2008 Saab 9 3 Owners Manual

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93_US_M08.book Page 100 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 100 Instruments and controls Adjusting instrument illumination Instrument lighting The brightness of the instrument lighting can be adjusted by pressing the button (+ or – signs on the button above the NIGHT- PANEL button). Front fog lights 3333 The front fog lights should be used in poor visibility. These are automatically turned off when the engine is switched off. When the car is next started, the fog lights will have to be switched back on manually by pressing the fog light switch. If the engine is restarted within 30 seconds, the front fog lights will remain on but not if the light switch is in posi- tion AUTO. Acquaint yourself with the legal provi- sions governing the use of front fog lights. Front fog light switch Instruments and controls 101 Turn signal & lane change indicators The stalk switch has an intermediate, spring-loaded position that is useful for sig- nalling when changing lanes or passing. The stalk switch also has fixed positions for indicating a right or left turn, that are can- celled automatically when the steering wheel is centered. If an indicator bulb breaks, the frequency with which the indicators flash will be doubled. This frequency is also doubled if a trailer is being towed and one of its indicator bulbs breaks. Turn signal & lane change indicators 1 Right 2 Left 93_US_M08.book Page 101 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Rear fog light switch Rear fog light To turn on the rear fog light, press the rear fog light button on the instrument panel. The headlights or front fog lights must be on. The rear fog light is automatically turned off when the engine is switched off. When the car is next started, the rear fog light will have to be switched back on manually by press- ing the rear fog light switch. If the engine is restarted within 30 seconds, the rear fog light will remain on but not if the light switch is in position AUTO. Rear fog light consists of one bulb. Acquaint yourself with the legal provi- sions governing the use of rear fog light. 93_US_M08.book Page 102 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 102 Instruments and controls Hazard warning lights WARNING Switch on the hazard flashers if the car has to be left at the roadside on account of a crash, engine trouble or a flat tire. If you carry a warning triangle or flares, they should be set up along the side of the road 50–110 yds. (50–100 metres) behind your vehicle. If the car is not clearly visible (e.g. over the brow of a hill or bridge), place the triangle/flare even further back. The button for the hazard warning lights is located on the climate control panel. When the button is pressed, all the direction indicators and the symbol in the button flash simultaneously. If an indicator bulb breaks, the frequency with which the indicators flash will be doubled. Hazard warning lights should only be used if, because of an accident or breakdown, the car constitutes a hazard to other road users. Hazard warning light switch Button for accessory 3333 This button can be used for accessories, such as extra lights. Back-Up The back-up lights come on automatically when reverse gear is engaged or selected with the ignition switched on. 93_US_M08.book Page 103 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Priority of audible information If two or more functions are active simulta- neously, the most important function at that time will be prioritized. If, for example, the direction indicators are active when you engage reverse, the park- ing assistance (if fitted) will be heard instead of the direction indicators. When reverse is disengaged, the direction indicators will be heard, if they are still active. Wipers and washers Windshield wipers Position 1 is a spring-loaded position that will produce a single sweep of the wipers. The wipers always return to their home posi- tion when the ignition is turned off. To leave the wipers positioned vertically on the windshield, proceed as follows: 1 Switch off the engine and remove the remote control. 2 Activate the wipers within the next 16 seconds by pressing the stalk switch down. When the ignition is next switched on the wipers will return to their home position. Changing wipers blades, see page 220. Instruments and controls 103 Rain sensor 3333 WARNING Turn the rain sensor off if the ignition is ON to avoid personal injury when clearing snow and ice from the windshield. NOTE Turn the rain sensor off before washing the car in an automatic carwash, to avoid damaging the windshield wipers. When the rain sensor is activated the follow- ing symbol is displayed in SID The rain sensor automatically controls the windshield wipers. The sensor is located on the windshield beside the rearview mirror. The system varies the frequency of wiping between single sweeps and continuous wiping, depending on the amount of pre- cipitation. 93_US_M08.book Page 104 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 104 Instruments and controls Windshield wipers with rain sensor 0 OFF 1 Single sweep 2 AUTO - rain sensor engaged 3 Low speed 4 High speed 5 Windshield and headlight washing 3 Activate the rain sensor by lifting the stalk switch to the AUTO position. The wipers make one sweep for reference to see how much water is on the windshield. Thereafter the sensor compares the amount of water on the windshield with this reference value. If the stalk switch is left in the AUTO position when the engine is switched off, when the engine is next started it must first be moved to the 0 or 3 position and then back to AUTO to reactivate the sensor. If the system malfunctions, the wipers will operate at low speed when the stalk switch is set to the AUTO position and SID will show: Washers Activate the washers by pulling the stalk switch towards the steering wheel. When the washers are operated, the wipers will make 3, 4 or 5 sweeps, depending on how long the washers were kept on. If the speed of the car is less than 12 mph (20 km/h), the wipers will make an addi- tional sweep after roughly 8 seconds. When the washer fluid level drops below 1 quart (1 litre), the headlight washers (if equipped) are deactivated. This is in order to prioritize the windshield. The following message is displayed on the SID: Rain sensor malfunc. Contact service. Washer fluid level low. Refill. 93_US_M08.book Page 105 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Headlight washers 3333 The headlights are washed at the same time as the windshield if the headlights are on. The headlights are washed every fifth time the windshield washers are used or if two (2) minutes have elapsed since the wind- shield was last washed. The headlight washers are not activated at speeds in excess of 125 mph (200 km/h). Adjusting sensitivity The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted under Settings. 1 Select Settings using the steering wheel controls, or 2 Press and hold the SET button until given audible confirmation. 3 Select Rain Sensor. 4 Press the SET button. 5 Select the sensitivity. 6 Confirm this selection by pressing the SET button. Go back/modify using the CLR-button. Instruments and controls 105 Rain Sensor HIGH MEDIUM LOW The sensitivity of the sensor is also affected by the amount of daylight. The sensor is somewhat more sensitive at night. This adjustment is automatic. Explanation of sensor sensitivity. HIGH The sensor is set to high sensitivity. The wipers start when there is only a small amount of water on the windshield. MEDIUM The sensor is set to normal sensitivity. This is one of the Default Settings. LOW The sensor is set to low sensitivity (wip- ers operate only with a large amount of water on the windshield, i.e., down- pour). 93_US_M08.book Page 106 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 106 Instruments and controls Rear window wiper, SportCombi To obtain: (cid:127) a single sweep: move the control to position 2, the control springs back to the home position. (cid:127) intermittent wiping, 6 seconds: move the control to position 2. If the windshield wipers are activated then the rear window wiper will automatically changeover to intermittent wiping when reverse gear is engaged and the engine is running. (cid:127) washing and wiping: move the control to position 3. The control returns to the home position. The wiper makes 3 sweeps after the washing has finished. If the speed of the car is below 25 mph (40 km/h) when the washing has finished the wiper makes an extra sweep after 5 seconds to wipe off any washer fluid residue. The washer jet is not adjustable. Changing wiper blade, see page 221. When the washer fluid level drops below 1 litre, the rear window washer is deacti- vated. This is in order to prioritize the wind- shield. The following message is displayed on the Saab Information Display (SID): Washer fluid level low. Refill. Rear window wiper, SportCombi 1 OFF 2 Intermittent wiping 3 Washing and wiping 93_US_M08.book Page 107 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Automatic climate- control system (ACC) Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an inlet at the bottom edge of the windshield. It passes through an effective filter before reaching the climate control system and delivery into the cabin. The air is evacuated via openings in the parcel shelf. It is then led through outlets on either side of the car behind the rear bumper. The Automatic Climate-Control system (ACC) automatically maintains the desired cabin temperature, regardless of the weather outside. The system will achieve the desired temper- ature in the quickest possible way. Note that heating or cooling is not more rapid by setting the temperature higher or lower than the final temperature you desire. To optimize the performance of the air con- ditioning system, all windows and the moonroof 3 should be shut. The air vents in the fascia must be open. Instruments and controls 107 ACC panel 1 Temperature setting: left-hand side 2 AUTO (automatic regulation) 3 Fan speed 4 Manual setting of air distribution 5 Temperature setting: right-hand side 6 Recirculation 7 Seat heating, front right seat 3 8 Rear window and door mirror heating 9 A/C OFF 10 Seat heating, front left seat 3 The incoming air is treated in three stages: first it passes through a filter; it is then dehu- midified and cooled; and finally, if required, it is heated. The filter is a combined particle and char- coal filter. It is so efficient that levels of nox- ious substances such as benzene and tolu- ene are also reduced. To reduce potential misting on the insides of the windows, the glass should be cleaned with a quality glass cleaner. How often this will need to be done depends on how clean the air is - if there are smokers in the car, the windows will need to be cleaned more frequently. 93_US_M08.book Page 108 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 108 Instruments and controls The system uses seven sensors: (cid:127) Outside air temperature sensor (cid:127) Cabin air temperature sensor (by the inte- rior rearveiw mirror) (cid:127) Sun sensor (on the facia) (cid:127) Blended air temperature sensors 2 (located in the front floor vents). (cid:127) Blended air temperature sensors 2 (located in the outer panel vents). Note If the sun sensor is covered, the ACC system will not be able to regulate the cabin climate as intended. Sun- and cabin sensor, SportSedan and SportCombi 1 Sun sensor 2 Cabin temperature sensor Sun- and cabin sensor, Convertible 1 Sun sensor 2 Cabin temperature sensor Instruments and controls 109 (cid:127) The most usual temperature setting is between 64–75 °F (18–24 °C), depend- ing on personal preference and what clothing is worn. (cid:127) Change the temperature setting in 2 °F (1 °C) steps. Make sure the air vents are open when cool- ing the cabin in warm weather. When the ignition is switched off, only the temperature control affects the system the next time the engine is started. The system will warm up/cool down to the temperature to which the control is set. Temperature control The cabin is divided into two temperature zones: 1 Driver’s zone. 2 Passenger zone. The temperature in the rear seat will be a mixture of the two zones. The cabin temperature can be set to between 61–79 °F (16–26 °C). The selected temperature is not the actual air temperature but corresponds to the com- fort level normally experienced at that tem- perature after allowance has been made for the airflow, relative humidity, solar radiation, and so on, currently prevailing inside the car. 93_US_M08.book Page 109 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Panel vent Air vents The air vents swivel universally, so that air can be directed as desired. In winter, for instance, the outer vents can be directed onto the door windows for enhanced demisting. The amount of air can be individually con- trolled by the regulator on each vent. If you wish to reduce the airflow, start by half-shutting the vent in question. Certain variants have an air vent on the rear of the floor console. 93_US_M08.book Page 110 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 110 Instruments and controls MAX heat (red indicator): MAX heating is obtained when the temper- ature knob is turned to the first position past 79 (to the red LED). The driver’s side selection controls air distri- bution and the recirculation status. The tem- perature can be adjusted on the passenger side. MAX heating produces: (cid:127) Max heat. (cid:127) Air distribution to windscreen and floor. (cid:127) Recirculation OFF. (cid:127) High fan speed. Condensation water When the A/C compressor is on, the incom- ing air is dehumidified. The resulting con- densation water is drained away through an outlet under the car. It is therefore perfectly normal for water to be seen dripping from this outlet when the car is parked. The warmer the ambient air and the higher the humidity, the more con- densation will form. MAX cooling (blue indicator): MAX cooling is obtained when the tempera- ture knob is turned to the first position past 61 (to the blue LED). The driver’s side selection controls air distri- bution and the recirculation status. The tem- perature can be adjusted on the passenger side. MAX cooling produces: (cid:127) Max cooling effect (A/C compressor will run even if AC OFF has been selected). (cid:127) Air distribution through panel vents. (cid:127) Max fan speed. (cid:127) Recirculation ON. 93_US_M08.book Page 111 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Functions Pressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings. If a manual function is selected, it will be locked in but other functions will be controlled automatically. The selected temperature is always maintained automatically. Temperature, air distribution, fan speed and recir- culation will be controlled automatically. Pressing AUTO once will cancel all previous manual air distribution selections. When the engine is started, the ACC system will be in AUTO mode. The A/C-compressor is turned off. The incoming air is not cooled or dehumidified. Tem- perature, air distribution, fan speed and recirculation will be controlled automatically. Turn the fan control counterclockwise until "OFF" lights up. ACC-system OFF. Fan OFF. A/C-compressor OFF. Air distribution selections locked in current settings. Recirculation can be selected manually. Heating 3 of the front seats is deactivated. Pressing AUTO-button will put the system into auto- matic mode. Reactivation by turning the fan control clockwise one click causes the system to resume any manual selec- tions. Instruments and controls 111 The rear window and door mirror heating is controlled manually. Deactivate the heating as soon as the rear window is clear of ice and misting to avoid imposing a heavy load on the battery longer than necessary. Note, how- ever, that heating will deactivate automatically after a set time. Turn the fan control to increase fan speed. If fan speed 0 is selected, the A/C-compressor will be disengaged and the indicator on the AC OFF button will illuminate. The recirculation is controlled automatically for opti- mum cooling. If necessary, recirculation can also be switched on manually for shorter times to avoid unpleasant air from entering the cabin for example. Poor air quality in the cabin could lead to tiredness. For this reason you should only drive in the recircula- tion position temporarily. If recirculation is switched on when the outside tem- perature is lower than about +37 °F (+3 °C) (A/C com- pressor disengaged) then the air humidity in the cabin increases which could cause misting on the windows. 