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Features of your vehicle106 4D250000AUN
For maximum defrosting, set the tem-
perature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speed
control to the highest speed.
If warm air to the floor is desired while
defrosting or defogging, set the mode
to the floor-defrost position.
Before driving, clear all snow and ice
from the windshield, rear window, out-
side rear view mirrors, and all side win-
dows.
Clear all snow and ice from the hood
and air inlet in the cowl grill to improve
heater and defroster efficiency and to
reduce the probability of fogging up the
inside of the windshield.
Manual climate control systemD250101AUN-EUTo defog inside windshield 1. Select desired fan speed.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Set the mode to the or posi-
tion.
4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected
automatically.
If the outside (fresh) air position is not
selected automatically, press the corre-
sponding button manually.
If the position is selected, lower fan
speed is adjusted to a higher fan speed.
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
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WARNING
- Windshield
heating
Do not use the or position
during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The dif-
ference between the temperature of
the outside air and that of the wind-
shield could cause the outer sur-
face of the windshield to fog up,
causing loss of visibility. In this
case, set the mode selection knob
or button to the position and
fan speed control knob or button to
the lower speed.
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Features of your vehicle110 4D270300AUNSunglass holder To open the sunglass holder, press the
cover and the holder will slowly open.
Place your sunglasses in the compart-
ment door with the lenses facing out.
Push to close.
D270400AENMulti boxFrontTo open the cover, press the button and
the cover will slowly open.
OEN046145
OEN046151
WARNING
Do not keep objects except sun-
glasses inside the sunglass hold-
er. Such objects can be thrown
from the holder in the event of a
sudden stop or an accident, pos-
sibly injuring the passengers in
the vehicle.
Do not open the sunglass holder
while the vehicle is moving. The
rear view mirror of the vehicle
can be blocked by an open sun-
glass holder.
(If equipped)
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Driving your vehicle
E020100AUNBefore entering vehicle• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-
ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of
leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.E020200AUNNecessary inspections Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
tion 7, “Maintenance”.
E020300AUNBefore starting Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are
easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview
mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
PROPOSITION 65 WARN-
ING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety
of automobile components and
parts, including components found
in the interior furnishings in a vehi-
cle, contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, cer-
tain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component
wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
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Index4I
Interior features ····························································4-112
AC inverter ································································4-115
Ashtray·······································································4-112
Cigarette lighter ·························································4-112
Clothes hanger ···························································4-118
Cup holder ·································································4-113
Digital clock ······························································4-117
Luggage net (holder) ·················································4-119
Outside thermometer ·················································4-117
Power outlet ·······························································4-114
Shopping bag holder ··················································4-118
Sunvisor ·····································································4-114
Interior light ···································································4-78
Interior overview ·····························································2-2
Key positions ···································································5-4
Illuminated ignition switch············································5-4
Keys ·················································································4-3
Immobilizer system ·······················································4-4
Light bulbs ·····································································7-52
Headlight, position light, turn signal light, side
marker light and front fog light bulb replacement·······7-52
High mounted stop light replacement ·························7-57
Interior light bulb replacement ····································7-58License plate light bulb replacement···························7-57
Puddle lamp and door courtesy lamp bulb
replacement··································································7-57
Rear combination light bulb replacement ···················7-54
Side repeater light bulb replacement ···························7-54
Lighting··········································································4-72
Battery saver function ·················································4-72
Headlight escort function ············································4-72
Rescue mode function ·················································4-72
Maintenance services ·······················································7-3
Manual climate control system······································4-84
Air conditioning ··························································4-89
Climate control air filter ··············································4-95
Cool box ······································································4-92
Heating and air conditioning ·······································4-85
Rear heating and air conditioning ·······························4-90
Mirrors ···········································································4-42
Conversation mirror ····················································4-49
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with compass and
HomeLink
®system ······················································4-43
Inside rearview mirror ·················································4-42
Outside rearview mirror ··············································4-50
Owner maintenance ·························································7-4
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