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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system, ref er to the navigation system manual.
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
SEL/RESET BUTTON PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.29)
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
CRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.66)
(P.65)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS HORN
AUXILIARY INPUT JACKACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.71)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS MIRROR CONTROLS HEATED MIRRORS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA
)
SYSTEM OFF
SWITCH REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HEADLIGHTS/FOG LIGHTS /
TURN SIGNALS
(P.72,73)
(P.74)
(P.106)
(P.295)
(P.227) (P.219)(P.76) (P.75)
(P.107)
(P.75)
(P.110)
(P.224) (P.220)
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .54
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Indicators .57
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Gauges .65
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Display Change Button .66
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Odometer .66
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Trip Meter .66
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .67
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Fuel Gauge .68
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Temperature Gauge .68
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Check Fuel Cap Message .68
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Maintenance Minder .69
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .70
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .71
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Turn Signals and Headlights .72
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Fog Lights .73
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Hazard Warning Button .75
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Rear Window Def ogger .75
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .76
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Keys and Locks .77
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Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79 ......................................
Door Locks .80
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Power Door Locks .81
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .82
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Remote Transmitter .87
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Trunk .91
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Emergency Trunk Opener .92
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Seats .93
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Seat Heaters .101
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Power Windows .102
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Moonroof .104
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Mirrors .106
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Parking Brake .107
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Interior Convenience Items .108
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Beverage Holders .109
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Console Compartment .109
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Glove Box .109
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Coat Hook .110
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Accessory Power Sockets .110
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Vanity Mirror .111
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Sun Visor .112
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Interior Lights .113
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Ceiling Light .113
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Spotlights .113
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Courtesy Light .114
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Canadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page60) next to the immobilizer system indicator.
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
DX,DX-G(Canada),LX,EX,EX-L
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LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATORANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.63)(P.57)
(P.64)
(P.58) PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.59)
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.63)
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
(P.61)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P.64)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR(P.61)
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P.63)
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
(P.63)
: If equipped
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.58)
(P.59)
(P.63)
(P.62)
(P.62)
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
VEHICLE
STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.62)
(P.57,361)
(P.57,361)
(P.57,362) (P.60,303) (P.58,363)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
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REV LIMIT INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
: If equipped PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.63)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.60)(P.64)
(P.61)
(P.64)
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.61)
(P.59)(P.57)
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.58)
(P.61)
(P.62)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR (P.59)
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.58)
(P.62)
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P.63)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.57,361)
(P.57,361)
(P.57,362) (P.60,303) (P.58,363)
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If this indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position and release the parking
brake, it means there is a problem
withtheDRL.Theremayalsobea
problem with the high beam
headlights. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).This indicator comes on if either
door is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this indicator
(see page ).
This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will stay on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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Canadian models only
If equipped
High Beam IndicatorDoor-open Indicator
T runk-open Indicator L ights On Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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3:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
HORNHEATED MIRRORS
REMOTE
AUDIO
CONTROLS PASSENGER’S AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
MIRROR CONTROLS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.71)
(P.29)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA
)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH AUDIO SYSTEM
HEADLIGHTS/FOG LIGHTS /
TURN SIGNALS
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL (P.269)
(P.76) (P.224)
(P.220)(P.110)(P.75)
(P.107)
(P.75) (P.121)
(P.227)
(P.74)
(P.106)
(P.295) (P.72,73)
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Push down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder.
This indicator stays on if you leave
the lights on and turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or
LOCK (0) position. If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
Push the lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
high beam indicator will come on
(see page ). Pull the lever back to
return to the low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
Turn signal
Of f
Parking and instrument panel
lights
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on
If equipped
1.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
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Turn Signal
Headlights On
High Beams
Turn Signals and Headlights
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Si model is shown.
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Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
With the headlight switch of f or in
the position, 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 switch.
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
They will go of f when you turn the
headlights of f or onto high beam.
Si model
Headlights, Fog Lights
Fog Lights
Daytime Running L ights
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