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have your vehicle serviced at the
first available opportunity.
Under engine misfire
conditions, excessive
exhaust temperatures could
damage the catalytic converter,
the fuel system, interior floor
coverings or other vehicle
components, possibly causing a
fire.
Fuel reset
Illuminates when the ignition key
is turned to the ON position and
the fuel pump shut-off switch has
been triggered. For more
information, refer toFuel pump
shut-off switchin theRoadside
emergencieschapter.
Air bag readiness
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to
flash or remains on, have the
system serviced immediately.
Safety belt
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON to remind
you to fasten your safety belts. For
more information, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
FUEL
RESET
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Anti-theft system (if equipped)
Refer toAnti-theft systemin the
Controls and featureschapter.
Charging system
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
Check gage
Illuminates when the key is in the
ON position and the engine coolant
temperature is high, the engine oil
pressure is low or the fuel level is
near empty. Refer toEngine
coolant temperature gauge,
Engine oil pressure gaugeor
Fuel gaugein this chapter for
more information.
Door ajar
Illuminates when the ignition
switch is in the ON or START
position and any door is open.
THEFT
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GAGE
DOOR
AJAR
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Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC
position and the driver's door is
opened.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or
parking lamps are on, the ignition
is off (and the key is not in the
ignition) and the driver's door is
opened.
GAUGES
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle
speed.
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Engine oil pressure gauge
This shows the engine oil pressure
in the system. Sufficient pressure
exists as long as the needle
remains in the normal range (the
area between the ªHº and ªLº).
If the gauge indicates low
pressure, switch off the engine
immediately. Check the oil level.
Add oil if needed (refer to
Checking and adding engine oil
in theMaintenance and care
chapter). If the oil level is correct,
have your vehicle checked at your
dealership or by a qualified
technician.
Fuel gauge
Displays approximately how much
fuel is in the fuel tank (when the
key is in the ON position). The
fuel gauge may vary slightly when
the vehicle is in motion. The
ignition should be in the OFF
position while the vehicle is being
refueled. When the gauge first
indicates empty, there is a small
amount of reserve fuel in the tank.
When refueling the vehicle from
empty indication, the amount of
fuel that can be added will be less
than the advertised capacity due to
the reserve fuel.
The FUEL DOOR icon and arrow
indicates which side of the vehicle
the fuel filler door is located.
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2. Press and hold the MODE
control until VAR appears in the
display, then release. The display
should show the current zone
number.
3. Press the MODE control until
the desired zone number appears.
The display will flash and then
return to normal operation. The
zone is now updated.
Compass calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an
open area free from steel
structures and high voltage lines:
²Press and hold the MODE
control until CAL appears in the
display (approximately eight
seconds) and release.
²Drive the vehicle slowly (less
than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles
until CAL indicator turns off in
about 2±3 complete circles.
AUTOLAMP DELAY SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
The autolamp sets the headlamps
to turn on and off automatically.
The autolamp may be set to:
²turn on the lamps automatically
at night
²turn off the lamps automatically
during daylight
²keep the lamps on for up to
three minutes after the key is
turned to OFF
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One touch down
²Press AUTO and release quickly.
The window will open fully.
Depress again to stop window
operation.
Window lock
The window lock feature allows
only the driver to operate the
power windows.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press U to unlock all doors and L
to lock all doors.
Two step unlocking
(if equipped)
When unlocking the driver door
with the key, turn it once toward
the rear of the vehicle to unlock
that door only. Turn the key to the
rear a second time to unlock all
doors.
AUTO
WINDOW LOCK
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POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR
MAT
Position the floor mat so that the
eyelet is over the pointed end of
the retention post and rotate
forward to lock in. Make sure that
the mat does not interfere with the
operation of the accelerator or the
brake pedal. To remove the floor
mat, reverse the installation
procedure.
REAR LIFTGATE
The liftgate area is only intended
for cargo, not passengers. You can
open and close the liftgate from
outside the vehicle. It cannot be
opened from inside the cargo area.
²To open the liftgate window,
unlock the liftgate (with the key
or power door locks) and push
the key lock cylinder.
²To open the liftgate, unlock the
liftgate and pull up on the
handle under the license plate
lamp shield.
To lock the liftgate and the liftgate
window, use the key or the power
door locks, depress the key lock
cylinder or press the door lock
switch on the left side of the cargo
area.
The liftgate door and window
should be closed before driving
your vehicle. If not, possible
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5. Let go of the right end cap. The
clutch will now engage and stop
the shade from losing its spring
tension.
6. Unfold the vinyl and place it
into the end cap slots.
7. Insert the shade into the side
mounting brackets and check to
make sure that it operates
properly.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
The remote entry system allows
you to lock or unlock all vehicle
doors without a key.
The remote entry features only
operate with the ignition in the
OFF position.
Unlocking the doors
Press this control to unlock the
driver door. The interior lamps will
illuminate.
Press the control a second time
within five seconds to unlock all
doors.
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