2009 Seat Exeo ST cruise control

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ContentsManual structure
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Content
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Safety First
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Safe driving
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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proper sitting position for occupants . . . . . . . . .
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowing luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Belt tension devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system
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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Knee airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety
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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls and equipment
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Cockpit
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto-check system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed warning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menu display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre pressure monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel controls
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The multi-function steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking
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Remote control keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Childproof locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun roof / deflector* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and visibility
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and stowage
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Manual adjustment of the front seats . . . . . . . .
Electric adjustment of front seats* . . . . . . . . . . .
Lumbar support* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory for driver's seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Armrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof carrier / roof rails* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drink holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray*, cigarette lighter* and power points . .
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning
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2C-Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving
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Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking aid acoustic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control (GRA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Practical tips
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Intelligent technology
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Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP) . . . . .
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servotronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving and the environment
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Running-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas purification system . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Controls and equipmentCockpitOverviewInstrument panel overview
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door handle
Central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric adjuster for exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlets with thumbwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for indicators and main beam headlights . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Levers and switches for:
−Windscreen wipers and washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Menu display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Warning lamp indicating that front passenger's airbag has
been disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Switch for acoustic parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drink holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stowage compartments
Depending on equipment fitted: Sound system or navigation
system
Lockable glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for heated rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thumbwheel for seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual gear lever
Cigarette lighter / Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary socket
Tyre pressure monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowage compartment
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat memory* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonnet lock release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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coming home and leaving home: delayed lights off and
anticipated lights on function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel with:
− Horn
− Driver's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Controls for radio and telephone*
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A2A3
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A5
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A6
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A7
123
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A9
128
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A10
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A11
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A12
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153
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157
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162
A19
127
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A21
154
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Technical Data
Warning and indicator lampsGeneral description
The warning and indicator lamps indicate a number of
different functions and possible faults.Fig. 44 Instrument panel with warning and indicator lamps
Note
A number of functions are monitored by the auto-check control ⇒page 75. If
a malfunction should occur, this will be shown by the display in the instru-
ment cluster either with a red symbol (priority 1 - danger) or a yellow symbol
(priority 2 - warning).

Exhaust emission control system
⇒ page 66

Airbag system
⇒page 66

Tyr e pre ssu re too low
⇒page 66

Cruise control
⇒page 67

Tra ile r in di cato rs
⇒page 67
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
⇒page 67

Seat belt warning
⇒page 68

Left indicators
⇒page 68

Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP)
⇒page 68

Alternator
⇒page 69
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Main beam headlights
⇒page 69

Engine management (alternative to
)
⇒page 69

Glow plug system (alternative to
)
⇒page 70
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Fault in brake system / handbrake is
applied
⇒page 70

Right indicators
⇒page 68
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Practical tips
Technical Data
The yellow warning
 lamp remains on if the system is faulty or if
the pressure is too low in at least one tyre. In the event of a system
fault, the letters TPMS are displayed in the centre of the instrument
panel ⇒page 66, fig. 45 . If the tyre pressure drops rapidly, the
message ⇒page 66, fig. 46 will be shown on the central display
of the instrument panel. If the pressure loss is more gradual, the
message ⇒page 66, fig. 46 will be shown on the central display
of the instrument panel. This message does not show the tyre
affected. Should any of these warnings be displayed:
– Stop the engine.
– Check the tyres. Although the warning corresponds to just one tyre, you should also check the others.
– Correct the tyre pressure ⇒page 243.
For more detailed information on the tyre pressure monitoring system, please
refer to ⇒page 242.Cruise control system*

The indicator lamp
 on the instrument panel lights up when the cruise
control system is operating.
Trailer indicators*

This indicator lamp flashes when the indicators are operating
while towing a caravan or trailer.The indicator lamp
 flashes when the indicators are operated if a trailer is
correctly coupled to the vehicle.
Where a turn signal lamp does not work, either on the trailer or on the towing
vehicle, the indicator lamp will not flash.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

