
CAUTION
IDo not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
IDo not operate the washer if reservoir
tank is empty.
IDo not operate the washer when the
glass hatch is open.
IThe rear window wiper will not operate
when the glass hatch is open.
The rear window wiper will not operate if
the glass hatch is closed with the wiper
switch on. To operate the window wiper,
turn the switch to off and then to on.
IThe glass hatch will not open while the
rear window wiper is operating.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer so-
lution may freeze on the glass hatch and
obscure your vision. Warm the glass
hatch with the defroster before you
wash the glass hatch.To defog the glass hatch and the outside door
mirrors, start the engine and push the switch
on. (The indicator light will come on.) Push the
switch again to turn the defogger off.
It will automatically turn off in approximately 15
minutes. If the window clears before this time,
push the switch off manually.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the
glass hatch, be careful not to scratch or
damage the glass hatch defogger.
SIC1443
SIC1444
GLASS HATCH AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFOGGER SWITCHHEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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Instrument brightness controlThe instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the
or
position.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of
instrument panel lights and power window
switch lights.
When the control is turned upward until a click
sound is heard, the light intensity will be at
maximum. When the control is turned down-
ward until a click sound is heard or felt, the
light will be turned off.
Headlight beam selectTo select the high beam, push the lever for-
ward. Pull it back to select the low beam.Passing signalPulling the lever toward you will turn on the
passing signal even when the headlight switch
is off.Daytime running light system
(Canada only)The headlights automatically illuminate at a
reduced intensity when the engine is started
with the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight switch
in the off position or in the
position. Turn
the headlight switch to theposition for
full illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running lights do
not illuminate. The daytime running lights illu-
minate once the parking brake is released.
The daytime running lights will remain on until
the ignition switch is turned off.
SIC0922
SIC1445
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The power outlet is for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones.
CAUTION
IUse caution as the outlet and plug
may be hot during or immediately
after use.
IThis power outlet is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.
IDo not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
IUse only one power outlet at a time.
IUse this power outlet with the engine
running. (If the engine is stopped,
this could result in a discharged bat-
tery.)
IAvoid using when the air conditioner,
headlights or rear window defogger
is on.
IBefore inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure to turn off the powerswitch of electrical accessory being
used or the ACC power of the vehicle.
IPush the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tempera-
ture fuse may blow.
IWhen not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
socket.
SIC0685B
CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND
ASHTRAY (if so equipped)
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
IMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the windows. Use the
window lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.
IDo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-ingly activate switches or controls
and become trapped in a window.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
The power window operates when the ignition
key is in the ON position.
To open or close the window, push down or
pull up the switch and hold it. The main switch
(driver side switches) will open or close all the
windows.
The power windows are operational for about
45 seconds, even after the ignition key is
turned to the OFF position. If the driver's door
or the front passenger's door is opened during
this period of about 45 seconds, power to the
windows is canceled.The passenger side switch will open or close
only the corresponding window. To open or
close the window, hold the switch down or up.
Locking passenger's windowsWhen the lock button is pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it in again to cancel.
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SIC1471
WINDOWS
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Automatic operationTo fully open or close front windows, com-
pletely push down or pull up the switch and
release it; it need not be held. The window will
automatically open or close all the way. To
stop the window, just pull up or push down the
switch toward the close or open side.
A light press on the switch will cause the
window to open or close until the switch is
released.
Auto reverse function (For front
windows)If the control unit detects something caught in
a front window as it moves up, the window will
be immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be activated
when a front window is closed by automatic
operation when the ignition key is in the ON
position or for about 45 seconds after the
ignition key is turned to the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window oc-
curs.
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the win-
dow.
ELECTRIC SUNROOFThe sunroof will only operate when the ignition
key is in the ON position.
The electric sunroof is operational for about 45
seconds, even if the ignition key is turned to
the OFF position. If the driver's door or the
front passenger's door is opened during this
period of about 45 seconds, power to the
sunroof is canceled.
SPA1157
SIC0560A
SUNROOF (if so equipped)
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsKeys .......................................................................... 3-2
Doors ......................................................................... 3-2
Locking with key ................................................... 3-3
Front window open/close with key ....................... 3-3
Locking with inside lock knob............................... 3-3
Locking with power door lock switch (if so
equipped).............................................................. 3-4
Child safety rear door lock ................................... 3-4
Remote keyless entry system ................................... 3-5
How to use remote keyless entry system ............ 3-5
Battery replacement ............................................. 3-8
Hood .......................................................................... 3-9
Rear door ................................................................ 3-10
Key operation ..................................................... 3-10
Spare tire carrier (if so equipped) ........................... 3-10Glass hatch ............................................................. 3-11
Key operation ..................................................... 3-11
Fuel filler lid ............................................................. 3-12
Opener operation ............................................... 3-12
Fuel filler cap ...................................................... 3-12
Steering wheel ........................................................ 3-14
Tilt operation....................................................... 3-14
Sun visors ............................................................... 3-14
Using the sun visors ........................................... 3-14
Mirrors ..................................................................... 3-15
Inside mirror ....................................................... 3-15
Outside mirrors ................................................... 3-15
Automatic seat positioner (if so equipped) ............. 3-16
Automatic seat positioner operation ................... 3-16
Cancel switch ..................................................... 3-18
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LOCKING WITH KEY
ManualTo lock the door, turn the key towards the front
of the vehicle. To unlock, turn it towards the
rear.PowerThe power door lock system allows you to lock
or unlock all doors including the back door
simultaneously.
ITurning the driver's door key to the front of
the vehicle will lock all doors.ITurning the driver's door key one time to
the rear of the vehicle will unlock the corre-
sponding door. From that position, return-
ing the key to neutral (where the key can
only be removed and inserted.) and turning
it to the rear again within 5 seconds will
unlock all doors.
FRONT WINDOW OPEN/CLOSE
WITH KEYTurn the driver's door key to the unlock posi-
tion and hold for about 1 second, the front
windows will begin to lower.
To stop opening, turn the key to the neutral
position.
To close the front windows with the door key
cylinder, turn the key to the lock position and
hold for about 1 second.
To stop closing, turn the key to the neutral
position.
In the event of a hand in the way, or other
obstruction, the auto reverse function will acti-
vate.
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOBPushing or pulling the door inside lock knob to
the lock or unlock will lock or unlock the
corresponding door.
To lock from the outside without a key, move
the inside lock knob to the LOCK position.
Then close the door. When locking the door
this way, be certain not to leave the key inside
the vehicle.
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Unlocking doors1. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob
once.
IOnly the driver's door unlocksIThe hazard indicator flashes once if all
doors are completely closed with the igni-
tion key in any position except the ON
position.
IThe interior light turns on and the light timer
activates for 30 seconds when the switch isin the centerqposition with the ignition key
in any position except the ON position.
2. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob
again within 5 seconds.
IAll doors unlock
IThe hazard indicator flashes once if all
doors are completely closed.
If the following operation is not carried out
within 5 minutes after pressing the
UNLOCK button, all doors will be locked
automatically.
Iany door is opened.
Ithe ignition key is turned to the ON
position
The interior light can be turned off without
waiting for 30 seconds by turning the ignition
switch to the ON position or by locking the
doors with the keyfob.
Opening the front windowPush the UNLOCK button on the keyfob.
The driver's door will unlock.
Continue to press the UNLOCK button for 3
seconds. The driver's and front passenger's
windows will be lowered.
Continue to press the UNLOCK button until
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