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working properly. The SRS warning light is shared by the
driver 's air bag, the front passenger 's air bag, and the
optional side air bags.
The air bags will operate only when the ignition switch is
in the ``ON'' or ``START'' position
WARNING!
²If any of the following conditions occur, the SRS
is not working properly and you should immedi-
ately have it inspected by an authorized dealer;
²The SRS warning light does not illuminate
when you start the vehicle.
²The SRS warning light does not go out after
several seconds.
²The SRS warning light comes on while driving.
SRS servicing
The entire SRS must be inspected by an authorized dealer
10 years after the vehicle's manufacture date as shown on
the certification label located on the center pillar of the
vehicle, on the driver's side.
WARNING!
²Any maintenance performed on or near the com-
ponents of the SRS should be performed only by
an authorized dealer. Do not permit anyone else to
do service, inspection, maintenance or repair on
any SRS components or wiring. Similarly, no part
of the SRS should ever be handled, removed or
disposed of by anyone except at an authorized
dealer.
Improper work on the SRS components or wiring
could result in an accidental air bag deployment
or could make the SRS inoperative. Either of these
situation could result in serious injury.
²Do not modify your steering wheel or any other SRS
components or related vehicle part. For example,
replacement of the steering wheel, or modifications
to the front bumper or body structure can negatively
affect SRS performance and may lead to possible
injury.
²If your vehicle has received any front-end dam-
age, you should have the SRS inspected by an
authorized dealer to make sure it is in proper
working order.
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WARNING!
²On vehicles with side air bags, do not modify
your front seats, center pillar or center console.
Such modifications can adversely affect SRS per-
formance and may lead to possible injury.
Also, if you discover any tear or open seam in the
seat fabric near the side air bag, have the seat
inspected by an authorized dealer.
²On vehicles with side air bags, if your vehicle has
received any damage on either side, you should
have the SRS inspected by an authorized dealer to
make sure it is in proper working order.
NOTE:
²
When you transfer ownership of the vehicle to another
person, we urge you to alert the new owner that it is
equipped with the SRS and refer that owner to the
applicable sections in this owner 's manual.
²If you decide to junk or scrap your vehicle, we urge
you to first take it to an authorized dealer so that the
SRS can be made safe for disposal.
Caution label
Passenger restraint warning/caution labels for the SRS
are located in the vehicle as shown in the illustration.
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
CONTENTS
mInstrument cluster......................104
NMeter cluster.........................104
NIndicator and warning light package........105
NSpeedometer.........................106
NTachometer..........................106
NFuel gauge..........................107
NOdometer/Trip odometer................108
NEngine coolant temperature gauge..........109
NTurn signal indicators/hazard warning lights . . 110
NHigh beam indicator...................110
NTheft-alarm indicator...................110
NDoor-ajar warning light and chime.........110NAnti-lock braking system warning light
(if so equipped).......................111
NCruise/speed control indicator............111
NLow-fuel warning light and chime..........111
NFront fog light indicator.................112
NCharging system warning light............112
NOil pressure warning light...............112
NMalfunction indicator light
(SERVICE ENGINE SOON)...............113
NSupplemental Restraint System (SRS)-air bag
warning light.........................114
NBrake warning light....................115
NSeat belt reminder/warning light...........116
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NChanging the setting for warning operation . . . 116
NAutomatic transaxle indicator
(if so equipped).......................117
NTraction Control System warning light
(if so equipped).......................117
NWasher fluid level indicator..............117
mCombination headlights, dimmer and
turn signal lever
.......................118
NHeadlights..........................118
NLight auto-cutout feature
(headlights, fog lights, etc.)...............118
NWhen you want to keep the lights on
(time delay)..........................118
NHeadlight reminder chime...............119
NHeadlight flasher (high/low beam).........119
NDimmer (high/low beam change)..........120
NTurn signals..........................120
mFog light switch........................121
mHazard warning flasher switch............122
mInstrument panel light dimmer control.......123
mElectric rear window defroster.............123
mWindshield wipers......................124
mIntermittent wipers.....................125
mWindshield washer.....................126
