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Safety features of your vehicle
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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'sseat 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 theOFF position.
✽✽NOTICE
With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat
turns off or on automatically depending
on the seat temperature.
CAUTION
When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solvent such asthinner, benzene, alcohol andgasoline. Doing so may damage
the surface of the heater or seats.
To prevent overheating the seat warmer, do not place blankets,cushions or seat covers on the seats while the seat warmer is in
operation.
Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped withseat warmers. Damage to the seat
warming components could occur.
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WARNING - Seat warmer
burns
Passengers should use extreme
caution when using seat warmers
due to the possibility of excess
heating or burns. The occupants
must be able to feel if the seat isbecoming too warm and to turn the
seat warmer off. In particular, the
driver must exercise extreme care
for the following types of passen-
gers:
1. Infants, children, elderly or dis- abled persons, or hospital outpa- tients
2. Persons with sensitive skin or those that burn easily
3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold
tablets, etc.)
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Features of your vehicle
Recirculated air position With the recirculated air position select-
ed, air from the passenger compartment
will be drawn through the heating systemand is heated or cooled according to thefunction selected.Outside (fresh) air position With the outside (fresh) air position
selected, air enters the vehicle from out-side and is heated or cooled according tothe function selected.
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NOTICE
Prolonged operation of the heater in the
recirculated air position (without airconditioning selected) may cause fog-ging of the windshield and side windows
and the air within the passenger com-partment may become stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air
conditioning with the recirculated air
position selected will result in excessive-
ly dry air in the passenger compart-ment.
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Features of your vehicle
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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.Recirculated air position
The indicator light on the
button illuminates when therecirculated air position isselected.
With the recirculated air position selected, air from
the passenger compart-
ment will be drawn throughthe heating system andheated or cooled accordingto the function selected.
Outside (fresh) air position The indicator light on the
button will not illuminatewhen the outside (fresh) airposition is selected. With the outside (fresh) air position selected, air enters
the vehicle from outside andis heated or cooled accord-ing to the function selected.
✽✽NOTICE
Prolonged operation of the heater in the
recirculated air position (without airconditioning selected) may cause fog-ging of the windshield and side windows
and the air within the passenger com-partment may become stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air con-
ditioning with the recirculated air posi-
tion selected will result in excessively dry
air in the passenger compartment.
WARNING
Continued climate control system operation in the recirculated air
position may allow humidity to
increase inside the vehicle which
may fog the glass and obscure vis-
ibility.
Do not sleep in a vehicle with air conditioning or heating system on.
It may cause serious harm or death
due to a drop in the oxygen level
and/or body temperature.
Continued climate control system operation in the reciruclated air
position can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness, and loss of vehicle
control. Set the air intake control tothe outside (fresh) air position as
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Features of your vehicle
D250000AEN For maximum defrosting, set the tem-
perature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speedcontrol to the highest speed.
If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set the modeto 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 improveheater and defroster efficiency and to
reduce the probability of fogging up theinside of the windshield. Manual climate control system D250101ASA
To defog inside windshield
1. Select any fan speed except “0”.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select
the or position.
4. Turn on the air-conditioning system.
5. Select the outside (fresh) air mode.
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 ofthe 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 vehicle
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Power outlet (if equipped)
The power outlet is designed to provide
power for mobile telephones or other
devices designed to operate with vehicle
electrical systems. The devices should
draw less than 10 amps with the engine
running.D280800AEN
Clothes hanger (if equipped) ❈
The actual feature may differ from the
illustration.
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CAUTION
Use the power outlet only when
the engine is running and removethe accessory plug after use.Using the accessory plug for pro- longed periods of time with the
engine off could cause batterydischarge.
Only use 12V electric accessories which are less than 10A in elec-
tric capacity.
Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operatinglevel when using the power out- let.
Close the cover when not in use. Some electronic devices can cause electronic interferencewhen plugged into a vehicle’s power outlet. These devices may
cause excessive audio static and malfunctions in other electronicsystems or devices used in your vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not hang heavy clothes, since
those may damage the hook.
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Features of your vehicle
CAUTION IN USING
USB DEVICE
To use the external USB device, make sure the device is notmounted when starting the vehi-
cle. Mount the device after start-ing.
