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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. HORN
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONSPASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
HEATED MIRRORS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
NAVAGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
SEL/RESET BUTTON (P.75)
(P.66) (P.66)
(P.250) (P.77) (P.208)(P.105)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.30)
(P.72)
(P.203) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
BLUETOOH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.213) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P.73)
FOG LIGHTS (P.74)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA
) OFF SWITCH (P.279)
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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 .56
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Indicators .59
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Gauges .66
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Display Change Button .66
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Inf ormation Display .67
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Fuel Gauge .70
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Temperature Gauge .70
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .71
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .72
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Turn Signals and Headlights .73
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Daytime Running Lights .74
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Fog Lights .74
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Instrument Panel Brightness .75
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Hazard Warning Button .76
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Rear Window Def ogger .76
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .77
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Keys and Locks .78
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Immobilizer System .79
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Ignition Switch .80
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Door Locks .81
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Power Door Locks .82
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Childproof Door Locks .82
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .83
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Auto Door Locking .83 .................
Auto Door Unlocking .85
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Trunk .88
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Emergency Trunk Opener .89
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Remote Transmitter .90
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Seats .93
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Seat Heaters .100
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Power Windows .101
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Moonroof .102
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Mirrors .104
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Parking Brake .105
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Interior Lights .106
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Interior Convenience Items .107
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Beverage Holders .108
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Accessory Power Socket .108
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Glove Box .108
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Console Compartment .108
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
with a circuit. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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 the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on if any door
is not closed tightly.
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page . 73
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Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator Trunk-open Indicator
Door-open Indicator
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped
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4: Si model
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. HORN
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONSPASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
HEATED MIRRORS
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
NAVAGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
SEL/RESET BUTTON (P.75)
(P.66) (P.66)
(P.279)
(P.250) (P.208)(P.105)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.30)
(P.72)
(P.203) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
BLUETOOH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.213) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P.73)
FOG LIGHTS (P.74)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.77)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) OFF SWITCH
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Turn Signal
OFF
Parking and interior lights
Headlights on
High Beams
Flashhighbeams When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. 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.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. 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 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. 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.
Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
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Turn Signal High Beams
Headlights On
Turn Signals and Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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With the headlight switch of f orposition, the high beam
headlights 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 the headlights
are turned of f .
Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
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Daytime Running L ights Fog L ights
Headlights, Fog Lights
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FOG LIGHT SWITCH
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The buttons under the lef t side vent
control the brightness of the
instrument panel. Push the or
button to adjust the brightness.
Separate adjustments can be made
when the headlights are on and of f . There are six brightness levels.
When you push either button, the
inf ormation display indicates the
current level. You will hear a tone
when you reach the maximum or
minimum brightness. The display
returns to the odometer 5 seconds
af ter you stop adjusting the
brightness. To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to the
or position.
The center of each meter (upper and
lower) illuminates with reduced
brightness when you unlock and
open the driver’s door, and then goes
back to the selected brightness when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position.
If you insert the key but do not turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, the illumination turns of f in
about 10 seconds.
Instrument Panel Brightness
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL BUTTONS
BRIGHTNESS LEVEL
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Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.
Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
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A djusting the Power Mirrors
Mirrors
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SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
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