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Instrument panel overview
1. Rear view mirror remote control lever
2. Side vent
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Electric moon roof switch and
personal light
6. Power door lock switch
(vehicles without power windows)
7. Glovebox
8. Power door lock switch
(vehicles with power windows)
9. Power window switches
10. Automatic transmission selector lever or
manual transmission gear shift lever
11. Parking brake lever
12. Hood lock release lever
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1. Power rear view mirror control switch
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
3. Wiper and washer switches
4. Emergency flasher switch
5. Clock
6. Rear window defogger switch
7. Car audio
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Auxiliary box
10. Cup holder
11. Cigarette lighter
12. Ashtray
13. Ignition switch
14. Cruise control switch
15. Tilt steering lock release lever
16. Instrument panel light control knob
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1. Service reminder indicators or indicator
lights
2. Engine coolant temperature gauge
3. Fuel gauge4. Speedometer
5. Trip meter reset knob
6. Odometer and two trip meters
Instrument cluster overview
Ty p e A
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Ty p e B
1. Service reminder indicators or indicator
lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer4. Fuel gauge
5. Trip meter reset knob
6. Odometer and two trip meters7. Thermometer
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge
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Ty p e C
1. Service reminder indicators or indicator
lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer4. Fuel gauge
5. Trip meter reset knob
6. Odometer and two trip meters7. Thermometer
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
Brake system warning light∗
1
Seat belt reminder light∗
1
Discharge warning light∗
1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗
1
Low oil pressure warning light∗
1
Anti-lock brake system warning light∗
1
Open door warning light∗
1
(type A)
(type B)SRS airbag warning light∗
1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗
1
Low fuel level warning light∗
1
(type A)
(type B)
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive−off indicator light
Cruise control indicator light
∗
2
Rear window defogger indicator light
∗
1: For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” in Chapter 1−5.
∗
2: If this light flashes, see ”Cruise control” in Chapter 1−6.
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Power windows
The windows can be operated with the
switch on each door.
The power windows work when the ignition
switch is in the ”ON” position.
OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW
Use the switch on the driver’s door.
Normal operation: The window moves as
long as you hold the switch.
To open: Lightly push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.Automatic operation (to open only):
Push the switch completely down and then
release it. The window will fully open. To
stop the window partway, lightly pull the
switch up and then release it.
Window lock
button
OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WIN-
DOWS
Use the switches on the passengers’
doors. The driver ’s door also has
switches that control the passengers’
windows.
The window moves as long as you hold
the switch.
To open: Push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.
If you push in the window lock button on
the driver ’s door, the passengers’ windows
cannot be operated.
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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 securely locked. Otherwise, the
hood may open unexpectedly while
driving and an accident may occur.
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on
the
a uxiliary catch lever 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
make sure it locks into place. If neces-
sary, 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 security from falling down
on to your head or body.
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