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These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury or death. Read these labels
caref ully.
If a label comes of f or becomes hard
to read (except for the U.S.
dashboard label which may be
removed by the owner), contact your
dealer f or a replacement.U.S. modelsCanadian models
U.S. models only
U.S. models only
Saf ety L abels
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RADIATOR CAPDASHBOARD
SUN VISOR
SUN VISORS
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This indicator displays the outside
temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
models) or Centigrade (Canadian
models).
The temperature sensor is in the
f ront bumper. Theref ore, the
temperature reading can be af f ected
by heat ref lection f rom the road
surf ace, engine heat, and the
exhaust f rom surrounding traf f ic.
This can cause an incorrect
temperature reading when your
speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).
The sensor delays the indicator
update until it reaches the correct
outside temperature. This may take
several minutes.
If the outside temperature is
incorrectly displayed, you can adjust
it up to 5°F in U.S. models ( 3°C
in Canadian models) warmer or cooler.
This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In
severe driving conditions, the pointer
may rise to the upper zone. If it
reaches the red (hot) mark, pull
safely to the side of the road. For
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system, see page .
In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near f reezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
f orming on the road surf ace.
When it reaches the desired value,
release the RESET button. You
should see the new outside
temperature displayed.
To adjust the outside temperature
indicator, make sure the outside
temperature indicator is shown in
thedisplay,thenpressandholdthe
RESET button f or 10 seconds (the
TRIP A or B is also reset). The
f ollowing sequence will appear f or 1
secondeach:0,1,2,3,4,5, 5, 4,3, 2, 1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2, 3,
3, 2, 1, 0 (Canada).
NOTE: The temperature must be
stabilized bef ore doing this
procedure.
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Temperature Gauge Outside Temperature Indicator
Gauges
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The dial on the instrument panel
controls the brightness of the
instrument panel lights and the
console compartment light. Turn the
dial to adjust the brightness.
With the headlight control dial of f ,
the high beam headlights and the
high beam indicator come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the headlight control dial.
The instrument panel will illuminate
when you unlock and open the
driver’s door. The brightness will
increase when you insert the key in
the ignition switch.If you do not insert the key in the
ignition switch af ter opening the
driver’s door, the illumination turns
of f about 30 seconds af ter you close
the door.
If you insert the key but do not turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, the illumination turns of f in
about 10 seconds.
The instrument panel brightness is
dimmedwhenyouturntheheadlight
controldialtothe‘‘ ’’or
‘‘ ’’ position to reduce glare at
night. To cancel it, turn the
instrument panel brightness control
dial upward f ully until you hear a
click.
Canadian models only
Instrument Panel Brightness
Daytime Running L ights
Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL DIAL
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Locks all doors when the shif t lever ismoved out of the Park (P) position.
Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door until you hear a click
(af ter about 5 seconds).
Release the switch and, within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK (0) position.
Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and open the driver’s
door. Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and make sure to
close the driver’s door.
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Door L ocks
T o t urn of f t he A ut o Door L ock
modes: To program the Park Lock mode:
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Push and hold the brake pedal,
and move the shif t lever out of the
Park (P) position.
Release the switch and, within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the ACCESSORY (I) position.
Move the shift lever to the Park
(P) position.
Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click.
Keep holding the switch until you
hear another click (after about 5
seconds).
Release the switch and, within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK (0) position.
Pushandholdthefrontof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click.
Keep holding the switch until you
hear another click (after about 5
seconds).
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position.
Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and make sure to
close the driver’s door.
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Locks all doors when the vehicle’s speed
reaches about 9 mph (15 km/h).
T o program t he Drive L ock mode:
Door L ocks
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Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click
and, af ter about 5 seconds, you
will hear another click.
The auto door unlocking f eature has
f ive possible settings:
The driver’s door unlocks when
you move the shif t lever to the
Park (P) position.
The auto door unlocking is
deactivated all the time. Release the switch and, within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK (0) position.
All doors unlock whenever you
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position.
The driver’s door unlocks
whenever you turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I)
position.
All doors unlock when you move
the shif t lever to the Park (P)
position.
This is the def ault setting. Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and open the driver’s
door.
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4.T o t urn of f t he A ut o Door Unlock
modes:
Door L ocks
A uto Door Unlocking
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Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click.
Continue to hold down the switch:Or, until you hear two more
clicks (af ter about 10 seconds)
to activate the all doors unlock
feature.
Release the switch and, within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK (0) position. Until you hear another click
(af ter about 5 seconds) to
activate the driver’s door unlock
feature.
Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and make sure to
close the driver’s door. Make sure the shif t lever is in the
Park (P) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and make sure to
close the driver’s door.
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Unlocks the driver’s door or all doorswhen the shif t lever is moved into thePark (P) position. Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors
when the ignition switch is moved out ofthe ON (II) position.
Door L ocks
To program the Park Unlock mode: To program the Ignition Switch Unlock mode:
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clicks (af ter about 10 seconds)
to activate the all doors unlock
feature.
Until you hear another click
(af ter about 5 seconds) to
activate the driver’s door unlock
feature.
Pushandholdtherearof the
master door lock switch on the
driver’s door. You will hear a click.
Continue to hold down the switch:
Release the switch and, within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch
to the ACCESSORY (I) position.
Move the shift lever to the Park
(P) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position.If your vehicle’s battery is removed
or goes dead, the auto door lock/
unlock setting is reset to the
deactivated mode.
Push and hold the brake pedal,
then move the shift lever out of
the Park (P) position.
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