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„Headlight flasher„
Headlight flasher
Do not hold the lever in the flashing position for
more than just a few seconds.
To flash the headlights, pull the lever toward you and
then release it. The high beam will stay on for as long
as you hold the lever. The headlight flasher works
even though the lighting switch is in the “OFF” posi-tion.
When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light “ ” on the instrument panel also comes on. „
Daytime running light system
„Daytime running light system
The tail lights, parking lights, and side marker
lights are not turned on by the daytime running
light system. The light switch must always be
turned to the “ ” position when it is dark
outside.
The low beam headlights will automatically come on at
reduced brightness when t he engine has started, un-
der the following conditions: y The parking brake is fully released.
y The light switch is in the “OFF” or “ ” position.
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Turn signal leverTurn signal lever
1) Right turn
2) Left turn
To activate the right turn signal, push the turn signal le-
ver up. To activate the left turn signal, push the turn
signal lever down. When the turn is finished, the lever
will return automatically. If the lever does not return af-
ter cornering, return the lever to the neutral position by
hand.
To signal a lane change, push the turn signal lever up
or down slightly and hold it during the lane change.
The turn signal indicator lights will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. The lever will return auto-
matically to the neutral pos
ition when you release it.
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Illumination brightness controlIllumination brightness control
1) Brighten
2) Darken
When the lighting switch is in the “ ” or “ ”
position, you can adjust brightness of the instrument
panel illumination for better visibility.
To brighten, turn the cont rol dial counterclockwise.
To darken, turn the control dial clockwise.
Parking light switchParking
Light switch
The parking light switch operates regardless of the ig-
nition switch position.
By pushing the front end of this switch, following lights
will come on.
– Parking lights
– Front and rear side marker lights
– Tail lights
– License plate lights
To turn off, push the rear end of the parking light switch.
Avoid leaving these lights on for a long time because
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that will run down the battery.Front fog light buttonFront fog light button
The front fog lights operat
e only when the headlights
are on low beam. Push the front fog light button to turn
the front fog lights on.
Press the button again to turn them off.
The indicator light located on the button will illuminate
when the front fog lights are on.
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Rear window defogger buttonRear window
Defogger button
y Do not use sharp instruments or window
cleaner containing abrasives to clean the inner
surface of the rear window. They may damage
the conductors printed on the window. y To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not operate the defogger continu-
ously for any longer than necessary.
The rear window defogger operates only when the ig- nition switch is in the “ON” position.
The rear window defogger bu
tton is located on the cli-
mate control panel.
To turn on the defogger, push the button. To turn it off,
push the button again.
The indicator light located on the button lights up while
the rear window defogger is operating.
The defogger will automatically shut off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes. If the window clears 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 defrosting or defogging is desired when you
restart your vehicle, you have to push the button to
turn it on again.
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Windshield wiper de icer (if equipped)Windshield
Wiper deicer
To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not operate the windshield wiper deicer con-
tinuously for any longer than necessary.
The windshield wiper deicer operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
Before turning on the windshield wiper deicer, remove
any snow from the windshield. To turn on the wind- 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 approximately 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 igni-
tion switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
If deicing is not complete when you restart your vehi-
cle, you have to push the
button to turn the deicer on
again.
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MirrorsMirrors
Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are
properly adjusted befor
e you start driving.
„ Inside mirror
„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. T
Auto-dimming mirror/c ompass (if equipped)
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Auto-dimming mirror/compass
1) Left button
2) Auto dimming indicator
3) Photosensor
4) Right button
The auto-dimming mirror/co mpass 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
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will illuminate. yBy 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 trans mission is shifted into re-
verse. This is to ensure good rearward visibility during reversing. 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 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, spot light, 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 (approximately 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.
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1) Selection switch
2) Direction control switch
1. Press either end of the se lection 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. T
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.
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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.Tilt steering wheelTilt 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
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