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Accumulated time and current saved fuel
consumption (ml (mililiter)) \fy Idling \btop
\bystem (if equipped for Thailand)
JVI0011XType A
JVC0021XType BTheswitch*Bis used in the setting mode to
select and decide a menu of Type A and B.
Accumulated time (Type A):
The Accumulated time mode shows the accumulated
time Idling \btop \bystem has \feen operated since the
last reset.
Resetting is done \fy pushing the
switch*Bfor
longer than 1 second. (The saved fuel is also reset at
the same time.) Current saved fuel consumption (Type A):
The Current saved fuel consumption mode shows the
current saved fuel consumption \fy Idling \btop \bystem
has \feen operated since the last reset.
Accumulated time (Type B):
The Accumulated time mode shows the accumulated
time Idling \btop \bystem has \feen operated since the
time the ignition switch was turned ON.
Resetting is done \fy pushing the
switch*Bfor
longer than 1 second. (The saved fuel is also reset at
the same time.)
Current saved fuel consumption (Type B):
The Current saved fuel consumption mode shows the
current saved fuel consumption \fy Idling \btop \bystem
has \feen operated since the time the ignition switch
was turned ON. \bee “Idling \btop \bystem (if equipped
for Thailand)” (P.5-19) .
\betting
JVI0013X
Setting cannot be made while driving. A mes-
sage “Setting can only be operated when
stopped” is also displayed on the vehicle
information display.
The
switch*Aandswitch*Bare used in the setting mode to select and set a menu.
SKIP:
Push the
switch*Ato move to the warning
check mode.
Push the
switch*Bto select other menus.
ALERT:
The alert menu can \fe set to notify the following items.
. TIMER
\belect this su\fmenu to specify when the "time to
rest" indicator activates.
. ICY
\belect this su\fmenu to display the low outside
temperature warning.
To return to the top page of the setting mode, select
“BACK”.
TIME SETTING (CURRENT TIME) :
. CURRENT TIME
Adjust the date and time (hour and minute) of the
clock on the meter.
TIME SETTING (Birthday and Anniversary):
The \firthday and anniversary message reminds you of
the anniversary or a \firthday the driver should
remem\fer.
. BIRTHDAY
\belect this su\fmenu to adjust the date of the
Birthday message.
. ANNIVER\bARY
\belect this su\fmenu to adjust the date of the
Anniversary message.
\belect the display image to set the desired display
image of the Anniversary message.
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.WEDDING DAY
Select this s\fbmen\f t\b adj\fst the date \bf the
wedding day message.
MAINTENANCE:
The maintenance intervals \bf the f\bll\bwing items can
be set \br reset f\br the reminders.
. OIL
Select this s\fbmen\f t\b set \br reset the distance
f\br changing the engine \bil.
. FILTER
Select this s\fbmen\f t\b set \br reset the distance
f\br replacing the \bil filter.
. TIRE
Select this s\fbmen\f t\b set \br reset the distance
f\br replacing tires.
. OTHER
Select this s\fbmen\f and set \br reset the distance
f\br replacing items \bther than the engine \bil, \bil
filter and tires.
T\b ret\frn t\b the t\bp page \bf the setting m\bde, select
“BACK”.
OPTIONS (UNIT) (except for Hong Kong):
The \bpti\bn men\f bel\bw can be set t\b y\b\fr preference.
. UNIT
Select this s\fbmen\f t\b ch\b\bse the \fnit.
. LANGUAGE
Select this s\fbmen\f t\b ch\b\bse the display
lang\fage.
. STOP/START (if eq\fipped f\br E\fr\bpe)
Select this s\fbmen\f t\b ch\b\bse the CO2 savings
\br the engine st\bp time \fsing the St\bp/Start
System.
(See “St\bp/Start System (CO2 savings ) (if
eq\fipped f\br E\fr\bpe)” (P.2-28) .) T\b ret\frn t\b the t\bp page \bf the setting m\bde, select
“BACK”.
Warning check
JVI0014X
T\b see if there are any \bf the f\bll\bwing warnings and
c\brresp\bnding details, select this men\f.
.
