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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 14
Entertainment Systems 16
AM/FM stereo cassette 16
AM/FM stereo with CD 19
Climate Controls 34
Heater only 34
Manual heating and air conditioning 35
Rear window defroster 37
Lights 38
Headlamps 38
Turn signal control 41
Driver Controls 50
Windshield wiper/washer control 50
Steering wheel adjustment 51
Power windows 52
Mirrors 53
Speed control 54
Locks and Security 61
Keys 61
Locks 61
Anti-theft system 64
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High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is
opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Gearshift warning chime (automatic transaxle only):Sounds when
the gearshift lever is not in P (Park) and the driver’s door is opened.
GAUGES
Speedometer:Indicates the
current vehicle speed.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge:Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range (between“H”and
“C”).If it enters the red section,
the engine is overheating. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.If it enters
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IN-DASH CD/MP3 SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
1.CD door: Insert a CD or MP3
label side up.
2. Soft keys: Press to make various selections in the audio menus.
3. Mute: Press to mute the playing
media. Press again to return.
Turning the volume knob will also
disable the mute feature.
4. Clock: Press to alternate the
display between clock and audio
information.
5. Scan: Radio and CD: Press to
hear a brief sampling of all radio
stations or CD tracks. Press again to
stop.
MP3: Press once for a brief sampling of the tracks on the currently
selected MP3 directory. SCN ALB appears at the bottom of the display.
MUTE
CLK
SCAN
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system will return to the current playing media. Select AUDIO and press
ENTER. Select TRAF ANNOU and press ENTER. Turn the rotary control
to turn on/off. Press BACK to save the setting.Traffic announcements
not available in most U.S. markets.
Loudness: This function boosts the bass frequencies. Select VOLUME
and press ENTER. Select LOUDNESS and press ENTER. Turn the
control to increase/decrease the levels. Press BACK to save the setting.
11. CDC: Press to access the CD
changer. Press the desired soft key
to select from the CDs in the CD
changer. During playback, press to
repeat the current track.
12. CD/MP3: Press to play a
CD/MP3 that is already loaded in
the system. NO CD will appear in
the display and a beep will sound if
there are not any CDs loaded into the system.
Repeat track/repeat album: Press
during CD or MP3 playback to
repeat the current track or, in MP3
mode, the current album. Press the
softkey next to RPT TRCK or RPT
ALB. The track will continue
repeating until you select RPT OFF.
13. AM/FM: Press repeatedly to
select from AM/FM1/FM2/FM3
14. On/off/volume: Press to turn
on/off. Turn to adjust the volume
levels. The level will appear in the
display. Press with the ignition off to
use the audio for up to one hour.
15. Seek: Radio: Press to locate
radio stations up or down the
frequency band.
To store a station , press and hold
the soft key (next to the desired
frequency) until you hear a beep.
This indicates the station has been stored. To select a station, press the
CDC
CD/MP3
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soft key next to the desired frequency.
CD/MP3:Press to select the previous/next track of the current CD/MP3.
16. Fade: Press FADE and turn the
right control knob (ENTER) to shift
sound to the rear/front speakers.
The display will indicate the level selected.
17. Balance: Press BAL then turn
the right control knob (ENTER) to
adjust the audio between the left
and right speakers. The selected level will appear in the display.
18. Bass: Press to adjust the bass
levels. Turn the right control knob
(ENTER) to increase/decrease
levels. The selected level will appear in the display.
19. Treble: Press to adjust the
treble levels. Turn the right control
knob (ENTER) to increase/decrease
levels. The selected level will appear in the display.
20. Eq: Press to activate the
equalizer. There are seven choices
in this mode: EQ-OFF, ROCK, POP,
DISCO, JAZZ, CLASSIC, VOCAL.
21. Eject: Press to eject the
CD/MP3.
22. RDS (Radio Data System):
The system is equipped with a
decoder that receives special signals
transmitted on the FM frequency. The station’s name and information
will show in the display. Press RDS repeatedly to turn the feature on/off.
The preset locations will not save the RDS name, only the frequency.
MP3 INFORMATION
• When the system is playing an
MP3 disc, the directory name,
track name and artist name are
shown in the display. The
directory number also appears in
the left hand corner of the
display.
FADE
BAL
TREB
EQ
RDS
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement
keys are available from your dealer.
You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case
you require it in an emergency.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
The power door lock controls are
located on the driver and front
passenger door panels.
Pressing the
will unlock all the
doors. Pressing the
will lock all
the doors.
The power door lock controls are
disabled 20 seconds after the
ignition is turned to the OFF position.
Autolock
The autolock feature will lock the vehicle’s doors when:
•all the doors are closed,
•the ignition is in the ON position,
•you shift into forward or reverse, and
•the vehicle speed is greater than 7 km/h (4 mph).
Relock
The autolock feature repeats when:
•any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the ON
position, and
•you shift into forward or reverse, and
•the vehicle speed is greater than 7 km/h (4 mph).
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door
unlock control
You must complete steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must
wait 30 seconds.
1. Turn the ignition key to ON.
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2. Press the power door unlock control three times.
3. Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF.
4. Press the power door unlock control three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to ON. The horn will chirp.
6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will
chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long
chirp) if autolock was activated.
7. Turn the ignition to OFF. The horn will chirp once to confirm the
procedure is complete.
Childproof door locks
•When these locks are set, the
rear doors cannot be opened from
the inside.
•The rear doors can be opened
from the outside when the doors
are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
•Insert the key and turn to the
lock position (key vertical) to
engage the childproof locks.
•Insert the key and turn to the
unlock position (key horizontal)
to disengage the childproof locks.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment
release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
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To open the luggage compartment
door (lid) from within the luggage
compartment, pull the illuminated
“T”shaped handle and push up on
the trunk lid. The handle is
composed of a material that will
glow for hours in darkness following
brief exposure to ambient light.
The“T”shaped handle will be
located either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or inside
the luggage compartment near the
tail lamps.
Keep vehicle doors and
luggage compartment
locked and keep keys and remote
transmitters out of a child’s reach.
Unsupervised children could lock
themselves in the trunk and risk
injury. Children should be taught
not to play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can
rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high
temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious
heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.
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