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Power Remote Control Mirrors (Option)
If you have power mirrors, they can be adjusted from
inside the vehicle.
Select the mirror you
want to move by turning
the knob clockwise to
adjust the passenger's
side mirror and
counterclockwise to
adjust the driver's side
mirror. The center
position is neutral.
Then, adjust the mirror angle by pressing the outer
arrows on the knob until the mirror is adjusted to where
you want it.Heated Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)
Your outside mirrors can
be defrosted by pressing
the button located near
the fan control.
An indicator light in the button will light anytime the
heated outside mirrors are activated.
Your rear window defogger comes on whenever the
heated mirrors are on. If your vehicle has a rear window
defogger, see ªRear Window Defoggerº in the Index.

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Storage Compartments
Your front storage compartment is at the center of the
instrument panel extension, by the floor. To open the
compartment, press down on inside portion of the
handle and the compartment will open automatically.
Storage compartments may also be included on the
inside of each front door.
Cigarette Lighter/Ashtray
The front ashtray is located on the instrument panel
extension, at the center of the instrument panel.
Lift up on the ashtray door to open it.
NOTICE:
If you store paper and other things that burn in
your ashtrays, they could be set on fire by
cigarettes or other smoking materials. That could
cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle.
Do not store papers and other things that burn in
your ashtrays.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way and let
go. When it's ready, it will pop back out by itself.

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NOTICE:
Holding a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating can make it overload,
damaging the lighter and the heating element.
Just push the lighter all the way in and let go.
When it's done, it will pop back by itself.
To remove the front ashtray, pull up on the tab with a
key or similar object inserted in the tab, and lift the
ashtray out.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors.
You can also swing them from side to side.
Visor Vanity Mirror (Option)
Some visors have mirrors built in, with or without
lamps. Just lift the mirror cover on each visor to turn the
lamps on, if you have them.

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The Instrument Panel - Your Information System
The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Lamp Control
B. Air Vents
C. Instrument Panel Cluster
D. Comfort Controls SystemE. Audio System
F. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
G. Horn
H. Convenience TrayI. Cigarette Lighter
J. Cupholder
K. Ashtray

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Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can
tell you how far your
vehicle has been
driven since you last
set the trip odometer
to zero.
To reset the trip odometer, fully press the reset button
located near the trip odometer readout.
The trip odometer can show either total miles or trip
miles using this button located on the instrument cluster.
Electronic Road
-Speed Governor
(Gasoline Engines) (Option)
This optional system automatically controls top vehicle
speed. The system controller receives a signal from the
vehicle speed sensor and reduces power when the
vehicle speed reaches the maximum 65 mph (105 km/h)
governed speed.
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save you or
others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As you
will see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the
engine just to let you know they're working. If you are
familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed
when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to let you know when
there's a problem with your vehicle.

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When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells you
what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They're a big help.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a tone will
come on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is
already buckled.
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay
on for about 20 seconds,
then it will flash for about
55 seconds.
If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the tone
nor the light will come on.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol.
The system checks the air bag's electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical
problem. The system check includes the air bag sensor,
the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing
and diagnostic module. For more information on the air
bag system, see ªAir Bagº in the Index.
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This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and
it will flash for a few seconds. Then the light should go
out. This means the system is ready.

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If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
CAUTION:
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you
start your vehicle, it means the air bag system
may not be working properly. The air bags in
your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they
could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle
serviced right away if the air bag readiness light
stays on after you start your vehicle.
The air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the
light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Charging System Light
This light should come on
briefly when you turn on the
ignition, before starting the
engine, as a check to show
you it is working.
After the engine starts, the light should go out. If it stays
on or comes on while you are driving, you may have a
problem with your charging system. It could indicate a
problem with the generator drive belt, or some other
charging system problem. Have it checked right away.
Driving while this light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with this light on, it
helps to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.

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When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will come on when you set your parking brake. The light
will stay on if your parking brake doesn't release fully.
If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released,
it means you have a brake problem.
Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into
two parts. If one part isn't working, the other part can
still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you
need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake
problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
United States CanadaThis light should come on briefly when you turn the
ignition key to RUN. If it doesn't come on then,
have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there's
a problem.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the
road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.
It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the
vehicle towed for service. See ªTowing Your Vehicleº in
the Index.
CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working properly
if the brake system warning light is on. Driving
with the brake system warning light on can lead
to an accident. If the light is still on after you've
pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.