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use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
1:
2:
Your
Vehicle at a Glance
4
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
HAZARD
WARNING
BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
HORN
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
HOOD
RELEASE HANDLE
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.156)
(P.71) (P.94) MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.134)
(P.74) (P.127)(P.98)
(P.31)
(P.73)
(P.70)
(P.73)
(P.156)
(P.73)
PADDLE
SHIFTER
(DOWNSHIFT) PADDLE
SHIFTER
(UPSHIFT)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P.123)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN
SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
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The U.S. Sport instrument panel is shown. Differences for other models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Instru me ntsand Cont ro ls
59
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR SEAT
BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH
BEAM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
SECURITY
SYSTEM INDICATOR PARKING
BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR MAINTENANCE
MINDER
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
INDICATOR
LOW TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
HIGH
TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.64)
(P.219)
(P.60, 218)
(P.60, 218)
(P.65)(P.64)
(P.62) (P.64)
(P.18,
60)
(P.31, 61)
(P.62) (P.64)
(P.30, 61)(P.64)
(P.63)
(P.62) (P.63)
(P.65)
(P.60,
220)
(P.62)
DOOR AND TAILGATE
OPEN INDICATOR
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This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
info rmation, see page .
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
wh en the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
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 off the light switch, this
indicator will stay on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
rele ased, it means there is a problem
in a circuit. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer. This
indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE 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 when the
washer fluid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
This
indicator comes on when you
tu rn on the fog lights. For more
info rmation, see page . 72
72
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127
127
Canadian models only
Canadian models only
On Sport model
On Sport model
On Sport model
High Beam Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Lights On Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
64
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If equipped.
1:
2:
Controls
Near the Steering Wheel
Instru me ntsand Cont ro ls
69
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
HORN
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
HOOD
RELEASE
HANDLE
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
(P.156) PADDLE
SHIFTER (DOWNSHIFT) PADDLE
SHIFTER (UPSHIFT)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN
SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS
(P.71)
(P.94)MIRROR
CONTROLS
(P.134)
(P.74) (P.127)AUXILIARY
INPUT JACK(P.98)
(P.31)
(P.73)
(P.70)
(P.73)
(P.156)
(P.73)
(P.123)
12
2
2
2
2
2
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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.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 100
..........
Playing the AM/FM Radio . 105
............
AM/FM Radio Reception . 110
.................................
Play ing a Disc .112
.......
Disc Player Error Messages . 121
..................
Protecting Your Discs . 122
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .123
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 124
..........................
Setting the Clock .125
............................
Security System .126
...............................
Cruise Control .127
Features
Features
99
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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).Press and release the SET/
DECELbuttononthesteering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.
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.
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.
1.
2.3.
On Sport model and Canadian LX
model
Cruise Control
Using the Cruise Control
Features
127
DECEL/SET
BUTTON
CRUISE BUTTON
RES/ACCEL
BUTTON
CANCEL 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.
To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, the vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). 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).
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/
SET button.
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.
Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed, and press the DECEL/SET
button.
Cruise Control
Changing the Set Speed
128
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You can cancel cruise control in any
of these ways:
Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. Wh
en you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
system will remember the previously
set cruising speed. To return to that
speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
(40 km/h) then press and release
the RES/ACCEL button. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes
on. The vehicle will accelerate to the
same cruising speed as before.
Pressing the CRUISE button turns
the system off and erases the
previous cruising speed.
Tapping
either of the paddle shifters
shifts the gear up or down, but does
not cancel the cruise control. For
more information on driving with
paddle shif ters, see page . 156
Cruise Control
Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed
Features
129
CRUISE BUTTON
CANCEL
BUTTON