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Low fuel:Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Speed control (if equipped):
Illuminates when the speed control
is activated. Turns off when the
speed control system is deactivated,
refer to theDriver Controls
chapter for more information.
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Gearshift warning chime (automatic transaxle only):Sounds when
the gearshift lever is not in P (Park) and the driver’s door is opened.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking
lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The headlamp control also operates
the foglamps. The foglamps can be
turned on when the headlamp
control is in the
position and
the high beams are not turned on.
Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp
indicator light
will illuminate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position,
•the headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamp position and
•the parking brake must be disengaged.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate with your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
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High beams
Pull the lever towards you to
activate. Pull the lever towards you
again to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel during headlight
and parklamp operation.
•Rotate the thumbwheel from left
to right to brighten the
instrument panel.
•Rotate the thumbwheel from right to left to dim the instrument panel.
VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface directly in front of a vertical wall or
screen, approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet) away.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and
mark a 2.5 meters (8 foot) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall
or screen at this height. (A piece of masking tape works well.)
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
4. On the wall or screen you will observe an area of high intensity light.
The top of the high intensity area should touch the horizontal reference
line. If not, the beam will need to be adjusted.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
11 30A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
(pumps)
12 15A Fuel pump
13—Not used
14—Not used
15 10A A/C clutch solenoid
16 10A Low beam (left-hand side)
17 10A Low beam (right-hand side)
18 15A Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen
(HEGO) sensors
19—Not used
20 10A Engine module (KAP)
21 20A ABS (valves)
22 20A Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
23—Not used
24 30A Subwoofer
25—Not used
26 10A Left high beam
27 10A Right high beam
28—Not used
29—Not used
R1—Ignition relay
R2—Air pump motor relay (PZEV
engine only)
R3—Cooling fan (high-speed)
R4—Cooling fan (medium-speed)
R5—High beams relay
R6—Low beams relay
R7—Fuel pump relay
R8—Engine management relay
R9—Cooling fan relay
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Fluid capacities .........................203
Foglamps .....................................30
Fuel ............................................175
calculating fuel economy .......179
cap ...........................................177
capacity ...................................203
choosing the right fuel ...........178
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................182
detergent in fuel .....................179
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................175, 177, 179
filter, specifications ........179, 202
fuel pump shut-off switch .....126
improving fuel economy ........179
octane rating ...................178, 206
quality ......................................178
running out of fuel .................179
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................175
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......126
Fuses ..................................127–128
G
Garage door opener ....................42
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............177
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................179
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................126
Headlamps ...................................30
aiming ........................................31
bulb specifications ....................33
daytime running lights .............30
flash to pass ..............................31
high beam .................................31turning on and off ....................30
Heating
heater only system ...................26
Hood ..........................................163
I
Ignition ...............................103, 206
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..95
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................184
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................159
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................31
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......139
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................53
Keys
positions of the ignition .........103
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................33
daytime running light ...............30
fog lamps ...................................30
headlamps .................................30
headlamps, flash to pass ..........31
instrument panel, dimming .....31
interior lamps ...........................32
replacing bulbs .........................36
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