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After starting your engine, always turn the
overdrive switch on.
Automatic Transmission Overdrive Switch (conventional type only)
For details, see Automatic transmission" on
page 85 and How to save fuel and make your
vehicle last longer, too" on page 181.
Overdrive switch
For selecting either a three−speed or
four−speed transmission
ON" position
(Shifting into overdrive
possible)
OFF" position
(Shifting into overdrive
not possible)
O/D OFF" indicator light
Shows the overdrive
switch is in OFF" position. Always turn the overdrive switch on for better
fuel economy and quieter driving. Even during ordinary driving, keep the over-
drive switch turned on. (At this time, the O/D
OFF" indicatior light on the instrument cluster
will be off.)
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Instrument panel overview
1. Instrument cluster
2. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift)
3. Center vents
4. Personal lights or interior light
5. Side vents
6. Glove box
7. Power door lock switches
8. Power window switches
9. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever
(floor shift)
10. Cup holder
11. Front drive control lever
12. Tilt steering lock release lever
13. Hood lock release lever
14. Window lock switch
15. Power rear view mirror control switch
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1. Headlight and turn signal switch
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Emergency flasher switch
4. Passenger airbag manual on−off switch
5. Air conditioning controls
6. Car audio
7. Ashtray
8. Cigarette lighter
9. Power outlets
10. Clock
11. Parking brake lever
12. Ignition switch
13. Cruise control switch
14. Rear differential lock button
15. Instrument panel light control knob
16. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector
button (automatic transmission)
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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Trip meter reset knob
7. Odometer and two trip meters
Instrument cluster overview
With tachometer
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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
2. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 3. Speedometer
4. Odometer
5. Fuel gauge
Without tachometer
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
Seat belt reminder light∗1
Low oil pressure warning light∗1
Low fuel level warning light∗1
Brake system warning light∗1
Discharge warning light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Anti−lock brake system warning light∗1
SRS warning light∗1
(type A)
(type B)
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning
light∗1
Unengaged Park" warning light∗1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light∗1
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive−off indicator light Turn signal indicator lights
Driving pattern (POWER mode) indicator light
Automatic transmission indicator lights
Four−wheel drive indicator light
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∗1: For details, see Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers" in Section 1−5.
∗2: If this light flashes, see Cruise control" in Section 1−6. Cruise control indicator light
∗
2
Rear differential lock indicator light
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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.
Key off operation: If both front doors are
closed, they work for 43 seconds even
after the ignition switch is turned off. They
stop working when either front door is
opened.
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.