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Folding Seat at Partition (Optional)Key (1)
Seat cushion (2)
Fold down the seat cushion of the folding seat.
SEAT HEATER (OPTIONAL)The seat heater switch is located on
the center section of the dashboard.
The seat heater only works when the
key is in position 2 in the ignition
lock .
Low heating output, press top of the seat heater switch.
The left indicator lamp in the switch illuminates.
High heating output, press bottom of seat heater
switch. The right indicator lamp in the switch
illuminates.WARNING!
When folding down the seat cushion, make sure
that nobody can become trapped.
The risk of injury to the front-passenger is
increased in the event of sharp steering
movements or an accident if a key is inserted in
the passenger/cargo area sliding door lock.
Remove the key from the load compartment
sliding door before using the folding seat.
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60 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLEHOOD
To open:
1. Pull the release lever (1).
The hood then opens slightly and is restrained by
the safety catch.
WARNING!
When the hood is open, there is a risk of injury due
to very hot engine components.
When the engine is running or the key is in
position 2 in the ignition lock, there is a risk of
injury due to moving engine components and the
electrical system.
The engine is equipped with a transistorized
ignition system. Because of the high voltage it is
dangerous to touch any components (ignition coils,
spark plug sockets, diagnostic socket) of the
ignition system with the engine running, while
starting or if the ignition is on and the engine is
turned manually.
To help prevent severe personal injuries and death,
stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open
and the engine is running.
If you see flames or smoke coming from the engine
compartment, or if the coolant\temperature gauge
indicates that the engine is overheated, do not open
the hood. Move away from vehicle and do not open
the hood until the engine has cooled. If necessary,
call the fire department.
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Lamp switch (3)
CSide lamps, license plate and instrument
lighting
õLow beam headlamps, high beam
headlamps
ƒMarker lamps, right, combination switch
up (1)
Marker lamps, left, combination switch
down (2)High beam headlamps (lamp switch positionõ) (4)
Headlamp flasher (also when turn signals are on) (5)
NOTE: When the key is in the ignition lock in the 0
position and the driver’s or passenger’s door is open, a
warning buzzer sounds, if the vehicle exterior lighting
(except for the marker lamps) has been switched on.
On vehicles with automatic switching-off of high
beam, with the key in 0 position and the lamp switch
position õ on low and high beam, parking lamps
are automatically switched on. When the driver’s or
passenger’s door is opened, a warning buzzer also
sounds.
For high beam (4) and headlamp flasher (5), the
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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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Place the key in position 2 in the ignition lock.
To open the window:
Keep switch pressed downward until the window has
reached the desired position.
To close the window:
Keep switch pressed upward until the window has
reached the desired position.
WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCHIntermittent wipe and rain sensor (optional) (1)
Normal wipe (2)
Rapid wipe (3)
Windshield washer system (4)
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72 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLESetting momentary speed
Briefly push speed control lever up (1) or down (2).
Cancel speed control
Push speed control lever forwards (3) or step on the
brake pedal.
Increase set speed
Push up speed control lever (1) briefly – speed increase
of 0.6 mph (1 km/h) each time.
To increase speed steadily = hold the speed control
lever in the push-up position.Decrease set speed
Push down speed control lever (2) briefly – speed
decrease of 0.6 mph (1 km/h) each time.
To decrease speed steadily, hold the speed control
lever in the push-down position.
Resume set speed (after shutting off)
Push speed control lever back (4).
With the accelerator pedal the set speed can be
increased (for passing).
When the accelerator pedal is released again, the set
speed regulates itself again.
With the key in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock the
set speed is cancelled.
WARNING!
Leaving the Speed Control on when not in se is
dangerous. You could accidently set the system or
cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose
control and have an accident. Always turn the
system off when you are not using it.
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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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74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLEManual Sun Roof (Optional)
– To open, turn the handwheel counterclockwise.
Maximum opening = turn until the stop is reached.– To close, turn the handwheel clockwise until the stop
is reached.
Electric Sun Roof (Optional)See Section 4, Understanding Your Instrument Panel,
for switch locations.
Place the key in position 2 in the
ignition lock.
To open the sun roof:
Keep switch pressed upward until
the sun roof has reached the desired
position or the end position.
To close the sun roof:
Keep switch pressed downward until the sun roof has
reached the desired position or is completely closed.
WARNING!
Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any ob-
ject to project through the sun roof opening. Inju-
ry may result.
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