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68 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLEWINDOW OPERA TION
Mechanical Window OperationTo open the window:
Turn the manual window control in a
counterclockwise direction.
To close the window:
Turn the manual window control in a clockwise
direction.
Electric Window Operation (Optional)
The window operation switches are
located on the driver’s and front-
passenger doors.WARNING!
Make certain that no one gets caught when the
side windows are closed.
The key should be removed from the ignition lock
even if the vehicle will only be left for a short time
to prevent situations such as children or
unauthorized persons opening and closing the
windows and becoming caught.
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NOTE: On uphill and downhill grades it may not be
possible to maintain speed.
SUNROOF
WARNING!
The speed control does not adapt itself automati-
cally to road conditions; therefore do not use
cruise control on icy roads. There is a risk of skid-
ding and loss of vehicle control. This could cause
an accident resulting in severe personal injuries,
death and property damage.
WARNING!
In an accident, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sun roof. You
could also be seriously injured or killed. Always
fasten your seatbelt properly and make sure all
passengers are properly secured too.
Do not allow small children to operate the electric
sun roof.
Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any
object to project through the sun roof opening.
Injury may result.
Make certain that no one gets caught when the
electric sun roof is closed. The key should be
removed from the ignition lock even if the vehicle
will only be left for a short time to prevent
situations such as children or unauthorized
persons opening and closing the electric sun roof
and becoming caught.
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Driving SystemsThe vehicle can be equipped with the following
Driving Safety Systems:
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Electronic brake force distribution (EBV)
Acceleration skid control (ASR)
Brake assist system (BAS)
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Electronic stability program (ESP)
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NOTE: The maximum effectiveness of ABS, EBV, ASR
and ESP is only achieved if you drive with correct tire
pressures and adjust tire pressures to correspond with
the vehicle’s load. In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of the ABS and the ESP is only achieved
with winter tires (M+S tires), or snow chains as
required.
WARNING!
When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle,
even if they are secured by a child restraint
system. The children could
injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
release the child-proof locks by pressing the
central locking button and could thereby open
the doors and
cause injury to others as a result
get out of the vehicle and could either injure
themselves when doing so or they could be
injured by the traffic approaching from the rear
suffer serious or fatal effects in the event of long
periods of hot weather
release the parking brake. The vehicle could
then start moving of its own accord.Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries, death and property damage.
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