Contents3
ContentsThe structure of this manual
. . . . .
Content
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety First
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe driving
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proper sitting position for occupants . . . . . . . . .
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowing luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Belt tension devices* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating instructions
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Cockpit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital display in the instrument panel . . . . . . .
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel controls*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio control via the controls on the steering
wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening and closing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio frequency remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sliding/tilting roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and visibility
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and stowage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The importance of correct seat adjustment . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtrays, cigarette lighter and electrical sockets
First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire extinguisher
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioning
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Semiautomatic air conditio ning (Climatic) . . . .
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips and Maintenance
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligent technology
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-lock brake system and traction control ABS
Electronic stabilisation program (ESP)* . . . . . . .
Driving and the environment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalytic converter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving economically and with respect for the
environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and caring for your vehicle
. . . . . . .
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the vehicle exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the vehicle interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
6
7
7
7
9
14
15
17
17
19
22
26
28
28
31
34
38
41
43
43
45
47 51
51
51
52
54
60
68
68
70
70
75
77
79
82
83
86
88
88
92
93
94
96
99
99
100
102
104
105
107
109
109 112
112
115
118
120
122
122
123
124
125
128
129
133
134
139
139
139
140
141
143
143
144
145
149
151
153
153
154
159
cordoba_ingles Seite 3 Fre
itag, 7. Oktober 2005 6:00 18
Opening and closing
70Opening and closingCentral lockingDescription
The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock all
the doors and the tailgate from one point.Central locking can be activated us ing any of the following options:•
the key, by inserting it into the driver's door cylinder and rotating manu-
ally,
•
the central locking button , (electronic control) in the passenger compart-
ment ⇒ page 72.
• the radio frequency remote control, us ing th
e buttons on the ke y
⇒ pa
ge 77.
Various f u
nctions are available to improve the vehicle security:
- Locking system“Safe”
- Selective unlocking system*
- Locking system for involuntary unlocking
- Automatic speed dependent locking and unlocking system*
- Emergency unlocking systemNote
For anti-theft security, only the driver's door is fitted with a lock cylinder.
Safety system “Safe”
This is an anti-theft device consisting of a double lock for the
door locks and a deactivation function for the boot in order to
make forced entry more difficult.Activation
The “safe” system is activated when the vehicle is locked using the key or the
remote control.
To activate this system with the key, rotate the key once in the door lock
cylinder in the locking direction.
To activate the system using the remote control, press the lock button on the
remote once.
When this system is activated, it is no t possible to open the doors normally,
from the outside or the inside. The boot/tailgate may not be opened. The
central locking button does not work.
Voluntary deactivation
The “Safe” system can be deactivated voluntarily by the user.
This is done by locking two times in quick succession (in under 2 seconds).
This double locking can be executed using the key or the remote control.
Using the key, rotate the lock cylinder twice in the locking direction.
To activate the system using the remote control, press the lock button on the
remote twice.
When the “Safe” system is deactivated, the alarm volumetric sensor is also
deactivated.
cordoba_ingles Seite 70 Freitag, 7. Oktober 2005 6:00 18
Opening and closing71
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
When the “Safe” system is deactivated, the doors are locked using the simple
locking system, meaning that
they may be opened from the interior but not
from the exterior.
Involuntary deactivation
The methods described for deactivation of the “Safe” system may be
executed involuntarily (for example, if we press the button because we
want to lock the vehicle, and it locks as a result, however, we are not sure that
it is locked and we press the button once more within 2 seconds, we will have
deactivated the “Safe” system).
Deactivation when opening
To deactivate the system on opening, see “Selective unlocking system*”
“Safe” status
On the driver's door, there is a light indicator visible from the outside of the
vehicle that indicates the “Safe” system status.
We can see that the “Safe” system is activated, by the flashing of the light
indicator . The indicator will flash on all vehicles, whether they are fitted with
an alarm or not, and until the vehicle is unlocked.
Remember:
Safe activated with or without alarm: Continuous flashing of the indicator.
Safe deactivated without alarm: The indicator remains unlit.
Safe deactivated with alarm: The indicator remains unlit.
WARNING
No one should remain in the vehicle if the “Safe” deadlock mechanism has
been activated. It is not possible to open the doors from the inside or the
outside and this would make any outsid e intervention difficult in case of
emergency. Danger of death. People could become trapped inside in an
emergency.
