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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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Instrument Panel BrightnessYou can change the instrument panel
brightness only when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position and
the light switch is on.
Turn the knob on the lower part of the
instrument panel to adjust the
brightness.
You will hear a beep when maximum
or minimum brightness is reached.
You will also hear a beep when the
maximum level is canceled by turning
the knob a click to the left.
Hazard Warning ButtonPush the button to turn on the
hazard warning lights (four-way
flashers). This causes all four outside
turn signals and both turn indicators
in the instrument panel to flash. Use
the hazard warning lights if you need
to park in a dangerous area near
heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is
disabled.Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in the
button comes on to show the
defogger is on. You must manually
shut off the rear window defogger
when it is no longer needed.
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL KNOBInstrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger76
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Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.
The defogger wires on the inside of
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.If equippedPushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or off. For more
information, see page102.Steering Wheel Adjustment
Make any steering wheel adjustment
before you start driving.
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
1. Pull the lever under the steering column toward you until it stops.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and in or out, so it points
toward your chest, not toward your
face. Make sure you can see the
instrument panel gauges and
indicators.
3. Push the lever forward fully to lockthe steering wheel in position.
4. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
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To unlatch the detachable anchor,
insert the latch plate into the slot on
the side of the anchor buckle. Store
the detachable anchor and seat belt
latch plates in the retractor housing.Power Windows
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower any
window. To open a window, push the
switch down and hold it. Release the
switch when you want the window to
stop. Pull back on the switch and
hold it to close the window.
The windows will operate for up to 10
minutes after you turn off the ignition
switch. Opening either front door
cancels this function.
Closing a power window on
someone's hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.
When you push the MAIN switch in,
the switch is off, and the passenger
windows cannot be raised or
lowered. To cancel this feature, push
on the switch again to get it to pop
out. Keep the MAIN switch off when
you have children in the vehicle so
they do not injure themselves by
operating the windows
unintentionally.
LATCH PLATE
ANCHOR
BUCKLE
DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN SWITCH
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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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3. Push the appropriate edge of theadjustment switch to move the
mirror right, left, up, or down.
4. When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the adjustment
switch off to keep your settings.
Heated MirrorsOn Canadian Sport and LX modelsThe outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window defogger on
and off. Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up fully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is fully released (see page60).
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
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Beverage HoldersBe careful when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Liquid can also spill
from the door pocket beverage
holders when you open or close the
doors. Use only resealable containers
in the door pockets.
Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.Seat Under Box
Pull up the driver's side rear seat
cushion (see page97).
Open the seat under box by turning
the knob.
To close the seat under box, turn the
knob and align the marks.
Accessory Power Socket
This socket is intended to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories that
are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps).
To use the accessory power socket,
pull up the cover. The ignition switch
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position.
It will not power an automotive type
cigarette lighter element.
Sun Visor
To use the sun visor, pull it down.
When using the sun visor for the
side window, remove the support rod
from the clip, and swing it out.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
KNOB
MARKS
SEAT UNDER BOX
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ꭧ: If equippedTEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL FAN CONTROL DIAL
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON
ꭧFRESH AIR/RECIRCULATION LEVER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRRORS BUTTON
ꭧ
MODE CONTROL DIAL
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