Ford Transit 2008 User Manual

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FordTransit Owner's handbook

The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of development the right is reserved to change specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice and without incurring any obligations. This publication, or part thereof, may not be reproduced nor translated without our approval. Errors and omissions excepted.

Part number: 8C1J-19A321-DA (CG3527en) 02/2008 20080304103138

Introduction

About this handbook................................5

Symbols glossary......................................5

Parts and accessories..............................5

Quick start

Quick start..................................................6

Occupant protection

Principle of operation..............................13

Fastening the seat belts.........................14

Seat belt height adjustment...................15

Using seat belts during pregnancy.......16

Disabling the passenger airbag.............16

Keys and remote

controls

General information on radio

frequencies...........................................18

Programming the remote control.........18

Locks

Locking and unlocking............................19

Engine immobiliser

Principle of operation..............................23

Coded keys.............................................23

Arming the engine immobiliser.............23

Disarming the engine immobiliser........23

Alarm

Principle of operation..............................24

Arming the alarm.....................................24

Disarming the alarm................................25

Steering wheel

Adjusting the steering wheel.................26

Audio control...........................................26

Wipers and washers

Windscreen wipers.................................28

Autowipers...............................................28

Windscreen washers.............................29

Rear window wiper and washers.........29

Checking the wiper blades...................30

Changing the wiper blades...................30

Lighting

Lighting control.........................................31

Autolamps................................................32

Front fog lamps.......................................32

Rear fog lamps........................................32

Headlamp levelling..................................33

Hazard warning flashers........................33

Direction indicators.................................33

Interior lamps...........................................33

Stepwell lamps........................................34

Changing a bulb......................................34

Bulb specification chart..........................42

Windows and mirrors

Electric windows.....................................44

Exterior mirrors........................................44

Electric exterior mirrors..........................45

Interior mirror...........................................45

Sliding windows.......................................46

Rear quarter windows............................46

Instruments

Gauges.....................................................47

Warning lamps and indicators..............49

Audible warnings and indicators..........53

Information displays

General information................................54

Information messages...........................56

Personalised settings.............................58

Climate control

Principle of operation..............................61

Air vents.....................................................61

Manual climate control...........................62

Heated windows and mirrors...............64

Auxiliary heater........................................64

Seats

Sitting in the correct position.................68

Front seats...............................................68

Rear seats................................................70

Head restraints.........................................71

Heated seats...........................................72

Convenience features

Clock.........................................................73

Sun visors.................................................73

Ticket holders...........................................73

Cigar lighter..............................................73

Ashtray......................................................74

Auxiliary power sockets.........................74

Cup holders..............................................75

Glove box.................................................75

Storage compartments.........................76

Bottle holder.............................................76

Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket..............76

Starting the engine

Starting a petrol engine..........................77

Starting a diesel engine..........................78

Switching off the engine.........................78

Fuel and refuelling

Safety precautions..................................79

Fuel quality - Petrol..................................79

Fuel quality - Diesel.................................79

Catalytic converter..................................79

Fuel filler flap.............................................80

Refuelling..................................................80

Fuel consumption...................................80

Technical specifications..........................81

Transmission

Manual transmission...............................83

All-wheel drive (AWD).............................83

Brakes

Principle of operation..............................85

Hints on driving with ABS.......................85

Parking brake...........................................85

Stability control

Principle of operation..............................86

Using stability control..............................86

Hill launch assist (HLA)

Principle of operation..............................88

Using HLA.................................................88

Traction control

Principle of operation..............................90

Using traction control.............................90

Parking aid

Principle of operation..............................91

Using the parking aid...............................91

Rear view camera

Principle of operation..............................93

Using the rear view camera..................93

Cruise control

Principle of operation..............................97

Using cruise control................................97

Automatic speed limiter

(ASL)

