1993-2002 Seat Ibiza SUV Controls and equipment User Manual
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37Instrument panel
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
CCoonnttrroollss aanndd eeqquuiippmmeenntt
IInnssttrruummeenntt ppaanneell
TTaabbllee
Overview of the instrument panel
1
Door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
2
Air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102/107/113
3
Light switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
4
Knurled wheel for instrument lighting* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5
Knurled wheel for light range adjustment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6
Indicator/dipped beam lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
7
Instrument panel and warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39/47
8
Driver Air Bag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Horn
9
Ignition and steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
10
Wiper/washer/rear window washer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Multifunction indicator lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
11
Hazard warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
12
Switch for heated window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
13
Air Bag disconnection warning lamp
1)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
14
Cupholder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
15
Radio housing*
2)
/Radionavigation system*
16
Passenger Air Bag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
17
Glove compartment/Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
18
Switches for:
heating and ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
19
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Lighter/plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
20
Handbrake lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
21
Automatic*/manual gear lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
22
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
23
Steering column adjustment lever* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
24
Object compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
25
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
26
Controls for electric outside mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
27
Central locking button* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
28
Electric windows controls* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
1)
This equipment will vary according to the country.
2)
An additional instructions manual is included for vehicles with a factory-fitted radio. If
the radio is subsequently fitted, follow indications in the "Accessories, modifications
and replacement of parts" chapter.
38 Instrument panel
• Some of the aforementioned equipment is fitted only on some
model versions or is optional.
• Controls on right hand drive models may slightly vary. The
symbols for the controls, however, are the same as for left hand
drive versions.
39Instrument panel
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
The arrangement of the instruments depends on the model and
the engine fitted.
1
Revolutions counter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2
Coolant temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5
Digital clock* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Outside temperature* indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Multifunction* indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6
Selector lever position display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
7
Mileage clock with service interval indicator* . 45-46
IInnssttrruummeennttss
Instrument overview
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
rpm x 1000
km/h
1/1
1/2
0
50
90
130
14
:
31
P RND432
R N D 4 3 2
1
2
3
5 6
0
0.0
km
40
20
0
60
80
100
140
180
220
10
30
50
70
90
200
160
120
4
7
B6L-0003
Fig. 34
40 Instrument panel
Revolutions counter*
CCaauuttiioonn
On no account must the revolutions counter needle move into the red zone
of the scale.
FFoorr tthhee ssaakkee ooff tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt
Changing up in good time helps to save fuel and keep the noise down.
Change down a gear at the latest when the engine turn over is no
longer smooth.
Avoid high engine revolutions during the running-in period.
Coolant temperature
The gauge starts to work when the ignition is switched on.
When the ignition is switched on the warning lamp
c
flashes for a
few seconds as a functional check.
a
CCoolldd
Avoid high engine speeds and do not work engine too hard yet.
b
NNoorrmmaall
When the vehicle is driven normally the needle should settle down in the
central zone.
When engine is working hard and the ambient temperature is high, the
needle may move a long way up.
TThhiiss iiss nnoott sseerriioouuss aass lloonngg aass tthhee wwaarrnniinngg llaammpp
c
ddooeess nnoott ffllaasshh..
c
WWaarrnniinngg llaammpp
If the lamp flashes and a tone is heard at the same time when driving, first
check the coolant temperature being displayed.
If the needle is in the normal zone, top the coolant up at the next
opportunity.
If the reading is in the right hand area, the temperature of the coolant level
is too high.
SSttoopp,, sswwiittcchh eennggiinnee ooffff
and try to find cause of trouble
⇒
"Cooling system" chapter.
5
6
1/1
1/
50
90
130
P RND432
a
b
c
IBN-102
Fig. 35
NNoottee wwaarrnniinnggss iinn ""CCoooolliinngg ssyysstteemm"" cchhaapptteerr..
WWAARRNNIINNGG
41Instrument panel
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
CCaauuttiioonn
Additional lights in front of the cooling air intake interfere with the flow of
cooling air. At high ambient temperatures and full throttle there isa danger
that the engine will then overheat.
Fuel gauge
The gauge starts to work when the ignition is switched on. The
warning lamp will light up for a few seconds as a functional check
when the ignition is switched on.
The tank holds about 45 litres.
When the needle moves to the red reserve zone, warning light
d
lights up at the same time that an acoustic warning signal is
produced; this means that approximately 7 litres of fuel remain.
Speedometer
The speedometer is fitted with a digital mileage clock and a trip
mileage clock, as well as a service interval indicator*.
During the running in period you must note the instructions in the
chapter "The first 1,500 km and afterwards".
DDiiggiittaall ddiissppllaayy iinn tthhee iinnssttrruummeenntt ppaanneell
Digital clock*
The digital clock is set by turning a knob that is on the bottom right
next to the speedometer.
• The hours are set by turning the button anti-clockwise until it
stops. By turning the knob once, you move forward one hour. By
turning and holding the knob, the hours move forward
continuously.
• The minutes are set by turning the button clockwise until it stops.
By turning the knob once, you move forward one minute. By
turning and holding the knob, the minutes move forward
continuously.
The knob can be used to set the clock to the exact second.
• Turn the knob to the right until the time is set to exactly one
minute before the required time.
• Turn the button to the right just as the seconds indicator of an
accurately set clock shows one full minute.
Turning the button to the left sets the clock to the required arrow.
Fig. 36
60
8
70
1/1
1/2
0
0
130
P RND432
d
IBN-103
42 Instrument panel
Outside temperature indicator*
The outside temperature is displayed when the ignition is on.
For temperatures ranging –7 °C and +6 °C, there is -apart from the
temperature clock- an ice cristal icon slights up and if speed is
above 10 km/h an acoustic warning will sound.
TThhee ssnnoowwffllaakkee ssyymmbbooll iiss ttoo wwaarrnn tthhee ddrriivveerr ttoo ttaakkee eexxttrraa ccaarree wwhheenn
tthheerree iiss aa rriisskk ooff iiccee ffoorrmmiinngg oonn tthhee rrooaadd..
When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the
temperature displayed may be slightly higher than the actual
outside temperature as a result of radiant heat from the engine.
Multifunction indicator*
The multifunction indicator includes:
• Time
• Driving time
• Average speed
• Distance driven
• Autonomy
• Average fuel consumption
• Instant consumption
• Exterior temperature
The function selector and the "reset" button are located in the
windshield wiper lever.
With the ignition switched on, repeatedly press the upper or lower
part of the function selector and each of the functions will be
displayed consecutively.
WWhheenn ttuurrnniinngg tthhee iiggnniittiioonn oonn
the previously selected function
before turning the ignition off will be activated, unless outside
temperature is in the frost area, which would then activate the frost
function.
If the battery is disconnected, all stored values will be deleted.
MMeemmoorryy
The system is fitted with two memories which function automatically.
AA ppaarrttiiaall rroouuttee mmeemmoorryy ((MMuullttiiffuunnccttiioonn iinnddiiccaattoorr 11))
collects the following
data from ignition switch on to switch off:
Driving time, distance driven and fuel consumed.
If driving is resumed within two hours from switching off the ignition, the
calculation will include all values accumulated while driving. If driving is
km/h
40
20
0
60
80
100
140
180
220
260
10
30
50
70
90
120
160
200
240
2
0
B6L-0004
Fig. 37
43Instrument panel
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
interrupted for more than two hours, the memory will be deleted
automatically.
AA ttoottaall rroouuttee mmeemmoorryy ((MMuullttiiffuunnccttiioonn iinnddiiccaattoorr 22))
collects two driving data of
any number of partial routes up to a total of 100 driving hours, 10,000
kilometers driven and a consumption of 1,000 liters of fuel. These data are
valuable for the calculation of average values for fuel consumption and
speed applicable to all driven partial routes.
If any of the aforementioned values are exceeded, the memory will be
deleted and the calculation will start over. As opposed to partial route
memory, this memory is not deleted even if driving is not resumed within
two hours.
Memory consultation
To check data you must select the memory
function by pressing the "Reset" key for less than 2 sec.
– Partial route memory – Multifunction indicator 1
– Total route memory – Multifunction indicator 2
You can visualize the following data:
• Driving time
• Average speed
• Distance driven
• Average fuel consumption
DDeelleettee sseelleecctteedd mmeemmoorryy
The memory values are reset by pressing the "reset" key for at least two
seconds.
OOnn ssccrreeeenn iinnddiiccaattiioonnss
The last selected value will be displayed when ignition is switched on.
TTiimmee
The time is displayed even if the ignition is switched off. The clock
is set with the right knob located under the revolution counter
⇒
"digital clock".
DDrriivviinngg ttiimmee
MMuullttiiffuunnccttiioonn iinnddiiccaattoorr 11
– Time elapsed since switching on the
ignition or since deleting memory
⇒ "partial route memory".
MMuullttiiffuunnccttiioonn iinnddiiccaattoorr 22
– Total driving time of all partial routes
⇒
"memory of partial routes".
The maximum time displayed in either selector positions is of 99
hours and 59 minutes. If this value is exceeded, the indication
starts at zero.
Fig. 38
1
0
7
8
2 3.0
°
C
IBN-002
44 Instrument panel
ØØ kkmm//hh -- AAvveerraaggee ssppeeeedd
The same applies here as to "average fuel consumption".
kkmm -- DDiissttaannccee ddrriivveenn
The same applies to "distance driven" as to "driving time"
⇒ page
43
. The maximum distance displayed is of 9,999 km.
kkmm -- AAuuttoonnoommyy
This value indicates the remaining mileage you can drive the
vehicle with the same driving style.
The base to calculate the remaining fuel is the average fuel
consumption for the last 50 km.
When the remaining fuel function is reset (i.e. after disconnecting
battery) the real value for remaining fuel is displayed after driving
approx. 50 km.
ØØ ll//110000 kkmm -- AAvveerraaggee ffuueell ccoonnssuummppttiioonn
Indicates average fuel consumption, not instantaneous fuel
consumption.
After switching ignition on or after deleting the corresponding
memory, average fuel consumption is displayed after approx. 300
m. Up to that point, the screen displays dashes instead of the
value. The value is updated every 30 m while driving.
MMuullttiiffuunnccttiioonn iinnddiiccaattoorr 11
– Indicates the average fuel consumption
of a partial trip.
MMuullttiiffuunnccttiioonn iinnddiiccaattoorr 22
– Indicates the average fuel consumption
of all partial trips
⇒
"memory of total trip".
NNoottee
The quantity of fuel used is not indicated.
ll//110000 kkmm -- IInnssttaanntt ccoonnssuummppttiioonn
It indicates the current l/100 km consumption.
The consumption is calculated in 1 second intervals. When the
vehicle is stopped, the consumption is indicated in l/h.
°°CC -- EExxtteerriioorr tteemmppeerraattuurree
The correct exterior temperature is displayed after five minutes.
With a stationary vehicle or at very low speeds the displayed
temperature may be slightly higher than the real exterior
temperature due to engine heat.
Selector lever position display*
The selector lever position for automatic gearboxes is shown in the
display
⇒
"Automatic gearbox" chapter.
IIff yyoouu uussee tthhee oouuttssiiddee tteemmppeerraattuurree aass aann iinnddiiccaattoorr ffoorr iiccee,, kkeeeepp iinn mmiinndd tthhaatt
iiccee ccaann bbee ffoorrmmeedd aatt aa tteemmppeerraattuurree aabboovvee 00°°CC..
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Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Mileage display or Service Interval Display
MMiilleeaaggee cclloocckk // TTrriipp mmiilleeaaggee
The upper counter registers the total distance driven and the lower
one the short trips.
The last figure of the lower counter indicates 100 m.
The trip mileage can be put back to zero by pressing the reset knob
next to the speedometer (partial mileage clock).
SSeerrvviiccee IInntteerrvvaall IInnddiiccaattoorr**
If a service is due the lower indicator (trip mileage indicator) will
display the following maintenance messages:
OOIILL
– engine oil change
IINNSSPP
– maintenance service
The maintenance service will switch off three minutes after the
engine is switched on. You can also change to the trip mileage by
pressing the reset button (for more than 0.5 seconds)
1)
.
The Technical Service Centre that carries out the maintenance
service will reset the maintenance interval indicator once the
service is done.
IItt iiss rreeccoommmmeennddeedd tthhaatt rreeppaaiirr aanndd mmaaiinntteennaannccee wwoorrkk bbee ccaarrrriieedd
oouutt eexxcclluussiivveellyy bbyy aa TTeecchhnniiccaall SSeerrvviiccee CCeennttrree..
The service interval indicator can also be reset with the trip
mileage button. Proceed as follows:
1 – "Ignition OFF"
2 – Keep pressing the "reset" button of the trip mileage clock.
3 – "Ignition ON" while pressing the "reset" button. The current
event will be statically displayed.
4 – After at least 10 seconds release the reset button.
a) With an event:
– If the button is not released the indication "----" will be
displayed and the event is reset.
b) With several events:
– The first event is reset and the following event is indicated
statically according to the priorities.
– Repeat the procedure (from point 1 on) for the next event.
40
20
0
60
180
220
260
10
30
50
160
200
240
P RND432
14956
OI L
IBN-121
Fig. 39
1)
With "Ignition OFF" the maintenance indication remains visible on the display.
46 Instrument panel
CCaauuttiioonn
We do not recommend that you reset the service interval indicator on your
own. This could result in an incorrect setting and could cause possible
vehicle anomalies.
NNoottee
• The desired service message must be reset in each case. If not, the time
frame for another service could be incorrect. You can change from one
message to another by pressing the reset button.
• Do not reset the indicator between two service intervals. Otherwise, the
indication could be erroneous.
• The values are saved even if the battery of the vehicle is disconnected.
• If the combined instrument is replaced after repair work, the service
interval indicator must be reset by a Technical Service Centre.
47Instrument panel
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
TThhee llaayyoouutt ooff tthhee wwaarrnniinngg llaammppss ddeeppeennddss oonn tthhee mmooddeell vveerrssiioonn
aanndd eennggiinnee ffiitttteedd..
The symbols shown here are also on the actual
warning lamps.
WWaarrnniinngg llaammppss
Overview of the warning lamps
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
rpm x 1000
km/h
40
20
0
60
80
100
140
180
220
260
10
30
50
70
90
120
160
200
240
1
EPC
E P C
P RND432
R N D 4 3 2
!
km
EPC
1
!
1 43
5
7 5
1211
10
9
1314151617
2
6 8
B6L-0005
Fig. 40
IItteemm SSyymmbbooll MMeeaanniinngg ooff wwaarrnniinngg aanndd ccoonnttrrooll llaammppss FFuurrtthheerr
iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn
1
Alternator
⇒
page 48
2
Parking light/dipped beam
⇒
page 48
3
Power steering*
⇒
page 48
4
Accelerator pedal faults (EPC)*
⇒
page 49
4
Glowplugs
⇒
page 49
48 Instrument panel
Alternator
The warning lamp comes on when the ignition is switched on and
must go out when the engine is started.
The alternator is driven by a long-life ribbed belt.
If the warning lamp lights during the journey,
ssttoopp,, sswwiittcchh ooffff
eennggiinnee
and check ribbed belt.
If it is
lloooossee
or broken,
ddoo nnoott ddrriivvee oonn
– the coolant pump is no
longer being driven. The belt must be checked/ renewed.
If the warning lamp comes on even though the ribbed belt is not
broken or loose, you can generally wait to have this checked at the
next scheduled service.
As the battery will continue to discharge, all electrical consumers
which are not absolutely necessary should be switched off.
Parking light/dipped beam
Dipped beam, parking or side light pilot light (green). Works with
the ignition off.
Power steering*
The warning lamp will light up for a few seconds as a functional
check when the ignition is switched on.
The warning lamp comes on when the hydraulic oil level is not
sufficient or in case of a failure in the electrical system.
An acoustic signal warns the driver (1 bip).
Contact a Technical Service Centre.
IItteemm SSyymmbbooll MMeeaanniinngg ooff wwaarrnniinngg aanndd ccoonnttrrooll llaammppss FFuurrtthheerr
iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn
5
Indicators
⇒
page 49
6
Coolant temperature/level*
⇒
page 49
7
Main beam
⇒
page 50
8
Fuel level*
⇒
page 50
9
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)*
⇒
page 50
10
Brakes/Hand brake
11
Air Bag system
1)
⇒
page 51
12
Seat belt warning lamp*
⇒
page 51
13
Engine diagnosis*
⇒
page 51
14
Traction Control System (TCS)*/
⇒
page 51
14
Electronic stabilisation program (ESP)*
⇒
page 52
15
Electronic immobiliser*
⇒
page 52
16
Engine oil pressure/level
⇒
page 52
17
Trailer indicators*
⇒
page 53
1)
This equipment will vary according to the country.
⇒
page
50-51
49Instrument panel
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Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
NNoottee
When towing the car with the engine shut down or in case of a breakdown
in the servo-steering mechanism, the power steering remains out of order.
Nonetheless, the vehicle continues to be steerable even though the effort to
handle the steering wheel is bigger.
Accelerator pedal faults (EPC)*
If there is a fault in the accelerator pedal working, a warning lamp
will go on. Have the fault repaired at a Technical Service Centre.
Glowplugs
(Diesel engines only)
When the engine is
ccoolldd
the warning lamp comes on when key is
turned to Drive position (ignition on).
If the warning lamp does not come on, there is a defect in the glow
plug system – call in expert assistance.
When the lamp goes out, start the engine immediately
⇒
"Starting
the engine" chapter.
When the engine is
wwaarrmm
the glow plug lamp does not come on –
the engine can be started straight away.
NNoottee
If a fault occurs in the diesel engine management system, it will indicated
by a flashing warning lamp. In this case, have the engine checked
immediately by a Technical Service Centre.
Indicators
The pilot light flashes at the same time as the indicator. If a turn
signal fails, the warning lamp flashes twice as fast. (Not when
towing a trailer).
For more information
⇒
"Flashers and high beam lever" chapter.
Coolant temperature/level*
The warning lamp* lights up for a few seconds as a functional
check when ignition is switched on.
If the lamp does not go out afterwards or lights up or flashes when
driving, either the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant
level too low. An acoustic signal will sound 3 times as an
additional warning:
SSttoopp,, sswwiittcchh eennggiinnee ooffff
and check level. Add coolant if necessary.
•• NNeevveerr ooppeenn tthhee bboonnnneett ooff yyoouurr ccaarr iiff yyoouu sseeee sstteeaamm oorr ccoooollaanntt ccoommiinngg
ffrroomm tthhee eennggiinnee ccoommppaarrttmmeenntt –– RRiisskk ooff ssccaallddiinngg!! WWaaiitt uunnttiill nnoo mmoorree sstteeaamm
oorr ccoooollaanntt ccaann bbee sseeeenn..
•• DDoo nnoott ttoouucchh tthhee ffaann.. TThhee ffaann ccaann sswwiittcchh oonn ssuuddddeennllyy –– eevveenn wwhheenn tthhee
eennggiinnee iiss sswwiittcchheedd ooffff..
•• PPlleeaassee nnoottee tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg ppooiinnttss ttoo aavvooiidd ssccaallddiinngg wwiitthh hhoott ccoooollaanntt::
–– EExxeerrcciissee ccaauuttiioonn wwhheenn ooppeenniinngg tthhee ccoooollaanntt eexxppaannssiioonn ttaannkk!! WWhheenn tthhee
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Main beam
The warning lamp comes on when main beam is on or when the
headlight flasher is used.
Fuel level*
The warning lamp comes on when there are about 7 litres left in
the tank. The warning lamp will light up for a few seconds as a
functional check when the ignition is switched on.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)*
A warning lamp system monitors the ABS.
The warning lamp should light up for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on. It goes out again after the system has run
through an automatic test sequence.
There is a fault in the ABS if:
•
The ABS 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 be braked in the normal way (except that the
ABS control function is out of action). Take the vehicle to the
Authorised Technical Service as soon as possible. For more
information
⇒
pages 133 to 136.
If a fault occurs in the ABS, the ESP warning lamp will also light
up*.
Brakes
The warning lamp comes on when the brake fluid level is too low.
The ignition must be switched on.
In vehicles with the Anti-locking Brake System (ABS), the warning
lamp will light up for a few seconds after switching the ignition on
or starting the engine. If the ABS system fails, the brake system
warning lamp may light up together with the ABS warning lamp.
eennggiinnee iiss hhoott tthhee ccoooolliinngg ssyysstteemm iiss uunnddeerr pprreessssuurree –– DDaannggeerr ooff ssccaallddiinngg!!
