Page 44 of 200
Both the height and the reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position for the driver. Pull down
the lever on the left of the steering column. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable position and press the lever back
into place to lock the steering wheel in the new position. Check that the steering wheel is locked in the new position.
WARNING!
Never adjust the steering wheel while driving.
pg. 53 Instruments and controls
Lighting panel
1. Headlight/parking light switch
2. Front fog lights
3. Rear fog light
4. Instrument panel lighting
5. Fuel filler door unlock button
Parking lights
The front and rear parking lights can be turned on even when the ignition is switched off.
- Turn switch 1 to position
.
The license plate lights also illuminate when the parking lights are switched on.
Headlights
ProCarManuals.com
Page 49 of 200
Moving the lever up will not deactivate the rain sensor. Doing so will cause the wipers to sweep the windshield until
the lever is released, at which time the wipers return to rain sensor mode.
pg. 57 Instruments and controls
Right-side steering wheel lever
CAUTION!
The rain sensor should be deactivated when washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash, etc. If the rain sensor
function is left on, the wipers will start inadvertently in the car wash and could be damaged.
Continuous wiper function.
Wipers operate at "high" speed.
pg. 58 Instruments and controls
Hazard warning flashers, rear window/sideview mirror defroster
Hazard warning flashers
The four-way flasher should be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic hazard. To activate the flashers,
press the triangular button in the center dash. Press the button again to turn off the flashers.
NOTE: Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary, depending on where you live.
Rear window and sideview mirror defroster
Press the switch to start heating the rear window and sideview mirrors to remove ice or condensation. An LED in the
switch will light up.
A timer automatically switches off the heating after approximately 12 minutes. The LED will go out correspondingly.
ProCarManuals.com
Page 50 of 200
pg. 59 Instruments and controls
Trip computer
Trip computer
The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in your vehicle and has four menus that can be
displayed in the text window.
Driving distance on current fuel reserve
Average fuel consumption
Current fuel consumption
Average speed
Current speed in mph (Canadian models only)
STC/DSTC (see page 125 for detailed information)
NOTE: Warning messages from the vehicle's monitoring systems will override the trip computer function. If a
warning message is displayed in the text window while you are using the trip computer, you must acknowledge the
message by pressing button A. Press button A again to return to the trip computer function.
Trip computer controls and functions
The four
1 trip computer functions can be accessed by twisting control B one step at a time in either direction. Twisting
a fifth
2 time returns you to the original function. The trip computer can be reset (current data will be erased from
system memory) by pressing RESET (button C).
1. Driving distance on current fuel reserve
This function shows the approximate distance that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank. This calculation is
based on average fuel consumption during the last 20 miles (30 km) of driving and the amount of fuel remaining in the
tank when the reading was taken.
When the driving distance on current fuel reserve is less than 12 miles (20 km), "----" will be displayed in the text
window.
2. Average fuel consumption
This value indicates fuel consumption since the last time the trip computer was reset (by pressing RESET, button C).
When the engine is switched off, information on fuel consumption is stored and remains in system memory until the
RESET (button C) is pressed again.
3. Current fuel consumption
This value indicates the current fuel consumption, based on readings taken once per second. When the vehicle is not
moving, "----" will be displayed.
ProCarManuals.com
Page 53 of 200
WARNING!
Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads, or when driving on
unpaved or uneven road surfaces. Cruise control may not maintain set speed on steep downgrades.
pg. 62 Instruments and controls
Parking brake, auxiliary socket/cigarette lighter
Parking brake (hand brake)
The lever is located between the front seats. The brake is applied to the rear wheels.
When applying the parking brake
- Press firmly on the brake pedal.
- Pull up the parking brake lever as far as possible.
WARNING!
Always apply the parking brake fully when the vehicle is parked. The indicator light will light up even if the parking
brake has only been partially applied. Always pull up the lever as far as possible.
- Release the brake pedal and ensure that the vehicle is at a standstill.
