Chevrolet Sail Petrol Owner's Manual

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Dear Customer, Welcome to the Chevrolet family. We wish to thank you for choosing Chevrolet car. It is our constant endeavor to provide you with products that offer excellent performance through out their ownership period. Which is why, in addition ...

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2 Foreword Your vehicle is a designed combination of advanced technology, safety, envir- onmental friendliness and economy. This Owner's Manual provides you with all the necessary information to enable you to drive your vehicle safely a...

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3Foreword not apply to your vehicle. Contact your CHEVROLET retailer for information on options and trims availability. Non-General Motors India Pvt. Ltd. genuine parts and accessories have not been examined or approved by General Motors Ind...

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INTRODUCTION Unlock Vehicle Use your key to unlock the vehicle from the driver door. Use the same key to unlock the rear compartment. Driver door lock - Turn key clockwise to unlock and counter clockwise to lock the driver door. Passenger ...

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Lift the control lever, adjust the seatback to an appropriate position, and then release the control lever. Do not lean against the seatback when making adjustments. Seatback When adjusting the head restraint upwards, pull it up to t...

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0 1 2 3 HEX0007 The interior rear view mirror can be adjusted manually. Your vehicle has interior rear view mirror with day and night adjustment mode to prevent dazzling. Interior Rear View Mirror Select the corresponding exterio...

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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW HEX0008 4 3 6 8 9 10 11 12 14 2 5 7 13 1 15 19 17 16 18 17 5 20 21 8 Introduction ...

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1. Driver side airbag* 2. Front passenger side airbag* 3. Instrument cluster 4. Center air vents 5. Side air vent 6. Audio system* 7. Climate control system 8. Hazard warning flashers switch 9. Glove box 10. Cigarette lighter*/Accessory power ...

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Headlight flash= Pull the control lever High beam = Push the control lever Low beam = Pull the control lever back from high beam position Lever up = Left indicator Lever down = Right indicator Press the switch to turn on or turn off the haza...

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H I LO IN T OFF OFF : System off INT : Intermittent operation LO : Wiping continuously at low speed HI : Wiping continuously at high speed Pull the control lever towards you, as shown in the picture to wash the windshield. HEX0017-1 HORN...

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TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission Rear Window Defrost Function* STARTING THE VEHICLE Checking Before Starting Off — Tire pressure and conditions. — Engine oil level and other oil/fluid levels. — All the windows, rear view mirrors, exterior li...

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PARKING — Do not park the vehicle on an easily flammable surface. The high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface. — Always apply parking brake without pressing release button. Apply as firmly as possible on...

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15Keys, Doors and Windows KEYS, DOORS AND WINDOWS KEYS Keys ............................................... 15 Remote Keyless Entry*....................16 Transmitter ..................................17 Battery Replacement ...................17 Do...

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Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the ...

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Each transmitter must be programmed to prevent the vehicle from unlocking with other transmitters. Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and program...

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18 Keys, Doors and Windows To ensure proper operation of the transmitter, do the following instructions: — Prevent the transmitter dropping. — Do not put any heavy objects on the transmitter. — Prevent the transmitter from the water...

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To lock the door from inside, press the door lock knob. To unlock the door from inside, pull out the door lock knob. Note The driver's door lock cannot be pressed when the driver's door is open. This prevents the door from being ...

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To activate a child safety lock: 1. Open the rear door you want to lock. 2. Find the child safety lock lever near the centre position on the door. 3. Slide the lever to LOCK position. HEX0025 UNLOCK LOCK Note Each rear door has its individual lock. ...

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Insert the key and turn it clockwise to unlock the trunk. Lift the trunk. The trunk will be automatically locked when the trunk is pushed down and closed. Be sure that no-one's hands or any part of the body are within the closing area ...

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2. Reach under the front edge of the hood and lift the hood release handle. 3. Release the hood support rod from the fixing clip. Turn the hood support rod down and insert its free end firmly into the recess on the fender. Hood ...

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The exterior rear view mirrors can be adjusted by using the mirror switch that is located on the instrument panel to the right side of the steering wheel. The ignition switch must be at ACC or ON position for this feature to work. 1. Choos...

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WINDOWS If the vehicle is equipped with power windows for four doors, the power window switches are located on the center console between the front seats, from left to right in following sequence: - Left front window switch - Left re...

