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Headlamp high, and low beams
Pull the lever fully towards the steering wheel to 
change headlamp beams (BLUE warning light 
glows when the headlamps are on high beam).
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever part way 
towards the steering wheel and release.
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FOG LAMPS
WARNING
Fog lamps should ONLY be used when 
visibility is severely restricted - other road 
users could be dazzled in clear conditions.
Front fog lamps
Press to operate, press a second 
time to switch off (the green 
indicator light in the switch 
illuminates when the fog lamps are switched 
on). 
The front fog lamps operate ONLY when the 
ignition switch is at position II and the side or 
headlamps are also switched on. The front fog 
lamps extinguish automatically when the side 
lamps or the ignition switch is turned off, but 
will automatically be reselected when the 
ignition switch is turned back on.
DO remember to switch off as soon as visibility 
is clear.Rear fog guard lamps
Press to operate, press a second 
time to switch off (the red indicator 
light in the switch illuminates when 
the fog guard lamps are switched on). 
The rear fog guard lamps operate ONLY when 
the ignition switch is turned to position II and 
the headlamps are switched on. Switching off 
the headlamps, or turning the ignition switch to 
position 0, will automatically extinguish the 
rear fog guard lamps.
DO remember to switch off as soon as visibility 
is clear.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
Press to operate; all the direction 
indicator lights (including those 
fitted to a trailer) will flash 
together. Use ONLY in an emergency to warn 
other road users when your stationary vehicle 
is causing an obstruction, or is in a hazardous 
situation. Remember to switch off before 
moving away.
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Wipers & WashersOPERATING
The wipers and washers will only operate when 
the ignition switch is turned to position I or 
II.
NOTE: If the wiper blades have stuck to the 
glass, a thermal cut-out may temporarily 
prevent the wiper motor from operating. If this 
is the case, switch the wipers off, free them 
from the obstruction and then switch on again.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Intermittent wipe
Turn switch to position 1.
Normal speed wipe
Turn switch to position 2.
Fast speed wipe
Turn switch to position 3.
NOTE: If the Windshield wipers are operating 
(in either intermittent or continuous mode), the 
rear wiper operates automatically whenever 
reverse gear is selected. 
IMPORTANT
•DO NOT operate the wipers on a dry 
screen.
•In freezing or very hot conditions, 
ensure that the blades are not frozen or 
stuck to the glass.
•In winter, remove any snow or ice from 
around the arms and blades, including 
the wiped area of the windshield and 
the heater air intakes.
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Single wipe
Pull the lever down and release immediately.
NOTE: With the lever held down, the wipers will 
operate at high speed until the lever is released.
Variable delay (intermittent wipe)
Rotate the inner switch to vary the delay 
between wipes.WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Pull the lever toward the steering wheel. The 
windshield wipers will operate in conjunction 
with the washers for as long as the lever is held 
in this position, the wipers continuing for a 
further 3 to 4 wipes after the lever is released.
WARNING
If you operate your vehicle in temperatures 
below 40 oF (4 oC), use washer fluid with 
anti-freeze protection. Failure to do so, could 
result in impaired windshield vision, possibly 
causing a vehicle collision.
NOTE: State or local regulations may restrict 
the use of Volatile Organic Compounds 
(VOC’s), which are commonly used as 
anti-freeze agents in washer fluid. A washer 
fluid with limited VOC content should be used 
only if it provides adequate freeze resistance for 
all regions and climates in which the vehicle will 
operate.
For more information on Wipers and Washers 
see, ‘WINDSHIELD WASHERS’, page 198 and 
‘Washer jets’, page 198.
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REAR SCREEN WIPER AND WASHER
Rear window wash/wipe
Press and hold the switch for the 
required duration of screen 
washing. The wiper operates 
automatically during washing and continues for 
a further 4 wipes (approx.) after the switch is 
released.Rear screen wiper
Press to operate: after 
continuously wiping 3 or 4 times, 
the wiper operates intermittently 
(approx. once every 6 seconds) until switched 
off.
NOTE: When reverse gear is selected, the rear 
wiper will operate continuously in tandem with 
the front wipers.
