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Instrument panel overview
1. Rear view mirror remote control levers
2. Side defroster outlets
3. Side vents
4. Instrument cluster
5. Center vents
6. Glove box
7. Electric moon roof switch and
personal light
8. Garage door opener box or
auxiliary box
9. Power door lock switches
10. Power window switches
11 . C u p h o l d e r s
12. Cup holder or rear ashtray
13. Seat heater switches
14. Parking brake lever
15. Automatic transmission selector lever
or manual transmission gear shift lever
16. Auxiliary boxes
17. Hood lock release lever
18. Window lock switch
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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the
hood.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. Then lower the hood and make sure
it locks into place. If necessary, press
down gently on the front edge to lock it.
Theft deterrent system
To deter the vehicle theft, the system
is designed to give an alarm if any of
the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly un-
locked or the battery terminal is discon-
nected and then reconnected when the
vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights and tail lights.SETTING THE SYSTEM
1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK”
position and remove it.
The indicator light will start flashing when
the key is removed from the ignition
switch. (See “Engine immobiliser system”
for details.)
2. Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle.
3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and
hood.
The indicator light will come on when all
the doors, trunk and hood are closed and
locked.
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Other equipment
Clock144 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside temperature gauge145 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet147 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box147 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Garage door opener box148 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary box151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grocery bag hooks153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction control system153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 box (type A)
To use the box, open it as shown
above.
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
In hot weather, inside of the vehicle
becomes very hot. Do not leave any-
thing flammable or deformable such
as a lighter, the glasses, etc. inside.
Auxiliary box (type B)
To use the box, pull on the handle.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the auxiliary box closed
while driving.
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Auxiliary box (type C)
To use the box, push down the knob
and pull it out completely.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the auxiliary box closed
while driving.
Cup holder
Front
Rear
The cup holder is designed for holding
cups or drink−cans securely.
Front: To use the holder, open the lid.
Rear: To use the holder, pull it out.
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.
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