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02 Instruments and controls
Right-side steering wheel lever
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or
±
Move the windshield wiper lever down to
another position.
> Moving the lever up will not deactivate
the rain sensor. Doing so will cause the
wipers to sweep the windshield until the
lever is released, at which time the wip-
ers return to rain sensor mode.
CAUTION
The rain sensor should be deactivated when
washing the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, etc. If the rain sensor function is left
on, the wipers will start inadvertently in the
car wash and could be damaged.Continuous wiper functionThe wipers run at normal speed (single arrow)
or at high speed (double arrow).
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02 Instruments and controls
Trip computer
02 ` `67
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READ (press to acknowledge/confirm/
erase a message)Thumb wheel (used to scroll among the trip
computer menus)RESET
The trip computer stores information gathered
from several systems in your vehicle and has
four menus that can be displayed in the text
window.
•
Driving distance on current fuel reserve
•
Average fuel consumption
•
Current fuel consumption
•
Average speed
•
Current speed in mph (Canadian models
only)
•
DSTC (see page 138 for detailed informa-
tion)NOTE
Warning messages from the vehicle's moni-
toring systems will override the trip com-
puter function. If a warning message is
displayed in the text window while you are
using the trip computer, you must acknowl-
edge the message by pressing button A.
Press button A again to return to the trip
computer function.Trip computer controls and functionsThe trip computer functions can be accessed
by twisting INFO (B) one step at a time in either
direction. Twisting a final time returns you to
the original function.
The trip computer can be reset (current data
will be erased from system memory) by press-
ingRESET (button C).1. Driving distance on current fuel
reserveThis function shows the approximate distance
that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the
tank. This calculation is based on average fuel
consumption during the last 20 miles (30 km)of driving and the amount of fuel remaining in
the tank when the reading was taken.
When
"----"
is displayed in the text window,
refuel as soon as possible.
2. Average fuel consumptionThis value indicates fuel consumption since the
last time the trip computer was reset (by press-
ingRESET, button C). When the engine is
switched off, information on fuel consumption
is stored and remains in system memory until
theRESET(button C) is pressed again.3. Current fuel consumptionThis value indicates the current fuel consump-
tion, based on readings taken once per sec-
ond. When the vehicle is not moving, "
----
" will
be displayed.
4. Average speedThis value indicates average speed since the
last time the trip computer was reset (by press-
ingRESET, button C). When the engine is
switched off, information on average speed is
stored and remains in system memory until the
RESET (button C) is pressed again.
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02 Instruments and controls
Cruise control
02 ` `69
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The cruise control panel is located on the left
side of the steering wheel hub and may differ
in appearance, depending on the model.Engaging cruise control ±
Press the CRUISE button.
>
CRUISE will be displayed in the infor-
mation window in the instrument panel.
NOTE
This does not set the vehicle's speed.Setting speed ±
Press+ or – to set the current speed.>
CRUISE-ON
will be displayed in the
information window in the instrument
panel.
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Increasing or decreasing speedUse+ or – in the following ways to increase or
decrease the vehicle's speed•
Press and hold down + or – until the vehicle
reaches the desired speed.
•
Press+ or – for approximately a half sec-
ond and release the button to increase 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•
Cruise control is automatically disengaged
when the brake pedal is depressed. The
currently set speed is stored in memory.
•
Pressing resume (see illustration) will
return the vehicle to the previously set
speed.
AccelerationMomentary acceleration, such as when pass-
ing another vehicle, does not affect cruise con-
trol operation. The vehicle will automatically
return to the previously set speed when you
release the accelerator pedal.Disengaging cruise controlTo disengage cruise control:
±
Press the CRUISE button.
>
CRUISE
or
CRUISE-ON
will no longer
be displayed in the information window
in the instrument panel.
