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The turn signals will be cancelled automatically by the movement of the steering wheel, or the lever can be returned to
its initial position by hand.
When changing lanes
The driver can automatically flash the turn signals 3 times by:
Moving the turn signal lever up or down to position 1 and releasing it.
Moving the lever up or down to position 2 and immediately back to its original position.
NOTE
This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately moving the lever in the opposite direction.
If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb.
High/low beam headlights
Continuous high beams
1. Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. With the light switch (1) in position
, (see page 55) pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel (position
4) to toggle between high and low beams.
High beam flash
1. Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. Pull the turn signal lever to position 3. The high beams will remain on until the lever is released.
Home safe lighting
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the home safe lighting function to illuminate the area in front
of the car.
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Pull the direction indicator lever as far as possible towards the steering wheel (to position 4) and release it.
3. Exit the car and lock the doors.
The headlights and parking lights will illuminate and remain on for 30
1, 60 or 90 seconds. The time interval can be
changed according to your preferences by using the Personal Settings function, see page 71
for more information.
1Factory setting
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Trip computer
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The windshield wipers are off when the lever is in position 0.
Manual wiper function
From position 0, move the lever upward. The windshield wipers will sweep one stroke at a time for as long as the lever
is held up.
Intermittent wiper function
With the lever in this position, you can set the wiper interval by moving the thumb wheel (C) upward to increase wiper
speed or downward to decrease the speed.
Continuous wiper function
The wipers operate at "normal" speed.
High speed wiper function.
A -Windshield washers
Pull the lever toward the steering wheel and release it. The wipers will make 2-3 sweeps across the windshield after the
lever has been released.
CAUTION
Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield. The windshield should be thoroughly wet when the wipers
are in operation.
Before using the wipers, ice and snow should be removed from the windshield. Be sure the wiper blades are not
frozen in place.
Headlight washers (certain models)
When the lever has been pulled, high pressure jets mounted in the bumper will spray the headlights.
The following applies to conserve washer fluid (see page 55
for information on the light switch positions):
Low/high beam headlights on
The headlights will be washed the first time the windshield is washed. Thereafter, the headlights will only be washed
once for every five times the windshield is washed within a 10-minute period.
Parking lights on
Optional Bi -Xenon® headlights will be washed once for every five times the windshield is washed.
Normal halogen headlights will not be washed.
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Right-side steering wheel lever
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WARNING
Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is unattended.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Make sure that the windows are completely unobstructed before they are operated.
Press down the front part of one or both buttons 3 as far as possible and release to automatically open the front
window(s) completely.
To stop the window at any time, pull the button up.
NOTE
To reduce buffeting wind noise if the rear windows are opened, also open the front windows slightly.
Closing a window
Lightly pull up the front edge of any of the buttons (2 or 3) to the first detent ("stop") to close a window to the
position of your choice.
Pull up the front part of one or both buttons 3 as far as possible and release to automatically close the front
window(s) completely.
All windows
Button 1 can be used to open or close all of the windows at the same time.
Briefly press the right side of the button to automatically open all of the windows.
Press and hold down the left side of the button to close all of the windows.
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Mirrors
Rearview mirror
Auto-dim function
An optional integrated sensor reacts to headlights from following traffic and automatically reduces glare.
Rearview mirror with compass (option)
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Operating side windows
The following alternative can be selected for opening all windows at the same time by pressing and holding the Unlock
button on the central locking system's remote control. See page 113
for more information.
Auto open all windows On/Off
Approach lighting
This alternative determines the length of time for which the car's lights will remain on when the Approach light button
on the central locking system's remote control is pressed. Intervals of 30/60/90 seconds may be selected. See page 113
for more information.
Home safe lighting
This alternative determines the length of time for which the car's lights will remain on when the high beam lever on the
steering column is pulled toward the wheel with the ignition switched off. Intervals of 30/60/90 seconds may be
selected. See page 57
for information on using this function.
Information
VIN number:
The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is the car's unique identity number.
Number of Keys:
The number of keys registered for the car is displayed here.
Climate functions
Blower speed in AUTO mode:
The blower speed can be set to AUTO mode in models equipped with ECC. Choose between "Low", "Normal" and
"High".
Timer for recirculation:
When the timer is active, the air recirculates in the car for 3-12 minutes depending on the ambient temperature. Select
On/Off depending on whether the recirculation timer is to be active or not.
Reset to factory settings
Use this alternative to return to the default climate system settings.
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HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option)
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especially in winter.
