Lights On Reminder
This light comes on
whenever the headlights
are on.
SeeHeadlamps on Reminder on page 146for
more information.
Taillamp Indicator Light
This light will come on
when your taillamps
are on.
SeeExterior Lamps on page 146for more
information.
Cruise Control Light
The CRUISE light
comes on whenever you
press the ON-OFF
button to set your cruise
control.
SeeCruise Control Light on page 174for more
information.
Overdrive Off Light
The automatic transaxle
has overdrive. This light
comes on whenever
you turn off the
overdrive.
SeeOverdrive Off on page 111for more
information.
Canada Only
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
TONE:Press and release this button until BASS,
MID (midrange), or TREB (treble) displays. The
SELECT LED indicator lights to show that the tone
control can be adjusted. Turn the SELECT knob
to increase or to decrease the tone. If a station is
weak or has static, decrease the treble.
To return all of the tone controls to the middle
position press and hold the TONE button
until FLAT displays.
EQ (Equalizer):Press this button to select
customized equalization settings.
Up to six customized equalization settings, can be
programmed, by performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Use the TONE button and the SELECT knob
to create the equalization.
3. Press and hold the EQ button for two seconds.
SELECT EQ # displays and the EQ symbol
ashes.
4. Press EQ or turn the SELECT knob to select
the EQ number.5. Press and hold the EQ button to store the
equalization setting and the number. EQ
SAVED displays and a beep sounds.
6. Repeat the steps for the other EQ settings
and numbers.
EQ 5 has been programmed at the factory for use
with talk radio, but it can be set to a different tone.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
BAL (Balance):To adjust the balance between
the right and the left speakers, press and release
this button until BAL (balance) displays. The
SELECT LED indicator lights to show that
the speakers can be adjusted. Turn the SELECT
knob to move the sound toward the right or
the left speakers.
FADE:To adjust the fade between the front and
the rear speakers, press and release this
button until FADE displays. The SELECT LED
indicator lights to show that the speakers can be
adjusted. Turn the SELECT knob to move the
sound toward the front or the rear speakers.
To return all speaker settings to the middle
position, press and hold the BAL FADE button
for two seconds.
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Setting the Tone
(Bass/Midrange/Treble)
TONE:Press and release this button until BASS,
MID (midrange), or TREB (treble) displays. The
SELECT LED indicator lights to show that the tone
control can be adjusted. Turn the SELECT knob
to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak
or has static, decrease the treble.
Pressing and holding the TONE button until FLAT
displays, returns all of the tone controls to the
middle position.
EQ (Equalizer):Press this button to select
customized bass, midrange, and treble
equalization settings.
Up to six customized equalization settings, can be
programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons,
by performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Use the TONE button and the SELECT knob
to create the desired equalization.
3. Press and hold the EQ button for two seconds.
SELECT EQ # displays and the EQ symbol
ashes.4. Press EQ or turn the SELECT knob to select
the desired EQ number.
5. Press and hold the EQ button to store the
equalization setting and the number. A
beep sounds and EQ SAVED displays.
6. Repeat the steps for the other EQ settings
and numbers.
EQ 5 has been programmed at the factory for use
with talk radio, but it can be set to a different tone.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
BAL (Balance):To adjust the balance between
the right and the left speakers, press and release
this button until BAL displays. The SELECT
LED indicator lights to show that the speakers can
be adjusted. Turn the SELECT knob to move
the sound toward the right or the left speakers.
FADE:To adjust the fade between the front and
the rear speakers, press and release this
button until FADE displays. The SELECT LED
indicator lights to show that the speakers can be
adjusted. Turn the SELECT knob to move the
sound toward the front or the rear speakers.
Pressing and holding the BAL FADE button for
two seconds returns all speaker settings to
the middle position.
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You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or
even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust
to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare,
as from a driver who does not lower the high
beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps,
slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into
the approaching headlamps.
Keep the windshield and all the glass on your
vehicle clean — inside and out. Glare at night is
made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even
the inside of the glass can build up a lm caused
by dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and
ash more than clean glass would, making the
pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that the headlamps light up far less of a
roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep your
eyes moving; that way, it is easier to pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as the headlamps should be
checked regularly for proper aim, so should your
eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer
from night blindness — the inability to see in dim
light — and are not even aware of it.Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a
wet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as
well because your tire-to-road traction is not as
good as on dry roads. And, if your tires do not have
much tread left, you will get even less traction. It is
always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain
starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may
get wet suddenly when your re exes are tuned for
driving on dry pavement.
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A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL®coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to−34°F
(−37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as they
should.
Notice:Using coolant other than
DEX-COOL
®may cause premature engine,
heater core or radiator corrosion. In addition,
the engine coolant may require changing
sooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or
24 months, whichever occurs rst. Any repairs
would not be covered by your warranty.
Always use DEX-COOL
®(silicate-free) coolant
in your vehicle.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water
and one-half DEX-COOL®coolant which will
not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant
mixture, you do not need to add anything else.
{CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling
system can be dangerous. Plain water, or
some other liquid such as alcohol, can
boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is
set for the proper coolant mixture. With
plain water or the wrong mixture, your
engine could get too hot but you would
not get the overheat warning. Your engine
could catch re and you or others could
be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and DEX-COOL
®coolant.
Notice:If you use an improper coolant
mixture, your engine could overheat and be
badly damaged. The repair cost would not be
covered by your warranty. Too much water
in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine,
radiator, heater core, and other parts.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected
from short circuits by fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This
greatly reduces the chance of res caused by
electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new
one of the correct size.
If you ever have a problem on the road and
don’t have a spare fuse, you can borrow one.
Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you
can get along without – like the radio or air
conditioner – and use its fuse, if it is of the value
you need. Replace it as soon as you can.
Before replacing a fuse, turn every electrical
switch off.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The fuse block is located underneath the
instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Fuses Usage
TAILFront Parking Lamps, Taillamps,
License Plate Lamps, Instrument
Panel Lights, Engine Control System
OBD On-Board Diagnostic System
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
This engine compartment fuse block is located in
the engine compartment on the driver’s side of
the vehicle near the air cleaner. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 282for more
information on location.
Fuses Usage
Empty Not Used
SPARE Spare Fuse
SPARE Spare Fuse
SPARE Spare Fuse
ETCS Electronic Throttle Control System
Fuses Usage
ABS NO. 2Anti-lock Brake System
(Without Stability Control System)
RDI FAN Electric Cooling Fan
ABS NO. 1Anti-lock Brake System
(With Stability Control System)
FOG Front Fog Lamps
EFI2Multiport Fuel Injection System/
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
System, Emission Control System
EFI3Multiport Fuel Injection System/
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
System, Emission Control System
HEAD MAINRight Headlamp, Left Headlamp
Fuses
ALT-S Charging System
EFI Electronic Fuel Injection System
HAZARDTurn Signal Lamps, Emergency
Flasher
HORN Horn
DOMEInterior Lights, Gauges and Meters,
Audio System, Remote Keyless
Entry System, Navigation System
(If Equipped)
MAIN Starter System, AM2 Fuse
AMP Audio System
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