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CAUTION
If the rear window wiper operation is
interrupted by snow etc., the wiper
may stop moving to protect its motor.
If this occurs, turn the wiper switch to
OFF and remove the snow etc. on
and around the wiper arms. After
about 1 minute, turn the switch ON
again to operate the wiper.
Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
Do not operate the washer if reser-
voir tank is empty.
Do not fill the window washer reser-
voir tank with washer fluid concen-
trates at full strength. Some methyl
alcohol based washer fluid concen-
trates may permanently stain the
grille if spilled while filling the win-
dow washer reservoir tank.
Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s rec-
ommended levels before pouring thefluid into the window washer reser-
voir tank. Do not use the window
washer reservoir tank to mix the
washer fluid concentrate and water.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer so-
lution may freeze on the rear window
glass and obscure your vision. Warm the
rear window glass with the defroster
before you wash.
To defog/defrost the rear window glass and
outside mirrors, start the engine and push the
switch on. The indicator light
A
will come on.
Push the switch again to turn the defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approximately 15
minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.
SIC1960B
Type A
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH
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Headlight beam select
1To select the low beam, put the lever in the
neutral position as shown.
2To select the high beam, push the lever
forward while the switch is in the
po-
sition. Pull it back to select the low beam.
3Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEMThe daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started and once the
parking brake is released. The daytime running
lights operate with the headlight switch in the
OFF position or in the
position.
The daytime running lights will be turned off
when the headlight switch is turned to the
position.
The daytime running lights will remain on until
the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or OFF
position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROLThe instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the
or
position and the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Keep turning the control to adjust the brightness
of instrument panel lights.
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SIC2373A
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CAUTION
Do not use the driving light in city
areas or on highways with heavy traf-
fic.
Only use the driving light on moun-
tain roads or highways with little traf-
fic.
Do not keep the driving light ONfor a
long time while idling or at a low
speed.
Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights will flash.
WARNING
If stopping for an emergency, be sure
to move the vehicle well off the road.
Do not use the hazard warning flash-
ers while moving on the highway un-
less unusual circumstances force you
to drive so slowly that your vehiclemight become a hazard to other traf-
fic.
Turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
The flasher will operate with the ignition switch in
any position.
SIC2475
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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To sound the horn, push the center pad area
1
of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air
bag system may result in serious per-
sonal injury.The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
The switches located on the center console can
be operated independently (driver’s side seat
A
and front passenger’s side seat
B) of each
other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select heat range.
For high heat, press the(High) side
1
of the switch.
For low heat, press the
(Low) side
2
of the switch.
For no heat, the switch has a center OFF
position
3
between low and high.The indicator light
C
in the switch will
illuminate when low or high is selected.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
3. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
the switch to the off position (center).
CAUTION
The battery could be discharged if
the seat heater is operated while the
engine is not running.
Do not use the seat heater for ex-
tended periods or when no one is
using the seat.
Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a blan-
ket, cushion, seat cover, etc. Other-
wise, the seat may become over-
heated.
Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
SIC0987A
SIC2056
HORNHEATED SEATS (if so equipped)2-22
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CAUTION
The outlet and plug may be hot dur-
ing or immediately after use.
This power outlet is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.
Do not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.Use only one power outlet at a time.
Use power outlets with the engine
running to avoid discharging the ve-
hicle battery. (If the engine is
stopped, this could result in a dis-
charged battery.)
Avoid using when the air conditioner,
headlights or rear window defroster
is on.
Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure to turn off the power
switch of electrical accessory being
used or the ACC power of the vehicle.
Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may blow.
When not in use, be sure to replace
the cover. Do not allow water to con-
tact the socket.
DRIVER’S BOXTo open the driver’s box, push the button and
pull up the lid.
To close, push the lid down.
WARNING
Keep the lid of the box closed while
driving to help prevent injury in an acci-
dent or a sudden stop.
SIC1710A
Luggage room
SIC2400
STORAGE
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MULTI BOX
Drink boxYou can store unopened beverages in the box.
To keep the beverage warm or cool, open thesliding panels, allow the air to come in by pulling
the air flow control knob
1, and put the drink in
the box. Then close the sliding panels.
To put in a 500 mcan or plastic beverage
bottle, push the holder switch2
and place it at
an angle.
WARNING
Do not put in or take out objects from
the drink box/pocket while driving so
that full attention may be given to ve-
hicle operation.
CAUTION
Do not drive with the sliding panels
open. Objects inside may come out,
and this may result in unexpected
injuries.
Do not leave carbonated beverages
inside because the temperatures in a
closed vehicle could easily become
high if the engine is stopped on hot
days.Avoid abrupt starting or braking
when the multi box is being used.
Do not spill the drink. It may cause
damage to the vehicle.
The temperature of the inside of the
box is the same as that of the airflow.
It cannot change the temperature of
the drink extremely.
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PocketYou can use the box as a pocket.
Open the sliding panels, and shut the air flow by
pushing the air flow control knob
1. Put an
object in the box, then close the sliding panels.
Do not put any objects that can melt in
the pocket. An object may damage the
vehicle if it melts.
Do not leave any plastic objects. They
may be deformed.
Do not put in jewelry such as rings,
earrings and so on, because they maybe deformed by heat.
CUP HOLDERS
WARNING
The cup holder should not be used while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
CAUTION
Avoid abrupt starting and braking
SIC2995
SIC2955
Front
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The rear cup holders should be
stored when the rear seat is folded
down.
GLOVE BOXTo open the glove box, pull the handle
1.
To close, push the lid in until the lock latches.
To lock
2
or unlock
3
the glove box, use the
master key.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
UPPER GLOVE BOXPull up the lid to open the upper glove box.
Push down the lid to close the upper glove box.
WARNING
Keep upper glove box lid closed while
driving to prevent injury in an accident
or a sudden stop.
SIC2282A
SIC2283
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