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ating, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control le-
ver upward to the “ ” position. The washer fluid
sprays until you release the knob.
To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is not in
use, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever
downward to the “ ” position. The washer fluid
sprays and the wiper operates until you release the
knob.Rear window defogger switch
y
Do not use sharp instruments or window
cleaner containing abrasives to clean the inner
surface of the rear window. They may damage
the conductors printed on the window. y To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not operate the defogger continu-
ously for any longer than necessary.
The rear window defogger operates only when the ig-
nition switch is in the “ON” position.
The rear window defogger switch is located on the cli-
mate control panel.
The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15
minutes. If the window clears before that time, push
the switch to turn it off. It also turns off when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
If defrosting or defogging is desired when you restart
your vehicle, you have to push the switch to turn it on
again.
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Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)
To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not operate the windshield wiper deicer con-
tinuously for any longer than necessary.
The windshield wiper deicer operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
Before turning on the windshield wiper deicer, remove
any snow from the windshield. To turn on the wind- shield wiper deicer, push the switch. The indicator light
located on the switch lights up while the windshield
wiper deicer is operating.
The windshield wiper deicer will automatically shut off
after about 15 minutes. If the wiper blades have been
deiced completely before that time, push the switch to
turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If deicing is
not complete when you restart your vehicle, you have
to push the switch to turn the deicer on again.
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The indicator light located on the switch will come on
when the outside mirror defogger heater in operation.
To turn it off, push the switch again.Tilt steering wheel
Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position
while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle
control and result in personal injury.
1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to the “Front seats”
section (chapter 1).
2. Pull the tilt lock lever down.
3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
4. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in
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place.
5. Make sure that the steering wheel is securely
locked by moving it up and down.Horn
To sound the horn, push the horn pad.
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this switch is pushed.
: Outside air is drawn into the passenger com-
partment. When the air conditioning system is operat-
ed in the “AUTO” mode, this position is selected auto-
matically. The indicator light “ ” on the control
panel comes on when this switch is pushed. T Temperature control dial
1) Temperature control dial
NOTE
The temperature setting remains even after the ig-
nition switch is turned to the “OFF”. However, if
the battery cables are disconnected, the tempera- ture will be set to 77
°F (25 °C) automatically.
Set desired temperature by turning the temperature
control dial; turn the dial clockwise to raise the temper-
ature setting and turn it counterclockwise to lower it.
The temperature can be set in increments of 1 °F with-
in a range of 65 to 85 °F for US models and in incre-
ments of 0.5 °C within a range of 18 to 32 °C for Cana-
dian models.
Even when quick cooling or warming is necessary,
you do not have to change the temperature setting.
The Automatic Climate Control system operates at
maximum performance until the air in the passenger
compartment reaches to the specified temperature.
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Audio
Display Control mode
Turn counterclockwise Turn clockwise
BAS Bass control For less bass For more bass
TRE Treble control For less treble For more treble
FAD Fader control To increase rear speaker volume and
decrease front speaker volume To increase front speaker volume and
decrease rear speaker volume
BAL Balance control To increase left speaker volume and
decrease right speaker volume To increase right speaker volume and
decrease left speaker volume
VOL Volume control For less volume For more volume
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