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Warning Do not operate the power window switch with no purpose. Warning Take care when operating the power windows. Risk of injury, particularly to children. If there are children on the rear seat, switch on the power window lockout button ...

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26 Keys, Doors and Windows HEX0033 Power Window Lockout Button* The power window lockout button can lock out the rear window switches. The rear windows can only be operated by the front switches after this button is locked. Caution Children...

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Warning Do not place the sun visor in such a manner that it obscures visibility of the roadway, traffic or other objects. SUN VISORS HEX0034 Your vehicle is equipped with sun visors to protect the driver and passengers from dazzling. Th...

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29Seats and Restraints SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Head Restraints .............................. 29 Head Restraint Position.............. 29 Front Seat Head Restraints......... 29 Front Seats ..................................... 30 Seat Position ..........

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30 Seats and Restraints Seat Position FRONT SEATS Warning Seats must be properly adjusted before driving. HEX0036 — It is advised to sit right back on the seat. Adjust the distance between the seat and the pedals properly so that your l...

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31Seats and Restraints Seatback HEX0003-1 Lift the lever, adjust the seatback to an appropriate position, then release the lever. After the adjustment, lean back against the backrest to make sure that the seatback has been locked in...

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REAR SEAT 32 Seats and Restraints SAFETY BELT HEX0038 Warning Fasten your safety belt each time before driving. In case of an accident, passengers not wearing safety belts may be injured. The safety belt is designed to be used by one...

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Warning Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can't do their job when the seatback is excessively reclined. In order to gain t...

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Three-Point Seat Belt Pull the seat belt out of the retractor, guide it across the body without any twists, and then buckle the belt. During driving, the lap belt can be tightened by pulling the shoulder section with force...

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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy HEX0042 Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should ...

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Caution Child safety restraints are available in a wide range of sizes and configu- rations. Due to the shape and dimensions of your vehicle's interior and seats, not all child safety restraints will fit in your vehicle. It is your...

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Securing a Child Restraint To secure a child restraint: 1. Locate the anchors where the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. The location of each lower anchor is identified by a circular mark on the lower edge of the rear seatback. H...

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Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflat...

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Important Note Remember that rear-facing child seats must be installed on rear seats. Children should use rear-facing safety seats. Do not install these on front seats. If installed on front seats, deployment of the airbag may cause severe...

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wheel, pedals and other controls. — Set the seatback angled slightly back but do not lean your body forward. Slightly recline the seatback and lean your back against the seatback when sitting. Do not lean or otherwise move c...

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The airbag is not necessarily triggered each time a collision occurs. The airbag system may not be triggered in the following accidents. — Minor accidents when the safety belts can provide sufficient prote- ction; — Rear impacts...

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Warning The best protection can be provided only when the seat is in a proper position. No obstacles are allowed within the inflation area of airbag. Wear the seat belt correctly so that the air bag can provide protection. Front Airbag Sys...

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Ÿ If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform. Ÿ If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole), the airbags cou...

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44 Seats and Restraints Warning When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the ve...

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STORAGE STORAGE COMPARTMENT Storage Compartment on Instrument Panel Storage Compartment .................... 45 Storage Compartment on Instrument Panel ....................... 45 Glove Box ................................. 45 Seatback Pockets* ....

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Seatback Pockets* CUP HOLDERS The seatback pockets are located on the backrest of the two front seats. 46 Storage The front cup holders are located in the storage recesses on the inner panels of the front doors. The rear cup holders are located in...

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SEATBACK HOOKS HEX0027-1 There is a hook at the joint of the backrest and head restraint for each front seat. The hooks can be used to hold shopping bags or other objects as desired. 47Storage ROOF PANELING Assist Grip Your ve...

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48 Storage Warning Do not place lighters, propane bottles or other flammable/explosive materi- als in the vehicle. These materials could catch fire and/or explode when exposed to high temperatures for a long time. LOADING INFORMATION �...

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS CONTROLS Horn Controls .......................................... 49 Horn .......................................... 49 Steering Wheel Adjustment........ 50 Windshield Washer/ Wiper System ............................. 50 C...