93_US_M08.book Page 112 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 112 Instruments and controls Air distribution One press: When the defroster is chosen manually, all the windows (except the rear side windows, where the air flow is off) are demisted by: (cid:127) High fan speed. (cid:127) The air is directed to the defroster vents. (cid:127) Temperature increases somewhat. (cid:127) Recirculation OFF. (cid:127) Activation of rear window/door mirror heating. The defroster function remains engaged until another selection is made. Heating of the rear window/door mirrors will, however, deactivate after a set time period. Two presses: Air is directed to the windscreen with- out the fan speed being increase or the rear window heating being switched on. To revert to a previous setting, press the AUTO but- ton. Defroster and floor vents Floor vents Floor and panel vents 93_US_M08.book Page 113 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Panel Defroster, panel and floor Instruments and controls 113 Start in cold weather To start with, the system will automatically select the defroster set- ting, maximum heat and low fan speed. As the engine warms up, air will also be distributed through the floor vents and the fan speed will be increased. As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value, both the fan speed and the heat will be decreased to a level determined by the system. Start in warm weather The system will automatically distribute air through the panel vents at high fan speed and will activate the A/C compressor (unless the AC OFF switch has been pressed). If the ambient air temperature is over 77 °F (25 °C), the recirculation cuts in after 0-15 seconds, if this is required in order to reach the desired temperature. As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value, the fan speed will be decreased to a value determined by the system. 93_US_M08.book Page 114 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 114 Instruments and controls Formation of ice and mist in extreme weather conditions It is only in the most extreme conditions that icing and misting of window glass are likely to be a problem, such as in torrential rain or severe cold coupled with high relative humidity, or when passengers are perspir- ing heavily or wearing wet clothes. The fol- lowing measures are recommended if such problems should occur: 1 Select AUTO and set the temperature to 70 °F (21 °C) 2 Push one time on the defroster button. If this is not enough... 3 Increase the fan speed. If this is not enough... 4 Select a higher temperature. Electric heating, front seats 3333 The seat cushions and backrests of the front seats are heated. Heating is thermostatically controlled. The heating has two effect steps. We do not recommend prolonged use of the higher level for people with sensitive skin. Heating is controlled manually but can also be automatic. Refer to Settings on page 115. Calibration Calibration is performed automatically every 40:th time the car is started after having been switched off for more than 2 hours or if the battery has been discon- nected. Programming A number of functions can be customized under Settings (see page 115). Tips (before contacting a dealer. We recom- mend that you contact a Saab dealer) (cid:127) If you feel that the ACC system is not func- tioning satisfactorily, select "Default Settings" under Settings, see page 115. 93_US_M08.book Page 115 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM ACC- Convertible When the soft top is folded, several func- tions in the ACC-system is effected. The system adjusts itself as follows: (cid:127) the sensitivity of the temperature knob changes (cid:127) air distribution and fan speed can only be adjusted manually (cid:127) Recirculation and rear window heating are cut out. (cid:127) The A/C compressor is switched off (manual activation is possible by pressing the AC OFF button). All manual selections are possible with the exception of rear window heating and defroster function. When the soft top is raised, the system reverts to the AUTO mode and the set tem- perature. Note: When the soft top or all the windows are open in a hot, humid climate, turning the air conditioning on manually can cause con- densation to form on cold surfaces, such as the air ducts. Instruments and controls 115 Settings Some of the functions of the ACC system can be customized. 1 Select Settings using the steering wheel controls, or 2 Press and hold the SET button until given audible confirmation. 3 Select Climate System. 4 Press the SET button. 5 Select the Rear Defroster, Heated Seats, Fan Settings, A/C Mode or Default Settings. 6 Press the SET button. 7 Make your selection. 8 Confirm your selection by pressing the SET button. Settings Climate System Rear Defroster AUTO MANUAL Heated Seats AUTO MANUAL Fan Settings HIGH SPEED MEDIUM SPEED LOW SPEED A/C Mode AUTO OFF Default Settings Are you sure? YES NO 93_US_M08.book Page 116 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 116 Instruments and controls Explanation of how the ACC system can be customized under Settings. Heated Seats AUTO Rear Defroster AUTO The rear window and door mirror heating is controlled automatically. This is one of the Default Settings. MANUAL The rear window and door mirror heating is switched on with the button on ACC panel. Convertible: The rear window heating cannot be turned on when the soft top is folded. The front seat heating is controlled automatically. Select the level by repeatedly pressing the appropriate button on the ACC panel: 2 arrows on symbol = standard; 3 arrows = high; 1 arrow = low. The selected heating setting is saved when the engine is switched off. Note: The symbol on the ACC panel goes out if the heat- ing is turned off automatically by the system. MANUAL See Electric heating, front seats 3 on page 114. This is one of the Default Settings. Fan Settings HIGH SPEED This selection give a slightly higher fan speed than MEDIUM SPEED though with continued automatic regulation. MEDIUM SPEED Normal automatic fan speed. This is one of the Default Settings. LOW SPEED This selection give a slightly lower fan speed than MEDIUM SPEED though with continued automatic regulation. Convertible: Fan speed is not regulated automatically when the soft top is open. Instruments and controls 117 93_US_M08.book Page 117 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM A/C Mode Auto Automatic engagement and disen- gagement of the A/C. This is one of the Default Settings. A/C off A/C compressor OFF (see also page 111). The A/C compressor can be activated temporarily by pressing the AC or AUTO button while on the road and if the outside temperature is above 41°F (+5°C). The A/C will be off the next time the engine is started, if the engine has been switched off for more than 2 hours. Convertible: The A/C compressor is switched off when the soft top is folded down. Further customizations to this function can be made at a workshop. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. (cid:127) The A/C compressor can be on even when the soft top is folded down. (cid:127) The A/C compressor can be set to operate as when the soft top was last folded down. Dual/Single Zone Dual zone Individual temperature setting for each zone (see page 109). The sys- tem saves the settings when the engine is switched off. This is one of the Default Settings. Single zone Common temperature setting when the engine is started. If the temper- ature setting for the passenger zone is changed, the system will switch to Dual zone control. Single zone con- trol will return the next time the engine is started having been switched off for more than 2 hours. 93_US_M08.book Page 118 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 118 Instruments and controls (This page has been left blank) 93_US_M08.book Page 119 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). Interior equipment 119 Interior equipment Steering wheel adjustment __________ 120 Electric windows_______ 121 Rearview mirrors_______ 124 Moonroof 3333 ___________ 130 Interior lighting ________ 133 Cup holder 3333 __________ 134 Power Outlet 3333 ________ 136 Storage compartments__ 136 Trunk ________________ 138 93_US_M08.book Page 120 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment 120 Steering wheel adjustment WARNING Only adjust the steering wheel while the car is stationary so that you are not dis- tracted from the traffic. The height and reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted. There is a release lever under the steering column. 1 Pull down the lever to release the steer- ing wheel. 2 Adjust the position of the steering wheel. 3 Raise the lever to the locked position to lock the steering wheel in position. When returning the release lever to its locked position, you may need to adjust the position of the steering wheel slightly to allow the lock mechanism to engage cor- rectly. Steering wheel lock, see page 154. Lever for steering wheel adjustment Horn signal Activate the horn by pressing one of the three areas shown above on the steering wheel pad. 93_US_M08.book Page 121 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Electric windows WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos- ing the side windows. May cause serious or fatal injuries! (cid:127) Always remove the remote control from the ignition switch when you leave the car. This will prevent per- sonal injury caused by the activation of the electric windows, for example, due to children playing. (cid:127) The person operating the electric window is responsible for ensuring that no one, especially a child, has their head, hands or fingers in the window openings, before raising the window. (cid:127) Do not stick any part of the body or the head out through an open window while the car is moving. The electric windows are operated by means of switches in the door armrests. For the electric windows to work, the ignition switch must be in the ON position. At the end of a journey and having removed the remote control, you can still operate the windows, so long as neither of the front doors has been opened. Interior equipment 121 Window switches Window switch in rear door Windows having the automatic closing func- tion (option) can be operated as long as the car is unlocked and until 20 minutes has passed since the remote control was removed from the ignition switch. To open Press down the front edge of the button one step. The window will stop when it is fully open or when the button is released. Automatic opening: Press the button all the way down and release it. Comfort opening 3333 Comfort opening is the remote opening of windows and the moonroof. Press and hold the unlocking button on the remote control until the windows and optional moonroof start to open (approx. 2 seconds). During comfort opening of the windows, moonroof 3 and soft top (Convertible), the range is reduced by approximately half. Convertible: For the remote opening 3 of the soft top, refer to page 64. 93_US_M08.book Page 122 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 122 Interior equipment To close WARNING Take care when closing a window to ensure that no one gets caught. Raise the front edge of the button one step. The window will stop when it is fully closed or when the button is released. Automatic closing 3333: Raise the button all the way and release it. If the window does not close automatically, refer to Calibration on page 123. Pinch protection 3333 On certain model variants, the front electric windows are equipped with pinch protec- tion. This is activated if something gets trapped between the window pane and door frame when the window is closed. The window will stop and lower slightly. Temporary overriding the pinch protec- tion WARNING Make sure nothing obstructs the window when it is closed without pinch protection. Button for temporary deactivation of rear door window switches and temporary override of window pinch protection If dirt, ice or similar create so much resis- tance that the pinch protection cuts in (the window cannot be closed), the pinch protec- tion can be temporarily disengaged and the window closed. 1 Make sure the ignition is ON. 2 Press and hold the button on the driver’s door while operating the window in question. 3 Close the window in question. The pinch protection will be active the next time a window is operated. 93_US_M08.book Page 123 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Calibration WARNING The pinch protection will not be engaged after a power break until the electric win- dows have been calibrated. The front electric windows should be cali- brated if automatic closing does not work or if the battery has been disconnected. The pinch protection 3 will not work if the win- dows are not calibrated. Calibration is performed as follows: 1 Close the doors. 2 The car must be running at idling speed. The battery charger must not be connected to the car’s battery during calibration. 3 Open the window fully, the button must be kept depressed the whole time. 4 Close the window fully, the button must be kept raised the whole time and for approx. 1 second after the window has closed. 5 Open the window fully, the button must be kept depressed the whole time and for approx. 1 second after the window has fully opened. 6 Close the window fully, and keep the button raised until the calibration is confirmed with a "chime". Repeat steps 3–6 for the windows which require calibration. Interior equipment 123 Deactivating the rear window switches in the driver’s door deactivates the The window switches in the rear doors. The illuminated switch will change color from green to orange (deactivated). 93_US_M08.book Page 124 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment 124 Rearview mirrors Door mirrors To adjust The door mirrors are electrically adjustable and heated. The controls for adjusting the mirrors are on the driver’s door: 1 Select a door mirror with the upper button. 2 Adjust the mirror using the touch pad. The mirror glass can also be adjusted man- ually by gently pressing the glass in the desired direction. The mirror heating is turned on together with the rear window heating. If the car has an electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory, the mirror settings are stored in the memory (see page 20). 1 Selection of mirror 2 Touch pad for adjustment 3 Reversing position 3 Retracting a door mirror Manual retraction The door mirrors are designed to fold back if knocked. The mirrors can also be retracted manually. This can be useful when parking in tight spaces, such as on the car deck of a ferry. Remember to return the door mirrors to their normal positions before driving off. Reversing position 3333 On certain model variants, the passen- ger-side mirror glass can be angled down to facilitate reversing. Press the button shown in the illustration. This is located under the touch pad. Return the mirror to its normal position by pressing the button again. The mirror will also return to its normal position if you drive forward approx- imately 22 yds. (20 meters). 