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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROLS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER HAZARD
WARNING BUTTON
VSA OFF SWITCH
MOONROOF
SWITCH WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.78) (P.75)
(P.33)
(P.79 )
(P.147)
(P.79, 109, 112)
(P.80 )
(P.184)
(P.97) (P.143)
(P.76)
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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 . 58
............................Instrument Panel. 59
..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 60
.............................................Gauges. 67
....................Information Display . 68
.....................................Odometer. 68
...Outside Temperature Display . 68
...................................Trip Meter. 69
................Average Fuel Mileage . 70
.........IMA Battery Level Gauge . 71
................Charge/Assist Gauge . 72
...................Temperature Gauge . 72
..................................Fuel Gauge. 73
..................Maintenance Minder . 73
..........Check Fuel Cap Message . 73
Controls Near the Steering
...........................................Wheel. 74
......................Wipers and Washers. 75
...........Turn Signal and Headlights . 76
Automatic Lighting Off
.....................................Feature. 77
............Daytime Running Lights . 78
........Instrument Panel Brightness . 78
..............................Hazard Warning. 79
.................Rear Window Def ogger . 79
..........Steering Wheel Adjustment . 80
...............................Keys and Locks. 81
........................Immobilizer System. 82
................................Ignition Switch. 83
......................................Door Locks. 84
..............Childproof Door Locks . 85
.......................Remote Transmitter. 85
................................................Trunk. 88
........Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
............................................Armrest. 89
....................................Seat Heaters. 90
.................................................Seats. 90
.............................................Mirrors. 93
....Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 93
................Power Mirror Heaters . 94
..............................Power Windows. 94
.........................................Moonroof. 97
.................................Parking Brake. 98
..........................................Sun Visor. 99
..................................Vanity Mirror. 99
.........Interior Convenience Items . 100
.....................Beverage Holders. 100
........Accessory Power Sockets . 100
.............Console Compartment . 101
....................Center CD Pocket. 101
....................Sunglasses Holder. 102
..................................Glove Box. 102
..................................Coat Hook. 103
...............................Interior Lights. 104
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMPSUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DOOR AND TRUNK
OPEN MONITOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
IMA SYSTEM
INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR SEAT
BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TURN SIGNAL
AND HAZARD
WARNING
INDICATORS
AUTO IDLE STOP
INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE
MINDER INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P.62) (P.65)
(P.64) (P.62)
(P.61)
(P.61)
(P.60) (P.60)
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.66)
(P.65) (P.66)
(P.66)
(P.66)
(P.63) (P.60)
(P.65)
(P.60) (P.63)
(P.60)
(P.64) (P.64)
(P.65) (P.62)
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This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicators do not blink,
or if they blink rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will stay on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash. When the indicator comes on, there
are about 2.72 U.S. gal (10.3
)of
f uel remaining in the tank bef ore the
needle reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the needle does reach E.
216
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Lights On Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
63
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
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This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See pagef or more inf ormation on the
security system. This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
When the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on, this indicator comes
on with reduced brightness.
If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
in the high beam headlight’s circuit.
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer.
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Security System Indicator High Beam Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
64
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROLS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HAZARD
WARNING BUTTON
VSA OFF SWITCH
MOONROOF
SWITCH WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.78)
(P.76)
(P.143)
(P.97) (P.184)(P.80) (P.75)
(P.33)
(P.79)
(P.147)(P.79, 109, 112)
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µµPush down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever in
the proper direction and hold it. The
lever will return to center when you
release it or complete a turn.
Turn signal
Of f
Parking and interior lights
Headlights
High beams
Flashhighbeams Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights, side-
marker lights, and rear license plate
lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position. If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal
Headlights On
Turn Signals and Headlights
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µIf you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch with the headlight
switch on, but do not open the door,
the lights will turn of f af ter 10
minutes.
The lights will turn on again when
you unlock or open the driver’s door.
If you unlock the door, but do not
open it within 15 seconds, the lights
will go off. With the driver’s door
open, you will hear a lights-on
reminder chime.
To turn on the high
beams, push the lever f orward until
you hear a click. The blue high beam
indicator will come on (see page ).
To turn of f the high beams, pull the
lever back. To flash the high beams,
pull the lever f arther back, and then
release it. The high beams remain on
until the lever is released. This f eature turns of f the headlights,
parking lights, side marker lights,
taillights, and rear license plate lights
within 15 seconds of removing the
key f rom the ignition switch and
closing the driver’s door.
This feature activates if you leave
the headlight switch in the or
position, remove the key, then
open and close the driver’s door.
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Automatic Lighting Of f Feature
High Beams
Turn Signals and Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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