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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
18
Indicator and warning lights21
Headlights, Parking lights, Instrument illumination, Fog lights24
Turn signals, home Safe lighting, Wipers/washers25
Ignition switch/steering wheel locks, Flashers, Heated rear window/mirrors26
Trip Computer27
Dynamic Stability Assistance30
Cruise control31
Heated seats, Parking brake32
Ashtrays, Auxiliary socket, Cupholder33
Cupholders, Steering wheel adjustment34
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning35
Electrcaly operated windows38
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20Hood latch 52
21Steering wheel height adjustment 34
22Heating driver's seat 32
23AC on and off 36
24Trip Computer 27
25Cup holder 34
26Recirculation 36/37
27Cup holder 33
28Defroster 26
29not in use -
30 DSA 30
31Seat heater front passenger's seat 32
32Switch for selecting door mirror left and right 49
33Switch for setting door mirrors 38
34Door mirror switch 38
35Window left and right front 38
36Window left and right rear 38
37Cut -out switch windows rear 38
Controls in center console
Some of the items listed on this page are available on certain models only.
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1 Clock reset knob
Turn the knob:
Clockwise: advance
Counterclockwise: set clock back The longer the knob is turned, the faster the setting will change.
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4. To release the gear selector from the (P)ark position, the ignition key must be in position II and the brake pedal
must be depressed.
NOTE: 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 which is especially noticeable when selecting R.
CAUTION :
The engine should be idling; never accelerate until after you feel the gear engage! Too rapid 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.
Ignition sleep mode
If the key is turned to "drive" position (see See page 26
) for several minutes without the engine running, the car's
starting system will power down to "sleep" mode. To start the car, momentarily turn the key back to the "locked"
position. Then start the car as you would normally do.
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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Folding rear seat55,56
Front seats47,48
Front seats - heated32
Front suspension124
Fuel gauge20
Fuel system112,124
Fuel tank cover - opening61
Fusebox, Passenger compartment95
Fuses93,94,95
Fuses in engine compartment95
G
Gas tank cover - opening61
Generator126
H
Hand brake32
Handling58
Hazard warning flashers26
Heated front seats32
Heating37
Heating and air conditioning35
Home Safe lighting25
Hood52
I
IC system10
Ignition switch26
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)40
Instruments18,19
Integrated booster cushion11
Isofix12
Isofix fasteners12
J
Jack84
Jack (sedan)54
Jump starting70
K
Keyless entry system42
Keylock63
Keys40
Kick -down65
L
Label information106
LOCATING THE GRADE81
Locks40,41
Long distance trips74
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