93_US_M08.book Page 125 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment 125 Interior rearview mirror with garage opener, autodimming function and compass 3333 WARNING Make sure that people and objects are out of the way of moving door or gate to pre- vent potential harm or damage. When programming the garage opener, you may be operating a garage door or gate operator. Therefore it is advised to park outside of the garage. Do not use the garage opener with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature as required by federal safety standards. (This includes any garage door opener model manufac- tured before April 1, 1982.). A garage door opener which cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current federal safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these features increases risk of serious injury or death. Mirror position lever 1 Normal position 2 Antidazzle position Interior rearview mirror The interior rearview mirror is of the auto- dimming type and can be deflected with the lever on its underside. Certain variants have an autodimming rearview mirror. The lever should be in the normal position when you adjust the mirror. Buttons for garage opener, autodimming and compass 1–3 Garage opener 4 LED 5 Autodimming/compass ON/OFF 6 Compass bearing Retain your original garage door opener (transmitter) for future programming proce- dures (i.e., new vehicle purchase). It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed garage opener buttons be erased for security purposes, see page 128. 93_US_M08.book Page 126 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 126 Interior equipment Preparations for first-time programming Before programming the garage opener for the first time, you must delete any factory codes. Press and hold the two outer buttons until the indicator light begins to flash-after 20 seconds. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds. The garage opener is now in the train (or learning) mode and can be programmed at any time begin- ning with "Programming" - step 2. Note: Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace this Programming Step 4 with procedures noted in the "Gate Operator / Canadian Programming" section. 5 After the indicator light changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light, release both the mirror and hand-held transmit- ter buttons. 6 Press and hold the just-trained button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the button is pressed and released. Note: To program the remaining two but- tons, begin with "Programming" - step three. Do not repeat step two. Programming The garage opener can record and store the frequencies of three different remote con- trols. The battery in the remote control should be fairly new for programming to work well. Do not repeat "Programming" - step two to train additional devices to a second or third button. Begin with "Programming" - step three. 1 Turn the ignition ON. 2 Press and hold the two outer buttons (buttons one and three) - releasing only when the indicator light begins to flash (after 20 seconds). Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat step two to program a second and/or third hand-held transmit- ter to the remaining two buttons. 3 Position the end of your hand-held trans- mitter 1-3 inches (5-14 cm) away from the button you wish to program while keeping the indicator light in view. The transmitter should face the mirror from below or left side of the mirror. 4 Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen and hand-held transmitter buttons. Do not release the buttons until step 5 has been completed. 93_US_M08.book Page 127 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with "Programming" steps 7-9 to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener). 7 At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the "learn" or "smart" button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 8 Firmly press and release the "learn" or "smart" button. (The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.) Note: There are 30 seconds in which to ini- tiate step nine. 9 Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the programmed button. Repeat the "press/hold/release" sequence a second time, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming process. The garage opener should now activate your rolling code equipped device. Note: To program the remaining two but- tons, begin with "Programming" - step three. Do not repeat step two. Gate Operator / Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to "time-out" (or quit) after several seconds of transmission - which may not be long enough for the garage opener to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to "time-out" in the same manner. If you live in Canada or you are having diffi- culties programming a gate operator by using the "Programming" procedures (regardless of where you live), replace "Programming " step 4 with the following: Note: If programming a garage door opener or gate operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the "cycling" process to pre- vent possible overheating. Continue to press and hold the button while you press and release - every two sec- onds ("cycle") your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has successfully been accepted by the garage opener. (The indicator light will flash slowly and then rap- idly.) Proceed with "Programming" step five to complete. Interior equipment 127 NOTE Switch off the power supply to the garage door or gate (or park the car beyond the range of the remote control) while pro- gramming using the "cycling" method to prevent damaging the electrical motor. Reprogramming a single button To program a device to the garage opener using a button previously trained, follow these steps: 1 Press and hold the desired button. DO NOT release the button. 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with "Programming" - step 3. 93_US_M08.book Page 128 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 128 Interior equipment Erasing the three buttons To erase programming from the three but- tons (individual buttons cannot be erased but can be "reprogrammed" as outlined below), follow the step noted: (cid:127) Press and hold the two outer buttons until the indicator light begins to flash-after 20 seconds. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds. The garage opener is now in the train (or learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with "Programming" - step 3. Opening a garage door To operate, simply press and release the programmed button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e. garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time. Buttons for garage opener, autodimming and compass 1–3 Garage opener 4 LED 5 Autodimming/compass ON/OFF 6 Compass bearing Autodimming Press button 5 briefly to switch autodimming on or off. When autodimming is switched on, a 1 is displayed briefly in the compass win- dow. A 0 indicates that autodimming is switched off. 93_US_M08.book Page 129 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Compass The compass is built into the rearview mir- ror. The compass bearing is displayed in the top right-hand corner of the mirror and is updated every other second. The compass displays the car’s direction of travel: N, NE, E, etc. Switch the compass display on and off by pressing button 5 for 3 seconds, see illus- tration on page 128. Changing zones The earth’s magnetic field varies depending on one’s position on the globe. If you drive your car from one magnetic zone to another the compass setting will need to be changed to ensure a correct bearing. 