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Instruments and controls
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Instrument overview
44
Instrument panel
46
Indicator and warning symbols
47
Switches in the center console
52
Steering wheel adjustment
54
Lighting panel
55
Left-side steering wheel lever
57
Right-side steering wheel lever
58
Hazard warning flashers, rear window/sideview mirror
defroster
60
Trip computer
61
Cruise control
62
Parking brake, auxiliary socket/cigarette lighter
64
Power windows
65
Rearview mirror/sideview mirrors
67
Power moonroof (option)
70
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Instrument overview
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1. Front fog lights56
2. Headlights/Parking lights/switch for unlocking fuel filler door
55
3. Rear fog light
55
4. Turn signals/High/low beams
57
5. Cruise control
62
6. Horn
7. Instrument panel
46
8. Audio controls in steering wheel (option)
232
9. Windshield wipers
58
10. Parking brake (hand brake)
64
11. Center console switches
52
12. Climate control
77
13. Audio system
226
14. 12 V socket
52, 64
15. Hazard warning flashers
60
16. Glove compartment
92
17. Panel vents
75
18. Text window
46, 50
19. Temperature gauge
46
20. Odometer/Trip odometer/ Cruise control indicator
46
21. Speedometer
46
22. Turn signal indicators
46
23. Tachometer
46
24. Ambient temperature/Clock/ Selected gear indicator
46
25. Fuel gauge
46
26. Indicator and warning symbols
47
27. Panel vents
75
28. Instrument lighting
56
29. Not in use
30. Lighting panel
55
31. Reading lights
88
32. Interior lighting
88
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vehicle is not moving, "----" will be displayed.
4. Average speed
This value indicates average speed since the last time the trip computer\
was reset (by pressing RESET,
button C). When the engine is switched off, information on average spee\
d is stored and remains in
system memory until the RESET (button C) is pressed again.
5. Current speed in miles per hour (Canadian models only)
This function provides the driver with an instantaneous conversion of th\
e vehicle's current speed from
km/h to mph.
NOTE: Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the circumference \
of the tires on the
vehicle and driving style.
1. Five functions on Canadian models.
2. A sixth time on Canadian models.
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Cruise control
Cruise control
The cruise control panel is located on the left side of the steering whe\
el hub and may differ in
appearance, depending on the model.
Engaging cruise control
Press the CRUISE button. CRUISE will be displayed in the information win\
dow in the instrument panel.
NOTE: This does not set the vehicle's speed.
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Setting speed
Press + or - to set the current speed. CRUISE-ON will be displayed in th\
e information window in the
instrument panel.
Increasing or decreasing speed
Use + or - in the following ways to increase or decrease the vehicle's s\
peed:
l Press and hold down + or - until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. \
l Press + or - for approximately a half second and release the button to i\
ncrease or decrease vehicle
speed by approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
NOTE: Cruise control will not function at speeds below approximately 20 mph (\
30 km/h).
Braking
l Cruise control is automatically disengaged when the brake pedal is depre\
ssed. The currently set speed
is stored in memory.
l Pressing resume will return the vehicle to the previously set speed.
Acceleration
Momentary acceleration, such as when passing another vehicle, does not a\
ffect cruise control operation.
The vehicle will automatically return to the previously set speed when y\
ou release the accelerator pedal.
Disengaging cruise control
To disengage cruise control, press the CRUISE button. CRUISE or CRUISE-O\
N will no longer be
displayed in the information window in the instrument panel.
NOTE: Cruise control is automatically disengaged if:
l the engine is switched off
l the gear selector is placed in (N)eutral
l the wheels start to spin or lock
l if an increase in speed is maintained for more than one minute
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l if the vehicle's speed falls below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
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Cruise control
Temporarily disengaging cruise control
l Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise control. CRUISE will be displaye\
d in the information window
in the instrument panel.
l Press the brake pedal.
Press "resume"
to return to the previously set speed.
WARNING!
Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on we\
t or slippery roads, or when
driving on unpaved or uneven road surfaces. Cruise control may not maint\
ain set speed on steep
downgrades.
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Parking brake, auxiliary socket/cigarette lighter
Parking brake (hand brake)
The lever is located between the front seats. The brake is applied to th\
e rear wheels.
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Belt check 188
Black Box (Vehicle Event Data)
184
Blower (fan)
77
Booster cushion (integrated)
40
Brake circuit
136
Brake fluid
193
Brake light
203
Brake system
48, 136
Bulbs
198
C
Capacities
216
Capacity weight
167
Carbon monoxide warning
122
Catalytic converter
219
Central locking system - remote control
111
Changing coolant
188
Check Engine warning light
48
Child safety
28
child restraints
31
Child safety lock
115
Climate system
74
Clock
46
Cold weather precautions
151
Coolant
192
changing
188, 192
checking level of
188
Cooling system
218
Courtesy light
88
Cruise control
62
Curb weight
167
Current fuel consumption
61
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