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02 Instruments and controlsCruise control
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NOTE
Cruise control is automatically disengaged
if:•
the engine is switched off
•
the gear selector is placed in (N)eutral
•
the wheels start to spin or lock
•
if an increase in speed is maintained for
more than one minute
•
if the vehicle's speed falls below
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
Temporarily disengaging cruise control1.
Press0 to temporarily disengage cruise
control.
>
CRUISE
will be displayed in the infor-
mation window in the instrument panel.
2. Press the brake pedal.
Press resume (see illustration) to return to the
previously set speed.
WARNING
Cruise control should not be used in heavy
traffic or when driving on wet or slippery
roads, or when driving on unpaved or
uneven road surfaces. Cruise control may
not maintain set speed on steep down-
grades.
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02 Instruments and controls
Parking brake
0271
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The parking brake lever is located between the
front seats.
NOTE
The indicator light will light up even if the
parking brake has only been partiallyap-
plied.When applying the parking brake1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up firmly to its
full extent.
3. Release the brake pedal and ensure that
the vehicle is at a standstill.4. If the vehicle rolls, the parking brake lever
must be pulled more firmly.
5. When parking a vehicle always put the gear
selector in first gear (for manual transmis-
sion) or P (for automatic transmission).
Parking on a hill•
If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front
wheels so that they point away from the
curb.
•
If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the
front wheels so that they point toward the
curb.
Releasing the parking brake1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the lever up slightly, press the button
at the end of the lever and lower the lever
completely.
WARNING
Pull up the parking brake lever up firmly to
its full extent.
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Front seats.............................................................................................. 94
Interior lighting........................................................................................ 97
Storage compartments........................................................................... 99
Rear seat and trunk............................................................................... 102
Spare wheel, tools and jack.................................................................. 105
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04 Interior
Spare wheel, tools and jack
04
*Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Spare wheel* Securing bracket Tool bag* with towing eyelet Jack*
The spare wheel, jack and tool bag are located
under the floor of the trunk. To access the
spare tire:
1. Pull up the floor mats.
2. Remove the jack and tool bag.
3. Unscrew the spare wheel and lift it out.
WARNING
Make sure that the spare tire, jack and tool
bag are properly secured with the securing
bracket to help keep these components in
place in the event of a sudden stop.If the vehicle is equipped with a grocery bag
holder:
1. Turn the two clips, which are located at the
rear corner of the mat, 90°.
2. Pull the front of the floor mat back towards
the trunk lid opening.
3. Lift the mat slightly and turn 90° to lift it out.
4. Lift the mat out of the trunk.
5. Unscrew the spare tire and lift it out.
6. Return and secure everything in reverse
order.
See page 170 for more information on using
the jack.
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05 Locks and alarmLocking and unlocking
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Locking and unlocking the vehicle from
the inside
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The button on the driver's door armrest can be
used to lock or unlock all doors and the trunk,
and to set the alarm.
Each door can also be locked with the lock
button on the respective door and opened by
pulling the door handle on the door.
Automatic lockingThe function locks the doors automatically
when the vehicle's speed exceeds approxi-
mately 5 mph (7 km/h). The doors will then
remain locked until a door in opened from the
inside or if all of the doors are unlocked from
the control panel in the driver's door.
This function can be activated/deactivated
from the control panel in the driver's door.Activating/deactivating automatic
locking1. Turn the ignition key to position I or II.
2.
Press the READ button on the left-side
steering wheel lever to erase any mes-
sages that may be displayed in the infor-
mation display.
3. Depress the central locking button on the
control panel until a new message about
the locking status is displayed.
The message
AUTOLOCK ON
(the doors will
be locked when the vehicle begins to move) or
AUTOLOCK OFF
will be displayed.
Unlocking the trunk lid with the master
key
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The master key should only be used to unlock
the trunk lid in emergencies (if the remote con-
trol is not working or the vehicle is without
power). Open the trunk lid as follows:
1. Insert the master key into the upper or
lower part of the plug covering the lock.
2. Twist upward or downward to remove the
plug.
3. Unlock the trunk lid.
