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1. Headlight (high beam)
2. Headlights (low beam)
3. Turn signal light
4. Side mark light
5. Engine hood
6. Inside rearview mirror
7. Seat
8. Steering wheel
9. Door
10. Outside rearview mirror
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1. Rear door child safety lock
2. Fuel filler lid
3. Rear window
4. Trunk release lever and key lock
5. Spare tire
6. Outside rearview mirror
7. Tail lights
8. High mounted stop light
9. Door handle (Driver)
10. Door handle (Passenger)
11. Engergency trunk release lever
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Key / 3-2
Remote keyless entry / 3-4
Immobilizer system / 3-7
Door locks / 3-9
Window / 3-14
Seat / 3-18
Driver position memory system / 3-34
Safety belts / 3-36
Airbags-supplemental restraint system / 3-60
Trunk / 3-79
Hood / 3-83
Fuel filler lid / 3-84
Mirrors / 3-86
Interior lights / 3-91
Storage compartment / 3-92
Interior features / 3-95
Sunroof / 3-100
Antenna / 3-103
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Day/night rearview mirror Adjust the rearview mirror to center
on the view through the rear window.
Make this adjustment before you
start driving.
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)
• Type A
The electric day/night rearview mir-
ror automatically controls the glare
from 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 a
chemical reaction, automatically
controls the headlight glare (10% to
70 %) from vehicles behind you.
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Day
Night
Day/Night lever
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Sensor
CAUTION
Do not place objects in the rear
seat or cargo area which wouldinterfere with your vision outthe rear window.
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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.
• Type B
The electric day/night rearview mir-
ror automatically controls the glare
from the headlights of the car behind
you. Adjust the rearview mirror to the
desired position.
Press the “O”button to turn the auto-
matic- dimming function off. The mir-
ror indicator light will turn off.
Press the “I”button to turn the auto-
matic- dimming function on, the mir-
ror indicator light will illuminate.
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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 evenwhen 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 is
closed.
When a door is unlocked by the transmitter, interi-
or light stays on for 30
seconds as long as the
door is not opened.
➂
ON - The light turns on and stays on even when the
doors are all closed. Door courtesy lamp
The door courtesy lamp comes ON
when the door is opened to assist
entering or exiting the vehicle. It also
serves as a warning to passing vehi-
cles that the vehicle door is open.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
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OFF DOOR
ON
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Illuminated ignition switchWhenever 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 positionLOCK
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 turningthe ignition key to the START posi-tion, turn the steering wheel rightand left to release the tension andthen turn the key.
IGNITION SWITCH
PUSH
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NOTICEIf the vehicle is parked for extended
periods outside in cold weather
(below -10 °C/14 °F), the power
steering may require increased
effort when the engine is first start-
ed. This is caused by increased fluid
viscosity due to the cold weather and
does not indicate a malfunction.
When this happens, increase the
engine RPM by depressing accelera-
tor until the RPM reaches 1,500 rpm
then release or let the engine idle for
two or three minutes to warm up the
fluid.
Tilt steering (if equipped)A tilt steering wheel allows you to
adjust the steering wheel before you
drive.You can also raise it to the
highest level to give your legs more
room when you exit and enter the
vehicle.
The steering wheel should be posi-
tioned so that it is comfortable for
you to drive, while permitting you to
see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges. To change the steering wheel angle,
pull up the lock release lever (
➀),
adjust the steering wheel to the
desired angle (
➁), then release the
lock-release lever to lock the steering
wheel in place. Be sure to adjust the
steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion before driving.
WARNING
Never adjust the angle of
steering wheel while driving.
You may lose your steering
control and cause severe per-
sonal injury or accidents.
After adjusting, push the
steering wheel both up and
down to be certain it is locked
in position.
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➀
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