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If the driver’s outside rearview mirror has
the mark (2), it is also equipped with the
heated outside rearview mirrors. When
you push the switch (1), both the heated
outside rearview mirrors and the heated
rear window will operate simultaneously.
An indicator light will be lit when the de-
fogger is on. The defogger will work only
when the engine is running. To turn off the
defogger, push the switch again.
NOTE This device is regulated by a timer,
after 15 minutes it deactivates automati-
cally to preserve the battery charge.
IMPORTANT The heated rear window
and the heated outside rearview mirrors
(if equipped) use a large amount of elec-
tricity. Be sure to turn off after the win-
dow and mirrors have become clear.
HEATED REAR
WINDOWAND HEATED
OUTSIDE REARVIEW
MIRRORS (if equipped)
SWITCH
When the rear window is frosted it is suf-
ficient, with the engine started, to press
the button (1) to defrost it.
79J043
(1)
79J119
Type 1
Type 2
(2)
79J044
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FRONT FOG LIGHT
SWITCH (if equipped)
The front fog light comes on when the fog
light switch is pushed in with the head light
switch turned to the second and/ or third
position. An indicator light above the
switch will be lit when the front fog light
is on.
NOTE In some countries the lighting op-
eration may be different from the above
description according to local regulations.
ILLUMINATION
CANCEL SWITCH
(if equipped)
Operating the illumination cancel switch
changes (1) the brightness of the audio dis-
play, the information display, and the
odo/trip meter as below.
1) When the lighting switch is in the first
position, the audio display, the infor-
mation display, and the odo/trip meter
obtain full brightness regardless of the
illumination cancel switch operation.
2) When the lighting switch is either in the
2
ndor 3rdposition:
1. If the status of the illumination can-
cel switch is off, the audio display and
the information display become dim-
mer, and the odo/trip meter bright-
ness changes to one preferred
brightness setting. For details on how
to set the meter illumination, refer
to “Meter illumination control” in
this section.
2. If the status of the illumination can-
cel switch is on, the audio display, the
information display, and the odo/trip
meter obtain full brightness.
(1)
79J046
64J058
If your vehicle is equipped with DRL, each
press of the illumination cancel switch will
toggle between full brightness and reduced
brightness regardless of the lighting switch
position.
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ASHTRAY (if equipped)
You can fit the ashtray into any of the cup
holders on the center console.
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
AND ASHTRAY
(if equipped)
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
The cigarette lighter will work when the
ignition switch is in the "ACC" or "ON"
position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the
way into the receptacle and release it. It
will automatically heat up and will pop out
to its normal position when it is ready for
use.
79J045
Front panel ashtray
79J047
Make sure tobacco is fully
extinguished before closing
the ashtrays. Never throw waste in
the ashtrays: it could create a fire
hazard.
WARNING
IMPORTANT To avoid damage to the cig-
arette lighter socket, do not use it as oth-
er accessories’ power source. Some ac-
cessories’ power plug can damage the in-
ner mechanism of the cigarette lighter
socket.
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INFORMATION
DISPLAY (Type I)
(if equipped)
1.Clock
2.Thermometer
3.Instantaneous fuel consumption
GLOVE BOX
To open the glove box, pull the latch
lever. To close it, push the lid until it
latches securely.
Never drive with the glove
box lid open. It could cause
injury if an accident occurs.
WARNING
79J120
(1) (2) (3)
79J061
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Thermometer
The thermometer shows the outside tem-
perature when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
If the outside temperature nears freezing,
the mark (c) will come on.
NOTE The thermometer will not indicate
the actual outside temperature when dri-
ving at low speed, or when stopped.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
The display shows the instantaneous fuel
consumption when the vehicle is moving.
However, the display of instantaneous fu-
el consumption can be disappeared if you
desire.
NOTE Unless the vehicle is moving, the
display will indicate “--.-”. CLOCK AND THERMOMETER
Clock
The clock is shown when the ignition
switch is in the “ACC” position.
