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This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. For more
inf ormation, see page .
If the remaining engine oil lif e is
more than 16 percent, this indicator
comes on f or a f ew seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position.
This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance. The
maintenance main items and sub
items will be displayed in the
inf ormation display. See page f or
more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
The appropriate indicator comes on
in this monitor if the trunk or either
door is not closed tightly.
All the indicators in the monitor
come on f or a f ew seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
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Maintenance Minder
Indicator Door and T runk Open Monitor
Instrument Panel Indicators
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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To switch the information display
between the odometer/trip meter,
outside temperature/trip meter (if
equipped), and engine oil lif e and
maintenance item code(s), press the
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, your last
selection appears in the display.
The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial
regulations to disconnect, reset, or
alter the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.
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TACHOMETERSPEEDOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
U.S. A/T model is shown. ODOMETER/TRIP METER/OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/CHECK FUEL CAP
INDICATOR/MAINTENANCE MINDER
SELECT/RESET KNOB
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select/reset knob repeatedly.
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This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
of f the ignition.This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom white mark to about
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the pointer may rise into the
upperhalfofthegauge.Ifitreaches
the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the
side of the road. See page f or
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system.
This meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it.
There are two trip meters: Trip A
repeatedly. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two dif f erent distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it and
then press and hold the select/reset
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Fuel Gauge T emperature Gauge
Trip Meter
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Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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and Trip B. Switch between them by
knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.
pressing the select/reset knob
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In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near f reezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
f orming on the road surf ace.
When the temperature reaches the
outside temperature displayed.
NOTE: The temperature must be
stabilized bef ore doing this
procedure.
If the outside temperature is
incorrectly displayed, you can adjust
it 5°F in U.S. models ( 3°C in
Canadian models) warmer or cooler.
This indicator displays the outside
temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
models) or Centigrade (Canadian
models). To see the outside
temperature, press and release the
temperature is displayed.
The temperature sensor is in the
f ront bumper. Theref ore, the
temperature reading can be af f ected
by heat ref lection f rom the road
surf ace, engine heat, and the
exhaust f rom surrounding traf f ic.
This can cause an incorrect
temperature reading when your
speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h). Select the outside temperature
indicator, then press the Select/
Reset knob f or 10 seconds. The
f ollowing sequence will appear f or 1
secondeach:0,1,2,3,4,5, 5, 4,
3, 2, 1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2, 3,
3, 2, 1, 0 (Canada).
The sensor delays the display update
until it reaches the correct outside
temperature. This may take several
minutes. If your f uel f ill cap is loose or
missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’
message appears on the information
display af ter you start the engine.
Turn the engine of f , and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. When you restart the
engine, the message appears again.
The message goes of f af ter several
days of normal driving once you
tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. To
scroll to another display, press the
CONT INUED
On 4-cylinder EX-L, SE, and
Outside Temperature Indicator
Check Fuel Cap Indicator
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V6 EX models
select/reset knob until the
desired value, release the select/
reset knob. You should see the new select/reset knob.
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The inf ormation display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil lif e and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
inf ormation helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs f or continued trouble-
f ree driving. Ref er to page f or
more inf ormation.
If the system still detects a leak in
your vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malf unction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the f uel f ill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine of f , and check or
retighten the f uel f ill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go of f ,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page .
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CONT INUED
The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.Press the AUTO button. The
indicator in the button comes on.
Set the desired temperature by
turning the driver’s side
temperature control dial.
YouwillseeAUTOinthesystem’s
display.
You will see FULL AUTO in the
system’s display.
1. 2.
On U.S. models
On Canadian models
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Automatic Operation
Features
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DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY
OFF BUTTON DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY
PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY
AUTO BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
A/C BUTTON
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
BUTTON
FAN CONTROL
BUTTONS
DUAL BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON MODE BUTTON
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
EX with Leather and EX-V6 models
without navigation system
(U.S. models)
EX with Leather and EX-V6 models
(Canadian models)
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You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in f ull automatic
mode. All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled.
Making any manual selection causes
thewordAUTOinthedisplaytogo
out.
When you turn the passenger’s side
temperature control dial, the
indicator in the DUAL button comes
on and the driver’s side and
passenger’s side temperature can be
controlled independently (see page
).
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature to your pref erence.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit ( ) or its upper limit
( ), the system runs at f ull
cooling or heating only. It does not
regulate the interior temperature.
In cold weather, the f an will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air. Select the f an speed by pressing the
fan control buttons ( or ).
The f an speed is shown in vertical
bars on the display.
Turn these dials to the desired
temperature. The temperature
setting is shown in the display.
The driver and passenger can select
independent temperature settings.
Making any manual selection causes
thewordFULLinthedisplaytogo
out.
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On Canadian models
Semi-automatic Operation Fan Control Buttons
T emperature Control Dials
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
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Press the DUAL button to select
dual temperature control mode (see
page ).
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control buttons below
the outside temperature.
Press the A/C button to turn the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display. When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.This button turns the windshield
def rost on and of f .
When you push this button, air f lows
f rom the def roster vents at the base
of the windshield, and the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. When
the indicator in the button is on, the
passenger’s temperature cannot be
set separately f rom the driver’s.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
When you press the DUAL button
again (indicator turns of f ), both
sides adjust to the driver’s side
temperature.
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Climate Control Syst em
Dual Button
Air Conditioning (A/C) ButtonRecirculation Button Windshield Def roster Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Features
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