mPrecautions to observe when using wipers
and washers
..........................126
mDome light...........................127
mLights (dome lights, etc.) auto-cutout
function
.............................128
mReading lights.........................129
mRear personal lights.....................130
mHorn switch..........................130
mGarage door opener (if so equipped)........130
NTraining the Universal Transceiver..........131
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Indicator and warning light package
1. Washer fluid level indicator!P. 1 1 7
2. Anti-lock braking system warning light
(if so equipped)!P. 111
3. Low-fuel warning light!P. 111
4. Brake warning light!P. 1 1 55. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - air bag
warning light!P. 1 1 4
6. Seat belt reminder/warning light!P. 1 1 6
7. Turn signal indicators/hazard warning light!P. 1 1 0
8. Trunk-ajar warning light!P 111
9. Front fog light indicator (if so equipped)!P. 1 1 2
10. Door-ajar warning light!P. 1 1 0
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11. High beam indicator!P. 1 1 0
12. Cruise control indicator!P. 111
13. Theft-alarm indicator (if so equipped)!P. 1 1 0
14. Malfunction indicator light
(SERVICE ENGINE SOON)!P. 1 1 3
15. Oil pressure warning light!P. 1 1 2
16. Charging system warning light!P. 1 1 2
17. Overheating warning light!P. 1 1 4
18. Traction control system warning light
(if so equipped)!P. 1 1 6
19. Automatic transaxle indicator
(Vehicles with Autostick automatic transaxle-if so
equipped)!P. 1 1 6
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.
·The outer scale indicates miles per hour.
·The inner scale indicates kilometers per hour.
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates engine revolutions per minute.
This allows the driver to determine the most efficient
gear range and engine speed combinations.
D04A0500
2.4 liter
engine3.0 liter
engine
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CAUTION!
While driving, care should always be taken to main-
tain normal engine operating temperature. If the
indicator enters the ªHº (hot) position while driving,
the engine is overheating. (Refer to ªEngine over-
heatingº on page 272.)
Turn signal indicators/hazard warning lights
The arrow will flash in unison with the
corresponding exterior turn signals when
the turn signal lever is operated.
Both arrows will flash intermittently when the hazard
warning flasher switch is pressed.
NOTE: If the signal indicator blinks too fast, the cause
may be a faulty turn-signal connection or faulty lamp
bulb.
High beam indicator
A blue light illuminates when the head-
lights are on high beam.
Theft-alarm indicator
When the theft-alarm system has been
armed, the indicator located in the instru-
ment cluster will illuminate and go off in 20
seconds, indicating the system is armed. (See ªTheft-
alarm systemº on page 48.)
Door-ajar warning light and chime
This light illuminates when either door or
the trunk is open or not completely closed.
When the vehicle is moving at more than 5
mph (8 km/h) and the door is open or ajar,
a chime will sound to inform the driver that
the door is not properly shut.
CAUTION!
Before driving, check to ensure that the door-ajar
warning light is off.
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Trunk-ajar warning light and chime
This light illuminates when the trunk lid is
open or not completely closed.
When the vehicle is moving at more than 5
mph (8 km/h) and the trunk lid is open or
ajar, a chime will sound to inform the driver that the
trunk lid is not properly shut.
Anti-lock braking system warning light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on in the event of a mal-
function in the anti-lock braking system.
Always be sure that the light goes out
before beginning to drive.
It also comes on when the ignition key is turned to the
ªONº position and should go out shortly after starting
the engine.
If the light illuminates during driving;
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine.
Test the system by restarting the engine and driving at a
speed of about 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
If the light goes out, there is no abnormal condition.2. If the light does not go out or if it illuminates again,
the anti-lock braking system is not functioning, and only
the standard braking system is functioning.
If this occurs, take your vehicle to an authorized dealer
and have the system checked.
NOTE: If the light remains illuminated after the engine
is started, it indicates that a fault has occured in the
Anti-lock brake system. The standard brake system will
function normally. (Refer to ªAnti-lock braking systemº
on page 169).
Cruise/speed control indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the
cruise/speed control main switch is ªONº.
Low-fuel warning light and chime
When the fuel level in the fuel tank gets
low, the light illuminates and the chime will
also sound. It is recommended that fuel be
added as soon as this light illuminates.
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