TThheerreeffoorree lleett eennggiinnee ccooooll ddoowwnn bbeeffoorree uunnssccrreewwiinngg tthhee ccaapp!!
–– TToo pprrootteecctt yyoouurr ffaaccee,, hhaannddss aanndd aarrmmss yyoouu sshhoouulldd ccoovveerr tthhee ccaapp ooff tthhee
rraaddiiaattoorr wwiitthh aa llaarrggee,, tthhiicckk ccllootthh ttoo pprrootteecctt aaggaaiinnsstt sstteeaamm oorr hhoott fflluuiidd..
•• EEnnssuurree tthhaatt tthhee ccoooollaanntt lliiqquuiidd ddooeess nnoott ddrroopp oonn tthhee hhoott eexxhhaauusstt oorr aannyy
ootthheerr hhoott eennggiinnee ccoommppoonneennttss.. TThhee aannttiiffrreeeezzee ccoonnttaaiinneedd iinn tthhee ccoooollaanntt
ccoouulldd iiggnniittee..
WWAARRNNIINNGG ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))
•• BBeeffoorree ooppeenniinngg tthhee bboonnnneett,, rreeaadd aanndd oobbsseerrvvee tthhee wwaarrnniinnggss iinn tthhee cchhaapptteerr
““EEnnggiinnee ccoommppaarrttmmeenntt””..
•• IIff tthhee bbrraakkee wwaarrnniinngg llaammpp lliigghhttss uupp ttooggeetthheerr wwiitthh tthhee AABBSS wwaarrnniinngg llaammpp,,
ssttoopp tthhee vveehhiiccllee iimmmmeeddiiaatteellyy aanndd cchheecckk tthhee bbrraakkee fflluuiidd lleevveell
⇒
““BBrraakkee
fflluuiidd..”” IIff tthhee fflluuiidd lleevveell hhaass ddrrooppppeedd bbeellooww tthhee ““MMIINN”” mmaarrkk yyoouu mmuusstt nnoott
ddrriivvee oonn.. RRiisskk ooff aacccciiddeenntt.. OObbttaaiinn tteecchhnniiccaall aassssiissttaannccee..
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51Instrument panel
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Hand brake
The pilot light will come on when the hand brake is set and the
ignition is switched on. It should go out when the hand brake is
taken off.
Air Bag system*
When the ignition is turned on, the warning light will remain lit for
a few seconds.
If the warning light flashes for about 12 seconds following
engagement of the ignition, this means that at least one Air Bag
has been disconnected in a Technical Service
⇒
“Deactivation of
the Air Bag”.
TThheerreeffoorree iiff tthhee wwaarrnniinngg lliigghhtt ddooeess nnoott ffllaasshh oorr iitt lliigghhttss oorr ffllaasshheess
wwhhiillee tthhee vveehhiiccllee iiss iinn uussee,, iitt mmeeaannss tthhaatt tthheerree iiss pprroobblleemm wwiitthh tthhee
AAiirr BBaagg.. PPrroocceeeedd iimmmmeeddiiaatteellyy ttoo aa TTeecchhnniiccaall SSeerrvviiccee ttoo ssoollvvee tthhee
pprroobblleemm..
Seat belt warning lamp*
The warning lamp lights up (only for certain countries) for about 6
seconds after ignition as a reminder to fasten your safety belt.
If the seat belt is not fastened, in some countries an acoustic
signal will sound after switching on the ignition which will stop
after approximately 6 seconds or when the seat belt is fastened.
NNoottee
Please refer to chapter “Seat belts”.
Engine diagnosis*
This pilot light comes on when the ignition is switched on as a test
and switches off after a few seconds.
In case of a failure in the engine’s electrical system, the warning
lamp will light up again. If this occurs, go to the nearest Technical
Service Centre.
Traction Control System (TCS)*
The traction control system prevents the drive wheels from
spinning when the car is accelerating.
The warning lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on and
should turn off after a few seconds.
When the TCS is operating while driving, the warning lamp flashes.
If the system is deactivated or if there is any fault in the same, the
warning lamp will remain lit.
TThhee lleevveell ooff bbrraakkee fflluuiidd iinn tthhee rreesseerrvvooiirr iiss ttoooo llooww iiff tthhee wwaarrnniinngg llaammpp ddooeess
nnoott ggoo ooffff oorr iiff iitt lliigghhttss uupp wwhhiillee ddrriivviinngg.. PPrroocceeeedd iimmmmeeddiiaatteellyy ttoo tthhee nneeaarreesstt
TTeecchhnniiccaall SSeerrvviiccee CCeennttrree aanndd hhaavvee tthhee bbrraakkee ssyysstteemm eexxaammiinneedd..
MMeeaannwwhhiillee yyoouu wwiillll hhaavvee ttoo pprreessss hhaarrddeerr oonn tthhee bbrraakkee ppeeddaall aanndd bbrraakkiinngg
ddiissttaanncceess wwiillll bbee ggrreeaatteerr..
IIff tthhee bbrraakkee ssyysstteemm wwaarrnniinngg llaammpp lliigghhttss uupp ttooggeetthheerr wwiitthh tthhee AABBSS wwaarrnniinngg
llaammpp,, tthhee rreeaarr wwhheeeellss ccoouulldd lloocckk pprreemmaattuurreellyy uuppoonn bbrraakkiinngg.. PPrroocceeeedd
iimmmmeeddiiaatteellyy ttoo aa TTeecchhnniiccaall SSeerrvviiccee CCeennttrree wwhhiillee eexxeerrcciissiinngg eexxttrreemmee
ccaauuttiioonn..
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52 Instrument panel
It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the
TCS operates in conjunction with the ABS. For more information
⇒
“Brakes”.
Electronic stabilisation program (ESP)*
This program includes the ABS, EDL and TCS.
The warning light provides information on the electronic
stabilisation programme and has the following functions:
• It lights up when the ignition is switched on and should go out
again after a few seconds.
• It flashes when the ESP is activated when driving.
• It will light up continuously if there is a malfunction in the ESP.
• It will light up continuously if the ESP is switched off.
• It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the
ESP operates in conjunction with the ABS.
If the ESP warning lamp lights up and stays on immediately after
the engine is started, this may mean that the control system has
temporarily switched off the ESP. In this case the ESP can be
reactivated by switching the ignition off and then on again. If the
warning lamp goes out, this means the system is fully functional.
EElleeccttrroonniicc ddiiffffeerreennttiiaall lloocckk ((EEDDLL)) ffaauulltt
EDL operates along with the ABS in vehicles equipped with an Electronic
Stabilisation Program (ESP*).
A malfunction in the EDL is indicated by the ABS warning lamp. Take the
vehicle to the Technical Service as soon as possible. For more information
on the EDL
⇒
page 135.
Electronic immobiliser*
When switching the ignition on, the data from the vehicle key is
automatically processed. This procedure is confirmed by the
warning lamp lighting up briefly.
If a non-authorised key is used, the warning lamp will flash
permanently. The ignition will not work
⇒
"Keys with remote
control" chapter.
Engine oil pressure/level*
The warning lamp lights up for a few seconds as a functional check
when ignition is switched on.
If the warning lamp is red or yellow or flashes it indicates that the
engine oil pressure or level is too low. This warning lamp will also
light up if there is a defect in the oil level indicator.
IIff lliigghhttss uupp oorr ffllaasshheess rreedd ((iinnssuuffffiicciieenntt ooiill pprreessssuurree))
If the warning lamp lights up or flashes red while driving an acoustic signal
will sound three times at engine speeds above 1500 rpm. Stop and switch
engine off: check oil level and add oil, if necessary
⇒
"Engine oil" chapter.
IIff tthhee wwaarrnniinngg llaammpp ffllaasshheess eevveenn tthhoouugghh tthhee ooiill lleevveell iiss iinn oorrddeerr,, ddoo nnoott
ccoonnttiinnuuee ddrriivviinngg.. DDoo nnoott eevveenn rruunn tthhee eennggiinnee aatt iiddlliinngg ssppeeeedd.. CCaallll iinn eexxppeerrtt
aassssiissttaannccee..
If while driving the engine speed decreases below idling speed the oil
pressure warning lamp may light up. Increase engine speed by accelerating
or changing down gear.
53Instrument panel
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
LLiigghhttss uupp yyeellllooww ((ooiill lleevveell** ttoooo llooww))
The yellow warning lamp indicates that the oil level is too low. Stop engine
and add oil
⇒
"Engine oil" chapter.
When opening the bonnet the oil level warning is reset. However, if you do
not refill oil the warning will reappear after about 100 km.
FFllaasshheess yyeellllooww ((ddeeffeeccttiivvee ooiill lleevveell** iinnddiiccaattoorr))
If the oil level indicator is defective an acoustic signal will sound and the
warning lamp will flash several times.
From the moment of the defect to the check-up of the engine the oil level
needs to be checked regularly, preferably when filling the tank.
Trailer indicators*
The warning lamp* flashes when turn signals are switched on
when towing a trailer.
If a turn signal fails on the trailer or vehicle, the warning lamp does
not flash.
54 Instrument panel
CCoonnttrroollss oonn tthhee sstteeeerriinngg wwhheeeell**
Audio control from controls on the steering wheel
A
BD
C
B5P-0126
F
EH
G
B5P-0127
Fig. 41 Fig. 42
55Instrument panel
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
SShhoorrtt pprreessss EExxtteennddeedd pprreessss
BBuuttttoonn
RRaaddiioo CCDD AAuuddiioo CCDD mmpp33 CCDDCC RRaaddiioo CCDD AAuuddiioo CCDD mmpp33 CCDDCC
Volume increase Volume increase (continuous)
Volume decrease Volume decrease (continuous)
Radio Radio
station Next song station Quick search
up
up
Radio Radio
station Previous song station Fast reverse
down down
Cyclical source change No specific function
Silence No specific function
Next Without Next Next
No specific function
preset function folder
CD
Previous Without Previous Previous
No specific function
preset function folder
CD
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
56 Opening and closing
OOppeenniinngg aanndd cclloossiinngg
KKeeyyss
Key set
Two keys
A
come with the car. They fit all key locks.
In addition, plastic key chain
B
with the key number is included.
RReeppllaacceemmeenntt kkeeyyss
For reasons of security, replacement keys are only available from SEAT
Official Service Centres.
KKeeyy ttaagg
The key tag contains the key number as well as the secret code for the
immobiliser, which are needed to obtain replacement keys. With this
number you can order a duplicate of your key from a SEAT Official Service
Center.
NNoottee
YYoouu sshhoouulldd kkeeeepp tthhiiss ppllaassttiicc kkeeyy cchhaaiinn iinn aa ppaarrttiiccuullaarrllyy ssaaffee ppllaaccee ssiinnccee oonnllyy
wwiitthh tthhiiss nnuummbbeerr ccaann ccooppiieess ooff tthhee kkeeyy bbee mmaaddee..
For this reason you should give the buyer this key tag if you sell the
vehicle.
A
B
B11-002D
Fig. 43
•• AAllwwaayyss ttaakkee tthhee kkeeyy ffrroomm tthhee iiggnniittiioonn wwhheenneevveerr yyoouu lleeaavvee
tthhee vveehhiiccllee –– eevveenn iiff oonnllyy ffoorr aa mmoommeenntt.. TThhiiss iiss ppaarrttiiccuullaarrllyy iimmppoorrttaanntt iiff
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cchhiillddrreenn aarree ttoo rreemmaaiinn iinn tthhee vveehhiiccllee.. TThheeyy mmiigghhtt ssttaarrtt tthhee eennggiinnee oorr ssoommee
ootthheerr eelleeccttrriiccaall ccoommppoonneenntt,, ee..gg.. eelleeccttrriicc wwiinnddoowwss.. RRiisskk ooff aacccciiddeenntt!!
•• WWaaiitt uunnttiill tthhee vveehhiiccllee hhaass ssttooppppeedd bbeeffoorree ttaakkiinngg tthhee kkeeyy oouutt.. OOtthheerrwwiissee
tthhee sstteeeerriinngg mmaayy bblloocckk..
WWAARRNNIINNGG ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))
57Opening and closing
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Keys with remote control*
The vehicles with remote control* are supplied with two keys. A
conventional key
⇒
page 56 and a key with remote control
⇒
"Radio-frequency remote control key" chapter.
NNoottee
In some model versions and in some countries the key with a remote control
function can be folded. Its functioning, as far as the remote control, is
identical to the keys with remote control
⇒
"Radio-frequency remote control
key" chapter.
FFoollddaabbllee kkeeyy**
TToo uunnffoolldd
the key sword, press button
A
. It will unfold with a spring.
TToo ffoolldd
the key sword, press button
A
and guide it with your hand until it is
completely folded.
Electronic immobiliser
The immobiliser prevents unauthorised persons from using your
vehicle.
A micro-chip is located in the head of the key which automatically
deactivates the immobiliser when the key is inserted in the ignition
lock.
The system is automatically activated when the ignition is switched
off.
NNoottee
The engine can thus only be started with a correctly coded Genuine SEAT
key.
Trouble free operation of your vehicle can only be guaranteed when using
genuine keys.
Fig. 44
Fig. 45
LEO-005
A
LEO-006
58 Opening and closing
DDoooorrss
Locking and unlocking the vehicle
FFrroomm tthhee oouuttssiiddee ooff tthhee vveehhiiccllee
, it may be locked or unlocked
using the driver door key.
UUppoonn ooppeenniinngg
, the latch will rise up (for vehicles with central locking).
For vehicles equipped with electric windows and central locking, if
the key is maintained in the opening position all of the electric side
windows will open.
UUppoonn cclloossiinngg
, the latch will descend (for vehicles with central
locking).
In some vehicle models equipped with electric windows and
central locking, if the key is maintained in the locking position on
the driver side, any side windows left open as well as the electric
sunroof will close.
For vehicles without central locking, the passenger door and the
rear doors may be locked from the outside without using a key. Just
press the button down and close the door.
The latch on the driver’s door may not be pushed down while the
door is open (only in vehicles without central locking). This avoids
accidentally leaving the keys in the ignition.
FFrroomm tthhee iinnssiiddee ooff tthhee vveehhiiccllee
, all the doors may be locked by
pushing the security buttons down (in vehicles without central
locking).
CCeennttrraall lloocckkiinngg**
Description of the central locking system
When the key is used in the driver’s door, all doors and the boot
are unlocked at the same time by the central locking system.
The central locking system is fitted with a
lloocckkiinngg sseeccuurriittyy ssyysstteemm
(double lock): When the vehicle is locked with the key or the
remote control from the outside, all of the doors are locked
impeding any attempt to force them.
This system may be activated from the
oouuttssiiddee
either by using the
key or the radio-frequency remote control*.
LLoocckkiinngg llooccaattiioonnss ooff tthhee vveehhiiccllee
OOuuttssiiddee::
Driver’s door or by using the radio-frequency remote control*.
IInnssiiddee::
By using the central locking switch located on the handle of the driver’s
door
⇒
page 59.
•• EExxeerrcciissee eexxttrreemmee ccaauuttiioonn wwhheenn cclloossiinngg tthhee wwiinnddoowwss aanndd tthhee ssuunnrrooooff ffrroomm
tthhee oouuttssiiddee ooff tthhee vveehhiiccllee..
•• CClloossiinngg ffrroomm tthhee oouuttssiiddee wwiitthhoouutt ttaakkiinngg ccaarree oorr oobbsseerrvviinngg aallll tthhee vveehhiiccllee
mmaayy ccaauussee bbrruuiissiinngg ffoorr ootthheerr ppeeooppllee eessppeecciiaallllyy cchhiillddrreenn..
•• WWhheenn lloocckkiinngg aa vveehhiiccllee,, nneevveerr lleeaavvee cchhiillddrreenn uunnaaccccoommppaanniieedd iinnssiiddee,, aass iitt
wwiillll mmaakkee iitt mmoorree ddiiffffiiccuulltt ttoo pprroovviiddee aassssiissttaannccee iiff rreeqquuiirreedd..
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WWhheenn tthhee ddoooorrss aarree lloocckkeedd,, aannyy iinnttrruussiioonn iiss iimmppeeddeedd,, ffoorr eexxaammppllee wwhhiillee
ssttooppppeedd aatt aa rreedd lliigghhtt..
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59Opening and closing
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Opening
To
ooppeenn
your vehicle turn the key in the lock of the driver’s door to
the opening position or use the radio-frequency remote control. All
of the doors will be unlocked
When the vehicle is opened using the radio-frequency remote
control, the locking security system as well as the anti theft alarm*
are immediately deactivated. The indicator on the driver’s door will
stop flashing. This warning light is fitted to vehicles equipped with
the locking security system or the anti theft alarm*.
When the vehicle is opened using the key, the locking security
system (double locking) is immediately deactivated. The anti theft
alarm will only be deactivated when the key is put in the ignition;
15 seconds are given to do this.
When the vehicle is opened, the interior lighting will come on for
30 seconds as if a door is open and the indicators will flash twice.
If, for any reason, the central locking ceases to function then, in
general, the drivers door and boot may be opened conventionally
using the key but neither the locking security system nor the anti
theft alarm can be activated.
If the key is maintained
1)
in the opening position in the driver’s
door the electric windows will open, in vehicles equipped with
them.
NNoottee
If for any reason the central locking ceases to function, neither the rear
doors nor the passenger door may be opened.
The lock mechanism of the driver’s door, the boot and the ignition locking
mechanism all possess a
rroottaattiioonn mmeecchhaanniissmm
(which will turn freely
without the key)*. When the locking mechanism is operated with any object
other than the key, the rotation mechanism is activated. The manipulated
cylinder will rotate without opening the vehicle or turning the ignition on.
If the rotation mechanism is activated when the key is inserted then remove
the key fully and then reinsert it to open the vehicle. There will be no
damage to the locks.
Locking
•
To
lloocckk
your vehicle,
ttuurrnn tthhee kkeeyy oonnccee
(the double lock is
activated) to the locking position in the driver’s door lock. All of the
doors and the boot will lock. The locking security system (double
lock) and the anti theft alarm* will be immediately activated and
the indicator light on the driver’s door will begin to flash to
indicate this. This warning light is fitted to vehicles equipped with
the locking security system or the anti theft alarm*.
When the vehicle is locked, all of the interior lights that may be on
are turned off and the indicator lights flash once.
TThhee aaccttiivvaattiioonn ooff tthhee lloocckkiinngg sseeccuurriittyy ssyysstteemm ((ddoouubbllee lloocckk)) iiss
iinnddiiccaatteedd bbyy tthhee ffllaasshhiinngg ooff tthhee iinnddiiccaattoorr lliigghhtt llooccaatteedd oonn tthhee ttoopp
ooff tthhee ddrriivveerr’’ss ddoooorr ppaanneell aatt tthhee lleevveell ooff tthhee wwiinnddooww.. AAllssoo,, ffoorr
vveehhiicclleess eeqquuiippppeedd wwiitthh tthhee aannttii tthheefftt aallaarrmm**,, tthhee iinnddiiccaattoorr lliigghhtt wwiillll
iinnddiiccaattee wwhheenn tthhee aallaarrmm iiss oonn..
1)
This function may vary according to the model and country.
60 Opening and closing
• If the key is
ttuurrnneedd ttwwoo ccoonnsseeccuuttiivvee ttiimmeess
to the locking
position in less than one second then only the simple locking
mechanism is activate for all doors and the boot. The locking
security system (double lock) is
nnoott
activated.
If the locking security system (double lock) is not activated then
the vehicle may be unlocked
ffrroomm tthhee iinnssiiddee
. To do this, simply
pull the door handle of the door to be opened.
• For vehicles
1)
fitted with electric windows or an electric sunroof,
when the key is maintained in the locking position the electric
windows will close fully followed by the electric sunroof if it is
open.
• If the driver’s door is
iinnccoorrrreeccttllyy cclloosseedd
or
ooppeenn
(door “ajar”),
the vehicle cannot be locked. In order to lock the doors of the
vehicle, the driver’s door should be completely closed. If any other
door of the vehicle is incorrectly shut then all doors except this
door will be locked. If properly closed afterwards, this door will join
the locking system of the vehicle.
In the case where the vehicle is opened using the radio-frequency
remote control and neither the locks or the doors are used, after 30
seconds the vehicle will automatically be relocked so that it is not
accidentally left open.
Central locking button*
The central locking button makes it possible to lock/unlock the
whole vehicle from the inside. The button is located in the door
release lever on the driver’s door
⇒
fig. 46.
