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2:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
MOONROOF
SWITCH REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS CRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
HAZARD
WARNING
BUTTON
(P. 204)
Vehicle without navigation system is shown.
(P.
150)
(P.
200)
(P. 137)
HORN
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS/
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.
212)
VEHICLE
STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT PASSENGER
AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P. 33)
(P.
121-122) (P.
123)
(P. 120)
(P. 124)
(P. 124)
(P. 71, 72)
(P.
125)
(P.
263)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/FOG LIGHTS
1
TM
2
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 .60
............................
Instrument Panel .61
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators . 62
.............................................
Gauges .68
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display . 69
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .119
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .120
.......
Turn Signals and Headlights . 121
.................................
Fog Lights .122
Automatic Lighting Off .......................................
Feature .122
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 122
......
Instrument Panel Brightness . 123
............................
Hazard Warning .124
...............
Rear Window Def ogger . 124
........
Steering Wheel Adjustment . 125
.............................
Keys and Locks .126
......................
Immobilizer System .127
..............................
Ignition Switch .128
....................................
Door Locks .129
................
Childproof Door Locks . 130
.....................
Remote Transmitter .131
..............................................
Trunk .135
......
Emergency Trunk Opener . 136...................
Trunk Main Switch . 136
..................................
Seat Heaters .137
...............................................
Seats .138
...........
Power Seat Adjustment . 138
.........
Driver’s Lumbar Support . 139
........................
Head Restraints .139
.....................
Folding Rear Seat .140
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .142
...........................................
Mirrors .145
..
Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 146
..............
Power Mirror Heaters . 146
............................
Power Windows .147
.......................................
Moonroof .150
...............................
Parking Brake .151
........................................
Sun Visor .152
................................
Vanity Mirror .152
...............................
Interior Lights .153
.........
Interior Convenience Items . 155
.....................
Beverage Holders .156
........
Accessory Power Sockets . 156
.............
Console Compartment . 157
....................
Sunglasses Holder .158
..................................
Glove Box .158
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
59
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.
To
use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘Acu ra’’ logo.
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2:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Instru m ent sand Cont ro ls
119
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
CRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/
WASHERS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
MOONROOF
SWITCH
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.200)
(P.150)
(P.204)
(P.137)
HORN
(P.212)
VEHICLE
STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH
Vehicle without navigation system is shown.
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS/
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS STEERING
WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT PASSENGER
AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.33)
(P.121-122)
(P.120)
(P.124)
(P.124)
(P.125) (P.71, 72)
(P.263) (P.123)
INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS1
TM 2
Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and of f . The indicator
above the button comes on to show
the def ogger is on. If you do not turn
it of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 35 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn the
def ogger on again when you restart
the vehicle.
Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signal
lights and both turn signal indicators
in the instrument panel to flash. Use
the hazard warning lights if you need
to park in a dangerous area near
heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is
disabled.
The def ogger and antenna wires on
the inside of the rear window can be
accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side-
to-side.
Hazard Warning
Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning, Rear Window Def ogger
124
Without navigation system With navigation system
CONT INUED
Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
2.
1.
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
321
TRUNK FLOOR
JACK TOOLS
TOOL TRAY
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
............
Emergencies on the Road . 319
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 327
...........
Brake System Indicator . 334
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 321
.....
Charging System Indicator . 332
..................
Checking the Fuses . 336
..........................
Fuse Locations .339
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 124
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 331
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 332
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 335
..................
Overheated Engine . 329
.......................................
Towing .341
.........................
Emergency Brake .151
....................
Emergency Flashers .124
......................
Emergency Towing .341
..........
Emergency Trunk Opener . 136
Emission, Check System .......................................
Message .84
.......................
Emissions Controls .354
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 357
Engine .......
Check Engine Oil Message . 82
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
.........................
If It Won’t Start .325
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 332...................
Oil Life Display . 73, 274
..............
Oil Pressure Indicator . 331
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 287
...............................
Overheating .329
............................
Specif ications .347
....................
Speed Limiter . 245, 251
.......................................
Starting .243
Engine Speed Limiter .............................................
A/T .245
............................................
M/T .251
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .230
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 354
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .55
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .17
...................................
Fan, Interior .164
.............
Fasten Seat Belt Message . 78
.........................................
Features .159
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 231
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .307
...............................................
Oil .289
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 124...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 321
.....................................
Floor Mats .306
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 293
..........................................
Brake .296
.........................................
Clutch .297
..............
Manual Transmission . 295
..........................
Power Steering .297
......
Washer Fluid Low Message . 81
..................
Windshield Washer . 292
.....................................
Fog Lights .122
.......................................
Indicator .66
.........................
Folding Rear Seat .140
........................
Four-way Flashers .124
..................................
Front Airbags .26
.......................
Front Wiper Action .117
.................................................
Fuel .230
...............................
Cap Message .79
......................
Fill Door and Cap .231
...........................................
Gauge .68
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .66
..............................
Low Message .81
................
Octane Requirement . 230
........................
Tank, Filling the .231
........................
Tighten Fuel Cap .79
..............................
Fuse Locations .339
Index
F
IV
CONT INUED
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .336
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 235
.........................................
Gasoline .230
...........................................
Gauge .68
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .66
.....................
Low Fuel Message .81
................
Octane Requirement . 230
........................
Tank, Filling the .231
................
Gas Station Procedures . 231
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
...............................................
Fuel .68
...............................
Speedometer .68
.................................
Tachometer .68
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .265
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 246
..............
Manual Transmission . 244
......................................
Glove Box .158 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 298
........................
Hands Free Link .211
.......................................
Message .84
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 124
.....................................
Headlights .121
........................................
Aiming .298
............
Automatic Lighting Off . 122
.........................
Auto Of f Timer .108
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 122
.................................
Fog Lights .122
..................
High Beam Indicator . 66
....................
Lights On Indicator .63
..........
Low Beams, Turning on . 121
.......................
Reminder Chime .121
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 298
.................................
Turning on .121
............................
Head Restraints .139
......................
Safety Information .14
...............................
Heated Mirror .146
...................................
Heated Seat .137
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 243
......................
High Beam Indicator .66
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .207 ..
Hood, Opening and Closing the . 232
...........................................
Horn .4,119
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .297
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 344
Ignition ............................................
Keys .126
.........................................
Switch .128
............
Timing Control System . 355
......................
Immobilizer System .127
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
TM
Index
INDEX
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Indicators .61
.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) . 65
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .63
........................
Charging System .62
.................................
Cruise Main .66
.....................................
Fog Light .66
...................................
High Beam .66
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 64
.....................................
Lights On .63
......................................
Low Fuel .66
........................
Low Oil Pressure .62
..............
Low Tire Pressure . 67, 257
Malf unction Indicator ...............
Lamp(MIL) . 62, 84, 332
.................
Passenger Airbag Of f . 33
.....................
Seat Belt Reminder .62
..........................
Security System .67
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .64
...............................................
SRS .63
.........................
System Message .66
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .65
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................................
Activation .65
.................................
VSA System .64 .........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 62
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .41
......................................
Inf ant Seats .41
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 49
..........
Inf ormation (Multi) Display . 69
....................................
INFO Button .71
......................................
INFO Knob .71
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 310
.................................
Inside Mirror .146
.............................
Inspection, Tire .312
....................
Installing a Child Seat .45
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 49
.............................
Using LATCH .46
............................
Instrument Panel .61
.....................................
Indicators .62
......
Instrument Panel Brightness . 123
...............................
Interior Lights .153
.....
Interior Light Dimming Time . 106
........................................
Introduction .i ...................
Key, Remove Message . 79
Keyless Lock ....................
Acknowledgement . 113
................................................
Keys .126
.......................
Label, Certif ication .342
...............
Lane Change, Signaling . 121
........................
Language Selection .94
........................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .20
................................
LATCH, Using .46
.
Lever, Release Parking Message . 78
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .298
.......................................
Indicator .61
...........................................
Setup .106
..................
Turn Signal . 65, 300, 302
....................................
Load Limits .239
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 128
Locks .....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 128
........................
Childproof Door .130
............................
Fuel Fill Door .231
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 322
.......................................
Jack, Tire .321
................................
Jump Starting .327
Index
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