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50 Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer/ Wiper System HEX0016-1 OFF INT LO HI OFF INT LO HI To use the windshield wipers, first turn ON the ignition switch, then push the windshield washer/wiper lever down- wards. The windshield wiper...

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51Instruments and Controls Caution Do not operate windshield washers for more than 10 seconds continu- ously or when the washer fluid reservoir is empty. Otherwise the washer motor may overheat, leading to expensive repair costs. M...

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Warning If you leave any inflammable or explosive substances inside the vehicle, such as in summer, a disposable lighter inside the vehicle, it can blow up due to increased temperature in the passenger and rear compartmen...

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Ashtray* Located on the center console between the front seats, this can be used as a mobile ashtray container inside the car. Just open the lid to use. Caution Cigarettes and other smoking materials could set them on fire. Do not put p...

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Odometer/Trip Odometer The odometer/trip odometer is located in the small display screen on the right of the instrument cluster. The odometer shows the distance in kilometers that the vehicle has driven so far. The trip odometer shows ...

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Control Indicator Lights The control indicator lights described in this Manual may not appear on all models. This instruction applies to all instrument types. When the ignition switch is turned ON, as a function test, most of th...

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ODO HEX0058 km/h X1000r/min F E Instrument Cluster 56 Instruments and Controls ...

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1. Warning light for battery charging system 2. ABS warning light* 3. Warning light for brake system 4. Warning light for low fuel level 5. Warning light for engine oil pressure 6. Door ajar light 7. Turn signal/hazard warning flashers 8...

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— — The light illuminates while driving. The light does not go off. Caution When the ABS warning light illuminates, it indicates that your brakes may not work properly. If the brakes are not kept in good working condition, this ...

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Warning Light for Brake System When the ignition switch is turned ON and before the engine is started, the brake system warning light will illuminate. This indicates that the indicator light works properly and the light will go of...

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The charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned ON, but the engine is not running, as a check to show the light is working. The light turns off when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by ...

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Warning Light for Engine Oil Pressure HEX0064 After the ignition switch is turned ON and before the engine is started, the warning light will illuminate. This shows that the indicator light bulb is working correctly. When the eng...

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Caution Malfunction indicator light indicates that your vehicle has some fault that requires your attention. Driving while the Malfunction Indicator Light is on may damage the emission control system, affecting fuel economy and ...

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Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature warn- ing light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned ON. This shows that the system is doing a self-test and the indicator light bulb is working correctly....

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Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Flashers HEX0071 Turn signal/hazard warning flashers are used to confirm that the vehicle's external turn signal lights or hazard warning flashers are all working correctly. If the green arrow does n...

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Headlight High Beam Indicator Light HEX0071 The high-beam indicator comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use and during headlamp flash. Other Warning Tone Prompts* In the following circumstances the vehicle will give an alarm ...

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LIGHTING EXTERIOR LIGHTING Headlight Switch To turn the headlamps, tail lamps or parking lights on or off, turn the end of the combination switch lever. The headlight switch has three positions which activate different lighting funct...

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High Beam To turn on high beam headlamps: — Ensure that the headlamps are in low beam state. — Push the combination switch lever towards the dashboard. When the headlamp high beam is turned on, the headlamp high beam indicator lig...

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Turn and Lane Change Signal Lever up = Left indicator Lever down = Right indicator After turning, the turn signals will automatically reset and the lever will return to the normal position. When you change driving lane, move the lev...

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Reading Light The reading light have three working positions: ON : The light illuminates until you manually turn them off. CENTER : The light illuminates when the door is opened, and is extinguished when the door is closed. OFF : Even ...

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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Air Vents ......................................... 72 Control Panel ................................. 73 Temperature Control Selector .... 74 Fan Control Selector ................. 74 Air Distribution Mode Selector.. 74 Reci...

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72 Climate Control System AIR VENTS 1 1 2 4 4 5 5 3 1. Side air vent 2. Windshield defroster vent 3. Center air vents 4. Floor vent 5. Front side window defroster vent 6. A/C Control panel 6 ...

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Windshield defroster vent The windshield defroster vents direct airflow to the windshield. Center air vent You can direct airflow to the front passenger area through the two adjustable center vents. Floor vent Floor vents direct ai...

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The temperature control selector controls the temperature of air flowing out of the vents. Turn the temperature knob to the red area for warmer air or to the blue area for cooler air. Fan Control Selector 74 Climate Control System You ca...