Principle of operation..............................99

Table of contents

Load carrying

General information..............................100

Load retaining fixtures..........................100

Roof racks and load carriers...............102

Towing

Towing a trailer.......................................103

Driving hints

Running-in..............................................104

Reduced engine performance...........104

Emergency equipment

First aid kit...............................................105

Warning triangle.....................................105

Emergency exit......................................105

Status after a collision

Fuel cut-off switch.................................106

Inspecting safety system

components.......................................106

Fuses

Fuse box locations................................107

Changing a fuse....................................109

Fuse specification chart.......................109

Vehicle recovery

Towing points..........................................118

Towing the vehicle on four wheels......118

Towing the vehicle on four wheels -

AWD......................................................119

Maintenance

General information..............................120

Opening and closing the bonnet........120

Engine compartment overview - 2.3L

Duratec-HE (MI4)...............................122

Engine compartment overview - 2.2L

Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel..........123

Engine compartment overview - 2.4L

Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel/3.2L

Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel..........125

Engine oil dipstick - 2.3L Duratec-HE

(MI4).....................................................126

Engine oil dipstick - 2.2L Duratorq-TDCi

(Puma) Diesel.....................................126

Engine oil dipstick - 2.4L Duratorq-TDCi

(Puma) Diesel/3.2L Duratorq-TDCi

(Puma) Diesel......................................127

Engine oil check.....................................127

Engine coolant check...........................127

Brake and clutch fluid check...............128

Power steering fluid check..................128

Draining the fuel filter water trap.........129

Fuel filter service indicator check........130

Washer fluid check................................130

Technical specifications........................130

Vehicle care

Cleaning the exterior............................133

Cleaning the interior..............................133

Repairing minor paint damage............134

Vehicle battery

Battery care............................................135

Using booster cables............................135

Changing the vehicle battery..............136

Battery connection points...................136

Child safety

Child seats..............................................137

Child seat positioning............................138

Booster cushions..................................139

ISOFIX anchor points............................140

Child safety locks...................................141

Wheels and tyres

General information..............................142

Changing a road wheel........................142

Tyre repair kit..........................................148

Table of contents

Tyre care.................................................153

Using winter tyres..................................154

Using snow chains................................154

Technical specifications........................154

Vehicle identification

Vehicle identification plate....................158

Vehicle identification number (VIN).....158

Technical specifications

Technical specifications........................159

Telephone

General information...............................172

Telephone setup....................................172

Bluetooth setup.....................................173

Telephone controls...............................174

Using the telephone - Vehicles Without:

Navigation System.............................176

Using the telephone - Travel Pilot

EX..........................................................178

Voice control

Principle of operation............................180

Using voice control...............................180

Audio unit commands...........................181

Telephone commands.........................185

Navigation system commands...........190

Climate control commands.................190

Appendices

Type approvals......................................193

Electromagnetic compatibility.............193

Table of contents

ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK

Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it.

Note:

This handbook describes product features and options available throughout the range, sometimes even before they are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to your vehicle.

Note:

Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations.

Note:

Pass on this handbook when selling your vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

Symbols in this handbook

WARNING

You risk death or serious injury to yourself and others if you do not follow the instructions highlighted

by the warning symbol.

CAUTION

You risk damaging your vehicle if you do not follow the instructions highlighted by the caution symbol.

Symbols on your vehicle

When you see these symbols, read and follow the relevant instructions in this handbook before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Genuine Ford parts and accessories have been designed specifically for your vehicle. Unless we have specifically stated, we have not tested non-Ford parts and accessories and, therefore, we will not guarantee that they are suitable for your vehicle. We recommend that you ask your Ford Dealer for advice on parts and accessories suitable for your vehicle.

Introduction

QUICK START

Instrument panel overview - left-hand drive

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A B C D

TUV RS

E GF H J L

MNOQ P

Quick start

Instrument panel overview - right-hand drive

L E RDG F B

STQP CONM VU

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JK I H

Electric exterior mirror switch. See Electric exterior mirrors (page 45).

Lighting control. See Lighting control (page 31).

Multifunction lever. See Direction indicators (page 33). See Lighting control (page 31).

Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 47).

Clock.E

All wheel drive (AWD) indicator. See All-wheel drive (AWD) (page 83).

Hazard warning flasher switch. See Hazard warning flashers (page 33).

Heated windscreen switch. See Heated windows and mirrors (page

64).

Heated rear window switch. See Heated windows and mirrors (page

64).

Tray with cup holders. See Cup holders (page 75).

Audio unit. See separate handbook.K

Air vents. See Air vents (page 61).

Quick start

Cigar lighter. See Cigar lighter (page 73).

