This indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
gooffifyouhaveinserteda
properly-coded ignition key. If it is
not a properly-coded key, the
indicator will blink and the engine
will not start (see page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch from the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position.
This indicator comes on when the
washer fluid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
This
indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control master
button (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
for information on operating the
cruise control. This
indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the information 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. 75
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210
Canadian models only
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Cruise Control Main
Indicator Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
63
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.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).
The sensor delays the display update
until it reaches the correct outside
temperature. This may take several
minutes.
The odometer and the outside
temperature display use the same
display. To switch the display
between the odometer and the
outside temperature, press the
select/reset knob.
When you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II), what
you last selected is displayed. This display shows the outside
temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
models) or Centigrade (Canadian
models). To see the outside
temperature, press and release the
select/reset
knob until the
temperature is displayed.
EX-L and EX-V6
Odometer
Odometer/Outside T emperature
Display Outside Temperature Display
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64
TACHOMETER
SPEEDOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
TRIP METER
ODOMETER/OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
SELECT/RESET KNOB
U.S. model shown INFORMATION
DISPLAY
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
and Trip B. Switch between these
displays and the odometer/outside
temperature display by pressing the
select/resetknob repeatedly. Each
trip meter works independently, so
you can keep track of two different
distances. 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. Turn to page f or
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system.
If the outside temperature is
incorrectly displayed, you can adjust
it up to 5°F ( 3°C) warmer or
cooler.
NOTE: The temperature must be
stabilized bef ore doing this
procedure.
Select the outside temperature
display, then
press the select/reset
knob f or 10 seconds. The f ollowing
sequences appear, 1 second at a
time:0,1,2,3,4,5, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0, 1 (0, 1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0, 1).
When the temperature reaches the
desired value, release the select/
r eset knob. Yo u should see the new
outside temperature displayed.
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 you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, what you last
selected is displayed.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and
hold the select/reset
knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’. 160
Trip Meter
Temperature Gauge
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
65
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This shows how much fuel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
th an the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
off the ignition. The
information display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil life and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
information helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs for continued trouble-
free driving. Refer to page for
more information.
If
your fuel cap is loose or missing, a
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message will
appear in the information display. As
soon as it is safely possible, turn the
engine off and check that the fuel
cap is installed. If it is, loosen the cap
and tighten it to at least 1 click.
Al though you can use the select/
resetknobtocyclethefuelcap
warningo ffofthedisplay,itwillbe
displayedagai neachtimetheengine
isstarted.Itwillta keseveraldaysof
normaldrivingforthevehicletotu rn
thewarningoff.
Ifthevehicleonboarddiagnostic
systemcontinue stodetecta
problem,the mal function indicator
lamp(MIL)willilluminate.Ifthe
MILdoesnotgo off, have your
de aler inspect the vehicle. For more
info rmation, see page . 193
254
Fuel Gauge
Check Fuel Cap IndicatorMaintenance Minder Display
Gauges
66
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.
Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both turn indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traf f ic, or if your vehicle is disabled.
The select/reset knob
on the
instrument panel controls the
brightness of the instrument panel
lights. Turn the knob to adjust the
brightness.
The instrument panel will illuminate
with reduced brightness when you
unlock and open the driver’s door.
The brightness will increase slightly
when you insert the key in the
ignitionswitch,thengotonormal brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If you do not insert the key in the
ignition switch af ter opening the
driver’s door, the illumination turns
of f about 30 seconds af ter you close
the door.
If you insert the key but do not turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, the illumination turns of f in
about 10 seconds.
To reduce glare at night, the instru-
ment panel illumination dims when
you turn the light switch to or
. Turning the select/reset
knob f ully to the right until you hear
a click will cancel the reduced bright-
ness. Hazard Warning
Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning
Inst rument s and Cont rols
71
U.S. model shown
SELECT/RESET KNOB
If the driver’s
window senses any obstacle while it
is closing automatically, it will
reverse direction, and then stop. To
close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it. If your vehicle™sbattery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
driver™s window f use is removed, the
AUTO f unction may be disabled. If
the AUTO function is disabled, the
power window system will need to be
reset after reconnecting the battery
Start the engine. Push down and
hold the driver’s window switch
until the window is f ully open.
Pull and hold the driver’s window
switch to close the window
completely, then hold the switch
f or about 2 seconds.
If the power windows do not operate
properly af ter resetting, have your
vehicle checked by your dealer.
To open or close the driver’s window
partially, push down or pull back on
the window switch lightly and hold it.
The window will stop when you
release the switch.
The passenger windows cannot be
raised or lowered if the MAIN switch
is OFF. Keep the MAIN switch off
whenyouhavechildreninthe
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the
windows unintentionally.
1.
2.
AUTO REVERSE
Power Windows
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or installing the fuse.
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The ceiling lights have a three or
two-position switch; ON (f or three-
position), Door Activated, and OFF.
In the Door Activated (center or left)
position, the lights come on when
you:
After all doors are closed tightly, the
light dims slightly, then f ades out in
about 30 seconds.Open any door.
Unlock the doors with the key or
remote transmitter.
The courtesy light between the
spotlights comes on when you turn
the parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, turn th
e select/reset
knob on the instrument panel. The f ront ceiling light also contains
two spotlights. Push the spotlight
lenses to turn them on and off.
Push on the spotlight lenses to turn
the light on and of f . On some models, the courtesy lights
in the f ront doors come on when you
open any door. The light around the
ignition switch only come on when
you open the driver’s door. Af ter you
close the door, the ignition switch
light stays on f or several seconds.If equipped
Ceiling L ight
Individual Interior L ights
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
97
DOOR ACTIVATED
ON
OFF DOOR ACTIVATED
COURTESY LIGHT
Playing the AM/FM Radio
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SOUND BUTTON
SEEK BAR TUNE BAR
SEEK BAR SOUND BUTTON
AM/FM
BUTTON
A.SEL
BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB
STEREO INDICATOR
SCAN BUTTON AM/FM
BUTTON
A.SEL
BUTTON
TUNE BAR
PRESET BARS SCAN BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB
STEREO INDICATOR PRESET BARS
U.S. VP and LX
Canadian DX-G
U.S.SE,EX,LX-V6,andSE-V6
Canadian SE and SE-V6
EX-L and EX-V6
without navigation system