Seat belt warning
. N\b key warning
. L\bw f\fel warning
. Parking brake release warning
. D\b\br/back d\b\br \bpen warning
SKIP:
P\fsh the
switch*At\b m\bve t\b the warning
check m\bde.
P\fsh the
switch*Bt\b select \bther men\fs.
ALERT:
This item is available \bnly when a warning is displayed.
Select this men\f t\b see the details \bf warnings.
Resetting displays
When the average f\fel c\bns\fmpti\bn, average speed,
elapsed time is displayed, p\fsh the trip c\bmp\fter
m\bde switch
*Af\br l\bnger than 3 sec\bnds. The
display \bf average f\fel c\bns\fmpti\bn, average speed,
elapsed time, trip \bd\bmeter, acc\fm\flated time (f\br
Idling St\bp System) and c\frrent saved f\fel c\bns\fmp-
ti\bn (f\br Idling St\bp System) will be reset at the same
time.
STOP/START SYSTEM (CO2 savings ) (if
eq\fipped f\br E\fr\bpe)
JVI0269XType A
JVI0270XType BThe CO2 savings and the engine st\bp time (f\br Type
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B) using the Stop/Start System are kept in a su\fmenu.
Trip Saving \bType A)
The Trip Saving mode shows the estimated CO2
exhaust emissions prevented since last reset.
It is possi\fle to reset using the [RESET] su\fmenu then
push the
switch*Ato set to zero.
NOTE:
The [Trip Saving] value is the same information
that is displayed when the engine is automati-
cally stopped by the Stop/Start System.
Total Saving \bType B)
The Total Saving mode shows:
. The estimated CO2 exhaust emissions prevented.
. The time that the engine has \feen stopped \fy the
Stop/Start System.
NOTE:
The [Total Saving] values cannot be reset and
show accumulated Stop/Start System informa-
tion since the vehicle was built.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
SIC3782Type A
SIC3783Type BRENAULT recommends that you consult the local
regulations concerning the use of lights.
AUTO position \bif equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and
the headlight switch is in the “AUTO” position, the
headlights, front clearance lights, instrument panel
lights, rear com\fination light, and other lights turn on
automatically depending on the \frightness of the
surroundings.
The headlights will turn on automatically at twilight or in rainy weather \bwhen the windshield wiper is operated
continuously) \bfor Hong Kong) .
When the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF”
position, the lights will turn off automatically.
JVI0023X
CAUTION:
Do not place any objects on top of the sensor*A. The sensor senses the brightness level and
controls the autolight function. If the sensor is
covered, it reacts as if it is dark, and the
headlights will illuminate.
position
Theposition turns on the front clearance lights,
instrument panel lights, rear com\fination lights and
other lights.
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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position
Theposition turns on the headlights in addition to
the other lights\f
Headlight beam
\bIC3785
To turn on the high beam, push the lever towards the
front position*1\f
To turn off the high beam, return the lever to the neutral
position
*2\f
To flash the headlights, pull the lever towards the
rearmost position
*3\f The headlights can be flashed
even when the headlights are not on\f If equipped, when the lever is pulled towards the
rearmost position
*3after the ignition switch is
placed in the “OFF” or “LOCK” position, the headlight
will turn on and stay on for 30 seconds\f The lever can
be pulled 4 times for up to 2 minutes\f
Daytime light system (if equipped)
Even if the headlight switch is off, the daytime lights
will come on after starting the engine\f However, you
cannot change low beam to high beam when the light
switch is off\f
When the light switch is turned to the
position,
the headlight low beam will turn off\f
BATTERY \bAVER \bY\bTEM
The light reminder chime will sound if the driver’s door
is opened while the following improper operations
occur:
. The headlight switch is in either the
orposition, and the ignition switch in the “ACC”,
“OFF” or “LOCK” position\f
. The headlight switch is in the “AUTO” position and
the front or rear fog light (if equipped) is turned on
while the ignition switch is in the “ACC”, “OFF” or
“LOCK” position\f
Be sure to turn the headlight switch to the “OFF”
position when you leave the vehicle\f
Type A
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition while the engine is running, the lights will
automatically turn off after pushing the ignition switch
to the “ACC”, “OFF” or “LOCK” position and opening
the driver’s side door\f
When the headlight switch remains in either the
orposition after the lights automatically turn off,
the lights will turn on when the engine is started\f Type B
If the doors are closed and locked with the remote
controller, the Intelligent Key or the door request
switch (if equipped) while the headlight switch is in
either the
orposition, the battery saver
function will turn off the lights to prevent the battery
from being discharged\f The lights will turn on when the
doors are being opened\f
CAUTION:
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is not
running for extended periods of time to prevent
the battery from being discharged.
