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88nOnboard computer
Standard displays (no previous
data entries required)
Page
1 CONSUM 2 Two different aver-
age fuel consump-
tion calculations
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RANGE
SPEED
Estimated cruising
range
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Average speed
With previous data entries
1 Sound system display (refer to the
Supplementary Operating Instruc-
tions)
The onboard computer operates at igni-
tion key positions 1 and 2.
DISTANCE-
ARR
The remaining
distance to the
destination with
the estimated time
of arrival
Information for safe and economical
driving can be called up for display.
2 Sound system function key
3 Function key for digital clock and
onboard computer
You can use the key with the clock
symbol to
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4 Entry and data-request keys for
sound system, digital clock and
onboard computer
LIMIT
Speed warning
threshold
> display the time and date
> program an hourly reminder signal
(Memo), to remind you of the next
news broadcast, for instance
> operate the independent ventilation
system.
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92
CODE
Code
5 Display for entry and data-request
keys
In the interest of driving safety, you
should always enter data with the vehi-
cle parked/stationary. The onboard
computer starts its calculations as soon
as the vehicle starts to move.
Refer to page 83 for information and
details on using the digital clock.
You can also use the remote control
unit to select information for display.
Refer to page 93.
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Please respond to this warning by refu-
eling at once to avoid serious damage
to the engine and catalytic converter.
When you refuel, the onboard computer
registers the additional fuel only when
more than 1.5 gallons (5 liters) are
added.
Average fuel consumption
Estimated cruising range
The computer can calculate average
Displays the estimated travel range
fuel consumption rates for two different available with the remaining fuel. The
distances at the same time (simulta- system calculates the cruising range
neous data for an entire journey and for based on operating conditions and the
a single segment of it, for instance).
amount of fuel remaining in the tank.
The computer uses the average rate of
fuel consumption over the preceding
18 miles (30 kilometers) as a reference.
To start calculations for distance 1:
Press the keys in the sequence shown
in the diagram.
Data request:
Press the keys in the sequence shown
in the illustration.
To start calculations for distance 2:
The procedure is the same as that for
the first distance, except you will press
CONSUM 2 for your selection.
A range of under 31 miles (50 kilome-
ters) is displayed in the Check Control
in the instrument cluster.
The computer starts calculating fuel
consumption as soon as you start driv-
ing.
Data request:
Press the BC key and CONSUM 1 or 2.
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Distance remaining to destination
Average speed
To enter the distance
Data request:
Press BC and DIST.
To start calculations:
Press the keys in the sequence shown
in the illustration.
Press the keys in the sequence shown
in the illustration on the left.
Displays the distance to the destination.
Available only if the total distance was
entered before the start of the journey.
The miles flash in the display.
Calculations begin after you start off.
Enter the distance with keys 0 – 9 and
confirm with the SET key.
Data request: Press BC and SPEED
key.
Use the CLR key to make corrections.
Press once to delete the final digit.
The display shows your average speed
since the last time the SET key was
pressed. Calculations are interrupted
whenever you shut down the engine.
Any additional mileage extending be-
yond the total defined in the initial entry
is indicated by a minus sign.
At speeds below 100 mph (100 km/h),
the display includes decimals.
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To enter the speed warning
threshold
Press the keys in the sequence shown
in the illustration on the left.
The word MPH flashes in the display.
Enter the speed warning threshold with
the 0 – 9 keys and confirm with the SET
key.
Use the CLR key to make corrections.
Press once to delete the final digit.
To deactivate the speed warning
Estimated time of arrival
Speed warning threshold (Limit)
> Press BC and then press LIMIT twice.
Data request:
Press the keys in the sequence shown
in the illustration.
Entry of a speed warning threshold
(Limit) will be indicated by the word
LIMIT at the right in the display.
The word LIMIT on the right side of the
display disappears, however the value
remains stored and can be reactivated
using the LIMIT key.
Shows the estimated arrival time based Alerts you when you exceed the maxi-
on current driving speed.
mum speed that you entered earlier (for
instance, posted speed limit). Triggers
an acoustic signal, LIMIT flashes on the
right-hand side of the display, and the
stored limit appears in the instrument
cluster Check Control display panel for
approximately 3 seconds.
Functions only when you enter the trip
distance (DIST) before the start of the
journey.
To adopt the current speed
as the limit
Press BC, LIMIT and SET twice.
Vehicle speed must drop back to at
least 3 mph (5 km/h) below the pro-
grammed speed warning threshold to
reset the system for repeat warnings.
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To cancel with the ignition key at
position 1 or 2
A gong and the "CODE – – – –" display
prompt the code entry.
1 Use the keys to enter the code
number
2 Press the SET key.
The system responds to attempts to
start the vehicle using an incorrect/no
code by preventing the engine from
starting.
The time automatically appears after
you enter the correct code and then
confirm it by pressing SET.
Code
Turn the ignition key to position 1
to set
You can program a code into the on-
board computer for supplementary pro- 1 Use the 0 – 9 keys to enter the code
Three incorrect entries will cause the
alarm to sound for 30 seconds.
tection against unauthorized attempts
to start the engine or tamper with the
vehicle. This feature provides you with
an extra measure of security extending
beyond that furnished by the vehicle im-
mobilization system (refer to page 33).
2 Press the SET key
3 Turn the ignition key to position 0 or
remove it.
If you press a different key of the on-
board computer before you turn the ig-
nition key to the 0 position, or if you
turn the key to position 2, the code
which has been entered will be deleted.
The system prevents the engine from
starting.
A code number is used to arm the sys- Code numbers from "0000" to "9999"
tem. The code is then required for sub- can be entered.
sequent starting attempts. Therefore:
The code must be re-entered each time
Always remember the code number.
the system is armed.
With the ignition key in position 1, press
You can make corrections of the en-
the keys in the sequence shown in the
tered numbers with the CLR key.
illustration. "CODE – – – –" will appear in
the display.
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If you wish to display all data:
1 Press the control in the turn signal
lever until "Prog 1" appears in the
display
2 Press the SET key.
Data request:
Briefly press the switch in the turn
signal lever for each data request.
Remote control
You can display all information for the
onboard computer and digital clock
with the switch in the turn signal lever.
You can also display selected informa-
tion in the Check Control in the instru-
ment cluster following specific entries.
To enter:
1 Press the control in the turn signal
lever until "Prog 1" appears in the
display
2 Press the buttons on the MID in the
sequence in which you want the in-
formation to be displayed.
The program number is counted in
the display every time information is
stored
3 Press the SET key.
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