The metallic instrument panel and aluminium-coloured instrument cluster add to the sporty ambience. The central speedometer flanked by a tachometer on the left and fuel gauge on the right are located beneath an independent binnacle for added clarity. White graphics and red pointers appear against a black background. A liquid crystal display set within the speedometer is also featured and this can show three different functions which are switched by a button located above the fuel gauge: the odometer reading, a trip mileage reading or average fuel economy.


Storing in-car paraphernalia

Loading flexibility is matched by the provision of plenty of cabin storage space for small items - 15.5 litres in total in the fascia alone. Instrument panel undertrays are provided on both driver and passenger sides. The 3.35 litre space on the driver's side can hold two 500 ml bottles laid flat, or a folding umbrella, for example, and a coin holder is provided in the outer corner. The passenger's undertray, located beneath the glove-box can hold a 1.5 litre bottle or five 350 ml drinks cans laid end on end, or two 500 ml bottles laid on their side.

The glove box has been divided into two compartments. The upper 2.85 litre compartment is sufficiently capacious to accommodate up to 26 mini-discs; the lower 4.45 litre compartment can hold 10 CDs plus a number of small items.

The centre console features a front console pocket (alongside the cigarette lighter) with the capacity for nine CDs, 26 MDs or 11 cassettes, and then, moving aft, two cupholders which are illuminated, allowing them to be easily located at night. Alongside the handbrake is a further storage pocket able to hold a mobile phone or three CDs; behind this are two additional cupholders for use by rear seat passengers.

The handy, cylindrical ashtray, similar to that featured in HR-V models, can either be passed around among passengers or stored in any of the cupholders.

The space under the rear seats can also be used to store small items.


Fully integrated audio

The centre panel-mounted radio/cassette or radio/CD audio systems available on Jazz are fully integrated designs, providing seamless styling continuity. The large switches allow easy, error-free operation and a high legibility, liquid crystal display permanently displays the time as well as radio station/ CD track information. Both units are GA-NET II compliant.

An optional satellite navigation system is available on SE and SE Sport grades. Its 6 inch, full colour wide screen provides a clear image either as a simplified arrow display or map display. The information is stored on a DVD which holds details for the whole of the EU. The system is AM/FM and CD-player equipped, and audio and navigation functions can operate simultaneously.

Below the audio units are the heating controls which include three bold circular dials controlling distribution, fan speed and temperature. Power window switches are located on the door armrests, the power mirror switch on the fascia.

The two standard front speakers (and two rear speakers on SE / SE Sport grades) are 17 cm 30 W neodymium units, housed in a resin frame. These are significantly lighter than conventional units and the neodymium magnets improve the acoustics with better low and high frequency response and a reduction in high frequency distortion.

The manual air conditioning fitted to the SE and SE Sport models as standard boasts best in class heating and cooling performance.

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