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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 60
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Instrument Panel . 61
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 62
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Gauges . 72
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 75
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .116
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .117
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 118
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Daytime Running Lights . 120
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 121
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Hazard Warning Button . 122
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Rear Window Def ogger . 123
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Econ Button .124
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 125
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Keys and Locks .126
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Immobilizer System .127
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Ignition Switch .128
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Door Locks .130
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Childproof Door Locks . 131
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Remote Transmitter .132
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Hatch .136
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Unlocking the Hatch . 137
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Seats .138
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Front Seat Adjustments . 138Driver’s Seat Height
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Adjustment .138
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Head Restraints .139
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Folding the Rear Seats Down . 142
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Armrest .143
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Mirrors .144
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 144
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Power Mirror Heaters . 145
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Power Windows .146
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Parking Brake .148
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Interior Convenience Items . 149
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Cargo Area Cover .150
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Under Floor Storages . 152
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Floor Storage Compartment . 152
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Beverage Holders .153
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Accessory Power Sockets . 153
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Console Compartment . 154
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Glove Box .154
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Center Tray .155
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Center Pockets .155
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Coat Hook .156
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Sun Visors .156
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Vanity Mirror .156
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Interior Lights .157
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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15 sec
Changes the language used in the display.
Changes the outside temperature reading above or
below its current reading.
Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy
to reset when you refuel.
Resets the elapsed time of your current trip.
Changes the displayed measurement on the multi-
information display.
Turn the ambient meter feature on or off.
Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights
stay on after you close the doors. ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
5°F 0°F 5°F
(U.S.) 3°C 0°C 3°C
(Canada)
ON
OFF
IGN OFF
TRIP A
AUTO
KM
MILES
ON
OFF
60 sec
30 sec
MET ER SET UP
(P.96)
LIGHTING SETUP
(P.104)
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LANGUAGE SELECT ION
ADJUST OUTSIDE
TEMP. DISPLAY
TRIP A RESET with REFUEL
ELAPSED TIME RESET
DISPLAY KM/MILES
METER COLOR CHANGE
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING T IME
Default setting
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Description Setting Option
Group Setup Page
Menu Item
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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There is one custom setting f or the
lighting setup:
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME
While ‘‘LIGHTING SETUP’’ is
shown, press the SEL/RESET
button to enter the customize mode.
Each time you press the INFO ( /) button, the screen changes as
shown in the illustration. Press the
INFO ( / ) button until you see
the setting you want to customize,
then press the SEL/RESET button
to enter your selection. Lighting Setup
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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: Press the SEL/RESET button.
: Press the INFO button .
: Press the INFO button . See page
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Interior Light Dimming Time
Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
When your selection is successf ully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customize item screen.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’
message appears, go back to
‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING
TIME’’ and repeat the procedure
again.
The interior lights f ade out when you
close all doors. To change how long
thelightsstayonbeforetheyfade
out, f ollow these instructions:
You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘LIGHTING
SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( /
) button repeatedly. Select the desired setting (15 SEC,
30 SEC, or 60 SEC) by pressing the
INFO ( / ) button, then enter
your selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Turn Signal
OFF
Parking and interior lights
Headlights on
High Beams
Flashhighbeams
Rotate the switch
counterclockwise also to spray the
window washer and turn the wiper
on.
Hold past ON to activate the rear
window wiper a f ew times and to
spray the rear window washer. Rotate the switch clockwise to
turn the rear window wiper ON.
The wiper operates every 7
seconds af ter completing two
sweeps. When you turn the wiper switch to
the ‘‘OFF’’ position, the wiper will
return to its parked position. OFF Therearwindowwasherusesthe
same f luid reservoir as the wind-
shield washer. When you shif t the transmission to
the reverse position with the f ront
windshield wiper activated, the rear
wiper operates automatically even if
the rear wiper switch is of f .
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2. Turn Signal and Headlights
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights
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Press this button once to
lock all doors and the hatch. Some
exterior lights will f lash once. When
you push LOCK twice within 5
seconds, the horn will sounds to
verify that the doors are locked and
the security system has set. You
cannot lock the doors if any door or
the hatch is not f ully closed or if the
key is in the ignition switch. Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door (or all the
doors and the hatch depending on
the door lock setting). Push it twice
to unlock the remaining doors and
the hatch. Some exterior lights will
flash twice when you push the
button the first time.
If you do not open any door or the
hatch within 30 seconds, the doors
automatically relock and the security
system sets. The ceiling light and the door
activated spotlights come on when
you press the UNLOCK button if the
lights are in the door activated
position. If you do not open any door
or the hatch within 30 seconds (or
whatever setting of the interior light
dimming time is set to), the light(s)
will f ade out. If you relock the doors
and the hatch with the remote
transmitter before 30 seconds have
elapsed, the light(s) will go of f
immediately.
To change the lock/unlock setting
and the relock timer setting, refer to
the customized settings on page . The keyless lock acknowledgment
beep and f lashing of the lights can
be deactivated (see page ).
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LOCK UNL OCK
Remote Transmitter
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LED
LOCK BUTTON
UNLOCK
BUTTON PANIC
BUTTON
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You can use the cargo area cover to
conceal your parcels and protect
them f rom direct sunlight.To extend the cargo area cover, pull
out the cover f rom the housing by
pulling the handle on the cover’s
leading edge, then clip the mounting
rods in the slots at both sides of the
hatch opening.To retract the cover, slip the rods
out of the hooks and guide the cover
so it rolls back f ully into its housing.
Do not store parcels on the cargo
area cover. The cover may break if
weight is placed on it.
On Canadian EX model only
Cargo Area Cover
Interior Convenience Items
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HANDLE
MOUNTING ROD
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The cargo area cover housing unit
can be removed to give you more
cargo space.
Release each side of the housing unit
by pushing one end of the unit
toward the other end and lifting it
upward.To reinstall the cargo area cover
housing unit, place one end of the
unit in the holder on the side panel,
then push it into the side panel
slightly and insert the other end into
its holder.
Make sure the housing unit is
securely placed so it will not come
loose while you are driving.
You can store the cargo area cover
under the cargo area f loor.Open the cargo f loor lid.
Open the cargo area cover holder
lids located on both sides of the
cargo area f loor.
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St oring t he Cargo A rea Cover
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HOUSING UNIT Push
LID
CARGO AREA
COVER
LID
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It will not power an automotive type
cigarette lighter element.
Make sure to put the socket cover
back in place to prevent any small
foreign objects from getting into the
socket.To open the console compartment,
pull up on the lever and lif t the
armrest.
To close, lower the armrest, and
push it down until it latches.The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on. Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push.
On EX models only
On EX models only
Console CompartmentGlove Box
Interior Convenience Items
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Tousethevanitymirrorontheback
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
To use the sun visor, pull it down.
You can also use the sun visor at the
side window. Remove the support
rod from the clip and swing the sun
visor toward the side window.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
Touseacoathook,slideitout
slightly, then pull it down.
Make sure the coat hook is pulled up
when you are not using it. This hook
is not designed f or large or heavy
items.
On U.S. EX models and Canadian
models
Vanity Mirror
Sun Visors
Coat Hook
Interior Convenience Items
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COAT HOOK
EX model is shown.
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