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Instrument panel overview
1. Side defroster outlets
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Automatic transmission selector lever
5. Center vents
6. Garage door opener box or auxiliary
box
7. Electric moon roof switch or
personal light switch
8. Front personal lights or front interior
light
9. Power door lock switches
10. Power window switches
11 . G l o v e b o x
12. Auxiliary boxes
13. Tilt steering lock release lever
14. Hood lock release lever
15. Parking brake pedal
16. Window lock switch
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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the
auxiliary 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
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.
Theft deterrent system
To deter the vehicle theft, the system
is designed to give an alarm if any of
the front, sliding or back doors or hood
is forcibly unlocked or the battery ter-
minal is disconnected and then recon-
nected when the vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights, tail lights and
other exterior lights.
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Seats
While the vehicle is being driven, all ve-
hicle occupants should have the seatback
upright, sit well back in the seat and prop-
erly wear the seat belts provided.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle unless the
occupants are properly seated. Do
not allow sitting on top of a
folded−down seatback, or in the
luggage compartment. Persons not
properly seated and not properly re-
strained by seat belts can be se-
verely injured in the event of emer-
gency braking or a collision.
During driving, do not allow pas-
sengers to stand up or move
around between seats. Severe inju-
ries can occur in the event of emer-
gency braking or a collision.
Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot
pedals, steering wheel and instrument
panel controls are within easy reach of
the driver.
CAUTION
Adjustments should not be made
while the vehicle is moving, as the
seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.
When adjusting the seat, be careful
not to hit the seat against a pas-
senger or luggage.
After adjusting the seat position,
try sliding it forward and backward
to make sure it is locked in posi-
tion.
After adjusting the seatback, exert
body pressure to make sure it is
locked in position.
Do not put objects under the seats
except putting in the auxiliary box.
The objects may interfere with the
seat−lock mechanism or unexpect-
edly push up the seat position ad-
justing lever; the seat may suddenly
move, causing the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
While adjusting the seat, do not put
your hands under the seat or near
the moving parts. You may catch
and injure your hands or fingers.
Front seats—
—Seat adjustment
precautions
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Other equipment
Clock172 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and ashtray172 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlets173 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box173 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Garage door opener box174 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary boxes177 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder178 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First−aid kit and warning reflector holder179 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire pressure warning system180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1− 9
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If the center panel does not contact with
your garage door opener transmitter:
Check to see if spacer is on correct
pin.
Attach another spacer to the top of
original spacer. Check operation. If re-
quired, continue add spacers until con-
tact is achieved.
If the transmitter is clattering during driv-
ing, fill in a piece of felt or pad to prevent
the transmitter from clattering.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden
stop, always keep the garage door
opener box closed while driving.
Keep the remained spacers away
from children.
The auxiliary box and garage door
opener box (stored in the glove box)
are interchangeable.
Removing the cover—
Half open the cover. Pinch each hinge and
pull it out of its pivot one by one as
shown above.
Do not remove the cover forcibly.
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Installing the cover—
Align the hinges to the pivots, and press
each hinge with a thumb until you hear a
click.
Make sure that the cover opens and
closes smoothly.
Auxiliary boxes
Your vehicle has several types of auxil-
iary box. To use them, open as shown
in the following illustrations.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the auxiliary box closed
while driving.
NOTICE
Type A—In hot weather, inside of the
vehicle becomes very hot. Do not
leave anything flammable or deform-
able such as a lighter, the glasses,
etc. inside.Type A (front roof)
Type B (instrument panel)
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CAUTION
Do not place anything else other
than cups or drink−cans on the cup
holder, as such items may be
thrown about in the compartment
and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or in
an accident.
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, keep the cup holder
closed when it is not in use.
AUXILIARY BOX
Although the first−aid kit and warning
reflector themselves are not included as
original equipments, this auxiliary box
(rear left side) can be used to store
them.
To open the auxiliary box, push down the
lever and pull the lid.FIRST−AID KIT AND WARNING REFLEC-
TOR HOLDER
This belt is designed to hold the first−
aid kit and warning reflector.
To use the belt, do the following.
1. To loosen the belt, pull the buckle rear-
ward.
2. To tighten the belt, pull the belt for-
ward.
Make sure the first−aid kit and warning
reflector are securely held.
First−aid kit and warning
reflector holder
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