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1 Instruments and controls
Meters and gauges ................................................. 1-3
Speedometer and odometer .................................. 1-3
Tachometer ............................................................ 1-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................ 1-4
Fuel gauge ............................................................. 1-5
Compass and outside temperature display
(If so equipped) ....................................................... 1-5
Clock ....................................................................... 1-8
Warning/indicator light and buzzer .......................... 1-9
Theft warning (If so equipped) .............................. 1-13
Headlight and turn signal switch .......................... 1-15
Windshield wiper and washer switch .................... 1-16
Rear window wiper and washer switch ............... 1-17
Rear window defroster switch .............................. 1-18
Instrument brightness control ............................... 1-18
Front fog light switch ............................................. 1-19
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................. 1-19Heated seats (If so equipped) ............................... 1-20
Cigarette lighter and ash trays ............................. 1-21
Power socket ......................................................... 1-22
Coin tray ................................................................ 1-22
Cup holder ............................................................. 1-23
Glasses case ......................................................... 1-24
Console box .......................................................... 1-24
Luggage board and box ........................................ 1-26
Tonneau cover ...................................................... 1-26
Power window ....................................................... 1-27
Sunroof (if so equipped) ....................................... 1-29
Interior light ........................................................... 1-30
Spot light ............................................................... 1-31
Vanity mirror light ................................................. 1-31
Integrated HomeLink
transmitter
(If so equipped) ....................................................... 1-31
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Driver's supplemental air bag (P.2-23)
Cruise control
set switch
(P.4-14)
Outside mirror remote control
(P.2-42) Headlight/dimmer/turn signal switch (P.1-15)
Front fog light switch (P.1-19)Meter/gauge (P.1-3)
Windshield wiper/washer switch (P.1-16)
Hazard warning flasher switch (P.1-19)
Center ventilator (P.3-2)
Heater/air conditioner control (P.3-3)Compass/outside air temperature display (P.1-5)
Passenger supplemental air bag (P.2-23)
Side ventilator (P.3-2)
Glove box (P.2-10)
Cigarette lighter (P.1-21)
Radio/CD player (P.3-15)/clock (P.1-8)
Rear window wiper/washer switch (P.1-17)
Rear window/outside mirror defroster switch (P.1-18)Ignition switch/steering lock (P.4-5)Heated seat switch (P.1-20)
Tilting steering wheel adjust lever (P.2-41)Hood release handle (P.2-9) Fuse box cover (P.7-21)
Coin tray (P.1-22) Theft warning light (P.1-13) Cruise control main switch (P.4-14)
Instrument brightness control
(P.1-18)
SIC0682
See the page indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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The gauge indicates the APPROXIMATE fuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hill.
The gauge needle is designed to remain in
approximately the same position, even when
the ignition key is turned ªOFFº.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters Empty.This unit is a display unit which possesses the
following functions:
IFunction to measure terrestrial magnetism
and indicate heading direction of vehicle
IFunction to indicate outside air temperature
IFunction to indicate caution for frozen road
surfacesOutside temperature display
Push the switch when the ignition key is in the
ªACCº or ªONº position. The outside tempera-
ture will be displayed in ªÉFº.
ISelecting the indication range
Push the switch to change from ªÉFº to ªÉCº.
IIf the outside temperature drops below the
freezing point, the display indicates
ICE .
SIC0546SIC0590SIC0610
FUEL GAUGECOMPASS AND OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
(If so equipped)
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IWhen the outside temperature is be-
tween 130ÉF (55ÉC) and 158ÉF (70ÉC), the
display shows 130ÉF (55ÉC).
IWhen the outside temperature is lower
than þ20ÉF (þ30ÉC) or higher than 158ÉF
(70ÉC), the display shows only ª
---º
though it is operating. This is not a
problem.
IThe outside temperature sensor is
installed in the front of the radiator.
The display may not indicate the pre-
cise temperature due to the heat of
the road and engine depending on
the direction of the wind and driving
conditions, etc.
IUse the ªICEº indication for reference
only. Confirm the traffic information
and road conditions to drive safely.