1 Study the illustrations to determine the correct zone. 2 Press and hold button 5 until "ZONE" is shown in the display on the mirror (6 s). The zone number is now also shown. 3 Press button 5 repeatedly to change the zone number. There are 15 zones from which to choose. Once the correct zone is selected, release the button and wait 4 seconds. The compass will now display the bearing. Interior equipment 129 Compass zones in USA Compass zones in Canada Calibration Calibration is performed automatically during travel. If, for any reason, a manual calibration is needed perform as follows: 1 Press and hold button 5 until "CAL" and the compass bearing are displayed (approx. 9 s). 2 Drive in circles (max. 5 mph/8 km/h) or drive as normal until "CAL" is no longer displayed. 93_US_M08.book Page 130 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment 130 Moonroof 3333 WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos- ing the electric moonroof. Risk of serious or fatal injuries! (cid:127) Always remove the remote control from the ignition switch when you leave the car. This will prevent per- sonal injury caused by the activation of the electric moonroof, for example, due to children playing. (cid:127) The person operating the electric moonroof is responsible for ensuring that no one, especially a child, has their head, hands or fingers in the opening, before closing the moonroof. (cid:127) Do not stick any part of the body or the head out through an open window while the car is moving. The moonroof is operated by the control in the roof console. For the moonroof to work, the ignition switch must be in the ON posi- tion. If the car is equipped with windows having the automatic closing function, the moon- roof can be opened and closed so long as the car is unlocked until 20 minutes has passed since the remote control was removed from the ignition switch. Moonroof control 1 Manually controlled opening 2 Automatic opening 3 Manually controlled closing 4 Automatic closing 5 Ventilation position Moonroof without automatic opening Slide the control rearward to position 1 (see illustration). The moonroof will stop when you release the control or once it is fully open. To open Manually controlled opening Slide the control rearward to its first position. The moonroof will halt when you release the control. If you do not release the control, the moonroof will open to the comfort position. To open the moonroof further, release the control and then once again press it rear- ward. Automatic opening Slide the control rearward to the second position and release it. The moonroof will open to the comfort position. To open the moonroof further, slide the control rearward a second time. 93_US_M08.book Page 131 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM To close WARNING Exercise great care when closing the moonroof to ensure that nothing gets trapped. Manually controlled closing Slide the control forward to its first position. The moonroof will halt when you release the control. Automatic closing 3333 Slide the control forward to its second posi- tion and release it. The moonroof will close fully. The moonroof pinch protection halts closing and opens the moonroof slightly if some- thing obstructs closing. Moonroof without automatic closing 3333 Slide the control forward to position 3 (see illustration). The moonroof will stop when you release the control or once it is fully closed. Ventilation position (rear edge of moon- roof open) (cid:127) To open – press in the control. (cid:127) To close – slide the control forward to the second position. It is also possible to select the ventilation position when the moonroof is open by pressing in the control. The moonroof will then close automatically. Press the control once more to open the moonroof to its ven- tilation position. If you wish to open the moonroof fully from the ventilation position, you must first close it (slide the control forward). You can then slide the control rearward to open the moon- roof. The moonroof incorporates an interior, manual, sliding sun blind. Moonroof without automatic closing 3333 (cid:127) To open – press the control up. (cid:127) To close – slide the control forward to position 3. Interior equipment 131 Comfort opening 3333 Comfort opening is the remote opening of windows and the moonroof. Press and hold the unlocking button on the remote control until the windows and optional moonroof start to open (approx. 2 seconds). During comfort opening of the windows, moonroof (option) and soft top, the range is reduced by approximately half. If the moonroof is in the ventilation position, it will not open. Convertible: For the remote opening of the soft top, refer to page 64. 93_US_M08.book Page 132 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 132 Interior equipment Pinch protection 3333 WARNING Make sure nothing obstructs the moon- roof when it is closed without pinch pro- tection. The moonroof is equipped with pinch pro- tection. This is activated if something gets trapped when the moonroof is being closed. The moonroof will stop and open slightly. Temporary overriding the pinch protec- tion If dirt, ice or similar create so much resis- tance that the pinch protection cuts in (moonroof cannot be closed), the pinch pro- tection can be temporarily disengaged. 1 Make sure the ignition is ON. 2 Press and hold the button on the driver’s door while operating the window in question. 3 Close the moonroof with the button on the roof console. The pinch protection will be operative the next time the moonroof is operated. Button for overriding the moonroof pinch protection Emergency operation of the moonroof In an emergency, such as if there is an elec- trical failure, the moonroof can be operated with a screwdriver. Remove the lens from the roof console. Use a screwdriver to press in the pin in the slot in the center of the motor shaft and turn the screwdriver. Turn clockwise to close the moonroof when in ventilation position. Turn counter-clockwise to close when in open position. 93_US_M08.book Page 133 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment 133 1 Interior lighting always off 2 Interior lighting controlled by the doors 3 Interior lighting on continuously Interior lighting The interior lighting consists of one front and one rear roof light, floor lighting, and cour- tesy lights in the doors (certain variants only). The light switch for the interior lighting is located on the roof console by the rear- view mirror. When the switch is in the mid-position (door-activated), the interior lighting will come on: (cid:127) When the car is unlocked. (cid:127) When a door is opened and the ignition is OFF. (cid:127) When the remote control is removed from the ignition switch. The lighting goes out: (cid:127) When the car is locked. (cid:127) When the ignition is turned on. (cid:127) Approx. 20 seconds after closing all doors. The lights are dimmed out gradually. Rear lighting 1 Reading lights 2 Roof light If a door is left open and the light switch is in position 2 or 3 and the ignition is OFF, the interior lighting will be switched off automat- ically after 20 minutes to save the battery. The glove box lighting is switched on and off automatically when the glove box is opened and closed. 93_US_M08.book Page 134 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 134 Interior equipment Trunk lighting The trunk lighting is switched on and off when the trunk lid is opened and closed. If the trunk lid is left open, the lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat. Sun visor with vanity mirror Sun visor Illuminated vanity mirrors are provided on the sun visors. The lighting comes on when the cover is raised. Cup holder 3333 WARNING (cid:127) The cup holder should not be used to hold cups made of china or glass as these can cause personal injury in the event of a crash. (cid:127) Use only paper mugs, plastic bottles or aluminium cans. (cid:127) Avoid spillage, particularly of hot drinks. NOTE Take care not to spill any liquid on the audio system , the ignition switch or the like when using the cup holders. Soft drinks in particular can cause malfunc- tions. Cup holders are provided in the fascia, in the center console compartment between the front seats and rear seat cushion (Sport- Sedan and SportCombi). The cup holder between the seats can be raised if you wish to use the compartment for storage. 