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1. Headlight and turn signal switch
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Emergency flasher switch
4. Clock
5. Center vents
6. Car audio
7. Auxiliary box
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Rear window defogger switch
10. Coupe and liftback— Power rear view mirror control switch
(without power windows)
Convertible—
Convertible top control switch and
quarter window control switches
11. Cigarette lighter
12. Ignition switch
13. Cruise control switch
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
15. Instrument panel light control knob
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Hood
To open the hood, do the following.1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up onthe auxiliary catch l ever and lift the
hood.3. Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. and return the support rod to its
clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the
hood and make sure it locks into place.
If necessary, press down gently on the
front edge to lock it.
CAUTION
After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood securely from falling down
on to your head or body.
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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1−8
Other equipment
Clock
Cigarette lighter and ashtray
Glovebox
Auxiliary box
Cup holder
Luggage cover
Floor mat
Clock
The digital clock indicates the time.
The key must be in the ”ACC” or ”ON”
position.
To reset the hour: Push the ”H” button.
To reset the minutes: Push the ”M” button.
If quick adjustment to a full hour is de-
sired, push the ”:00” button.
For example, if the ”:00” button is de-
pressed when the time is between
1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00.
If the time is between 1:30—1:59, the
time will change to 2:00. If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the clock, the time dis-
play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one
o’clock).
When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the time indi-
cation will be reduced.
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Auxiliary box
To open the auxiliary box, press on the
knob and pull out the box lid.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the auxiliary box closed
while driving.
Cup holder
The cup holder is designed for holding
cups or drink−cans securely in its
holes.
To use the cup holder, pull it out.
When the cup holder is pulled out to the
first click, you can also use the ashtray.
CAUTION
Do not place anything else on the
cup holder, as such item may be
thrown about in the compartment
and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or an
accident.
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden
stop while driving, keep the cup
holder retracted when it is not in
use.
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