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WARNING
cNever let children ride unrestrained or
extend their hands or face out of the
window. Do not attempt to hold them in
your lap or arms. Some examples of
dangerous riding positions are shown
in the illustrations.
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WARNING
cThe seat belts and the supplemental
curtain side-impact air bags are most
effective when you are sitting well back
and upright in the seat. The curtain
side-impact air bag inflates with great
force. Do not allow anyone to place
their hand, leg or face near the side roof
rails or to extend their hand out of the
window or lean against the door. Some
examples of dangerous riding positions
are shown in the previous illustrations.
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-3
Tachometer....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-5
Fuel gauge....................................2-6
Compass and outside temperature display
(if so equipped)...................................2-6
Outside temperature display.....................2-7
Compass display...............................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders.......2-9
Checking bulbs................................2-9
Warning lights................................2-10
Indicator lights................................2-13
Audible reminders.............................2-15
Security systems.................................2-15
Vehicle security system (if so equipped)..........2-15
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-18
Switch operation..............................2-18
Rear window wiper and washer switch..............2-19
Rear window defroster switch......................2-20
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-20
Headlight control switch........................2-20
Fog light switch (if so equipped)...................2-22Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-22
Horn............................................2-23
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-23
Power outlet (if so equipped)......................2-24
Storage.........................................2-25
Storage compartment..........................2-25
Roof headliner net (if so equipped)..............2-26
Map pocket...................................2-26
Cup holders..................................2-27
Glove box....................................2-27
Console box (if so equipped)...................2-28
Luggage hooks (if so equipped).................2-29
Tonneau cover (if so equipped)..................2-30
Windows........................................2-31
Power windows (if so equipped)................2-31
Manual windows..............................2-33
Sunroof (if so equipped)...........................2-33
Manual sunroof................................2-33
Removing/installing............................2-34
Interior light......................................2-35
Map lights (if so equipped)........................2-35
Illuminated entry system...........................2-36
Battery saver (if so equipped)...................2-36
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How to arm the vehicle security sys-
tem
1. Close all windows.(The system can be
armed even if the windows are open.)
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the hood and all doors. Lock all doors.
The doors can be locked with the key, power
door lock switch or with the keyfob.
Keyfob operation:
cPush the
button on the keyfob.
All doors lock. The hazard lights flash
twice and the horn beeps once to indicate
all doors are locked.
cWhen the
button is pushed with
all doors locked, the hazard lights flash
twice and the horn beeps once as a re-
minder that the doors are already locked.
The horn may or may not beep once.
Refer to “Silencing the horn beep feature”
later in this section.
c
If a door is open and you push thebutton the doors lock but the horn does not
chirp and the hazard lights do not flash.
cConfirm that the SECURITY indicator light
comes on. The SECURITY light stays on for
about 30 seconds and then begins to flashonce every 3 seconds. The system is now
armed. If, during this 30-second time period,
a door is unlocked by the key or the keyfob,
or the ignition key is turned to ACC or ON,
the system will not arm.
cIf the key is turned slowly when locking
the door, the system may not arm. Fur-
thermore, if the key is turned exces-
sively to the unlock position, the sys-
tem may be disarmed when the key is
removed. If the indicator light fails to
glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door
once and lock it again.
cEven when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
arm with all doors and the hood closed
and locked and the ignition key in the
OFF position. Turn the ignition key to
the ACC or ON to turn the security
system off.
The vehicle security system is NOT armed if 1 of
the following occurs:
cA door is unlocked or the ignition key is
turned to the ACC or ON position during the
30 seconds in which the SECURITY light
stays on.
cThe SECURITY light blinks at a steady 1/2
second on - 1/2 second off rate (a door or
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cDo not operate the washer if the reser-
voir tank is empty.
cDo not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.
cPre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir
tank to mix the washer fluid concen-
trate and water.To operate the wiper, push the switch to
the
side.
To operate the washer, push and hold the switch
down to the
side. The wiper will cycle
twice.
CAUTION
cDo not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
cDo not operate the washer if the reser-
voir tank is empty.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the window and ob-
scure your vision. Warm the rear window
with the defroster before you wash the
rear window.
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REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
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To defrost the rear window glass, start the engine
and push the rear window defroster switch on.
The rear window defroster indicator light on the
switch comes on. Push the switch again to turn
the defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the rear window defroster.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
s1When turning the switch to theposi-
tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights come on.
s2When turning the switch to theposi-
tion, the headlights come on and all the other
lights remain on.
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Type B
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
SWITCHHEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones. They
are rated at 12 Volts 120 Watts maximum.
CAUTION
cTake care as the outlet and plug may be
hot during or immediately after use.
cThis power outlet is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.
cDo not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.cUse this power outlet with the engine
running. (If the engine is stopped, this
could result in a discharged battery.)
cAvoid using when the air conditioner,
headlights or rear window defroster is
on.
cBefore inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.cPush the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may blow.
cWhen not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
outlet.
Front
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Rear
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POWER OUTLET (if so equipped)
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POWER WINDOWS (if so equipped)
WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while
it is in motion and before closing the
windows. Use the window lock switch
to prevent unexpected use of the power
windows.
cDo not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls and become
trapped in a window. Unattended chil-
dren could become involved in serious
accidents.
1. Door lock/unlock button
2. Window lock button
3. Front passenger side
4. Right rear passenger side
5. Left rear passenger side
6. Driver side automatic switch
Driver’s side power window switch
The driver’s side control panel is equipped with
switches to open or close all of the windows.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position, or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s dooris opened during this period of about 45 sec-
onds, power to the windows is canceled. To open
a window, push the switch and hold it down. To
close a window, pull the switch up. To stop the
opening or closing function at any time, simply
release the switch.
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Front passenger power window switch
The passenger window switch operates only the
corresponding passenger window. To open the
window push the switch and hold it down
s1.To
close the window, pull the switch up
s2.
Rear power window switch
The rear power window switches open or close
only the corresponding window. To open the
window, push the switch and hold it down
s1.To
close the window, push the switch up
s2.
Locking passengers’ windows
When the window lock button is depressed, only
the driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it again to cancel the window lock function.
Automatic operation
To fully open the driver window, press the driver
window switch down to the second detent and
release it; it need not be held. The window auto-
matically opens all the way. To stop the window,
lift the switch up while the window is opening.
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MANUAL WINDOWS
The side windows can be opened or closed by
turning the hand crank on each door.
MANUAL SUNROOF
Tilting the sunroof
Pull the handle downs1, then push the handle up
to the fully tilted position
s2.The sunroof can-
not be removed.
WARNING
cIn an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open sunroof.
Always use seat belts and child
restraints.cDo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out of
the sunroof opening while the vehicle is
in motion or while the sunroof is
closing.
CAUTION
cDo not open sunroof when gear basket
is in place.
cAlways remove the gear basket before
opening sunroof. The sunroof may be
scratched if it is opened with the gear
basket in place.
For instructions to remove the gear
basket, refer to “Roof rack with gear
basket” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.
cRemove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the sunroof before opening.
cDo not place heavy objects on the sun-
roof or surrounding area.
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