
2 Instruments and controls
Meters and gauges ................................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer ..................................2-4
Tachometer ............................................................2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................2-4
Fuel gauge .............................................................2-5
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ......................2-6
Theft warning (if so equipped) .............................2-10
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................2-11
Rear window wiper and washer switches ............2-12
Rear window defogger switch ..............................2-13
Headlight control switch .......................................2-13
Daytime running light system (Canada only) .......2-13
Autolamp switch (if so equipped) .........................2-14
Turn signal switch .............................................2-15
Cornering light ......................................................2-15
Instrument brightness control ...............................2-15
Hazard warning flasher switch .............................2-16Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ashtray ............2-16
Rear power point ..................................................2-17
Coin tray ...............................................................2-18
Compact disc and audio cassette storage
compartment.........................................................2-18
Cup holder ............................................................2-19
Power window ......................................................2-20
Automatic power window switch ..........................2-21
Sunroof (if so equipped).......................................2-22
Manual rear windows ...........................................2-22
Power rear windows (if so equipped) ..................2-23
Clock.....................................................................2-23
Interior lights .........................................................2-24
Luggage compartment lights ................................2-24
Personal reading light ..........................................2-25
Spotlights ..............................................................2-25
ZX

The sunroof operates when the ignition key
is in the ON position, or for 15 minutes after
the ignition key is turned to the OFF posi-
tion. If the driver's or passenger's door is
opened during this 15 minute period, de-
layed power to the sunroof is cancelled.
Sliding the sunroof
To open the roof, push and hold the OPEN
side of the switch.
To close the roof, push and hold the CLOSE
side.
Tilting the sunroof
To tilt up, first close the sunroof, then push the
UP side of the tilt switch. To close the sunroof,
push the DOWN side of the tilt switch.
Sun shade
Open and close the sun shade by sliding it
forward or backward. The shade opens
when the sunroof opens, but it must be
closed manually.
WARNING
cIn an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
sunroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints.
c
Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out of
the opening while the vehicle is in
motion or while the sunroof is closing.
CAUTION
c
Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before opening.
cDo not place any heavy object on the
sunroof or surrounding area.To open the manual rear windows, pull the
rear portion of the latch toward you until it
releases. To lock the window in the open
position, push the latch rearward until you
hear it latch. To close the windows, pull the
latch toward you and push the rear portion
of the latch toward the rear of the vehicle
until you feel it latch.
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SUNROOF (if so equipped) MANUAL REAR WINDOWS
2-22Instruments and controls
ZX

Use the vent buttons on the power sunroof
controls to open and close the power rear
windows. To open one of the rear power
windows, press the indented side of the
switch. To close the window, press the
raised side of the switch.
The power rear windows operate when the
ignition key is in the ON position, or for 15
minutes after the ignition key is turned to the
OFF position. If the driver's or passenger's
door is opened during this 15 minute period,
delayed power to the rear windows is can-
celled.The digital clock displays time when the
ignition key is in ACC or ON.
If the power supply is disconnected, the
clock does not indicate the correct time.
Readjust the time.
How to view the clock mode
Push the CLK button to alternate the radio
frequency and the time in the display. In the
clock mode, press any radio function to
automatically display the radio frequency for
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POWER REAR WINDOWS
(if so equipped)CLOCK
Instruments and controls2-23
ZX

