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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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Instrument Illumination
The illumination isautomatically adjustedtothe
ambient brightness bythe light sensor inthe
tachometer.
In addition, whenthecar lights areswitched on,
the instrument andswitch symbol brightness can
be manually adjusted.
/!\
Warning!
Risk ofan accident, personalinjuryandloss
of control.
t>
Donot reach through thesteering-wheel
spokes whiledriving. Dimming
instrument illumination
t>
Turn adjustment buttonAin the appropriate di-
rection andhold ituntil thedesired brightness
has been reached.
The chosen levelofbrightness isindicated by
a bar display inthe display fieldofthe on-board
computer. Trip
Odometer
/!\
Warning!
Risk ofan accident, personalinjuryandloss
of control.
t>
Donot reach through thesteering-wheel
spokes whiledriving.
Resetting tozero
t>
Press adjustment buttonAfor approximately
one second
or
t>
Reset thedistance inthe "SET" menuofthe on-
board computer.
Please observe thechapter "ON-BOARD COM-
PUTER (BC)"onPage 67.
After exceeding 6213milesor9999 kilometers,
the counter returnsto"0".
Controls, Instruments
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Functionsanddisplay possibilities
A .Selection
field
B .
Continuation arrowsymbol
C .
Top display
D·
Central display
E .
On·board computer display
Basic setting
- Top display: Odometer
- Central display: Tripodometer
You canchange bothdisplays tosuit your
requirements byusing the"SET" menu.
Controls, Instruments
Calling
on-board computer functionsin
display "E"
I>
Push operating leverupordown
(selection fieldAmust beswitched off).
The following displayscanbecalled stepbystep:
- Outside temperature
(OF),
- Average speed(0mph),
- Average consumption (0mpg),
- Range onremaining fuel(miles
-:>.il'),
Canada vehicles
The units inthe on·board computer aredisplayed
in kilometers, litersandDC.
The values "Tripodometer", "Averagespeed"and
"Average consumption" canbereset tozero using
the "BC" menu.
Note
Pulling theoperating levertothe rear 4takes you
directly fromavalue which canbereset tothe
"BC" menu.
Switching
selectionfield"A"onoroff
I>
Push operating leverforward orback.
Arrow symbol "B"forcontinuation
Arrow symbol
"V
I>
Push operating leverdown inorder tocontinue
the menu.
Arrow symbol..:::..
I>
Push operating leverupinorder tocontinue
the menu.
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Warnings inthe Instrument Panelandinthe On-Board Computer
If
awarning message appears,alwaysrefertothe corresponding chaptersinthe Owner's Manual.
Warning messages areissued only
if
all measurement preconditionsaremet.
Therefore, checkallfluid levels regularly -in particular, alwayschecktheengine oillevel before refuelling.
Instrument
panel
USA
On-board
computer Text
display in
on-board computer
Seat belt
Handbrake
Meaning/measure
Driver andpassengers mustfasten theirsafety belts.
Handbrake notreleased.
Canada
p
:iJ
i'!!
Ignition
key
•••
not
removed
ri]
lights
on
III
FronVrear
•••
lid
not
closed
~
Refill
washer fluid
Trip counter
reset Close
luggage compartment lid,
engine compartment lid.
Trip odometer isreset to
O.
Controls,Instruments
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J
Jumper cables "145,160
K
Keys 19,20
L
Leather care 135
License platelight.. 82,172
Lids 99
Emergency unlocking 154
Light
Flasher 61,82, 83
Low beam 82,83
Switch 82,83
Light sensor forinstrument illumination 54,56
Load switch-off 152
Locking "22
Conditions 23
Luggage carrier 186
Luggage compartment.. 100,172
Lid 98
Lid warning light 54,56,98
M
Maintenance 112
Make-up mirror 103
Maximum permitted enginespeeds 16
Mirrors 28
Monitoring 24
192
Index
N
Notes on
Car care "130
Maintenance 112
Number platelight "82,172
o
Octane rating 122,123
Odometer 59
Oil 114,185
Consumption 16
Dipstick 116
Level checks
ll,
115
Level gauge
II
Pressure gauge 54,56,65
Pressure warninglight.. 54,56,65
On-board computer 54,56,67
Basic setting 68,73
Language selection 73
On-board literature 2
Orientation light 46
Outside-temperature display 68
p
Paint Care 130
Data 180
Parking
Brake 40,41
Brake warning light... 54,56
Light 82,168, 171
Particle filter 128Passenger
airbag,switching off 37
Passenger compartment monitoring,infrared..24
Plastic parts 134
Platform lift. 148
Power measurements 112
Power steering fluidlevel 127,185
Power windows 21,26,27
Practical tips 140
R
Radiator fan 53,114
Radio reception 105
Rear foglight... 82,
III
Rear spoiler 104
Rear viewmirrors 28
Rear window defogger 29
Relays 152
Remote control 20
Replacement key 19
Replacing bulbs 162
Replacing wiperblades 129
Roof Transport System 108,186
Running in 16
S
Safety belts 32,136
Warning light... 54,56
Safety compliance sticker 181
Seals 134
Side marker light... 82,170,
III
Side member panels 104
Snow chains 147
Snow tires 146