DRIVER’S COMPARTMENT -
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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1. Head lamp beam level control
This sliding switch controls the level of the
headlamp beams. Position '0' is highest setting
with positions '1' and '2' progressively lowering
the headlamp beam as required depending on
how the vehicle is loaded.
The following settings should be followed as a
general guide.
0 Driver and one or two passengers
1 Driver and up to five passengers
2 Fully laden with passengers, and luggage
in the boot
2. Hazard warning lights switch
Use this switch when you have to stop or park
under emergency conditions. All the direction
indicators will flash. A red triangle symbol on
the switch, and the direction indicator warning
lights in the instrument cluster will flash in time
with the direction indicators.
Press the switch again to turn off the hazard
warning lights.
3. Rear fog lights
When the headlights or optional front fog lights
are switched on, pushing the switch will
illuminate the rear fog lights; a further push on
the switch will extinguish the rear fog lights. The
switch will glow amber while the rear fog lights
are on. The rear fog lights will be extinguished
when the headlights are turned off, unless the
optional front fog lights are in use at the time.
Note: Fog lamps should only be used when
visibility is seriously reduced, and in accordance
with local legislation.
4. Front fog lights (where fitted)
With the side lights switched on, pushing this
switch on or off will control the illumination of
the front fog lamps. The switch will glow green
while the fog lights are on.
5. Driver's compartment illumination
Pushing this switch on or off will control the
illumination of the overhead driver’s
compartment lights and under the right hand
side of the fascia (where fitted). These lights also
come on when either front door is opened. On
some models these lights remain on for a short
time after the doors are closed or until the
ignition switch is turned on.
Electronic control to reduce electrical system
demand gives the following feature:
Should a door be left open any interior lights
illuminated will be extinguished after 5 minutes.
If any Driver’s compartment illumination is
switched on, after 30 minutes the relevant lights
will be automatically extinguished. The lights
can be turned on again by operating the switch
off then on again.
6. Passenger compartment illumination
When the rear doors are closed, pushing this
switch on or off will control the illumination of
the passenger's compartment overhead lights
irrespective of the position of the light switch in
the passenger compartment.
To prolong bulb life, interior lights automatically
extinguish if left on for more than five minutes
with a door open, the driver’s switch will overide
this feature.
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