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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overview2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster overview5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Instrument panel overview
1. Side vents
2. Tilt steering lock release lever
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Garage door opener
6. Garage door opener box or auxiliary
box
7. Electric moon roof switch
8. Personal lights
9. Glove box
10. Power door lock switches
11. Power window switches
12. Automatic transmission selector lever
13. Parking brake lever
14. Ashtray
15. Cup holders
16. Front drive control lever
17. Lower vent
18. Hood lock release lever
19. Fuel filler door opener
20. Window lock switch
21. Power rear view mirror control switches
(with power windows)
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1. Seat heater switch (for passenger)
2. Headlight and turn signal switch, and
front fog light switch
3. Wiper and washer switches
4. Back window and rear view mirror
defoggers switch
5. Driving pattern selector button
6. Clock
7. Emergency flasher switch
8. Power back window switch
9. Theft deterrent system/Engine
immobiliser system indicator light
10. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder
light
11. Air conditioning controls
12. Car audio
13. Ashtray
14. Power outlets
15. Cigarette lighter
16. “OUT/T” (outside temperature) button
17. Ignition switch
18. Cruise control switch
19. Center differential lock switch
20. Instrument panel light control knob
21. Power rear view mirror control switch
(without power windows)
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
or
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗
1
Low oil pressure warning light∗
1
Low fuel level warning light∗
1
Brake system warning light∗
1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗
1
Discharge warning light∗
1
Anti lock brake system warning light∗
1
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light∗
1
SRS warning light∗
1
Unengaged “Park” warning light∗
1
Open door warning light∗
1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light∗
1
Headlight high beam indicator light Turn signal indicator lights
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗
1
Vehicle skid control system and traction control
system (two wheel drive models) or active
traction control system (four wheel drive models)
warning light
∗
1
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You can also open the back window when
the back window wiper is working. At that
time, the wiper stops working until the
window is closed again.
If you push in the window lock switch on
the driver ’s door (with power windows) or
on the instrument panel (without power
windows), the back window cannot be op-
erated.
With power windows (driver’s door)
Without power windows
(instrument panel)
OPERATING FROM OUTSIDE
After turning and holding the key for a few
seconds, the back window will move as
far as holding the key.
To open: Turn the key counterclockwise.
To close: Turn the key clockwise.
You can also open the back window when
the back window wiper is working. At the
time, the wiper stops working until the
window is closed again.
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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/or 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
as they may interfere with the seat
lock mechanism or unexpectedly
push up the seat position adjusting
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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CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the
vehicle is moving. It may cause the
driver to mishandle the vehicle and
an accident may occur resulting in
death or serious injuries.
On some models, since the mirror
surfaces can get hot, keep your
hands off them when the defogger
switch is on.
With power windows (door armrest)
Without power windows
(instrument panel)
To adjust a mirror, use the switches.
1. Master switch—To select the mirror to
be adjusted
Place the switch at “L” (left) or “R”
(right).
2. Control switch—To move the mir-
ror
P ush the switch in the desired
direction.
Mirror can be adjusted when key is in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not
operate the control or scrape the mir-
ror face. Use a spray de icer to free
the mirror.
—Power Rear view mirror
control
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Lights, Wipers and Defogger
Headlights and turn signals84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flashers85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel light control86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog lights86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior light86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal lights87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment light87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch light88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wipers and washer88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back window wiper and washer89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back window and outside rear view mirror defoggers90 . . . . . . . . . . . .
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