- Put the gear selector in P (automatic transmission) or in 1st gear (manual transmission).
Parking on a hill
If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front wheels so that they point away from the curb.
If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the front wheels so that they point toward the curb.
Releasing the parking brake
- Press firmly on the brake pedal. - Pull the lever up slightly, press the button at the end of the lever and lower the lever
completely.
Auxiliary sockets
The 12 volt sockets can be used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The key must be in
position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function.
NOTE: The cover should be folded down when the auxiliary socket is not in use.
ProCarManuals.com
Page 55 of 200
windows will operate normally again.
WARNING!
Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is unattended.
Make sure that the windows are completely unobstructed before they are operated.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
1. The electrically operated windows will also function after the ignition has been switched off as long as neither of the front doors has been
opened.
pg. 64 Instruments and controls
Power windows
Cutout switch for rear windows
The electrically operated rear door windows can be disabled by a switch located on the driver's door (see illustration).
If the LED in the switch is OFF: The rear door windows can be raised or lowered with the buttons on the rear door
armrests or with the buttons on the driver's door armrest.
If the LED in the switch is ON: The rear door windows can only be raised or lowered with the buttons on the driver's
door armrest.
Power window on the front passenger's side
The control for the electrically operated window in the front passenger's seat operates that window only.
ProCarManuals.com
Page 58 of 200
After several seconds, the compass heading will again be displayed, and the change of magnetic zones is complete.
Calibrating the compass
- Stop the car in a large, open area, away from traffic.
- Turn off as many electrical devices in the car as possible to avoid interference with the compass (e.g. audio system,
etc).
- Using a pen or similar object, hold the button (1) depressed for at least 6 seconds. "CAL" will be displayed.
- Drive slowly in a circle at a maximum speed of 5 m.p.h. (8 km/h) until CAL is no longer displayed.
NOTE: This step can also be done by driving normally until CAL is no longer displayed. Calibration is complete.
pg. 67 Instruments and controls
Rearview mirror/sideview mirrors
Power sideview mirrors
The mirror control switches are located on the driver's door armrest.
Driver's side: Press the L switch (an LED in the switch will light up) to activate the adjustment control and then use
this control to adjust the driver's door mirror.
Passenger's door: Press the R switch (an LED in the switch will light up) and then use the adjustment control to
adjust the passenger's door mirror.
After you have adjusted the mirror(s), press the L or R switch again (the LED will go out) to deactivate the adjustment
control.
WARNING!
ProCarManuals.com
Page 60 of 200
B. Sliding moonroof
Manual open: Pull the switch rearward to position 3 and hold it until the moonroof has opened to the position of your
choice.
Auto open: Pull the switch as far back as possible (position 4) and release it to automatically slide open the moonroof
to the "comfort"
1 position. Pull the switch rearward again to open the moonroof completely.
Manual close: Push the switch to position 2 and hold it until the moonroof has closed completely or to the position of
your choice.
Auto close: Push the switch forward as far as possible (position 1) and release it to automatically close the moonroof.
CAUTION!
- Remove ice and snow before opening the moonroof.
- Do not operate the moonroof if it is frozen closed.
- Never place heavy objects on the moonroof.
WARNING!
Never open/close the moonroof it is obstructed in any way when in operation.
Never allow a child to operate the moonroof.
Never extend any object or body part through the open moonroof, even if the vehicle's ignition is completely
switched off.
Never leave a child alone in a vehicle.
1. A position where the moonroof is not quite fully open, which helps alleviate "rumbling" wind noise.
pg. 69 Instruments and controls
Power moonroof (option)
ProCarManuals.com
Page 61 of 200
Sun visor
The optional moonroof also features a sliding sun visor. The visor slides open automatically when the moonroof is
opened. The visor must be closed manually.
WARNING!
The moonroof must never be obstructed in any way when in operation.
pg. 70 Instruments and controls
This page left intentionally blank.
Contents | Top of Page
ProCarManuals.com
