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OVERVIEW
Driver seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
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(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Brake system warning
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1For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2,2008 Owner’s Manual.
Indicator symbols
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
Fuel gauge
Clock
Clock reset knob
Tachometer
Instrument cluster
Without tachometer
With tachometer
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When driving
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Vehicles with tachometer
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
engine switch is in the ON position. Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Clock
Indicates the time.
Clock reset button
Adjusts the time. ( →P. 215)
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Vehicles without tachometer
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Odometer/trip meter switching and trip meter resetting button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and hold-
ing the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being dis-
played.
Odometer/trip meter
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was
last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display differ-
ent distances independently.
Clock
Indicates the time.
Clock reset button
Adjusts the time. (
→P. 215)
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system
Adjusting the settingsn Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the temperature control dial to the “
MAX A/C”
position and set the air intake selection dial to (recirculated air)
mode.
Fan speed control dial
Air outlet selection dialAir conditioning
ON/OFF switch
Temperature control dial
Air intake selection dial
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
nAdjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
Set the dial to “0” to turn the fan off.
n Selecting the air outlets
Set the air outlet selection di al to an appropriate position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can also be
selected for more detailed adjustment.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body and feet.
: Some models
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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
Clock
Vehicles with tachometerPress and hold the clock reset button to enter the adjust-
ment mode for the clock.
Press the clock reset button to adjust the hours.
After adjusting the hours, wait 5 seconds to allow the hours to be
automatically input.
Press the clock reset button to adjust the minutes.
After adjusting the minutes, wait 5 seconds to allow the minutes to
be automatically input and then return to normal mode.
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nThe clock is displayed when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
n When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
n Adjusting to a full hour (vehicles without tachometer)
If you press the clock reset button, the minute values will be rounded to the
nearest hour. So, minute values from “:00” to “:29” are rounded down, and
values from “:30” to “:59” are rounded up.*
*: e.g.
1:00 to 1:29 → 1:00
1:30 to 1:59 → 2:00
Vehicles without tachometer
Press and hold the clock reset button to enter the adjust-
ment mode for the clock.
Press the clock reset button to adjust the minutes.
After adjusting the minutes, wait 5 seconds to allow the minutes to
be automatically input.
Press the clock reset button to adjust the hours.
After adjusting the hours, wait 5 seconds to allow the hours to be
automatically input and then return to normal mode.
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2-5. Driving information ........... 147Cargo and luggage ............. 147
Vehicle load limits ............... 150
Winter driving tips ............... 151
Trailer towing (except Canada) ............... 155
Trailer towing (Canada) ...... 156
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .................... 164
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 165
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger...... 168
Air conditioning system ....... 168
Rear window defogger ........ 175
3-2. Using the audio system.... 176 Audio system types ............. 176
Using the radio .................... 179
Using the cassette player.... 182
Using the CD player ............ 185
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ........................ 192
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 200
Using the AUX adapter ....... 203
3-3. Using the interior lights.... 204 Interior lights list .................. 204
• Interior light .......................205
• Personal lights ...................205 3-4. Using the storage
features ........................... 206
List of storage features ....... 206
• Glove boxes ..................... 206
• Cup holders ...................... 208
• Bottle holders ................... 209
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 211
3-5. Other interior features ..... 213 Sun visors........................... 213
Vanity mirrors ..................... 214
Clock .................................. 215
Power outlet ....................... 217
Floor mat ............................ 218
Luggage compartment features ............................ 219
4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 222 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................. 222
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 224
4-2. Maintenance...................... 227 Maintenance requirements .................... 227
General maintenance ......... 229
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 232
3Interior features
4Maintenance and care