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qDaytime Running Lights (Canada
Model)
In Canada, vehicles must be driven with
the headlights on during daytime
operation.
For that reason, the daytime running lights
automatically turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position.
NOTE
The Daytime Running Lights turn off
when the parking brake is applied.
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
qTurn Signal
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.
If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to
its original position.
Right turn
Left turnOFFRight lane
change
Left lane
change
Green indicators on the dashboard show
which signal is working.
Lane-change signals
Move the lever slightly toward the
direction of the change―until the
indicator flashes―and hold it there. It
will return to the off position when
released.
NOTE
If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one
of the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out.
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Fog Lightsí
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.
They help you to see as well as to be seen.
To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the
fog light switch to the
position.
The headlight switch must be in the
position to turn on the front fog lights.
Fog light switch
To turn them off, rotate the fog light
switch to the OFF position or turn the
headlight switch to the
or OFF
position.
NOTE
The fog lights will turn off when the
headlights are set at high beam.
Windshield Wipers and
Washer
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
WARNING
Substitute Washer Fluid:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer
fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
windshield, it will dirty the windshield,
affect your visibility, and could result
in an accident. Use only windshield
washer fluid or plain water in the
reservoir.
Frozen Washer Fluid:
Using windshield washer fluid without
anti-freeze protection in freezing
temperatures is dangerous. The
washer fluid could freeze on the
windshield and block your vision. You
could have an accident. Don't use the
washer without first warming the
windshield and never use plain tap
water.
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Horn
To sound the horn, press around the
mark on the steering wheel.
Hazard Warning Flasher
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Hazard warning flasher
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
four turn signals will flash.
NOTE
lThe turn signals don't work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
lCheck local regulations about the use
of hazard warning lights while the
vehicle is being towed. They may
forbid it.
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6Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.
Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2
Operating Tips ........................................................................... 6-2
Vent Operation (Front) .............................................................. 6-3
Control Panel (Front) ................................................................ 6-5
Vent Operation (Rear) ............................................................. 6-10
Control Panel (Rear)
í............................................................ 6-12
Audio System ............................................................................... 6-14
Antenna ................................................................................... 6-14
Operating Tips for Audio System ........................................... 6-14
Audio Set
í............................................................................. 6-21
Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel)í............. 6-42
Safety Certification ................................................................. 6-44
Interior Equipment ..................................................................... 6-45
Sunvisors ................................................................................. 6-45
Interior Lights ......................................................................... 6-46
Lighter
í.................................................................................. 6-49
Ashtrayí................................................................................. 6-49
Cup Holder .............................................................................. 6-51
Bottle Holder ........................................................................... 6-53
Storage Compartments ............................................................ 6-53
Accessory Sockets
í................................................................ 6-57
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Interior Lights
qIlluminated Entry Systemí
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position), the luggage
compartment light (switch is in the ON
position) and the courtesy lights turn on
for:
lAbout 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and the ignition key is
removed.
lAbout 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
lAbout 15 seconds after the key is
removed from the ignition with all
doors closed.
The light also turns off when:
lThe ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and all doors are closed.
lThe driver's door is locked.
NOTE
Battery saver
If any door is left opened, the light goes
out after about 5 minutes to save the
battery.
The light turns on again when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, or when any door is opened
after all doors have been closed.
qOverhead Lights
Front
Without moonroof (with overhead
console)
Without moonroof (without overhead
console)
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With moonroof
Switch
PositionFront Overhead Lights
Light off
lLight on when any door or the
liftgate is open
l(With illuminated entry system)
Light on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
Rear
Switch
PositionRear Overhead Lights
Light off
lLight on when any door or the
liftgate is open
l(With illuminated entry system)
Light on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
Light on
qMap Lights
The map lights are switched on or off by
pressing the switches.
Without moonroof (with overhead
console)
Map light
Without moonroof (without overhead
console)
Map light
Map light
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
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Map light
Map light
qLuggage Compartment Light
Switch
PositionLuggage Compartment Light
Light off
lLight on when any door or the
liftgate is open
l(With illuminated entry system)
Light on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
qCourtesy Lights
Turns on when any door is open or the
illuminated entry system is on.
Courtesy
Light
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Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
four turn signals will flash.
NOTE
lThe turn signals don't work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
lCheck local regulations about the use
of hazard warning lights while the
vehicle is being towed. They may
forbid it.
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