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Seat belts
Fto-27-1a
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Fto-28-1a
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When you fasten your seat belt.
Fto-29-1a
Make sure that the belt is not twisted. Set
the plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Fto-29-1b
Fto-29-1c
When you unfasten the belt, hold the plate and
press on the buckle. The belt will automatically
rewind.
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When you see a red label on the anchor
cover, this means that the belt has been
stretched. It must be replaced with a new
belt.
SRS Air bag restraint system
Air bags are used to supplement the normal seat belts in case of an accident. Insert
from pages 30, 31 & 32.
If the vehicle is involved in an front end
accident, both the drivers and front
passengers air bags are deployed. Even if
the vehicle has been fitted with SRS, seat
belts must be worn.
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The SRS cannot be turned off.
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Do not place objects or stickers onto the
steering wheel or passenger side air bag
egress panel.
Do not fit rear facing child restraint seats
in the front passenger seat. If the air bag
is deployed in an accident, the child seat
will be pushed backwards.
When the ignition is turned on, the SRS
indicator will be illuminated for approx 7
seconds then go out. If it stays on or fails
to come on at all, contact your dealer.
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Instrument panel
Instrument overview
1. Volt-meter.
2. Rev counter.
3. Fuel level.
4. Speedometer.
5. Odometer / trip button.
6. Odometer.
7. Trip meter.
8. Engine temperature.
Volt-meter
The voltmeter should have a reading of
about 13 volts in normal running. If the
reading is below 12 volts, have the
system checked by an auto electrician.
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Odometer / trip meter
To change from “odometer” to “trip” or
vice versa, push the ODO / trip button on
the instrument panel. To zero the trip
meter, whilst the “trip” is visible, push
and hold the ODO / trip button in for 5
seconds.
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Warning lights
1. Exhaust warning light.
2. Oil pressure warning light.
3. Battery warning light.
4. Engine system warning light
5. Turn signal lights.
6. Washer reservoir tank warning light.
7. Door open warning light.
8. Brake / hand brake warning light.
9. High beam indicator light
10. Seat belt reminder light.
11. Low fuel warning light.
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Turn signal indicator. – when the indicator lever is operated
for a left or right turn, the appropriate light will be illuminated, it
will flash along with the outside lights. Pushing the hazard-warning
switch will cause both the turn indicators on the instrument panel
and all the outside lights to flash.
High beam indicator light. – This will be illuminated when
the main lights are switched to high beam.
Exhaust warning light. – If this comes on then the exhaust is
overheating. Stop the car as soon as possible, make sure there is
nothing flammable (grass, paper etc) under the vehicle. Wait approx
15 minutes before restarting, if the light has gone out continue on
your journey. If the light comes back on stop the vehicle again and
wait longer, also have the exhaust checked.
Oil pressure warning light. – This will normally come, on
when the ignition is turned on, but should go out after a few seconds.
Battery warning light. – This will normally come, on when the
ignition is turned on, but should go out after a few seconds. If it
stays on or comes on whilst you are driving, stop the car and have it
checked by an auto electrician.
Engine system. – if this comes on, it indicates a problem with the
engine or electrical system, have the engine / electric’s checked.
Washer reservoir tank warning light. – This will come on
when the water level in the washer bottle is low.
Door open warning light. – This will come on when a door is
open or not closed properly.
Brake / hand brake warning light. – This has 3 functions:-
1. Will be illuminated when the handbrake is on.
2. When the brake fluid is low.
3. When the brake pads need replacing.
Seat belt reminder light. – This will be illuminated until the
driver puts their seat belt on.
Low fuel warning light. – This will come on when the fuel
level is down to about 8 litres.