•• IIff tthhee vveehhiiccllee iiss cclloosseedd ffrroomm tthhee oouuttssiiddee bbyy ttuurrnniinngg tthhee kkeeyy oonnccee ttoo tthhee
lloocckkiinngg ppoossiittiioonn ((ddoouubbllee lloocckk)),, nnoo ppeerrssoonn ––eessppeecciiaallllyy cchhiillddrreenn-- sshhoouulldd
rreemmaaiinn iinnssiiddee tthhee vveehhiiccllee dduuee ttoo tthhee ffaacctt tthhaatt tthhee ddoooorrss ccaannnnoott bbee ooppeenneedd
ffrroomm tthhee iinnssiiddee uussiinngg tthhee ddoooorr hhaannddllee oorr tthhee cceennttrraall lloocckkiinngg sswwiittcchh
⇒
cceennttrraall lloocckkiinngg sswwiittcchh iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss.. IIff tthhee vveehhiiccllee iiss eeqquuiippppeedd wwiitthh eelleeccttrriicc
wwiinnddoowwss,, tthheessee ccaannnnoott bbee ooppeenneedd ffrroomm tthhee iinnssiiddee eeiitthheerr
⇒
iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss ffoorr
tthhee eelleeccttrriicc wwiinnddoowwss..
•• CChhiillddrreenn sshhoouulldd nneevveerr bbee lleefftt aalloonnee iinnssiiddee tthhee vveehhiiccllee dduuee ttoo tthhee ffaacctt tthhaatt
iiff tthhee ddoooorrss aarree aacccciiddeennttaallllyy lloocckkeedd,, iitt wwiillll bbee ddiiffffiiccuulltt ttoo pprroovviiddee aassssiissttaannccee
iiff nneeeeddeedd..
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1)
This function may vary according to the model and country.
R
L
B
A
IBN-004
Fig. 46
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Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
LLoocckkiinngg
By pressing the inferior hand side of the switch
A
all doors and the
boot lid/tailgate are locked. It is now no longer possible to open
the doors or boot lid/tailgate. Unwanted access from outside (e.g.
at traffic lights) is also prevented in this way
⇒ fig. 46.
If the driver’s door is
ooppeenn
it will not be locked. This is to prevent
you from locking yourself out.
The locking security system (double lock) and the anti theft alarm*
are
nnoott
activated if the push button is used.
AAuuttoommaattiicc LLoocckkiinngg**
The doors will lock automatically when the vehicle exceeds speeds
of 15 km/h.
NNoottee
If the vehicle is locked with the central locking button or the automatic
locking function, it is possible to unlock the doors individually. You will have
to pull the door release lever twice.
UUnnlloocckkiinngg
When the upper part
B
of the central locking switch is pressed, all
of the doors unlock, including when the automatic locking function
is activated (speeds over 15 km/h)
⇒
fig. 46.
AAuuttoommaattiicc UUnnlloocckkiinngg**
The doors of the vehicle will be opened automatically when the key
is removed from the ignition depending on how the vehicle was
previously opened (selective unlocking).
The button will also function when the ignition is switched off.
NNoottee
Some functional aspects of the vehicle can be programmed according to
the client’s driving style. For further information, consult the Technical
Service.
•
IIff tthhee cceennttrraall lloocckkiinngg bbuuttttoonn iinn tthhee ddoooorr rreelleeaassee lleevveerr oonn tthhee ddrriivveerr’’ss ddoooorr
iiss ooppeerraatteedd,, aallll ootthheerr ddoooorrss aanndd tthhee ttaaiillggaattee aarree lloocckkeedd aauuttoommaattiiccaallllyy..
HHoowweevveerr wwhheenn tthhee ddoooorrss aarree lloocckkeedd oouuttssiiddee hheellpp iinn aann eemmeerrggeennccyy iiss
hhiinnddeerreedd,, aanndd ssoo cchhiillddrreenn sshhoouulldd nneevveerr bbee lleefftt aalloonnee iinn tthhee vveehhiiccllee..
•
LLoocckkiinngg tthhee ddoooorrss aanndd ttaaiillggaattee pprreevveennttss iinnttrruuddeerrss ffrroomm ggeettttiinngg iinn tthhee
vveehhiiccllee,, ee..gg.. aatt ttrraaffffiicc lliigghhttss..
•
FFoorr vveehhiicclleess eeqquuiippppeedd wwiitthh AAiirr BBaaggss aanndd oonnllyy iinn tthhee eevveenntt ooff aa ccoolllliissiioonn
wwhheerree aann AAiirr BBaagg iiss ddeettoonnaatteedd,, tthhee cceennttrraall lloocckkiinngg wwiillll uunnlloocckk aallll ddoooorrss
aauuttoommaattiiccaallllyy ttoo ffaacciilliittaattee tthhee eevvaaccuuaattiioonn ooff tthhee vveehhiiccllee.. TThhee vveehhiiccllee’’ss
iinntteerriioorr lliigghhtt aanndd tthhee wwaarrnniinngg lliigghhttss wwiillll rreemmaaiinn lliitt uunnttiill tthhee kkeeyy iiss rreemmoovveedd
ffrroomm tthhee iiggnniittiioonn aanndd rreeiinnsseerrtteedd aaggaaiinn..
•
OOnnccee tthhee vveehhiiccllee hhaass bbeeeenn lloocckkeedd wwiitthh tthhee rraaddiioo wwaavvee rreemmoottee ccoonnttrrooll oorr
wwiitthh aa rreegguullaarr kkeeyy tthhee cceennttrraall lloocckkiinngg kknnoobb bbeeccoommeess iinnaaccttiivvee.. IItt nnoo lloonnggeerr
wwoorrkkss.. FFoorr tthhiiss rreeaassoonn,, ddoo nnoott lleeaavvee aannyyoonnee iinn tthhee vveehhiiccllee,, iinn ppaarrttiiccuullaarr
cchhiillddrreenn,, ssiinnccee iitt iiss nnoott ppoossssiibbllee ttoo ooppeenn ffrroomm tthhee iinnssiiddee oorr ffrroomm tthhee
oouuttssiiddee.. FFuurrtthheerrmmoorree,, tthhee vveehhiiccllee ccaannnnoott bbee uunnlloocckkeedd bbyy ssttiicckkiinngg tthhee hhaanndd
iinn tthhee wwiinnddooww aanndd ppuulllliinngg tthhee kknnoobb ffrroomm tthhee iinnssiiddee oorr tthhee cceennttrraall lloocckk
ccoommmmaanndd.. TThheerreeffoorree,, nnoo iinnttrruuddeerr ccaann uunnlloocckk tthhee vveehhiiccllee..
•
TTaakkee ggrreeaatt ccaarree wwhheenn cclloossiinngg tthhee wwiinnddoowwss aanndd tthhee eelleeccttrriicc rrooooff** ffrroomm tthhee
oouuttssiiddee!!
•
IIff yyoouu cclloossee ffrroomm tthhee oouuttssiiddee ccaarreelleessssllyy oorr wwiitthhoouutt vviissiibbiilliittyy yyoouu mmaayy
ccaauussee sseerriioouuss iinnjjuurryy eessppeecciiaallllyy ttoo cchhiillddrreenn..
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Child safety
The rear doors also have child-proof catches.
CChhiilldd lloocckk
Using the vehicle key, turn the child lock slot in the direction of the arrow
⇒
fig. 47,
A
. This way, the inside door handle of the affected door is
deactivated and the door can only be opened from the outside. The security
button must be in the up
1)
position and the vehicle unlocked.
RReemmoovviinngg tthhee cchhiilldd lloocckk
Using the vehicle key, turn the child lock slot in the direction of the arrow
⇒
fig. 47,
B
. This will reactivate the door handle of the affected door and it
may once again be opened from the inside. The security button must be in
the up
1)
position and the vehicle unlocked.
TTaaiillggaattee
Opening and closing
B
A
B6L-0012
Fig. 47
Fig. 48
1)
Only vehicles without central locking
IB9-016
63Opening and closing
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
•
The tailgate locks and unlocks automatically through central
locking with key slot
a
in a vertical position. The tailgate can also
be locked and unlocked with the key.
•
Once the tailgate (boot lid) is locked with the key slot in a
horizontal position
b
, it will remain locked and can only be
unlocked with the main key.
To unlock the tailgate turn key fully
c
in the direction of the arrow.
The key cannot be removed from the lock in this position.
NNoottee
If the alarm* is activated when opening the tailgate as indicated in the
previous paragraph, the alarm will be set off.
TToo ooppeenn
the tailgate when the key slot is vertical
⇒
fig. 48, pull the
handle and lift the tailgate.
TToo cclloossee
pull the tailgate down using one of the handles on the
interior embellishment and slam it gently.
If the key slot is horizontal it means the tailgate is permanently
locked and may only be opened with the main key.
AAnnttii--tthheefftt aallaarrmm ssyysstteemm**
Description of anti-theft alarm system*
With the anti-theft alarm, break-in attempts and theft of the vehicle
are rendered more difficult. The system triggers acoustic and
optical warning signals if someone tries to gain unauthorised
access to the vehicle.
The alarm system is automatically turned on when the driver’s door
is locked. To lock the door either turn the key once in the lock
towards the locking position or press button
2
on the radio-
frequency remote control*. The system is activated immediately
and the indicator light located on the driver’s door will flash along
with the indicators indicating that the alarm and the locking
security system (double lock) have been turned on.
Fig. 49
a
b
c
IB9-015
•
AAfftteerr cclloossiinngg tthhee ttaaiillggaattee aallwwaayyss ppuullll iitt uuppwwaarrddss ttoo mmaakkee ssuurree iitt iiss
pprrooppeerrllyy cclloosseedd.. OOtthheerrwwiissee iitt mmaayy sspprriinngg ooppeenn wwhhiillee tthhee vveehhiiccllee iiss iinn
mmoottiioonn,, eevveenn iiff iitt hhaass bbeeeenn lloocckkeedd..
•
TThhee ttaaiillggaattee mmuusstt aallwwaayyss bbee pprrooppeerrllyy cclloosseedd wwhheenn tthhee vveehhiiccllee iiss iinn
mmoottiioonn ttoo pprreevveenntt eexxhhaauusstt ffuummeess ffrroomm ggeettttiinngg iinnssiiddee..
DDaannggeerr ooff iinnttooxxiiccaattiioonn!!
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64 Opening and closing
NNoottee
When you lock the car the indicator pilot lights will only come on ifthe
alarm has been properly activated (all security areas have been properly
locked).
If a door or the boot are left open when the alarm is connected, they will not
be incorporated into the car’s protection system. If after you lock the doors
or boot, they will be automatically incorporated into the security areas and
the indicator signals will show.
The alarm will be triggered if, with the vehicle locked, one of
•
the doors,
•
the bonnet, or
•
the boot
is opened or
•
the ignition is switched on.
When the alarm is triggered the horn sounds and a flashing signal
is activated for about 30 seconds.
TToo ddeeaaccttiivvaattee tthhee aannttii tthheefftt aallaarrmm,, tthhee kkeeyy mmuusstt bbee ttuurrnneedd ttoo tthhee
ooppeenn ppoossiittiioonn iinn tthhee ddrriivveerr’’ss ddoooorr aanndd tthhee iiggnniittiioonn mmuusstt bbee ttuurrnneedd
oonn wwiitthhiinn 1155 sseeccoonnddss,, oorr tthhee ““ooppeenn”” bbuuttttoonn oonn tthhee rreemmoottee ccoonnttrrooll
mmaayy aallssoo bbee uusseedd..
–– ttwwoo fflliicckkeerrss:: ooppeenn aanndd ddeeaaccttiivvaattee tthhee aallaarrmm
–– oonnee fflliicckkeerr:: lloocckk aanndd aaccttiivvaattee aallaarrmm
NNoottee
• The warning lamp goes out after approx. 28 days. This prevents the
battery becoming discharged when the vehicle is not used for a long period.
The alarm system remains activated.
• The alarm signal will be triggered a second time if one of the protected
parts of the car is interfered with again after the alarm signal has stopped
(for instance if the tailgate is opened after one of the doors has been
opened).
• The alarm can also be activated and deactivated via the radio wave
remote control*. Further information can be found under the heading
“Radio-frequency remote control key”.
• In vehicles fitted with an additional alarm system*, if the vehicle is
accessed with the key on the driver’s door, you have 15 seconds to insert
the key in the ignition lock and switch on ignition. If not the alarm is set off
for 30 seconds and it will be impossible to start engine.
The alarm can only be disconnected by pressing the "open" key on the
remote control.
In vehicles without a remote control key you will have to wait for 30 seconds
until the alarm stops. Lock the door and repeat the previously described
process.
If the vehicle is accessed through any door other than the driver’s door or
the tailgate the alarm will be set off for 30 seconds.
Volumetric sensor*
This is a surveillance function or a control incorporated in the anti-
theft alarm system which detects through ultrasound unauthorized
access to the vehicle interior (i.e. through a window).
The system has 3 sensors, 2 transmitters and one receiver.
AAccttiivvaattee
The volumetric sensor is switched on automatically when the anti-
theft alarm is activated whether by locking manually with the key
or by remote control.
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Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
DDeeaaccttiivvaattee
The volumetric sensor is deactivated when:
– Unlocking the vehicle manually with the key in the door lock
1)
or
by radio wave remote control.
– When the lock button on the remote control is pressed twice,
only the volumetric sensor is deactivated. The alarm system
remains activated.
NNoottee
• If, after deactivating the volumetric sensor, the door is locked with the
remote control or manually with the key in the door lock within less than 30
seconds the volumetric sensor is deactivated even though all other anti-
theft alarm functions remain activated.
• After this time-span the deactivation of the volumetric sensor is canceled.
• In case of relocking while the alarm was activated without the volumetric
sensor function, this relocking will cause a connection of all the alarm
functions, except for the volumetric sensor. If it was not disconnected
voluntarily it will be reactivated during the following alarm connection.
• If the volumetric sensor caused the alarm to set off this will be indicated
by flickering of the pilot light in the driver’s door when unlocking the
vehicle. This flickering is different than the flickering of the activated alarm.
• If the volumetric sensor has caused the alarm to set off three times the
alarm system will no longer go off.
• Other sensors (door opening, luggage compartment, etc.) will continue to
set off the alarm.
RRaaddiioo--ffrreeqquueennccyy rreemmoottee ccoonnttrrooll kkeeyy**
Locking and unlocking the vehicle
TThhee aallaarrmm ssyysstteemm wwiillll bbee ddeeaaccttiivvaatteedd iiff tthhee sseennssoorr iiss ddeeaaccttiivvaatteedd aaccccoorrddiinngg
ttoo ppooiinntt 22..
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1)
The time interval between opening the door until the key is introduced into the
contact should not go over 15 seconds, otherwise the alarm goes on.
IBN-005
Fig. 50
66 Opening and closing
The following functions can be operated using the radio wave
remote control without using the key manually.
– Locking and unlocking the central locking system.
– Turning the anti theft alarm* and the locking security system
(double lock) on and off.
– Switching on the inside light
⇒
"Interior lights" chapter.
The radio wave transmitter with its battery is located in the handle
of the key. The radio wave receiver is located inside the vehicle.
The
eeffffeeccttiivvee rraannggee
(red area) of the remote control is shown in the
illustration. The maximum range depends on various conditions.
The range will reduce as the batteries lose power.
NNoottee
The remote control becomes inoperative when the key is in the ignition lock
or when the ignition is on.
OOppeenniinngg aanndd cclloossiinngg tthhee vveehhiiccllee
To
uunnlloocckk
the vehicle, point the key from within the effective range
at the vehicle and briefly press the “open” button (arrow
1
). The
indicators will flicker. To
lloocckk
the vehicle, briefly press the ”close”
button (arrow
2
). The indicators flicker once.
By pressing the locking button (arrow
2
)
ttwwiiccee
both the locking
security mechanism (double) and the volumetric alarm are
deactivated but the perimetric alarm remains active and this is
indicated by the indicator light on the driver’s door.
SSeelleeccttiivvee ooppeenniinngg**
To open only the driver's door (all other doors will remain locked),
press the "open" button (arrow
1
) once.
To unlock all doors, press the "open" button (arrow
1
) twice.
NNoottee
While pressing the "open" or "close" buttons, a LED will flash on the key. If
this LED does not appear, it may mean that the key’s battery is depleted. In
this case, have the battery tested or changed at a Technical Service Centre.
When the dead-lock mechanism and the anti-theft alarm* are activated,
proceed as follows:
If the vehicle is unlocked by using the open button on the radio-frequency
remote control*, all of the doors and the boot
1)
will be relocked
automatically if they are not opened within 30 seconds. However, the
locking security system and the anti theft alarm will remain deactivated
during these 30 seconds. This function prevents the vehicle being
accidentally left open following the unintentional use of the remote control
within range of the vehicle.
2
1
LEO-009
Fig. 51
1)
The alarm and dead-lock mechanism will remain in the same position as before
opening.
67Opening and closing
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Synchronization
If the vehicle fails to open when the radio transmitter button is
pressed, it could be that the key code does not match the vehicle
control unit code. This can happen when the transmitter button is
frequently pressed outside the effective range of the system.
IItt iiss
rreeccoommmmeennddeedd tthhaatt tthhiiss ooppeerraattiioonn bbee ddoonnee bbyy aa TTeecchhnniiccaall SSeerrvviiccee
CCeennttrree..
To synchronize the key again the following procedure must be
followed:
–
BBootthh
vehicle keys, the key with the
rraaddiioo ttrraannssmmiitttteerr
A
and the
conventional key
B
, must be used.
– The synchronization process must be completed within
3300
sseeccoonnddss
.
– Use key
B
to switch on ignition and key
A
to program.
– Make sure that the vehicle is
ooppeenn
before you proceed to the
programming.
– Place key
B
in the ignition and switch on.
– Use key
A
to lock the driver’s door manually.
– Now
uunnlloocckk
and
lloocckk
manually the driver’s door with key
A
while
pressing button
1
ooppeenn
⇒
fig. 51.
– Take the key out of the ignition.
Uncoded keys can be obtained at SEAT Official Service Centers. These keys,
however, must be synchronized by a SEAT Official Service Center as the code
for the immobiliser also has to be programmed in the head of the key.
Authorization for use
The radio wave remote control fulfills all norms. Its use has been
approved by the corresponding German office (Federal Approvals
Office For Telecommunications of The Federal Republic of
Germany).
All components have been marked according to current
stipulations.
This authorization is the basis for approval in other countries.
68 Opening and closing
EElleeccttrriicc wwiinnddoowwss**
Opening or closing the windows electrically
1
Driver door
2
Front passenger door
3
Security remote control*
4
Right rear door*
5
Left rear door*
Each window riser switch is found in the driver door armrest, as
well as the front passenger and rear door handle plates*.
The electric window risers may be activated with the ignition on.
With the ignition off, the window risers may be activate for some
10 minutes. When a front door is opened, they shall cease to
function.
With the security
3
switch the rear window riser keys may be
blocked. Upon pressing anew the rear door keys they become
operational again.
In the front passenger door and the rear doors* there are other
corresponding additional controls corresponding to their
respective windows.
These controls only have open and closing function of their
respective window.
With the security
3
control of the driver side door the rear window
risers may be deactivated.
– Security control
nnoott pprreesssseedd::
The rear window riser controls function
– Security control
pprreesssseedd::
The rear window riser controls are out of service.
Electric windows with an automatic closing function* are equipped
with a
ppoowweerr lliimmiitteerr..
The windows will automatically stop closing if any obstacle is
encountered.
TThhiiss aannttii--iimmpprriissoonnmmeenntt ffuunnccttiioonn wwiillll nnoott bbee aaccttiivvaatteedd,,
hhoowweevveerr,, wwhheenn tthhee wwiinnddoowwss aarree cclloosseedd ffrroomm tthhee ddrriivveerr''ss ssiiddee lloocckk
wwiitthh tthhee iiggnniittiioonn kkeeyy..
1
5
2
4
3
IBN-006
Fig. 52
•
AAllwwaayyss rreemmoovvee tthhee iiggnniittiioonn kkeeyy wwhheenn lleeaavviinngg tthhee vveehhiiccllee –– eevveenn iiff oonnllyy ffoorr
aa sshhoorrtt ttiimmee.. NNeevveerr lleeaavvee cchhiillddrreenn aalloonnee iinn tthhee vveehhiiccllee..
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Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Function of electric windows with ignition on
OOppeenniinngg
Press down fully on the front edge of the respective button (driver’s
door) and the window will open completely (automatic lowering)
1)
.
If the switch is pressed again, the window will stop immediately.
AAuuttoommaattiicc wwiinnddooww cclloossiinngg** ((ddrriivveerr''ss ssiiddee))
Press down fully on the front edge of the respective button (driver’s
door) and the window will close completely (automatic raising)
1)
.
If the switch is pressed again, the window will stop immediately.
