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Overview - Instruments and controls
1. Instrument cluster!p. 106
2. Ignition switch!p. 1493. Supplemental restraint system-air bag
(For driver 's seat)!p. 89
Horn switch!p. 132
4. Hazard warning flasher switch!p. 124
5. Windshield wiper and washer switch!p. 126
6. Vents!p. 235
7. Supplemental restraint system-air bag
(For front passenger 's seat)!p. 89
8. Audio!p219
9. Rear window defroster switch!p. 125
10. Air conditioning!p. 236
11. Fog light switch!p. 123
12. Hood release lever!p. 41
13. Instrument panel light dimmer control!p. 125
14. Combination headlight, dimmer and turn-signal
lever!p. 120
15. Cruise control lever!p. 189
16. Accessory socket!p. 211
17. Parking brake lever!p. 169
18. Gearshift or selector lever!p. 153, 158
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Outside
1. Engine compartment!p. 257
Engine hood!p. 412. Windshield wiper and washer!p. 126
3. Sunroof (if so equipped)!p. 46
4. Outside rear-view mirrors!p. 188
5. Whip antenna!p. 219
6. Headlights!p. 120, 292, 293
7. Front turn signal lights and parking lights
!p. 120, 295
8. Fog lights!p. 123
9. Front side marker lights!p. 296
10. Tire inflation pressure!p. 336
Changing tires!p. 268
Tire rotation!p. 344
Tire chains!p. 345
Wheel covers (if so equipped)!p. 266
11. Locking and unlocking!p. 26
Keyless entry system!p. 29
12. Stop and tail lights!p. 298
13. High-mounted stop lights!p. 300
14. Trunk lid!p. 35
15. License plate lights!p. 300
16. Back up lights!p. 298
17. Rear turn signal lights!p. 298
18. Rear side-marker lights!p. 298
19. Fuel filler!p. 39
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If this problem occurs¼
Problem Do this Ref. Page
Cannot turn the key
(1)ªLOCKº to ªACCº
Turn the key while slightly turning the steering wheel
right and left.
(2)ºACCº to ªLOCKº
Vehicle with automatic transaxle
Check the position of gear selector lever.
The key cannot be removed unless the gear selector
lever is set to the ªPº (PARK) position.
Vehicle with manual transaxle
Place the key at the ``ACC'' position. Push the key in
and turn it.P. 149
Cannot shift the gear selector lever
from the ªPº (PARK) positionShift the gear selector lever while depressing the brake
pedal. Check if the ignition key is in the ªONº position.P. 154, 159
The windows are fogged up.
1.Set the heater/air conditioning mode selection dial to
the ªºorªº position.
2.Turn on the blower.P. 244
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
CONTENTS
mInstrument cluster......................106
NMeter cluster.........................106
NIndicator and warning light package........107
NSpeedometer.........................108
NTachometer..........................108
NFuel gauge..........................109
NOdometer/Trip odometer................110
NEngine coolant temperature gauge..........111
NTurn signal indicators/hazard warning lights . . 112
NHigh beam indicator...................112
NTheft-alarm indicator...................112
NDoor-ajar warning light and chime.........112NAnti-lock braking system warning light
(if so equipped).......................113
NCruise/speed control indicator............189
NLow-fuel warning light and chime..........113
NFront fog light indicator.................114
NCharging system warning light............114
NOil pressure warning light...............114
NMalfunction indicator light
(SERVICE ENGINE SOON)...............115
NSupplemental Restraint System (SRS)-air bag
warning light.........................116
NBrake warning light....................117
NSeat belt reminder/warning light...........118
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NChanging the setting for warning operation . . . 118
NAutomatic transaxle indicator
(if so equipped).......................119
NTraction Control System warning light
(if so equipped).......................119
NWasher fluid level indicator..............119
mCombination headlights, dimmer and
turn signal lever
.......................120
NHeadlights..........................120
NLight auto-cutout feature
(headlights, fog lights, etc.)...............123
NWhen you want to keep the lights on
(time delay)..........................120
NHeadlight reminder chime...............121
NHeadlight flasher (high/low beam).........121
NDimmer (high/low beam change)..........122
NTurn signals..........................122
mFog light switch........................123
mHazard warning flasher switch............124
mInstrument panel light dimmer control.......125
mElectric rear window defroster.............125
mWindshield wipers......................126
mIntermittent wipers.....................127
mWindshield washer.....................128
mPrecautions to observe when using wipers
and washers
..........................128
mDome light...........................129
mLights (dome lights, etc.) auto-cutout
function
.............................130
mReading lights.........................131
mRear personal lights.....................132
mHorn switch..........................132
mGarage door opener (if so equipped)........132
NTraining the Universal Transceiver..........133
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Indicator and warning light package
1. Washer fluid level indicator!P. 1 1 9
2. Anti-lock braking system warning light
(if so equipped)!P. 1 1 3
3. Low-fuel warning light!P. 1 1 3
4. Brake warning light!P. 1 1 75. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - air bag
warning light!P. 1 1 6
6. Seat belt reminder/warning light!P. 1 1 8
7. Turn signal indicators/hazard warning light!P. 1 1 2
8. Trunk-ajar warning light!P113
9. Front fog light indicator!P. 1 1 4
10. Door-ajar warning light!P. 1 1 2
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CAUTION!
Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level;
running out of fuel could cause damage to the
catalytic converter.
Front fog light indicator
This indicator illuminates while the fog
lights are on.
NOTE:Fog lights will not be operational when high
beam (headlights) are selected.
Charging system warning light
This light illuminates in the event of a
malfunction in the charging system.
This light illuminates when the ignition key
is turned to the ªONº position (engine off). When the
engine is started, the light should go off. Always be sure
that the light goes out before beginning to drive.
CAUTION!
If the charging light remains on after the engine has
started, the battery charging system may be malfunc-
tioning. In this case, take your vehicle to an autho-
rized dealer and have the system checked.
Oil pressure warning light
This light illuminates when the engine oil
pressure is below normal. If the light stays
on while driving, stop the engine as soon as possible and
do not drive until the cause of the low oil pressure is
corrected.
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COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, DIMMER AND
TURN SIGNAL LEVER
Headlights
Rotate the switch to operate the lights.
OFF - All lights off
- Parking, tail, front and rear side marker, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
- Headlights and other lights on
NOTE: Do not leave the headlights and other lamps on
for a long time while the engine is not running. A
discharged battery could result.
Light auto-cutout feature (headlights, fog lights,
etc.)
1. This feature will help prevent a discharged battery. If
the headlamps are left on ª
ºorªº when leaving
the vehicle (ignition key removed, in ªACCº or ªLOCKº
position), the lights will stay on for approximately 10
minutes and then turn off.
2. If the light switch is turned to ON ª
ºorªº
again, the light auto-cutout will not function and the
headlamps will stay on.
When you want to keep the lights on (time delay):
The lights can be made to stay on for about 60 seconds
after the driver leaves the vehicle. This feature provides
the safety of headlight illumination when leaving your
vehicle in an unlighted area.E11A0320
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