The following controls and instrumentation are located on the instrument panel: (see figure 1.6).
1 - block of switches for controlling electric windows of doors (see "Window lifters").
2 - joystick for controlling outside mirrors (see "Rear view mirrors").
3, 12 - side nozzles of the ventilation and heating system of the passenger compartment. The nozzles regulate the direction and intensity of the air flow, see. "Heating (conditioning) and ventilation".
4 - lever of the switch of external lighting and direction indicators. When moving the lever of the switch to position I, the right direction indicators are switched on (fixed position), in position II - left turn signals are turned on (fixed position).
When the lever is moved to position I or II, the indicator lamp 1 or 16 in the instrument cluster lights up with a flashing light, respectively (see figure 1.7). When the steering wheel is returned to the straight-ahead position, the lever is automatically reset to its original position. When changing lanes, to turn on the turn signal, simply press the lever in the direction of position I or II until you feel a noticeable resistance, without fixing the lever, and release it - the turn signals will then flash three times.
To turn on the high beam headlights (the handle of the external lighting switch in the control unit 25, Figure 1.6, must be in the "
") move the switch lever forward. To turn the low beam back on, move the lever backward.
NOTE: When the high beam is switched on, the indicator lamp 4 in the instrument cluster lights up (see figure 1.7).
To signal with the high beam of the headlights, move the switch lever to the steering wheel to the non-fixed position (the handle of the outdoor light switch in the control unit 25, Figure 1.6, must be in the "
"). The high beam will only be on while the lever is held.
NOTES:
When the high beam is switched on, the indicator lamp 4 lights up in the instrument cluster (see figure 1.7).
If the ignition switch (lock) is in position 0 or I, and the outside lighting is on, when the driver's door is opened, a sound signal (buzzer) will sound, reminding you to turn off the lighting.
The lever of the switch for external lighting and direction indicators can be equipped with (not on all trim levels) controls A, B, C of the on-board computer (see "On-board computer").
5 - instrument cluster see. "Instrument cluster").
6 - steering wheel. When you press the central pad of the steering wheel hub, the sound signal is turned on. The driver's airbag is mounted in the steering wheel hub.
In the left spoke of the steering wheel (not available on all vehicle trim levels) the cruise control switch block is located. To turn on the cruise control mode, press the bottom of the B button - the indicator lamp 9 will light up in the instrument cluster (see figure 1.7). Gain the required speed and turn the control knob B in any direction. The current speed of the car will be saved in the car's memory and will be maintained, and the control lamp 9 will continue to light in the instrument cluster.
To increase the speed in cruise control mode, turn and hold the control knob B in the direction of the inscription "RES/+", in this case the speed will increase continuously or in small increments. You can also increase the speed with the accelerator pedal and fix the selected value by turning the control knob once in the direction of "RES/+". To reduce the speed, turn and hold the control knob B in the direction of the inscription "RES/-", then the speed will increase continuously or in small increments.
To deactivate cruise control, press the top edge of switch B. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster will go out.
NOTE: Cruise control will automatically disengage under the following conditions:
- reducing the vehicle speed to less than 30 km/h;
- pressing the brake pedal;
- pressing the clutch pedal;
- moving the automatic transmission selector lever to the "N" position;
- activation of traction control or dynamic stabilization systems.
To resume movement at the set speed, turn the switch handle B in the direction of "RES/+", this will achieve the speed stored in the memory. To delete the stored speed value from the memory, press the switch button A.
NOTE: The stored speed setting is automatically cleared when the ignition is turned off.
The audio system control unit is installed in the right spoke of the steering wheel.
7 - the windshield wiper and washer switch lever for the windshield and tailgate window turns on the electrical circuits when the ignition is on and can occupy the following positions:
- 1 - windshield wiper off;
- 2 - the wiper blades will complete one cycle;
- 3 - intermittent wiper mode is enabled. To adjust the delay time between cycles (if this option is set) turn handle A in the required direction;
- 4 - the first (low) windshield wiper speed is on;
- 5 - the second (high) windshield wiper speed is on.
When moving the lever towards the steering wheel (non-fixed position) the windshield wiper and washer are turned on. When the lever is held in this position, the windshield wiper and washer operate for the entire time the lever is held.
WARNINGS:
Do not operate the windshield washer for more than 10 seconds or when there is no fluid in the washer reservoir, as this will cause the washer pump to fail.
Do not operate the windshield wiper when the glass is dry, as this will cause scratches on the glass and premature wear of the wiper blades.
When moving the lever away from the steering wheel (non-fixed position) the rear door glass wiper and washer are turned on (on a hatchback car). When the lever is held in this position, the rear window wiper and washer operate for the entire time the lever is held.
