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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERSHAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES
TILT ADJUSTMENT
MIRROR CONTROLS MOONROOF HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH AUDIO SYSTEM
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.
92)
(P.
65)
(P.64) (P.
67)
(P. 81)
(P. 82) (P.68) (P.
67)
(P.
117)
(P.117 ) (P.
115 )
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .52
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
..
Maintenance Required Indicator . 60
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Gauges .61
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Odometer .61
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Trip Meter .61
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Fuel Gauge .61
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Temperature Gauge . 62
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .63
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers . 64
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 65
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 66
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Hazard Warning Light . 67
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Rear Window Def ogger . 67
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 68
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Keys and Locks .69
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Immobilizer System .70
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Ignition Switch .71
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Door Locks .72
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Power Door Locks .72
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Childproof Door Locks . 72
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Trunk .73
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 73
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Remote Transmitter .74 .................................................
Seats .76
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Power Windows .80
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Moonroof .81
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Mirrors .81
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Parking Brake .83
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Interior Lights .84
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Interior Convenience Items . 85
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Beverage Holders .86
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Accessory Power Sockets . 86
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Glove Box .86
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Console Compartment . 86
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
51
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AT model is shown.
Control L ocations
52
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLSCRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
MIRROR
CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES MOONROOF
CONTROLS
(P.
81) (P.
82)
(P. 72)
(P. 80) (P.
88)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.92)
DIGITAL CLOCK
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
TRUNK RELEASE (P. 73)
(P.
117)
(P.123)
(P.124) (P.
116 )
(P. 117)
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
63
MOONROOFHAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
TILT ADJUSTMENT
MIRROR CONTROLS HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
CRUISE CONTROL
SWITCHESREAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH HORN
(P.
81) (P.
65)
(P.64) (P.
67)
(P.67)
(P. 117)
(P.
68)
(P.
82)
(P.
117)
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Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
To tilt up the back of the moonroof ,
press and hold the center button
( ). To close the moonroof , press and hold the top of the switch
( ). To open the moonroof ,
press and hold the bottom of the
switch ( ).
The moonroof can be tilted up in the
back f or ventilation, or it can be slid
back into the roof. Use the switch
under the lef t dashboard vent to
operate the moonroof . You must
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
f or the moonroof to operate.
On U.S. EX model, and Canadian LX-G andSimodels
Mirrors
Moonroof , Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
81
TAB
MOONROOF SWITCH
TILT BUTTON
Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it.
If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor.
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Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters of f .
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.
3.
1. 2.
OnLXandEXmodelsintheU.S.,and
LX-G andSimodelsinCanada OnLX-GandSimodelsinCanada
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Power Mirror Heaters
Mirrors
82
SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
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Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
85
VANITY MIRRORGLOVE BOX
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
COIN BOX CENTER POCKET
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
COAT HOOK
BEVERAGE HOLDER
BEVERAGE HOLDER
(U.S. EX ONLY)
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
f ully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicator lights in
the instrument panel (see page
).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your vehicle.
1.
2.
3. 4.
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8. 7. 6. 5. 76
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