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Beforedrivingoff.. 14
Break inhints forthe first
1,000 miles/1,600 kilometers 16
Keys 19
Security WheelBolts 19
Doors 21
Central Locking 22
Alarm System, InfraredPassenger
Compartment Monitoring 24
Power Windows 26
Inside mirror 28
Rear View Mirrors 28
Rear Window Defogger,
Door Mirror Heating 29
Seat Adjustment 30
Steering WheelAdjustment.. 31
Safety Belts 32
Child Restraint Anchorages 35
Child Restraint Systems 36
Airbag Systems 38
Clutch Pedal 40
Parking Brake 40
Brakes 41
ABS Brake System
(Antilock BrakeSystem) 44
Interior lights 46
Footwell Lights 47
Operation, Instruments 48
Ignition/Starter Switchwith
anti-theft SteeringLock 50
Starting Procedures 52
Stopping Engine 53Instrument
PanelUSAModels 54
Instrument PanelCanada Models 56
Voltmeter 58
Automatic SpeedControl 58
Instrument Illumination 59
Trip Odometer 59
Speedometer 60
Changing overbetween
Miles /Kilometers 60
Tachometer 61
Turn Signal Indicator Light 61
High Beam 61
Cooling System 62
Fuel 63
C~k ~
Engine OilPressure 65
Check Engine
Warning Light 66
On-Board Computer (BC) 67
Warnings inthe Instrument Panelandinthe On-
Board Computer 75
Emergency FlasherSwitch 81
Light Switch 82
Automatic HeadlightBeamAdjustment 82
Turn Signal /
Headlight Dimmer/Flasher Lever 83
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever 84
Automatic SpeedControl 86
Heating andVentilation 88
Automatic AirConditioning 90
Central andSide Vents 93
Fresh-air Intake 93Controls,
Instruments
Ashtray 94
Cigarette Lighter 94
Cupholder 95
Storage inthe Passenger Compartment 96
Luggage Compartment Lidand
Engine Compartment Lid 98
Luggage Compartment.. 100
Trunk Entrapment 101
Sun Visors 103
Spoiler, SideMember Panels 104
Car Audio Operation/Tips 105
Car Telephone and
Aftermarket Alarms 107
Roof Transport System 108
Gearshifting 109
Controls, Instruments
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Inthe driver's seat...
c>
Check operation ofthe horn.
c>
Position seatforeasy reach offoot pedals and
controls.
To reduce thepossibility ofinjury fromthe
airbag deployment, youshould always sitback
as far from thesteering wheelasispractical,
while stillmaintaining fullvehicle control.
c>
Adjustthe insideandoutside rearview mirrors.
c>
Buckle yoursafety belts.
C>
Check operation ofthe foot andparking brake.
C>
Check allwarning andindicator lightswith
ignition onand engine notrunning.
C>
Start engine andcheck allwarning displays for
warning symbols.
C>
Never leaveanidling carunattended.
C>
Lock doors frominside, especially withchil-
dren inthe cartoprevent inadvertent opening
of doors frominside oroutside.
Drive withdoors locked.
On
the road ...
C>
Never driveafteryouhave consumed alcohol
or drugs.
C>
Always haveyoursafety beltfastened.
C>
Always drivedefensively.
Expect theunexpected.
C>
Use signals toindicate turnsandlane changes.
C>
Turn onheadlights atdusk orwhen thedriving
conditions warrantit.
C>
Always keepasafe distance fromthevehicle
in front ofyou, depending ontraffic, roadand
weather conditions.
C>
Reduce speedatnight andduring inclement
weather. Driving inwet weather requirescautionandre-
duced speeds, particularly onroads with
standing water,asthe handling characteristics
of the vehicle maybeimpaired duetohydro-
planing ofthe tires.
C>
Always observe speedlimitsandobey road
signs andtraffic laws.
C>
When tired,getwell offthe road, stopandtake
a rest. Turntheengine off.Donot sitinthe ve-
hicle withengine idling.
Please observe thechapter "ENGINE EX-
HAUST" onPage 10.
C>
When parked, alwayssetthe parking brake.
Move thegearshift levertoreverse orfirst
gear.
On hills also turnthefront wheels towardthe
curb.
C>
When emergency repairsbecome necessary,
move thevehicle welloffthe road. Turnonthe
emergency flasheranduseother warning de-
vices toalert other motorists. Donot park or
operate thevehicle inareas where thehotex-
haust system maycome incontact withdry
grass, brush,fuelspill orother flammable ma-
terial.
C>
Make itahabit tohave theengine oilchecked
with every fuelfilling.
Controls, Instruments
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1Inner doorhandle
2 Door mirror control
3 Light switch
4 Ignition/starter switchwithsteering lock
5 Turn signal/headlight dimmer,
flasher lever
6 Emergency flasherswitch
7 Horn
8 Glove compartment
9 Parking brake
10 Diagnostic socket
11 Operating leverforon-board computer
12 Luggage compartment lidrelease
13 Seat adjustment
14 Steering-wheel adjustment
15 Engine compartment lidrelease
Controls, Instruments
17
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Insidemirror
When themirror isbeing adjusted, theanti-glare
lever Amust pointforward.
