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▫Folding Rear Seat .................... 103
▫ Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest ........ 104
To Open And Close The Hood ............ 104
Lights ............................. 106
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 106
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 107
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 107
▫ Headlight Time Delay ................. 108
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 108
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 109
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 109
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 109
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 109 ▫
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 110
▫ Lights On Reminder .................. 110
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer .............. 110
▫ Map/Reading/Interior Lights ............111
Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 112
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 113
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 114
▫ Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available
With Automatic Headlights Only) ......... 115
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 115
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 116
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 117
▫ To Activate ......................... 117
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of
the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming
and turn signals. The multifunction lever is located on
the left side of the steering column.Multifunction Lever
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Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three times then automatically turn off.
High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you, to
switch the headlights back to low beam.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is
released.
NOTE:If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to-
pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams
will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds for the next
flash-to-pass operation.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the multifunction
lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the
parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull
out the end of the multifunction lever.
Front Fog Light Control
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NOTE:The front fog lights will only operate with the
headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights
will turn off the front fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The high beam headlights will turn on as Daytime
Running Lights (DRL) and operate at lower intensity
whenever the ignition is ON, the engine is running, the
headlight switch is off, the parking brake is released and
the shift lever is in any position except PARK.
NOTE: The Daytime Running Lights will turn off
automatically when a turn signal is in operation and turn
on again when the turn signal is not operating.
Lights On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver
when the driver’s door is opened.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position
to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the
interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.
Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the
brightness of the instrument panel lights when the park-
ing lights or headlights are on.
Rotate the center portion upward to the next detent
position to brighten the odometer and radio when the
parking lights or headlights are on.
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5. Low Fuel LightWhen the fuel level drops to approximately 2.0 gal-
lons (7.6 Liters), the fuel symbol will light and a
single chime will sound.
NOTE: This light will remain on until a minimum of
approximately 3.0 gallons of fuel is added.
6. Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should come on briefly when
the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly as a
bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s electrical devices,
such as the Front Fog Lights or Rear Window Defroster.
If the Charging System Light remains on, it means that
the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging
system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See your local
authorized dealer. If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting
Procedures” in section 6 of this manual.
7. Airbag Warning Light
The light comes on and remains on for six to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light does not
turn on during starting, stays on, or turns on
while driving, have the system inspected by an autho-
rized dealer.
8. Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this
light will come on for about six seconds. A chime
will sound if you have not pulled the shoulder belt
out of the retractor. This is a reminder to “buckle up”. If
you do not buckle up, the light will remain on.
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The light will come on when the ignition switch is first
turned on and remain on approximately 15 seconds as a
bulb check. This is normal. If the light does not come on
during starting, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
18. Position Light Indicator — If EquippedThis indicator will illuminate when the park
lights or headlights are turned on.
19. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator
Light — If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con-
trol system (ESC) has been turned off by the
driver.
20. Turn Signal Indicators The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior
turn signal, when using the turn signal lever. 21. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.
22. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped This light will flash rapidly for approximately
16 seconds when the alarm system is arming.
The light will begin to flash slowly indicating
that the system is armed. The light will stop
flashing when the vehicle is disarmed.
23. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light — If Equipped This light monitors the ABS. This light will
come on when the ignition key is turned to the
ON position and may stay on for approxi-
mately three seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or comes on during driving,
it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system
is not functioning and that service is required, however,
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REPLACEMENT BULBS
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb No.
Front Courtesy/Reading Lamp..........578/W5W
Center Courtesy/Reading Lamp ..........578/W5W
Visor Vanity Lamp ...................... A6220
Glove Box Lamp ....................... A6220
Shift Indicator Lamp ................. IKLE14140
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp ............. 579
NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer
for replacement.
LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb No.
Low Beam Headlamp ..................... H11
High Beam Headlamp .................... 9005Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lamp
....3757A
Front Fog Lamp ...................... PSX24W
Center High Mounted Stop (CHMSL)
Lamp ........................... W16W (921)
Rear Tail/Stop Lamp ..................... 3157
Rear Turn Signal Lamp .................... 3157
Backup Lamp .......................... 3157
License Lamp .......................... W5W
Front Position Lamp ..................... W5W
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp
1. Raise and prop open the hood. Locate the connector
behind the headlamp.
NOTE:It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner
filter housing and position the totally integrated power
module aside prior to replacing the low beam headlamp
on the driver’s side of the vehicle.7
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Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transaxle ................. 363,364
Brake ............................ 360,388
Cooling System ....................... 355
Engine Oil ........................... 342
Power Steering ..................... 251,388
Fluids ................................ 387
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 387
Fog Light Service ........................ 380
Fog Lights ....................... 109,154,380
Folding Rear Seat ..................... 103,104
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 328
Fuel ................................. 290
Adding ............................. 299
Additives ............................ 293
Clean Air ............................ 291
Ethanol ............................. 291
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ................. 146,299
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ................... 146 Gasoline
............................ 290
Gauge .............................. 146
Light ............................... 147
Materials Added ....................... 293
Methanol ............................ 291
Octane Rating ...................... 290,387
Requirements ...................... 290,386
Tank Capacity ........................ 386
Fuel, Flexible ............. See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution ..................... 300
Fueling ............................... 299
Fuses ................................ 371
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 120
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............299,301,338
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 291
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 290
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 291
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