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Only on vehicles equipped with Navigation System. Ref er to the Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
HORN
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
TILT/TELESCOPIC
ADJUSTMENTEX-V6 model without Navigation System is shown. REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
MOONROOF SWITCH
VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM ON/OFF
SWITCH HAZARD
WARNING
BUTTON
AUDIO SYSTEM PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.70)
(P.68)
(P.148)
(P.92) (P.67)
(P.28)
(P.70) CRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.152)
(P.116)
(P.66)
(P.72)
(P.188)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.71)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LOW FUEL INDICATORMAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
DOOR AND TRUNK
OPEN MONITOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.58)
(P.61)
(P.58) (P.59)
(P.61) (P.59)
(P.57)
(P.60, 151) (P.56)
(P.60)
(P.57, 262)
(P.261) (P.56, 260)
(P.56, 260)
(P.61)(P.61)
(P.58)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR(P.57)
(P.60)
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CONT INUED
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page . This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this indicator
(see page ).
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on (see page ). This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for the
scheduled maintenance. The
indicator does not ref lect severe
maintenance intervals.
Ref er to the maintenance schedule
f or normal and severe driving
conditions on page (4-cylinder
models) or page (6-cylinder
models).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ). 152
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152
Canadian models only
Canadian models only
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam IndicatorCruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Washer Level IndicatorMaintenance Required
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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EX-V6 model without navigation system is shown.CRUISE CONTROLS
TILT/TELESCOPIC ADJUSTMENT
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
MOONROOF
SWITCH
TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM ON/OFF SWITCH
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
HORN INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
AUDIO SYSTEM
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.68) (P.70)
(P.67)
(P.28)
(P.70)
(P.116)
(P.71)
(P.152)
(P.72)
(P.188)
(P.92)
(P.148)
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Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).Press and release the DECEL/
SET button on the steering wheel.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
on the instrument panel comes on
to show the system is now
activated.
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshifttoholdthesetspeed.
Push in the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel will come on. Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down. This will cancel cruise
control. To resume the set speed,
press the RESUME/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
on the instrument panel will come
back on.
1. 2. 3.
Cruise Control
Using Cruise Control
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CANCEL
BUTTON
RES/ACCEL
BUTTON
DECEL/SET
BUTTON
CRUISE BUTTONImproper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
Push on the accelerator pedal until
you reach the desired cruising
speed, then press the DECEL/
SET button. You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the DECEL/SET
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your f oot. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator on
the instrument panel will go out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the DECEL/
SET button.
To increase the speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the DECEL/SET
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).Even with cruise control turned on,
you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
Resting your f oot on the brake or
clutch pedal cause cruise control to
cancel.
Cruise Control
Changing the Set Speed
Features
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Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
system will remember the previously
set cruising speed. To return to that
speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
(40 km/h), then press and release
the RES/ACCEL button. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes
on, and the vehicle will accelerate to
thesamecruisingspeedasbefore.
You can cancel cruise control in any
of these ways:
Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. Pressing the CRUISE button turns
the system off and erases the
previous cruising speed.
Cruise Control
Resuming the Set Speed
Cancelling Cruise Control
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CANCEL BUTTON
CRUISE BUTTON
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Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See(see page
).
an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more f uel.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.
Always drive in the highest gear
possible. Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel.Usethecruisecontrolwhen
appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more f uel. 200
For example,
Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
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