Climate controls. See Climate control (page 61).

Gear lever. See Manual transmission (page 83).

Passenger airbag deactivation warning lamp. See Disabling the passenger airbag (page 16).

Stability control (ESP) switch. See Stability control (page 86).

Wiper lever. See Wipers and washers (page 28).

Ignition switch.S

Horn.T

Headlamp levelling control. See Headlamp levelling (page 33).

Cup holder. See Cup holders (page 75).

Adjusting the steering wheel

WARNING

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

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E95179

WARNING

Make sure that you fully engage the locking lever when returning it to its original position.

See Adjusting the steering wheel (page 26).

Quick start

Information displays

15:04

15.0 C

DISTANCE TO

AVERAGE FUEL

8.0 l/100

AVERAGE SPEED

87 km/h

YOUR SETTINGS

SET/RESET

OUTSIDE AIR

TEMP 15.0 C

200 kmEMPTY:

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E73265

Use the rotary control to scroll through the menu.

E73266

Press the SET and RESET button to select a sub-menu or the item that you want to adjust.

See Information displays (page 54).

Warning lamps and indicators

Brake pad wear warning lamp

Brake system warning lamp

E71340

Cruise control indicator

E95339

Hill launch assist indicator

Message indicator lamp

Stability control (ESP) and traction control warning lamp

Service interval indicator lamp (vehicles with a diesel engine)

Shift indicator

Quick start

Water-in-fuel indicator lamp (vehicles with a diesel engine)

See Warning lamps and indicators (page 49).

Locking and unlocking

Rear doors

E71287

Unlock or openA

LockB

White visible, door lockedC

Sliding door

E71289

A B

Van and KombiA

BusB

LockC

UnlockD

Double rear doors

E71290

OutsideA

InsideB

Quick start

Tailgate

E71292

OutsideA

InsideB

Locking system operation

The locking system of your vehicle may have been configured to operate in one of three main lock operation combinations. See Locking and

unlocking (page 19).

Auxiliary power sockets

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CAUTION

If you use the auxiliary power socket when the engine is not running, the battery may discharge.

Switch the ignition on to use the auxiliary power socket.

Engine idle speed after starting

The engine may idle at a higher speed than normal immediately after starting from cold.

See Starting the engine (page 77).

Quick start

Manual transmission

Reverse gear − 6-speed transmission

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Quick start

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Airbags

WARNINGS

Do not modify the front of your vehicle in any way. This could adversely affect deployment of the

airbags.

Original text according to ECE R94.01: Extreme Hazard! Do not use

a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an air bag in front of it!

Wear a seat belt and keep sufficient

distance between yourself and the

steering wheel. Only when you use the seat belt properly, can it hold you in a position that allows the airbag to achieve its optimum effect. See Sitting in the correct position (page 68).

Have repairs to the steering wheel,

steering column, seats, airbags and

seat belts carried out by properly trained technicians.

Keep the areas in front of the

airbags free from obstruction. Do

not affix anything to or over the airbag covers.

Do not poke sharp objects into

areas where airbags are fitted. This

could damage and adversely affect deployment of the airbags.

Use seat covers designed for seats

with side airbags. Have these fitted

by properly trained technicians.

Note:

You will hear a loud bang and see a cloud of harmless powdery residue if an airbag deploys. This is normal.

Note:

The front passenger airbag protects both positions of a double seat.

Note:

Only wipe airbag covers with a

damp cloth.

Driver and front passenger airbags

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The driver and front passenger airbags will deploy during significant frontal collisions or collisions that are up to 30 degrees from the left or the right. The airbags will inflate within a few thousandths of a second and deflate on contact with the occupants, thus cushioning forward body movement. During minor frontal collisions, overturns, rear collisions and side collisions, the driver and front passenger airbags will not deploy.

Occupant protection

Side airbags

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Side airbags are fitted inside the seatback of the front seats. A label indicates that side airbags are fitted to your vehicle.

The side airbags will deploy during significant lateral collisions. Only the airbag on the side affected by the collision will deploy. The airbags will inflate within a few thousandths of a second and deflate on contact with the occupants, thus providing protection for the head and rib areas. During minor lateral collisions, overturns, front collisions and rear collisions, the side airbags will not deploy.

