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Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
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Instruments, switches and controls
Instruments, switches, controls etc. are described on the following pages. Instruments
17
Warning lights20
Lights22
Wipers23
Hazard warning, Heated window, mirrors24
Trip Computer25
Dynamic Stability Assistance28
Cruise control29
Heated seats, Parking brake30
Ashtrays31
Steering wheel adjustment32
Heating, Ventilation33
Electrcaly operated windows36
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CAUTION:
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 when idling at a standstill for prolonged periods of time will help prevent overheating of
transmission oil.
WARNING!
Always place the gear selector 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.
CAUTION:
Never race the engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubricating points fast enough to
prevent engine damage.
Do not race the engine just prior to switching off!
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Automatic transmission - shift gate positions
The gear selector can be moved freely between N and D. Selections of other positions are obtained by depressing the
selector knob prior to moving the selector.
Slightly depressing the selector knob allows selection of positions R, N, D, 3 and L. Fully
depressing the selector knob allows selection of position P. This is also necessary when
initially bringing the selector out of position P. Fully depressing the selector knob permits
shifting freely between all positions.
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Fuel system110,122
Fuel tank cover - opening59
Fuses91,92,93
G
Gas tank cover - opening59
Generator124
H
Hand brake30
Handling56
Hazard warning flashers24
Heated front seats30
Heating35
Heating and air conditioning33
Hood50
I
Ignition switch24
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)38
Instruments16,17
Integrated booster cushion10
J
Jack82
Jack (sedan)52
Jump starting68
K
Keyless entry system40
Keylock61
Keys38
L
Label information104
Locking button - central39
Locks39
Long distance trips72
Lubrication111
Lumbar support45,46
M
Maintenance schedule106
Maintenance service105
Malfunction indicator lamp20
Manual transmission fluid120
Mirrors - rear/side view47
O
Occupant safety14
Octane rating59
Odometer18
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