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75Climate Control System Directs air flow in two ways. Half of the air through the floor vents and the remaining through the center and side vents. Most of the air flows through the floor vents, with a small amount of air through th...

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76 Climate Control System HEX0104-1 HEX0102-1 HEX0106 Air flows through windshield and front window defroster vents as well as side vents. Press this button when driving in dusty conditions, to keep vehicle exhaust or smoke out, or when quick...

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77Climate Control System AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM The refrigerant in the air conditioning system can cool down the air inside the vehicle, removing moisture from the air. Even when the air conditioning system is on, your vehicle will produce w...

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78 Climate Control System Air Conditioning Button HEX0107 Caution Using your air conditioning system while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic can cause the engine to overheat. If the engine coolant temperature warning light ind...

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79Climate Control System 2. Press the recirculation button . (The indicator light turns on.) 3. Turn the air distribution selector to front mode ( ) or dual mode ( ). 4. Turn the temperature control selector to the blue area t...

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80 Climate Control System 3. Turn the air distribution selector to front mode ( ) or dual mode ( ). 4. Turn the temperature control selector to the blue area to obtain cool air. 5. Turn the fan control selector to a desired ...

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81Climate Control System Caution Lack of proper maintenance can damage the defroster grid or scratch the glass. Do not use sharp tools or abrasive window cleaners on the rear window. Do not damage or scratch the defroster grid when...

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82 Climate Control System MAINTENANCE Air Intake The air intake in front of the windshield in the engine compartment must be kept clear to allow air intake. Remove any leaves, dirt or snow. A/C Mesh Filter The filter prevents dust, particles, leave...

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DRIVING AND OPERATING DRIVING NOTES Vehicle Control Do not coast the vehicle when the engine is not running. Otherwise many systems (e.g. brake booster, power steering) will not work. Driving in this way is dangerous to yourself ...

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84 Driving and Operating A warning triangle is stored in the rear compartment at the time of vehicle delivery. Consult your CHEVROLET retailer for inspection and repair. Caution Continuing to drive a vehicle with problems may cause ...

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— After taking temporary measures, seek assistance from your CHEVROLET retailer for inspection and necessary repairs. In case of fire A fire might be caused by unauthorized changes to the electrical and fuel system or by acciden...

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STARTING AND OPERATING Use the following precautions for the first few hundred kilometers to improve the performance and economy of your vehicle and add to its long life: — Avoid full-throttle starts. — Allow the engine to warm up befor...

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Caution When driving, do not turn the key to the OFF position. Otherwise the driver will lose control over the car and the brake booster will not function properly, which will lead to vehicle damage and injury. Caution Do not ...

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Start the Engine Before starting the engine: — Make sure there are no obstacles around the vehicle. — Make sure that all windows and lights are clean and transparent. — Check the tire condition, inflation pressure and look fo...

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal, move the gearshift lever into gear, and slowly release the clutch pedal. If the gear does not engage, set the lever in neutral, release the clutch pedal and depress again...

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If the brakes temporarily lose its function because of overheating: Shift to a lower gear when driving downhill. Take the following steps if the brakes temporarily lose function due to wet components: 1. Check whether there is any...

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HEX0110-1 Parking Brake The parking brake acts on the rear wheels. The parking brake lever is positioned between the front seats. When using the parking brake, stop the vehicle, depress the brake pedal and pull the parking brake l...

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Caution The usage of low octane fuel can result in uncontrolled combustion and engine damage. The vehicle is designed to exclude the use of methanol fuel which will corrode the metal parts in the fuel system and damage ...

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Caution The use of methanol will result in damage to the fuel system. Therefore damage caused by using methanol fuel is not within the scope of warranty. Driving in other countries When driving your vehicle in other countries: — ...

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94 Driving and Operating Caution Avoid fuel splashes on the painted surface of vehicle. In case of splashes on the vehicle, rinse the parts with clean cold water immediately. Otherwise the fuel will damage the paint. Caution Fuel vapor...

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Warning Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: — The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking...

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Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter reduces the amount of harmful substances in the exhaust gas. Caution The usage of fuel other than those mentioned on pages Fuel Recom- mendations on page 92, could dam- age the catal...