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The back of the rear seat folds down,
giving you direct access to the trunk.
The seat-back is released f rom inside
the trunk.
Theseat-backcanbefoldeddownas
one piece.
To use the console lid as an armrest,
slide it to one of its three positions. On EX-L, Si, U.S. EX, and Canadian
Sport models, the rear seat armrest
is in the center of the rear seat. Pivot
it down to use it.
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On all models except DX
On DX, U.S. LX, LX-S, and CanadianDX-G models
Folding Rear Seat
Armrest
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To open or close the moonroof
partially, pull or push the moonroof
switch lightly to the f irst detent and
hold it. The moonroof will stop when
you release the switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position bef ore operating the
moonroof switch on the ceiling
console.
To open the moonroof f ully, pull
back the moonroof switch f irmly.
The moonroof opens all the way. To
stop the moonroof f rom opening
f ully, brief ly move the switch in
either direction.
To tilt the moonroof , push the center
of the moonroof switch straight up.
To stop the moonroof f rom tilting
f ully open, push the moonroof switch
forward.
If equipped
Moonroof
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MOONROOF SWITCH
Tilt
Close Open
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Push on the spotlight lenses to turn
the light on and of f .
OnU.S.LXandLX-Smodels
Interior Convenience Items
Interior L ights, Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
COAT HOOK
GLOVE BOX
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
BEVERAGE
HOLDERS
BEVERAGE HOLDERS ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETVANITY MIRROR
COIN BOX
If equipped
: CENTER POCKET
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Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.To close, lower the lid, and push it
down until it latches.
To open the console compartment,
pull up on the lever, and lif t the lid.
Open the f ront beverage holder by
sliding its cover backward.
The rear seat also has a beverage
holder in the center armrest. To use
it, pivot the armrest down.
This socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). It will not power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. The EX, EX-L, and Si models without
navigation system have another
accessory power socket in the center
console compartment. When more
than one socket is being used, the
combined power rating of the
accessories should be 120 watts or
less (10 amps).
Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push.
If equipped
Beverage Holders Console Compartment
A ccessory Power Socket
Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
108
LEVER
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET CONSOLE
COMPARTMENT
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Console compartment
Trunk, including the rear seats
when f olded down
Center pocket Door and seat-back pockets
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, tires, and make it
unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any type of
cargo, be sure to read the f ollowing
pages. If equipped
:
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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GLOVE BOX
CENTER POCKET
TRUNK DOOR POCKETS
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT SEAT-BACK POCKET
: If equipped
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