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Compass display
Push the switch when the ignition key is in the
ªACCº or ªONº position. The direction will be
displayed.
Zone variation change procedure
The difference between magnetic north and
geographical north is known as variance. In
some areas, this difference can sometimes be
great enough to cause false compass read-
ings. Follow these instructions to set the vari-
ance for your particular location if this hap-
pens:
1. Establish your location on the zone map.
Record your zone number.
2. Push the ªON/OFFº switch in for five sec-
onds until the current zone entry number is
displayed.
3. Press the ªON/OFFº switch repeatedly until
the new zone entry number is displayed.
Once the desired zone number is displayed,
stop pressing the ªON/OFFº switch and the
display will show compass direction within a
few seconds.IIf a magnet is located near the compass
or the vehicle is driven where the terres-
trial magnetism is disturbed, the com-
pass display may not indicate the cor-
rect direction.
IIn places where the terrestrial magne-
tism is disturbed, the correction of the
direction starts automatically, extin-
guishing the direction bar. If turn is
made one or two times, the correction is
complete and the direction bar comes
back on.
Correction functions of the compass
display
The compass display is equipped with auto-
matic correction function. If the direction is not
shown correctly, carry out manual correction
procedure set out below.
Manual correction procedure
1. Push the switch for about 10 seconds. The
direction bar starts blinking.
2. Drive the vehicle slowly in an open and safe
area. The initial correction is completed
while turning one or two turns.
In places where the terrestrial magnetism
is extremely disturbed, the initial correc-
tion procedure may start automatically.The digital clock displays time when the igni-
tion key is in ªACCº or ªONº.
If the power supply is disconnected, the
clock will not indicate the correct time.
Readjust the time.Clock set (Adjustment)
Depressing the ªCLOCKº and the ªº
or ªº buttons together will set hours.
Depressing the ªCLOCKº and ªºor
ªº buttons together will set minutes.
SIC0591
CLOCK
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Clock operation
By pressing the ªCLOCKº button, you can
alternate the clock and the radio/cassette tape
options in the display.
Clock priority mode
In this mode the clock will be shown in the
display. If any radio or cassette tape functions
are activated, the radio, cassette or CD display
will illuminate for ten seconds then return to
the clock mode.
After clock adjustment, the radio is in the
clock priority mode.
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Warning labels about the supplemental air bag
system are placed in the vehicle.The supplemental air bag light, displaying ªAIR
BAGº in the instrument panel, monitors the
circuits of the supplemental air bag. The cir-
cuits monitored by the supplemental air bag
light are the diagnosis sensor unit, supplemen-
tal air bag modules and all related wiring.
After turning the ignition key to the ªONº posi-
tion, the air bag warning light illuminates. The
supplemental air bag warning light will turn off
after about 7 seconds if the system is opera-
tional.
SPA0391SPA0392
WARNING LABELS
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
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To turn the radio on, turn the ignition key to
ªACCº or ªONº. If you listen to the radio with
the engine not running, turn the key to the
ªACCº position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter, build-
ings, bridges, mountains, and other external
influences. Intermittent changes in reception
quality normally are caused by these external
influences.
AM-FM RADIO WITH COMPACT
DISC PLAYER
The electronic tuning radio has an FM Diver-
sity reception system, which employs two an-
tennas. One is a rod type antenna; the other is
an antenna printed on the window. This sys-
tem automatically switches to the antenna
which is receiving less noise.
Radio operation
Pushthe FM/AM button to listen to the radio
and tune in the desired station.
Pushing the FM/AM button while the com-pact disc is playing will turn off the com-
pact disc player and turn on the radio.
Turnthe ON.VOL knob to adjust the volume.
Clock set (Adjustment)
Depressing the ªCLOCKº and the ªº but-
tons together will set hours. Depressing the
ªCLOCKº and ª
º buttons together will set
minutes.
Clock operation
By pressing the ªCLOCKº button, you can
alternate the clock and the radio/cassette tape
options in the display.
SAA0247
RADIO
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