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Opening the hood:
1. Pull the release lever on the lower
left side of the instrument panel to
unlatch the hood. The hood
should pop open slightly. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise
the hood slightly, push the second-
ary latch ( ➀) inside of the hood
center and lift ( ➁) the hood. 3. Lift the hood and hold it open with
the support rod by inserting thefree end of the rod into the slot(➀ ).
HOOD
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CAUTION
Grasp the support rod in the
area wrapped in rubber. The rub-ber will help prevent you frombeing burned by hot metal when the engine is hot.
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1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the
release lever. 3. Pull the fuel filler lid out to open.
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel
tank cap counter-clockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.
6. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks”. This indicates that the cap is securely tightened.
7. Close the fuel filler lid and push it lightly and make sure that it issecurely closed.
FUEL FILLER LID
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WARNING
- Refueling
If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can cause serious injuries.
Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap
is venting fuel or if you hear a
hissing sound, wait until the
condition stops before com-
pletely removing the cap.
Fuel vapor is very hazardous and can explode. When refuel-
ing, always stop the engine.
Never allow sparks or open
flames near the filler neck.
Always put out cigarettes andother smoking materials
before refueling.
CAUTION
To avoid injury from sharp
objects, it is recommended thatprotective gloves be worn when opening the fuel filler door man-ually.

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Manual type
Make this adjustment before you
start driving and while the day/night
lever is in the day position.
Pull the day/night lever toward you to reduce glare from the headlights of
vehicles behind you during night
driving.
Remember that you lose somerearview clarity in the night position.
Electric type (if equipped)
The electric day/night rearview mir- ror automatically controls the glarefrom the headlights of the car behind
you in nighttime or low light driving
conditions. The sensor mounted in
the mirror senses the light level
around the vehicle, and through achemical reaction, automaticallycontrols the headlight glare (10% to
70 %) from vehicles behind you. To operate the electric rearview mir-
ror
When the engine is running, the
glare is automatically controlled by
the sensor mounted in the rearview
mirror.
Whenever the shift lever is shifted
into reverse (R), the mirror will auto-
matically go to the brightest setting in
order to improve the drivers view
behind the vehicle.
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Day
Night
Day/Night lever
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Map light
Front (if equipped)
The lights are turned ON or OFF by
pressing the corresponding switch. Dome light (if equipped) ➀
OFF - The light stays off even
when a door is open.
➁ DOOR - The light turns on or off
when a door is opened or closed.
Interior light goes out
slowly if the door isclosed.
When a door is unlocked by the transmitter, interi-
or light stays on for 30seconds as long as thedoor is not opened. ➂
ON - The light turns on and stays
on even when the doors areall closed.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
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Cigarette lighter
Front
To operate the cigarette lighter, press
it in and release it. When it is heated,
it automatically pops out ready for
use.
If the engine is not running, the igni-
tion switch must be in the ACC posi-
tion for the lighter to operate.
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Front
Cups or small beverage cans may be
placed in the cup holders.
Rear (if equipped)
To use the cup holders in rear seat,
pull the rear cup holder cover (➀)
out. Push the cover to close after
use.
✽✽ NOTICE
Do not place heavy cups or cans in cup holders. Cup holders could bedamaged.
Sunvisor
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use a sunvisor for a side window,
pull it downward, unsnap it from the
bracket ( ➀) and swing it to the side.
To use the vanity mirror, pull down
the visor and pull up the mirror cover( ➁ ).
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Starting the engine / 4-4Manual transaxle / 4-7Automatic transaxle / 4-8Brake system / 4-15
Steering wheel / 4-22
Cruise control / 4-25
Traction control system / 4-30
Instrument cluster / 4-33Gauges / 4-34
Warnings and indicators / 4-38Lighting / 4-46
Wipers and washers / 4-52
Defroster / 4-55
Hazard warning flasher / 4-56
Manual climate control system / 4-57
Automatic climate control system / 4-66
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-79Theft-alarm system / 4-84
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Illuminated ignition switch (if equipped)
Whenever a door is opened, the igni-
tion switch will be illuminated for your
convenience, provided the ignition
switch is not in the ON position. The
light will go off approximately 10 sec-onds after closing the door or when
the ignition switch is turned on. Ignition switch and anti-theft
steering column lock
Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, push the key
inward at the ACC position and turn
the key toward the LOCK position. ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and
electrical accessories are operative.ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after the
engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if
the engine is not running to preventbattery discharge.
START
Turn the ignition key to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release
the key; then it returns to the ON
position. The brake warning lamp
can be checked in this position.
If difficulty is experienced in turning the ignition key to the START posi-tion, turn the steering wheel rightand left to release the tension and then turn the key.
IGNITION SWITCH
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