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To maximize fog lamp bulb life, it is recommended that the fog
lamp switch be turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.
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To turn the fog lamps on, push the switch. An indicator light
will glow when the lamps are on.
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To turn off, push the switch again.
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ªHeadlamps Onº Alert Chime
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The ªheadlamps onº alert chime acts as an indicator that you
have left the headlamps or parking lights on. This continuous
chime will activate when the following conditions are present:
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The headlamp and/or parking lamps are on
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There is no key in the ignition
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The driver's door is ajar (open)
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Daytime Running Light (DRL) System (Canadian
vehicles only)
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is designed to turn
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output and
without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the
instrument panel. The DRL system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
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the vehicle is ªrunningº
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the vehicle has a fully released parking brake
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the headlamp system is in the OFF position
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NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker when the engine
is turned on or off. This is a normal condition.
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RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not
illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on
your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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Interior Lamps
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Lighting Up the Instrument Panel
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The instrument panel lights can be turned on by turning the
headlamp control knob to either the first or second position.
You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by rotating
the dim switch up or down to the desired brightness. The dim
switch is located to the right of the steering column next to the
radio.
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The dim switch
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NOTE: Do not place heavy objects in the cupholders.
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The controls on the steering column and wheel are designed to
give you easy access to the controls while you are driving.
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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The ignition positions
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ACCESSORY allows you to operate some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories while the engine is not running. For
example, you can use ACCESSORY to turn on the radio or
windshield wipers without starting the engine.
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LOCK locks the steering wheel and the gearshift lever.
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OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories
without locking the steering wheel, or the gearshift lever.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights to make
sure they work before you start the engine. The key returns to
the ON position once the engine is started and remains in this
position while the engine runs.
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts
so that you don't damage the starter. The key should return to
the ON position when you release it. The START position also
allows you to test the brake warning light.
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Removing the Key From the Ignition
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LOCK is the only position that allows you to remove the key
from the ignition. The LOCK feature helps to protect your
vehicle from theft, because it also locks the steering wheel and
the gearshift lever when the key is removed.
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If your key is stuck in the LOCK position, and you are unable
to turn it, move your steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely.
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To remove your key from the ignition:
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Maintain firm pressure on the service brake and set parking
brake fully. (This will avoid ªbindingº or ªloadingº the
powertrain, which may result in an objectionable noise
during park disengagement.)
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Put the gearshift lever in P (Park).
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Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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Remove the key.
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RWARNING
When you leave your vehicle, set the parking brake fully,
place the gearshift lever in P (Park), and shut off the
engine. Never park your vehicle in N (Neutral). If you do
not take these precautions, your vehicle may move
suddenly and injure someone.
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To indicate a lane change to the right, push the turn signal
lever up slightly (without latching) and hold it in position. To
indicate a lane change to the left, pull the turn signal lever
down slightly (without latching) and hold it in position. The
lever will return to the OFF position when you release it.
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If the turn indicator light in the instrument panel does not
illuminate or remains on (does not flash) when you signal a
turn, the turn signaling system is malfunctioning. Have this
condition corrected as soon as possible, and use the accepted
hand signals until the turn signal system is repaired.
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High Beams
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To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamps on and push
the turn signal lever away from you until it latches. When the
high beams are on, the high beam indicator light on the
instrument panel is illuminated.
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To return to the low beam setting, pull the turn signal lever
toward you until it latches back into the neutral position. The
high beam indicator light turns off.
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High beam and flash-to-pass operation
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Flashing the Lights
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To flash the headlamps, pull the turn signal lever toward you
for a moment and then release it. The high beam headlamps
will flash whether the headlamps are on or off.
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Windshield Wipers and Washer
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Variable Interval Wipers
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Your vehicle has wipers that operate at varying intervals. For
example, you can set the interval so they wipe less often in
light rain or more often in heavier rain. The wiper delays range
from about 1.5 to 20 seconds.
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Variable interval wiper control
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To set the interval wipers, rotate the knob at the end of the turn
signal lever to the most effective interval. The farther the knob
is from the OFF position, the more frequently the wipers
operate.
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Indicator Light (If equipped)
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Lights when either the SET ACCEL or RESUME switches are
pressed and remains lit until it is either disengaged or turned
off.
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Setting the Autolamp Delay System (If equipped)
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Autolamp delay allows the headlamps to remain on after the
vehicle is parked and the ignition is turned off. The slide knob
on the bottom of the mirror controls whether Autolamp is ON
or OFF as well as the length of the delay. The delay can be
adjusted from 1 second (far left position, but not OFF) up to 3
minutes (far right position). A green indicator on the lamp lets
you know that the headlamps are being controlled by the
Autolamp system.
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Setting the autolamp
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The headlamps can be adjusted to turn on earlier or later in the
day according to the amount of outside light reaching the
sensor inside the mirror. To turn the headlamps on using
Autolamp, perform the following procedure.
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and place the
Autolamp slide knob to OFF.
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Press and hold the MODE switch throughout the procedure.
The MODE switch is located in a hole on the bottom left
side of the mirror. It can be accessed with a paper clip or
similar object.
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Slowly slide the Autolamp slide knob to the right until the
headlamps turn on. To have the headlamps turn on earlier,
go to step 4. To have the headlamps turn on later, go to step
5.
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Slowly slide the Autolamp slide knob to the left until the
headlamps turn off. Go to step 6.
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Slowly slide the Autolamp slide knob to the right until the
headlamps turn off. Go to step 6.
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Release the MODE switch. The new setting will be stored in
permanent memory. If further change is required, you must
repeat the procedure from the beginning.
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Front Dome Lamp
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Front dome lamp, rear cargo and second row reading lamp may
be turned on and off using the dimmer switch.
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The front dome lamp is located in the overhead console
between the driver and front passenger seats.
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Automatic Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
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The automatic non-glare mirror
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The electronic day/night mirror is equipped with a glare control
feature that automatically darkens the mirror to reduce glare
from headlamps of vehicles approaching from the rear. The
mirror will return to the normal state when glare is no longer
detected. There will be a slight delay before returning to the
normal state from the non-glare state to prevent excessive
changing of the mirror in traffic.
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To provide full visibility when backing your vehicle, the mirror
will not darken when you place the transaxle in R (Reverse).
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Illuminated Courtesy Mirror (If equipped)
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Your vehicle may have illuminated courtesy mirrors on the sun
visors. You can turn on the lighted mirrors by lifting the mirror
door cover.
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The illuminated mirror on the sun visor
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Doors
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For information on the liftgate refer to theLiftgatesection later
in this chapter.
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Sliding Door
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The sliding door allows rear seat passengers to enter and exit
easily.
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To open the sliding door from inside of the vehicle, pull the
handle toward the rear of the vehicle. The door will stay open if
you slide it all the way back until the detent at the bottom of
the door engages.
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