Timer
The timer function minimizes the risk of fogging, or stale air when the recirculation function is selected. See page 72
for information on setting the recirculation timer.
NOTE
Recirculation is always disengaged if the defroster button is engaged to clear ice or condensation from the side
windows.
4. Defroster
Directs airflow to the windshield and side windows and increases blower speed.
When the defroster is activated:
Air flows to the windows at high blower speed.
The LED in the defroster button lights up when this function is activated. The air conditioning system is controlled
to provide maximum air dehumidification.
The air conditioning is automatically switched on (can be switched off by pressing button 5).
The air is not recirculated.
5. Airflow controls
Press one of the three buttons in the illustration to activate the selected airflow. A symbol in the display above the
climate control panel and a lit LED in the selected button indicate that the manual function has been selected. With
manually selected airflow both warm and cool air can be selected. See also the table on page 86
.
6. Air conditioning On/Off
ON: The air conditioning system is engaged when the ON light is lit and is controlled automatically by the system to
maintain the selected temperature.
OFF: The system is disengaged when the OFF lights up
When OFF is selected and the OFF LED is lit, the air conditioning system is deactivated.
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Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
Other functions are still controlled automatically.
When Defroster (4) is selected, the air conditioning system is activated for maximum dehumidifying.
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7 and 8. Heated front seats (option)
Maximum heating : Press the button once - both LEDs light up.
Reduced heating : Press the button a second time - one LED lights up.
Seat heating off : Press the button a third time - no LEDs are lit.
9. Rear window and door mirror defrosters
Press to defrost the rear window and door mirrors.
The rear window and door mirrors are defrosted simultaneously if the switch is pressed once. The defrost function is
active if the LED in the switch is illuminated.
The function can be switched off manually by pressing the button.
The defrost function switches off automatically after 12-20 minutes, depending on the outside temperature.
NOTE
This function is automatically switched off when the power retractable hard top is down.
On certain markets, the defrost function may remain on longer than 20 minutes in cold weather to help keep the
rear window free from ice or condensation.
10. Temperature selector
The temperatures on the driver's and passenger's sides can be set separately using the knob (with the thermometer in
it). The temperature can be set for both sides of the car when the ignition is switched on (both LEDs will be on), which
means that a temperature setting will apply to both sides of the car.
To set the temperature on one side of the car:
Press the knob once. The LED for one side of the car will light up. Turn the knob to adjust the temperature.
Press the knob a second time to set the temperature on the opposite side of the car.
Press the knob a third time to set the temperature on both sides of the car at the same time.
NOTE
Selecting a temperature that is higher or lower than necessary will not heat or cool the passenger compartment faster.
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Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
ECC sensors
The sunlight sensor is on the upper side of the dashboard
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backrest.
4. Press the side lock tabs into the holes in the side panels until they click into place.
5. Raise the wind blocker.
The zipper in the wind blocker can be opened to place or access objects in the rear seat.
CAUTION
Slide in the supports carefully to avoid damaging the upholstery.
WARNING
Make sure the wind blocker is securely attached. An improperly secured wind blocker may cause injury to
occupants of the vehicle or to other motorists.
No one should be allowed to sit in the rear seat when the wind blocker is in place.
When not in use, the wind blocker should be stored in its bag, in the trunk, against the rear seat backrest.
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Interior lighting
Interior lighting
1. Driver's side reading light
2. Courtesy lighting
3. Passenger's side reading light
The front seat reading lights can be switched on and off by pressing buttons 1 or 3.
The courtesy lighting (2) can be set to three positions:
Off - Press the right side of the button.
Neutral position - the interior courtesy lighting comes on when a door is opened, and is switched off when the door
is closed.
ON - Press the left side of the button.
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Rear seat reading lights
The rear reading lights can be switched on or off by pressing the respective buttons.
Courtesy lighting - automatic function
The interior lighting has a built-in automatic function that switches on the courtesy lighting for 30 seconds when:
the car is unlocked from the outside using the key or remote control
the engine is switched off and the ignition key is turned to the 0 position.
The courtesy lighting lights up or remains on for 5 minutes when:
one of the doors is opened and left open.
the courtesy lighting has not been switched off (the right side of button 2 depressed).
The automatic lighting goes out when:
the engine is started
the car is locked from the outside using the key or remote control.
If the courtesy lighting is not switched off manually, it will be turned off automatically 5 minutes after the engine has
been switched off.
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Interior lighting
Vanity mirror
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