NOTE: Opening the taildoor, or lowering the 
rear screen, will switch the rear wiper off.
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							Horn
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HornHORN
To operate, press either of the horn switches 
set into the steering wheel pad.
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							Mirrors
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MirrorsEXTERIOR MIRRORS
NOTE: The mirror glass is convex, providing a 
wider field of vision. As a result, objects 
reflected in the mirror are closer than they 
appear.
Adjustment
1.Turn the control to the ‘L’ or ‘R’ position 
to select either the left or right hand 
mirror.
2.With the ignition switch turned to position 
II, push the control in the appropriate 
direction to tilt the mirror glass 
up/down/left or right.
3.When adjustment is complete, return the 
control to the OFF position (midway 
between L and ‘R).
Heating elements
The exterior mirrors have integral heating 
elements for dispersing ice and mist, which 
operate automatically whenever the ignition 
switch is in position II.Folding the mirror body
The body of each door mirror is designed to 
fold forwards or rearwards on impact. They can 
also be folded back manually towards the side 
windows into a park position, to enable the 
vehicle to negotiate narrow openings.
Manual operation: On some vehicles this 
operation can be carried out manually, by 
physically pushing the mirror bodies back 
towards the side windows, and then pulling 
them back into the normal (extended) 
positions. 
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Electric operation:*
On some vehicles, mirror folding can be carried 
out electrically, as follows:
1.Ensure the mirror control is turned to the 
centre position.
2.Push the control down once to fold the 
mirrors back towards the side windows.
3.Before driving, push the control down a 
second time to return the mirrors to their 
normal driving position.
NOTE: After several consecutive operations of 
the control, the mirror motor will cut-out. This 
is not a fault and occurs automatically to 
prevent the motor from overheating.If a mirror is accidentally knocked out of 
position, an additional operation will 
re-synchronise it.
1.Manually fold the mirror to its normal 
driving position.
2.Ensure the mirror control is turned to the 
centre position.
3.Push the mirror control down to operate 
the mirrors, repeat this a further three 
times until both mirrors move back to the 
normal driving position
NOTE: An audible click may be heard as the 
mirror locks back on to the motor.
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INTERIOR MIRROR
The interior mirror can be dipped to reduce 
glare from following vehicles. In the event of 
excessive glare, move the lever at the base of 
the mirror forward to dip the mirror. Normal 
visibility is restored by pulling the lever back to 
its original position.
NOTE: In some circumstances, the view 
reflected in a ‘dipped’ mirror can confuse the 
driver as to the precise position of following 
vehicles. Remember to take additional care!
VANITY MIRROR*
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the 
passengers sun visor. On some models, the 
vanity mirror is illuminated; lift the mirror cover 
to illuminate.
NOTE: Always close the cover, or on vanity 
mirrors not fitted with a cover, always return 
the visor to its stowed position when not in use, 
to avoid possible scorching of the seats by the 
sun reflected in the mirror. H5059
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							Windows
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Windo wsELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROLS
WARNING
Accidental closing of an electrically operated 
window on fingers, hands or any vulnerable 
part of the body, can result in serious injury. 
Always observe the following precautions:
ISOLATE the rear window switches when 
carrying children or animals. 
ENSURE that children and animals are kept 
clear whilst raising or lowering windows.
ENSURE that all adult passengers are familiar 
with the controls and the potential dangers of 
electrically operated windows.
DO NOT allow passengers to extend any part 
of their bodies through a window aperture 
while the vehicle is moving - injury from 
flying debris, branches of trees, or other 
obstructions could occur.
Never leave children alone in the vehicle.
Avoid leaving animals unattended in the 
vehicle. If they must be left ensure that there 
is sufficient ventilation and drinking water 
available.
It is recommended that the ignition key be 
removed when leaving the vehicle.5 DOOR VEHICLES
The switches on the driver’s door console 
operate the windows as follows:
1.Left hand front window.
2.Right hand front window.
3.Left hand rear window.
4.Right hand rear window
5.Isolation switch for rear door window 
switches.
NOTE: Electric rear windows can also be 
operated by the individual switches mounted on 
each rear door, provided that the isolation 
switch has not been activated.
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