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Put the key in the ignition and rotate the key into second position. Recommendation: Make sure the gear is in neutral position with break applied for safety reasons.
Manual: Apply clutch before shifting to any gear. For reverse, please choose gear stick position with R
Automatic: Press the unlock button on the side of the gear stick to shift into position D for driving. For reverse, do the same but shift to R for reverse.
The mirrors are adjusted using a joystick positioned above the window switches in the driver's door. The joystick can be twisted to adjust the left and right mirrors, then simply pushed to move the mirror in the corresponding direction.
Using the left lever, push up and down to activate the turn signals. The headlights are operated to the right of the steering wheel, twisting the dial to the right for the main headlights.
Open the driver side door and look to the side of the dashboard, there you will find the fuel card in a white sleeve. Look towards the door hinges / door jamb.
To release the boot, simply press the release button on the boot.
To operate the windscreen wipers, use the lever to the right of the steering wheel. Push the lever up to engage the wipers and further up for faster speeds.
The bonnet is released by pulling forward the vertical lever located on the left-hand side of the passenger foot well. Once released, the bonnet is opened by sliding 2-3 fingers under the front edge and lifting this lever (the black part), situated in the center of the bonnet.
Clean up, don’t smoke and take everything with you. Don’t forget to recycle your rubbish!
If fuel is below ¼ tank at the end of your trip, fill up before you return to it’s bay. Fuel's on us!
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