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The images on this page will help you to locate the ancillary controls that you need to be aware of in case weather conditions change during test. In addition to this, we have an image under the bonnet showing brake fluid container, oil dipstick, engine coolant and screen wash bottle positions.

Ancillary Controls
 
The hazard light switch : can be found between the vents in the centre of the dashboard. ( Image top right )

The indicator switch ( left side of steering column ) : also controls the side / headlights. Revolve the switch away from you once ( anti clockwise ) this activates the side and tail lights. Revolve forward again and dipped headlights come on. To activate full beam, push the switch away from you. (Blue warning light) To operate headlight flash - pull switch towards steering wheel.
Fog light switch Same lever as activates the headlight, but use the inner ring. First click forward is front fog lights and second click forward is rear fog lights.
Wiper switch (right side of steering column ) : To operate screen wash, pull the lever towards the steering wheel. Lift upwards once and release - this is the flick wipe handy for light rainfall. Pull down one click - intermittent / pull down two clicks - steady wipe / pull down three clicks - high speed wipe . Rear wiper can be operated from the same switch / revolve forward (clockwise ) to operate back wiper.
 
The exterior mirror adjustment can be found on the dashboard just under the wiper switch. ( Picture )

The heater / demist controls are three radial dials located on the centre of the dash board. The centre dial controls the speed of the fan (4 speeds) and the rear screen demister. The left dial sets where the flow of air will point to ie : foot well / screen demist / face level vents. The right dial revolves to adjust the temperature and the air conditioning switch.
 
 
The bonnet release catch can be found above the accelerator pedal near the drivers door
Under the bonnet : The image shows the brake fluid container at the top centre position (colour coded yellow), engine coolant is the large white reservoir on the left with yellow cap, screen wash bottle has blue top and the oil dipstick is coded in yellow bottom right.

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