pg. 36 Doors and locks

Door locks


The vehicle is equipped with a central locking system. This means the lock on the driver's door controls the locks on the other doors (including the trunk or tailgate) automatically.


If the driver's door is locked or unlocked from the outside using the key, the other doors will be locked or unlocked automatically.


To lock/unlock the car by using the lock button on the inside of the driver's door, push/pull to lock/unlock all the doors. Check the action of the buttons on the other doors to verify their correct function (lock/unlock). The driver's door can be locked only by using the key when outside the vehicle.


WARNING!
The lock buttons should not be in the down position during driving. In case of an accident, this may hinder rapid access to the occupants of the vehicle. Also see information on "child safety locks" on next page.



To avoid battery drain


The interior light and the warning lights in the rear of the doors come on when a door is opened.
To avoid battery drain when the doors are opened for prolonged periods, these lights can be switched off by pushing in and turning the door light switches slightly clockwise. When the door is closed the switch will return to its normal position.

pg. 37 Child safety locks, Trunk lid (sedan)


Child safety locks


The buttons are located on the rear door jambs.
A The door lock functions normally.
B The door cannot be opened from the inside.
Normal operation from outside.


WARNING!
Remember, in the event of an accident, the rear seat passengers cannot open the doors from the inside with the buttons in position B .


Trunk lid


The trunk lock is incorporated in the central locking system. This means that you can either lock or unlock the trunk by means of driver's door lock.
You can also operate the trunk lock directly with the master key even if the vehicle is centrally locked.



Unlocking        Locking


Withdraw key in vertical position.
The trunk lock can also be disconnected from the central locking system by turning the key counterclockwise as shown below:


Withdraw key in horizontal position.


The trunk is now always locked.
This option can be used if for example, you lend your car to somebody. If you give only the service key to the driver it will not be possible to open the trunk.
To reconnect the lock to the central locking system:
Withdraw key in vertical position

pg. 38 Trunk, Long load storage (sedan)



Trunk light


A Light always off.
B Light is on when trunk lid is opened.


Long load storage


In the panel behind the rear seat is a door which makes it possible to carry long loads such as skis, etc.


WARNING!
Cover sharp edges on load to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure load to help prevent shifting during sudden stops by wrapping seat belt around armrest as shown.



Protective covers (for skis) should also be used to avoid soiling or tearing the upholstery.
Please note that the flap in the rear seat is only intended for light loads such as skis, wood etc.
Max. length of load 6 1/2 ft =2 m.
Max. weight of load 33 lbs = 15 kg.


WARNING!
Always turn engine off and apply parking brake when loading/unloading the vehicle. Place transmission selector in P (PARK) position to help prevent inadvertent movement of selector.

pg. 39 Hood, Engine compartment light



To open the hood


Pull the release handle. It is located under the left side of the dash.


Lift the hood slightly, insert a hand under the center line of the hood and depress the safety catch handle. Open the hood.
Check that the hood locks properly when closed.



The normal opening angle for the hood approximately 55º. By turning the catches on the hinges as illustrated, the hood can be opened to the vertical position. The catches will return to their normal position when the hood is closed.
Take care in low-roof garages!



Engine compartment light


A the light is always off
B the light comes on when the hood is opened




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