Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 13
Entertainment Systems 16
AM/FM stereo with CD 16
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 19
Rear seat controls 23
Climate Controls 26
Manual heating and air conditioning 26
Rear passenger climate control 27
Rear window defroster 27
Lights 28
Driver Controls 37
Windshield wiper/washer control 37
Steering wheel adjustment 38
Power windows 42
Mirrors 43
Speed control 44
Locks and Security 53
Keys 53
Locks 53
Anti-theft system 54
Seating and Safety Restraints 63
Seating 63
Safety restraints 68
Air bags 78
Child restraints 82
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•The front outboard safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is
designed to extend the seat belt webbing in a controlled manner. This
helps reduce the belt force acting on the user’s chest.
BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if
the safety belt assembly automatic locking retractor feature or
any other safety belt function is not operating properly when checked
according to the procedures in Workshop Manual. Failure to replace
the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in
collisions.
Vehicle sensitive mode
This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle
movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner
sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km/h
(5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce
forward movement of the driver and passengers.
Automatic locking mode
How to use the automatic locking mode
•Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.
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