To
ooppeenn
the window, the switch must be operated until the desired
position has been reached.
NNoottee
From the front passenger side door controland the rear door controls, only
the window risers may be raised or lowered. It is not equipped for
centralized locking or opening.
TThhee rroollll--bbaacckk ffuunnccttiioonn**
– If the window in the driver or passenger‘s door is hindered
whilst closing through stiffness or by an obstacle (roll-back
function), the window will open again immediately.
– After the window has opened, you must lift and hold the
appropriate switch for the affected window again within 5 seconds.
If the window is still hindered whilst closing through stiffness or by
an obstacle, the window will stop closing.
– After the window has stopped, you must lift and hold the switch
again within 5 seconds in order to close the window.
TThhee wwiinnddooww wwiillll nnooww cclloossee wwiitthhoouutt ppoowweerr lliimmiittaattiioonn..
NNoottee
If you wait for longer than 5 seconds between the individual steps, the
window will open again on switch operation.
TThhee eelleeccttrriicc wwiinnddoowwss aarree oonnllyy ddeeaaccttiivvaatteedd wwhheenn tthhee ddrriivveerr’’ss oorr ppaasssseennggeerr
ddoooorrss aarree ooppeenneedd..
•
WWaattcchh oouutt wwhheenn cclloossiinngg tthhee wwiinnddoowwss!! CCaarreelleessss oorr uunnccoonnttrroolllleedd cclloossiinngg ooff
tthhee wwiinnddoowwss ccaann ccaauussee iinnjjuurriieess,, ppaarrttiiccuullaarrllyy iinn tthhee ccaassee ooff cchhiillddrreenn..
•
IItt iiss aaddvviissaabbllee tthhaatt tthhee ddrriivveerr wwaarrnnss tthhee vveehhiiccllee ooccccuuppaannttss ooff tthhee ddaannggeerr
iinnvvoollvveedd iinn tthhee ccaarreelleessss hhaannddlliinngg ooff tthhee eelleeccttrriicc wwiinnddoowwss..
•
NNoo oonnee sshhoouulldd rreemmaaiinn iinn tthhee vveehhiiccllee wwhheenn lloocckkeedd ffrroomm tthhee oouuttssiiddee,, aass
tthhee wwiinnddoowwss ccaannnnoott bbee ooppeenneedd iinn tthhee eevveenntt ooff aann eemmeerrggeennccyy..
•
TTaakkee ggrreeaatt ccaarree wwhheenn cclloossiinngg tthhee wwiinnddoowwss aanndd ooppeenniinngg tthhee rrooooff** ffrroomm
tthhee oouuttssiiddee..
•
CCaarreelleessss cclloossiinngg ffrroomm tthhee oouuttssiiddee oorr wwiitthhoouutt vviissiibbiilliittyy ccaann ccaauussee sseerriioouuss
iinnjjuurryy,, eessppeecciiaallllyy ttoo cchhiillddrreenn..
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1)
This function can only be operated by the controls in the driver’s door.
70 Opening and closing
CClloossiinngg tthhee wwiinnddoowwss wwiitthhoouutt aauuttoommaattiicc cclloossiinngg ffuunnccttiioonn**
Lift the switch by the front edge until the window is completely
closed.
PPlleeaassee nnoottee tthhaatt tthhee wwiinnddooww cclloosseess wwiitthhoouutt ppoowweerr lliimmiittaattiioonn..
Function of the electric windows with ignition switched off
After the ignition has been switched off, the windows can still be
operated for about ten minutes as long as the driver or passenger
doors are not opened.
The windows on vehicles with central locking can also be closed or
opened from the outside (in cars with a sliding/electric roof you
can only close them). For this purpose, the key must be in the lock
of the driver’s door and held in the locking or open position.
OOppeenniinngg
Press the front edge of the respective button.
CClloossiinngg
Lift the front edge of the respective button.
NNoottee
If the window in the driver or passenger door is hindered whilst closing
through stiffness or by an obstacle (roll-back function), the window will
open again immediately.
In this case you can only close the window again after the ignition has been
switched on.
Notes
The automatic opening/closing function*on the driver and
passenger door windows will not function after the vehicle battery
has been disconnected/reconnected.
To reinstall this function after reconnecting the battery, please note
the following points.
•
LLoocckk vveehhiiccllee
from the outside via the driver’s door. When doing
this please ensure that all doors and windows are closed
completely.
•
LLoocckk tthhee vveehhiiccllee aaggaaiinn
via the driver’s door.
HHoolldd tthhee kkeeyy iinn tthhee
lloocckkiinngg ppoossiittiioonn ffoorr aatt lleeaasstt oonnee sseeccoonndd..
The automatic closing function* on the driver’s and passenger side
has been reactivated.
•
TTaakkee ggrreeaatt ccaarree wwhheenn cclloossiinngg tthhee wwiinnddoowwss!! CClloossiinngg tthhee wwiinnddoowwss iinn aa
ccaarreelleessss oorr uunnccoonnttrroolllleedd mmaannnneerr mmaayy ccaauussee bbrruuiisseess,, eessppeecciiaallllyy iinn cchhiillddrreenn..
•
TThhee ddrriivveerr mmuusstt wwaarrnn tthhee ootthheerr ooccccuuppaannttss ooff tthhee rriisskk wwhhiicchh ccaarreelleessss
ooppeerraattiioonn ooff eelleeccttrriicc wwiinnddoowwss eennttaaiillss..
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Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
OOppeenniinngg rrooooff**
Opening and closing the opening roof
With the ignition on, the opening sunroof opens and closes
through the rotary control.
After switching ignition off, and while the driver and front
passenger doors are not opened, the sunroof may still be opened
or closed during the first 10 minutes.
•
BBee vveerryy ccaarreeffuull wwhheenn cclloossiinngg tthhee wwiinnddoowwss aanndd rrooooff ffrroomm tthhee oouuttssiiddee!!
•
BBee vveerryy ccaarreeffuull wwhheenn cclloossiinngg tthhee wwiinnddoowwss!! CClloossiinngg ffrroomm tthhee oouuttssiiddee
wwiitthhoouutt vviissiibbiilliittyy oorr iinn aa ccaarreelleessss mmaannnneerr ccaann ccaauussee sseerriioouuss iinnjjuurryy,,
eessppeecciiaallllyy wwiitthh cchhiillddrreenn..
•
CChhiillddrreenn sshhoouulldd nneevveerr rreemmaaiinn aalloonnee iinnssiiddee tthhee vveehhiiccllee wwhheenn iitt iiss lloocckkeedd
ffrroomm tthhee oouuttssiiddee,, aass oouuttssiiddee hheellpp wwiillll bbee hhiinnddeerreedd iinn tthhee eevveenntt ooff aann
eemmeerrggeennccyy..
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Fig. 53
•
TTaakkee ccaarree wwhheenn cclloossiinngg tthhee rrooooff!! CClloossiinngg tthhee rrooooff ccaarreelleessssllyy oorr iinn aann
uunnccoonnttrroolllleedd mmaannnneerr mmaayy pprroodduuccee bbrruuiisseess.. TThhaatt iiss wwhhyy wwhheenn lleeaavviinngg tthhee
vveehhiiccllee rreemmoovvee tthhee iiggnniittiioonn kkeeyy..
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B
D
A
C
AR0-012
72 Opening and closing
TToo cclloossee
A
To close it turn the control to position
A
.
The opening sunroof has an
aannttii--iimmpprriissoonnmmeenntt ffuunnccttiioonn
. If upon
closing the roof, closes with difficulty or encounters an obstacle, it
will open immediately.
To close the roof press the rotary control in the front part, staying in
position
A
, until the roof closes completely.
TThhee rrooooff cclloosseess wwiitthhoouutt tthhee aannttii--iimmpprriissoonnmmeenntt ffuunnccttiioonn..
NNoottee
After disconnecting and re-connecting the vehicle battery the roof may not
close completely. For this, keep pressing the front part of the rotary control
for some 10 seconds.
TToo ooppeenn
B
Turn the control clockwise until the desired position. With the
control in position
C
the roof opens until the
ccoommffoorrtt ppoossiittiioonn..
To open the roof fully keep turning the control until position
B
without releasing it. In this position however, noise due to the wind
may be produced.
NNoottee
The parasol opens automatically to protect from excess sunlight when the
crystal roof is raised. If desired, it may be closed manually when the roof is
closed.
TToo rraaiissee
D
Turn control clockwise until the desired position. With the control in
position
D
the roof is raised completely.
The roof closes
wwiitthhoouutt
the
aannttii--iimmpprriissoonnmmeenntt ffuunnccttiioonn..
Comfort locking*
The opening sunroof may not only be closed with the control, but
also with the centralized* locking, if the vehicle is equipped with it,
when it is locked from the driver or front passenger side door:
Maintain the key in the locking position until the roof fully closes.
Emergency activation
B6X-100D
Fig. 54
73Opening and closing
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
In case of failure, the roof may also closed manually:
•
Remove the plastic cover by prizing with a screwdriver in the rear
part.
•
Remove the crank from the cover, introduce it into the opening
fully (overcoming the spring resistance).
•
Turn the crank clockwise until the roof closes.
•
Fit the crank into it’s seating and replace the cover.
B6X-101D
Fig. 55
74 Lights and visibility
LLiigghhttss aanndd vviissiibbiilliittyy
SSwwiittcchheess
Switching lights on and off
LLiigghhttiinngg sswwiittcchh
1
– Switched off
1)
– Side lights
– Dipped or main beam
The headlights only work when the ignition is on. When switching
ignition on and after ignition is switched off the side lights are
automatically switched on.
Dipping and flashing the headlights
⇒
"Flashers and high beam
lever" chapter.
NNoottee
If lights are not switched off and the ignition key is removed, a buzzer* will
sound when the driver’s door is open.
FFrroonntt ffoogg lliigghhttss**
Place the light switch in the side lights or dipped/main beam
position and pull to first stop.
RReeaarr ffoogg lliigghhtt**
•• VVeehhiicclleess wwiitthhoouutt ffoogg lliigghhttss
Turn lighting switch to dipped/main beam position and pull switch
out to top.
•• VVeehhiicclleess wwiitthh ffoogg lliigghhttss
With lighting switch in dipped/main beam position, pull switch out
to 2nd detent.
NNoottee
•
A warning lamp in the instrument panel lights up when the rear fog light
is switched on.
•
Due to the amount of dazzle it causes, the rear fog light should only be
switched on when the visibility is very poor (e.g. in some E.U. countries,
below 50 metres).
0
o
1 2 3
IBN-007
Fig. 56
1)
Vehicles for some countries: when the ignition is switched on, the dipped beam is
also switched on.
75Lights and visibility
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
The electrical system of the factory fitted tow bar* is wired up so that when
towing a trailer fitted with rear fog lights, the rear fog lights on the towing
vehicle are automatically switched off.
Instrument and switch lighting /
Headlight range control
IInnssttrruummeenntt lliigghhttiinngg
2
When the lights are on, the level of the instrument lighting can be
set to any intensity by turning the knurled wheel next to the light
switch.
HHeeaaddlliigghhtt rraannggee ccoonnttrrooll**
3
With the electrical range control the headlight settings can be
matched exactly to the load condition of vehicle. This prevents
oncoming traffic from being dazzled more than is unavoidable. At
the same time the correct headlight beam setting provides the
best possible visibility for the driver.
The headlights can only be regulated with the dipped headlights
switched on.
To lower the beams, turn knurled disc from the basic position (0)
downwards.
Heated rear window
4
Only works if the engine is running. A lamp in the switch lights up
when connected.
The heating device of the rear window disconnects automatically
after 20 minutes. If the key is pressed again after 20 minutes have
passed, the heated rear windscreen will remain on until the
ignition is switched off.
o
1 2 3
IBN-007
Fig. 57
Fig. 58
V
O
LT
12
16
5 4
CON-012
76 Lights and visibility
NNoottee
An automatic provisional disconnection of the function may take place to
avoid a possible deterioration to the battery. Once the normal functioning
conditions are established the function is resumed.
FFoorr tthhee ssaakkee ooff tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt
As soon as window is clear, switch element off. The reduced current
consumption helps to reduce fuel consumption
⇒
page 142.
Hazard warning lamps
5
The system also works when the ignition is switched off.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps if, for example:
– Your vehicle stops because of a technical defect,
– You have an emergency
– You reach the tail end of a traffic jam.
When the hazard warning lamps are switched on, all turn signal
lights flash simultaneously. The warning lamps for the indicators
and a warning lamp in the switch will also flash.
OObbsseerrvvee lleeggaall rreeqquuiirreemmeennttss wwhheenn eemmppllooyyiinngg ssuucchh ssaaffeettyy
mmeeaassuurreess..
Seat heating* for left seat
For further information on its functions
⇒
"Heated seats" chapter.
Seat heating* for right seat
For further information on its functions
⇒
"Heated seats" chapter.
Switches in driver’s door
EElleeccttrriicc wwiinnddoowwss
To use the electric windows switches
⇒
"Electric windows" chapter.
CCeennttrraall lloocckkiinngg bbuuttttoonn
To use this switch
⇒
"Central locking" chapter.
WWiinngg mmiirrrroorr aaddjjuussttmmeenntt
⇒
"Rear-view mirrors" the chapter.
Fig. 59
V
O
L
T
12
16
5 4
CON-012
77Lights and visibility
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
SSwwiittcchheess iinn tthhee cceennttrraall ccoonnssoollee
Traction Control System (TCS)*. Electronic stabilisation
program (ESP)*
The TCS or ESP connect automatically when the engine is switched
on. If necessary, they may be switched off briefly by pressing the
corresponding switch.
If it is connected a pilot light will light.
For further information
⇒
pages 133 to 136.
NNoottee
The location of the switches can vary depending on the model version or
country.
VViissiibbiilliittyy
Sun visors
The sun visors can be pulled out of the side mountings and swung
towards to the doors.
The make-up mirrors* are fitted with a sliding cover.
LLiigghhttss
Flashers and high beam lever
The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on.
• Right turn signals – lever up
1
Fig. 60
Fig. 61
CON-013
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
rpm x 1000
o
1
2
B6L-0006
78 Lights and visibility
• Left turn signals – lever down
2
When turn signals are working, the warning lamp flashes as well
⇒
"Warning lamps" chapter.
The turn signals switch off automatically when the steering wheel
returns to its normal position.
TToo ssiiggnnaall aa llaannee cchhaannggee
For rapid manoeuvres such as lane changes, lift
1
or press down
2
the lever only to the point of pressure and hold it in position.
If the lever is used with a slight pulsation the indicator will blink
three times.
HHeeaaddlliigghhtt ffllaasshheerr
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel
3
– the main beam
warning lamp will light up.
HHiigghh bbeeaamm lliigghhtt
To engage the high beam lights, push the lever forward with the
low beam lights connected
4
. The corresponding warning lamp
will light up when the high beam light is on.
PPaarrkkiinngg lliigghhttss**
The parking lights only work when ignition is switched off.
Right parking lights – lever up
1
Left parking lights – lever down
2
If the ignition key has been removed, a buzzer* will sound when
the driver’s door is open.
NNoottee
The use of the signals and lighting described here is subject to local
regulations.
IInntteerriioorr lliigghhttss
Front interior light
Switch positions
A
:
0
–Off
Right – Door contact switch
Left – Light on continuously
B45-144C
Fig. 62
79Lights and visibility
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Interior lights with delayed switch off* remain on for about 30
seconds after doors are closed.
Front reading light*
The reading light is turned on or off by pressing the appropriate
switch
B
.
Glove compartment light*
The passenger’s glove compartment light only lights up when the
lights are switched on and the glove compartment lid is open.
Switch on interior light
The interior light is switched on for approx. 30 seconds when the
vehicle is unlocked, a door is opened or the ignition key is
removed. Hence, the interior light switch must be in the door
contact position.
It is switched off immediately as soon as the vehicle is locked or
the ignition switched on.
With the door open, the interior light will remain switched on for a
maximum of ten minutes. This avoids unnecessary battery
discharge.
NNoottee
In vehicles
wwiitthhoouutt cceennttrraalliisseedd lloocckkiinngg,,
the interior light can
oonnllyy
be
switched on by opening the driver's door or by manually pressing the
switch.
B45-144C
Fig. 63
80 Lights and visibility
WWiinnddssccrreeeenn wwaasshheerrss
Front windscreen wipers
Wipers and washers only work when ignition is switched on.
WWhheenn iitt iiss ffrreeeezziinngg,, cchheecckk tthhaatt tthhee wwiippeerr bbllaaddeess aarree nnoott ffrroozzeenn ttoo
tthhee ggllaassss bbeeffoorree sswwiittcchhiinngg tthhee wwiippeerrss oonn ffoorr tthhee ffiirrsstt ttiimmee..
The heated windscreen washer jets* are switched on when the
ignition is switched on and the amount of heat is regulated
automatically according to the outside temperature.
NNoottee
•
Fill container
⇒
"Windscreen washer" chapter.
•
Replace wiper blades
⇒
"Wiper blades" chapter.
WWiinnddssccrreeeenn
•• WWiinnddssccrreeeenn wwiippeerrss ooffff
Lever at position
0
.
•• IInntteerrmmiitttteenntt wwiippee
Lever at position
1
.
Use lever
A
to change the intervals of the intermittent wipe. Four
levels are available.
Lever to the right – brief intervals
Lever to the left – long intervals
The intervals of each level are determined by the speed of the
vehicle.
•• WWiippeerr ssllooww
Lever at position
2
.
•• WWiippeerr ffaasstt
Lever at position
3
.
•• FFlliicckk wwiippee
Lever at position
4
.
TThhee wwiinnddssccrreeeenn wwiippeerrss mmuusstt bbee iinn vveerryy ggoooodd ccoonnddiittiioonn ttoo eennssuurree cclleeaarr
vviissiibbiilliittyy
⇒
""WWiippeerr bbllaaddeess"" cchhaapptteerr..
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km/h
40
20
0
60
80
100
140
180
220
260
10
30
50
70
90
120
160
200
240
2
0
A
0
1
2
3
4
5
B6L-0007
Fig. 64
81Lights and visibility
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
•• AAuuttoommaattiicc wwaasshh//wwiippee ffaacciilliittyy
To turn on wipers and washer, pull lever towards steering wheel to
position
5
.
When the lever is released, no more water is sprayed, but the
wipers continue to work for around 4 seconds.
The windscreen will be wiped again after approximately five
seconds once the wipe/wash system has been operated.
Rain sensor*
If the vehicle is fitted with a rain sensor and the intermittent wipe
is activated this sensor is in charge of adjusting automatically the
duration of the intervals to the amount of rain.
Position
A
of the lever for the windscreen wipers is used to
individually adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor
⇒
fig. 64.
After switching off the ignition, the rain sensor needs to be
switched on again. To do that the intermittent wipe needs to be
switched off and switched on again.
Rear windscreen
•• IInntteerrmmiitttteenntt wwiippee
TTuurrnn oonn::
Push lever to position
6
.
The wipers wipe approximately every 6 seconds.
TTuurrnn ooffff::
Move the lever towards the steering wheel. If you turn off the
windscreen wiper while wiping, the windscreen wiper will function
until the wipe is completed.
••
AAuuttoommaattiicc wwaasshh//wwiippee ffaacciilliittyy
TTuurrnn oonn::
Push the lever forward to position
7
.
Fig. 65
km/h
40
20
0
60
80
100
140
180
220
260
10
30
50
70
90
120
160
200
240
2
0
7
6
B6L-0008
82 Lights and visibility
The washer/wipe facility keeps working intermittently. To turn off
completely move the lever towards the steering wheel.
Headlight washer system*
When the main or dipped beam is on, the lenses are washed every
time the windscreen is washed.
At regular intervals, such as when filling the tank, the dirt on the
lenses (insects) should be removed.
NNoottee
• Do not use sharp objects or abrasive solvents when cleaning lampsas
these could cause damage.
• To save water, if the windscreen washer is activated repeatedly, the
headlight washers will be activated every three cycles.
WWiippeerr bbllaaddeess
Observations
CCaauuttiioonn
When it is freezing, check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the glass
before switching the wipers on for the first time.
If the wiper blades drag, it may be caused by one of the following:
•
If the vehicle has been washed in an automatic car wash,
residual wax maybe left on the windscreen. This wax residue can
only be removed with a special cleaner. For more details, contact a
Technical Service Centre.
The blades will not drag if you use a wax dissolving windscreen
cleaner. Grease solvents will not work.
•
Damaged wiper blades can also drag. In this case the blades
should be renewed.
•
The blades are set at an incorrect angle.
