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Performance Shifting (Option)
Press PERFORM SHIFT to allow the transaxle to shift
at higher engine speeds, increasing acceleration
performance. An indicator light on
the switch will glow
when performance shifting is in operation.
Downshifts will occur at a lower percentage of
accelerator application while you’re in the
PERFORM
SHIFT mode.
Press NORMAL
SHIFT to have the transaxle shift at
lower engine speeds, increasing fuel economy. An
indicator light on the switch will glow when normal
shifting
is in operation.
Computer Command Ride (Option)
Vehicles equipped with COMPUTER COMMAND
RIDE provide improved passenger ride comfort under a
variety of road and driving conditions.
For normal driving conditions, press the
TOURING
RIDE button to get a more refined comfortable ride.
When driving conditions require improved handling,
press the
PERFORM RIDE button to get a firm ride.
This mode minimizes how much the passenger
compartment leans in turns, and decreases the
up-and-down motion
of the front and rear of the vehicle
during acceleration or braking.
Note that even in the TOURING RIDE mode, the
system will adjust to rapid cornering, acceleration or
braking.
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Parking Brake
A
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal
down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake
pedal with your left foot.
If the ignition is on, the brake
system warning light will come on.
If you start to drive away with the parking brake set, a
chime
will sound after the vehicle has traveled 46 feet
(14 meters). To
release the parking brake, use the
PUSH TO
RELEASE park brake pedal. Hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right foot and push
the park brake
pedal with your left foot. This will unlock the pedal.
When you lift your left foot, the park brake pedal
will
follow it to the release position.
If you try to drive away with the parking brake on, the
brake light stays on and a chime sounds until you
release
the parking brake or recycle the ignition.
I NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake,on can cause
your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to
replace them, and you could also damage other
parts
of your vehicle.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking. on any hill,
see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That section shows
what to do first to keep the trailer
from moving.
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Windshield Wipers
The windshield wipers are
controlled by
turning the
band marked WIPIER.
For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away
from you to the LO position. For high speed wiping,
turn the band further, to HI. To stop the wipers, move
the band to OFF.
The wiper speed may be set for a long or short delay
between wipes. This
can be very useful in light rain or
snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The
closer to
LO, the shorter the delay.
Heavy snow or ice can overload
your wiper motor. A
circuit breaker will stop the mator until it cools. Clear
away snow
or ice to prevent an overload.
Keep
in mind that damaged wiper blades may prevent
For a single wiping cycle,
turn the band to MIST. Hold you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid
it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
stop after one cycle.
If you want more cycles, hold the blades before using them. If your blades do become
band on MIST longer. damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
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Windshield Washer
At the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever there’s a
paddle with the word
PUSH on it. To spray washer fluid
on the windshield, push the paddle for less than a
second. The wipers will clear the window and there
either stop or return to your preset speed. For more
washer cycles, push and hold the paddle. Remember,
driving without washer fluid can be dangerous.
A bad
mud splash can block your vision. You could hit another
vehicle or
go off the road. Check your washer fluid level
often.
Some models have a
WASHER FLUID warning, that
indicates
if the fluid level in the windshield washer is
low. See “Low Washer Fluid Warning Light” in the
Index.
NOTICE:
When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer
fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze
and damage your washer fluid tank and
other parts
of the washer system. Also,
water doesn’t clean
as well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only 314 full
when it’s very cold. This allows for
expansion, which could damage the tank
if
it is completely full.
windshield washer.
It can damage your
washer system and paint.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your
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To Get Out of Cruise Control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal; OR
Move the cruise switch to OFF.
Cruise Control with Traction Control
Activated
When the Traction Control System is turned on and
becomes activated by sensors, it will automatically turn
off the cruise control. See “Traction Control System” in
the Index.
To Erase Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, or
shift into
PARK (P), your cruise control set speed
memory
is erased.
Lamp Controls
Parking Lamps: Pull the
switch to the first stop to
turn on the:
Parking Lamps
0 Side Marker Lamps
0 Taillamps
0 Instrument Panel Lamps
Headlamps: Pull the switch out all the way to turn on
the headlamps, together with:
0 Parking Lamps
Side Marker Lamps
Taillamps
Instrument Panel Lamps
Push the switch in all the way to turn all the lamps off.
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Lamps On Reminder
If you open the driver’s door while leaving the lamps on
and the ignition off, you will hear a warning tone.
Daytime Running Lamps (Canada Only)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) make it easier to see
the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be
helpful in many different driving conditions,
but they
can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn
and before sunset.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the
DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system
will make your low-beam headlamps come on at a
reduced brightness when:
0 The ignition is on,
The headlamp switch is off, and
The transaxle is not in PARK (P).
When the DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps
will be
on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps
won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lighted either. When it’s dark
enough outside, your low-beam
headlamps will change to full brightness. The other
lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come
on. When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps
will go
off, and your low-beam headlamps change to the
reduced brightness
of DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, shift the
transaxle into
PARK (P). The DRL will stay off until
you shift out of PARK
(P).
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system
any time you need it.
At night, you can turn off all exterior lamps when
you
are in PARK (P) by moving the twilight sentinel control
all the way to OFF. If it was off, move the control to the
right
to turn it on, then back off. The lamps will come
back
on when you put the transaxle in gear.
Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high
to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you.
Then release it.
When the high beams are
on, this blue light on the
instrument panel also will
be on.
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Instrument Panel Intensity Control
You can brighten or dim your instrument cluster lamps
by rotating the headlamp switch. Rotate the switch all
the way counterclockwise to turn on the interior
courtesy lamps. Rotate the switch clockwise to
turn off
the instrument cluster lamps and displays.
Twilight Sentinel (Option)
Push in the headlamp switch
to
turn your headlamps off.
Rotate the twilight sentinel
switch clockwise from
OFF.
Depending on how dark it becomes outside, the twilight
sentinel
turns your headlamps on automatically, when
they’re needed. Avoid covering the sensor located near
the windshield, by the defroster outlet
-- otherwise your
headlamps will stay on. The
twilight sentinel will keep your headlamps on
for as
long as three minutes to light your way when you leave
your vehicle. Rotate the twilight sentinel switch to
MAX
for a three-minute delay. Rotate it the other way to
reduce the delay.
Also, it’s possible that your headlamps might go out if
you drove from a dark area into a bright area, such as a
lighted parking lot.
If this happens, turn on your
headlamps with the regular headlamp switch.
Fog Lamps
The switch for your fog
lamps is in the overhead
An indicator light in the switch will glow when the fog
lamps are switched
on. Your headlamps must be on low
beams, or your parking lamps must be on, for your fog
lamps to work.
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Inside Manual Rearview Mirror Automatic Rearview Mirror
When
you are sitting in a comfortable driving position,
adjust the mirror
so you can see clearly behind your car.
Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and
side to side. The day-night adjustment allows you to
adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the lights behind
you. Pull the tab forward for daytime use. Push it back
for night use. The
mirror automatically changes to reduce glare when
set
in the ON position. One photocell on the back of the
mirror senses when it is becoming
dark outside. Another
photocell is built into the mirror surface
to sense
headlamps behind you.
The mirror will darken gradually
to reduce glare. This
change may
take a few moments.
Pressing the switch on the bottom of the
mirror turns off
the dayhight function. The mirror will stay in the day
setting.
To keep the photocells operating well, occasionally
clean them with a cotton swab
and glass cleaner.
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