A/C button is pressed again to turn it off.
The indicator light on the A/C button re-
mains illuminated unless the button is
pressed to turn it off, or the OFF air control
button is pressed.
Cooling
This mode is used to cool and dehumidify.
1. Push the
button in.
2. Turn the fan control dial to select speed.
3. Push the air conditioner button. The indi-
cator light comes on.
4. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
cFor quick cooling when the outside tem-
perature is high, push the air recirculation
button to the on position. Be sure to
return the air recirculation button to the
off position for normal cooling.
cOpening the windows helps to vent heat
buildup when parked in the sun.
Dehumidified heating
This mode is used to heat and dehumidify.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.2. Push the
button in.
3. Turn the fan control dial to select speed.
4. Push the air conditioner button. The indi-
cator light comes on.
5. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Dehumidified defogging
This mode is used to defog the windows
and dehumidify.
1. Push the
button in.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
3. Move the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
When the
button is pushed, the air
conditioner automatically turns on to de-
fog the windshield, (however, the light
does not illuminate unless illuminated in
the previously selected mode) and the air
recirculation mode automatically turns
off.
Operating tips
cKeep windows and sun roof closed while
the air conditioner is in operation.cAfter parking in the sun, drive for two or
three minutes with the windows open to
vent hot air from the passenger compart-
ment. Then, close the windows. This
allows the air conditioner to cool the
interior more quickly.
cThe air conditioning system should be
operated for about ten minutes at
least once a month. This helps pre-
vent damage to the system due to lack
of lubrication.
cIf the engine coolant temperature gauge
exceeds the H (hot) position, turn the air
conditioner off. See ``If your vehicle over-
heats'' in the ``In case of emergency''
section for additional information.
4-6Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
ZX

Three-passenger bench seat in fully
forward position .................................... 1-67
Three-passenger bench seat in storage
position ................................................. 1-65
Seats/floor mats ......................................... 1-64
Self-adjusting brakes ................................. 8-17
Service manual order form ...................... 10-21
Seven passenger seating .......................... 1-65
Shifting
Automatic transmission .......................... 5-6
Sliding three-passenger seat ..................... 1-14
Spark plug replacement............................. 8-12
Speedometer ............................................... 2-4
Spotlights (See map light) ......................... 2-25
SRS warning label ..................................... 1-23
Starting
Before starting the engine ...................... 5-5
Jump starting................................. 6-8, 8-12
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting......................................... 6-10
Starting the engine ................................. 5-8
Steering
Power steering fluid ...................... 10-2, 8-9
Tilting steering wheel............................ 3-17
Stop light .................................................... 8-22
Storage
Coin tray ............................................... 2-18
Compact disc storage........................... 2-18
Under seat storage tray.......................... 1-7
Sun shade.................................................. 2-22
Sunroof ...................................................... 2-22Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels ............ 1-23
Switch
Autolamp switch ................................... 2-14
Automatic power window switch .......... 2-21
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 2-16
Headlight control switch ....................... 2-13
Ignition switch ......................................... 5-4
Overdrive switch ..................................... 5-7
Rear window defogger switch .............. 2-13
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ................................................ 2-12
Turn signal switch................................. 2-15
Windshield wiper and washer switch ... 2-11
T
Tabletop seats ............................................. 1-7
Tachometer .................................................. 2-4
Theft warning ............................................. 2-10
Three way catalyst....................................... 5-2
Three-passenger bench seat..................... 1-34
Three-passenger bench seat in fully
forward position ......................................... 1-67
Three-passenger bench seat in storage
position....................................................... 1-65
Tilting steering wheel ................................. 3-17
Timing belt ................................................. 10-7
Timing chain .............................................. 10-7
Tire
Flat tire.................................................... 6-2
Spare tire .............................................. 8-30Tire chains ............................................ 8-28
Tire placard......................................... 10-11
Tire pressure ........................................ 8-26
Tire rotation .......................................... 8-28
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Types of tires ........................................ 8-27
Uniform tire quality grading ................ 10-18
Wheels and tires ......................... 10-8, 8-26
Wheel/tire size ...................................... 10-8
Towing
Tow truck towing .................................. 6-12
Towing load/specification chart .......... 10-14
Trailer towing ...................................... 10-13
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........ 8-8
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-5
Travel (See registering your vehicle in
another country)......................................... 10-9
Trip odometer .............................................. 2-4
Turn signal switch ...................................... 2-15
U
Under seat storage tray ............................... 1-7
Uniform tire quality grading ..................... 10-18
V
Vanity mirror .............................................. 3-19
Vehicle dimensions and weights ............... 10-8
Vehicle identification .................................. 10-9
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