By turning the handle B clockwise around the axis, the rear window wiper is switched on in continuous mode; by turning it counterclockwise, it is switched on in intermittent mode.
8, 10 - central nozzles of the ventilation and heating system of the passenger compartment. The nozzles regulate the direction of the air flow, see. "Heating (conditioning) and ventilation".
9 - audio system.
11 - Upper storage compartment (see "Interior storage compartments and ashtray").
13 - Front passenger door electric window control switch (see "Window lifters").
14 - lower storage compartment (see "Interior storage compartments and ashtray").
15 - block of switches for controlling the central lock, disabling the front passenger airbag and the hazard warning light switch.
When you press the right edge of switch A, all door locks are locked...
...and when you press on the left edge, they are unlocked.
When you press the switch button B, all the direction indicators and the corresponding control lamps installed in the instrument cluster flash, and the key backlight turns on. Pressing the button again turns off the alarm.
When you press the left edge of the switch key B (if the switch is set) the front passenger airbag is switched off and switched on when the right edge is pressed (see "Using child seats").
16 - Heating system control unit (air conditioning) and ventilation, see. "Heating (conditioning) and ventilation".
17 - gearbox control lever (see "Gearbox control").
18 - cigarette lighter. To use the cigarette lighter, press the button on its movable part (the key in the ignition switch is in position I).
After heating the coil for 10-20 seconds, the moving part will automatically return to its original position with a click and the cigarette lighter can be removed for use.
WARNINGS: The cigarette lighter can be turned on again no earlier than after 20 seconds. Do not hold the cigarette lighter in the pressed position. Do not use the cigarette lighter socket to connect powerful electrical devices (electric coffee maker or other appliance) - this may damage the vehicle's electrical equipment. If the movable part of the cigarette lighter does not return to its original position within 30 seconds after switching on, remove the cigarette lighter from the socket to prevent the spiral from burning out.
19 - parking brake lever.
To brake the car with the parking brake, lift the lever all the way up - the red indicator lamp 8 will light up in the instrument cluster (see figure 1.7).
To release the brakes, pull the lever up a little, press the button at the end of the lever handle...
...and lower the lever all the way down - the indicator light should go out.
20 - accelerator pedal.
21 - brake pedal.
NOTE: Figure 1.6 shows the controls of a car with an automatic transmission, which has only two pedals - accelerator and brake. On a car with a manual transmission, the clutch pedal is located to the left of the brake pedal.
22 - ignition switch (lock). Combined with the anti-theft device and the immobilizer receiving antenna, located on the right side of the steering column. The key in the lock can occupy one of four positions:
NOTE: There are no key position markings on the ignition switch (lock) housing. The key position markings shown below are conditional.
- 0 (blocking) - ignition off, with the key removed, the anti-theft device is on. To ensure that the steering shaft is locked, turn the steering wheel to the right or left until it clicks. To turn off the anti-theft device, insert the key into the ignition switch and, turning the steering wheel slightly to the right and left, turn to position I;
WARNING: Do not switch off the ignition or remove the key while driving: the steering will be locked and the vehicle will become uncontrollable.
- I (additional equipment) - ignition off, key cannot be removed, steering is unlocked. Power circuits for horn, exterior lighting, high beam headlights, radio equipment, cigarette lighter, etc. are on.;
- II (on) - ignition on, key cannot be removed, steering is unlocked. Ignition, instruments and all electrical circuits are on;
- III (starter) - ignition and starter are on, the key cannot be removed, the steering is unlocked. This position of the key is not fixed, when released, the key returns to position II under the force of the spring.
23 - steering column position lock lever (see "Adjusting the position of the steering wheel").
24 - hood lock drive handle (see "Hood").
25 - control unit for external lighting and headlight corrector.
By turning the handle of the exterior lighting switch A, the parking lights, low beam or high beam are switched on.
The handle can be moved to the following positions:
In the center of the switch handle A are the control buttons for the fog lights and rear fog lights. Pressing the lower button turns on the light in the rear fog lights. Pressing the button again turns off the fog lights. Pressing the upper button turns on and off the fog lights.
By turning the knob of the regulator B, depending on the vehicle load, the angle of the headlight beam is changed in such a way as to prevent blinding oncoming drivers. Combining the number on the knob of the regulator and the mark on the unit body ensures the appropriate adjustment of the headlight position for the following vehicle load options:
- 0 - one driver or driver and front seat passenger;
- 1 - all seats are occupied;
- 2 - all seats are occupied and cargo is in the trunk;
- 3 - one driver and cargo in the trunk.
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