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Features of your vehicle
Power outlet
The power outlet is designed to provide
power for mobile telephones or other
devices designed to operate with vehicle
electrical systems. The devices should
draw less than 10 amps with the engine
running.Digital clock
Whenever the battery terminals, related
fuses are disconnected, you must reset
the time.
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the clock buttons operate as
follows:
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CAUTION
Only use the power outlet when
the engine is running. The use ofthis outlet with the engine notrunning may cause the battery to
be discharged.
Only use 12V electric accessories which are less than 10A in elec-tric capacity.
Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operating
level when using the power outlet.
Close the cover when not in use. Some electronic devices can cause electronic interferencewhen plugged into a vehicle’s
power outlet. These devices maycause excessive audio static and malfunctions in other electronicsystems or devices used in your
vehicle.
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WARNING
Do not adjust the clock while driv-
ing. You may lose your steering
control and cause severe personal
injury or accidents.

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Antenna
Manual antenna (if equipped)
Your car uses a manual stainless steel
antenna to receive both AM and FM
broadcast signals. Pull up the antenna
using your fingers, as shown in the draw-ing.
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NOTICE
Before entering an automatic car wash
or a place with a low height clearance,
be sure that the antenna is fully retract-ed.
Glass antenna (if equipped)
When the radio power switch is turned on
while the ignition key is in either the ON
or ACC position, your car will receiveboth AM and FM broadcast signals
through the antenna in the rear window
glass.
AUDIO SYSTEM
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CAUTION
• Do not clean the inside of the rear
window glass or quarter glasswith a cleaner or use a scraper to remove any foreign deposits as
this may cause damage to the antenna elements.
Avoid adding metallic coating such as Ni, Cd, and so on. Thesecan interfere with AM/FM recep-
tion.
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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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Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will be illuminated for your
convenience, provided the ignition switch
is not in the ON position. The light will go
off immediately when the ignition switch
is turned on or go off after about 10 sec-onds when the door is closed. Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position and turn the key towardthe LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.
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NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turnthe key while turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.
ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the engine is not running to prevent batterydischarge.
START
Turn the ignition key to the START posi-
tion to start the engine. The engine will
crank until you release the key; then it
returns to the ON position. The brake
warning lamp can be checked in thisposition.
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Driving your vehicle
Starting the petrol engine
1. Make sure the hand brake is applied. 2.Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while turning the ignition switch to the
start position.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key. 4. In extremely cold weather (below
-18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing
the accelerator.
WARNING - Ignition key
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause anaccident.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the hand
brake. Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in P (Park) for theautomatic transaxle and set the
hand brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sud-
den vehicle movement may occurif these precautions are not taken.
Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other controls through the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion. The presence of yourhand or arm in this area could
cause a loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily injuryor death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interferewith the driver and lead to an acci-dent.WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with yourability to use the brake and acceler-
ator pedal, and the clutch (ifequipped).
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are in motion, do not attempt to move theshift lever to the P (Park) position. Iftraffic and road conditions permit, you may put the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position while the vehicleis still moving and turn the ignition switch to the START position in an
attempt to restart the engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTION
Do not crank the engine for morethan 10 seconds. If the engine stalls or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 secondsbefore cranking the engine again. Improper use of the starter motormay cause damage to it.

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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.