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1. Side defroster outlets
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Personal lights
6. Electric moon roof switches andpersonal light
7. Power door lock switches
8. Power window switches
9. Glove box
10. Portable ashtray
11. Cup holders
12. Power outlet (12 VDC)
13. Parking brake lever
14. Auxiliary boxes
15. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever
16. Hood lock release lever
17. Window lock switch
Instrument panel overview
View A
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You can change air flow direction by turn-
ing the instrument panel vents.The air conditioning filter information
label is placed inside of the glove box
as shown and indicates that a filter has
been installed.
The air conditioning filter prevents dust
from entering the vehicle through the air
conditioning vent.The air conditioning filter is behind the
glove box.
Air conditioning filter
(on some models)—
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The air conditioning filter may clog af-
ter long use. The filter may need to be
replaced if the air flow of the air condi-
tioning and heater experiences extreme
reductions in operating efficiency, or if
the windows begin to fog up easily in
FRESH mode.
To maintain the air conditioning efficiency,
inspect and replace the air conditioning
filter according to the maintenance sched-
ule. (For scheduled maintenance informa-
tion, please refer to the “Scheduled Main-
tenance Guide” or “Owner ’s Manual
Supplement”.)
1. Open the glove box. Remove thescrew with a Phillips head screw-
driver and slide off the damper as
shown.2. Push in each side of the glove boxto disconnect the claws.
—Checking and replacing the
air conditioning filter
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Other equipment
Clock166
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Cigarette lighter and portable ashtray 166
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Power outlets (12 VDC) 167
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Power outlet (115 VAC) 168
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Compass 169
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Glove box 173
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Auxiliary box 173
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Rear console box 174
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Cup holders 176
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Seatback tables 176
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Luggage storage boxes 177
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Tie −down hooks and tire tie −down belts 178
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Luggage deck rails 179
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Luggage cover 180
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Floor mat 181
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CAUTION
When doing the circling calibration,
be sure to secure a wide space,
and watch out for people and ve-
hicles in the neighborhood. Do not
violate any local traffic rules while
performing circling calibration.
Do not adjust the display while the
vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust
the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
To open the glove box door, pull the
lever.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.
To use the box, pull on the handle.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden
stop, always keep the auxiliary box
closed while driving.
Do not use this auxiliary box as an
ashtray.
Glove boxAuxiliary box (type A)