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In this case:
1. Stop the car in a suitable place and switch off the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
3. If both warning lights go off, no further action is required and the car can be driven.
4. If both lights remain on after the engine has been restarted, switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid
level. See page 157
for the location of the reservoir.
Door open warning
The driver will be alerted if one of the doors, the hood, or the trunk lid are open or ajar.
At low speeds
If the car is moving at a speed of less than approximately 4 m.p.h. (7 km/h), the Information symbol in the
instrument panel will light up and a message will be shown in the information display indicating which door(s), etc is
not completely closed.
At higher speeds
If the car is moving at a speed above approximately 4 m.p.h. (7 km/h), the Warning symbol in the instrument
panel will light up and a message will be shown in the information display indicating which door(s), etc is not
completely closed.
Hood and trunk
If the hood and/or trunk lid is not completely closed, the Information symbol in the instrument panel will light
up and a message will be displayed, regardless of the vehicle's speed.
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Information display
Messages
When an indicator or warning light in the instrument panel comes on, a message is also shown in the information
display. To read a message:
Press the READ button (A).
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Pressing READ repeatedly enables you to scroll to any other messages that may be stored.
If a message is displayed when e.g. you are using the trip computer, this message must be read before you can access
the trip computer.
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Lighting panel
1. Headlight/parking light switch
2. Instrument panel lighting
3. Front fog lights
4. Fuel filler door unlock button
5. Rear fog light
Parking lights
The front and rear parking lights can be turned on even when the ignition is switched off.
Turn switch 1 to position . The license plate lights also illuminate when the parking lights are switched on.
Headlights
Turn the ignition key to position II.
The low beam headlights (daytime running lights) illuminate automatically, except when the light switch (1) is in
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signals will flash three times and the lever will automatically return to its initial position.
NOTE: If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb.
High/low beam headlights
Continuous high beams
Turn the ignition key to position II.
With the light switch (1) in position , (see page 38) pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel
(position 4) to toggle between high and low beams.
High beam flash
Turn the ignition key to position II.
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.
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Pull the direction indicator lever as far as possible towards the steering wheel (to position 4) and release it.
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 51
for more information.
1. Factory setting
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Trip computer
Trip computer
The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in your car and has four menus (five on Canadian
models) that can be shown in the information display.
Driving distance on current fuel reserve
Average fuel consumption
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Current fuel consumption
Average speed
NOTE: Current speed in m.p.h. (Canadian models only)
NOTE: Warning messages from the car's monitoring systems will override the trip computer function. If a warning
message is shown in the information display while you are using the trip computer, you must acknowledge the
message by pressing the READ button (A). Press button A again to return to the trip computer function.
Controls
The four trip computer functions (five on Canadian models) can be accessed by twisting INFO (B) one step at a time
in either direction. Twisting a fifth time (sixth time on Canadian models) returns you to the original function.
The trip computer can be reset (average fuel consumption and average speed will be erased from system memory) by
pressing RESET (C) for at least five seconds.
Driving distance on current fuel reserve
This 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 the driving distance on current fuel reserve is less than 12 miles (20 km), "----
" will be displayed in the information display.
Average fuel consumption
This value indicates fuel consumption since the last time the trip computer was reset (by pressing RESET, button C).
When the engine is switched off, information on fuel consumption is stored and remains in system memory until the
RESET (button C) is pressed again.
Current fuel consumption
This value indicates the current fuel consumption, based on readings taken once per second. When the car is not
moving, "----" will be displayed.
Average speed
This value indicates average speed since the last time the trip computer was reset (by pressing RESET, 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.
Current speed in m.p.h. (Canadian models only)
This function provides the driver with an instantaneous conversion of the car's current speed from km/h to m.p.h.
NOTE: Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the circumference of the tires on the car, tire inflation,
or driving style.
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Cruise control
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Cruise control
The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel hub.
Engaging the cruise control function
1. Press the CRUISE button. CRUISE will appear in the function display in the center of the instrument panel.
NOTE: This does not set the vehicle's speed.
2. Press + or - to set the current speed. CRUISE ON will be displayed.
Increasing or decreasing speed
Use + 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. This will become the set speed when the
button is released.
Press + or - for approximately a half second 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 20 mph. (30 km/h).
Momentary acceleration, for less than 1 minute (e.g. when passing another car), does not affect cruise control
operation. The car will automatically return to the previously set speed when the accelerator pedal is released.
