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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
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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
.
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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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
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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 the right lever up or down to
select a position. MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low speed
HI High speed
Windshield washers The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
The wipers are not activated. Pull the
wiper control lever toward you, and
hold it. The washers spray until you
release the lever. The wipers run at
low speed, then complete one more
sweep after you release the lever.
The wipers operate every
f ew seconds.
The length of the wiper interval is
varied automatically according to the
vehicle’s speed.
Vary the delay by turning the
adjustment ring. If you turn it to the
shortest delay ( position), the
wipers change to low speed
operation when the vehicle speed
exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).
The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed.
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On EX, EX-L and Si models in the U.S.,
andLX,EX-LandSimodelsinCanada
MIST
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INT
LO
HI
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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ADJUSTMENT RING
: EX, EX-L, Si, Canadian LX
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .302
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Maintenance Minder .303
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Fluid Locations .310
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Adding Engine Oil .312
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Recommended Engine Oil .312
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Synthetic Oil .313
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Engine Oil Additives .313
Changing the Engine Oil and
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Filter .314
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Engine Coolant .316
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Windshield Washers .319
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .320
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Manual Transmission Fluid .321
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .322
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Power Steering Fluid .323
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Lights .324
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .331
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Floor Mats .332
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Dust and Pollen Filter .333
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Wiper Blades .333
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Tires .335
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Checking the Battery .345
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Vehicle Storage .347
395
Maintenance
Maint enance
301
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Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather. The low washer
level indicator comes on when the
level is low (see page ).
Check the f luid level by removing
the cap and looking at the level
gauge. 63
On Canadian models:
Windshield Washers
Maint enance
319
LEVEL GAUGELEVEL GAUGE
Si
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
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Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
the heating and cooling system
becomeslessthanusual.
To replace a wiper blade:
Raise each wiper arm of f the
windshield, lif ting the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side.
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CONT INUED
On models with A/C
Wiper Blades
Dust and Pollen Filter
Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades
Maint enance
333
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.
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Slidethebladeoutof theholder.
Pull up the cover release tab on
the end of the blade assembly,
then remove the cover.
Disconnect the blade assembly
fromthewiperarmbypushingin
the release button. Then slide the
blade assembly out of the wiper
arm.
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Wiper Blades
334
BLADE
HOLDER
RELEASE BUTTON COVER
RELEASE TAB
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