The warning lamp monitors the ABS and the integrated elec-
tronic differential lock (EDL).The warning lamp
 lights up for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on and while the engine is being started. The lamp goes out again
after the system has run through an automatic test sequence.
There is a fault in the ABS if:
•the warning lamp does not light up when the ignition is switched on,•The warning lamp does not go out again after a few seconds.•The warning lamp lights up when the vehicle is moving.
The vehicle can still brake in the normal way (except that the ABS control func-
tion is out of action). Please take the vehicle to a specialist garage as soon as
possible. For further information on the ABS ⇒page 190.
If a malfunction should occur in the ABS, the ESP warning lamp will also light
up.
AAAB
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178SEAT parking system*
There is no distance warning.
SEAT parking system plus*
There is no rear distance warning. The system will still give a warning when
obstacles are detected while driving forwards.Fault messages*If you hear a long beep for a few seconds and the LED on the switch
* starts
flashing when you switch on the parking aid, a system fault has occurred.
Please have the fault corrected by a Dealer or specialist garage.
Note
If the fault is not corrected before you switch off the ignition, it will only be
indicated by the flashing LED on the switch
* the next time you switch on
the parking aid.
Cruise control (GRA)Introduction
The cruise control system allows you to maintain a constant
speed.Using this equipment, any speed over 30 km/h can be kept constant up to the
power output of the engine. This is subject to power output and braking
ability of the engine. This helps to reduce fatigue, especially on long jour-
neys. The indicator light
 in the instrument panel lights up when the cruise
control system is operating.
WARNING
For safety reasons, the cruise control system should not be used in dense
traffic or poor road conditions (such as slippery surfaces, heavy rain, loose
grit or gravel), as this could cause an accident.
Caution
On vehicles with a manual gearbox: do not go into neutral if the device is
enabled without previously releasing the clutch, as the engine will increase
its revs and, under certain conditions, could break down.
Note
The cruise control cannot maintain a constant speed when travelling down
steep hills. The vehicle tends to accelerate under its own weight. Change
down to a lower gear in good time or use the foot brake to slow the vehicle.
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Safety First
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Practical tips
Technical Data
Setting speed
The desired cruising speed needs to be stored in the memory.– Drive at the desired speed.
– Pull the lever to position ⇒fig. 151 to enable the system.
– Briefly press button .When button is released, the current speed is stored in the memory and
the vehicle will then maintain this speed.
Adjusting stored speed
The desired cruising speed can be adjusted up or down as
required.Acceleration
–Move the lever up towards ⇒ fig. 151 .
– Release the lever to store the current cruising speed.
Decelerating
–Move the lever down towards ⇒ fig. 151 .
– Release the lever to store the current cruising speed.
Pressing lever briefly
– You can increase the set speed in steps of 2 km/h by briefly
pressing the lever up towards ⇒ fig. 151 .
– You can decrease the set speed in steps of 2 km/h by briefly
pressing the lever down towards ⇒ fig. 151 .You can also use the accelerator pedal momentarily to increase speed. The
previously programmed speed will be automatically resumed when the accel-
erator pedal is released.
However, if the vehicle exceeds the programmed speed by more than 10
km/h for more than 5 minutes, the programmed speed will be deleted. You
will then need to enter the speed again.
Fig. 151 Controls for the
cruise control system
AA
A1
AB
AB
AA
A+
AA
A-
AA
AA
A+
AA
A-
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180Disabling cruise control temporarily–Press the brake pedal or
–the clutch or
– press the lever ⇒fig. 152 to position (click stop not
engaged).
– Any intervention of the TCS or the ESP will switch off the cruise control.The speed stored at this point remains in the memory if the system is only
temporarily deactivated.
To resume the programmed cruising speed, release the clutch or brake pedal
and pull the lever to position .
If no speed was stored when the system was temporarily disabled, a new
speed can be set as follows: drive at the desired cruising speed and briefly
press button ⇒page 179, fig. 151 (SET).
WARNING
Retrieve the programmed speed only if this is not excessive for the current
traffic conditions. Failure to do so could result in an accident.Disabling the cruise controlWhile driving
–Move lever ⇒page 179, fig. 151 to position (click stop
engaged).
While the vehicle is stationary
– Switch the ignition off.
Fig. 152 Controls for the
cruise control system
AA
Aa
AA
AbAB
AA
A2
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Index
306Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Worn brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Braking distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Bulb change general notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264CCar keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
CD-ROM player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Manual locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Sunroof: opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . 113
Central locking system Anti-theft security system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from inside100
Opening and closing the windows . . . . . . 111
Security central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Switch on the driver's door . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Cetane number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Changing the main headlight bulb Main headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Changing the main headlight bulbs Dipped beam headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Changing the rear lights
luggage compartment lights . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Changing windscreen wiper blades . . . . . . . . . 235
Chassis number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Child safety seat ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Categorisation in groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Group 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Group 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Group 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Groups 0 and 0+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Child seats on the front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Childproof lock Rear doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Cleaning alloy wheel rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Cleaning chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Cleaning engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Cleaning steel wheel rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Cleaning windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Climate control Air distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Air purity sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Air recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Air recirculation (automatic) . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Automatic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
ECON Mode (economy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Economical use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Key settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Temperature selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Clock, setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Cloth seat covers cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Coat hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 In the door trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
In the front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Cool box in glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Cooling system Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Cruise control system Adjust stored speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Disabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Disabling temporarily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Setting speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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