Seat belts

WARNINGS

Wear a seat belt and keep sufficient distance between yourself and the

steering wheel. Only when you use the seat belt properly, can it hold you in a position to achieve its optimum effect. See Sitting in the correct position (page 68).

Use a seat belt for only one person.

Use the correct buckle for each seat

belt.

WARNINGS

Do not use a seat belt that is slack or twisted.

Do not wear thick clothing. The seat belt must fit tightly around your body to achieve its optimum effect.

Position the shoulder strap of the seat belt over the centre of your shoulder and position the lap strap

tightly across your hips.

Seat belt pretensioners have a lower deployment threshold than the airbags. During minor collisions, it is possible that only the seat belt pretensioner will deploy.

FASTENING THE SEAT BELTS

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Occupant protection

E68585

E68586

WARNING

Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a distinct click. You have not fastened the seat belt

properly if you do not hear a click.

Pull the seat belt out steadily. It may lock if you pull it sharply or if the vehicle is on a slope.

Press the red button on the buckle to release the seat belt. Let it retract completely and smoothly.

SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Front seat belt

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Rear seat belt

E73074

WARNING

Make sure that the seat belt runs smoothly through the guide.

Occupant protection

USING SEAT BELTS DURING PREGNANCY

E68587

WARNING

Position the seat belt correctly for

your safety and that of your unborn

child. Do not use only the lap strap or the shoulder strap.

Position the lap strap comfortably across your hips and low beneath your pregnant abdomen. Position the shoulder strap between your breasts, above and to the side of your pregnant abdomen.

DISABLING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG

WARNING

To avoid the risk of death or serious

injury, NEVER use a rearward

facing child restraint in the front, unless the airbag is OFF.

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The key switch and the airbag deactivation lamp are located in the instrument panel.

If the airbag warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates intermittently, it means that there is a malfunction. Remove the child restraint from the front. Have the system checked by a suitably trained technician for your own safety. See Warning lamps and

indicators (page 49).

Disabling the passenger airbag

A B

E71312

To use a child restraint in the front, make sure that the key switch is turned to position A.

When you switch the ignition on, check that the passenger airbag deactivation warning lamp comes on. See Quick start (page 6).

Occupant protection

Enabling the passenger airbag

WARNING

For the adult restraint system to perform as intended, make sure that the airbag is ON.

After removing the child restraint from the front, make sure that you turn the key switch to position B.

Occupant protection

GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES

CAUTION

The radio frequency used by your remote control can also be used by

other short distance radio transmissions (e.g. amateur radios, medical equipment, wireless headphones, remote controls and alarm systems). If the frequencies are jammed, you will not be able to use your remote control. You can lock and unlock the doors with the key.

Note:

You could unlock the doors if you press the buttons on the remote control unintentionally.

The operating range between your remote control and your vehicle varies depending on the environment.

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL

You can programme a maximum of eight remote controls to use with your vehicle (including any supplied with your vehicle). Ask your dealer for instructions.

Keys and remote controls

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

Double locking

WARNING

Do not activate double locking when persons or animals are inside the

vehicle. You will not be able to unlock the doors from the inside if you have double locked them.

Double locking is a theft protection feature that prevents someone from opening the doors from the inside. You can only double lock the doors if they are all closed. If you try to double lock the doors when a door is still open, you may hear a short tone from the horn and the locks will cycle. The door locks will return to their previous state.

If you have double locked the doors successfully, the direction indicators will flash twice. If the hazard warning flashers are on, the direction indicators will give two long flashes.

Locking and unlocking the doors with the key

E71294

UnlockA

LockB

Double locking the doors with the key

Turn the key to the unlock position and then to the lock position to double lock the doors.

Locks

Locking and unlocking the doors with the remote control

E71293

LockA

UnlockB

Cargo unlockC

Press the appropriate button once.

Double locking the doors with the remote control

Press the lock button twice.

Locking and unlocking the doors with the handles

Front doors

E71286

White markA

LockB

UnlockC

If you see the white mark, the door is locked.

Rear doors

E71287

Unlock or openA

LockB

White markC

Locks

If you see the white mark, the door is locked.

