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Overview - Instruments and controls
1. Instrument cluster!p. 104
2. Ignition switch!p. 1453. Supplemental restraint system-air bag
(For driver 's seat)!p. 87
Horn switch!p. 130
4. Hazard warning flasher switch!p. 121
5. Windshield wiper and washer switch!p. 124
6. Vents!p. 231
7. Supplemental restraint system-air bag
(For front passenger 's seat)!p. 87
8. Audio
9. Rear window defroster switch!p. 123
10. Air conditioning!p. 232
11. Fog light switch!p. 121
12. Hood release lever!p. 41
13. Instrument panel light dimmer control!p. 122
14. Combination headlight, dimmer and turn-signal
lever!p. 117
15. Cruise control lever!p . 111
16. Accessory socket!p. 207
17. Parking brake lever!p. 165
18. Gearshift or selector lever!p. 149, 154
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Outside
1. Engine compartment!p. 253
Engine hood!p. 412. Windshield wiper and washer!p. 124
3. Sunroof (if so equipped)!p. 45
4. Outside rear-view mirrors!p. 184
5. Whip antenna!p. 215
6. Headlights!p. 117, 288, 289
7. Front turn signal lights and parking lights
!p. 117, 291
8. Fog lights!p. 118
9. Front side marker lights!p. 292
10. Tire inflation pressure!p. 326
Changing tires!p. 264
Tire rotation!p. 330
Tire chains!p. 331
Wheel covers (if so equipped)!p. 262
11. Locking and unlocking!p. 26
Keyless entry system!p. 29
12. Stop and tail lights!p. 287
13. High-mounted stop lights!p. 296
14. Trunk lid!p. 35
15. License plate lights!p. 296
16. Back up lights!p. 287
17. Rear turn signal lights!p. 287
18. Rear side-marker lights!p. 287
19. Fuel filler!p. 39
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If this problem occurs¼
Problem Do this Ref. Page
Cannot turn the key
(1)ªLOCKº to ªACCº
Turn the key while slightly turning the steering wheel
right and left.
(2)ºACCº to ªLOCKº
Vehicle with automatic transaxle
Check the position of gear selector lever.
The key cannot be removed unless the gear selector
lever is set to the ªPº (PARK) position.
Vehicle with manual transaxle
Place the key at the ``ACC'' position. Push the key in
and turn it.P. 147
Cannot shift the gear selector lever
from the ªPº (PARK) positionShift the gear selector lever while depressing the brake
pedal. Check if the ignition key is in the ªONº position.P. 150, 155
The windows are fogged up.
1.Set the heater/air conditioning mode selection dial to
the ªºorªº position.
2.Turn on the blower.P. 240
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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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CAUTION!
Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level;
running out of fuel could cause damage to the
catalytic converter.
Front fog light indicator
This indicator illuminates while the fog
lights are on.
NOTE:Fog lights will not be operational when high
beam (headlights) are selected.
Charging system warning light
This light illuminates in the event of a
malfunction in the charging system.
This light illuminates when the ignition key
is turned to the ªONº position (engine off). When the
engine is started, the light should go off. Always be sure
that the light goes out before beginning to drive.
CAUTION!
If the charging light remains on after the engine has
started, the battery charging system may be malfunc-
tioning. In this case, take your vehicle to an autho-
rized dealer and have the system checked.
Oil pressure warning light
This light illuminates when the engine oil
pressure is below normal. If the light stays
on while driving, stop the engine as soon as possible and
do not drive until the cause of the low oil pressure is
corrected.
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COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, DIMMER AND
TURN SIGNAL LEVER
Headlights
Rotate the switch to operate the lights.
OFF - All lights off
- Parking, tail, front and rear side marker, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
- Headlights and other lights on
NOTE: Do not leave the headlights and other lamps on
for a long time while the engine is not running. A
discharged battery could result.
Light auto-cutout feature (headlights, fog lights,
etc.)
1. This feature will help prevent a discharged battery. If
the headlamps are left on ª
ºorªº when leaving
the vehicle (ignition key removed, in ªACCº or ªLOCKº
position), the lights will stay on for approximately 10
minutes and then turn off.
2. If the light switch is turned to ON ª
ºorªº
again, the light auto-cutout will not function and the
headlamps will stay on.
When you want to keep the lights on (time delay):
The lights can be made to stay on for about 60 seconds
after the driver leaves the vehicle. This feature provides
the safety of headlight illumination when leaving your
vehicle in an unlighted area.E11A0320
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