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Your Vehicle At A Glance2-4Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument 
cluster Air bag
1B3102002E
Radio (If Equipped)
Climate controlHazard switch
Hood release Light control/
Turn signals
Steering wheel
Shift lever
(Automatic) Wiper/
Washer
Ashtray
Cup holderGlove box Air bag
Parking brake Cigarette lighter
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLEIgnition Switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Manual Transaxle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Automatic Transaxle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Brake System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Power Steering  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
Tilt Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
Instrument Cluster  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23
Gauges  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Warnings and Indicators  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
Lighting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33
Daytime Running Lights(DRL)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35
Wipers and Washers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36
Rear Window Defroster  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-38
Interior Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-40
Climate Control System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-44
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging  . . . . . . . . . . . .4-50
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Instrument Cluster 
2FDA409A
With tachometer
A/T: Automatic Transaxle
Turn signal indicators
Speedometer
Tachometer
Warning and
indicator lights
Tripmeter/OdometerTripmeter reset
buttonWarning and indica-
tor lights
Fuel gauge Engine temperature gauge
A/T
A/T
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Index
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A
ir Bag - Supplemental Restraint System.....................3-46
Air Cleaner ......................................................................7-27
Automatic Transaxle................................................4-9, 7-23
Battery ............................................................................7-31
Before Driving ..................................................................5-4
Brake System ..................................................................4-15
Brakes and Clutch ...........................................................7-20
Bulb Replacement ...........................................................7-42C
limate Control System ................................................4-44
Connection Jumper Cables ...............................................6-5
Cup Holders and Console Storage Compartment ...........3-66
D
aytime Running Lights(DRL) .....................................4-35
Door Locks........................................................................3-5
Electrical Circuit Protection ............................................6-7
Emergency Starting ...........................................................6-4Emission Control System..................................................5-3
Engine Compartment ......................................................7-13
Engine Cooling System ..................................................7-16
Engine Oil and Oil Filter ................................................7-14
Exterior Care ...................................................................7-49
Fuel Filler Door .............................................................3-59
Fuel Requirements ............................................................5-2G
auges ...........................................................................4-25
H
ood ..............................................................................3-57
How To Use This Manual .................................................1-2
If You Have a Flat Tire ..................................................6-16
Ignition Switch ..................................................................4-2
Instrument Cluster...........................................................4-23
Instrument Panel Overview ..............................................2-4
Interior and Exterior Overview .........................................2-2
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