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Canadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page 60 ) next to the immobilizer system indicator.
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
DX,DX-G(Canada),LX,EX,EX-L
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IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR DAYTIMERUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATORANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.58)
(P.59) (P.63)
(P.57, 281) (P.60, 225)(P.63)
(P.57)
(P.58) (P.64)
(P.58)
(P.63)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.59)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.57, 282) MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.63)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.57, 281)
(P.61)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
: If equipped (P.64)
(P.63) TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
(P.61)
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.62)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
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REV LIMIT INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
: If equipped PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P.63)
(P.63)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.58)
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
(P.63)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.60)
(P.57, 281)
(P.57, 281) (P.64)
(P.61)
(P.64)
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.62)
(P.61) (P.58)
(P.59) (P.57)
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.57, 282) (P.58)
(P.61)
(P.62)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR (P.60, 225)(P.59)
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR
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With the headlight switch of f or in
the position, the high beam
headlights and the high beam
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch. The buttons under the lef t side vent
control the brightness of the
instrument panel. Push the or
button to adjust the brightness.
Separate adjustments can be made
when the headlights are on and of f .
There are six brightness levels.
When you push either button, the
inf ormation display indicates the
current level. You will hear a tonewhen you reach the maximum or
minimum brightness. The display
returns to the odometer 5 seconds
af ter you stop adjusting the
brightness.
To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to the
or position.
The center of each meter (upper and
lower) illuminates with reduced
brightness when you unlock and
open the driver’s door, and then goes
back to the selected brightness when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position.
If you insert the key but do not turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, the illumination turns of f in
about 10 seconds.
Daytime Running L ights Instrument Panel Brightness
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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CONTROL BUTTONS
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With the headlight switch of f or in
the position, the high beam
headlights and the high beam
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch. The buttons under the lef t side vent
control the brightness of the
instrument panel. Push the or
button to adjust the brightness.
Separate adjustments can be made
when the headlights are on and of f .
There are six brightness levels.
When you push either button, the
inf ormation display indicates the
current level. You will hear a tonewhen you reach the maximum or
minimum brightness. The display
returns to the odometer 5 seconds
af ter you stop adjusting the
brightness.
To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to the
or position.
The center of each meter (upper and
lower) illuminates with reduced
brightness when you unlock and
open the driver’s door, and then goes
back to the selected brightness when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position.
If you insert the key but do not turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, the illumination turns of f in
about 10 seconds.
Daytime Running L ights Instrument Panel Brightness
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness
Inst rument s and Cont rols
73
CONTROL BUTTONS
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Your vehicle has customizable
settings f or the doors to
automatically lock and unlock. There
are default settings for each of these
f eatures. You can turn of f or change
the settings for these features as
described on the f ollowing pages.
When you customize the setting,
make sure your vehicle is parked
saf ely, the engine is of f , and apply
the parking brake. Make all settings
bef ore you start driving.The auto door locking f eature has
three possible settings:
The auto door locking is
deactivated all the time.
The doors lock when the vehicle
speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h).
This is the def ault setting.
The doors lock whenever you
move the shift lever out of the
Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).
Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and open the driver’s
door.
1. 2.
OnLX,EX,EX-LandSimodelsinthe
U.S., and DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L and Simodels in Canada
A uto Door L ocking/Unlocking A uto Door L ocking
Door L ocks
T o t urn of f t he A ut o Door L ock
modes:
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and make sure to
close the driver’s door.push and hold the
brake pedal, and move the shift
lever out of the Park (P) position. Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click.
Keep holding the switch until you
hear another click (after about 5
seconds).
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position.
The auto door unlocking f eature has
f ive possible settings:
Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position (A/T vehicles). Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the ACCESSORY (I) position.
move the shif t
lever to the Park (P) position. The auto door unlocking is
deactivated all the time.
the driver’s door
unlocks when you move the shif t
lever to the Park (P) position.
This is the def ault setting.
Both doors unlock when you move
the shif t lever to the Park (P)
position (A/T vehicles).
This is the def ault setting on M/T
vehicles.
Both doors unlock whenever you
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position.
The driver’s door unlocks
whenever you turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I)
position.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
On A/T vehicles,
Locks both doors when the vehicle’s
speed reaches about 9 mph (15 km/h).
On A/T vehicles,On A/T vehicles,
Door L ocks
T o program t he Drive L ock mode:A uto Door Unlocking
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Or, until you hear two more
clicks (af ter about 10 seconds)
to activate.
Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK (0) position. Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and make sure to
close the driver’s door.
Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click.
Continue to hold the switch:
push and hold the
brake pedal, then move the shift
lever out of the Park (P) position.
Until you hear another click
(af ter about 5 seconds) to
activate Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click.
Continue to hold the switch:
Until you hear another click
(af ter about 5 seconds) to
activate
Or, until you hear two more
clicks (af ter about 10 seconds)
to activate .
1. 2.
3. 4.
3. 4.
both doors unlock
feature Unlocks the driver’s door or both doors
when the ignition switch is moved out of
the ON (II) position. On A/T vehicles,
driver’s door unlock
feature,
driver’s door unlock
feature.
both doors unlock
feature
Door L ocks
T o program t he Ignit ion Swit ch Unlock mode:
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Make sure that the folded seat-back
does not press against the f ront
passenger’s seat, as this could cause
the weight sensors to work
improperly.
If the rear head restraints get caught
on the f ront seat backs and you
cannot fold down the rear seat-back
f ully, you can remove the head
restraints (see page ).
Make sure the removed head
restraints are securely stored.
To lock the seat-back upright, push it
f irmly against the trunk panel. Make
sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat.Make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in f ront of the rear seat-
back, and the center shoulder belt is
re-positioned in the guide whenever
the seat-back is in its upright position.
Be sure there are no twists in any
shoulder belt.
Never drive with the seat-back
f olded down and the trunk lid open.
See on
page .
Make sure all items in the trunk, or
items extending through the opening
into the back seat, are secured.
Looseitemscanflyforwardand
cause injury if you have to brake
hard. See on page
.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.
The ignition switch must be in the
ON (II) position to use seat heaters.
Push the top of the switch, HI, to
rapidly heat up the seat. Af ter the
seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing
the bottom of the switch. This will
keep the seat warm.
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Seats
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Carrying Cargo Seat Heaters
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
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To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ).
The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the rear window def ogger
button. The indicator in the button
comesonasareminder.Pressthe
button again to turn the heaters and
the def ogger of f .
58EX-L model in the U.S.
LX,EX,EX-LandSimodelsinCanada
Power Mirror Heaters Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
105
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRRORS BUTTON
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles. A beeper will sound
if the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ).
The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the rear window def ogger
button. The indicator in the button
comesonasareminder.Pressthe
button again to turn the heaters and
the def ogger of f .
58EX-L model in the U.S.
LX,EX,EX-LandSimodelsinCanada
Power Mirror Heaters Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
105
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRRORS BUTTON
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles. A beeper will sound
if the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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