CAUTION :
Do not use the washer in freezing tem-
peratures without first warming the
windshield in advance with the
defrosters; the washer solution could
freeze on contact with the windshield
and obscure your vision.
REAR WINDOW
DEFROSTERThe defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from the
interior and exterior of the rear window.
The ignition switch must be on for the
defroster to operate.
To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster button
located in the air conditioning panel. The
rear window defroster indicator on the
rear window defroster button illuminates
when the defroster is ON.The rear window defroster automatically
turns OFF after 20 minutes or when the
ignition switch is turned OFF. To turn
off the defroster, press the rear window
defroster button again. If there is heavy
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, brush it off before operating the
rear defroster.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4-32
OFF
MMSA4046
A Type
B Type
✻
NOTICE
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.
✻
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the conduc-
tors bonded to the inside surface of
the rear window, never use sharp
instruments or window cleaners
containing abrasives to clean the
window.✻
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, operate the defroster
only while the engine is running.
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INDEX
9-1
A
ir Bag - Supplemental Restraint System ................................3-42
Air Cleaner ..................................................................................7-21
Antenna .......................................................................................3-68
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System .......................4-47
Automatic Transaxle ............................................................4-7, 7-19
B
attery.......................................................................................7-23
Before Driving ..............................................................................5-4
Brake System ..............................................................................4-12
Brakes and Clutch .......................................................................7-17
Bulb Replacement .......................................................................7-32
C
hanging tires ..........................................................................6-22
Climate Control System ..............................................................4-42
Cruise Control .............................................................................4-37
Cup Holders and Console Storage Compartment .......................3-63
D
oor Locks .................................................................................3-9
E
lectrical Circuit Protection .......................................................6-7
Emergency Starting .......................................................................6-3
Emission Control System ..............................................................5-3
Engine Compartment ..................................................................7-10
Engine Cooling System...............................................................7-14
Engine Oil and Oil Filter .............................................................7-12
Exterior Care ...............................................................................7-38
F
uel Filler Lid ...........................................................................3-55
Fuel Requirements ........................................................................5-2
G
auges ......................................................................................4-20
H
eadlight Aiming Adjustment .................................................7-42
Homelink® Wireless Control System.........................................5-12
Hood ............................................................................................3-54
How To Use This Manual .............................................................1-2
If You Have a Flat Tire .............................................................6-19
Ignition Switch ..............................................................................4-2
Immobilizer System ......................................................................3-6
Instrument Cluster .......................................................................4-19
Instrument Panel Overview ...........................................................2-3
Interior and Exterior Overview .....................................................2-2
Interior Care ................................................................................7-40
Interior Features ..........................................................................4-33
Interior Lights .............................................................................3-62K
eyless entry system .................................................................3-4
Keys ..............................................................................................3-3
L
abel Information .....................................................................5-11
Lightings .....................................................................................4-27
Lubricant Specifications .............................................................7-36
Lubricants and Fluids ..................................................................7-20
Luggage Net ................................................................................3-69
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