Basic position: leverforward
Anti-glare position:leverback
Controls, Instruments
A
-
Selector switch,driver'sjpassenger's side
B -Mirror
adjustment
Rear View Mirrors
Before drivingthevehicle, adjusttheoutside and
inside mirrors.
It is important forsafe driving thatyouhave good
vision tothe rear.
A
Warning!
Risk ofan accident.
c>
Donot putanything onornear thewindows or
the mirrors thatmay interfere withthedriver's
vision.
Door mirrors
The mirror housing ishinged andcanbefolded flat
against thecartoprevent damage inthe tight
parking areas.
Adjusting
1. Select driver's sideorpassenger's sidewith
rocker switch
A.
2. Move thedoor mirror glasses inthe appropri-
ate direction usingthecontrol switch
B.
If the electrical adjustment facilityfails
c>
Adjust mirrorbypressing onthe mirror face.
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W
RearWindow Defogger,
Door Mirror Heating
The
mirror heater isready foroperation whenthe
ignition ison.
Switching
on
~ Press therocker-switch symbol.
Indicator lightislit.
After about 12minutes, theheater switches off
automatically.
The
heater canbeswitched backonagain byafur-
ther press onthe switch.
Switching off
~ Press theindicator lightinthe rocker switch.
Controls,Instruments
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Operation, Instruments
1 Side vent
2 Ignition/starter switchwithsteering lock
3 Space forhands-free microphone for
telephone
4 Turn signals/
headlight dimmer/flasher lever
5 Instrument panel
6 Horn
7 Windshield wiper/washer lever
8 Emergency flasherswitch
9 Rocker switches forfootwelilight
10 Readiness displayforalarm system
11 Central vent
12 Cupholder
13 Control panelforheating, ventilation,
air conditioning
14 Rocker switches for
central locking,
rear window anddoor mirror heating
48
Controls, Instruments 15
Speaker
16 Light switch
17 Operating leverforon-board computer
18 Locking leverforsteering-wheel adjustment
19 Operating leverforautomatic speedcontrol
20 Wipe interval control
21 Radio
22 Cigarette lighter
23 Glove compartment
24 Interior temperature sensor
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SunVisors
t>
Swing thesun visors downtoprevent glare
from thefront.
t>
Toprevent glarefromtheside, unclip thesun
visor fromtheinner bracket andswivel round
so that itis infront ofthe door window.
Vanity
mirror
The vanity mirror onthe rear ofthe sun visor is
covered byalid.
A
Warning!
Risk ofinjury.
t>
Keep thelidclosed whiledriving.
The vanity mirror illumination isswitched onauto-
matically whenthecover isopened
(arrow).
Controls,Instruments
103
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Temperaturgauge 54,56
Warning light 54,56
Cruise contro!. 58,86,87
Curb light 172
D
Dashboard 48
Defrosting windows 29,90, 91
Diagnostic socket 17,153
Diagrams 187
Dimensions 186
Door 21
Guard 172
Handles 21
Locks 21,132
Windows 21,26,27,133
Door mirror 28
Heating 29
Driving hints 14
Driving performance 182
E
Electrical system 152
Emergency flasher 81
Emergency operation
Central locking 23
Lids 154
Tank flap 121
Emergency service 140
Emergency startingwithjumper cables160,161
Emission controlsystem 7,66, 124, 125
Engine Checking oillevel 71,115 Dipstick
116
Exhaust 10
Number 180
Oil consumption 16,114
Oillevel 116
Oil level gauge 71
Oil pressure gauge 54,56,65
Oil pressure warninglight.. 54,56,65
Oils 114,185
Speeds 16,182
Starting 52
Stopping 53
Engine compartment
Blower 53,62
Lid 98,99
Lid warning light.. 54,56,98
Light 172
F
Fog lights 82,169, 171
F ootbrake 41
Footweillights 47
Fresh airintake 93
Front hood 99
Fuel 4,63, 121
Containers 10
Economy 120
Evaporation control 126
Level gauge 54,56,63
Level warning light 63
Recommendation 122,123
Tank 122
Warning light... 54,56
Fuses 153
G
Garage lift 148
Gearshifting 109
Glove compartment. 96
Gong 18,51, 69, 79
Ground clearance 9,186
H
Headlights 82,83,164
Adjusting 175,176
Cleaning system 84,126, 185
Heated rearwindow 29
Heating 88
High beam
Indicator light... 54,56,61
Lever 82
Hoods 98,99
Horn 17,22, 23
I
Identification number 100,180
Ignition lock 50
Immobilizer 19
Indicator lights 54
Infrared passenger compartment monitoring..24
Instrument panel 48
Instruments 54
Lights 59,82
Interior light 46,173
Interior mirror 28
Intermittent operationswitch 84
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