To set the clock, follow the instructions
below.
❒To set the hour display, push the “H”
knob (a) repeatedly to advance the
hour display. To advance the hour dis-
play quickly, hold in the “H” knob (a)
for about 1 second and continue hold-
ing.
❒To set the minute display, push the “M”
knob (b) repeatedly to advance the
minute display. To advance the minute
display quickly, hold in the “M” knob (b)
for about 1 second and continue hold-
ing.
(a)
(c) (b)
79J062
(d)
79J063
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❒Push the “DISP” knob (d) quickly to
switch the indication as shown in the
above illustration.
❒Push the “DISP” knob (d) for more
than 2 seconds, and the unit indication
will stop blinking or the display “-- -”
will be disappeared when selecting the
nondisplay. If you don’t operate the
knob more than about 8 seconds, the
unit display will automatically stop blink-
ing or the display “-- -” will be disap-
peared when selecting the nondisplay.
64J207
THEFT DETERRENT LIGHT
This light will blink with the ignition switch
in the “OFF” or “ACC” position. The
blinking light is intended to deter theft by
leading others to believe that the vehicle
is equipped with a security system.
63J111
You can switch the unit indication of in-
stantaneous fuel consumption and also
you can display nothing. To switch the in-
dication, follow the instruction below.
❒Push the “DISP” knob (d) for more
than 2 seconds. The unit display of in-
stantaneous fuel consumption will blink.
When the display of instantaneous fu-
el consumption is disappeared, the dis-
play “-- -” will be appeared.
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CLOCK (1)
The clock is shown when the ignition
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
To set the clock, follow the instructions
below.
❒To set the hour display, push the “H”
knob (a) repeatedly to advance the
hour display. To advance the hour dis-
play quickly, hold in the “H” knob (a)
for about 1 second and continue hold-
ing.
❒To set the minute display, push the “M”
knob (b) repeatedly to advance the
minute display. To advance the minute
display quickly, hold in the “M” knob
(b) for about 1 second and continue
holding.
62J136
Type A (For Gasoline Engine Model)
62J137
Type B (For Diesel Engine Model)
INFORMATION
DISPLAY (Type II)
(if equipped)
1.Clock
2.Thermometer
3.Fuel consumption
4.Theft deterrent light
a.“H” knob
b.“M” knob
c.“DISP” knob
d.Freezing mark
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THERMOMETER (2)
The thermometer shows the outside tem-
perature when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
If the outside temperature nears freezing,
the mark (d) will come on.
NOTE The thermometer will not indicate
the actual outside temperature when dri-
ving at low speed, or when stopped.FUEL CONSUMPTION (3)
This display can be changed to show in-
stantaneous fuel consumption or average
fuel consumption by changing the display.
Also, the display of fuel consumption can
be turned off if you desire.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ACC” or “ON” position:
❒If you selected instantaneous fuel con-
sumption the last time you drove the
vehicle, the display indicates “--.-”.
Unless the vehicle is moving, the display
will indicate “--.-”.
❒If you selected average fuel consump-
tion the last time you drove the vehi-
cle, the display shows the last value of
average fuel consumption. Unless you
reset the value of average fuel con-
sumption, the display will show the val-
ue of average fuel consumption which
includes average fuel consumption dur-
ing previous driving.
For details of how to reset the display,
refer to the explanation in this section.
63J202Type A (For Gasoline Engine Model)
Every time you push the “DISP” knob (c),
the display will be changed among the fol-
lowing three displays.
e.Instantaneous fuel consumption
f.Average fuel consumption
g.No display
To reset the value of average fuel con-
sumption, hold in the “DISP” knob (c) for
more than 2 seconds. The display will in-
dicate “--.-” and then will show the aver-
age fuel consumption again after driving
for a short time.
You can also change the unit display of fu-
el consumption. You should operate the
display before the vehicle moves. To
change the display, follow the instructions
below.
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