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This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount.This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In
severe driving conditions, such as
very hot weather or a long period of
uphill driving, the reading may rise
intotheupperhalfofthegauge.Ifit
reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull
safely to the side of the road. See
page f or instructions and
precautions on checking the engine
cooling system.If your f uel f ill cap is loose or
missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’
message appears in the information
display af ter you start the engine.
The message goes f rom CHECK to
FUEL,thentoCAPrepeatedly.You
will also hear a beep.
Turn the engine of f , and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
the cap, then retighten it until it
clicks at least once. When you
restart the engine, the message
appears again. To clear the message,
press and hold the SEL/RESET
button until it goes away.
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Fuel Gauge T emperature Gauge Check Fuel Cap Indicator
Gauges
66
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
1
2
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
68
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
PASSENGER’S AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.69)
(P.29)
(P.115)
(P.72) (P.101)
(P.100)
(P.71)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS
(P.70)
EX model without navigation system is shown. HORN
(P.175)
TILT/TELESCOPIC
ADJUSTMENT
(P.73)
(P.170)
(P.104)(P.
72)
HEATED MIRRORS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO SYSTEM
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
1 2
2 2
2
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Push down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights. Push the lever
f orward until you hear a click to turn
on the high beams. The blue high
beam indicator will come on (see
page ). Pull the lever back to
return to the low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on with the key
removed f rom the ignition switch,
you will hear a reminder beeper
when you open the driver’s door.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder.
Turn signal
Of f
Parking and indicator lights
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. 61
Turn Signal and Headlights
Turn Signal
Headlights On
High Beams
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With the headlight switch of f or in
the position, the high beam
headlights and the high beam
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
The buttons under the lef t side vent
control the brightness of the
instrument panel. Push the or
button to adjust the brightness.
Separate adjustments can be made
when the headlights are on and of f .
There are six brightness levels.
When you push either button, the
inf ormation display indicates the
current level. You will hear a tone when you reach the maximum or
minimum brightness. The display
returns to the odometer 5 seconds
af ter you stop adjusting the
brightness.
To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to
or .
The center of each meter (upper and
lower) illuminates with reduced
brightness when you unlock and
open the driver’s door, and then goes
back to the selected brightness when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position.
If you insert the key but do not turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, the illumination turns of f in
about 7 seconds.
Daytime Running L ights
Instrument Panel Brightness
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness
Inst rument s and Cont rols
71
CONTROL BUTTONS
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Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn the
def ogger on again when you restart
the vehicle.
Push the button next to the steering
wheel to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both turn indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traf f ic, or if your vehicle is disabled. Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see page . The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side-
to-side.
101
OnCanadianLX,EXandSimodels
Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning Button
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
72
Canadian LX, EX, Si
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If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undrivable.
If you have lost your key and cannot
start your engine, contact your
dealer.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
f ob) is near the ignition switch when
you insert the key. When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on
brief ly, then go of f . If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position, remove the key,
reinsert it, and turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position again. The immobilizer system protects
your vehicle f rom thef t. If an
improperly-coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine’s f uel
system is disabled.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
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On DX model (except Canadian DX-G)
Immobilizer System
Keys and Locks, Immobilizer System
Inst rument s and Cont rols
75
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µ
µ If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power socket in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, push it in slightly. If
your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must
also be in park. The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III).
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
ST A RT (III)
LOCK (0) Ignition Switch
Immobilizer System, Ignition Switch
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The ceiling light (if the ceiling light
switch is in the center position) and
the spotlights (if the switch is in the
Door position on EX and Si models)
will come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
either door within 30 seconds, the
lights f ade out. If you relock the
doors with the remote transmitter
bef ore 30 seconds have elapsed, the
lightsgoesoff immediately.
If you do not open either door within
30 seconds, the doors automatically
relock, and the security system sets
(onU.S.LX,EX,andSimodels).You
cannot unlock it if the key is in the
ignition switch.
Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the passenger’s door.
Some exterior lights will f lash twice
each time you push the button.
Press this button once to
lock both doors. Some exterior lights
will f lash once. When you push
LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you
will hear a beep to verify that the
doors are locked and that the
security system has set (on U.S. LX,
EX and Si models). You cannot lock
the doors if either door is not f ully
closed or the key is in the ignition
switch.
U.S.:LX,EX,Si
Canada: DX-G, LX, EX, Si
Remote Transmitter
UNL OCK
LOCK
Inst rument s and Cont rols
85
UNLOCK
BUTTON LOCK
BUTTON
TRUNK
RELEASE
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON LED
U.S. EX and Si models
UNLOCK
BUTTON LOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON LED
U.S.: LX Canada: DX-G, LX, EX, Si
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