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HEADLIGHT AIMING CONTROL (if
equi\f\fed)
Ma\bual ty\fe
SIC2275
The headlight aimi\bg co\btrol o\ferates whe\b the
ig\bitio\b switch is i\b the “ON” \fositio\b a\bd the headlight
is o\b to allow the headlight axis to be adjusted
accordi\bg to the drivi\bg co\bditio\b.
Whe\b drivi\bg with \bo heavy load/luggage or drivi\bg o\b
a flat road, select the \bormal \fositio\b “0”.
If the \bumber of occu\fa\bts a\bd load/luggage i\b the
vehicle cha\bges, the headlight axis may become higher
tha\b \bormal.
If the vehicle is traveli\bg o\b a hilly road, the headlights
may directly shi\be o\b the rearview a\bd outside mirrors
of a vehicle ahead or the wi\bdshield of a\b o\bcomi\bg
vehicle, which may obscure other drivers’ visio\b.
To adjust to the \fro\fer aimi\bg height, tur\b the switch
accordi\bgly. The higher the \bumber, desig\bated o\b the
switch, the lower the headlight axis.
Select the switch \fositio\b by referri\bg to the followi\bg
sam\fles.
Switch \fo-sitio\b Number of
fro\bt seat
occu\fa\bts Number of
rear seat
occu\fa\bts Weight of load i\b lug-
gage com\fartme\bt
0 1 or 2 No occu-
\fa\bts No load
1 2 3 No load
22 3 A\f\froximately 48 kg
(106 lb)
31 No occu-
\fa\bts A\f\froximately 279 kg
(615 lb)
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
SIC3786
CAUTION:
The turn signal switch will not be cancelled
automatically if the steering wheel turning angle
does not exceed the preset amount. After the
turn or lane change, make sure that the turn
signal switch is returned to its original position.
Tur\b sig\bal
To tur\b o\b the tur\b sig\bals, move the lever u\f*1or
dow\b*2towards the desired directio\b. Whe\b the
tur\b is com\fleted, the tur\b sig\bal ca\bcels automati-
cally.
La\be cha\bge sig\bal
To tur\b o\b the la\be cha\bge sig\bals, move the lever u\f*1or dow\b*2towards the desired directio\b.
If the lever is moved back right after movi\bg u\f
*1or
dow\b*2, the light will flash 3 times (if equi\f\fed) .
To ca\bcel the flashi\bg, move the lever to the o\f\fosite
directio\b.
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FRONT FOG LIGHTS
SIC3811Type A
SIC3813Type BTo tu\fn on the \b\font \bog lights, tu\fn the \bog light switch
to theposition with the headlight switch in theo\fposition.
To tu\fn o\b\b the \bog lights, tu\fn the \bog light switch to the
“OFF” position.
When the headlight switch is in the “AUTO” position (i\b
equipped):
. Tu\fning the \bog light switch to the
position
will tu\fn on the headlights, \bog lights and the othe\f
lights while the ignition switch is in the “ON” position o\f the engine is \funning.
REAR FOG LIGHT
SIC3812Type A
SIC4066Type B
SIC3814Type CTo tu\fn on the \fea\f \bog light, tu\fn the \bog light switch to
theo\fposition. The switch \fetu\fns to theposition automatically, and the \fea\f \bog light will
illuminate with the \b\font \bog lights. Make su\fe the
indicato\f light on the inst\fument panel illuminates.
To tu\fn o\b\b the \fea\f \bog light, tu\fn the \bog light switch to
the
position again. Make su\fe theindicato\f
light on the inst\fument panel tu\fns o\b\b.
To tu\fn o\b\b both the \b\font and \fea\f \bog lights, tu\fn the
\bog light switch to the “OFF” position.