If you start the vehicle when the USB device is mounted, it maydamage the USB device. (USB is
not ESA)
If the vehicle is started or turned off while the external USB deviceis connected, the external USB
device may not work.
It may not play inauthentic MP3 or WMA files.
1) It can only play MP3 files with the compression rate between8Kbps~320Kbps.
2) It can only play WMA music files with the compression ratebetween 8Kbps~320Kbps.
Take cautions for static electricity when mounting or dismountingthe external USB device.
Encoded MP3 PLAYER is not rec- ognizable.
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(Continued) Depending on the condition of the external USB device, the con-nected external USB device can
be unrecognizable.
When the VHAPTTL byte/sector setting of External USB devices isnot either 512byte or 2048byte,
then the device will not be recog-nized.
The USB device should only be formatted to FAT 12/16/32.
USB device without USB I/F (IMPLEMENTERS FORUM) authen-tication may not be recognizable.
Make sure the USB connection terminal does not come in contactwith human body or any object.
If you repeat mounting or dis- mounting USB device in a shortperiod of time, it may break thedevice.
You might hear a strange noise when mounting or dismounting aUSB device.
(Continued)(Continued) If you dismount the external USB device during playback in USBmode, the external USB device can
be damaged or malfunction.Therefore, mount the external USBdevice when the engine is turned
off or in another mode.
Depending on the type and capac- ity of the external USB device orthe type of files stored in the
device, there is a difference in thetime taken for recognition of the device, so you may have to wait.
Do not use the USB device for other purposes than playing music files.
Use of USB accessories such as recharger or heater using USB I/F(IMPLEMENTERS FORUM) maylower the performance or cause trouble.
If you use devices such as a USB hub you purchased separately,the vehicle’s audio system maynot recognize the USB device.
Connect the USB device directly to the multimedia terminal of thevehicle.
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Features of your vehicle
CAUTION IN USING
USB DEVICE
To use the external USB device, make sure the device is notmounted when starting the vehi-
cle. Mount the device after start-ing.
If you start the vehicle when the USB device is mounted, it maydamage the USB device. (USB is
not ESA)
If the vehicle is started or turned off while the external USB deviceis connected, the external USB
device may not work.
It may not play inauthentic MP3 or WMA files.
1) It can only play MP3 files with the compression rate between8Kbps~320Kbps.
2) It can only play WMA music files with the compression ratebetween 8Kbps~320Kbps.
Take cautions for static electricity when mounting or dismountingthe external USB device.
Encoded MP3 PLAYER is not rec- ognizable.
(Continued)
(Continued) Depending on the condition of the external USB device, the con-nected external USB device can
be unrecognizable.
When the VHAPTTL byte/sector setting of External USB devices isnot either 512byte or 2048byte,
then the device will not be recog-nized.
The USB device should only be formatted to FAT 12/16/32.
USB device without USB I/F (IMPLEMENTERS FORUM) authen-tication may not be recognizable.
Make sure the USB connection terminal does not come in contactwith human body or any object.
If you repeat mounting or dis- mounting USB device in a shortperiod of time, it may break thedevice.
You might hear a strange noise when mounting or dismounting aUSB device.
(Continued)(Continued) If you dismount the external USB device during playback in USBmode, the external USB device can
be damaged or malfunction.Therefore, mount the external USBdevice when the engine is turned
off or in another mode.
Depending on the type and capac- ity of the external USB device orthe type of files stored in the
device, there is a difference in thetime taken for recognition of the device, so you may have to wait.
Do not use the USB device for other purposes than playing music files.
Use of USB accessories such as recharger or heater using USB I/F(IMPLEMENTERS FORUM) maylower the performance or cause trouble.
If you use devices such as a USB hub you purchased separately,the vehicle’s audio system maynot recognize the USB device.
Connect the USB device directly to the multimedia terminal of thevehicle.
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Maintenance
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At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare. G030104AUN
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check radiator, heater and air condi- tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean the wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened with
washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts. G030105APA
At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and checks, and
hood hinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean battery and terminals.
Check the brake/clutch fluid level.