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6.
For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
vi
Page
1Power door lock switch and power window switches 21, 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Power rear view mirror control switches 107 . . . . . .
3Rear fog light switch 31
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Headlight cleaner switch 34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Headlight, turn signal and fog light
switch 28, 30, 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Transmission shift switches 234
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Instrument panel light control 53
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Cruise control switch 241
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Wiper and washer switches 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Ignition switch 227
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Emergency flasher switch 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Outside temperature display/Clock 59
. . . . . . . . . . . .
13Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 47 . . . . . Page
14Automatic air conditioning controls
180
. . . . . . . . . .
15Car audio 194
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16Seat heater switches 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17Glove box 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Parking brake lever 228
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Driving pattern selector switch
(Automatic transmission) 230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Ashtray 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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21Cigarette lighter 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Automatic transmission selector lever/
Manual transmission gear shift lever 230, 239 . . . . .
23Traction control system off/Snow mode
switch (Manual transmission) 244 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Hood lock release lever 82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SVPC021
12.
PICTORIAL INDEX
xii
EXTERIOR VIEW (Sedan)
Page
1Rear window defogger34
. . . . . . . . . .
2Trunk lid 83
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Moon roof 87
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Wiper and washer 32, 354
. . . . . . . . . .
5Fuel filler door 85
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Outside rear view mirror 106 . . . . . . .
7Door 20
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Tire and wheel 331
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Headlights 28, 356
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Hood 82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
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SVPC022
13.
PICTORIAL INDEX
xiii
EXTERIOR VIEW (SportCross)
Page
1Rear window defogger34
. . . . . . . . . .
2Back door 22
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Moon roof 87
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Wiper and washer 32, 354
. . . . . . . . . .
5Fuel filler door 85
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Outside rear view mirror 106 . . . . . . .
7Side door 20
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Tire and wheel 331
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Headlights 28, 356
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Hood 82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For detailed information, refer to the description given in each section.
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SECTION 1 ± 2
27
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Switches
Headlight switch28
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . .
Headlight dimmer and turn signal switch 30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog light switch 31
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
.
Rear fog light switch 31
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. .
Windshield wiper and washer switch 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window wiper and washer switch 33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight cleaner switch 34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger,
and windshield wiper deicer switch 34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window switches 35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heater switches 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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SWITCHES
32
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERSWITCH
SS12013b
1Interval adjuster 2Washer on
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down until you reach
the desired speed setting.
The ignition key must be in the ºONº position.
There are 3 settings:
ºINTº position: Intermittent operation
ºLOº position: Low speed operation
ºHIº position: High speed operation
Twist the interval adjuster upward to increase the wiping
time interval between sweeps, and downward to decrease
it.
The wiper lever must be in the ºINTº position. For mist wiper operations (a single wipe), pull the lever
toward you and release it.
To make the washer squirt, push the button on the end of
the lever.
For information on adding washer fluid, see ºAdding washer
fluidº on page 354.
Some m
odels: If you push the windshield washer switch with
the headlights on, the headlight cleaner operates once
automatically.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
The rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
automatically turns on when you operate the wipers.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may scratch the glass.
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SWITCHES
34
HEADLIGHT CLEANER SWITCH
SV12007
To spray fluid on the headlights, push the switch with the
headlights on.
The ignition key must be in the ºONº position.
Check the fluid level frequently as headlight cleaner uses fluid
a lot. For information on adding washer fluid, see ºAdding
washer fluidº on page 354.
Some models: If you push the windshield washer switch with
the headlights on, the headlight cleaner operates once
automatically.
NOTICE
Do not turn the headlight cleaner on with the washer
fluid tank empty. It may cause the cleaner motor tooverheat.
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
REAR VIEW MIRROR DEFOGGER,
AND WINDSHIELD WIPER DEICER SWITCH
SL12005
To turn the electric rear window defogger on, push the
switch.
The ignition key must be in the ºONº position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window and the
heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear
the surface. Keep your hands off the mirror faces when the
switch is on. An indicator light is on when the defogger is
operating.
Some models: the windshield wiper deicers are optionally
equipped to deice the windshield wiper blades by operating
simultaneously with defogger.
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SECTION 1 ± 6
89
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Comfort adjustment
Front seats90
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . .
Fold±down rear seats 100
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk storage extension 102
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Armrests 103
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints 104
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . .
Tilt steering wheell 106
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. .
Outside rear view mirrors 106
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside rear view mirror 108
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts 11 3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbags 126
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . .
Child restraint 140
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . .
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COMFORT ADJUSTMENT
106
TILT STEERING WHEEL
SV16064
To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering
wheel, pull the lock release lever toward you, tilt the
steering wheel to the desired angle and release the lever.
When the steering wheel is in a low position, it will spring up as
you release the lock release lever.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is
moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle
the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in
death or injuries.
After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up
and down to make sure it is locked in position.
OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS
SV16010
Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your
vehicle in the mirror.
Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen
in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger's side. It is a
convex mirror with a curved surface. Any object seen in a
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than if seen in
a normal flat mirror.
When you push the rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger switch or operate the wipers, the heater panels in the
outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear the mirror surface.
(See º Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger, and
windshield wiper deicer switchº on page 34.)
Some models: When the inside rear view mirror darkens in
ºAUTOº mode, the outside rear view mirrors also darken to
reduce the reflection of the headlights of the following vehicle.
For details, see ºInside rear view mirrorº on page 108.
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