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Do not exceed the maximumpower output. If you do, the LEDwill flash twice. Remove the plug andre-insert it.
If the LED flashes 3 or 4 times,have the system checked by aproperly trained technician.
CENTRE CONSOLE
Front seat centre console
WARNINGS
Do not place hot drinks in thecup holders when the vehicle ismoving.
Do not use the rear storagecompartment as an ashtray.
The following features areincorporated into the centre console:
•Front and rear storagecompartments.
•Ashtray. To empty, pull out thecomplete ashtray.
•Cigar lighter. See Cigar lighter(page 134).
•Cup holders.
•Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket.See Auxiliary input (AUX IN)socket (page 140).
•Storage box.
Storage box
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The console can be used to storeitems and also serves as an armrest.It includes a small net in the lid and amoveable tray.
Installing the centre console
WARNING
Close the lid of the consolebefore installing it.
Fold up the rear centre seat. SeeRear seats (page 124).
Place the console onto the storagetray between the outboard seats 1and slide the guide arm at the rear ofthe console under the bar on the tray2.
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Removing the centre console
WARNING
Close the lid of the consolebefore removing it.
Press the locking handle under thefront of the console 5, pull theconsole up at the front edge and liftit out 6.
COOL BOX
For keeping cool pre-cooledfood/drinks. Press the switch to turnon or off. Operates only when theignition is switched on.
STORAGE
COMPARTMENTS
Front storage compartment
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Never drive with the frontstorage compartment lid open.This will obscure your vision out ofthe windscreen. Before setting off,always ensure that the lid is securelyengaged.
Note:Avoid keeping heat-sensitiveobjects and liquids in the frontstorage compartment.
Driver’s seat storage bin
A storage bin is located on theoutboard side of the driver’s seat.
Storage area under therear centre seat
To gain access to the storage area,fold up the rear centre seat cushion.See Rear seats (page 124).
SEAT BACK TRAYS
WARNING
Do not use the trays when thevehicle is moving. Make surethat you secure the trays in thelowered position before setting off.
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On vehicles with an anti-heatwindscreen, toll readers should beplaced in the area as shown (allmeasurements shown in millimetres),otherwise communicationperformance with toll stations maybe reduced.
The toll reader should be placed onthe passenger side to prevent thereader from obscuring the driver’svision (e.g. at traffic lights).
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AUXILIARY INPUT (AUX
IN) SOCKET
See separate audio handbook.
Type 1
Type 2
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General points on starting
If the battery has been disconnectedthe vehicle may exhibit some unusualdriving characteristics for approx. 8kilometres (5 miles) afterreconnecting the battery.
This is because the enginemanagement system must realignitself with the engine. Any unusualdriving characteristics during thisperiod may be disregarded.
Starting the engine bytowing or pushing
WARNING
To prevent damage you mustnot push or tow start yourvehicle. Use booster cables and abooster battery. See Usingbooster cables (page 209).
IGNITION SWITCH
Vehicles without the key freesystemA
Vehicles with the key freesystemB
Ignition switch positions
Position 0
WARNING
Never return the key to the 0position when the vehicle is inmotion.
Ignition off.
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Steering unlocked. Ignition and allmain electrical circuits are disabled.The ignition key should not be left inthis position for too long to avoiddischarging the battery.
Positon II
Ignition switched on, all electricalcircuits operational. Warning andindicator lamps illuminate. This is thekey position when driving, and mustalso be selected when being towed.
Postion III
Starter motor activated. Release thekey as soon as the engine starts.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK
WARNING
Always check that the steeringis unlocked before attemptingto move your vehicle.
Vehicles without keylessstarting
To activate the steering wheel lock;
1.Remove the key from the ignitionswitch.
2.Turn the steering wheel.
Vehicles with keylessstarting
Your vehicle has an electronicallycontrolled steering wheel lock. Thisoperates automatically.
The steering wheel lock is activatedif the ignition is off, the engine notrunning and your vehicle is stationary.
The steering wheel lock isdeactivated when the ignition isswitched on.
STARTING A PETROL
ENGINE
All vehicles
WARNING
If the engine does not start,refer to the instructionsregarding the fuel cut-off switch. SeeFuel cut-off switch (page 175).
Engine idle speed afterstarting
The speed at which the engine idlesimmediately after starting will varydepending on the enginetemperature.
If the engine is cold then the idlespeed will automatically be increasedin order to heat the catalyticconverter as quickly as possible. Thisensures that vehicle emissions arekept to an absolute minimum.
The idle speed will slowly decreaseto the normal level as the catalyticconverter warms up.
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