Sliding door

E71289

A B

Van and KombiA

BusB

LockC

UnlockD

Double rear doors

E71290

OutsideA

InsideB

E71291

Tailgate

E71292

OutsideA

InsideB

Access the release button through the aperture at the bottom of the tailgate.

Slam locking

Note:

Do not leave your keys in the

vehicle.

Note:

You may hear a short tone from the horn if you try to lock the doors when a door is still open.

Slam locking allows you to lock a door with the key or remote control with the door open. The door will be locked when it is closed.

Locks

Automatic locking

Note:

Your dealer can permanently

disable this function if required.

The doors will lock automatically when you exceed 8 km/h (5 mph). Unlock the doors with the interior handle.

Automatic re-locking

The doors will re-lock automatically if you do not open a door within 45 seconds of unlocking the doors with the remote control. The door locks and the alarm will return to their previous state.

One-stage unlocking

Note:

The direction indicators will flash

once when you unlock the doors.

When enabled, the following features are available:

You will unlock all of the doors when you:

•

pull either interior handle (except if you have double locked the doors).

•

turn the key in either of the door locks.

•

press the unlock button on the remote control once.

•

press the cargo unlock button on the remote control once (Chassis Cab).

You will unlock the rear doors or tailgate and the sliding door if you press the cargo unlock button once.

Two-stage unlocking

Note:

The direction indicators will flash

once when you unlock the doors.

You will unlock the front doors when you:

•

pull either interior handle (except if you have double locked the doors).

•

turn the key in either of the door locks.

•

press the unlock button on the remote control once (Van, Bus and Kombi).

You will unlock the driver side door when you:

•

press the unlock button on the remote control once (Chassis Cab).

You will unlock the front doors, rear doors and loadspace doors when you:

•

turn the key in either of the front door locks twice within three seconds.

•

press the unlock button on the remote control twice within three seconds.

On Van vehicles, you will unlock the rear doors or tailgate and the sliding door if you press the cargo unlock button once.

On Chassis Cab vehicles, you will unlock the passenger side door if you press the cargo unlock button once.

Zone re-locking

The locks on Van, Bus and Kombi are split into two zones, cabin and cargo. Chassis Cab has only the cabin zone.

•

Exit the vehicle and press the lock button.

•

Press the unlock button or the cargo unlock button once to open the respective zone.

If you now open a door within the unlocked zone, the other doors in that zone will automatically lock.

Configurable unlocking

Configurable unlocking is set at the time of vehicle purchase and allows you to select which doors unlock when the unlock and cargo unlock buttons on the remote control are pressed once or twice. If you have this feature deactivated, it can not be reactivated. Ask your dealer for further information.

Locks

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The engine immobiliser is a theft protection system that prevents someone from starting the engine with an incorrectly coded key.

CODED KEYS

Note:

Do not shield your keys with metal objects. This may prevent the receiver from recognising your key as a valid one.

Note:

Have all of your remaining keys erased and recoded if you lose a key. Ask your dealer for further information. Have replacement keys recoded together with your existing keys.

If you lose a key, you can obtain a replacement from your Ford Dealer. If possible, provide them with the key number from the tag provided with the original keys. You can also obtain additional keys from your Ford Dealer.

ARMING THE ENGINE IMMOBILISER

The engine immobiliser is armed automatically a short time after you have switched the ignition off.

The indicator in the instrument cluster will flash to confirm that the system is operating.

DISARMING THE ENGINE IMMOBILISER

The engine immobiliser is disarmed automatically when you switch the ignition on with a correctly coded key.

The indicator in the instrument cluster will come on for approximately three seconds and then go out. If the indicator stays on for one minute or flashes for approximately one minute and then repeatedly at irregular intervals, your key has not been recognised. Remove the key and try again.

If you are unable to start the engine with a correctly coded key, this indicates a malfunction. Have the immobiliser checked immediately.

Engine immobiliser

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

All vehicles

If the alarm is triggered, the alarm horns will sound for 30 seconds and the hazard warning flashers will flash for five minutes. If the cause of the alarm being triggered has been removed, the alarm will return to its previous armed state. If the cause has not been removed, the alarm horns will sound again.