93_US_M08.book Page 135 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment 135 Cup holder in fascia Cup holder in center console compart- ment between front seats 3 Cup holder in rear seat cushion 3, Sport- Sedan and SportCombi 93_US_M08.book Page 136 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment 136 Power Outlet 3333 Storage compartments WARNING WARNING The maximum output of the cigarette lighter socket is 240 W (20 A). The rating of the socket in the compartment between the seats is the same. Overloading can result in melting or even fire. You can use the electrical socket in the stor- age compartment under the armrest between the front seats to charge a mobile phone, for example. There is a recess on each side of the compartment which will accept a lead so that you can close the lid without damaging the charger lead. The glove box must be closed while trav- elling. An open glove box door could cause personal injury in the event of a crash. There are additional storage compartments below the front ashtray and in the doors. Open the glove box with the button on the left of the moulding. Convertible has lockable glove box. Use the traditionally key, see page 54. 93_US_M08.book Page 137 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment 137 Sliding cover in glove box to admit cold air. This allows the storage of chocolate dur- ing hot weather for example. Storage compartment between front seats Storage pocket on front edge of seats 3 Storage pocket on back of seats 3 93_US_M08.book Page 138 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment 138 Trunk Folding down the rear seat, SportSedan Convertible: The rear seat cannot be folded. WARNING (cid:127) Never drive the car if the backrest is not correctly locked into position as this increases the risk of personal injury in the event of heavy braking or a crash. (cid:127) Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car. During sunny weather the temperature in the passenger and trunk can climb to 160–180 °F (70–80 °C). Small children are very susceptible to heat stroke. (cid:127) Keep hands well clear of all moving parts. (cid:127) Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf. There is always a danger of loose objects being thrown forward and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash. See also page 196. (cid:127) When folding the backrest back upright, make sure that it is locked correctly on both sides. This is imperative since the center safety belt is mounted in the backrest. (cid:127) When folding the backrest back upright, make sure that it is locked correctly on both sides. This is imperative since other- wise objects in the trunk could force their way into the cabin during heavy breaking or a crash. (cid:127) Adjust the head restraints for the rear seats to be occupied to a suitable height before riding in the car. Interior equipment 139 93_US_M08.book Page 139 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM For greater flexibility, the rear seat is split so that the narrow and the wide part can be folded down separately. Next to the hinges in the trunk are handles for unlocking the rear seat backrests. The operation is easier if the front seats are not too far back and the rear seat head restraints are fully lowered. 1 Unlock the backrest by pulling the appropriate handle in the trunk. 2 Fold the backrest forward. Note: When returning the backrest to its upright position, make sure that it locks properly in place and that the safety belt does not get caught. If the left-hand backrest is not properly locked in position, the follow- ing message is displayed on the SID (equivalent message displayed for right-hand backrest): Rear left seat backrest unlocked. Trunk Release Handle, see page 141. Emergency opening of the narrow backrest, SportSedan, see page 142. 93_US_M08.book Page 140 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 140 Interior equipment Load-through hatch, SportSedan Convertible: There is no load-through hatch. WARNING (cid:127) Always secure the load firmly, for example using the middle safety belt. This reduces the danger of personal injury result- ing from the displacement of the load on hard braking or in the event of a crash. (cid:127) Do not exceed the load capacity of the car, as this will alter its handling characteristics (see page 286). A load-through hatch is incorporated in the rear seat backrest to enable long, narrow items to be carried inside the car. Before loading or unloading long items, switch off the engine and apply the parking brake. This avoids the danger of the car moving off if a long item were to knock the gear or selector lever into gear. (cid:127) Fold down the armrest and open the hatch by lifting the handle. There is a lock on the rear side of the hatch. Use this to lock or unlock the hatch. To lock: Open the hatch and lock the lock. Close the hatch. The hatch is now locked. To unlock: Fold down the wide section of the backrest and unlock the lock. Alternatively, you can unlock the hatch from the trunk. 93_US_M08.book Page 141 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment 141 WARNING (cid:127) Lay heavy bags on the floor. Place smaller and lighter bags on top. (cid:127) Secure heavy and bulky items using the lashing eyes provided in the trunk. This will avert the danger of luggage flying around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash. (cid:127) Secure small items if the backrest is folded down. Small items can also be thrown around inside the car and cause personal injury. (cid:127) The elastic cargo net 3 is only designed for light objects that are to be kept in place while driving (cid:127) Elastic cargo net 3: WARNING. Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretch. ALWAYS keep face and body out of recoil path. DO NOT use when strap has visible signs of wear or damage. (cid:127) The rear seat must be in the upright position to protect against load dis- placement in the event of a crash. Trunk Release Handle Tie down eyes in the trunk Trunk Release Handle There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from inside. Tie down eyes, SportSedan There are tie down eyes in the trunk that should be used to secure loads. In general, loads should be placed as far forward and as low down as possible in the trunk. NOTE The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk. Improper use of the trunk release could damage it. 93_US_M08.book Page 142 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 142 Interior equipment (cid:127) Do not exceed the load capacity of the car, as this will alter its handling char- acteristics (see page 286). (cid:127) Match your speed and driving style to how the car is loaded. The handling characteristics of the car can be affected since a load in the trunk will alter the car’s center of gravity. Trunk lighting On the underside of the parcel shelf is a light that is switched on and off when the trunk is opened and closed. If the trunk lid is left open, the lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat. Cover over emergency opening lever, on parcel shelf Emergency opening of the narrow backrest, SportSedan The narrow section of the backrest can be opened in an emergency if the car is without electricity (not possible to open trunk lid) and you need to access the trunk for a warn- ing triangle, for example. (cid:127) Remove the cover and depress the yellow lever forward. Tools and spare wheel, see page 260. 