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The master control panel also con-
tains these extra features:
To open the driver’s
window f ully, push the window
switch f irmly down and release it.
The window automatically goes all
the way down. To stop the window
f rom going all the way down, pull
back on the window switch brief ly.
To open the driver’s window only
partially, push the window switch
down lightly and hold it. The window
will stop as soon as you release the
switch.
The AUTO f unction only works to
lower the driver’s window. To raise
the window, you must pull back on
the window switch and hold it until
the window reaches the desired
position. The light in the AUTO switch comes
on when you turn the ignition switch
to ON (II).
The MAIN switch controls power to
the passengers’ windows. When you
push in the MAIN switch, the
passengers’ windows cannot be
raised or lowered. The MAIN switch
does not af f ect the driver’s window.
To cancel this f eature, push on the
switch again to get it to pop out.
Keep the MAIN switch pushed in
whenyouhavechildreninthe
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the
windows unintentionally.
Power Windows
Inst rument s and Cont rols
AUTO
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The moonroof can be tilted up in the
back f or ventilation, or it can be slid
back into the roof. Use the switch
under the lef t dashboard vent to
operate the moonroof .
To tilt up the back of the moonroof ,
press and hold the center button
( ). To close the moonroof ,
press and hold the top of the switch
( ). To open the moonroof ,press and hold the bottom of the
switch ( ).
Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
On U.S. EX model, and Canadian Simodel
Moonroof , Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Mirrors
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TAB
MOONROOF SWITCH
TILT BUTTON
Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause seriousinjury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it.
If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor.
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Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns of f the
adjustment switch so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.The outside mirrors are heated to re-
move fog and frost. With the ignition
switchON(II),turnontheheaters
by pressing the button. The light in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters of f .
3.
1. 2.
OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.S.,and
LXandSimodelsinCanada OnLXandSimodelsinCanada
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Power Mirror Heaters
Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols81
SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
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To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is f ully
released (see page ).55
Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols82
NOTICE:
DX models PARKING BRAKE LEVER
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
LX, U.S. EX, and Canadian
Si models
Driving the vehicle with the
parking brake applied can damage the
rear brakes and axles.
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The ceiling light has a three-position
switch; ON, Door Activated, and
OFF.
In the Door Activated (center)
position, the light comes on when
you:Open any door.
Remove the key from the ignition.
If you do not open a door, the light
f ades out in about 10 seconds.
Unlock the doors with the key or
remote transmitter. The f ront ceiling light also contains
two spotlights, Push the button next
to the light to turn it on and off.
Push on the spotlight lenses to turn
the light on and of f . The courtesy lights in the f ront
doors and around the ignition switch
come on when you open any door.
Af ter you close the door, the ignition
switch light stays on f or several
seconds.OnU.S.EXandCanadianSimodels
On LX models
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Ceiling L ight Individual Interior L ights
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FRONT
DOOR ACTIVATED
DOOR ACTIVATED
ON
OFF
OFF ON
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Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The light in
thebuttonisonwhentheA/Cison.The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
ThesystemshouldbeleftinFresh
Air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to Recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to Fresh Air
mode.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
Use the mode control dial to select
the vents the air flow from. Some air
will f low f rom the dashboard vents in
all modes. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Air f low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents. When you select , the
system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode.
Air f low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
When the light in the button is on,
air f rom the car’s interior is sent
throughout the system again. When
the light is of f , air is brought in f rom
the outside of the vehicle (Fresh Air
mode).
Turn this dial to control fan speed
and the air flow.
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Optional on DX models
Air Flow Buttons
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Recirculation ButtonRear Window Def ogger Button
Mode Control Dial
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The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear side
panels.Turn the temperature control dial
all the way to the lef t.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial. Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The light in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature
control dial is all the way to the left.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed. you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to
maximum speed in Fresh Air mode.
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming through the
system.
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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If the interior is very warm,
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Ventilation
Using the Heater
Using the A /C
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If you are
traveling far from home and can no
longer receive your preset stations,
you can use the Auto Select f eature
to find stations in the local area.
Press the A. SEL Button. ‘‘A.SEL’’
f lashes in the display, and the system
goes into scan mode f or several
seconds. It stores the f requencies of
six AM, and twelve FM stations in
the preset buttons.
You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed af ter
pressing a preset button if Auto
Select cannot f ind a strong station
f or every preset button.
If you do not like the stations Auto
Select has stored, you can store
other f requencies on the preset
buttons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or
SCAN functions to find stations, then
store them in the preset buttons as
described. press the
A. SEL button. This restores the
presets you originally set. These two
modes adjust the strength of the
sound coming f rom each speaker.
BAL adjusts the side-to-side strength,
while FAD adjusts the f ront-to-back
strength.
You can use the instrument panel
brightness control knob to adjust the
illumination of the audio system (see
page ). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is of f .
Press the SOUND/MODE (TUNE)
knob repeatedly to display the Bass
(BAS), Treble (TRE), Fader (FAD),
and Balance (BAL) setting.
Eachmodeisshowninthedisplayas
it changes. Turn the SOUND/
MODE (TUNE) knob to adjust the
setting to your liking. When the level
reaches the center, you will see ‘‘C’’
in the display. The system will
automatically return the display to
the selected audio mode about f ive
seconds af ter you stop adjusting a
mode.
Use the TRE/BAS
modes to adjust the tone to your
liking. 64To turn of f Auto Select,
Playing the Radio
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
AUTO SELECT
Adjusting the SoundBalance/Fader
A udio System L ighting
Treble/Bass
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