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The windows can be operated with
switches on the center console.
The windows move as long as you hold
the switch.
To open: Push on the lower side of the
switch.
To close: Push on the upper side of the
switch.To open the trunk lid or back door from
the outside, insert the master key and
turn it clockwise.
See Luggage stowage precautionsº in
Part 2 for precautions to observe in load-
ing luggage.
To close the trunk lid or back door, lower
it and press down on it. After closing the
trunk lid or back door, try pulling it up to
make sure it is securely closed.
Keep the trunk lid or back door closed
while driving. This not only keeps the
luggage from being thrown out but
also prevents exhaust gases from en-
tering the vehicle.
CAUTION!
To open the trunk lid or back door
from the driver's seat, pull up on the
lock release lever.
ÐLock release lever
ÐQuarter windows
(convertible) Trunk lid (c
oupe and convertible)/
Back door (liftback)Ð
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This system deactivates the lock re-
lease lever so that things locked in the
trunk or luggage compartment can be
protected.
1. (Except convertible) Push down the
security lock levers to lock the rear
seatbacks.
After locking the rear seatbacks, try fold-
ing them down to make sure they are se-
curely lockedÐotherwise, someone
could get into the trunk or luggage
compartment by folding down a rear seat.2. After closing the trunk lid or back
door, insert the master key and turn it
counterclockwise to deactivate the
lock release lever.
After closing the trunk lid or back door, try
pulling it up to make sure it is securely
locked.To open the hood, do the following.
1. Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will spring up slightly.
ÐLuggage security system Hood
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2. Release the top boot snaps from
the quarter trim.3. Pull out the outer edge of the top
boot from under the body moldings.
Put the removed top boot in the plastic
bag and store it in the trunk.RAISING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP
The ignition switch must be in the ONº
position to operate the convertible top.
4. Lower the sun visors. Check that all
the side windows and quarter win-
dows are l owered. Then push and hold
the convertible top control switch on
the CLOSEº side until the top
touches the windshield frame.
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1. Pull up the seatback security lock
lever 1 to the unlock position.
2. Pull up the lock release button 2.
3. Fold down the seatback.
Each seatback may be folded separately.
This will enlarge the trunk room (coupe) or
luggage compartment (liftback) as far as
the front seatbacks. See Luggage stow-
age precautionsº in Part 2 for precautions
to observe in loading luggage.
CAUTION
When returning the seatback to the
upright position:
 Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback
and are arranged in their proper
position for ready use.
 Make sure the seatback is securely
locked by pushing forward and
rearward on the top of the seat-
back.!
For your safety, adjust the head re-
straint before driving.
To raise: Pull it up.
To lower: Push it down while pressing the
lock release button.
On some models, you can also move the
head restraint forward or backward. If
such adjustment is desired, pull or push
the head restraint.
The head restraint is most effective when
it is close to your head. Therefore, using
a cushion on the seatback is not recom-
mended.
Fold-down rear seat Head restraints
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Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage
or excessive wear. See Chapter 7-2 for
additional information. When checking
the tires, make sure no nuts are missing,
and check the nuts for looseness. T ighten
them if necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires every 12000 km (7500
miles). See Chapter 7-2 for additional in-
formation.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has been
parked for a while. If you smell fuel fumes
or notice any leak, have the cause found
and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors including trunk lid or
back door operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely. Make sure the en-
gine hood secondary latch secures the
hood from opening when the primary latch
is released.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing peri-
odic services, cleaning the vehicle,
etc. Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and
warn-
ing buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-
erate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in any position. Check that the
head restraints move up and down
smoothly and that the locks hold securely
in any latched postiion. For folding-down
rear seatbacks, check that the latches
lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt
webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam-
aged. Accelerator pedal
Check
the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle is
held securely with only the parking brake
applied.
Automatic transmission Parkº mech-
anism
Check the lock release button of the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your ve-
hicle is held securely with the selector
lever in Pº position and all brakes re-
leased.
IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Items listed below should be checked
from time to time , e.g. each time when
refueling.
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Light bulbsBulb
No.WType
Rear side marker lights
(liftback)1944.9D
Rear turn signal lights115627C
Stop and tail lights115727/8C
Back-up lights115627C
License plate lights1685D
High mounted stoplight92118D
Interior light
(with moon roof)Ð10C
Interior lights
(without moon roof)Ð8C
Personal lightsÐ5E
Glovebox lightÐ1.2D
Door courtesy lightsÐ3.8D
Luggage compartment
lightÐ5E
Trunk lightÐ3.8D
A: HB4 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Single end bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs
E: Double end bulbs
1. Unplug the connector while de-
pressing the lock release.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.2. Turn the bulb and remove it.
ÐHeadlights
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