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Safety system of your vehicle6 3Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the head-
rest, push and hold the release button (2)
on the headrest support and lower the
headrest to the desired position (3).Removal
To remove the headrest, raise it as far as
it can go then press the release button (1)
while pulling upward (2).
Seat warmer (if equipped)The seat warmer is provided to warm the
front seats during cold weather. With the
ignition switch in the ON position, push
either of the switches to warm the driver's
seat or the front passenger's seat.
During mild weather or under conditions
where the operation of the seat warmer
is not needed, keep the switches in the
"OFF" position.✽ ✽
NOTICEWith the seat warmer switch in ON
position, the heating system in the seat
turns off or on automatically depending
on the seat temperature.
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Sunshade The sunshade will be opened with the
glass panel automatically when the glass
panel is slid. You will have to close it
manually if you want it closed.
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WARNING -
Sunroof
Do not extend face, neck, arms or
body outside through the sunroof
opening while driving.
Make sure hand and face are
safely out of the way before clos-
ing a sunroof.
CAUTION
Do not press any sunroof control
button longer than necessary.
Damage to the motor or system
components could occur.
Periodically remove any dirt that
may accumulate on the guide rail.
If you try to open the sunroof
when the temperature is below
freezing or when the sunroof is
covered with snow or ice, the
glass or the motor could be dam-
aged.
The sunroof is made to slide
together with sunshade. Do not
leave the sunshade closed while
the sunroof is open.
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Features of your vehicle38 4INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Turn signal indicators
3. Speedometer
4. Engine temperature gauge
5. Warning and indicator lights
6. Shift position indicator
(Automatic transaxle only)
7. Odometer/Trip computer
8. Fuel gauge
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Features of your vehicle40 4Engine temperature gauge This gauge shows the temperature of the
engine coolant when the ignition switch
is ON.
Do not continue driving with an overheat-
ed engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer
to “If the engine overheats” in the Index.
Fuel gaugeThe fuel gauge indicates the approxi-
mate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank.
The fuel tank capacity is given in sec-
tion 9.The fuel gauge is supplemented by
a low fuel warning light, which will illumi-
nate when the fuel tank is nearly empty.
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CAUTION
If the gauge pointer moves beyond
the normal range area toward the
“H” position, it indicates overheat-
ing that may damage the engine.
WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. The engine
coolant is under pressure and
could erupt and cause severe
burns. Wait until the engine is cool
before adding coolant to the reser-
voir.
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WARNING
- Fuel gauge
Running out of fuel can expose
vehicle occupants to danger.
You must stop and obtain addition-
al fuel as soon as possible after the
warning light comes on or when the
gauge indicator comes close to the
E level.
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Windshield washers In the OFF position, pull the lever gently
toward you to spray washer fluid on the
windshield and to run the wipers 1-3
cycles.
Use this function when the windshield is
dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will con-
tinue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not
sufficient, you will need to add appropri-
ate non-abrasive windshield washer fluid
to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the
passenger side.
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CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windshield with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze on
contact with the windshield and
obscure your vision.
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Features of your vehicle60 4MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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1. Temperature control knob
2. Fan speed control knob
3. Mode selection knob4. Air conditioning button (if equipped)
5. Air intake control button
6. Rear window defroster button
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Heating and air conditioning1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired position.
3. Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
4. Set the air intake control to the outside
(fresh) air position.
5. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
6. If air conditioning is desired, turn the
air conditioning system (if equipped)
on.
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Instrument panel vents
If air flow control is not satisfactory, check
the instrument panel vents. The outlet
port can be opened or closed separately
using the horizontal thumbwheel. To
close the vent, rotate it left to the maxi-
mum position. To open the vent, rotate it
right to the desired position.
Also, you can adjust the direction of air
delivery from these vents using the vent
control lever as shown.
Temperature controlThe temperature control knob allows you
to control the temperature of the air flow-
ing from the ventilation system. To
change the air temperature in the pas-
senger compartment, turn the knob to
the right position for warm and hot air or
left position for cooler air.
Air intake control This is used to select outside (fresh) air
position or recirculated air position.
To change the air intake control position,
push the control button.
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