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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘A’’ logo.
:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
5
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
FOG LIGHTS REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL
HORN
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
CRUISE CONTROL INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VTM-4
LOCK
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.74)
(P.146) (P.77) (P.130) (P.78) (P.71)(P.
77)
(P.
33)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.146)
(P.214)
(P.206)
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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 .58
............................
Instrument Panel .59
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators . 60
.............................................
Gauges .68
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .70
Windshield Wipers and ...................................
Washers .71
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .73
...........
Turn Signal and Headlights . 74
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 76
.................
Hazard Warning Button . 76
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 77
.........................................
Fog Light .77
..........
Steering Wheel Adjustment . 78
..................................................
Keys .79
........................
Immobilizer System .80
................................
Ignition Switch .81
......................................
Door Locks .82
.......................
Remote Transmitter .83
.................................................
Seats .86
....................................
Seat Heaters .91
..............................
Power Windows .92
.........................................
Moonroof .93
.................................
Parking Brake .94 .............................................
Mirrors .95
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System .97
.................................
Interior Lights .99
.........
Interior Convenience Items . 101
.....................
Beverage Holders .102
.............
Console Compartment . 102
..................................
Glove Box .102
...................
Rear Compartment . 103
.............................
Cargo Hooks .103
...................................
Sun Visor .103
............................
Vanity Mirror .103
........
Accessory Power Sockets . 104
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
57
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
70
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VTM-4
LOCK
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
FOG LIGHTS HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS HORN
CRUISE CONTROL
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM OFF
SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATORHAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.74)
(P.77)
(P.146)
(P.130)
(P.78) (P.146)
(P.33)
(P.71) (P.77)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.206)
(P.214)
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OFF
INT : Intermittent: Low speed
: High speed
MIST
Windshield Washers Turntherotaryswitchattheendof
the lever or push down or pull the
lever to select a position.
The wipers are not activated. The wipers run at high speed
until you release the lever.
:Pullthewiper
control lever toward you and
hold it. The washers spray
until you release the lever.
The wipers run at low speed,
then complete one more
sweep after you release the
lever.
: The wipers run at high speed. : The wipers run at low speed.
The length of the wiper
interval is varied
automatically according to the
vehicle’s speed.
Vary the delay by turning the
INT TIME ring. If you turn it
to the shortest delay, the
wipers change to low speed
when the vehicle speed
exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Except Touring Model
Windshield Wipers and Washers
OFF:
MIST :
Windshield Washer
INT :Inst rument s and Cont rols
71
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Touring Model
When the system senses rainf all, it
turns on the windshield wipers and
varies their speed (intermittent, low
speed, or high speed) depending on
how hard it is raining.
Whentherotaryswitchisinthe
(low speed) or (high speed)
position, the windshield wipers run
at that speed. Automatic sensing is
disabled.You can adjust the sensitivity of the
system by turning the AUTO SENS
ring next to the rotary switch.
The automatic intermittent wiper
system senses rainf all and
automatically turns on the
windshield wipers. To enable sensing,
turn the rotary switch at the end of
the wiper lever to AUTO.
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Automatic Intermittent Wipers
72
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The rainfall sensor is located in the
windshield near the rearview mirror.
If the sensor is covered with mud, oil,
dust, etc., the wipers may not
operate properly or may operate
unexpectedly.The rear window wiper switch is
located next to the windshield wiper
switch.
OFF
ON (The wipers will sweep twice,
then run intermittently.)
Turnandholdtousethewiper
and washer.
1.
2.
3.
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
Inst rument s and Cont rols
73
RAINFALL SENSORDo not put the wiper switch in AUTO
when driving through a car wash; this
will prevent the wipers f rom operating
unexpectedly. T urn of f this system
when not in use.
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XM Satellite Radio .118
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .259
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 286
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .188
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 239
................................
Vanity Mirror .103
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 196
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .284
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 282
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .213
........
VSA System Indicator . 65,213
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 65,213
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .214
.............................
Vehicle Storage .258
.....................................
Ventilation .108
.................................................
VIN .282
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .237
..................................
VTM-4 Lock .206 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 55
..................
Warranty Coverages .297
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 241
............................
Level Indicator .63
.....................................
Operation .71
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 78
......................................
Wrench .263
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 92
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .77
Windshield ...................................
Def roster .109
.......................................
Washers .71
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .250
.....................................
Operation .71
Rear Windshield Wiper and .....................................
Washer .73
....................................
Worn Tires .253
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 275: U.S. and Canada only
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