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							Windows
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Operating the windows
The electric windows can be operated when the 
ignition switch is at position II and for up to 45 
seconds after the ignition switch is turned off 
(provided neither front door is opened in the 
meantime).
Press and hold the bottom half of a switch to 
lower and the upper half to raise. The window 
will stop moving when the switch is released.
NOTE: ENSURE that all adult passengers are 
familiar with the controls and the potential 
dangers of electrically operated windows.
Rear window isolation switch
Press switch 5 as indicated to isolate the rear 
window switches. Press the other end of the 
switch to restore independent control.
‘One touch’ down (Driver’s door only)
By pressing (and then releasing) the bottom 
half of switch 1 (AUTO) to the second detent 
position, the window will open fully at a single 
touch. Window movement can be stopped at 
any time by briefly pressing the upper half of 
the switch.Front door - passenger’s window switch
The front seat passenger can also 
independently control the raising and lowering 
of their window by using the switch on the 
passenger door. Press and hold the bottom half 
of the switch to lower and the upper half to 
raise. The window will stop moving when the 
switch is released.
Rear door - passenger’s window switch
Rear seat passengers can control the raising 
and lowering of their window by using the 
switch on either of the rear doors. (Provided 
that the rear windows have not been isolated by 
the driver).
Press and hold the bottom half of a switch to 
lower and the upper half to raise. The window 
will stop moving when the switch is released.
NOTE: ENSURE that all adult passengers are 
familiar with the controls and the potential 
dangers of electrically operated windows.
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3 DOOR VEHICLES
The switches on centre console operate the 
windows as follows:
Operating the windows
The electric windows can be operated when the 
ignition switch is at position II and for up to 45 
seconds after the ignition switch is turned off 
(provided neither door is opened in the 
meantime).
Press and hold the bottom half of a switch to 
lower and the upper half to raise. The window 
will stop moving when the switch is released.
NOTE: ENSURE that all adult passengers are 
familiar with the controls and the potential 
dangers of electrically operated windows.‘One touch’ down (Driver’s door only)
By briefly pressing (and then releasing) the 
bottom half of the driver’s window switch, the 
window will open fully at a single touch. 
Window movement can be stopped at any time 
by briefly pressing the upper half of the switch.
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ELECTRIC TAILDOOR GLASS
WARNING
Long loads should be carried on the roof rack. 
If it is necessary to carry a load that protrudes 
through the taildoor window, the weight of the 
load must NOT rest on the glass of a partially 
open window. Damage to the glass or window 
mechanism may occur (see also 
‘Accommodating long loads’, page 47). 
NOTE: The taildoor glass can be lowered from 
outside the vehicle, to enable easy access to the 
loadspace area when it is impossible or 
inconvenient to open the taildoor.
Raising and lowering
From inside the vehicle:
With the ignition switch in position II, press 
and hold the bottom half of the switch to lower 
the glass, movement will stop when the switch 
is released.Press the upper half of the switch to raise the 
glass. If the switch is released before the glass 
is fully raised, it will automatically lower again.
NOTE: On 3-door models, the taildoor glass 
cannot be raised if the soft-back is 
raised/removed or if the hard-back is removed.
One touch down: 
By briefly pressing (and then releasing) the 
bottom half of the switch, the taildoor glass will 
open fully at a single touch.
From outside the vehicle:
Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the 
remote handset (hold for 2 seconds) - the 
taildoor glass will fully lower.
To raise the glass, insert the ignition key into 
the switch mounted in the taildoor handle and 
turn clockwise. If the switch is released before 
the glass is fully raised, it will automatically 
lower again.
NOTE: If the vehicle is locked when the glass is 
lowered using the handset, the drivers door 
will unlock and the security features will be 
disarmed.
Remember to relock the vehicle (if required).
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Battery disconnection
If the battery has been disconnected, the 
taildoor glass will need to be recalibrated. If the 
alarm was armed when the battery was 
disconnected (or discharged), disarm the 
alarm after reconnection - the glass will fully 
lower. This will happen automatically if the 
alarm was in a disarmed state when the battery 
was disconnected.
After battery reconnection, fully raise the glass 
- the taildoor glass is now recalibrated (if the 
glass is not fully raised, an error beep will 
sound).REAR VENTILATOR WINDOWS 
(3-door models)
To open, pull the catch forwards and push 
outwards until the window click into position.
To close, pull the centre of the catch inwards, 
then push rearwards until the catch is felt to 
clip into the locked position.
NOTE: Ensure that children are kept clear while 
operating the windows.
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							Sunroof
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S unroo fELECTRIC SUNROOF
The sunroof can be operated when the ignition 
switch is turned to position II and for up to 45 
seconds after the ignition switch is turned off 
(provided neither front door is opened in the 
meantime).
The roof opens in two separate phases as 
follows:
•To tilt the roof: Press the bottom half of the 
switch - the rear edge of the roof rises to the 
tilted position.
•To open the roof: With the sunroof fully 
tilted, press the bottom half of the switch - 
the roof remains tilted and slides towards 
the rear until fully open or the switch is 
released.
NOTE: Do not operate the sunroof when it is 
obstructed, or covered in ice or snow - damage 
could be caused.To close the roof: press the upper half of the 
switch - the sunroof will first close to the tilted 
position, then it will return the tilted roof to the 
closed position. The sunroof can be stopped (at 
any position) by releasing the switch.
WARNING
Accidental closure of a sunroof on fingers, 
hands or any vulnerable part of the body, can 
result in serious personal injury. Always 
observe the following precautions:
ENSURE that children are kept clear and that 
the sunroof is not obstructed when opening or 
closing.
