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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.
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1:
2: If
equipped
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
SEL/RESET
BUTTON
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT HAZARD
WARNING BUTTON
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
HORN REAR
WINDOW DEFOGGER
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
HEATED MIRRORS
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
VEHICLE
STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH (P.
73)
(P. 66)
(P. 66)
(P. 203)
(P. 166)
(P. 178)
(P. 75) (P.
171)(P.
100)
(P.
74)
(P.
74)
(P.
30)
(P.
71)
(P. 72)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Instrument sand Cont ro ls
DX, DX-G (Canada), LX,EX
57
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR SEAT
BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LIGHTS
ON
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR SECURITY
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH
BEAM
INDICATOR
(P. 62)
(P. 62)
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
(P.
65)
(P. 60) (P.
61)
(P. 61) (P. 60) (P.
64)
(P. 60)
(P. 59)
(P.
61)
(P. 64)
(P. 64)
(P. 60)
(P. 65, 267)
(P. 65, 267)
(P. 64, 213)
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.
65, 268) PARKING
BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P. 59)
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U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
U.S. Si
58
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR SECURITY
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS
ON
INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SIDE
AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
CRUISE
MAIN
INDICATOR HIGH
BEAM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK
BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
REV
LIMIT INDICATOR
(P. 61)
(P. 61) PARKING
BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR VEHICLE
STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.
65)
(P. 60) (P.
61) (P. 60) (P.
59)
(P. 60)(P.
64)
(P.
63)
(P. 62)
(P. 62)
(P. 64)
(P. 63)
(P. 65, 267)
(P. 65, 267) (P.
60)
(P. 64, 213) (P.
62)
(P.
62)
(P.
59)
(P.
64)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.
65, 268)
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This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
for information on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when the
washer fluid level is low. Add washer
fluid when you see this indicator
come on (see page ).
This
indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator is located in the fuel
gauge. It comes on as a reminder
that you must refuel soon.
When the indicator comes on, there
is about 1.9 US gal (7.5
)offuel
remaining in the tank before the
reading reaches E. There is a small
reserve of fuel remaining in the tank
when the reading does reach E. 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.
231
171
171 213Canadian models only
If equipped
If equipped
Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Washer Level Indicator L ow Fuel Indicator Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
64
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
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1 : If equipped
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
70
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
SEL/RESET
BUTTON
HORN
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
STEERING
WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
REMOTE
AUDIO CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HEATED MIRRORS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
VEHICLE
STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
(P.
73)
(P. 66)
(P. 66)
(P. 166)
(P. 178)
(P. 75)
(P. 171) (P.
100)
(P.
74)
(P.
74)
(P.
30)
(P.
72)
(P. 71)
(P. 203)
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you have an optional
audio system, ref er to the operating
instructions that came with it.)
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 106
...........................
Using the A/C .106
................................
Audio System .110
Audio System (Models without ...............
navigation system) . 112
......................
Playing the Radio .113
Playing the XM
Satellite ...................
Radio (Optional) .117
............................
Playing a Disc .122
...
Disc Player Error Messages .128
Audio System (Models with ...............
navigation system) .130
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .130
Playing the XM
Satellite
......................................
Radio .134
............................
Playing a Disc .142
Disc Player Error Messages
(Vehicles with Navigation ..................................
System) .150
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Playing a PC Card .151
AM/FM Radio Reception ............ 163
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Protecting Your Discs . 165
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Remote Audio Controls . 166
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Radio Thef t Protection . 168
..........................
Setting the Clock .169
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Security System .170 ...............................
Cruise Control .171
All models except U.S. DX
All U.S. models except DX
Features
Features
105
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Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).
Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down. This will cancel cruise
control. To resume the set speed,
press the RES/ACCEL button. The
indicator on the instrument panel will
come back on.
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshifttoholdthesetspeed.Press and release the DECEL/
SET
buttononthesteering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.
1.
2. 3.
If equipped
Cruise Control
Using the Cruise Control
Features
171
CANCEL
BUTTON
CRUISE BUTTON
RES/ACCEL
BUTTON
DECEL/SET
BUTTON
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button. Press and hold the DECEL/SET
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the DECEL/SET
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
Resting your f oot on the brake or
clutch pedal causes the cruise
control to cancel.
To increase the speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your f oot. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator on
the instrument panel goes out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the DECEL/
SETbutton.
Push on the accelerator pedal until
you reach the desired cruising
speed, then press the DECEL/
SET
button.
Cruise Control
Changing the Set Speed
172