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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS (P.72)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.69,72)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
(P.75) NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.30)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P.68)
(P.174)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P.73)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
(P.74) INTERFACE DIAL
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.100)
(P.211)
(P.294)
(P.231) (P.223)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKVOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS HORN
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .54
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Indicators .56 .............................................
Gauges .63
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Inf ormation Display .64
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Odometer .64
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .65
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Trip Meter .65
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Check Fuel Cap Message .66
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Maintenance Minder .66
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Fuel Gauge .66
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .67
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .68
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Turn Signals and Headlights .69
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Fog Lights .72
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Instrument Panel Brightness .72
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Hazard Warning Button .73
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Rear Window Def ogger .74
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .75
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Keys and Locks .76
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Immobilizer System .77
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Ignition Switch .78
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Door Locks .79
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .80
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Childproof Door Locks .86
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Remote Transmitter .86 ................................................
Trunk .90
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Emergency Trunk Opener .91
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Seats .92
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Front Seat Power Adjustments .92
FrontSeatManual
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Adjustments .93
Driver’s Seat Manual Height ..............................
Adjustment .94
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Head Restraints .94
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Folding Rear Seat .97
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Seat Heaters .100
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Mirrors .101
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Power Windows .103
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Moonroof .107
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Parking Brake .109
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Interior Convenience Items .110
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Beverage Holders .111
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Accessory Power Sockets .111
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Console Compartment .112
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Glove Box .113
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Sunglasses Holder .113
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Sun Visors .114
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Vanity Mirror .115
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Coat Hook .115
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Center Pocket .115
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Interior Lights .116
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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(P.57) (P.62)
: If equipped LOW FUEL INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN MONITOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.62) (P.61)
(P.61)
(P.61)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.57)(P.57)(P.58)
(P.62)
(P.60)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
(P.62)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.61)
(P.56)(P.60)
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.58)(P.58)
(P.56,370)(P.56,369) (P.56,369)
(P.59)
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
LOW TIRE
PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P.59)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR (P.59)
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This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in f or scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the inf ormation display. See pagef or more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
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
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page . This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine’s f uel system will be
disabled (see page ).
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
(see page ).
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If equipped Canadian models only
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Washer Level Indicator
Cruise Control Main
Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual. To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
HORN
(P.100)(P.74) HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.69,72)
(P.75) (P.72)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.30)
(P.73)
INTERFACE DIAL (P.74)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS (P.68)
(P.211) (P.294)
(P.231) (P.223)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKVOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS (P.174)
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Parking and indicator lights
AUTO
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever and
hold it. The lever will return to the
center when you release it or
complete a turn. When the light switch is in either of
these positions, the lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
This indicator stays on if you leave
the lights on and turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or
LOCK (0) position.
To switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The blue high beam indicator will
come on (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beamsstayonaslongasyouhold
the lever back.
If equipped Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
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Turn Signals and Headlights
Turn Signal
High Beams
Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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EX-L V6 model is shown.
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The select/reset knob on the
instrument panel controls the
brightness of the instrument panel
lights. Turn the knob to adjust the
brightness with the ignition switch in
the ON (II) position and the parking
lights on.
Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch. You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
With the light switch in the AUTO
position (if equipped), you can also
use the f og lights when the
headlights turn on automatically.
They will go of f when the headlights
turn of f , or the daytime running
lights are on.U.S. V6 models and Canadian EX-L V6
model
Fog L ights, Instrument Panel Brightness
Fog L ights Instrument Panel Brightness
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SELECT/RESET KNOB
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If equippedPassenger’s side
Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Thefoglightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustment should
be done by your dealer or other
qualif ied technician.Remove the three f asteners with a
f lat-tip screwdriver.
Pull down the under cover f rom
the bumper caref ully.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
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Lights
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ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR
TAB
FASTENERS
Halogen light bulbs get very hot when
lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on
the glass can cause the bulb to overheat
and shatter.
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