On-Board Computer
On-Board Computer
ON-BOARD COMPUTER
The on-board computer must be selected from the general menu before you can carry out any of the on-board computer functions.
On-board computer functions
In addition to those functions shown, your on-board computer has the following functions:
- Speed limit notification.
- Range.
- Distance.
- Arrival time.
- Outside temperature.
- Fuel consumption.
- Stopwatch.
- Speed.
- Column stalk control.
- Code interlock.
- Auxiliary ventilation control.
WARNING
Perform all inputs while the vehicle is stationary. The vehicle and occupants could be placed in danger if the driver's concentration is not focused on the road conditions.
Speed limit notification
You can make a decision on what is your preferred top speed limit, depending on road conditions and legal requirements.
For example, you may decide that your maximum speed on a highway is 60 miles per hour and therefore want audible and visual signals when this speed is exceeded.
The following is a procedure describing how to achieve this example.
- Press the MENU button (7) to see the general menu screen.
- Turn the right rotary control (8) until 'On-board computer' is highlighted.
- Press the right rotary control (8) to select it.
To set the speed limit notification:
- Turn the right rotary control (8) until 'Limit' is highlighted.
- Press the right rotary control (8) to enable inputs to be made.
To enter the required speed limit:
- Turn the right rotary control (8) until 'Set' is highlighted.
- Press the right rotary control (8) to begin making inputs.
- Turn (8) until the desired speed is displayed.
- Press the right rotary control (8) to memorize this value.
A green rectangle lights up next to the word 'Limit'.
To store the actual speed as your limit value.
- Select 'Limit'.
- Select 'Speed'.
When the limit is reached:
1. The warning signal is heard.
2. The rectangle next to the word 'Limit' turns red.
3. The selected speed limit is shown briefly on the instrument panel display.
The speed limit reminder is only repeated if the vehicle has in the meantime been driven at least 3 m.p.h. slower.
Range
Range is the distance which the vehicle should cover on the remaining fuel in the tank. It is displayed and calculated on the assumption that the average fuel consumption will be maintained.
CAUTION: Do not allow the range to fall below 6 miles. Running the fuel tank dry could create an engine misfire capable of damaging the catalytic converter.
NOTE: When refuelling, the on-board computer only registers amounts in excess of one gallon.
Distance
If you entered a destination in the GPS navigation system before the start of your journey you can access a display showing the remaining distance to that destination.
The distance to the destination by the planned route is transferred automatically.
You can also enter a distance without first entering a destination.
Arrival time
An estimated time of arrival will be displayed, based on your average speed so far.
This pre-supposes that you have set the clock in the on-board computer to the correct time.
Outside temperature
You can view an outside (ambient) temperature display when you select the menu item 'Out. temp'.
NOTE: If the menu item Arrival is displayed, use the following procedure:
- Press the MENU button (7) to see the general menu screen.
- Turn the right rotary control (8) until 'On-board computer' is highlighted.
- Press the right rotary control (8) to select it.
- Select 'Out. temp'.
Fuel consumption
You can display the average fuel consumption for two routes, e.g. for the entire journey and for a section of it. The average fuel consumption is calculated for the period since the engine was last started.
To start the fuel consumption calculation,the key must be in the ignition at position 'I' or 'II':
- 'Select Consump 1'.
- 'Recalculate? Yes'.
If at some point during your journey you wish to calculate fuel consumption for a particular part of that journey, select 'Consump 2'.
Select 'Recalculate? No' if you want the average fuel consumption for the entire journey to be retained.
Stopwatch
Starting and stopping:
- Select 'Timer'.
- Using the right rotary control (8), highlight 'Start'; the stopwatch will begin to run when the right rotary control (8) is pressed, and the computer switches over to the stopwatch function.
- To stop it, press the right rotary control (8) again.
Taking an interim time reading:
- Highlight Interim time' - the interim time appears on the display when the control is pressed.
The stopwatch will continue to run until it is stopped, even if you exit the menu via 'return' or call up any other function.
Speed
You can access a display of the vehicle's average speed. The average speed is calculated for the period since the engine was last started.
