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Inst Panel/TPMS/Cruise/Compass
Temperature
GaugeMessage in the Information Display
Check Fuel Cap: Fuel cap is missing or not
properly tightened. Check that the fuel cap
is installed and tightened at least one click.
Temperature Gauge: If the pointer is in the
red zone, turn off the engine immediately, or
as soon as safely possible*.
Instrument Panel Indicators
Indicators should go out shortly after
starting the engine. If an indicator stays on
or comes on while driving, follow the
instructions in the description.
• Red indicators are critical and require immediate attention.
• Amber indicators are urgent and require attention as soon as possible.
• Blue and green indicators are used for general information.
Charging system indicator:
Battery is not being charged; see
dealer as soon as possible.
Low oil pressure indicator: Low
oil pressure; turn the engine off as
soon as safely possible.
Security system indicator: Blinks
when the security system is armed.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator:
SRS malfunction; see dealer as soon as
possible.*
Seat belt reminder light: Fasten seat belts.
Parking brake and brake system indicator:
Parking brake on, low brake fluid level.
Door and trunk open monitor: Comes on if the
trunk lid is left open. Will go out after about 3
minutes, even if the lid is not closed.
Malfunction indicator lamp (CHECK engine
light): Engine or emissions system malfunction;
have dealer inspect the vehicle.
Maintenance minder indicator: A scheduled
maintenance is due; stays on if maintenance is
past due.
Fuel gauge/low fuel indicator
Note: It is important to see the Instruments and Controls section in the\
owner’s manual.
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PASSENGERAIRBAG
OFF
Immobilizer system indicator:
Flashes if an improperly coded key is
used in the ignition switch.
Cruise main indicator: Cruise
control is on and is waiting to be set.
Cruise control indicator: Cruise
control is set.
Lights on indicator: Indicates
parking lights or headlights are on.
ECO indicator (V6 models with
automatic transmission): Comes on
when the engine is performing at its
most economical level.
Turn signal/hazard warning
indicators
Fog lights on indicator (if equipped)
High beam indicator
Outside temperature indicator (if
equipped)/odometer: Displays
outside temperature or odometer
when Select/Reset knob is pressed.Low tire pressure indicator: One or
more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly
under-inflated. Stop, inspect all tires, and
add air as required.
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) indicator: TPMS malfunction;
have dealer inspect the vehicle.
Side airbag cutoff indicator*:
Passenger’s side airbag is off and will
not deploy during a crash.
Passenger airbag cutoff indicator*:
Passenger’s front airbag is off and will
not deploy during a crash.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
indicator: ABS malfunction; see your
dealer as soon as possible.
Vehicle stability assist (VSA
®)
activation indicator: A reminder that
the VSA is turned off. Flashes when
VSA is active.
Vehicle stability assist (VSA) system
indicator*: Possible VSA system
problem.
Daytime running lights (DRL)
indicator
ECO
* Check the owner’s manual for additional information and instructions.
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The following Maintenance Minder items are also
displayed:
Engine Oil Life:Remaining engine oil life.
Maintenance Service Items : Three types of
messages appear in the display: service due
soon, service due now, and service past due.
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator*
When the indicator comes on, one or
more tires are significantly under-
inflated. You should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible and, if needed,
inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated
on the tire information placard, located on the
driver’s doorjamb.
Tip: Tire pressure varies by temperature and
other conditions.
• Check the air pressure when the tires are cold. This means the vehicle has been parked for at
least 3 hours or driven less than 1 mile.
• The indicator may come on when you first start your vehicle, then go off when friction raises
the tire temperature. Even if the indicator goes
off, always check the pressure and adjust as
required.
Information Display*
Your vehicle displays engine oil life and
maintenance service items on the information
display; see your owner’s manual for details.
Trip Meter A
Trip Meter B
Engine Oil Life
Outside
Temp.
Odometer
Model with outside temperature indicator is shown.
The display can be changed using the
Select/Reset knob on the dash. The display can
also be customized to show:
Odometer: Total number of miles driven.
Trip Meter (A & B): Number of miles driven for
Trip A or Trip B since last reset.
Outside Temperature: Outside temperature.
Check Fuel Cap: The fuel cap is loose or
missing.
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* Check the owner’s manual for additional information and instructions. Driver Controls
P Park: Transmission
is locked.
R Rerverse
N Neutral: Transmission
is not locked; use brake
pedal or parking brake.
D Drive: Normal driving.
D3 Third: 1st three gears
only.
2 Second: Transmission
is locked in 2nd gear.
1 First: Transmission
is locked in 1st gear.
Tip: The ignition must be ON (II) and the
brake pedal pressed to shift out of Park.
D3
Button
Automatic TransmissionTilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
Adjust the steering
wheel (up, down,
in or out) to the
desired position.
Pull the lever underside the steering column toward you.
Push the lever to fully lock it in place.
Manual Transmission
The vehicle is
equipped with a clutch
interlock switch. Push
the clutch pedal all
the way down when
starting the engine. 1. With the ignition ON (II),
move the switch to L (driver’s
side) or R (passenger’s side).
2. Push the edge of the switch to adjust the mirror right, left,
up, or down.
3. When finished, move the switch back to the center (off)
position.
Power Mirrors
Tip: If equipped, the outside mirror heaters
can be turned on by pressing the heated
mirror button.
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