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Black plate (135,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
If horns are not necessary, the system can be
switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCKbutton is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes
twice. When the UNLOCK
button is
pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the
horn operates. Hazard indicator and horn mode:
Operation
DOOR LOCK
DOOR UNLOCK
Pushing door handle request switch
or back door request switch HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME -
twice
HAZARD -
once
OUTSIDE CHIME -
once
Pushing
or
button
HAZARD -
twice
HORN -
once
HAZARD -
once
HORN - none
Hazard indicator mode:
Operation
DOOR LOCK
DOOR UNLOCK
Pushing door handle request switch
or back door request switch HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME - noneHAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME - none
Pushing
or
button HAZARD -
twice
HORN - none HAZARD - none
HORN - none
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Black plate (136,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
Switching procedure:
To switch the hazard indicator and horn (chime)
operation, push the LOCK
*1
and UN-
LOCK
*2
buttons on the Intelligent Key
simultaneously for more than 2 seconds.
. When the hazard indicator mode is set, the
hazard indicator flashes 3 times.
. When the hazard indicator and horn mode is
set, the hazard indicator flashes once and
the horn chirps once.
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Black plate (137,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
WARNING
.Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the
hood to fly open and result in an
accident.
. If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
SPA2607
When opening the hood:
1. Pull the hood release handle
*1
located
below the instrument panel; the hood will
then spring up slightly.
2. Locate the lever
*2
in between the hood
and grille, and push the lever sideways with
your fingertips.
3. Raise the hood
*3.
4. Remove the support rod
*4
from the hood
and insert it into the slot
*5.
Hold the coated part
*A
when removing or
resetting the support rod. Avoid direct
contact with the metal parts, as they may be hot immediately after the engine has
been stopped.
When closing the hood:
1. Return the support rod to its original
position.
2. Slowly move the hood down to latch the lock.
3. Push the hood down to lock the hood securely into place.
HOOD
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Black plate (138,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
WARNING
.Always be sure the back door has
been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.
. Do not drive with the back door
open. This could allow dangerous
exhaust gases to be drawn into the
vehicle. See “EXHAUST GAS (car-
bon monoxide)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
. Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the back door.
SPA2608
To open the back door, unlock it and pull the
handle.
The back door can be unlocked by:
— pushing the UNLOCK
button on the
keyfob or the Intelligent Key (if so equipped)
twice.
— pushing the back door request switch (if so equipped) .
— pushing the power door lock switch to the unlock position.
— inserting the key into the driver’s door key cylinder and turning it to the rear of the
vehicle twice.
SPA2609
CAUTION
Do not step or place heavy objects on
the back door opening (over the rear
combination lights) . Doing so could
cause damage to the rear combination
lights and/or personal injury.
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
SPA2623
The Kro¯
m models have unique front and rear
bumpers and side sill extensions. These parts
are close to the ground and may be damaged if
they contact objects such as curbs, parking
blocks, etc.
CAUTION
Reduce vehicle speed to decrease the
possibility of damaging these parts
when:
. driving on bumpy or rutted roads
. entering or exiting parking garages
and driveways
. driving over speed bumps.
SPA2624
CAUTION
The approach and departure angles are
small. Reduce vehicle speed when the
vehicle approaches or leaves a steep
hill. Otherwise, the front and rear bum-
pers may contact the road surface and
be damaged.
BUMPERS AND SIDE SILL
EXTENSIONS (Kro ¯
m models)
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Black plate (140,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
SPA2336
OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOORTo open the fuel-filler door, pull the release
handle located below the instrument panel. To
lock, close the fuel-filler door securely.
SPA2610
FUEL-FILLER CAPThe fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the
cap counterclockwise
*1
to remove. To tighten,
turn the cap clockwise
*2
until ratcheting clicks
are heard.
Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
*A
while refueling.
WARNING
. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive under certain
conditions. You could be burned or
seriously injured if it is misused or mishandled. Always stop engine
and do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks near the vehicle
when refueling.
. Do not attempt to top off the fuel
tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically. Continued
refueling may cause fuel overflow,
resulting in fuel spray and possibly
a fire.
. Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It
has a built-in safety valve needed
for proper operation of the fuel
system and emission control sys-
tem. An incorrect cap can result in a
serious malfunction and possible
injury. It could also cause the mal-
function indicator light to come on.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle
body to attempt to start your vehi-
cle.
. Do not fill a portable fuel container
in the vehicle or trailer. Static elec-
tricity can cause an explosion of
flammable liquid, vapor or gas in
any vehicle or trailer. To reduce the
risk of serious injury or death when
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Black plate (142,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
SPA2611
TILT OPERATIONPush the lock lever down
*1
and adjust the
steering wheel up or down
*2
to the desired
position.
Pull the lock lever up
*3
securely to lock the
steering wheel in place.
SIC2872
1. To block out glare from the front, swing down the sun visor
*1.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the sun visor from the center mount and swing it to
the side
*2.
SPA2447
INSIDE MIRRORAdjust the angle of the inside mirror to the
desired position.
SUN VISORS MIRRORS
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Black plate (153,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
Air flow control:
Turn the air flow control dial to change the air
flow mode.
— Air flows from the center and sideventilators.— Air flows from the center and side
ventilators and foot outlets.— Air flows mainly from the foot outlets.— Air flows from the defroster and footoutlets.— Air flows mainly from the defrosteroutlets.
. When the
or
position is selected,
the air conditioner will automatically turn on.
This will dehumidify the air and help to defog
the windows. The A/C indicator light will
illuminate when the air conditioner automa-
tically turns on. The air conditioner and A/C
indicator light will remain on in all flow
control modes until the A/C button is
pressed or the fan control dial is turned to
off.
. When the
or
position is selected,
the air recirculation mode cannot be turned
on to prevent the windows from being
fogged up. Fan speed control:
Turn the fan speed control
dial clockwise to
increase the fan speed.
Turn the fan speed control
dial counter-
clockwise to decrease the fan speed.
A/C (Air Conditioner) operation:
Push the A/C button to turn on or off the air
conditioner. When the air conditioner is on, the
A/C indicator light on the button illuminates.
Temperature control:
Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature. Turn the dial between the
middle and the right position (in red) to select
the hot temperature. Turn the dial between the
middle and the left position (in blue) to select the
cool temperature.
Heater operationHeating:
This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot
outlets.
1. Push the air recirculation
button to
switch to the outside air circulation mode.
(The indicator light turns off.)
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position. 3. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the
hot (right) position.
Ventilation:
This mode directs outside air to the side and
center ventilators.
1. Push the air recirculationbutton to
switch to the outside air circulation mode.
(The indicator light turns off.)
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
Defrosting or defogging:
This mode directs the air to the defroster outlets
to defrost/defog the windows.
1. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
2. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the
hot (right) position.
Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems
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