93_US_M08.book Page 143 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Folding down the rear seat backrest, SportCombi WARNING (cid:127) Never drive the car if the backrest is not correctly locked into position as this increases the risk of personal injury in the event of heavy braking or a crash. (cid:127) Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car. During sunny weather the temperature in the passenger and trunk can climb to 160–180 °F (70–80 °C). Small children are very susceptible to heat stroke. (cid:127) Keep hands well clear of all moving parts. (cid:127) When folding the backrest back upright, make sure that it is locked correctly on both sides. This is imperative since the center safety belt is mounted in the backrest. (cid:127) Adjust the head restraints for the rear seats to be occupied to a suitable height before riding in the car. For greater flexibility, the rear seat is split so that the narrow and the wide part can be folded down separately. It is easiest to fold down the rear seat backrests if the front seats are slid forward. 1 Unlock the backrest by pulling the appropriate handle forward. An unlocked backrest has a red indicator by the handle. 2 Fold the backrest forward. Interior equipment 143 When returning the backrest to its upright position, make sure that it locks properly in place. The red indicator by the handle must not be visible. Also make sure that the safetybelt does not get caught. If the left-hand backrest is not properly locked in position, the follow- ing message is displayed on the SID (equivalent message displayed for right-hand backrest): Rear left seat backrest unlocked. 93_US_M08.book Page 144 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 144 Interior equipment WARNING (cid:127) Lay heavy bags on the floor. Place smaller and lighter bags on top. (cid:127) Elastic cargo net 3: WARNING. Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretch. ALWAYS keep face and body out of recoil path. DO NOT use when strap has visible signs of wear or damage. (cid:127) Secure heavy and bulky items using the lashing eyes provided in the trunk. This will avert the danger of luggage flying around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash. (cid:127) Secure small items if the backrest is folded down. Small items can also be thrown around inside the car and cause personal injury. (cid:127) Do not exceed the load capacity of the car, as this will alter its handling characteristics (see page 286). Interior equipment 145 93_US_M08.book Page 145 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Load-through hatch, SportCombi WARNING (cid:127) Always secure the load firmly, for example using the middle safety belt. This reduces the danger of personal injury result- ing from the displacement of the load on hard braking or in the event of a crash. (cid:127) Do not exceed the load capacity of the car, as this will alter its handling characteristics (see page 286). A load-through hatch is incorporated in the rear seat backrest to enable long, narrow items to be carried inside the car. Before loading or unloading long items, switch off the engine and apply the parking brake. This avoids the danger of the car moving off if a long item were to knock the gear or selector lever into gear. (cid:127) Fold down the armrest and open the hatch by lifting the handle. 93_US_M08.book Page 146 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 146 Interior equipment Tie down eyes, SportCombi There are tie down eyes in the trunk that should be used to secure loads. In general, loads should be placed as far forward and as low down as possible in the trunk. Driving with the trunk lid open, see page 196. WARNING (cid:127) Put heavy loads as low down and as far forward as possible in the luggage compartment, i.e. against the back of the rear seat. (cid:127) Never stack cargo so high that any part of the cargo lies above the edge of the backrest, if a cargo guard 3 is not being used. (cid:127) Always tie down the cargo so that it cannot be thrown forward during heavy braking or in the event of a crash. (cid:127) Unsecured and heavy cargo can increase the risk of injury during hard braking, sudden avoidance manoeu- vres and in the event of a crash. (cid:127) Use the lashing eyes and suitable anchorage straps 3 for optimum securing of loads. (cid:127) Provide protection on sharp edges to prevent damage to the cargo straps. 93_US_M08.book Page 147 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM (cid:127) If possible, avoid having the rear seat folded down when driving with a heavy load, because the anchoring possibili- ties are restricted when the rear seat is in this position. That the rear seat is in the upright is a basic require- ment for protection against cargo displacement in the event of a crash. (cid:127) Improve safety by fastening the outer safetybelts. Check that the red "indi- cator-flag" next to the opening han- dles is not visible. If the red "indica- tor-flag" is visible the backrest is not locked. (cid:127) Match your speed and driving style to how the car is loaded. The handling characteristics of the car can be affected since a load in the trunk will alter the car’s center of gravity. (cid:127) An object weighing 55 lbs. (25 kg) cor- responds to a weight of 2200 lbs. (1,000 kg) in a front-end collision at 32 mph (50 km/h). (cid:127) Adjust the car’s load (passengers and luggage) so that the gross vehicle weight and the axle weight are not exceeded, see page 286. Interior equipment 147 Cargo net 3333 WARNING (cid:127) Never overload the cargo net 3. If the elastic breaks this may cause per- sonal injury. Do not use a cargo net that shows signs of wear. (cid:127) Never use the elastic floor net 3 and elastic side net 3 when the rear seat is folded down. These nets are only intended to keep light objects tidy, not for the anchoring of loads. (cid:127) Secure the load in the luggage com- partment firmly. Using a cargo net is not considered as load securing. (cid:127) The only purpose of a cargo net is to prevent light objects from being thrown forward into the cabin during heavy breaking. 93_US_M08.book Page 148 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 148 Interior equipment Cargo net, vertical 3333, SportCombi Fit the net behind the rear seat backrest. 1 Remove the rear cover panels in the roof. 2 Fit the net’s upper fasteners into the two rear attachment points in the roof. 3 Secure the net’s hooks in the two anchorage eyes closest to the rear seat. Tension the straps. The cargo net can also be fitted behind the front seats when the whole rear seat is folded. 1 Remove the front cover panels in the roof. 2 Snap the net’s upper fasteners into the two front attachment points in the roof. 3 Lengthen the straps with the enclosed extra straps. Secure the hooks in the two outer eyes furthest back on the front seats’ rails down by the floor. Tension the straps. Attaching the cargo net to the roof Cargo net fitted in front anchorage eye Storing the cargo net Storage When the cargo net is not in use it should be stored in the bag supplied. Position the bag on the floor in the luggage compartment, closest to the backrest and secure it in the front anchorage eyes using the Velcro fas- teners. 93_US_M08.book Page 149 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Cargo net, floor mounted 3333, SportCombi 1 Fold up the floor. Position the edges of the floor in the slots in the side pieces. 2 Fit the bag/carrier on the lower floor and secure the net’s hooks in the folded-up floor. Interior equipment 149 Cargo net, floor mounted, SportCombi 1 Upper bracket. Make sure that the rubber bands are not twisted 2 Lower anchorage point Cargo net, floor mounted, SportCombi with subwoofer 3 1 Upper bracket. Make sure that the rubber bands are not twisted 2 Lower anchorage point 93_US_M08.book Page 150 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM

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