Have the angle of installation checked and corrected at a Technical
Service Centre.
•
TThhee wwiippeerr bbllaaddeess mmuusstt bbee iinn ggoooodd ccoonnddiittiioonn ffoorr cclleeaarr vviissiibbiilliittyy..
•
IInn oorrddeerr ttoo pprreevveenntt ssttrreeaakkss oonn tthhee wwiinnddssccrreeeenn yyoouu sshhoouulldd cclleeaann tthhee wwiippeerr
bbllaaddeess rreegguullaarrllyy wwiitthh aa wwiinnddooww cclleeaanniinngg pprroodduucctt.. IIff tthhee wwiinnddoowwss aarree
WWAARRNNIINNGG
ppaarrttiiccuullaarrllyy ddiirrttyy,, ee..gg.. iinnsseecctt rreemmaaiinnss,, aa ssppoonnggee oorr ccllootthh sshhoouulldd bbee uusseedd ttoo
cclleeaann tthhee bbllaaddeess..
•
FFoorr ssaaffeettyy rreeaassoonnss,, wwiippeerr bbllaaddeess sshhoouulldd bbee rreenneewweedd oonnccee oorr ttwwiiccee aa yyeeaarr..
BBllaaddeess ccaann bbee ppuurrcchhaasseedd aatt TTeecchhnniiccaall SSeerrvviiccee CCeennttrreess..
WWAARRNNIINNGG ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))
83Lights and visibility
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Changing wiper blades
TTaakkiinngg tthhee wwiippeerr bbllaaddee ooffff
•
Hinge the wiper arm up and position the blade perpendicular to
the wiper arm.
•
Press the retaining spring in the direction of arrow
A
.
•
Detach the wiper blade in the direction of arrow
B
and then
remove from the arm in the opposite direction.
SSeeccuurriinngg tthhee wwiippeerr bbllaaddee
The retaining spring must engage audibly in the wiper arm.
When fitting wiper blades with moulded wind deflectors one
should ensure that the deflector is pointing downwards.
Changing rear window wiper blades
TTaakkiinngg tthhee wwiippeerr bbllaaddee ooffff
•
Lift the wiper arm up and position the blade perpendicular to the
wiper arm.
•
Press the retaining spring in the direction of arrow
A
.
•
Detach the wiper blade in the direction of arrow
B
and then
remove from the arm in the opposite direction.
SSeeccuurriinngg tthhee wwiippeerr bbllaaddee
The retaining spring must engage audibly in the wiper arm.
B1H-052
Fig. 66
Fig. 67
B6X-013D
84 Lights and visibility
RReeaarr--vviieeww mmiirrrroorrss
Adjusting mirrors
The rear view mirrors should always be adjusted properly before
moving off so that good vision to the rear is obtained.
Anti-dazzle interior mirror
The lever on the lower edge of the mirror should be pointing to the
rear when the basic setting is made.
To set the anti-dazzle position, pull lever forwards.
EExxtteerriioorr mmiirrrroorrss ccoonnttrroolllleedd mmeecchhaanniiccaallllyy ffrroomm iinnssiiddee
are adjusted
with the knob in the door trim panel.
Automatic* anti-dazzle interior mirror
The automatic anti-dazzle function can be switched on and off as
desired.
SSwwiittcchhiinngg ooffff aannttii--ddaazzzzllee ffuunnccttiioonn
Press button
A
– the indicator lamp
B
will go out.
SSwwiittcchhiinngg oonn aannttii--ddaazzzzllee ffuunnccttiioonn
Press button
A
– the indicator lamp
B
will light up.
AAnnttii--ddaazzzzllee ffuunnccttiioonn
The anti-dazzle function is activated every time the ignition is
switched on. The green indicator lamp lights up in the mirror
housing.
A
B
B5P-0177
Fig. 68
85Lights and visibility
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
When the anti-dazzle function is activated the interior mirror will
darken automatically according to the amount of light it receives
(for example from the headlights of a vehicle behind). The anti-
dazzle function is cancelled if reverse gear is engaged.
NNoottee
•
The automatic anti-dazzle function will only work properly if the sun
blind* for the rear window is retracted and there are no other objects
preventing light from reaching the interior mirror.
•
If you have to stick any type of sticker on the windscreen, do not do so in
front of the sensors. Doing so could prevent the anti-dazzle function from
working well or even from working at all.
Electrically adjustable mirrors*
Electrically adjustable mirrors* are set by pressing the edge of the
knob
A
in the driver’s door trim.
The surface of the mirror may be angled upwards, downwards, to
the left or the right, as required.
With swivel knob
A
select the driver or passenger wing mirrors.
– Defog mirrors
1)
RR
– Driver’s mirror
LL
– Passenger’s mirror
When adjusting the left rear-view mirror, the right one should move
at the same time.
If you wish to adjust the right rear-view mirror separately, you only
need to activate the right mirror.
If at any time, the electrical adjustment fails, the mirrors can be
adjusted manually by pressing on their respective surfaces.
NNoottee ffoorr vveehhiicclleess wwiitthh ccoonnvveexx oorr sspphheerriiccaall oouuttssiiddee mmiirrrroorrss**
CCoonnvveexx
(curved outwards) mirrors enlarge the field of vision but
make objects look smaller.
TThheessee mmiirrrroorrss aarree oonnllyy ooff lliimmiitteedd uussee iinn
ccoorrrreeccttllyy ccaallccuullaattiinngg tthhee ddiissttaannccee ooff tthhee vveehhiiccllee bbeehhiinndd yyoouu..
SSpphheerriiccaall
exterior mirrors have a mirror surface with a different
curvature. These wide angle mirrors increase the field of vision
even more than convex mirrors.
TThheeiirr uusseeffuullnneessss iiss aallssoo lliimmiitteedd
wwhheenn eessttiimmaattiinngg tthhee ddiissttaannccee ooff vveehhiicclleess aapppprrooaacchhiinngg ffrroomm
bbeehhiinndd..
Fig. 69
R
L
A
IBN-009
1)
Take into account that this function is activated with the ignition connected, and as
such, it is advisable to maintain the control in the
LL
or
RR
position.
86 Lights and visibility
Mirror heating*
Electrically operated outside mirrors are heated in the defogging
position. The ignition must be switched on for this function.
Once the mirrors are defogged place the switch in the
LL
or
RR
position to avoid unnecessary battery discharge.
Fold in exterior mirrors
The exterior mirrors of the vehicle can be folded in.
To do this, pull mirror housing towards the vehicle.
NNoottee
•
Before putting the vehicle through an automatic washing plant, the
mirrors should be folded in to prevent them from becoming damaged.
Folding exterior mirrors back
It is mandatory to drive with the rear-view mirrors placed in use
position.
Electric folding wing mirrors*
Use control
A
to select the passenger or driver’s wing mirror, or
the fold-away function, as well as mirror adjustment
⇒
fig. 70.
– Mirror demisting
1)
RR
– Driver’s wing mirror
LL
– Passenger’s wing mirror
– Folding away of wing mirrors
The fold-away position is recommended, for example, when
parking or driving in cramped conditions.
R
L
A
L
R
IBN-104
Fig. 70
1)
Take into account that this function is activated with the ignition connected, and as
such, it is advisable to maintain the control in the
LL
or
RR
position.
87Lights and visibility
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
To
ffoolldd iinn tthhee eexxtteerriioorr mmiirrrroorrss
, simply turn swivel knob
A
directly
to position from the
LL
or
RR
position.
TToo uunnffoolldd tthhee wwiinngg mmiirrrroorrss ((uussee ppoossiittiioonn))
, do the opposite, from
to
LL
or
RR
.
NNoottee
• If due to external causes (for example contact during manoeuvres) the
angle of the mirror in relation to the bodywork changes, the mirror should
be adjusted using rotary control
A
uunnttiill iitt rreeaacchheess tthhee ppoossiittiioonn ooff uussee
.
• Turn rotary control
A
again, until it reaches the folding position. The
mirror is now operating properly.
• Special care must be taken when using rotary control
A
not to damage
the mirrors.
CCaauuttiioonn
Under no circumstances should the mirror be returned to its position of use
by hand.
88 Seats and luggage compartment
SSeeaattss aanndd lluuggggaaggee ccoommppaarrttmmeenntt
FFrroonntt sseeaattss
The importance of correct seat adjustment
The correct adjustment of the seats is important for:
– reaching the controls safely and quickly
– relaxed low-fatigue body position
–
mmaaxxiimmuumm pprrootteeccttiioonn ffrroomm tthhee sseeaatt bbeellttss aanndd tthhee AAiirr BBaagg SSyysstteemm..
Driver’s seat
We recommend that you position the diver’s seat as follows:
– Set the driver’s seat forwards/backwards in such a way that the
pedals can be fully depressed with a slightly angled leg.
– Set the backrest in such a way that it is fully against your back
and that you can reach the upper point of the steering wheel with
your arms at a slight angle.
Front passenger seat
We recommend that you position the front passenger seat as
follows:
– Backrest in an upright position.
– Place the feet in the footwell in a comfortable position.
–– IItt iiss rreeccoommmmeennddeedd tthhaatt tthhee sseeaatt bbee ppuusshheedd bbaacckk aass ffaarr aass
ppoossssiibbllee..
FFoorr ssaaffeettyy rreeaassoonnss tthhee ddrriivveerr‘‘ss sseeaatt mmuusstt oonnllyy bbee mmoovveedd bbaacckkwwaarrddss oorr
ffoorrwwaarrddss wwhheenn vveehhiiccllee iiss ssttaattiioonnaarryy..
WWAARRNNIINNGG
•
FFoorr tthhiiss rreeaassoonn tthhee ffrroonntt sseeaattss sshhoouulldd nnoott bbee ppuusshheedd ttoooo cclloossee ttoo tthhee
sstteeeerriinngg wwhheeeell oorr tthhee iinnssttrruummeenntt ppaanneell..
•
YYoouurr ffeeeett sshhoouulldd rreemmaaiinn iinn tthhee ffoooottwweellll wwhhiillee tthhee vveehhiiccllee iiss iinn mmoottiioonn ––
nneevveerr rreessttiinngg oonn tthhee iinnssttrruummeenntt ppaanneell oorr sseeaattss..
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UUnnddeerr nnoo cciirrccuummssttaanncceess sshhoouulldd aannyy iitteemmss bbee kkeepptt iinn tthhee ffoooottwweellll,, aass tthheeyy
ccoouulldd bblloocckk tthhee ppeeddaallss iinn ccaassee ooff aa ssuuddddeenn bbrraakkiinngg mmaannooeeuuvvrree..
YYoouu wwoouulldd nnoo lloonnggeerr bbee aabbllee ttoo bbrraakkee,, cchhaannggee ggeeaarr oorr aacccceelleerraattee!!
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89Seats and luggage compartment
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Seat adjustments
1
RReelleeaassiinngg bbaacckkrreesstt
(3 door vehicles only)
Lift the lever and move the backrest forward.
2
TToo mmoovvee sseeaatt bbaacckkwwaarrddss aanndd ffoorrwwaarrddss
Lift lever and move seat. Then release lever and move seat further
so that the catch engages.
The driver‘s seat should be adjusted so that the pedals can be fully
depressed with the legs slightly angled.
3
HHeeiigghhtt aaddjjuussttmmeenntt**
By “pumping” the lateral lever the seat can be lifted or lowered.
LLiiffttiinngg::
lift or "pump" the lever upwards from the base position.
LLoowweerriinngg::
press or "pump" the lever downwards from the base
position.
4
AAddjjuussttiinngg bbaacckkrreesstt iinncclliinnaattiioonn
Take the weight off the backrest and turn the control wheel.
2
3
1
4
IBN-045
Fig. 71
FFoorr ssaaffeettyy rreeaassoonnss,, tthhee ffrroonntt sseeaatt bbaacckkrreessttss sshhoouulldd aallwwaayyss rreemmaaiinn lloocckkeedd
iinnttoo uussee ppoossiittiioonn wwhhiillee tthhee vveehhiiccllee iiss iinn mmoottiioonn..
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FFoorr ssaaffeettyy rreeaassoonnss tthhee ddrriivveerr‘‘ss sseeaatt mmuusstt oonnllyy bbee mmoovveedd bbaacckkwwaarrddss oorr
ffoorrwwaarrddss wwhheenn vveehhiiccllee iiss ssttaattiioonnaarryy..
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•
FFoorr ssaaffeettyy rreeaassoonnss,, tthhee hheeiigghhtt ooff tthhee ddrriivveerr’’ss sseeaatt sshhoouulldd oonnllyy bbee aaddjjuusstteedd
wwhheenn tthhee vveehhiiccllee iiss aatt aa ssttaannddssttiillll..
•
BBee ccaarreeffuull wwhheenn aaddjjuussttiinngg tthhee sseeaatt hheeiigghhtt!! CCaarreelleessss aanndd uunnccoonnttrroolllleedd
aaddjjuussttmmeenntt ccaann ccaauussee iinnjjuurriieess..
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TThhee bbaacckkrreessttss sshhoouulldd nnoott bbee ttiilltteedd ffaarr bbaacckk wwhheenn tthhee ccaarr iiss bbeeiinngg ddrriivveenn,, aass
tthhee eeffffiicciieennccyy ooff tthhee sseeaattbbeellttss wwoouulldd bbee rreedduucceedd..
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90 Seats and luggage compartment
Heated seats*
SSeeaatt hheeaattiinngg** ffoorr lleefftt sseeaatt
1
The cushion and backrest of the front seats can be heated
electrically when the ignition is on.
The heating is connected and regulated with the knurled wheel.
To switch heating off, turn knurled wheel to the basic position (
0
).
SSeeaatt hheeaattiinngg** ffoorr rriigghhtt sseeaatt
2
The cushion and backrest of the front seats can be heated
electrically when the ignition is on.
The heating is connected and regulated with the knurled wheel.
To switch heating off, turn knurled wheel to the basic position (
0
).
NNoottee
An automatic provisional disconnection of the function may take place to
avoid a possible deterioration of the battery. Once the normal functioning
conditions are established the function is resumed.
HHeeaadd rreessttrraaiinnttss**
Correct adjustment of head restraints
The head restraints are height adjustable and should be set to
suit the size of the occupant. Correctly adjusted head restraints
together with the seat belts offer effective protection. The front
head restraints can also be adjusted to a different angle.
B1S-017P
Fig. 73
Fig. 72
O
O
1 2
IBN-048
91Seats and luggage compartment
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
AAddjjuussttiinngg hheeiigghhtt
• Grip sides of head restraint with both hands and pull up or push
down.
Removing and installing
To remove, pull restraints up to the stop, press button (arrow) and
at the same time take restraints out.
To remove the rear head restraint first pull the backrest forwards a
little.
To install again, push the restraint rods into the guides until they
are heard to engage. You do not need to press the key.
AAddjjuussttaabbllee sstteeeerriinngg ccoolluummnn**
Adjusting the steering wheel position
The steering wheel column can be adjusted without height and
depth stepping. To do this, press lever
A
located in the housing
downwards and move the column to the desired position. Then
press the lever firmly up again.
Fig. 74
Fig. 75
TThhee bbeesstt pprrootteeccttiioonn iiss oobbttaaiinneedd wwhheenn tthhee uuppppeerr eeddggee ooff rreessttrraaiinntt iiss aatt lleeaasstt
aatt eeyyee lleevveell oorr hhiigghheerr..
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B45-016C
A
IBN-010
92 Seats and luggage compartment
PPeeddaall aarreeaa
Pedals
TThhee mmoovveemmeenntt ooff tthhee ppeeddaallss mmuusstt nnoott bbee rreessttrriicctteedd!!
FFoorr tthhiiss rreeaassoonn,, ddoo nnoott llooccaattee aannyy iitteemmss iinn tthhee ffoooottwweellll wwhhiicchh ccoouulldd
rroollll oorr sslliiddee uunnddeerrnneeaatthh tthhee ppeeddaallss..
Around the pedal area there should not be any foot mats or other
additional floor covering materials:
•
In the case of defects in the brake system, a greater pedal travel
may be necessary.
•
It should always be possible to depress the clutch and
accelerator pedals fully.
•
All pedals must be able to return, unhindered, to their rest
positions.
For these reasons, the only foot mats which may be used are those
which leave the pedal area completely free and which are
prevented from slipping.
LLuuggggaaggee ccoommppaarrttmmeenntt
Stowing luggage
In the interests of good handling ensure that the load (persons and
luggage) is distributed evenly. Heavy items should always be
carried as near to the rear axle as possible or better still, between
the axles.
Stale air escapes through ventilation openings in the side trim* of
the luggage compartment. For this reason, it is best to keep these
openings uncovered.
•
TThhee sstteeeerriinngg ccoolluummnn mmaayy oonnllyy bbee aaddjjuusstteedd wwhhiillsstt tthhee vveehhiiccllee iiss
ssttaattiioonnaarryy..
•
FFoorr ssaaffeettyy rreeaassoonnss,, tthhee lleevveerr mmuusstt aallwwaayyss bbee ffiirrmmllyy pprreesssseedd uupp,, ssoo tthhaatt
tthhee ppoossiittiioonn ooff tthhee sstteeeerriinngg ccoolluummnn ddooeess nnoott ssuuddddeennllyy cchhaannggee wwhhiillee tthhee
vveehhiiccllee iiss iinn mmoottiioonn..
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UUnnddeerr nnoo cciirrccuummssttaanncceess sshhoouulldd aannyy iitteemmss bbee kkeepptt iinn tthhee ffoooottwweellll,, aass tthheeyy
ccoouulldd bblloocckk tthhee ppeeddaallss iinn ccaassee ooff aa ssuuddddeenn bbrraakkiinngg mmaannooeeuuvvrree..
YYoouu wwoouulldd nnoo lloonnggeerr bbee aabbllee ttoo bbrraakkee,, cchhaannggee ggeeaarr oorr aacccceelleerraattee!!
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•
TThhee ppeerrmmiissssiibbllee ppaayyllooaaddss aanndd GGVVWW mmuusstt nnoott bbee eexxcceeeeddeedd
⇒
cchhaapptteerr
""TTeecchhnniiccaall DDaattaa""..
•
IItt sshhoouulldd bbee nnootteedd tthhaatt wwhheenn ttrraannssppoorrttiinngg hheeaavvyy iitteemmss tthhee hhaannddlliinngg wwiillll
cchhaannggee dduuee ttoo tthhee ddiissppllaacceemmeenntt ooff tthhee cceennttrree ooff ggrraavviittyy.. DDrriivviinngg ssttyyllee aanndd
ssppeeeedd mmuusstt,, tthheerreeffoorree,, bbee aalltteerreedd ttoo ssuuiitt..
•
TThhee llooaadd mmuusstt bbee ssttoowweedd iinn ssuucchh aa wwaayy tthhaatt nnoo iitteemmss ccaann ffllyy ffoorrwwaarrdd iiff
tthhee bbrraakkeess aarree aapppplliieedd ssuuddddeennllyy –– uussee tthhee llaasshhiinngg eeyyeess** iiff nneecceessssaarryy..
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93Seats and luggage compartment
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Lashing eyes*
On the saloon, four eyelets are provided in the luggage
compartment for securing items of luggage. There are two eyelets
in the front sides of the luggage compartment, one left and one
right. The other two eyelets are near the loading edge
⇒
fig. 76.
The lashing eyes comply with the Standard DIN 75410.
Rear shelf
RReemmoovviinngg tthhee sshheellff
From the rear end of the car, with the tailgate raised, unhitch the
stays
B
from their housings
A
. Remove the shelf from its housing,
pulling outwards.
The rear shelf can be used to place clothing but care should be
taken to avoid reducing visibility through the rear window.
To ensure correct ventilation of the car interior, the slot between
the shelf and the rear window must not be obstructed.
•
WWhheenn vveehhiiccllee iiss iinn mmoottiioonn,, nnoo ppeerrssoonnss sshhoouulldd bbee iinn tthhee lluuggggaaggee oorr llooaadd
aarreeaa.. TThhiiss iinncclluuddeess cchhiillddrreenn.. EEvveerryy ppaasssseennggeerr mmuusstt bbee pprrooppeerrllyy bbeelltteedd iinn
⇒
""SSeeaatt bbeellttss"" cchhaapptteerr..
•
NNeevveerr ddrriivvee wwiitthh tthhee bboooott lliidd//ttaaiillggaattee ooppeenn oorr nnoott pprrooppeerrllyy cclloosseedd..
EExxhhaauusstt ggaass ccoouulldd tthheenn bbee ddrraawwnn iinnttoo tthhee vveehhiiccllee iinntteerriioorr..