Selective unlocking system*
This system allows for unlocking only the driver's door, or all
the vehicle.Driver's door unlock button
This is done by a simple unlocking (o nce). This can be done with the key or
the remote control.
With the key, rotate the key once in the lock cylinder in the unlock direction.
The driver's door will be released from the “Safe” system and unlocked and
may be opened and the indicator light will switch off. For vehicles fitted with
an alarm, this system is deactivated.
Using the remote control, press the unlock button on the remote once. The
“Safe” system is deactivated for all the vehicle, only the driver's door is
unlocked for opening, the alarm is tu rned off as is the light indicator.
Unlocking all doors and the boot
So that all the doors and the boot ca n be opened, the unlock button on
the remote must be pressed twice.
The button must be pressed twice in under 2 seconds and this will deactivate
the “Safe” system for all the vehicle, all doors will be unlocked and the boot
will be activated. The indicator will be turned off as will be the alarm for those
vehicles fitted with one.
Unlocking the boot
See ⇒ page 77 and ⇒ page 82.
cordoba_ingles Seite 71 Freitag, 7. Oktober 2005 6:00 18
Opening and closing75
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
KeysKey set
The set of keys includes a remote control, a key without a
remote control and a key tab with the number of the key.
The key set belonging to your vehicle consists of the following items:•
one remote control key ⇒fig. 46 with folding key bit*,
•
one key without remote control ,
•
one key tab with the key number.
Plastic key tab
Spare keys cannot be issued without the key number on the key tab ⇒fig. 46
. Therefore:
•
Always keep the key tab in a safe place.
•
Never leave the key tab in the vehicle.
If you sell the vehicle, please give the plastic key tab to the new owner.
Folding key*
To unfold key bit, press button. This unfolds thanks to a spring
device ⇒ fig. 47.
Fig. 46 Set of keys
Fig. 47 Folding key
AAAB
AC
AB
cordoba_ingles Seite 75 Freitag, 7. Oktober 2005 6:00 18
Opening and closing
76To fold the key bit, press the button and push with the hand, until it is
correctly folded ⇒ page 75, fig. 47.
Duplicate keys
If you need a replacement key, take your key tab to an Authorised Service
Centre.
WARNING
•
Incorrect use of the keys can result in critical injuries.
•
Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle; in case of emer-
gency they may not be able to leave the vehicle or look after themselves.
•
Unsupervised use of a key could mean that the engine is started or that
electrical equipment is used (e.g. elec tric windows). Risk of accident. The
doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could result in
people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.
•
Never leave any of the vehicle keys in the vehicle. Unauthorised use of
your vehicle could result in injury, damage or theft. Always take the key
with you when you leave the vehicle.
•
Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. Risk
of accident. The steering lock could engage suddenly, and you would not be
able to steer the vehicle.Caution
There are electronic components in th e key and remote control. Protect the
keys from moisture and excessive vibration.
cordoba_ingles Seite 76 Freitag, 7. Oktober 2005 6:00 18
Opening and closing77
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Radio frequency remote controlLocking and unlocking the vehicle
The remote control key can be used to lock and unlock the
vehicle from a distance.
The following functions can be perfo rmed using the remote control and
without using the key itself•
Opening and closing central locking system.
•
Turning the anti theft alarm* and the locking security system (double
lock) on and off.
•
Turning interior light on.
The radiofrequency remote control device with batteries is fitted in the head
of the vehicle key. The receiver is in the interior of the vehicle.
The indicator light for the key always flashes when the remote control is used.
The range (red zones) ⇒fig. 49 of the remote control is shown in the
diagram. The maximum range depends on a number of circumstances.
When the batteries are running down the range is also reduced.
Opening and closing the vehicle
To open , place the key within the range, pointing towards the vehicle and
briefly press the open button ⇒fig. 48 . The indicators flash twice. To
Fig. 48 Assignment of
buttons on the remote
control key
Fig. 49 Range of the
remote control
A1
cordoba_ingles Seite 77 Freitag, 7. Oktober 2005 6:00 18
Opening and closing
78close the vehicle, press the close button briefly ⇒fig. 48 . The indica-
tors flash once.
