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MirrorsMirrors
Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are
properly adjusted befor
e you start driving.
„ Inside mirror
„Inside mirror
1) Tab
The inside mirror has a day and night position. Pull the
tab at the bottom of the mirror toward you for the night
position. Push it away for the day position. The night
position reduces glare from headlights. T
Auto-dimming mirror/c ompass (if equipped)
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Auto-dimming mirror/compass
1) Left button
2) Auto dimming indicator
3) Photosensor
4) Right button
The auto-dimming mirror/co mpass has an anti-glare
feature which automatically reduces glare coming
from headlights of vehicles behind you. It also con-
tains a built-in compass. y By pressing and releasing the left button, the auto-
matic dimming function is toggled on or off. When the
automatic dimming function is on, the auto dimming in-
dicator light (green) located to the right of the button
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will illuminate. yBy pressing and releasing the right button, the com-
pass display is toggled on or off. When the compass is
on, an illuminated compass reading will appear in the
lower part of the mirror.
Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode, the mirror sur-
face turns bright if the trans mission is shifted into re-
verse. This is to ensure good rearward visibility during reversing. V Photosensors
The mirror has a photosensor attached on both the
front and back sides. If the glare from the headlights of
vehicles behind you strikes the mirror, these sensors detect it and make the reflection surface of the mirror
dimmer to help prevent you from being blinded. For
this reason, use care not
to cover the sensors with
stickers, or other similar items. Periodically wipe the
sensors clean using a piece of dry soft cotton cloth or
an applicator. V Compass calibration
1. For optimum calibration, switch off all nonessential
electrical accessories (rear window defogger, heater/
air conditioning system, spot light, etc.) and ensure all
doors are shut.
2. Drive to an open, level area away from large metal-
lic objects or structures and make certain the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
3. Press and hold the left button for 3 seconds then re-
lease, and the compass will enter the calibration
mode. “CAL” and direction will be displayed.
4. Drive slowly in a circle until “CAL” disappears from
the display (approximately two or three circles). The
compass is now calibrated.
5. Further calibration may be necessary should out-
side influences cause the mirror to read inaccurately.
You will know that this has occurred if your compass
begins to read in only limited directions. Should you
encounter this situation, return to step one of the
above procedure and recalibrate the mirror.
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1) Selection switch
2) Direction control switch
1. Press either end of the se lection switch, “L” for the
left, “R” for the right.
2. Move the direction control switch in the direction you want to move the mirror.
3. Return the selection switch to the neutral position
to prevent unintentional operation.
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually. T
Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)
To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not operate the defogger continuously for
any longer than necessary.
The outside mirror defogger operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
1) Indicator light
To turn on the outside mirror defogger, push the but-
ton while the engine is running.
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The indicator light located on the button will come on
when the outside mirror defogger heater in operation.
To turn it off, push the button again.Tilt steering wheelTilt steering wheel
Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position
while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle
control and result in personal injury.
1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to the “Front seats”
section (chapter 1).
2. Pull the tilt lock lever down.
3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
4. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in
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Climate control
NOTE
When the dial is placed in the “ ” or “ ” po-
sition, the air conditioner compressor operates
automatically regardless of the position of the air
conditioner button to defog the windshield quick-
ly. At the same time, the air inlet selection is auto-
matically set to “Outside air” mode.
In this state, you cannot select “recirculation”
mode by manually pressing the air inlet selectionbutton. T
Air conditioner button
The air conditioner operates only when the engine is
running. Push the air conditioner button while the fan is in op-
eration to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light
will come on.
Push it again to turn off the air conditioner. T
Air inlet selection button
Continued operation in the ON position may fog
up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as
soon as the outside dusty condition clears.
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ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculat-
ed inside the vehicle. Push the air inlet selection but-
ton to the ON position. The indicator light will come on.
Push the air inlet selectio n button to the ON position
for fast cooling with the air conditioner or when driving
on a dusty road.
OFF position (Outside Air): Outside air is drawn into
the passenger compartment. Push the air inlet selec-
tion button again to the OFF position. The indicator
light will go off.
Push the air inlet selection button to the OFF position
when the interior has cooled to a comfortable temper-
ature and the road is no longer dusty. „
Heater operation
T Defrosting or defogging the windshield
To direct warm air to the windshield and front door win-
dows:
1. Set the air flow control dial to “ ”.
2. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the right.
3. Set the fan speed control dial to the highest speed.
NOTE
Warm air also comes out from the right and left air
outlets. To stop warm ai r flow from these outlets,
turn the corresponding thumb-wheel to the
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TBi-level heating
This setting allows you to direct air of different temper-
atures from the instrument panel and foot outlets. The
air from the foot outlets is slightly warmer than from the
instrument panel outlets.
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the “OFF” posi- tion.
2. Set the air flow control dial to “ ”.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired tem- perature level.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.
Setting the temperat ure control dial fully turned to the
red area or blue area decr eases the temperature dif- ference between the air from the instrument panel out- lets and the air from
the foot outlets.
T Ventilation
To force outside air through the instrument panel out-lets:
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the “OFF” posi-
tion.
2. Set the air flow control dial to “ ”.
3. Set the temperature control dial all the way left.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.
When driving on a dusty road, set the air inlet control
button to the “ON” position.
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2. Set the temperature control dial to the red area.
3. Set the fan speed control dial at the highest speed. Operating tips for heater and air con-
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Cleaning ventilator grille
Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free of
snow, leaves, or other obstructions to ensure efficient
heating and defrosting. Since the condenser is located
in front of the radiator, th is area should be kept clean
because cooling performance is impaired by any ac-
cumulation of insects and leaves on the condenser. T Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with the windows
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