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LEO-020
Fig. 76
Fig. 77
A
B
IB9-019
94 Seats and luggage compartment
RReeaarr sseeaatt
Increasing boot space*
You may tip the rear seats forwards to increase the boot space: if it
is a split seat each half can be tipped separately.
Before knocking down the rear seat you must remove the
headrests*. For this it is necessary to slide the support a little
forward
⇒
chapter "Head restraints".
The front seats must be placed so that the back seats do not
collide with them, to avoid damage.
TToo kknnoocckk ddoowwnn tthhee sseeaatt
• Raise a little the cushion holding it from the front part, raise and
turn so that the outer part of the cushion goes to the front seat
backrest.
• Pull the release lever on the backrest in the direction of the arrow
(or both levers at the same time if the seat is not split) and lower
the backrest.
NNoo hheeaavvyy oorr hhaarrdd oobbjjeeccttss mmuusstt bbee ssttoorreedd oonn tthhee sshheellff ssiinnccee tthhiiss ccoouulldd
eennddaannggeerr tthhee ssaaffeettyy ooff tthhee ooccccuuppaannttss ooff tthhee vveehhiiccllee iinn tthhee ccaassee ooff ssuuddddeenn
bbrraakkiinngg..
TThhee ssttoorraaggee ooff ssuucchh hheeaavvyy oorr hhaarrdd oobbjjeeccttss oonn tthhee rreeaarr sshheellff ccoouulldd rreessuulltt iinn
ddaammaaggee ttoo tthhee hheeaatteerr eelleemmeennttss iinn tthhee rreeaarr wwiinnddooww..
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B1J-004D
B1J-007DA
Fig. 78
Fig. 79
95Seats and luggage compartment
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Raising the seat
•
First lift up the backrest.
•
Placeing the headrest.
•
Lift the cushion and then push it backwards until it fits into
place. When you do,
ppuullll tthhee mmiiddddllee sseeaatt bbeelltt oouutt,, ootthheerrwwiissee iitt wwiillll
bbee ttrraappppeedd bbeettwweeeenn tthhee sseeaatt aanndd tthhee bbaacckkrreesstt aanndd yyoouu wwiillll nnoott bbee
aabbllee ttoo uussee iitt..
AAllssoo mmaakkee ssuurree tthhee ssiiddee bbeellttss aarree nnoott ttrraappppeedd bbyy tthhee bbaacckkrreesstt..
RRooooff rraacckk**
Description
When a load is to be carried on the roof the following needs to be
noted:
•
As the rain channels are molded into the roof for streamlining
reasons, the normal type of roof rack cannot be used. To avoid
risks we advise that only the cross bars provided by the factory are
used.
•
These cross bars are the base for a complete roof load carrying
system. For safety reasons when carrying luggage, bicycles, surf
boards, skis and boats, the appropriate special adapters are
required.
•
If other luggage rack systems are used, or are not mounted
according to the instructions, any damage noted over the vehicle
can not be claimed in the guarantee.
•• TThhee rrooooff rraacckk ssyysstteemm mmuusstt bbee ffiitttteedd eexxaaccttllyy aaccccoorrddiinngg ttoo tthhee
eenncclloosseedd iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss..
•
Distribute the load evenly. Each cross bar may carry a maximum
load of 40 kg, loaded evenly over the full length. The permissible
roof load (including the carrier system) of 75 kg and the
Fig. 80
B1J-008D
TThhee rreeaarr sseeaatt bbaacckkrreesstt mmuusstt bbee pprrooppeerrllyy eennggaaggeedd ssoo tthhaatt aarrttiicclleess iinn tthhee
lluuggggaaggee aarreeaa ddoo nnoott sslliiddee ffoorrwwaarrdd iiff tthhee bbrraakkeess aarree aapppplliieedd ssuuddddeennllyy..
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•• IInnssttaallllaattiioonn iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss ffoorr tthhee rrooooff rraacckk ssyysstteemm mmuusstt bbee ffoolllloowweedd..
•• CChheecckk ssccrreewweedd jjooiinnttss aanndd ffiixxiinnggss aafftteerr aa sshhoorrtt ddrriivvee aanndd,, iiff nneecceessssaarryy,,
ttiigghhtteenn aanndd cchheecckk aaggaaiinn aatt ccoorrrreessppoonnddiinngg iinntteerrvvaallss..
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96 Seats and luggage compartment
permissible gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded
⇒
"Technical data" chapter.
•
In vehicles with a sliding/lifting roof, make sure it does not hit
the roof load when opening.
AAsshhttrraayyss**,, cciiggaarreettttee lliigghhtteerr** aanndd eelleeccttrriiccaall
ssoocckkeettss
Front ashtray
OOppeenniinngg
Press the lower part of the ashtray cover (arrow
A
) and this opens
automatically by spring action.
EEmmppttyyiinngg
Take the ashtray by the right side and remove upwards
RReeppllaacciinngg
Introduce it with pressure on the support.
CClloossiinngg
Move the ashtray cover towards the gear drive until it sets.
•
WWhheenn ccaarrrryyiinngg hheeaavvyy oobbjjeeccttss oorr llaarrggee oobbjjeeccttss oonn tthhee rrooooff,, bbeeaarr iinn mmiinndd
tthhaatt tthhee ddrriivviinngg ccoonnddiittiioonnss mmaayy vvaarryy dduuee ttoo ddiissppllaacceemmeenntt ooff tthhee cceenntteerr ooff
ggrraavviittyy ooff tthhee vveehhiiccllee oorr tthhee iinnccrreeaassee ooff tthhee ssuurrffaaccee eexxppoosseedd ttoo tthhee wwiinndd..
DDrriivviinngg ssttyyllee aanndd ssppeeeedd mmuusstt bbee aaddaapptteedd ttoo tthhiiss nneeww ssiittuuaattiioonn..
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A
IBN-046A
Fig. 81
97Seats and luggage compartment
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is switched on by pushing in the element.
When the heating element glows, the lighter springs out
automatically – pull it out immediately and use it.
Electric socket
The
1122--VVoolltt ssoocckkeett
of the lighter can be used for other electrical
accessories with a capacity of up to 120 Watts. When the engine is
not running this will however discharge the battery. For more
information
⇒
"Accessories" chapter.
SSttoowwaaggee bbooxx
Stowage compartment on the front passenger side
Lift the handle to open the glove compartment on the passenger
side.
Fig. 82
EExxcceerrcciissee ccaauuttiioonn wwhheenn uussiinngg tthhee cciiggaarreettttee lliigghhtteerr.. IItt ccaann ccaauussee bbuurrnnss..
TThhee cciiggaarreettttee lliigghhtteerr aanndd tthhee ssoocckkeett aallssoo wwoorrkk wwhheenn tthhee iiggnniittiioonn iiss sswwiittcchheedd
ooffff aanndd tthhee kkeeyy rreemmoovveedd..
FFoorr tthhiiss rreeaassoonn,, cchhiillddrreenn sshhoouulldd nneevveerr bbee lleefftt aalloonnee iinnssiiddee tthhee vveehhiiccllee..
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FFoorr ssaaffeettyy rreeaassoonnss tthhee gglloovvee ccoommppaarrttmmeenntt lliidd sshhoouulldd aallwwaayyss bbee cclloosseedd
wwhhiillee ddrriivviinngg..
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IBN-011
98 Seats and luggage compartment
Object compartment driver’s side
To open compartment pull outwards.
Object drawer under right seat*
To open drawer press the button and with your hand pull outwards.
To close press inwards until it engages.
B6Y-0048K
o
IBN-012
Fig. 83
Fig. 84
99Seats and luggage compartment
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Drink can holder*
Located in the central console.
OOppeenn
Press the edge of the drink can holder and it will spring open.
CClloossee
Press the drink can holder until it is fully closed.
Rear drink holder*
On the rear part of the centre console, behind the hand brake,
there is a drinks holder* installed.
Fig. 85
Fig. 86
IBN-047A
B6L-0017
FFoorr sseeccuurriittyy rreeaassoonnss,, tthhee ddrriinnkk ccaann hhoollddeerr sshhoouulldd aallwwaayyss rreemmaaiinn cclloosseedd
wwhhiillee tthhee ccaarr iiss iinn mmoottiioonn ttoo aavvooiidd rriisskkss iinn tthhee ccaassee ooff ssuuddddeenn bbrraakkiinngg oorr
aacccciiddeenntt..
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100 Climate control
CClliimmaattee ccoonnttrrooll
HHeeaattiinngg aanndd vveennttiillaattiioonn
Observations
Controls
RRoottaarryy sswwiittcchh
A
–– TTeemmppeerraattuurree sseelleeccttiioonn
Right – increases heat output
Left – decreases heat output
In vehicles fitted with an additional heating system*, turn to the
red point to activate the system.
RRoottaarryy ccoonnttrrooll
B
–– VVeennttiillaattoorr
The air flow can be regulated in four stages. When driving at low
speed it is advisable to have the blower running at low speed.
On vehicles with a dust and pollen filter, dust, pollen, soot, etc.,
1
2
3
4
0
A
C
B
D
IBN-100
Fig. 87
•
IInn oorrddeerr ttoo gguuaarraanntteeee tthhee nneecceessssaarryy ooppttiimmuumm vviissiibbiilliittyy ffoorr ssaaffee ddrriivviinngg aallll
wwiinnddoowwss sshhoouulldd bbee ffrreeee ooff iiccee,, ssnnooww aanndd mmiisstt..
TThhiiss iiss tthhee rreeaassoonn wwhhyy yyoouu sshhoouulldd rreeaadd ccaarreeffuullllyy tthhrroouugghh tthhee iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss
oonn tthhee pprrooppeerr hhaannddlliinngg ooff tthhee hheeaattiinngg aanndd vveennttiillaattiioonn ssyysstteemmss aass wweellll aass
tthhee wwiinnddooww ddeeffrroossttiinngg aanndd ddeemmiissttiinngg..
•
MMaaxxiimmuumm hheeaattiinngg ppeerrffoorrmmaannccee aanndd qquuiicckk ddeeffrroossttiinngg ooff wwiinnddoowwss ccaann oonnllyy
bbee aattttaaiinneedd oonnccee tthhee eennggiinnee hhaass wwaarrmmeedd uupp..
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101Climate control
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
will be held back by the filter regardless of the position of the
blower switch
B
.
In position 0 the blower fan is off. But it is not advisable to
maintain this position for too long as the windows will mist up.
On vehicles with a fresh air filter it is only necessary to use position
0 of rotary control
B
in the case of bad smell contamination. The
filter holds back dust, pollen, soot, etc.
RRoottaarryy sswwiittcchh
C
–– AAiirr ddiissttrriibbuuttiioonn
BBuuttttoonn
D
–– AAiirr rreecciirrccuullaattiioonn
Press this button to activate the function. The orange color symbol
lights up when the function is activated.
With this function the air flow from the outside is closed. If the fan
is set at a certain speed, the air is drawn from the interior of the
vehicle instead of the outside, thus allowing for the air to
recirculate. This way you can momentarily avoid bad smells, smoke
or dust from entering. Another use of this function is to heat or cool
the vehicle’s air faster by recirculating it.
Press the button to deactivate this function.
SSyymmbbooll ooff sswwiittcchh…… AAiirr oouuttppuutt ddiissttrriibbuuttiioonn tthhrroouugghh tthhee vveennttss::
1, 2
5
1, 2, 5
3, 4
TTrryy nnoott ttoo lleeaavvee tthhee aaiirr rreecciirrccuullaattiioonn oonn ttoooo lloonngg aass ootthheerrwwiissee nnoo aaiirr wwoouulldd
eenntteerr ffrroomm tthhee oouuttssiiddee aanndd wwiinnddoowwss wwoouulldd mmooiisstteenn uupp..
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102 Climate control
VVeennttss
Depending on the position of air distribution control
C
, the air will
flow from one vent or another.
The air temperature will depend on the position of rotary knob
A
.
Furthermore, vents
3
and
4
can be closed or opened individually
and the air flow can be oriented as necessary.
Closed vent: control in vertical position.
Open vent: control in horizontal position.
The air flow can be oriented as you wish by swiveling the vent with
the control.
DDeeffrroosstt wwiinnddssccrreeeennss,, ffrroonntt aanndd ssiiddee wwiinnddoowwss
•
Rotary knob
A
to the right to the stop (red point).
•
Rotary knob
B
to speed 4.
•
Rotary knob
C
on
•
Vents
3
closed.
•
Vents
4
open and oriented towards the side windows.
Remember that the engine coolant fluid must have optimal
temperature to achieve correct functioning of the heating system
(except in vehicles fitted with additional heating*).
1
1
1
5
5 5
5
5 5
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
rpm x 1000
km/h
40
20
0
60
80
100
140
180
220
260
10
30
50
70
90
120
160
200
240
1/1
1/2
0
50
90
130
o
1
2
3
4
0
4
2
2
4
3
3
B6L-0009
Fig. 88
Handling instructions
103Climate control
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
DDeemmiisstt wwiinnddssccrreeeennss,, ffrroonntt aanndd ssiiddee wwiinnddoowwss
If windshields fog up when air humidity is high (i.e. if it is raining),
the following is recommended:
•
Rotary knob
A
to heating (hot), if necessary.
•
Rotary knob
B
to speed
2
or
3
.
•
Rotary knob
C
on
•
Vents
3
closed.
•
Vents
4
closed and oriented towards side windows.
Once defogged and as a preventative measure you can place
control
C
to the position. This way you will achieve more
comfort and avoid fogging of windshields again.
RRaappiidd hheeaattiinngg ooff tthhee ccaabbiinn
•
Rotary knob
A
to the right to the stop (red point).
•
Rotary knob
B
to speed
3
.
•
Rotary knob
C
on
•
Vents
3
and
4
open.
CCoommffoorrttaabbllee hheeaattiinngg ooff tthhee ccaabbiinn
Once the windshield is defogged and the desired temperature is
reached, the following should be applied:
•
Rotary knob
B
to the desired speed.
•
Rotary regulator
A
to the desired heating position.
•
Turn rotary regulator
C
to the area between the air distribution at
and
⇒
fig. 87.
•
If the windshield is fogged up, rotary regulator
C
on
•
Close vents
3
.
•
With vents
4
you can adjust the hot air flow and direction.
VVeennttiillaattiioonn ((ffrreesshh aaiirr))
With the following setting fresh air flows from vents
3
and
4
without heating:
•
Rotary knob
B
to desired speed.
•
Rotary knob
A
to the left stop (blue point).
•
Rotary regulator
C
to
•
If the windshield fogs up, rotary regulator
C
to
•
Open vents
3
and
4
.
If necessary regulator
C
can be turned to other positions.
General notes
•
To ensure proper functioning of the heating and ventilation
system, any object must be removed from the air inlet on the grid
below the windscreen.
•
Only controls
A
and
C
can be adjusted to any intermediate
position.
•
When driving at low speed select a slow ventilation speed and
place control
C
at to avoid fogging up of the windshields.
•
Since heating efficiency depends on the coolant fluid
temperature, full heating power occurs when the engine has
reached its operating temperature.
104 Climate control
•
Stale air exits outside through the boot area. For this reason, do
not obstruct air flow from the cabin to the rear part by placing
clothing on the rear shelf.
•
The pollen filter cartridges must be regularly replaced as
indicated in the Inspection and Maintenance Plan to avoid a
decrease in heating power.
AAiirr ccoonnddiittiioonniinngg**
Observations
The air conditioning system is a combination of hot and cold air
increasing comfort and safety at any time of the year.
TThhee aaiirr ccoonnddiittiioonniinngg oonnllyy ffuunnccttiioonnss iiff tthhee eennggiinnee iiss sswwiittcchheedd oonn,,
tthhee oouuttssiiddee tteemmppeerraattuurree iiss aabboovvee aapppprrooxx.. 55°°CC aanndd tthhee ssppeeeedd
sswwiittcchh ooff ffaann
B
iiss sseett aatt aa ssppeeeedd..
Air conditioning not only decreases the temperature but also the
humidity of the vehicle’s interior. If the humidity of the outside air
is very high, the vehicle occupants will enjoy increased comfort,
even if the outside temperature is the same as the inside
temperature. The air conditioning system of this model allows you
to select a certain temperature (between 18°C and 26°C) with the
rotary knob
A
for the temperature selection. With the information
received by the different temperature sensors located in strategic
areas of the vehicle, the temperature of your choice is regulated.
•
TToo eennssuurree tthhee ooppttiimmuumm vviissiibbiilliittyy nneecceessssaarryy ffoorr ssaaffee ddrriivviinngg,, aallll wwiinnddoowwss
mmuusstt bbee kkeepptt cclleeaann aanndd ffrreeee ooff iiccee,, mmiisstt,, ssnnooww,, eettcc..
TThhiiss iiss tthhee rreeaassoonn wwhhyy yyoouu sshhoouulldd rreeaadd ccaarreeffuullllyy tthhrroouugghh tthhee iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss
oonn pprrooppeerr hhaannddlliinngg ooff tthhee hheeaattiinngg aanndd vveennttiillaattiioonn ssyysstteemmss aass wweellll aass tthhee
wwiinnddooww ddeemmiissttiinngg aanndd ddeeffrroossttiinngg..
•• MMaaxxiimmuumm hheeaattiinngg ppeerrffoorrmmaannccee aanndd qquuiicckk ddeeffrroossttiinngg ooff wwiinnddoowwss ccaann oonnllyy
bbee aattttaaiinneedd oonnccee tthhee eennggiinnee hhaass wwaarrmmeedd uupp..
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Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Controls
RRoottaarryy kknnoobb
A
–– TTeemmppeerraattuurree sseelleeccttiioonn
Fully to the right (red point) – more heat, no temperature
regulation.
To the left – less heat, if the
E
button is engaged, the system
delivers full air conditioning power, without temperature
regulation.
Between the two positions the system can regulate different
temperatures, depending on your selection.
In vehicles fitted with an additional heating system*, turn to the
red point to activate the system.
If the temperature selected is lower than the temperature outside,
the
E
button must be pressed to reach the temperature.
RRoottaarryy kknnoobb
B
–– SSeelleecctt ffaann ssppeeeedd
The air flow can be set at four different speeds. In the 0 position,
the fan is switched off. If this position is used for a long time, the
windows may fog up. Hence, it is not advisable to keep this
position on for a long time.
RRoottaarryy rreegguullaattoorr
C
–– AAiirr ddiissttrriibbuuttiioonn
BBuuttttoonn
D
–– AAiirr rreecciirrccuullaattiioonn OOnn//OOffff
To activate this function press the button. When function is
activated the orange warning lamp will light up.
With this function air inlets from the outside are closed. If a fan
speed has been selected, the air is drawn in from the cabin instead
of from the outside allowing for air recirculation. This way the entry
of bad odors, smoke and dust can be avoided. You can also heat or
cool the cabin air faster by having the air recirculate.
Fig. 89
AC
1
2
3
4
0
A
C
B
D
E
IBN-101
SSyymmbbooll ooff sswwiittcchh…… AAiirr oouuttppuutt ddiissttrriibbuuttiioonn tthhrroouugghh tthhee vveennttss::
1, 2
5
1, 2, 5
3, 4
106 Climate control
BBuuttttoonn
E
–– AAiirr ccoonnddiittiioonneerr oonn//ooffff
The air conditioning system is connected by pressing button
E
only if the engine is switched on and rotary knob
B
has a selected
speed.
AACC
is displayed in orange when the function is activated. To switch
off press the button again.
The function must be activated for the system to regulate the
temperature correctly only if the outside temperature is higher than
the temperature selected with rotary control
A
.
YYoouu sshhoouulldd nnoott uussee tthhiiss ffuunnccttiioonn ffoorr aa pprroolloonnggeedd ppeerriioodd ooff ttiimmee aass wwiinnddoowwss
ccoouulldd mmiisstt uupp..
IInn tthhee ssaammee wwaayy,, pprroolloonnggeedd ccoommbbiinneedd uussee ooff tthhee aaiirr rreecciirrccuullaattiioonn ffuunnccttiioonn
wwiitthh aaiirr ccoonnddiittiioonniinngg wwiillll ccaauussee tthhee aaiirr iinnssiiddee tthhee vveehhiiccllee ttoo bbeeccoommee vveerryy
ssttaallee aanndd ddrryy..
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Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
VVeennttss
The air will flow from one vent or another, depending on the
position of distribution control
C
.
The air temperature depends on the position of rotary knob
A
.
Furthermore, vents
3
and
4
can be opened or closed individually
and the air flow can be guided according to your needs.
Vents closed: control in vertical position.
Vents open: control in horizontal position.
The air flow can be adjusted by swiveling vent with the control.