To start the average speed calculation, select the following with the ignition key in position 'I' or 'II'
- 'Speed'.
- 'Recalculate? Yes'.
To recalculate the average speed as a continuation of the previous reading select, Recalculate? No'.
Column stalk control
The on-board computer information can be called-up on the instrument panel message centre by using the button on the end of the direction indicator lever, if the ignition key is in either position 'I' or 'II'.
To select the functions you wish to display, firstly turn on the Audio system:
- Press in the button on the lever until the On-Board Computer information appears on the screen.
- With the right hand rotary control (8), select the desired functions.
When you have chosen the functions you wish to display in the message centre:
- Select 'Memorize'.
To call up the selected functions on the instrument pack message centre, press in the button on the direction indicator lever briefly. Repeated presses will display other selected functions.
Engine interlock code
You can choose to enter a 4-digit code which will lock the ignition system. When the code has been deactivated the engine will not start unless the code is deactivated.
NOTE: When the code is activated, the driver will need to enter the 4-digit code each time the engine is started. If the code is not available or has been forgotten, emergency deactivation is possible.
Activating the code
- Turn key to position '1'.
- Select Code' from the general menu.
- Turn the right rotary control (8) until the first digit of the desired number appears.
- Press the right rotary control (8) to confirm it.
- Enter the remaining three digits in the same manner.
- To activate the code, turn the ignition key to position '0'.
Correcting an input
- Select 'Change'.
- Repeat the input procedure from the beginning.
To cancel the inputting of the code, press the 'MENU' button (7). No code is set.
Deactivating the code
When you are required to enter the code (in ignition key position 'I'):
- Turn the right rotary control (8) until the first digit of the code appears.
- Press the right rotary control (8) to confirm it.
- Enter the remaining three digits in the same manner.
- Select 'Deactivate'.
To correct the input, select 'Change' and repeat the code input.
NOTE: After three incorrect code inputs or three attempts to start the engine without a code input, an alarm will sound for 30 seconds.
Interlock code - emergency deactivation
If your code is no longer available to you there is an emergency procedure that will delete the code and allow the engine to be started.
Follow the instructions in your Owners Handbook and disconnect the earth terminal of the vehicle battery.
After at least one minute, reconnect the battery. At this point the alarm will sound so be sure to have the remote handset available to turn it off.
The vehicle systems will reset. See your Owners Handbook regarding system resetting after battery disconnection.
Turn the starter switch to position 'II'. The on-board computer will display a 10 minute counter. When the 10 minute count is completed, the engine can be started and a new code activated, if required.
NOTE: The starter switch MUST remain in position 'II' throughout the 10 minute count.
Auxiliary ventilation control
The auxiliary ventilation control assures a comfortable climate in the passenger compartment for the driver/passenger on entering the vehicle. It does this without running the vehicle's engine.
After checking the ambient temperature of the vehicle's interior, the unit provides ventilation until the temperature reaches a pre-determined setpoint.
Initiation of this action is from the on-board computer, at a pre-set time.
For your own safety, please comply with the instructions in the vehicle Owner's Handbook on the auxiliary ventilation control. The following instructions refer only to operation by way of the on-board computer.
Direct operation
- For auxiliary ventilation control, always leave the ignition key in position 'I'.
- Select Aux.ventilation' in the general menu.
- To switch on, select 'Aux. ventilation'. The green rectangle next to the function lights up and the red blower symbol on the left of the right rotary control flashes.
The ventilation control shuts down after 30 minutes.
To switch off before the 30 minutes timer, press the auxiliary ventilation control time button (6), until the red fan symbol on the screen surround goes out.
Set a switch-on time
You can select two switch-on cycles for the auxiliary ventilation control.
- Make sure that the clock is in operation and the ignition key is in position 'I'.
- Select Aux. ventilation'.
- Select 'Timer 1' (or for the second input time, Timer 2').
- Select 'set'.
- Enter the desired time.
The green rectangle next to the time selected and the red auxiliary ventilation warning light will illuminate.
NOTE: The ventilation can only be set to switch on within the next 24 hours. After this the time must be confirmed again.