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shield wiper deicer, push the button. The indicator light
located on the button lights up while the windshield
wiper deicer is operating.
The windshield wiper deicer will automatically shut off
after about 15 minutes. If the wiper blades have been
deiced completely before that time, push the button to
turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If deicing is
not complete when you restart your vehicle, you have
to push the button to turn the deicer on again.Mirrors
Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are
properly adjusted before you start driving. „
Inside mirror
1) Tab
The inside mirror has a day and night position. Pull the
tab at the bottom of the mirror toward you for the night
position. Push it away for the day position. The night
position reduces glare from headlights.
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TAuto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped)
1) Left button
2) Auto dimming indicator
3) Photosensor
4) Right button
The auto-dimming mirror/compass has an anti-glare
feature which automatically reduces glare coming
from headlights of vehicles behind you. It also con-
tains a built-in compass. y By pressing and releasing the left button, the auto-
matic dimming function is toggled on or off. When the
automatic dimming function is on, the auto dimming in-
dicator light (green) located to the right of the button will illuminate.y
By pressing and releasing the right button, the com-
pass display is toggled on or off. When the compass is
on, an illuminated compass reading will appear in the
lower part of the mirror.
Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode, the mirror sur-
face turns bright if the transmission is shifted into re-
verse. This is to ensure good rearward visibility duringreversing. V Photosensors
The mirror has a photosensor attached on both the
front and back sides. If the glare from the headlights of
vehicles behind you strikes the mirror, these sensors
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detect it and make the reflection surface of the mirror
dimmer to help prevent you from being blinded. For
this reason, use care not to cover the sensors with
stickers, or other similar items. Periodically wipe the
sensors clean using a piece of dry soft cotton cloth or
an applicator. V
Compass calibration
1. For optimum calibration, switch off all nonessential
electrical accessories (rear window defogger, heater/
air conditioning system, spotlight, etc.) and ensure all
doors are shut.
2. Drive to an open, level area away from large metal-
lic objects or structures and make certain the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
3. Press and hold the left button for 3 seconds then re-
lease, and the compass will enter the calibration
mode. “CAL” and direction will be displayed.
4. Drive slowly in a circle until “CAL” disappears from
the display (about two or three circles). The compass
is now calibrated.
5. Further calibration may be necessary should out-
side influences cause the mirror to read inaccurately.
You will know that this has occurred if your compass
begins to read in only limited directions. Should you
encounter this situation, return to step one of the
above procedure and recalibrate the mirror. V
Compass zone adjustment
1. The zone setting is factory preset to Zone 8. Refer
to the “Compass calibration zone” map at the end of
this manual to verify that the compass zone setting is
correct for your geographical location.
2. Press and hold the right button for 3 seconds then
release, and the word “ZONE” will briefly appear and
then the zone number will be displayed.
3. Press the right hand button repeatedly to cycle the
display through all possible zone settings. Stop cycling
when the correct zone setting for your location is dis-
played.
4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds will exit the
zone setting mode. „ Outside mirrors
T Convex mirror (Passenger side)
Objects look smaller in a convex mirror and far-
ther away than when viewed in a flat mirror. Do
not use the convex mirror to judge the distance
of vehicles behind you when changing lanes.
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jects that you view in convex mirror.
T Adjusting mirrors
To adjust the mirrors by hand, push where indicated
by the arrows. T Remote control mirror switch
The remote control mirrors operate only when the ig-
nition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. 1) Selection switch
2) Direction control switch
1. Press either end of the selection switch, “L” for the left, “R” for the right.
2. Move the direction control switch in the direction
you want to move the mirror.
3. Return the selection switch to the neutral position
to prevent unintentional operation.
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually.
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Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)
To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not operate the defogger continuously for
any longer than necessary.
The outside mirror defogger operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
1) Indicator light
To turn on the outside mirror defogger, push the but-
ton while the engine is running. The indicator light located on the button will come on
when the outside mirror defogger heater in operation.
To turn it off, push the button again.
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Tilt steering wheel
Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position
while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle
control and result in personal injury.
1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to the “Front seats”
section (chapter 1).
2. Pull the tilt lock lever down.
3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
4. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
5. Make sure that the steering wheel is securely
locked by moving it up and down.
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Horn
To sound the horn, push the horn pad.
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Climate control
Ventilator ....................................................... 4-2 Driver’s side ventilators ................................... 4-2
Center ventilators ............................................. 4-2
Front passenger’s side ventilators ................. 4-3
Air flow selection .............................................. 4-4
Manual heating and air conditioning system ........................................................ 4-5Control panel ..................................................... 4-5
Heater operation ............................................... 4-7
Air conditioner operation ................................. 4-10
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner ................................................. 4-11
Air filtration system (if equipped) ................ 4-13

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Climate controlVentilator „
Driver’s side ventilators
1) Open
2) Close
Move the thumb-wheel up and down or right and left to
adjust the flow direction. „
Center ventilators
Move the thumb-wheel up and down or right and left to
adjust the flow direction.
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„Front passenger’s side ventilators
1) Open
2) Close
Move the thumb-wheel up and down or right and left to
adjust the flow direction.
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