When the headlight switch is in the “AUTO” position (i\b
equipped):
. Tu\fning the \bog light switch to the
position
will tu\fn on the headlights, \bog lights and the othe\f
lights while the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position o\f the engine is \funning.
The \fea\f \bog light should be used only when visibility is
se\fiously \feduced. [Gene\fally, to less than 100 m (328
\bt)]
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if equipped)
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WARNING:
In freezing temperatures, the washer fluid may
freeze on the windshield and obscure your
vision. Warm the windshield with the defogger
before you wash the windshield.
CAUTION:
.Do not operate the washer continuously for
longer than 30 seconds.
. Do not operate the washer if the window
washer fluid reservoir is empty.
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
JVI0271\fType A (example)
JVI0034\fType B (example)Th\b windshi\bld wip\br and wash\br op\brat\b wh\bn th\b
ignition switch is in th\b “ON” position.
Wip\br op\bration
Th\b l\bv\br position “INT” or “”*1op\brat\bs th\b
wip\br int\brmitt\bntly.
. If \bquipp\bd, th\b int\brmitt\bnt op\bration can b\b
adjust\bd by turning th\b adjustm\bnt control knob,
(long\br)
*Aor (short\br)*B.
. If \bquipp\bd, th\b sp\b\bd of th\b int\brmitt\bnt op\bra-
tion vari\bs d\bp\bnding on th\b v\bhicl\b sp\b\bd.
Th\b l\bv\br position “AUTO”
*1op\brat\bs th\b rain
s\bnsing auto wip\br syst\bm (if \bquipp\bd) . (S\b\b “Rain-
s\bnsing auto wip\br syst\bm” (P.2-33) .)
Th\b l\bv\br position “LO” or “
”*2op\brat\bs th\b
wip\br at low sp\b\bd.
Th\b l\bv\br position “HI” or “
”*3op\brat\bs th\b
wip\br at high sp\b\bd.
To stop th\b wip\br op\bration, mov\b th\b l\bv\br up to th\b
“OFF” position.
Th\b l\bv\br position “MIST” or “
”*4op\brat\bs th\b
wip\br on\b sw\b\bp. Th\b l\bv\br automatically r\bturns to its
original position. If the windshield wiper operation is interrupted
by snow etc., the wiper may stop moving to
protect its motor. If this occurs, turn the wiper
switch to OFF and remove the snow etc. on and
around the wiper arms. In approximately 20
seconds, turn the switch ON again to operate
the wiper.
Wash\br op\bration
To op\brat\b th\b wash\br, pull th\b l\bv\br toward th\b back
of th\b v\bhicl\b*5until th\b d\bsir\bd amount of wash\br
fluid is spr\bad on th\b windshi\bld. Th\b wip\br will
automatically op\brat\b s\bv\bral tim\bs.
RAIN-SENSING AUTO WIPER SYSTEM (if
\bquipp\bd)
SIC4018Type A
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WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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SIC3909Type BThe rain-sensing au\fo wiper s\bs\fem can au\foma\ficall\b
\furn on \fhe wipers and adjus\f \fhe wiper speed
depending on \fhe rainfall and \fhe vehicle speed b\b
using \fhe rain sensor loca\fed on \fhe upper par\f of \fhe
windshield.
To se\f \fhe rain-sensing au\fo wiper s\bs\fem, push \fhe
lever down \fo \fhe “AUTO” posi\fion
*1. The wiper will
sweep once while \fhe igni\fion swi\fch is in \fhe “ON”
posi\fion.
The rain sensor sensi\fivi\f\b level can be adjus\fed b\b
\furning \fhe knob \foward \fhe fron\f
*2(High) or \foward
\fhe rear*3(Low) .
. High — High sensi\five opera\fion
. Low — Low sensi\five opera\fion
To \furn \fhe rain-sensing au\fo wiper s\bs\fem off, push up
\fhe lever \fo \fhe “OFF” posi\fion, or pull down \fhe lever
\fo \fhe “
” (LO) or “” (HI) posi\fion.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the rain sensor and around it when
the wiper switch is in the “AUTO” position and
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The
wipers may operate unexpectedly and cause to
an injury or a wiper damage. .
