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The courtesy lights in the f ront
doors come on when you open any
door.The courtesy light between the map
lights comes on when you turn the
parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, turn the Select/Reset
knob on the instrument panel.
Interior Lights
Courtesy Lights
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Turn the dial clockwise to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Turn the
dial counterclockwise to decrease it.
Press the button to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Press the button to decrease it.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
The driver’s side temperature and
the passenger’s side temperature can
be set separately. On the Touring
model, the rear passenger
compartment temperature can also
be set separately. Press the top ( )
of the appropriate temperature
control button to increase the
temperature of airflow. Press the bottom ( ) of the button to
decrease it. Each set temperature is
shown in the display. When you turn
the A/C off, the system cannot
regulate the inside temperature if
you set the temperature control
below the outside temperature.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit or its upper limit, it will be
displayed as ‘‘Lo’’ or ‘‘Hi’’.
When you press this button, the
indicator in the button comes on, and
the passenger’s side temperature
(and the temperature of the rear
passenger compartment on the
Touring model) is synchronized to
the driver’s side set temperature.
Changing the passenger’s side
temperature (or the temperature of
the rear passenger compartment on
the Touring model) makes the
indicator to go of f , and takes thesystem out of SYNC mode.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . On the LX
model, the indicator in the button is
on when the A/C is on. On the EX
and Touring models, you will see
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris. When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
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LX modelEX and Touring models
EX and Touring models
On EX and Touring models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control
T emperature Control Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Recirculation Button
SYNC Button
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CONT INUED
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red mark,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
Press the A/C button. The
indicator in the button comes on
(LX model) or ‘‘A/C ON’’ is shown
in the display (EX and Touring
models)whenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature is set
to the lower limit.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode. you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to
maximum speed in f resh air mode.
The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear side
panels.
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial or
buttons. Set the temperature control dial or
button to the lower limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
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If the interior is very warm,
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Using the A /C
Ventilation
Using the Heater
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Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
The indicator in the A/C button
will not come on (LX model), or
the A/C ON indicator will not
come on (EX and Touring models).
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C). Switch the f an on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
Set the f an to high.
Select . The system
automatically switches to the fresh
air mode and turns on the A/C.
The indicator in the A/C button
will not come on (LX model), or
the A/C ON indicator will not
come on (EX and Touring models).
Adjust the temperature so the
airf low f eels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C stays on.
Press the A/C button to turn it of f . To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel next to each vent.
This will send more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select f resh air
mode to avoid f ogging the windows.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Dehumidif y the Interior T o Def og and Def rostT o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
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If you set the temperature to its
lower or its upper limit, the system
runs at f ull cooling or heating only. It
does not regulate the interior
temperature.
Press the Auto button. The
indicator in the button comes on.
Set the desired temperature with
the temperature control button.
You will see AUTO in the system’s
display. You can set the driver’s
side temperature and passenger’s
side temperature (and the
temperature of the rear passenger
compartment on the Touring
model) separately. The system
automatically selects the proper
mix of conditioned and/or heated
air that will, as quickly as possible,
raise or lower the interior
temperature to your pref erence.
The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
When you press a f an control button,
the fan is taken out of AUTO mode.
You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in f ully automatic
mode. All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled. Making any
manual selection causes the word
AUTO in the display to go out.Turn the f an speed and temperature
control dials all the way to the lef t,
and turn the rear controller dial to
OFF position.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times. Keep the system completely of f
f or short periods only.
Press the OFF button and REAR
button (indicator is of f ).
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EX, and Touring models
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Using A utomatic Climate Control
T o T urn Everything Of f
Semi-automatic Operation
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If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park. Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f ans cycle twice).
Pref erably, do this once a month.
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Place the flat tire face down on the
attachment point. Put the tire
mountingwingboltinthe
attachment point through one of
the f ive wheel nut holes as shown.
Poke holes in the vinyl bag. Secure
the f lat tire by tightening the wing
bolt.
Follow step 21 through 24 on page.
When the third seat is f olded, the
f lat tire is secured to the f loor on top
of the f olded seat.
Pull up the U-shaped carpet piece,
f old it, and tack the end under the
carpet.
Remove the plastic screw as
described in the previous
procedure.
Install the spare tire storage cover.
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St oring a Flat T ire on t he Folded
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Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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The vehicle’s f uses are contained in
f our f use boxes (three, if the vehicle
does not have a rear entertainment
system).To open the passenger’s f use box,
pull the right edge of the cover.
Theinteriorfuseboxesarelocated
under the dashboard on the driver’s
and passenger’s side. The primary under-hood f use box is
on the passenger’s side. To open it,
pushthetabsasshown.
The secondary under-hood f use box
is behind the primary f use box.
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DRIVER’S SIDE INTERIOR
PASSENGER’S SIDE
INTERIORPRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX