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Hold Mode
If your vehicle’s transaxle has hold mode, you can
select this mode to drive with some characteristics
of a manual transaxle. With hold mode turned
on, the automatic transaxle will stay in a specific
gear range.
Press the HOLD button on the shift lever console
to turn on hold mode. Press the button again
to turn off hold mode, and return to normal
automatic transaxle operation.For the Hatchback, the HOLD light will light up on
the secondary information center. For the Sedan,
the HOLD light will light up on the instrument panel
cluster. SeeHold Mode Light on page 180.
When hold mode is activated, the transaxle is
fixed in the gear selected.
Hold Mode Features
Winter Function
Select hold mode while in AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (D4) to help the vehicle maintain
traction on slippery road surfaces, such as snow,
mud, or ice.
Manually Controlling Shift
Select hold mode to use your automatic transaxle
like a three-speed manual transaxle.
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Glove Box
Open the glove box by pulling up on the bottom of
the handle.
Cupholder(s)
There are two cupholders located in the center
instrument panel, below the climate control system.
To use the cupholder, push in on its outer edge.
Then pull out the cupholder. After use, push in the
cupholder until it latches.
There is also a cupholder located in the rear of
the center console.
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
If your vehicle has this feature, the sunglasses
storage compartment is located above the driver’s
door. To open, pull down and hold the upper
part of the cover. To close the compartment, let
go of the cover and the compartment will
automatically close.
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Dome Lamp
Your vehicle will have one of the following dome
lamp switches.
The switches have three positions.
ON:The light comes on and stays on.
O(Door):The light comes on when a door is
opened. The light turns off when all the doors
are closed.
OFF:The light remains off even when a door
is opened.
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s
battery against drainage from the taillamps, license
plate lamps, instrument panel lights, and parking
lamps. When the ignition is turned off, the power to
these features will automatically turn off after
5 seconds once the driver’s door is closed.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
With the accessory power outlet, you can plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular
telephone or CB radio.
The accessory power outlet is located next to the
parking brake on the center console.
To use the outlet, remove the protective cap.
When not in use, always cover the outlet with the
protective cap. The accessory power outlet is
operational when the ignition is turned to ACC
or ON.
Without Sunroof
With Sunroof
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