DO NOT allow passengers to extend any part 
of their bodies through the sunroof aperture 
while the vehicle is moving - injury from 
flying debris, branches of trees or other 
obstructions could occur.
Do not open the sunroof if the load on the roof 
rack will impede its operation.
ALWAYS close the roof when the vehicle is 
unattended.
NOTE: Ensure that all adult passengers are 
familiar with the controls and the potential 
dangers of operating an electrically operated 
sunroof.
Driving with the sunroof open
If, when driving with the sunroof open, 
unwanted drafts are experienced, open the 
front facia air vents, and increase the blower 
speed if necessary. 
NOTE: Operating the air conditioning with the 
sunroof open is NOT recommended.
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Sunroof blind
Pull the sunroof blind across the sunroof 
aperture to open and close.
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							Roof Panels
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R oof Pa nelsROOF PANELS
Twin glass panels are set into the roof. Either, 
or both panels, can be tilted open or removed 
completely.
Tilting a panel (see left inset)
1.Pull the handle forward to unlock.
2.Push the handle up.
3.Push the handle to the rear until it clicks 
into the lock position.
To close the panel, reverse the above 
procedure.
Removing a panel
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to remove the roof panels 
whilst the vehicle is moving.
Half tilt the panel (as in 1 and 2 above), then 
press the red catch to detach the handle 
linkage. From outside the vehicle, raise the rear 
of the panel until the two front hinges 
disengage and lift the panel off.Note: Handle glass with care, avoid damage to 
the surfaces, especially along the edges.
WARNING
DO NOT allow passengers to extend any part 
of their bodies through roof apertures whilst 
the vehicle is in motion. Injuries from flying 
debris, branches of trees or other 
obstructions could occur.
Storing the panels
After removal, always protect the panels by 
placing them in the stowage case attached to 
the rear seats as shown above.
WARNING
DO NOT drive with the roof panels loose in the 
vehicle, they may become dangerous 
projectiles in the event of an accident or 
emergency manoeuvre.
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Refitting a panel
NOTE: The left and right roof panels are NOT 
interchangeable. To ensure accurate refitting, 
the rounded corner of each panel should be 
positioned at the front outside corner.
To refit the panels -
1.From above, feed the hinges through the 
slots in the wind deflector, and into the 
slots in the front edge of the roof aperture 
(as shown above).
2.Lower the roof panel whilst ensuring that 
the handle linkage is the correct way up, 
and push the handle rearwards (as if 
locking).
3.The handle should now be engaged - 
ensure that the red button is fully 
retracted, then open the roof to the tilt 
position to check.
NOTE: ALWAYS close and secure the roof when 
leaving the vehicle unattended.Removing the ‘T-bar’
With both panels removed the T-bar can also 
be removed.
•Press the RED catches rearwards (as 
arrowed in the top inset above), then pull the 
bar upwards and then forwards to remove.
•After removal place the T-bar into the 
pocket provided in the stowage case 
attached to the rear seats.
WARNING
DO NOT drive with the ‘T-bar’ loose in the 
vehicle, it may become dangerous projectiles 
In the event of an accident or emergency 
manoeuvre.
When replacing, ensure that the T-bar is 
secured at the rear, then press downward to 
engage the front (RED) locking catches.
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							Heating & Ventilation
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H eating & Ve ntilationVENTILATION
The ventilation system provides fresh or heated 
air to the interior of the vehicle from the air 
intake grille in front of the windscreen. 
NOTE: Always keep the air intake grille clear of 
obstructions such as leaves, snow or ice.
Air outlets are provided to the windscreen, face 
and feet - the location of the vents is shown in 
the illustration above. The temperature of the 
air is controlled by the heater.
Information concerning the operation of the 
heating and ventilation system, as well as the 
air conditioning, appears on the pages that 
follow.Particle filter
Particle filters help to keep the vehicle interior 
free from pollen and dust. To remain fully 
effective, the filter should be replaced at least 
every 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km), 
at the time of a main service.
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HEATER CONTROLS
1 & 9. Heated front seats*
With the ignition switch turned on and the 
engine running, press the switches to operate 
the heating elements in either the drivers or 
front passenger seat (the indicator light in the 
switch illuminates). Press a second time to 
switch off.
NOTE: The seat heaters will switch off 
automatically 45 seconds after the ignition 
switch is turned off, or either front door is 
opened.
The seat heaters are thermostatically controlled 
and operate intermittently to achieve and then 
maintain a predetermined temperature 
between79
oF and 97oF (26oC and 36oC).
NOTE: Owners should be aware that the seat 
heaters consume considerable power from the 
battery and for this reason, it is recommended 
that they are operated only with the engine 
running.2. Heated rear window
Press to operate; press a second time to switch 
off. The indicator light in the switch illuminates 
whenever the heater is on and extinguishes 
when the heater is turned off.
NOTE: The heated rear window will operate only 
with the taildoor fully closed and when the 
engine is running and will switch off 
automatically after approximately 15 minutes.
WARNING
DO NOT stick labels over the heating 
elements, and DO NOT scrape or use abrasive 
materials to clean the inside of the window.
3. Heated windshield
Press to operate; press a second time to switch 
off. The indicator light in the switch illuminates 
whenever the heater is on and extinguishes 
when the heater is turned off.
NOTE: The front screen heater will operate only 
when the engine is running and will switch off 
automatically after approximately 10 minutes.
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