ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
ꭧ 2: If equipped.
ꭧ 3: Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.Vehicle with navigation system is shown. PADDLE SHIFTER
(DOWNSHIFT)
ꭧ 2
(P. 224 )
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
ꭧ 2
(P. 74)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL
BUTTONS
ꭧ 2
(P. 189)
NAVIGATION
SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
ꭧ 3
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF
SWITCH
ꭧ2
(P. 234 )
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
(P.77) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
ꭧ
2
(P. 194)
HORN
ꭧ
1
PADDLE SHIFTER
(UPSHIFT)
ꭧ2
(P. 224)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS (P.
76)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.76)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.73)
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.31)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON
ꭧ 2
(P. 76/102)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P. 190)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P. 106)
Your Vehicle at a Glance4
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This section gives information about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.Control Locations
..........................
58
Instrument Panel
..........................
59
Instrument Panel Indicators
..........
60
Gauges
..........................................
68
Trip Meter
................................
69
Current Fuel Mileage
................
70
Average Fuel Mileage
...............
70
Odometer
..................................
70
Fuel Gauge
...............................
70
Check Fuel Cap Indicator
.........
70
Maintenance Minder
................
71
Controls Near the Steering
Wheel
.......................................
72
Windshield Wipers and Washers
................................
73
Windshield Wipers
...................
73
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
.................................
73
Turn Signal and Headlights
..........
74
Headlights
....................................
75
Instrument Panel Brightness
........
76
Hazard Warning Button
................
76
Rear Window Defogger
.................
76
Steering Wheel Adjustment
..........
77
Keys and Locks
.............................
78 Immobilizer System
......................
79
Ignition Switch
..............................
80
Door Locks
...................................
81
Power Door Locks
....................
81
Childproof Door Locks
..............
82
Auto Door Locking/
Unlocking
.............................
83
Auto Door Locking
...................
83
Auto Door Unlocking
................
85
Tailgate
.........................................
88
Remote Transmitter
......................
90
Seats
.............................................
93
Power Windows
..........................
100
Mirrors
.......................................
101
Parking Brake
.............................
102
Interior Convenience Items
.........
104
Lower Glove Box
....................
105
Upper Glove Box
.....................
105
Beverage Holders
...................
106
Seat Under Box
.......................
106
Accessory Power Socket
.........
106
Sun Visor
................................
106
Interior Lights
.............................
107
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High Beam Indicator
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
information, see page75.
This indicator comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page75).Daytime Running Lights
Indicator
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
in the circuit. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
Cruise Main Indicator
On Sport model and Canadian LX modelThis indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page194).
Cruise Control Indicator
On Sport model and Canadian LX modelThis indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page194
for information on operating the
cruise control.
Washer Level Indicator
Canadian models onlyThis indicator comes on when the
washer fluid level is low. Add washer
fluid when you see this indicator
come on (see page258).
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ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
ꭧ 2: If equipped.
ꭧ 3: Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.PADDLE SHIFTER (DOWNSHIFT)
ꭧ 2
(P. 224)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
ꭧ 2
(P. 74)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
ꭧ 3
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
(P.77) CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
ꭧ
2
(P. 194) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P.
190)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P. 106) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.31)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR BUTTON
ꭧ
2
(P. 76/102)
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.
73)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.76)
PADDLE SHIFTER
(UPSHIFT)
ꭧ
2
(P. 224)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.76)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
ꭧ 2
(P. 189)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
ꭧ 2
(P. 234)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. HORN
ꭧ
1
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4. Hold past OFF to turn the rearwindow wiper on and to spary the
rear window washer. The rear
window wiper makes one more
sweep after you release the switch.
When you shift the transmission to
the reverse position with the front
windshield wiper activated, the rear
wiper operates automatically even if
the rear wiper switch is off.
The rear window washer uses the
same fluid reservoir as the
windshield washer. Turn Signal and Headlights
1. Turn signal
2. Off
3. Parking and interior lights
4. Headlights
5. High beams
6. Flash high beamsOn Sport model7. Fog lights off
8. Fog lights onTurn Signal
-Push down on the
left lever to signal a left 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 the
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
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Headlights-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 light switch on and turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position.
If you leave the lights on with the key
removed from the ignition switch,
you will hear a reminder chime when
you open the driver’s door. High Beams
-Push the lever
forward and the high beam indicator
will come on (see page65).Pull it
back to return to low beams.
To flash 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.
Fog Lights
On Sport modelTurn the fog lights on and off by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
You can use the fog lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.They
will go off when the headlights are
turned off. Daytime Running Lights
With the headlight switch off 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 off, even if you set
the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
Headlights
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AUTO-To open or close the
driver's window, push or pull the
window switch firmly down or up to
the second detent, and release it.
The window will automatically go
down or up all the way. To stop the
window, pull or push the window
switch briefly.
AUTO REVERSE -If the driver ’s
window senses any obstacle while it
is closing automatically, it will
reverse direction, and then stop. To
close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
before closing it. Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare from headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
Adjusting the Power Mirrors1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
2. Move the selector switch to L (driver's side) or R (passenger's
side).
TAB
SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
CONTINUED
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On Sport modelThe security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables from
theft. The horn sounds and a
combination of headlights, parking/
side marker lights and taillights
flashes if someone attempts to break
into your vehicle or remove the audio
unit. This alarm continues for 2
minutes, then the system resets. To
reset an activated system before the
2 minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver's door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors and the tailgate from the
outside with the key, driver's lock
tab, door lock master switch, or
remote transmitter. The security
system indicator on the instrument
panel starts blinking immediately to
show you the system is setting itself.
Once the security system is set,
opening any door, the tailgate, or the
hood without using the key or the
remote transmitter, will cause it to
alarm. It also alarms if the radio is
removed from the dashboard or the
wiring is cut.
The alarm will also be activated if a
passenger inside the locked vehicle
turns the ignition switch on.The security system will not set if the
hood, tailgate, or any door is not fully
closed. If the system will not set,
check the door and tailgate open
indicator on the instrument panel
(see page
62)to see if the doors and
tailgate are fully closed. Since it is
not part of the monitor display,
manually check the hood.
NOTE: To see if the system is set
after you exit the vehicle, press the
LOCK button on the remote
transmitter within 5 seconds. If the
system is set, the horn will beep
once.
Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it.
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
Security System
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Features
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