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Instrument Panel
CRUISE
CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH (LX/EX Sedan) WIPER/
WASHER
SWITCH
DIGITAL CLOCK
(Si Hatchback
and LX/EX Sedan)
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
SWITCH
HAZARD
WARNING
LIGHT
SWITCH
GLOVE BOX
ASHTRAY
HEATING/
COOLING
CONTROL
PANEL
CIGARETTE
LIGHTER (Except for STD
Hatchback)
POWER
MIRROR
ADJUSTMENT
SWITCH
(LX/EX Sedan)
IGNITION
SWITCH
HORN
BUTTON
PANEL
BRIGHTNESS CONTROLDIAL
LIGHT SWITCH/
TURN SIGNAL/ HI/LO BEAM SWITCH FUSE
BOX
HOOD
RELEASE
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Warning and Indicator Lights
Si Hatchback and LX/EX Sedan
STD/DX Hatchback and DX Sedan
Shift Lever Position Indicator (Automatic Transmission only)A lighted indicator between the fuel and coolant temperature
gauges shows which gear you have selected.
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights
When the turn signal lever is pushed for left or right turns, the
appropriate green indicator arrow on the instrument panel will blink along with the signal. Pushing the hazard warning switch will make
all turn signals and both arrows blink (see page 37 ).
Headlight High Beam Indicator Light
This blue indicator light will go on whenever the high beams are switched on (see page 36 ).
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Lights
Turn Signals Push the turn signal lever down to
signal a left turn, and up for a right
turn. The indicator and appropriate signal lights will blink. The lever will
return automatically to its original
position when the steering wheel is
returned to straight ahead.
For lane changing, you can signal by
pushing the lever part way up or down (to the first stop) and holding
it there; the lever will return to its original position when you release
it. If either turn signal indicator lights up but does not blink, blinks
faster than usual or does not light up at all, check for a burned out bulb or fuse.
Headlights
Turn the light switch to the first
position ( ) for taillights, side
marker lights, position lights, license plate lights, and instrument panel
lights. Turn to the second position
( ) to add the headlights.
High Beam/Low Beam Switch
The headlights may be switched between low beam and high beam
by pulling the turn signal lever
towards you. The blue high beam indicator light will be on when the
high beam is on.
Headlight Flasher
To flash the headlights, pull lightly on the turn signal lever and release. Pull and release
FIRST
STOP
FIRST
STOP LEFT TURN RIGHT TURN
Turn FIRST POSITION
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Hazard Warning System
This system should be used only
when your car is stopped under
emergency or hazardous conditions.
To activate, push the hazard warn- ing switch ( ). The front and rear
turn signals will blink simultaneously and both indicator lights will flash. Push the switch ( ) again to turn
the system off.
Panel Brightness Control
When the light switch is in either of
the two "ON" positions, the intensi-
ty of the instrument lights can be adjusted by turning the panel bright-
ness control dial.
Interior Light
The interior light has a three posi- tion switch. The light is off all the
time in the OFF position. In the mid-dle position, it goes on only when a
door is opened. In the ON position, it is on all the time.
(cont'd)
OFF
ON
DOOR
ACTIVATED
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Check the following items at each fuel stop:
1. Engine oil level.
2. Radiator coolant level.
Check the following items periodically: 1. Brakes: for braking efficiency, brake pedal travel and hydraulic
fluid level.
2. Lights: for operation of headlights, taillights, side marker lights, stoplights, turn signals and back-up lights.
3. Tires: for correct pressures (including spare); inspect for cuts and uneven or excessive wear. Rotate every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
in the pattern shown on page 97.
4. Steering: for excessive play or vibration while driving. 5. Exhaust system: for leaks or loose mounts.
6. Wipers: for operation of windshield wipers and washer, and condition of wiper blades.
7. Seat belts: for condition of fabric and buckles, and operation of the restraint mechanism.
8. Battery condition.
9. Clutch adjustment (clutch pedal free travel).
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Bulb Replacement
NOTE:
See pages 117 and 120 for bulb specifications.
Front turn signal lights
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Rear side marker, turn signal, brake/taillights and back-up lights
(Back-up lights: Hatchback only)
(Hatchback)
(Sedan)
Interior light
Luggage area light
(except for STD Hatchback)
(Hatchback)
(Sedan)
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Index (cont'd)
Inspection................................. 25
Passive Belt.............................. 10
Pregnant Women..................... 25
Rear Center Seat Belt.............. 20
Replacement............................. 25 Shoulder Belt Buckle............. 113
Seats
Front Seat................................... 6
Head Restraints.......................... 7
Rear Seat.................................... 8
Shifting
Automatic................................ 64
Manual....................................... 61
Spare Tire Changing a Flat Tire............... 106
COMPACT Spara Tire........... 104
Spark Plugs Replacement............................. 87
Specifications (Hatchback) ..116Specifications (Sedan).......... 119
Speedometer.................................. 28
Starting the Engine......................... 58
Steering Anti-theft Column Lock .......... 57Power Steering......................... 85
Tilt Steering.............................. 32
Stuck Car..................................... 112
Sunroof........................................... 52
If the Sunroof Won't Close..... 53
Maintenance............................. 53
Operation.................................. 52
Sunshade.................................. 52
Tachometer.................................... 28
Temperature Gauge, Coolant....... 28 Tilt Steering.................................... 32
Tire Air Pressure............................. 94
Balancing................................... 97
Chains....................................... 95
Changing a Flat Tire............... 106COMPACT Spare.................. 104
DOT Tire Quality Grades....... 122
Inflation Pressures................... 94 Requirement............................. 96
Rotation.................................... 97
Snow Tire................................. 95
Spare Tire............................... 104
Specification (Hatchback).... 116 Specification (Sedan)............ 119
Tools............................................. 105
Towing.......................................... 111
Transmission
Capacity.................................... 79
Identification Number............ 121
Oil/Fluid..................................... 78
Shifting the Automatic............ 64
Shifting the Manual.................. 61
Transmission............................ 78
Treadwear.................................... 122
Trip Meter....................................... 28
Trunk Access From Rear Seat....... 8
Trunk Lid........................................... 5
Turn Signals.................................... 36
Warning Lights............................... 29
Warranty Service........................ 127Washer Rear Window Washer............. 34Reservoir Capacity.................. 33
Windshield Washer.................. 33
Washing........................................ 100
Waxing......................................... 101
Windows
Appearance Care................... 100
Power Windows...................... 43
Windshield Defogger..................... 51 Windshield Washer....................... 33
Windshield Wipers........................ 33
Wiper Blades ..................................
88
Wipers Rear Windo
w Wiper................ 34
Windshield Wipers................... 33
Vehicle Identification Number.... 121
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