Temporarily disengaging the cruise control
Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise control. CRUISE will appear in the function display. The currently set speed is
stored in the system's memory.
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Cruise control is also automatically disengaged:
If the speed drops below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) when driving uphill.
When the brake or clutch pedal is depressed.
If the gear selector is moved to position N.
During wheel spin or wheel lock-up.
If the vehicle's speed is increased by using the accelerator pedal for more than 1 minute.
Returning to the set speed
Press the button to resume the previously set speed.
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Cruise control
Disengaging cruise control
Cruise control can also be disengaged by:
Pressing the CRUISE button (CRUISE ON will no longer be shown in the function display.
Putting the gear selector in (N)eutral.
WARNING!
Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads. Cruise control may not
maintain set speed on steep downgrades.
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Right-side steering wheel lever
Windshield wipers
A. Windshield/headlight washers
B. Rain sensor (option) - on/off
C. Thumb wheel
D. Not in use
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B - Rain sensor (option)
The rain sensor automatically regulates windshield wiper speed according to the amount of water on the windshield.
The sensitivity of the rain sensor is adjusted by moving the thumb wheel (C in the illustration on the previous page) up
(the wipers will sweep the windshield more frequently) or down (the wipers will sweep the windshield less frequently).
On/Off
To activate the rain sensor:
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Put the windshield wiper lever in position 0.
3. Press button B (see the illustration on the previous page). The rain sensor symbol will appear in the lower display.
The rain sensor can be deactivated by:
Pressing button (B) with the ignition on. or
Moving the windshield wiper lever down. If the lever is moved up, the rain sensor function will remain activated.
CAUTION!
The rain sensor should be deactivated when washing the car 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.
The rain sensor is automatically deactivated:
When the key is removed from the ignition.
Five minutes after the ignition is switched off if the key is left in the ignition.
C - Thumb wheel
The thumb wheel is used to set the wiper interval when intermittent wiping is selected, or the sensitivity to the amount
of rain on the windshield when the rain sensor is selected. Move the wheel upward or downward to increase/decrease
wiper speed when the intermittent function is selected, or to increase/decrease the optional rain sensor's sensitivity
when the this function is activated.
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Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers
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Lightly pull up the front edge of any of the buttons (A or B) 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 A as far as possible and release to automatically close the front
window(s) completely.
All windows
Button C 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
A sensor at the lower edge of the mirror reacts to headlights from following traffic and automatically reduces glare.
Rearview mirror with compass (option)
The upper right-hand corner of the rearview mirror has an integrated display that shows the compass direction toward
which the car is pointing. Eight different directions can be displayed: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW. The display
shows your car's orientation with respect to true north.
Calibrating the compass
The compass may need to be calibrated in certain cases. If calibration is required, the character C appears in the
mirror's display.
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To calibrate the mirror:
1. Stop the car in a large, open area, away from traffic.
2. Start the car.
3. Using a pen or similar object, hold the button (1) depressed for at least six seconds. The character C will be
displayed again.
4. Drive slowly in a circle at a maximum speed of 6 m.p.h. (10 km/h) until a compass direction is displayed.
Calibration is complete.
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Mirrors
Adjusting the zone
The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones. The compass is adjusted for the zone to which the car was delivered.
Select a different zone as follows:
1. Turn on the ignition.
2. Using a pen or similar object, hold the button (1 in the illustration on the previous page) depressed for at least 3
seconds. The number for the current area is displayed.
3. Press the button repeatedly until the number for the required geographical area (1-15) is displayed.
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A few seconds after browsing is complete, the display reverts to the compass direction.
Power door mirrors
The mirror control switches are located on the driver's door armrest.
To adjust the mirrors:
Driver's door mirror: Press the L button (a light in the switch will go on) to activate the adjustment control. Use this
control to adjust the driver's door mirror.
Passenger's door mirror: Press the R switch (a light in the switch will go on) to activate the adjustment control. Use
this control to adjust the passenger's door mirror.
After you have adjusted the mirror(s), press the L or R switch again (the LED will go out) to deactivate the adjustment
control.
WARNING!
The mirrors should always be adjusted prior to driving. Objects seen in the passenger's side wide -angle door mirror
are closer than they appear to be.
Storing the mirrors' position
The position of the power door mirrors is stored when the car is locked with the remote control. When the car is
unlocked with the same remote control, the mirrors will move to the stored position.
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Personal settings
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