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1. Fasten the seat belt.
WARNING!
Before starting, check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly. Make sure the brake pedal can
be depressed completely. Move the seat closer if necessary. Refer to section "front seats".
2. Apply the parking brake, if not already set. The gear selector (automatic transmission) is locked in the (P)ark
position (SHIFT LOCK).
Manual transmission: the clutch must be fully depressed.
3. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the starting position*. Allow the starter to operate
for up to 10 seconds. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, repeat step 3.
For cold starts at altitudes above 6000 ft (1800 meters), depress the accelerator pedal halfway and turn the key to the
starting position. Release the pedal slowly when the engine starts.
* If the key is left in the Drive position (position II) for more than 30 seconds, it must be turned to position 0 and then
turned to the Start position (position III) again in order to start the car. See page 21
for ignition key positions.
4. To release the gear selector from the (P)ark position (automatic transmission), the ignition key must be in position II
and the brake pedal must be depressed. See page 97 for instructions on manually releasing the SHIFTLOCK
system.
Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubrication points fast enough to
prevent engine damage.
NOTE: (Automatic transmission only)
Your car is equipped with a KEYLOCK system. When the engine is switched off, the gear selector must be in the
( P )ark position before the starting key can be removed from the ignition switch.
5. Select the desired gear. The gear engages after a slight delay (automatic transmission) which is especially noticeable
when selecting R.
CAUTION : (Automatic transmission only)
The engine should be idling; never accelerate until after you feel the gear engage! Toorapid acceleration immediately
after selecting a gear will cause harsh engagement and premature transmission wear.
NOTE : Selecting P or N (automatic transmission) when idling at a standstill for prolonged periods of time will help
prevent overheating of transmission oil.
WARNING!
Always place the gear selector (automatic transmission) in Park and apply the parking brake before leaving the
vehicle. Never leave the car unattended with the engine running.
Always open the garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate ventilation. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless but very poisonous.
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Brake warning light17
Bulb failure warning17,19
Bulbs126
C
Capacities125
Central locking button36
Chains (snow)77
Changing a wheel82
Child booster cushion12
Child Restraint Anchorages10
Child safety12
Clock16
Clock - resetting25
Clutch fluid116
Clutch interlock60
Coolant - checking/changing118
Coolant level sensor19
Coolant level warning light17
Cooling system66,124
Courtesy lights - exterior20
Courtesy lights - front49
Cruise control29
D
Daytime running lights24
Demister - rear window23
Dimensions127
Distributor ignition system124
Diversity antenna185
Doors and locks42
Driving economy58
Driving mode W62,64
E
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)72
ECC - Electronic Climate Control34,35
Electrical system66,126
Electrically heated front seats30
Electrically operated front seats46,47
Electrically operated sun roof41
Electrically-operated windows36
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)72
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)72
Emergency towing68
Emergency warning flashers23
Engine123
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Engine compartment119
Engine oil114,115,122
Engine oil - checking/changing114
Engine oil pressure17
Exterior courtesy lights20
F
Fog light - rear17
,22
Fog lights - front22
Front courtesy lights49
Front fog lights22
Front seats46
Front seats - heated30
Front seats - memory function46
Front suspension124
Fuel gauge16
Fuel level17
Fuel requirements56
Fuel system124
Fuel tank cover - opening37,57
opening manually97
Fuses91,92,93
Fuses - replacing91
G
Gas tank cover - opening37
,57
opening manually97
Generator17,126
Generator warning light18
H
Hand brake30
Handling67
Hazard warning flashers23
Headlight adjustment86
Headlight wiper blades - replacing96
Headlights20
Heated front seats30
Heated side-view mirrors23
Heating35
Heating and air conditioning33
High beams17
Hoisting the car110
HomeLink®186,187,188
Hood51
I
Ignition switch21
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Immobilizer (start inhibitor)42
Instrument illumination22
Instruments14,15
J
Jack53
,82,83
Jump starting70
K
Keyless entry system43
Keylock59
Keys42
Kick -down61,63
Kickdown62,64
L
Label information106
Lifting the car110
Locks42
Long load storage50
Lubrication113
Lumbar support46
M
Maintenance schedule108
Maintenance service107
Malfunction indicator lamp17,18
Manual transmission60,125
Manual transmission fluid122
Memory function - front seats46
Mirrors - rear/side view48
O
Occupant safety13
Octane rating57
Odometer16
Oil (engine)114,115,122
Oil pressure warning light18
On-call128
P
Paint touchup100
Parking brake17,30
Parking brake reminder light18
Parking lights20
Polishing103
Power seats46,47
Power steering fluid116,122
R
Radio
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General information182
SC813130
SC-816143
SC-900/901159
Radio Data System - RDS164
Reading lights49
Rear (side) windows - opening37
Rear fog light17,22
Rear suspension124
Rear window demister23
Rear/side-view mirrors48
Refueling57
Remote control (central locking system)43
Remote keyless entry system43
Replacing bulbs86,87,88,89,90
Replacing fuses91
Reporting safety defects13
Roadholding67
Roof rails/racks67
S
Safety defects - reporting13
Seat belt maintenance13
Seat belts2,3,11
Automatic Locking Retractor11
Emergency Locking Retractor11
Seat belts - cleaning104
Seats46
Seats - heated30
Securing cargo54
Service reminder indicator17,19
Servicing110,111,112
Shift lock59
Shiftlock61,63
Shiftlock release (override)97
Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)8
Side-view mirrors - heated23
SIPS8
Snow chains77
Snow tires77
Spare tire84
Spare tire (sedan)53
Spark plugs124
Spark plugs - replacing124
Specifications121
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