DDeeffrroosstt wwiinnddsshhiieellddss aanndd ffrroonntt wwiinnddoowwss
•
Rotary regulator
A
to the right up to the top (red point).
•
Rotary knob
B
to speed
4
.
•
Rotary regulatory
C
to
•
Close vents
3
.
•
Vents
4
open and facing side windows.
Remember that the temperature of the engine coolant must be
optimal to achieve correct functioning of the heating system
(except for vehicles fitted with additional heating*).
DDeemmiissttiinngg tthhee wwiinnddssccrreeeenn aanndd ssiiddee wwiinnddoowwss
When the windows steam up due to high air humidity, e.g. when it
is raining, the following settings are recommended.
•
Rotary regulator
A
, if necessary, clockwise into heating range.
1
1
1
5
5 5
5
5 5
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
rpm x 1000
km/h
40
20
0
60
80
100
140
180
220
260
10
30
50
70
90
120
160
200
240
1/1
1/2
0
50
90
130
o
A
C
1
2
3
4
0
4
2
2
4
3
3
B6L-0010
Handling instructions
Fig. 90
108 Climate control
•
Rotary control
B
on speed
2
or 3 as required.
•
Rotary regulator
C
to
•
Vents
3
closed.
•
Vents
4
open and facing side windows.
Furthermore, you can activate the
AACC
function for faster defogging.
Once defogged and as a preventive measure you may place control
CC
in position . This way increased comfort is achieved and
renewed fogging of the windshields is avoided.
FFaasstt hheeaattiinngg ooff tthhee ccaabbiinn
•
Rotary control
A
to the right to the stop (red point).
•
Rotary control
B
to speed
33
.
•
Rotary control
C
to
•
Vents
3
and
4
open.
HHeeaattiinngg ccaabbiinn ccoommffoorrttaabbllyy
Once the windshields have been defogged
and the desired
temperature is reached, the following settings are advisable:
•
Rotary control
B
to the desired speed.
•
Rotary control
A
to the desired heating power.
•
Turn rotary regulator
C
to the area between the air distribution in
the "feet area" and "defrost"
⇒
fig. 88.
•
If the windshields are fogged up, rotary regulator
C
to
•
Close vents
3
.
•
You can adjust the hot air flow with vents
4
.
MMaaxxiimmuumm ccoooolliinngg
If the vehicle is exposed to the sun for a long period of time, it is
advisable to leave the doors open for a short time before driving.
Then do the following:
• Close all windows and open roof*.
• Rotary control
B
to speed
4
.
• Rotary control
A
to the left stop (blue point).
• Rotary control
C
to
• Open vents
3
and
4
.
• Connect air recirculation mode by pressing button
D
.
• Connect air conditioning by pressing button
E
.
VVeennttiillaattiioonn ((ffrreesshh aaiirr))
With the following settings, fresh air is drawn without heating
through vents
3
and
4
:
•
Rotary control
A
to the left stop (blue point).
•
Rotary control
B
to the desired speed.
•
Rotary control
C
to
•
Open vents
3
and
4
.
YYoouu sshhoouulldd nnoott uussee tthhee aaiirr rreecciirrccuullaattiioonn mmooddee ffoorr aann eexxtteennddeedd ppeerriioodd ooff
ttiimmee aass nnoo ffrreesshh aaiirr iiss ddrraawwnn ffrroomm tthhee oouuttssiiddee aanndd tthhee wwiinnddsshhiieelldd ccoouulldd ffoogg
uupp..
YYoouu sshhoouulldd nnoott ssmmookkee wwhhiillee tthhee aaiirr rreecciirrccuullaattiioonn iiss aaccttiivvaatteedd..
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Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
•
Disconnect air recirculation mode and
AACC
(Buttons
D
and
E
).
•
Rotary control
C
can be set as you wish.
Using air conditioner economically
In cooling mode the air conditioner compressor places demands
on the engine and therefore influences the fuel consumption. To
keep the period it is switched on as short as possible, the
following points should be noted.
•
If the inside temperature is very high after the car has been
parked in the sun, it is recommended that doors and windows are
opened briefly to enable the hot air to escape.
•
The hot air conditioner should not be switched on during a
journey if the windows or sliding/tilting roof* are open.
•
The fresh air option should be selected if the desired inside
temperature can be achieved without having to turn on the cooling
system.
General notes
•
High humidity and outside temperatures may cause
condensation and the evaporator to drip. This water is channeled
outside which can lead to the formation of puddles beneath your
vehicle. This is normal and does not indicate any leak.
•
For the ventilation to function correctly ice, snow or leaves in
front of the air inlets, on the grid below the windshields (passenger
side, outside) must be removed.
•
Only switches
A
and
C
can by adjusted to any intermediate
position.
•
When driving at low speed it is advisable to set a low fan speed
and to set switch
C
to position to avoid fogging of the
windshields.
•
Since the efficiency of the heating system depends on the
temperature of the coolant, maximum efficiency is achieved when
the temperature reaches service temperature.
•
Stale air is channeled outside through the boot area. For this
reason, do not obstruct the air passage from the passenger cabin
to the rear part by placing clothing on the rear shelf.
•• IItt iiss aaddvviissaabbllee ttoo sswwiittcchh oonn tthhee aaiirr ccoonnddiittiioonniinngg aatt lleeaasstt oonnccee aa
mmoonntthh ttoo lluubbrriiccaattee tthhee jjooiinnttss ooff tthhee ssyysstteemm aanndd pprreevveenntt lleeaakkss iinn
tthhee aaiirr ccoonnddiittiioonniinngg ssyysstteemm.. IIff yyoouu nnoottiiccee ddiimmiinniisshheedd ccoooolliinngg
ppoowweerr,, ggoo ttoo aa TTeecchhnniiccaall SSeerrvviiccee CCeennttrree ttoo hhaavvee tthhee ssyysstteemm
cchheecckkeedd..
FFoorr ccoorrrreecctt ffuunnccttiioonniinngg ooff tthhee ssyysstteemm ddoo nnoott ccoovveerr tthhee ggrriidd llooccaatteedd
nneexxtt ttoo tthhee
E
bbuuttttoonn..
•
The pollen*/odor filter should be changed regularly in
accordance with the Inspection and Maintenance Plan to avoid a
decreased performance of the system.
110 Climate control
Operating faults
•
Should the air conditioner not work at any time, it may be due to
one of the following:
– Outside temperature below +5°C
– Blown fuse.
Check the fuse and replace it, if necessary. If the problem is not
due to a defective fuse, switch the air conditioning system off and
have it checked at a Technical Service Centre.
Cooling system compressor may appear to be temporarily
disconnected due to temperature excess of engine coolant.
•
If cooling output drops off, switch the air conditioner off and have
the system checked by a SEAT official service point.
CClliimmaattrroonniicc**
Observations
Climatronic is a combined heating and air conditioning system
which allows for an exact temperature regulation inside the
vehicle. At the same time, it also allows for decreased humidity,
thus contributing to increased comfort and safety.
Temperature regulation is completely automatic. The system keeps
the selected temperature. If necessary, this automatic regulation
can be adjusted manually.
•• FFoorr rrooaadd ssaaffeettyy iitt iiss iimmppoorrttaanntt tthhaatt aallll wwiinnddoowwss aarree ffrreeee ooff iiccee,, ssnnooww aanndd
mmiisstt.. OOnnllyy tthheenn ccaann cclleeaarr vviissiioonn bbee gguuaarraanntteeeedd..
YYoouu sshhoouulldd tthheerreeffoorree ffaammiilliiaarriissee yyoouurrsseellff wwiitthh tthhee ccoorrrreecctt ooppeerraattiioonn ooff tthhee
hheeaattiinngg aanndd vveennttiillaattiioonn ssyysstteemm aass wweellll aass rreemmoovviinngg ddaammppnneessss aanndd ffrroosstt
ffrroomm tthhee wwiinnddoowwss..
•• TThhee hhiigghheesstt ppoossssiibbllee lleevveell ooff hheeaattiinngg aanndd qquuiicckk ddeeffrroossttiinngg ooff tthhee
wwiinnddoowwss ccaann oonnllyy bbee aacchhiieevveedd wwhheenn tthhee eennggiinnee hhaass aacchhiieevveedd iittss ooppeerraattiinngg
tteemmppeerraattuurree..
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Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
RRoottaarryy ccoonnttrrooll
A
–– SSppeeeedd ddiiaalllliinngg ooff tthhee ffaann
If you turn the control to the right, the fan’s speed will increase.
If you turn the control to the left, the fan’s speed will reduce.
The display will show the fan’s actual speed in segments.
If the AUTO function is activated whilst using this control, you
would pass to the manual mode.
RRoottaarryy ccoonnttrrooll
B
–– TTeemmppeerraattuurree sseelleeccttiioonn
If you turn the control to the right, the temperature selected will
increase.
If you turn the control to the left, the temperature selected will
decrease.
The display will show the temperature selected for the vehicle’s
interior.
The inner temperature may be regulated between 18°C (64°F) and
29°C (84°F).
AAUUTTOO bbuuttttoonn ((AAUUTTOOMMAATTIICC –– NNoorrmmaall ooppeerraattiioonn))
If you push the AUTO button, the system will switch to the
automatic mode, activating the mode in order to attain the
selected temperature.
If you push this button the display will show the word "AUTO".
In the AUTO mode, the temperature, the flow and the distribution
are automatically regulated, so that the passenger compartment
may achieve the desired temperature as soon as possible.
If during the automatic mode you activate any other control that
does not select the temperature or recirculate the air, the
automatic mode will be de activated.
Controls
Fig. 91
AUTO
A B
ECON
IBN-014a
112 Climate control
KKeeyy
By pressing the key, the system directs the air towards the
grid of the windshield and the side windows (
1
,
2
).
When pressing this key, the system understands that the
windshield is fogged up/frozen and, therefore, it becomes a
priority to execute said operation. It will deactivate the air
recirculation mode, should it be activated, it will increase fan
speed and deactivate ECON mode, should it be activated.
is displayed.
Maximum efficiency is reached by having vents
3
closed and
4
facing the side windows.
EECCOONN kkeeyy
By pressing this key the air conditioning compressor is
disconnected.
The word "ECON" is displayed.
When the compressor is deactivated, the fuel consumption
decreases.
When this function is activated, the Climatronic manages the
interior temperature regulation without the air conditioner.
If the selected temperature is lower than the outside temperature,
the selected temperature will not be reached.
Depending on the exterior climate conditions (low outside
temperature and low humidity), it is not necessary to switch on the
air conditioner since you can activate the ECON mode.
In vehicles fitted with additional heating*, this function is
deactivated.
RReecciirrccuullaattiioonn kkeeyy
By pressing this key, the air recirculation mode is activated.
With this function the entry of air from outside is closed. If a fan
speed has been selected, the air is drawn from the interior instead
of from outside, thus allowing for the air to recirculate. This way,
the entry of bad odors, smoke and dust can be momentarily
avoided.
It is not advisable to use recirculation for an extended period of
time since the air in the cabin is not replaced and would, therefore,
become very stale and dry.
The recirculation symbol is displayed if this mode is activated.
AAiirr ddiissttrriibbuuttiioonn sseelleeccttiioonn kkeeyy
By pressing the keys illustrated in the figure, you can manually
select the origin of the air inlet into the cabin.
If the
AAUUTTOO
mode is activated and any of these keys are pressed
the system will switch to
MMAANNUUAALL
mode. Arrows indicating the air
outlet areas are displayed.
SSyymmbbooll ooff sswwiittcchh…… AAiirr oouuttppuutt ddiissttrriibbuuttiioonn tthhrroouugghh tthhee vveennttss::
1, 2
5
3, 4
113Climate control
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Air outlet for the rear seats is located under the front seats and is
together with air outlets
5
(feet exit).
Vents
Depending on the selected key, the air will flow through different
vents.
Furthermore, vents
3
and
4
can be closed or opened individually
and air flow can be guided as needed.
Closed vent: control in vertical position.
Open vent: control in horizontal position.
You can guide the air outlet as needed by swiveling the vent with
the control.
General information
• High humidity and outside temperatures may cause
condensation and the evaporator to drip. This water is channeled
outside which can lead to the formation of puddles beneath your
vehicle. This is normal and does not indicate any leak.
• If you want the ventilation to work correctly, you should remove
the ice, the snow or the leaves which block the air inlet to the
passenger compartment situated in the vent below the windscreen
(on the passenger’s side, at the exterior).
• If the outside temperature is low, the compressor will be
automatically disconnected. With the AUTO key it will also not be
able to be connected.
• Stale air is channeled outside through the boot area. For this
reason, do not obstruct the air passage from the passenger cabin
to the rear part by placing clothing on the rear shelf.
•• IItt iiss aaddvviissaabbllee ttoo sswwiittcchh oonn tthhee aaiirr ccoonnddiittiioonniinngg aatt lleeaasstt oonnccee aa
mmoonntthh ttoo lluubbrriiccaattee tthhee jjooiinnttss ooff tthhee ssyysstteemm aanndd pprreevveenntt lleeaakkss iinn
tthhee aaiirr ccoonnddiittiioonniinngg ssyysstteemm.. IIff yyoouu nnoottiiccee ddiimmiinniisshheedd ccoooolliinngg
ppoowweerr,, ggoo ttoo aa TTeecchhnniiccaall SSeerrvviiccee CCeennttrree ttoo hhaavvee tthhee ssyysstteemm
cchheecckkeedd..
•• IIff yyoouu wwaanntt tthhee ssyysstteemm ttoo wwoorrkk ccoorrrreeccttllyy,, ddoonn’’tt oobbssttrruucctt tthhee vveenntt
bbeettwweeeenn tthhee AAUUTTOO bbuuttttoonn aanndd tthhee kkeeyy..
•• IIff yyoouu ddrriivvee wwiitthh ooppeenn wwiinnddoowwss,, ppuusshh tthhee EECCOONN kkeeyy aanndd ssttoopp tthhee
ffaann iinn oorrddeerr ttoo ssaavvee ffuueell..
• When the engine needs an extreme effort, the compressor will be
disconnected temporarily.
• The filter cartridge of pollen*/smells will have to be removed
regularly as established in the Inspection and Maintenance Plan.
Thus you will avoid a decrease in the system’s performance.
114 Driving
DDrriivviinngg
MMaannuuaall ggeeaarrbbooxx
Driving a car with a manual gearbox
Reverse gear may only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary.
When engine is running, depress clutch fully and wait a few
seconds before moving gear lever, to prevent grating noises.
When reverse gear is engaged with ignition on, the reversing lights
come on.
Some model versions may have 6 gears*. Its layout is indicated on
the selector lever.
NNoottee
For safety reasons, do not rest your hand on the gear lever while driving.
AAuuttoommaattiicc ggeeaarrbbooxx**
Driving programmes
The gearbox management is fitted with several driving
programmes. According to the driving style or to the momentary
2
4
5
3
1
R
TO8-028
B8L-009
Fig. 92
Fig. 93
115Driving
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
situation, an “
eeccoonnoommyy
”
,,
low-consumption, or a more “
ssppoorrttyy
”
programme will be selected.
The programme is selected
aauuttoommaattiiccaallllyy
depending on the
movement of the accelerator pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is moved slowly, or at a normal rate, the
gearbox will shift into a higher gear earlier, and down into a lower
gear later to
rreedduuccee ffuueell ccoonnssuummppttiioonn
.
A more “
ssppoorrttyy
” programme is selected when the accelerator pedal
moves
ffaasstt
. The pedal does not have to be depressed to the point
of
kkiicckk--ddoowwnn
⇒
page 117. In this mode, the gearbox will shift up
later to make full use of the engine power reserves.
The downward shift occurs at a higher rate of revolutions than in
the economy programmes.
The gear box is self adapting, and continuously selects the most
suitable gear programme. At the same time, the driver can also
make the gear box switch to a more “sporty” programme by
pressing the accelerator quickly. Depending on road speed, this
makes the gearbox shift down early into a lower gear for quicker
acceleration (for instance to overtake another vehicle), without
having to press the accelerator all the way down to the kick-down
position. After the gear box has shifted back up it returns to the
original programme, depending on your style of driving.
The gear box adapts the gear shifts for uphill and downhill
gradients. This prevents the gearbox from shifting up and down
unnecessarily on uphill gradients. On downhill gradients, the
gearbox shifts down into a lower gear when the driver presses the
brake pedal. This makes use of the braking effect of the engine
without having to change down manually
NNoottee
Depending on road resistance, for example when trailer towing or on uphill
stretches, a programme is automatically selected which provides more
power by shifting into a lower gear. This prevents frequent gear changes.
Selector lever lock
In positions “
PP
” and “
NN
” with the ignition switched on the selector
lever is locked. To move the selector lever out of these positions
the brake pedal must be depressed and the selector lever button
pushed-in. This prevents a gear being engaged inadvertently and
the vehicle unintentionally moving off.
A delay circuit prevents the selector lever from locking when it is
moved quickly past the “
NN
” position (for instance from “
RR
” to “
DD
”).
This enables for example the vehicle to be “rocked” out of a
“bogged down” position. The shift lock only locks the selector
lever if it is left in the “
NN
” position for more than about 1 second
without the brake pedal being depressed.
At speeds above 5 km/h the selector lever lock is automatically
switched-off in position “
NN
”.
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Selector lever positions
In the combi-instrument there is a display that
shows the selector lever position currently selected.
PP –– PPaarrkkiinngg lloocckk
Use this position to park the vehicle. To engage and disengage "
PP
"
press the button on the selector lever and press the brake pedal
while the engine is running.
If the engine is not switched on, disengage by pressing the button
on the selector lever.
RR –– RReevveerrssee ggeeaarr
The reverse gear should only be engaged when the vehicle is
stationary and with the engine idling. Before engaging the position
“
RR
” from the positions “
PP
” or “
NN
” the brake pedal must be
depressed and the lock button in the selector lever handle must
also be pressed.
The reversing lights come on when the selector lever is in the “
RR
”
position with the ignition switched on.
NN –– NNeeuuttrraall ((iiddlliinngg ppoossiittiioonn))
To move the lever out of neutral when stationary or at speeds
below 5 km/h and with ignition switched on depress the brake
pedal and press the lock button in the selector lever handle.
DD –– NNoorrmmaall ddrriivviinngg ppoossiittiioonn
The four gears are shifted up and down automatically depending
upon engine load and vehicle speed.
Under certain driving conditions it is advantageous to engage one
of the following described selector lever positions.
33 –– PPoossiittiioonn ffoorr ““hhiillllyy”” rreeggiioonnss
The
11sstt
,
22nndd
and
33rrdd
gears are shifted up and down automatically
depending upon engine load, road speed and selected programme
(
EE
or
SS
). The
44tthh
gear is not engaged. This increases the engine
braking effect when the accelerator pedal is released.
This selector position is recommended in situations where the
gearbox alternates frequently between
33rrdd
and
44tthh
gears in the
“
DD
” position.
6
7
4
2
3
P RND
R N D
321
3 2 1
IBN-017A
Fig. 94
NNeevveerr sshhiifftt sseelleeccttoorr lleevveerr ttoo ppoossiittiioonn ““RR”” oorr ““PP”” wwhhiillsstt tthhee vveehhiiccllee iiss iinn
mmoottiioonn.. TThhee ggeeaarrss ccoouulldd bbee ddaammaaggeedd –– rriisskk ooff aacccciiddeenntt!!
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Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
22 –– PPoossiittiioonn ffoorr sstteeeepp hhiillllss
This selector lever position is suitable for long climbs and descents.
The
11sstt
and
22nndd
gears are shifted up and down automatically
depending upon engine load and speed. The
33rrdd
and
44tthh
gears are
not engaged.
11 –– PPoossiittiioonn ffoorr vveerryy sstteeeepp hhiillllss oorr mmaannooeeuuvvrreess
This position is recommended for extremely steep hills.
The vehicle only drives in
11sstt
gear. The
22nndd
,
33rrdd
and
44tthh
gear are
locked.
The cruise control* cannot be used in position “
11
”.
NNoottee
When changing down manually the selector lever can be moved into gears
33
,
22
, and
11
, but the gearbox will not change down until it is no longer
possible to over-rev the engine.
Kick-down device
The kick-down device gives maximum acceleration. When the
accelerator pedal is pressed right down past the full throttle
position, depending on road speed and engine speed, the box
changes down into a lower gear. The shift into the next higher gear
then takes place as soon as the maximum specified engine speed
is reached.
Notes on driving
SSttaarrttiinngg
The engine can only be started when selector lever is at “
NN
” or “
PP
”
⇒
“Starting the engine”.
