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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
1:
2:
3:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
MIRROR CONTROLS REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
SEL/RESET BUTTON
(P.70)
(P.71)(P.64)
(P.63)
(P.100)
TILT/
TELESCOPIC
ADJUSTMENT
(P.73)(P.175) HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.72)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.29)
(P.72)
(P.101)
(P.104)
(P.69)
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
HEATED MIRRORS
(P.170) REMOTE
AUDIO
CONTROLS
VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES CRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
HORN
3
3
1 3
2
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Your f ront airbags are also dual-
threshold airbags. Airbags with this
f eature have two deployment
thresholds that depend on whether
or not the occupant is wearing a seat
belt.
If the occupant’s belt is ,
the airbag will deploy at a slightly
lower threshold, because the
occupant would need extra
protection.
If the occupant’s belt , the
airbag will inf late at a slightly higher
threshold, when the airbag would be
needed to supplement the protection
provided by the seat belt.
In a crash, one stage will
ignite first, then the second stage
will ignite a split second later. This
provides longer airbag inf lation time
with a little less force. In a crash, both stages
will ignite simultaneously to provide
the quickest and greatest protection. Your f ront airbags are dual-stage
airbags. This means they have two
inf lation stages that can be ignited
sequentially or simultaneously,
depending on crash severity. After a crash, you may see what
looks like smoke. This is actually
powder f rom the airbag’s surf ace.
Although the powder is not harmf ul,
people with respiratory problems
mayexperiencesometemporary
discomf ort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is saf e to do
so.
The total time for inflation and
def lation is one-tenth of a second, so
f ast that most occupants are not
aware that the airbags deployed until
they see them lying in their laps. Af ter inf lating, the f ront airbags
immediately def late, so they won’t
interf ere with the driver’s visibility,
or the ability to steer or operate
other controls.
Dual-T hreshold A irbags not lat chedis latched
Dual-Stage A irbags
less severe
more severe
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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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 .54
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Indicators .57
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Gauges .63
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Display Change Button .64
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Odometer .64
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Trip Meter .64
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .65
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Fuel Gauge .66
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .66
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Maintenance Minder .67
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .68
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers .69
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Turn Signal and Headlights .70
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Instrument Panel Brightness .71
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Hazard Warning Button .72
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Rear Window Def ogger .72
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .73
...............................
Keys and Locks .74
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Immobilizer System .75
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Ignition Switch .76
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Door Locks .77
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Power Door Locks .78 .
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .78
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Remote Transmitter .85
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Trunk .88
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Emergency Trunk Opener .89
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Seats .90
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Power Windows .96
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Moonroof .98
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Mirrors .100
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Parking Brake .101
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Interior Convenience Items .102
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Beverage Holders .103
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Console Compartment .103
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Glove Box .103
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Coat Hook .104
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Accessory Power Sockets .104
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Vanity Mirror .105
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Sun Visor .105
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Interior Lights .106
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Ceiling Light .106
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Spotlights .106
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Courtesy Light .107
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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CONT INUEDThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
DX,DX-G(Canada),LX,EX
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IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.57)
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATORANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
(P.61)DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR(P.59)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.61)
(P.59)
(P.61) (P.61) (P.62)
(P.58)(P.62)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.61)
(P.57,264) (P.60,209)
(P.61)
(P.
57, 263)
(P.
58)
(P. 57, 263) PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
Si
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LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR (P.62)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.
61)
(P.
61)
(P. 60) (P.
62)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
REV LIMIT INDICATOR
(P. 61)(P.
58)
(P.61)
(P.58) (P.
60)
(P. 62)
(P. 61)
(P.
61)
(P.
57)
(P.
59)
(P. 57, 263)
(P. 57, 263)
(P. 57, 264) (P.
59)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.58)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P. 60,209)
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If you turn the steering wheel to the
f ull lef t or right repeatedly while
stopping or driving at very low speed,
you may f eel slightly harder steering
due to overheating of the steering
gear box.
Continuously driving under those
conditions could damage the power
steering system.
This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance. The
maintenance main items and sub
items will be displayed in the
inf ormation display. See page f or
more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and goes of f
af ter the engine starts. If it comes on
at any other time, there is a problem
in the electric power steering system.
If this happens, stop the vehicle in a
saf e place, and turn of f the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will not turn
of f immediately. If it does not go of f
after driving a short distance, or
comes back on again while driving,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be of f , making the
vehicle harder to steer.
To protect the engine f rom damage,
never drive with the tachometer in
its red zone. This indicator shows you when the
engine speed is near the tachometer’s
red zone. When the engine speed
gets to near the red zone, the
indicator blinks. If you exceed the
maximum speed f or the gear you are
in, the indicator stays on, and you
may f eel the engine cut in and out
due to the engine speed limiter (see
page ).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
Maintenance Minder
IndicatorRev L imit Indicator
Si model only
Si model only
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LEV LIMIT INDICATOR
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If this indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position and release the parking
brake, it means there is a problem
withtheDRL.Theremayalsobea
problem with the high beam
headlights. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this indicator
(see page ). This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control. This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ). This indicator comes on if either
door is not closed tightly. This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
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71 175
175
227
Canadian models only
If equipped
If equipped
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator Cruise Main Indicator
High Beam Indicator Washer Level Indicator Cruise Control IndicatorDoor-open Indicator Trunk-open Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator is located in the f uel
gauge. It comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will stay on. A reminder
beeper will also sound when you
open the driver’s door.
This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See pagef or more inf ormation on the
security system. When the indicator comes on, there is about 1.9 US gal (7.5
)of fuel
remaining in the tank bef ore the
reading reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the reading does reach E.
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If equipped
Low Fuel Indicator
Lights On Indicator Security System Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
62
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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