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Features of your vehicle
Rear fog light
To turn the rear fog lights on, turn the
headlight switch to the headlight on posi-
tion and press the rear fog light switch
(light on switch will illuminate).
The rear fog lights turn on when the rear
fog switch is pressed after the front fog
switch is turned to ON and the headlight
switch to the parklight position. (ifequipped)
To turn the rear fog lights off, press the
rear fog light switch again or turn the
headlight switch to the OFF position.A : Wiper speed control
· MIST – Single wipe · OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe (if equipped)
· LO – Low wiper speed· HI – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent wipe time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, push
the lever upward and release it
with the lever in the OFF position.
The wipers will operate continu-
ously if the lever is pushed
upward and held.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use
this mode in a light rain or mist. To
vary the speed setting, turn thespeed control knob(1).
In this position, the wiping inter-
vals are also varied automatically
depending on your vehicle speed.(if equipped)
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For maximum defrosting, set the temper-
ature control to the extreme right/hot posi-
tion and the fan speed control to thehighest speed.
If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set the mode tothe floor-defrost position.
Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear window, outside rear
view mirrors, and all side windows.
Clear all snow and ice from the bonnet and air inlet in the cowl grill to improveheater and defroster efficiency and to
reduce the probability of fogging up insideof the windshield. Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Select any fan speed except 0 posi-
tion.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air condi- tioning will be selected automatically.
If the air-conditioning and outside (fresh) air position are not selected automatical-
ly, press the corresponding button manu-
ally.
To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest (extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.
3. Select the position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air condi- tioning will be selected automatically.
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CAUTION - Windshield
heating
Do not use the or positionduring cooling operation inextremely humid weather. The dif-ference between the temperature ofthe outside air and that of the wind-
shield could cause the outer sur- face of the windshield to fog up,causing loss of visibility. In thiscase, set the mode selection knob
or button to the position andfan speed control knob or button tothe lower speed.

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Features of your vehicle
1. Power ON/OFF Button &Volume Control Knob
Turns the set on/off when the ignition
switch is on ACC or ON. If the button is
turned to the right, it increases the vol-
ume and left,decreases the volume.
2. BAND(FM/AM) Selection Button
Pressing the FM button changes the
FM1 and FM2 bands.
Pressing the AM button selects AMband.
3. Automatic Channel Selection Button
] button is pressed, it increases the band frequency to auto-matically select a channel.
Stops at the previous frequency if no
channel is found.
] button is press- ed, it reduces the band frequency toautomatically select a channel.
Stops at the previous frequency if no
channel is found. 4. Preset Button
Push [1]~[6] buttons less than 0.8 sec-
ond to play the channel saved in each
button. Push [PRESET] button for 0.8
second or longer to save current channel
to the respective button with a beep.
5. Manual Channel Selection
Knob & SETUP Button
Manual Channel Selection knob
Turn this knob while listening to a radio
channel to manually adjust frequency.
Turn clockwise to increase frequency and
counterclockwise to reduce frequency. SETUP Button
Press this button to turn to the SCROLL
option and SOUND adjustment mode. If
no action is taken for 5 seconds after
pressing the button, it will return to the
play mode.(After entering SETUP mode,
move between items using the left, right
and PUSH functions of the [TUNE] but-ton.)
The setup item changes from SCROLL ➟ TONE ➟ POSITION... Audio Control Knob
In SETUP mode, SCROLL option or
TONE, POSITION settings can be adjust-
ed. After selecting each mode by pushing
Sound Control knob, rotate the knob to
adjust and push again to changes take
effect.
SCROLL option When "ON" is selected, long file name
scrolls continuously while playing.
TONE adjustment Sound tone(BASS/MIDDLE/TREBLE) can
be adjusted by rotating the knob. To select
next item, press the knob again.
POSITION adjustment
Sound position(FADER/BALANCE) can
be adjusted by rotating the knob. FADER
adjusts FRONT/REAR position, and BAL-ANCE adjusts LEFT/RIGHT position of
the speaker sound. To select next item,press the knob again.
RETURN
Exits SETUP mode and returns to play
mode. Pressing AM,FM or CD/AUX button
also exits SETUP mode and switches to
selected mode.

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1. CD Loading Slot
Please face printed side upward and gen-
tly push in. When the ignition switch is on
ACC or ON and power is off, power is
automatically turned on if the CD is
loaded. This CDP supports only 12cm CD.If a video CD or Data CD is loaded,"Reading Error" message will appear andCD will be ejected.
2. CD Eject Button
Push button for less than 0.8 second
to eject the CD during CD playback.
This button is enabled when ignition
switch is off.
ALL EJECT(CDC Only)
Press this button for more than 0.8 sec-
ond to eject all discs inside the deck in
respective order. 3. CD/AUX Selection Button
If the auxiliary device is connected, it
switches to the AUX mode from the other
mode to play the sound from the auxiliary
player.
If the CD is loaded, turns to CD mode,
and if a device is connected to AUX then
it toggles. CD
➟
AUX ➟ CD... when the
button is pressed each time.(It will not
turn to AUX if the auxiliary device is notconnected)
If no CD and auxiliary device is not con-
nected, it displays "No Media" for 3 sec-
onds and returns to the previous mode.
4. Automatic Track Selection
Button
] button for less than 0.8 second to play from the beginning of current song.
] button for less than 0.8 second and press again within 1
second to play the previous song.
] button for less than 0.8 second to play the next song. 5. Fast Search Button
longer to initiate high speed sound search of current song.
longer to initiate reverse direction highspeed sound search of current song.
6. RANDOM Play Button
Press this button for less than 0.8 second
to activate ‘RDM’ mode and more than
0.8 second to activate ‘ALL RDM’ mode.
RDM : Only files/tracks in a folder/disc are played back in a random sequence.
ALL RDM(MP3/WMA Only) : All files in a disc are played back in the random
sequence.
7. REPEAT Button
Press this button for less than 0.8 second
to activate ‘RPT’ mode and more than 0.8
second to activate ‘FLD RPT’ mode.
Only a track(file) is repeatedly played back.
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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tyres.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in
Section 7, “Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors. Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Release the hand brake and make sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
car into “Drive” or “Reverse”.
WARNING - Driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgement.Driving while under the influence of
drugs is as dangerous or more dan-
gerous than driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or
take drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driveror call a cab.
WARNING
When you intend to park or stop the
vehicle with the engine on, be care-ful not to depress the accelerator
pedal for a long period of time. It
may overheat the engine or exhaust
system and cause fire.

