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NOTE: If a window is obstructed during auto-up, it will automatically reverse\
direction and return to its
starting position. If a window is repeatedly obstructed during auto-up o\
peration, an overload protection
circuit breaker will temporarily halt window function. The window will r\
eturn to normal function after a
brief cool-down period.
WARNING!
Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is unattended.
Make sure that the windows are completely unobstructed before they are o\
perated.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
1. The power windows will also function after the ignition has been swit\
ched off as long as neither of the front
doors has been opened.
pg. 69 Instruments and controls
Power windows
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Power sideview mirrors
The mirror control switches are located on the driver's door armrest.
Driver's side: Press the L button (a light 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 button (a light 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 light will go out) to deactivate
the adjustment control.
WARNING!
The mirrors should always be adjusted prior to driving. Objects seen in \
the passenger's side wide-
angle sideview mirror are closer than they appear to be.
Mirror memory function (with the central locking system)-option
If you lock the vehicle and later unlock it with the same remote control and open the driver's door, the
sideview mirrors (and the driver's seat) will automatically move to th\
e position they were in when you
left the vehicle. This feature will work in the same way with all of the\
remote control transmitters (up to
3) that you use with your vehicle. This feature will not function if yo\
u lock your vehicle with the key.
Water repellent glass
The side door windows can be treated with a water repellent coating. The\
symbol to the left indicates
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B. Sliding moonroof
Manual open: Pull the switch rearward to position 3 and hold it until the moonroof h\
as opened to the
position of your choice.
Auto open: Pull the switch as far back as possible (position 4) and release it t\
o 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 i\
t to automatically close
the moonroof.
1. A position where the moonroof is not quite fully open, which helps al\
leviate "rumbling" wind noise.
WARNING!
l Remove ice and snow before opening the
moonroof.
l Do not operate the moonroof if it is frozen closed.
l Never place heavy objects on the moonroof.
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WARNING!
l Never open/close the moonroof it is obstructed in any way when in operat\
ion.
l Never allow a child to operate the moonroof.
l Never extend any object or body part through the open moonroof, even if \
the vehicle's ignition is
completely switched off.
l Never leave a child alone in a vehicle.
pg. 74 Instruments and controls
Power moonroof (option)
If the moonroof is obstructed during auto-close operation, it will autom\
atically reverse direction and
return to its starting position. If the moonroof is repeatedly obstructe\
d during auto-close operation, an
overload circuit breaker will temporarily halt moonroof function. The mo\
onroof will return to normal
function after a brief cool-down period.
Sun visor
The optional moonroof also features a sliding sun visor. The visor slide\
s 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.
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will be automatically switched off to avoid unnecessary battery drain.
The following points pertain if the ignition is on but the engine in not\
running:
l To restart the blower, turn the control knob to the setting of your choi\
ce.
l After approximately 2 minutes, the blower speed will be reduced to avoid\
battery drain.
You can reset the blower speed at any time. Please be aware that the sys\
tem has been designed to reduce the
blower's speed again after 2 minutes, until the engine is started.
If the battery becomes drained:
l LOW BATTERY, FAN IS REDUCED will be displayed in the text window in the \
instrument panel.
l The yellow warning light in the instrument panel (see page 47) will also light up.
pg. 78 Climate control
Air distribution
Air distribution
The incoming air is distributed through the ventilation points in the pa\
ssenger compartment shown above.
Air vents in the dash
A. Open
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3. Raise/lower seat height: pump the seat up or down.
4. Lumbar support: turn the control for firmer or softer lumbar support.\
5. Backrest tilt: turn the control to adjust the angle of the backrest. \
6. Control panel for optional power seat (see
page 86 for more information).
WARNING!
l Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so tha\
t the brake pedal can be
depressed fully. In addition, position the seat as far rearward as comfo\
rt and control allow.
l Check that the seat is securely locked into position after adjusting.
pg. 85 Interior
Front seats
Folding the backrests in the front seat
The front passenger seat backrest can be folded to a horizontal position\
to make room for a long load.
Fold the backrest as follows:
- Move the seat as far back as possible.
- Adjust the backrest to the upright position.
- Lift the catches on the rear of the backrest.
- Without releasing the catches, push the backrest forward.
- Move the seat as far forward as possible so that the head restraint sl\
ides under the glove compartment.
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WARNING!
Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury to occupants. Secur\
e the load to help prevent
shifting during sudden stops.
pg. 86 Interior
Front seats
Power seat - (option on certain models)
Operation
Driver's seat: The seat can be adjusted if the ignition key is in position I, II or if\
the engine is running.
It can also be adjusted as follows with the ignition off:
l Within several minutes after the driver's door has been unlocked from th\
e outside, has been opened,
and remains open.
l Within a short period if the driver's door has just been closed.
l Within a short period if the driver's door has not been opened after the\
ignition has been switched off.
Passenger seat: The seat can only be adjusted if the ignition key is in position I, II o\
r if the engine is
running.
Power seat adjustment controls
Seat adjustment
Adjust the power seat(s) with the two controls at the side of the seat\
as follows:
1. Front edge of seat (raise/lower)
2. Forward - rearward
3. Rear edge of seat (raise/lower)
4. Backrest tilt
NOTE: The power seats have an overload protector that activates if a seat is \
blocked by any object. If
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WARNING!
l Because the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off, childre\
n should never be left
unattended in the vehicle.
l Movement of the seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button o\
n the power seat
control panel.
l Do not adjust the seat while driving.
l The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed ful\
ly. In addition, position the
seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow.
l The seat rails on the floor must not be obstructed in any way when the s\
eat is in motion.
Programming the memory
Three different seating and door mirror positions can be stored in the d\
river seat's memory.
The following example explains how button 1 can be programmed. Buttons 2\
and 3 can be programmed
in the same way.
To program (store) a seat position in button 1:
- Move the seat to the desired position using the seat adjustment contro\
ls (see the previous page).
- Press and hold down the MEM (memory) button.
- With the MEM button depressed, press button 1 briefly to store the sea\
t's current position.
To move the seat to the position that it was in when button 1 was progra\
mmed:
Press and hold down button 1 until the seat stops moving.
As a safety precaution, the seat will stop automatically if the button i\
s released before the seat has
reached the preset position.
pg. 88 Interior
Rear seats
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