The rain-sensing auto wipers are intended
for use during rain. If the switch is left in the
“AUTO” position, the wipers may operate
unexpectedly when dirt, fingerprints, oil film
or insects are stuck on or around the sensor.
The wipers may also operate when exhaust
gas or moisture affect the rain sensor.
. When the windshield glass is coated with
water repellent, the speed of the rain-sen-
sing auto wipers may be higher even though
the amount of the rainfall is small.
. Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing auto
wiper system when you use a car wash.
. The rain-sensing auto wipers may not oper-
ate if rain does not hit the rain sensor even if
it is raining.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH (if equipped)
JVI0273XType A
JVI0274XType BIf the rear window wiper operation is interrupted
by snow etc., the wiper may stop moving to
protect its motor. If this occurs, turn the wiper
switch to OFF and remove the snow etc. on and
around the wiper arms. In approximately 1
minute, turn the switch ON again to operate
the wiper.
The rear window wiper and washer opera\fes when \fhe
igni\fion swi\fch is in \fhe “ON” posi\fion.
Wiper opera\fion
The swi\fch posi\fion “INT”*1opera\fes \fhe wiper
in\fermi\f\fen\fl\b.
The swi\fch posi\fion “ON”
*2opera\fes \fhe wiper
con\finuousl\b.
To s\fop \fhe wiper opera\fion, \furn \fhe swi\fch \fo \fhe
“OFF” posi\fion.
Reverse synchronization function (if equipped):
When \fhe windshield wiper swi\fch is on, moving \fhe
selec\for lever \fo \fhe “R” (Reverse) posi\fion will opera\fe
\fhe rear window wiper.
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Washer operation
To operate the washer, push the lever toward the front
of the vehi\fle*3until the desired amount of washer
fluid is spread on the rear window. The wiper will
automati\fally operate several times.
\bIC4127Type A
\bIC4145Type BThe rear window defogger swit\fh operates when the
ignition swit\fh is in the “ON” position.
The defogger is used to redu\fe the moisture, fog or
frost on the rear window surfa\fe and outside door
mirror surfa\fe (if equipped) to improve the rear view.
When the defogger swit\fh
*1is pushed, the indi\fator
light*2illuminates and the defogger operates for
approximately 15 minutes. After the preset time has
passed, the defogger will turn off automati\fally.
To turn off the defogger manually, push the defogger
swit\fh again.
CAUTION:
. When operating the defogger continuously,
be sure to start the engine. Otherwise, it may
cause the battery to discharge.
. When cleaning the inner side of the window,
be careful not to scratch or damage the
electrical conductors on the surface of the
window.
NOTE:
When the rear defogger is turned on, the Stop/
Start (Idling Stop) System (if equipped) will not
be activated.
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DEFOGGER SWITCH (if equipped)
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SIC2475
The hazard indi\fator f\basher swit\fh operates with the
ignition swit\fh in any position ex\fept when the battery
is dis\fharged.
The hazard indi\fator f\basher is used to warn other
drivers when you have to stop or park under
emergen\fy \fonditions.
When the hazard indi\fator f\basher swit\fh is pushed, a\b\b
turn signa\b \bights wi\b\b f\bash. To turn off the hazard
indi\fator f\basher, push the hazard indi\fator f\basher
swit\fh again.
JVI0362X
The horn swit\fh operates with the ignition swit\fh in
any position ex\fept when the battery is dis\fharged.
When the horn swit\fh is pushed and he\bd, the horn wi\b\b
sound. Re\beasing the horn swit\fh wi\b\b \fease the horn
sound.
MANUAL WINDOWS (if equipped)
SIC4435
The side windows \fan be opened*1or \f\bosed*2by turning the hand \frank on ea\fh door.
POWER WINDOWS (if equipped)
WARNING:
.Make sure that all passengers have their
hands, etc. inside the vehicle before operat-
ing the power windows.
. Never leave children or adults who would
normally require the support of others alone
in the vehicle. They could unknowingly
activate switches or controls and inadver-
tently become involved in an accident.
The power windows operate when the ignition swit\fh
is in the “ON” position.
To open a window, push down the power window
swit\fh.
To \f\bose a window, pu\b\b up the power window swit\fh.
HAZARD INDICATOR FLASHER
SWITCH HORN
WINDOWS
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