Vehicles with a perimeter alarm

The perimeter alarm is a deterrent against unauthorised access to your vehicle through the doors and the bonnet. It also protects the audio unit and the trailer (if a Ford trailer-tow kit is fitted). You can fully arm or partially arm the alarm. Trailer detection is disabled when you have partially armed the alarm.

The perimeter alarm will be triggered if someone:

•

opens a door.

•

opens the bonnet.

•

attempts to start the engine with an incorrectly coded key.

•

removes the audio unit.

•

disconnects the trailer electrical connector (if it was connected at the time the alarm was armed).

Vehicles with a category one alarm

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The category one alarm is additional to the perimeter alarm. Ultrasonic interior motion detection protects your vehicle against unauthorised access to the passenger compartment and the cargo area. You can fully arm or partially arm the alarm. Trailer detection and interior motion detection are disabled when you have partially armed the alarm. Interior motion detection is not activated if you arm the alarm when a door is open.

The category one alarm will only function correctly if all windows are fully closed. Keep the area in front of the motion sensors free from obstruction.

The category one alarm is triggered if:

•

motion is detected in the passenger compartment or cargo area.

•

someone attempts to access the cargo area through the rear door or tailgate window.

ARMING THE ALARM

Perimeter alarm

The alarm is armed 20 seconds after you have locked the doors. This delay allows you to close any doors or the bonnet without triggering the alarm.

Partial arming

Lock the doors with the key. See

Locking and unlocking (page 19).

Full arming

Lock the doors with the remote control or double lock the doors with the key or the remote control. See Locking and unlocking (page 19).

Alarm

Category one alarm

Partial arming

Lock the doors with the key. See

Locking and unlocking (page 19).

Full arming

Note:

Do not fully arm the alarm if someone is inside the vehicle.

Lock the doors with the remote control or double lock the doors with the key or the remote control. See Locking and

unlocking (page 19).

DISARMING THE ALARM

Perimeter alarm

Disarm and silence the alarm by unlocking the doors with the key, switching the ignition on with a correctly coded key or unlocking the doors with the remote control. See Locking and unlocking (page 19).

Category one alarm

Disarm and silence the alarm by unlocking the doors with the key in the driver’s door and switching the ignition on with a correctly coded key within 12 seconds or unlocking the doors with the remote control. See Locking and unlocking (page 19).

Alarm

ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL

WARNING

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

Note:

Make sure that you are sitting in

the correct position. See Sitting in the correct position (page 68).

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E95179

WARNING

Make sure that you fully engage the locking lever when returning it to its original position.

AUDIO CONTROL

Select radio, CD or cassette mode on the audio unit.

The following functions can be operated with the remote control:

Volume

E78046

Volume up: Press the top button on the back of the remote control.

Volume down: Press the bottom button on the back of the remote control.

Steering wheel

Seek

E78047

Move the lever up or down:

•

In radio mode, this will locate the next radio station up or down the frequency band.

•

In CD mode, it will select the next or previous track.

Mode

E78048

Briefly press the button on the side:

•

In radio mode, this will locate the next pre-set radio station.

•

In CD mode, this will select the next CD if a CD changer is fitted.

•

In all modes to abort a traffic message during broadcasting.

Press and hold the button on the side:

•

In radio mode to change the waveband.

Steering wheel

WINDSCREEN WIPERS

E71012

Single wipeA

Intermittent wipeB

Normal wipeC

High speed wipeD

Intermittent wipe

E71013

Long wipe intervalA

Intermittent wipeB

Short wipe intervalC

AUTOWIPERS

Autowipers

E71014

CAUTIONS

Do not switch autowipers on in dry weather conditions. The rain sensor

is very sensitive and the wipers may operate if dirt, mist or flies hit the windscreen.

Replace the wiper blades as soon as

they begin to leave bands of water

and smears. If you do not replace them, the rain sensor will continue to detect water on the windscreen and the wipers will operate, even though the majority of the windscreen is dry.

Fully defrost the windscreen in icy

conditions before you switch

autowipers on.

Switch autowipers off before you

enter a car wash.

If you switch autowipers on after you have switched the ignition on, the wipers will cycle once regardless of whether the windscreen is wet or dry. The rain sensor will then continuously measure the amount of water on the windscreen and adjust the speed of the wipers automatically.

Wipers and washers

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