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10. Parking brake (hand brake)42
11. Center console switches31
12. Climate control49
13. Audio system173
14. 12 V socket42
15. Hazard warning flashers38
16. Glove compartment68
17. Panel vents51
18. Text window30
19. Temperature gauge26
20. Odometer/ Trip odometer/Cruise control indicator26/ 40
21. Speedometer26
22. Turn signal indicators26
23. Tachometer26
24. Ambient temperature/Clock/Selected gear indicator26
25. Fuel gauge26
26. Indicator and warning symbols27
27. --
28. Panel vents 51
29. Instrument lighting34
30. Lighting panel34
31. Reading lights64
32. Interior lighting64
33. Moonroof control47
34. Seat belt reminderiv
35. Rearview mirror45
36. Lock button, for all doors77
37. Blocking rear seat power windows43
38. Controls, power windows43
39. Controls, sideview mirrors45
40. Four-C active chassis system (R-models only)97
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Instruments and controls
pg. 25 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel 26
Indicator and warning symbols27
Switches in the center console31
Steering wheel adjustment33
Lighting panel34
Lighting panel, Manually unlocking the fuel filler door35
Turn signals36
Windshield wipers/washer37
Hazard warning flashers, rear window/sideview mirror defroster, heated front seats38
Trip computer (option)39
Cruise control40
Parking brake, electric socket/cigarette lighter42
Electrically operated windows43
Rearview mirror/sideview mirrors45
Power moonroof (option)47
pg. 26 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel
1. Turn signal indicators - right/left
2. Text window
The text window displays information and warning messages.
3. Temperature gauge
The pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge when driving. Do not drive the car if the warning light is
on. The text window will provide you with additional information. If the engine temperature remains high, check
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MANUAL*
page 141
* These messages apply to R-line models only.
1) Yellow warning symbol, see page 27.
2) Red warning symbol, see page 27.
pg. 31 Instruments and controls
Switches in the center console
The positions of these buttons may vary, depending on the specifications of the vehicle
Four-C active chassis system (option) Please see page 97 for information on adjusting the active chassis
settings.
Stability Traction Control (STC)/Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC) (option)
Press this switch for at least half a second to turn the Spin Control (SC) function of the STC/DSTC system on or off.
An LED in the switch will light up to indicate that the system is on. See page 100
for more information on STC/DSTC.
The SC function should be switched off if you, for any reason, temporarily have to drive with tires of different
dimensions (e.g., spare tire).
R-models only:
The Active Yaw Control function can be deactivated. See page 100
for more information.
Note: To help reduce the risk that the SC function is turned off inadvertently, the switch must be held in for at least
half a second to disable this function. "STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF" will be displayed in the text window.
This function will be automatically reactivated when the engine is restarted.
WARNING!
Please be aware that the car's handling characteristics may be affected if the Spin Control function is switched off.
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minutes.
Audible alarm signal
An audible alarm signal is given by a battery powered siren. One alarm cycle lasts for 25 seconds.
"Panic" button
In an emergency situation, this feature can be used to attract attention.
Activate the "panic" button by pressing the red button on the remote control (see illustration on page 75
) for at least 3
seconds or by pressing this button twice within 3 seconds. The turn signals will flash, and the car's horn will sound.
The function can be turned off by pressing any of the buttons on the remote control or will stop automatically after 25
seconds. When a button is pressed, there is a 5 second delay before the panic alarm is deactivated.
NOTE: This button will NOT unlock the car.
pg. 81 Locks and alarm
Temporarily turning off the inclination and movement alarm sensor( s) - accessory
This button will only be found in cars equipped with the accessory inclination and/or movement sensors.
FCC ID: MAYDA5823
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian IC: 4405A-DA5823
Movement sensor DA5823 by Dynex
Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
In certain situations it may be desirable to turn off the optional inclination and movement alarm sensors if, for
example, you drive your car onto a ferry where the rocking of the boat could trigger the alarm or if a pet is left in the
car with the doors locked.
To temporarily turn off the inclination and movement alarm sensors from the alarm system:
From the time the ignition key is turned from the Drive position (position II) until you lock the car, you can press the
button in the center console. The LED in the switch will light up and a message will be displayed in the text window
to indicate that the sensors are disconnected.
The car can then be locked in the usual way to set the alarm.
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Stability systems100
Stability Traction Control (STC)100
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)74
Starting the car87
STC31
Steering wheel adjustment33
Steering wheel lock88
Stone chips, touching up133
STOP ENGINE30
Storage compartments67
Studded tires124
Sun visor47
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)4
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - warning light29
Suspension168
Switches in the center console31
T
Tachometer26
Temperature control53
Temperature gauge26
Text window - messages30
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE30
Tire designations120
Tires economy - improving114
Tires inflation115
Tire inflation pressure tables117
Tire inflation pressure, checking116
Tire pressure monitoring system29
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)118
Tire terminology, glossary of121
Tires - tread wear indicators126
Towing - cars with All Wheel Drive103
Towing a trailer105
Towing the car102
Trailer indicator lamp29
Trailer towing105
Transmission - automatic92
Transmission - Geartronic94
Transmission - manual91
Tread wear indicator114
Trip computer39
Trip odometer26
Trunk69
Trunk - opening from the inside78
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