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NHeated Seats (If Equipped)...............83
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............84
mInterior Lights.........................85
NFront Map/Reading Lights...............85
NBattery Saver Feature...................85
NInstrument Panel Lighting................86
NNight Security Illumination...............86
mExterior Lights.........................86
NHeadlights And Parking Lights............86
NDaytime Running Lights (Where Applicable) . . .87
NFog Lights (If Equipped).................87
NStanding Lights.......................87
mMultifunction Control Lever...............88
NTurn Signals..........................88
NHeadlight Dimmer Switch................89
NPassing Light.........................90NWindshield Wipers And Washer............90
NMist Function.........................91
mTelescoping Steering Column..............92
mTire Pressure Monitor System (If Equipped)...93
mRear Spoiler...........................96
mBrake Assist System (BAS)................98
mElectronic Stability Program (ESP)...........99
NSynchronizing ESP....................101
mElectronic Speed Control.................102
NTo Vary The Speed Setting...............103
NTo Deactivate........................104
NTo Resume Speed.....................104
NUsing Speed Control On Hills............105
mGarage Door Opener (If Equipped).........105
NProgramming The Universal Transceiver.....106
NGate Operator/Canadian Programming.....108
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7. When the top engages to the header, turn the latch
handle counterclockwise just over one quarter turn to the
lock position and push the latch handle up to the stored
position. The top is now secured in the closed position.
NOTE:The convertible top switch indicator will light
up and an audible warning will be heard if you start
driving the vehicle without the top fully locked in the
closed position.
WARNING!
To prevent possible accidents, drive the vehicle only
with the convertible top either completely closed and
locked, or fully lowered into its storage compartment.
8. Once the top has been raised and locked, the cargo
compartment divider can be unhooked and folded for-
ward to increase the cargo compartment capacity. Follow
the steps shown on the label affixed to the decklid trim.
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CONSOLE FEATURES
The console has a power outlet/cigar lighter, an ash tray
with a coin holder, a cupholder (if equipped), and the
passenger airbag light. In addition, there are switches to
control the heated seats (if equipped), rear spoiler, elec-
tronic stability program (ESP), hazard flashers, central
locking, rear defroster and towing alarm.
Operating controls for the heating and air conditioning
systems, power windows, power mirrors, convertible top
switch (if equipped), and the automatic transmission
program mode selector switch (if equipped) are also
located in the console.
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Ashtray
Lightly touch the bottom of the ashtray cover. The
ashtray will open automatically.
To remove the ashtray insert, pull the ashtray past the
detent. Hold both sides of the insert, and pull up. To
install the ashtray, place it in the frame and push down to
engage.
WARNING!
Remove the ashtray only with the vehicle stopped
and the ignition off. Otherwise, the vehicle might
move unexpectedly as a result of unintended contact
with the gear selector lever.
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Coin Holder
With the ashtray open, folding down the cover plate
reveals the coin holder, which can accommodate nine
coins in various sizes up to a U.S. quarter. The coin slots
are shaped to retain the coins, and the cover plate ensures
that the coins remain in the coin holder.
Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter
The dual-purpose power outlet is located in the console,
next to the passenger airbag off warning light. The power
outlet can accommodate a lighter or electrical accessoriesup to a maximum of 15 amps. The outlet is protected by
a 15 amp fuse, located behind the fuse cover on the left
end of the instrument panel.
The lighter will operate only when the ignition switch is
in the ON/ACC position. It heats up when pushed in and
pops out automatically when ready for use. To preserve
the heating element, do not hold the lighter in the heating
position.
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear
window. A two point pivot system allows for horizontal
and vertical mirror adjustment.
Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle) The mirror should be adjusted
with the glare control set in the day position (toward
windshield).
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
All exterior mirrors are hinged to move forward or
rearward to resist damage. The hinges have three detent
positions: full forward, full rearward, and normal.
Heated Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)
Both outside mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice when
the Rear Window Defroster switch is depressed.
Outside Mirrors
Adjust the outside mirrors to center on the adjacent lane
of traffic, with a slight overlap of the view seen in the
inside mirror.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they actually are. Relying too much on your
passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object. Use your inside
mirror to judge the size or distance of objects seen in
the convex mirror.
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Backrest Tilt
²
Turn handwheel 2 forward or backward to adjust the
backrest tilt to your desired position which allows
your arms to slightly bend when holding the steering
wheel.
Head Restraint Height
WARNING!
For your protection, drive only with properly posi-
tioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head
approximately at ear level.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints. Head restraints are intended to help re-
duce injuries during and accident.
²Adjust the height of the head restraints by pulling
them upwards manually.
²For a lower position, press release button 1 and push
down on the head restraints manually.
Adjust to a comfortable seating position that still allows
you to reach the accelerator and brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far to the rear as possible, consistent
with ability to properly operate controls.
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
A two-position mode selector switch controls the interior
lights located in the overhead console.
The AUTO mode turns the lights on when a door is open
or ajar, or when locking or unlocking the vehicle. AUTO
mode also has a ªfade to offº feature. When the doors are
closed or locked, they gradually ªfadeº off.
The OFF position turns off the interior lights feature.
Front Map/Reading Lights
These lights are located between the sun visors. A single
centrally located switch operates both lights.
Battery Saver Feature
To prevent battery drain if a door is left open or ajar, the
interior lights will turn off automatically after 15 minutes.
After the door is closed, the interior lights will return to
their normal function.
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