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Using the clutch
The clutch should be pressed all the way
to the floor before shifting, then released
slowly. The clutch pedal should always be
fully released while driving. Do not rest
your foot on the clutch pedal while driv-
ing. This can cause unnecessary wear.
Do not partially engage the clutch to hold
the car on an incline. This causes unnec-
essary wear. Use the foot brake or hand
brake to hold the car on an incline. Do not
operate the clutch pedal rapidly and
repeatedly.
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traf-
fic or while driving up steep hills, down-
shift before the engine starts to labour.
Downshifting reduces the chance of
stalling and gives better acceleration
when you again need to increase your
speed. When the vehicle is travelling
down steep hills, downshifting helps
maintain safe speed and prolongs brake
life. Good driving practices
Never take the car out of gear and
coast down a hill. This is extremely
hazardous. Always leave the car in
gear.
Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfunction.
Instead, when you are driving down a
long hill, slow down and shift to a lower
gear. When you do this, engine braking
will help slow the car.
Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. This will help avoid over-revving
the engine, which can cause damage.
Slow down when you encounter cross winds. This gives you much better con-
trol of your car.
Be sure the car is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into reverse.
The transaxle can be damaged if you
do not. To shift into reverse, depress
the clutch, move the shift lever to neu-
tral, wait three seconds, then shift to
the reverse position.
Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface. Be especially
careful when braking, accelerating or
shifting gears. On a slippery surface,
an abrupt change in vehicle speed can
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle to go out of control.
WARNING
Always buckle-up! In a collision, an unbelted occupant is signifi-
cantly more likely to be seriously
injured or killed than a properlybelted occupant.
Avoid high speeds when corner- ing or turning.
Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as sharp
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if you lose control of
your vehicle at highway speeds.
Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the
roadway and the driver over-
steers to reenter the roadway.
In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
Never exceed posted speed lim- its.

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Automatic transaxle operation
The highly efficient automatic transaxle
has 4 forward gears and one reverse
gear. The individual gears are selected
automatically, depending on the position
of the shift lever.
All normal forward driving is done with
the shift lever in the D (Drive) position.
To move the shift lever from the P (Park)
position, the brake pedal must bedepressed.
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NOTICE
The first few shifts on a new vehicle, if the battery has been disconnected, may
be somewhat abrupt. This is a normalcondition, and the shifting sequence will
adjust after shifts are cycled a few times
by the TCM (Transaxle ControlModule).
For smooth operation, depress the brake pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a forward or reverse gear.
Transaxle ranges
The indicator lights in the instrument
cluster indicate the shift lever position
when the ignition switch is in the ONposition.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
the transaxle and prevents the frontwheels from rotating.
WARNING - Automatic
transaxle
Always check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, beforeputting a car into D (Drive) or R
(Reverse).
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position; then
set the hand brake fully and shut
the engine off. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement canoccur if these precautions are not
followed in the order identified.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your
transaxle, do not accelerate theengine in R (Reverse) or any for- ward gear position with the
brakes on.
When stopped on an upgrade, do not hold the vehicle stationarywith engine power. Use the serv-ice brake or the hand brake.
Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P (Park) into D (Drive), or R(Reverse) when the engine is above idle speed.

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Good driving practices
Never move the gear selector lever
from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any
other position with the acceleratorpedal depressed.
Never move the gear selector lever into "P" when the vehicle is in motion.
Be sure the car is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into R
(Reverse).
Never take the car out of gear and coast down a hill. This may be
extremely hazardous. Always leave the
car in gear when moving.
Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfunc-
tion. Instead, when you are driving
down a long hill, slow down and shift to
a lower gear. When you do this, engine
braking will help slow the car.
Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower gear maynot be engaged.
Always use the hand brake. Do not depend on placing the transaxle in P
(Park) to keep the car from moving.
Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface. Be especially
careful when braking, accelerating or
shifting gears. On a slippery surface,
an abrupt change in vehicle speed can
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle to go out of control. Optimum vehicle performance and
economy is obtained by smoothly
depressing and releasing the accelera-tor pedal.
Moving up a steep grade from a stand-
ing start
To move up a steep grade from a stand-
ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the
appropriate gear depending on load
weight and steepness of the grade, and
release the hand brake. Depress the
accelerator gradually while releasing the
service brakes.
When accelerating from a stop on a
steep hill, the vehicle may have a ten-
dency to roll backwards. Shifting the
shift lever into 2 (Second Gear) will
help prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards.
WARNING
Always buckle-up! In a collision, an unbelted occupant is signifi-
cantly more likely to be seriously
injured or killed than a properlybelted occupant.
Avoid high speeds when corner- ing or turning.
Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as sharp
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if you lose control of
your vehicle at highway speeds.
Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the
roadway and the driver over-
steers to reenter the roadway.
In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
Never exceed posted speed lim- its.
CAUTION
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you mayattempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward. Do
not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near thevehicle. During the rocking opera- tion the vehicle may suddenly move
forward of backward as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damageto nearby people or objects.