02 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel
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Instrument panel
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Turn signal indicators – right/left
Text window – The text window displays
information and warning messages.
Temperature gauge – The pointer should
be approximately midway on the gauge
when driving. Do not drive the vehicle if
the warning light is on. The text window
will provide you with additional informa-
tion. If the engine temperature remains
high, check coolant level – see page 222.
Trip odometer – The trip odometers are
used for measuring shorter distances. The
right-hand digit gives tenth of a mile/kilo-
meter. Press the button for more than
2 seconds to reset. Change between tripodometers 1 and 2 using one short press
on the button. – The display presents infor-
mation and warning messages, the ambi-
ent temperature, and the clock, etc. When
the ambient temperature is between 23°
and 36 °F (–5° and +2 °C), a snowflake
symbol is shown in the display. This sym-
bol serves as a warning for possible slip-
pery road surfaces. Please note that this
symbol does not indicate a fault with your
car. At low speeds, or when the car is not
moving, the temperature readings may be
slightly higher than the actual ambient tem-
perature.
Odometer
Speedometer
Warning symbol
High beam indicator
Tachometer – The tachometer shows
engine speed in thousands of revolutions
per minute (rpm). Do not drive continuously
with the needle in the red area of the dial,
which indicates maximum allowable
engine rpm range. Instead, shift to a higher
gear or slow the vehicle down. The engine
management system will automatically
prevent excessively high engines speeds.
This will be noticeable as a pronounced
unevenness in engine speed.
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Center console buttons............................. 64
Central locking system - remote key....... 127
Changing a wheel.................................... 197
Changing coolant....................................218
Charge air cooler..................................... 294
Check Engine warning light....................... 61
Child restraint anchors......................... 48, 50
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 39
Child restraint systems.............................. 40
Child safety................................................ 37
Child safety locks....................................132
Climate system.......................................... 94
refrigerant............................................. 94
Clock reset button..................................... 58
Coat hanger............................................. 117
Cold weather precautions........................ 168
Compact disc care
CD care............................................... 270
Convertible seats....................................... 44
Coolant.................................................... 222
changing............................................. 218
Courtesy light........................................... 111Cup holder
rear seat.............................................. 116
Curb weight............................................. 185
Current fuel consumption.......................... 76
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Daytime running lights............................... 68
Defroster
rear window and door mirrors.............. 75
rear window and mirrors..................... 100
windshield............................................. 99
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 166
Dimensions.............................................. 286
Disabling the passenger's side front airbag 28
Display, instrument panel.......................... 58
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 253
Door mirrors............................................... 85
defroster............................................... 75
Door mirrors, folding.................................. 64
Driver distraction warning.......................... 14
Driving conditions, difficult......................147
Driving economically................................ 146
Driving through water..............................147
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Economical driving.................................. 146
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 87
Electrical system...................................... 295
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emission inspection readiness................ 215
Engine
specifications...................................... 294
starting................................................ 143
Engine oil................................................. 220
checking............................................. 220
specifications...................................... 293
Environment............................................... 13
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Federal Clean Air Act............................... 214
Flat tires
changing............................................. 195
repairing with tire sealing system....... 189
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 209
placing correctly................................. 143
Fog light...............................................60, 69