By pressing the locking button twice ⇒page 77, fig. 48 both the
locking security mechanism (double) an d the volumetric alarm* are deacti-
vated but the perimetric alarm* remains active and this is indicated by the
indicator light on the drivers door.
Selective unlocking*
When the button ⇒page 77, fig. 48 is used the driver's door is
unlocked, all others remain locked.
Press the button ⇒page 77, fig. 48 twice to unlock all doors.
WARNING
•
Incorrect use of the key can result in critical injuries.
•
Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle; in case of emer-
gency they may not be able to leave the vehicle or look after themselves.
•
Never leave any of the vehicle keys in the vehicle. This could result in
serious injuries, accidents or the theft of your vehicle. Always take the key
with you when you leave the vehicle.
•
Unsupervised use of a key could mean that the engine is started or that
electrical equipment is used (e.g. elec tric windows). Risk of accident. The
vehicle can be locked using the remote control key. This could result in
people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.Note
•
The radio-frequency remote control can also be programmed so that only
the driver's door is unlocked the first time that the unlocking button on the
radio frequency remote control key is pressed. When the button is pressed
once more, all doors and the tailgate will be unlocked.
•
The remote control functions only when you are in range ⇒page 77,
fig. 49 (red area).
•
If the vehicle is unlocked using the button, the vehicle will be
locked again automatically if any of th e doors or the tailgate are not opened
within 30 seconds of unlocking the vehicle . This function prevents the vehicle
from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.
•
If the vehicle cannot be opened and closed using the remote control, the
remote control key will have to be re-synchronised ⇒page 78.
Changing the batteryIf the battery indicator does not flash when the buttons are pushed, the
battery must be replaced.
Caution
Use of inappropriate batteries may damage the radio frequency remote
control. For this reason, always replac e the dead battery with another of the
same size and power.
For the sake of the environment
The flat batteries must be disposed of in accordance with regulations
governing the protection of the environment.Synchronising the remote control keySynchronising the remote control key
– Use both keys that have been delivered with the vehicle; the key with the remote and the normal key ⇒page 77,
fig. 48 ⇒ page 77
, fig. 49.
A2
A2
A1
A1
A1
cordoba_ingles Seite 78 Freitag, 7. Oktober 2005 6:00 18
Opening and closing79
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
–Maximum time allowed for synchronising is 30 seconds.
– The normal key is used to activa te the ignition, and the key with
the remote control is the key to be programmed.
– Check that the car is open before commencing programming.
– Place the key without remote control in the contact inside the steering and ignition lock.
– Use the key with remote control and mechanically lock the vehicle from the driver's door.
– Open and close the driver's door lock mechanically, using the remote control key.
– At the same time press the button on the remote control key.
– Complete the procedure by removing the key from the contactIt is possible that the vehicle could no longer be opened and closed with the
remote control if the button is repeatedly pressed outside of the effective
range of the radio frequency remote cont rol. The remote control key will have
to be resynchronised.
Spare remote control keys are available from Authorised Service Centres, they
must be matched to the locking system.
Anti-theft alarm system*Description of anti-theft alarm system*
The anti-theft alarm triggers an alarm if unauthorised move-
ments are detected around the vehicle.The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal
it. Audible and visible alarms are triggered if the car is opened using the
mechanical key, or if unauthorised access is gained to the vehicle.
The anti-theft alarm system is automatically switched on when the vehicle is
locked. To lock the door either turn the key once in the lock towards the
locking position or press button on the radio-frequency remote
control*. The system is activated immediately and the indicator light located
on the drivers door will flash along with the indicators indicating that the
alarm and the locking security system (double lock) have been turned on.
When the vehicle is locked the indicator lamps light up only if the alarm has
been correctly activated (all the protec tion zones should be correctly closed).
If any of the doors or the bonnet are open, when the alarm is connected these
will not be included in the protection zones of the vehicle. If the door or
bonnet is subsequently closed, they will automatically be included in the
vehicle protection zones and the indicators will flash accordingly.
When does the system trigger an alarm?
The alarm system is triggered, in the locked vehicle, when:•
a door
•
the bonnet or
•
the tailgate
are unduly opened
•
or the ignition is switched on
A1
A2
cordoba_ingles Seite 79 Freitag, 7. Oktober 2005 6:00 18