SSeelleeccttiinngg aa ddrriivviinngg rraannggee
WWhheenn tthhee vveehhiiccllee iiss ssttaattiioonnaarryy aanndd tthhee eennggiinnee iiss rruunnnniinngg aallwwaayyss
ddeepprreessss tthhee ffoooott bbrraakkee wwhheenn sseelleeccttiinngg aa ggeeaarr..
WWhheenn tthhee vveehhiiccllee iiss ssttaattiioonnaarryy ddoo nnoott ddeepprreessss tthhee aacccceelleerraattoorr
wwhheenn sseelleeccttiinngg aa ggeeaarr..
IIff tthhee lleevveerr iiss mmoovveedd aacccciiddeennttaallllyy iinnttoo ““NN”” wwhheenn ddrriivviinngg,, rreelleeaassee
aacccceelleerraattoorr aanndd lleett tthhee eennggiinnee ssppeeeedd ddrroopp ttoo iiddlliinngg bbeeffoorree
sseelleeccttiinngg aa ffoorrwwaarrdd ggeeaarr aaggaaiinn..
PPlleeaassee nnoottee tthhaatt tthhee ddrriivviinngg wwhheeeellss ccoouulldd ggoo iinnttoo aa ssppiinn iiff tthhee kkiicckk--ddoowwnn
ddeevviiccee iiss aapppplliieedd oonn rrooaaddss wwiitthh bbllaacckk iiccee.. RRiisskk ooff sskkiiddddiinngg!!
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WWhheenn tthhee eennggiinnee iiss rruunnnniinngg iitt iiss nneecceessssaarryy ttoo hhoolldd tthhee vveehhiiccllee wwiitthh tthhee ffoooott
bbrraakkee iinn aallll ggeeaarrss.. BBeeccaauussee wwiitthh aann aauuttoommaattiicc ggeeaarrbbooxx tthhee ttrraannssffeerr ooff
ppoowweerr iinn nnoott ffuullllyy iinntteerrrruupptteedd eevveenn aatt iiddlliinngg ssppeeeedd –– aanndd tthhee vveehhiiccllee tteennddss
ttoo ““ccrreeeepp””..
WWhheenn tthhee vveehhiiccllee iiss ssttaattiioonnaarryy,, tthhee eennggiinnee rruunnnniinngg,, aanndd aa ggeeaarr iiss eennggaaggeedd,,
oonn nnoo aaccccoouunntt sshhoouulldd tthhee tthhrroottttllee bbee ooppeenneedd ((ffoorr iinnssttaannccee iinnaaddvveerrtteennttllyy bbyy
hhaanndd ffrroomm tthhee eennggiinnee ccoommppaarrttmmeenntt)).. OOtthheerrwwiissee,, tthhee vveehhiiccllee mmaayy mmoovvee
iimmmmeeddiiaatteellyy –– eevveenn iiff tthhee hhaanndd bbrraakkee hhaass bbeeeenn ffuullllyy aapppplliieedd..
BBeeffoorree wwoorrkkiinngg oonn tthhee vveehhiiccllee wwiitthh tthhee eennggiinnee rruunnnniinngg,, aappppllyy tthhee
hhaannddbbrraakkee aanndd ppuutt tthhee sseelleeccttoorr lleevveerr iinn ““PP””..
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MMoovviinngg ooffff
Select driving range (
RR
,
DD
,
33
,
22
,
11
).
WWaaiitt uunnttiill tthhee ggeeaarrbbooxx hhaass
sshhiifftteedd aanndd tthhee ppoowweerr ffllooww iiss mmaaddee ttoo tthhee ddrriivviinngg wwhheeeellss
(light
selection jerk perceptible).
TThheenn oonnee ccaann aacccceelleerraattee..
SSttooppppiinngg
When the vehicle is stopped for a short period, for example at
traffic lights, it is only necessary to apply the brakes. It is not
necessary to move selector lever to “
NN
”. The engine should
however only be running at idling speed.
PPaarrkkiinngg
On a gradient the handbrake should be applied firmly first and
then the parking lock engaged. This will ensure that the locking
mechanism is not too heavily loaded and makes the lock easier to
disengage.
EEmmeerrggeennccyy ssttaarrttiinngg
On vehicles with automatic gearbox the engine cannot be started
by towing or pushing the vehicle
⇒
"Tow start/towing" chapter.
When the battery is flat, the engine can be started from the battery
of another vehicle by using jumper cables
⇒
“Starting help”
chapter.
TToowwiinngg
If a vehicle must be towed instructions in the "Tow start/towing"
chapter must be followed strictly.
EEmmeerrggeennccyy pprrooggrraamm
In case of an electronic failure of the gearbox, emergency programs
are activated depending on the type of failure.
• The gear box continues to shift automatically, but strong jerking
is noticeable. Consult a Technical Service Centre.
• The gear box no longer shifts automatically.
In this case, you can shift manually. Only the
33rrdd
gear is available
in the positions "
DD
", "
33
" and "
22
" of the selector lever.
In the positions "
11
" and "
RR
" of the selector lever, the
11sstt
gear and
reverse gear, respectively, are available as customary.
It may happen that the gear oil is overheated when the torque
converter has to work harder, especially if
22nndd
gear is missing.
In such cases, go to a Technical Service Centre as soon as possible.
TToo pprreevveenntt tthhee vveehhiiccllee ffrroomm rroolllliinngg aawwaayy iinnaaddvveerrtteennttllyy,, yyoouu sshhoouulldd aallwwaayyss
aappppllyy tthhee hhaannddbbrraakkee ffiirrmmllyy wwhheenn tthhee vveehhiiccllee hhaass ccoommee ttoo tthhee ccoommpplleettee
ssttoopp.. AAllssoo ppllaaccee tthhee ggeeaarr sseelleeccttoorr lleevveerr iinn ppoossiittiioonn ““PP””..
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Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
HHaannddbbrraakkee
Using the handbrake
To apply the handbrake pull lever up firmly. On hills the 1st gear or
with automatic gearbox the parking lock should also be engaged.
The handbrake should always be applied so firmly that it is not
possible to drive inadvertently with the handbrake on.
When handbrake is applied with the ignition on, the brake warning
lamp comes on.
To release handbrake, pull lever up slightly, press locking knob
(arrow) in and push lever right down.
IIggnniittiioonn lloocckk
Electronic engine block
When you switch the ignition on, the vehicle and the key
automatically compare data, which is shown by a pilot light in the
dashboard
⇒
"Warning lamps" chapter.
If the wrong (i.e. false) key is used, the car will not start and the
immobiliser pilot light will come on.
TO8-029
Fig. 95
•
TToo pprreevveenntt tthhee vveehhiiccllee ffrroomm rroolllliinngg aawwaayy iinnaaddvveerrtteennttllyy,, yyoouu sshhoouulldd aallwwaayyss
aappppllyy tthhee hhaannddbbrraakkee ffiirrmmllyy aafftteerr tthhee vveehhiiccllee hhaass ccoommee ttoo aa ccoommpplleettee ssttoopp..
YYoouu sshhoouulldd aallssoo ppuutt tthhee ccaarr iinnttoo ggeeaarr ((mmaannuuaall ggeeaarrbbooxx)) oorr tthhee ggeeaarr sseelleeccttoorr
lleevveerr iinn ppoossiittiioonn ““PP”” ((aauuttoommaattiicc ggeeaarrbbooxx))..
•
PPlleeaassee nnoottee tthhaatt tthhee hhaannddbbrraakkee mmuusstt bbee rreelleeaasseedd ccoommpplleetteellyy aafftteerr
aapppplliiccaattiioonn.. IIff tthhee hhaannddbbrraakkee iiss oonnllyy ppaarrttllyy rreelleeaasseedd iitt ccoouulldd lleeaadd ttoo
oovveerrhheeaattiinngg ooff tthhee bbrraakkeess aanndd tthhuuss nneeggaattiivveellyy aaffffeecctt tthhee ffuunnccttiioonn ooff tthhee
bbrraakkee ssyysstteemm.. TThhiiss ccoouulldd aallssoo lleeaadd ttoo pprreemmaattuurree rreeaarr bbrraakkee lliinniinngg wweeaarr..
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Position of the ignition key
PPeettrrooll eennggiinneess
1
Ignition and engine switched off
Steering can be locked
2
Ignition on
3
Starting engine
DDiieesseell eennggiinneess
1
Fuel supply cut off and engine switched off
Steering can be locked
2
Glow plugs/normal running position
To avoid unnecessary strain on the battery, do not use any other
major electrical equipment while the glow plugs are pre-heating.
3
Starting engine
FFoorr aallll vveehhiicclleess::
•• PPoossiittiioonn
1
To lock the steering wheel withdraw the key and turn the wheel
until you hear the pin engage.
•• PPoossiittiioonn
2
If the key is difficult to turn in the lock, move the steering wheel
until the key turns freely.
•• PPoossiittiioonn
3
Before the starter can be operated a second time the key must be
turned back to position
1
. This prevents the starter motor from
engaging while the engine is running, as this could damage the
starter.
2
3
1
B8D-005
Fig. 96
OOnn vveehhiicclleess wwiitthh mmaannuuaall ggeeaarrbbooxx,, nneevveerr rreemmoovvee tthhee kkeeyy ffrroomm tthhee sstteeeerriinngg
lloocckk wwhhiillee tthhee vveehhiiccllee iiss mmoovviinngg.. OOtthheerrwwiissee tthhee sstteeeerriinngg wwhheeeell mmaayy lloocckk
uunneexxppeecctteeddllyy..
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Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
SSttaarrttiinngg tthhee eennggiinnee
General notes
• Before starting, move gear lever to neutral (with automatic
gearbox, selector lever in “P” or “N” position) and apply handbrake
firmly.
• On vehicles with a manual gearbox depress the clutch pedal
when operating starter so that starter only has to turn engine.
• As soon as engine starts, release the ignition key so that starter
can disengage.
• After starting a cold engine it may sound noisy for a moment or
two because the oil pressure has to build up in the hydraulic
tappets first. This is normal and no cause for alarm.
FFoorr tthhee ssaakkee ooff tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt
Do not warm the engine up by running it when the vehicle is stationary.
Begin driving the vehicle as soon as possible.
CCaauuttiioonn
• Do not over-rev or use full throttle until the engine has reached the normal
operating temperature.
• On vehicles with a catalytic converter the engine must not be started by
towing the vehicle in excess of 50 m. Otherwise unburned fuel can pass into
the converter and lead to damage.
• Before trying to start the engine by towing, an attempt should be made, if
possible, to use the battery of another vehicle
⇒
"Emergency starting"
chapter.
Petrol engines
The engine is equipped with a fuel injection system that
automatically supplies the correct air/fuel mixture.
When engine
iiss ccoolldd oorr aatt ooppeerraattiinngg tteemmppeerraattuurree
do
nnoott
accelerate
before or during the starting procedure.
If the engine does not start at once, stop using the starter after 10
seconds. Wait about half a minute and then try again.
If the engine still does not start, the electric fuel pump fuse may
have blown
⇒
"Fuses" chapter".
When the engine
iiss vveerryy hhoott
it may be necessary to accelerate
slightly after the engine has started.
WWhheenn rruunnnniinngg tthhee eennggiinnee iinn ccoonnffiinneedd ssppaacceess tthheerree iiss aa ddaannggeerr ooff
ppooiissoonniinngg..
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Diesel engines
GGllooww pplluugg ssyysstteemm
After switching to the driving position (ignition on), the required
glow plug warm-up time is indicated by a lamp which is controlled
by the coolant temperature
⇒
"Warning lamps" chapter.
SSttaarrttiinngg aa ccoolldd eennggiinnee
Ambient temperature above +5 °C:
The engine can be started without preglow. Do not depress throttle
during the starting procedure.
Ambient temperature below +5 °C:
•
Turn the key in the ignition lock to position
22
the glow plug
warning lamp comes on. It goes out when the ignition
temperature is reached.
WWhhiillee tthhee ggllooww pplluuggss aarree wwoorrkkiinngg ddoo nnoott sswwiittcchh oonn aannyy hheeaavvyy
ccuurrrreenntt ccoonnssuummeerrss bbeeccaauussee tthhiiss wwoouulldd ppllaaccee aann uunnnneecceessssaarryy llooaadd
oonn tthhee bbaatttteerryy..
If despite this the engine does not start, the fuse may have blown
⇒
"Fuses" chapter".
•
When the warning lamp goes out, start the engine immediately.
Do not depress the accelerator while starting.
If the engine only fires irregularly, continue to operate the starter a
few seconds longer (30 seconds at maximum) until the engine
runs under its own power.
If the engine does not start, switch the glow plugs on again and try
starting it again as described.
SSttaarrttiinngg aa wwaarrmm eennggiinnee
The glow plug lamp does not come on – the engine can be started
straight away.
Starting after running out of fuel
If the tank on vehicles with a diesel engine was empty, starting
after filling with diesel fuel can take longer than normal – up to
one minute. This is because the fuel system must first be freed of
air before starting.
SSttooppppiinngg tthhee eennggiinnee
Valid for all engines
CCaauuttiioonn
When the engine has been subjected to a heavy engine load for a long ti-
me, the engine must not be switched off abruptly. Let it idle for about
2 minutes to avoid overheating.
AAfftteerr tthhee eennggiinnee hhaass bbeeeenn ssttooppppeedd tthhee ffaann ccaann ccoonnttiinnuuee rruunnnniinngg ffoorr aa wwhhiillee
((uupp ttoo aabboouutt 1100 mmiinnuutteess)) wwiitthh tthhee iiggnniittiioonn sswwiittcchheedd ooffff.. IItt ccaann aallssoo ssttaarrtt ttoo
rruunn aaggaaiinn ssuuddddeennllyy aafftteerr aa sshhoorrtt ttiimmee iiff
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Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Valid for all versions with catalytic converter*
CCaauuttiioonn
Do not switch off the ignition while the vehicle is in motion with a gear
engaged; otherwise unburned fuel may go into the converter, where it
would burn and cause overheating, which would damage the converter.
CCrruuiissee ccoonnttrrooll ssyysstteemm**
Description
To relieve the foot on the accelerator pedal this system can hold
any speed above around 30 km/h constant, so far as this is
permitted by engine output.
CCaauuttiioonn
When the system is switched on do not move into neutral without de-
pressing the clutch pedal, otherwise the engine will race and can, under
certain circumstances, become damaged.
NNoottee
On vehicles with an automatic gearbox, the Cruise Control System isonly
active when the gear selector is in position
DD
,
33
or
22
. If any other position
(
PP
,
NN
,
RR
or
11
) is selected while driving, the last speed to be stored is deleted
and the system is switched off.
–– tthhee ccoooollaanntt tteemmppeerraattuurree iinnccrreeaasseess dduuee ttoo hheeaatt bbuuiilldd--uupp
–– wwhheenn tthhee eennggiinnee iiss hhoott aanndd tthhee eennggiinnee ccoommppaarrttmmeenntt iiss hheeaatteedd
aaddddiittiioonnaallllyy bbyy ssttrroonngg ssuunnlliigghhtt..
SSppeecciiaall ccaarree mmuusstt tthheerreeffoorree bbee ttaakkeenn wwhheenn wwoorrkkiinngg iinn tthhee eennggiinnee
ccoommppaarrttmmeenntt..
WWAARRNNIINNGG ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))
TThhee ccrruuiissee ccoonnttrrooll ssyysstteemm sshhoouulldd nnoott bbee uusseedd iinn ddeennssee ttrraaffffiicc aanndd ppoooorr rrooaadd
ccoonnddiittiioonnss ((sslliippppeerryy ssuurrffaacceess,, aaqquuaappllaanniinngg,, ggrraavveell))..
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Switching on
The system is operated with the switch
A
and the press button
B
on the turn signal/main beam lever.
The system is
sswwiittcchheedd oonn
by moving switch
A
to
OONN
.
Storing speed
When the speed to be maintained has been reached the press
button
B
(SET–) must be pressed briefly. The foot can then be
taken off the accelerator pedal.
The speed can also be increased in the normal way with the
accelerator pedal. When the pedal is then released the previously
programmed speed is resumed.
This however, is not the case when the stored speed is exceeded
by more than 10 km/h for a period of more than 5 minutes. The
speed must then be stored again.
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
rpm x 1000
o
A
B
B6L-0011
Fig. 97
1
0
2
3
5
6
7
8
rpm x 1000
o
A
B
B6L-0011
Fig. 98
TThhee pprrooggrraammmmeedd ssppeeeedd mmuusstt oonnllyy bbee rreessuummeedd wwhheenn iitt iiss nnoott ttoooo hhiigghh ffoorr
tthhee eexxiissttiinngg ttrraaffffiicc ccoonnddiittiioonnss!!
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Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Altering stored speed
RReedduucciinngg//sseettttiinngg
The stored speed can be reduced by pressing button
B
(SET–).
By pressing button
B
(SET–) briefly, the stored speed is reduced
by a preset amount. If you press and hold the button, the speed
will decrease through automatic deceleration. The speed reached
when releasing the button will be stored.
If the button is released at a speed of less than approx. 30 km/h,
the memory is deleted. The speed must then, if necessary, be reset
using button
B
(SET–) after the vehicle has accelerated to a
speed higher than approx. 30 km/h.
AAcccceelleerraattiinngg//ssttoorriinngg
To increase the speed memorized without pressing the accelerator
press the control
B
up to the
RREESS++
position.
If you briefly press this control until the
RREESS++
position, the speed
increases gradually. If pressed and not released, the speed
increases automatically. The speed reached upon releasing the
control is memorized.
Switching system off temporarily
VVeehhiicclleess wwiitthh mmaannuuaall ggeeaarrbbooxx::
The system is
tteemmppoorraarriillyy sswwiittcchheedd ooffff
when the brake or clutch
pedals are used or when the switch
A
is moved to
OOFFFF
(not
engaged).
The speed stored at this time will remain in the memory.
1
0
2
3
5
6
7
8
rpm x 1000
o
A
B
B6L-0011
Fig. 99
1
0
2
3
5
6
7
8
rpm x 1000
o
A
B
B6L-0011
Fig. 100
126 Driving
To
rreessuummee
the previously stored speed push switch
A
fully to the
left after the brake or clutch pedals are released.
VVeehhiicclleess wwiitthh aauuttoommaattiicc ggeeaarr bbooxx::
The system is
tteemmppoorraarriillyy sswwiittcchheedd ooffff
when the brake or clutch
pedals are used or when the switch
A
is moved to
OOFFFF
(not
engaged).
The speed stored at this time will
rreemmaaiinn
in the memory.
To
rreessuummee
the previously stored speed push switch
A
fully to the
left after the brake or clutch pedals are released.
Furthermore, the system will be
sswwiittcchheedd ooffff tteemmppoorraarriillyy
if the
selector lever is moved to positions
NN
or
11
.
The speed stored in the memory at this time
wwiillll bbee ddeelleetteedd..
SSttoorriinngg ssppeeeedd
If no speed was saved before the system was temporarily switched
off or if the stored speed was deleted, a new speed can be stored
in the following manner:
•
Slide the control
A
to the left, fully.
•
Accelerate until reaching the desired speed.
•
Briefly press the key
B
(SET–). The speed reached at this
moment is memorized.
Switching the system off completely
VVeehhiicclleess wwiitthh aa mmaannuuaall ggeeaarr bbooxx::
The system is
ccoommpplleetteellyy sswwiittcchheedd ooffff
when switch
A
is moved
entirely to the right (
OOFFFF
engaged) or when the vehicle is stopped
and the ignition is switched off.
TThhee pprrooggrraammmmeedd ssppeeeedd mmuusstt oonnllyy bbee rreessuummeedd wwhheenn iitt iiss nnoott ttoooo hhiigghh ffoorr
eexxiissttiinngg ttrraaffffiicc ccoonnddiittiioonnss..
WWAARRNNIINNGG
TThhee pprrooggrraammmmeedd ssppeeeedd mmuusstt oonnllyy bbee rreessuummeedd iiff iitt ccoommpplliieess wwiitthh tthhee ssppeeeedd
rreegguullaattiioonnss ooff tthhaatt mmoommeenntt..
WWAARRNNIINNGG
1
0
2
3
5
6
7
8
rpm x 1000
o
A
B
B6L-0011
Fig. 101
127Driving
Safety First
Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
VVeehhiicclleess wwiitthh aauuttoommaattiicc ggeeaarr bbooxx::
The system is
ccoommpplleetteellyy sswwiittcchheedd ooffff
by selecting one of the
following positions by moving the selector lever:
•
to positions
PP
,
NN
,
RR
or
11..
oorr
by switching the ignition off when the vehicle is stationary.

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