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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P.76, 77)
MOONROOF
(P.113)
CRUISE CONTROL
(P.179)
A/T model is shown. (P.83) TILT ADJUSTMENTHORN
(P.82)
PARKING BRAKE (P.
81)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER (P.78,
79)
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.81) HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
(P.204) SHIFT LEVER (A/T)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols65
(P.68)
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P.66, 325)
(P.68) IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR
LAMP
(P.66, 326)
CHARGING
SYSTEM
IND
ICATOR
(P.327)
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR
(P.70) (P.67) SEAT BELT
REMINDER LIGHTHIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P. 69) DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
(P.70) (P.66)PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.69) LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF
INDICATOR
(P.67)
(P.69)
(P.70) TAILGATE AND HATCH GLASS OPEN INDICATOR
(P.67) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Canadian models onlyCanadian models only
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) with
the headlight switch of f and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.This light comes on with the high
beam headlights. See page for
inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page f or inf ormation
on operating the cruise control. This light comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.This light comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this light come on
(see page ).
77 76
258
179
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Low Fuel IndicatorWasher Level Indicator
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols69
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Thetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The hazard warning lights switch is
on the dashboard between the
center air vents.
The tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel. The controls under the lef t air vent
are f or the moonroof and the cruise
control.To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols75
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS SHIFT LEVER (A/T)
(P.204)
(P.76, 77)
CRUISE CONTROL
(P.179) MOONROOF
(P.113)
TILT ADJUSTMENT
(P.83) (P.82) PARKING BRAKE
HORN
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.81)
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
(P.81)
(P.78, 79)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
A/T model is shown.
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Heating and Cooling .128
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What Each Control Does . 128
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How to Use the System . 131
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To Turn Everything Of f . 136
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Audio System .137
Audio System (U.S. and ........................
Canadian LX) .138
AM/FM/Cassette/CD Audio ....................................
System .138
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Operating the Radio . 139
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Adjusting the Sound . 143
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Audio System Lighting . 144
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Digital Clock .144
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Operating the CD Player . 146
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CD Player Error Indications . 148
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Operating the CD Changer . 149
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .150
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .151
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Tape Search Functions . 152
Audio System (U.S. EX and .......
Canadian EX and EX-L) . 154
AM/FM/Cassette/CD ........
Changer Audio System . 154
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Operating the Radio . 155.................
Adjusting the Sound . 159
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Audio System Lighting . 160
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Radio Frequencies . 160
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Radio Reception .161
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Digital Clock .162
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .164
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Tape Search Functions . 165
Caring f or the Cassette .....................................
Player .168
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Operating the CD Changer . 169
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Loading CDs in the Changer . 170
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Operation .172
Removing CDs from the .................................
Changer .174
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Protecting Compact Discs . 176
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .177
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Thef t Protection .178
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Cruise Control .179
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures127
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Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h). Push in the Cruise Control Master
Switch to the lef t of the steering
column. The indicator in the
switch will light.
Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
conditions such as city driving,
winding roads, slippery roads, heavy
rain, or bad weather. You should
have f ull control of the vehicle under
those conditions.
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Using t he Cruise Cont rol
Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures179
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Thecruisecontrolmaynotholdthe
set speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down to the desired speed. This
will cancel the cruise control. To
resume the set speed, press the
RESUME/accel button. The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel comes on.
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshif t to hold the set speed.
Press and release the SET/decel
buttononthesteeringwheel.The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel comes on to
show the system is now activated. Press and hold the RESUME/
accel button. The vehicle will
accelerate. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac-
celerate to the desired cruising
speed and press the SET/decel
button. To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RESUME/
accel button repeatedly. Each time
you do this, your vehicle will speed
up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
3.
Changing t he Set Speed
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Cruise Control
180
RESUME/accel
SET/decel
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Resting your f oot on the brake or
clutch pedal will cause the cruise
control to cancel.
You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Youcancancelthecruisecontrolin
any of these ways:
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Press the Cruise Control Master
Switch.
Press and hold the SET/decel
button. The vehicle will decelerate.
Release the button when you
reach the desired speed.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/decel
button repeatedly. Each time you
do this, your vehicle will slow
down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your f oot. The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel will go out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
decel button. The vehicle will then
maintain the desired speed. Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
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Cancelling t he Cruise Cont rol
Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures181
CANCEL BUTTON