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2-65BEFORE DRIVING
57L20-03E
Air bags must inflate quickly and forcefully
in order to reduce the chance of serious or
fatal injuries. However, an unavoidable
consequence of the quick inflation is that
the air bag may irritate bare skin, such as
the facial area against a front air bag. Also,
upon inflation, a loud noise will occur and
some powder and smoke will be released.
These conditions are not harmful and do
not indicate a fire in the car. Be aware,
however, that some air bag components
may be hot for a while after inflation.
A seat belt helps keep you in the proper
position for maximum protection when an
air bag inflates. Adjust your seat as far
back as possible while still maintaining
control of the vehicle. Sit fully back in your
seat; sit up straight; do not lean over the
steering wheel or dashboard. Front occu-
pants should not lean on or sleep against
the door. Please refer to the “Seat Adjust-
ment” section and the “Seat Belts and
Child Restraint Systems” section in the
“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details on
proper seat and seat belt adjustments.
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WARNING
The driver should not lean over the
steering wheel. The front passen-
ger should not rest his or her body
against the dashboard, or other-
wise get too close to the dash-
board. For vehicles with side air
bags, rear side air bags and side
curtain air bags, occupants should
not lean on or sleep against the
door. In these situations, the out-of-
position occupant would be too
close to an inflating air bag, and
may suffer severe injury.
Do not attach any objects to, or
place any objects over, the steering
wheel or dashboard. Do not place
any objects between the air bag
and the driver or front passenger.
These objects may interfere with air
bag operation or may be propelled
by the air bag in the event of a
crash. Either of these conditions
may cause severe injury.
For vehicles with front side air
bags, do not place seat covers on
the front seats, because seat cov-
ers could restrict the air bag’s infla-
tion. Also, do not place any cup
holders or other objects on the
door, as these objects could be
propelled by the air bag in the event
of a crash. Either of these condi-
tions may cause severe injury.
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5-4
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
57L20-03E
Driver’s temperature selector (1)/Pas-
senger’s temperature selector (2)
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Turn the temperature selector (1)/(2) to
adjust the temperature. The display (11)
shows the selected temperature.
NOTE:
If you turn the temperature selector (1)
until “HI” or “LO” appears on the display,
the climate control system will operate at
the maximum heating or cooling and the
blower will run at full speed. The tempera-
ture of the air from the outlets may change
suddenly while “LO” or “HI” is displayed,
but this is normal.“DUAL” switch (3)
Every time you press the “DUAL” switch
(3), the temperature control mode switches
between the following:
Individual control mode (indicatior ON):
The driver and passenger can make
temperature adjustments indepen-
dently from their own temperature
selectors.
Combined control mode (indicatior OFF):
If a temperature adjustment is made
from the driver’s temperature selector
(1), the same adjustment is made auto-
matically on the passenger side.
NOTE:
If the passenger’s temperature selector (2)
is turned while in the combined control
mode, the individual control mode is auto-
matically set.Blower speed selector (4)
57L51004
Air flows out at a higher rate when you
press the right switch and at a lower rate
when you press the left switch.
If the “AUTO” switch (9) is pushed, the
blower speed will vary automatically as the
climate control system maintains the
selected temperature.
(1)/(2)
(4)
(9)
Fuel Filler Cap: 5
Folding Rear Seats: 3
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5-7OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
57L20-03E
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the windshield defroster outlets, the side
defroster outlets and the side outlets.
1. All areas other than Mexico
NOTE:
When you push the defrost switch (7), the
“FRESH AIR” mode will be automatically
selected and the air conditioning switch will
automatically turn on (“A/C” will appear on
the display). Furthermore, it is impossible
to return to the “RECIRCULATED AIR”
mode even if you push the air intake selec-
tor (5). In cold weather, air flows out of the
defroster outlets but the air conditioning
does not turn on even though the A/C indi-
cator comes on as well as the defrost indi-
cator.
2. Mexico
NOTE:
When you push the defrost switch (7), the
“FRESH AIR” mode will be automatically
selected and the air conditioning switch will
automatically turn on (“A/C” will appear on
the display). In cold weather, air flows out
of the defroster outlets but the air condi-
tioning does not turn on even though the A/
C indicator comes on as well as the defrost
indicator.Air conditioning switch (8)
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The air conditioning switch (8) is used to
turn on and off the air conditioning system.
To turn on the air conditioning system,
push in the switch; “A/C” will appear on the
display and the indicator on the switch will
come on. To turn off the air conditioning
system, push in the switch again; “A/C”
and the indicator will go off.
You can use the air conditioning switch (8)
to manually turn the air conditioner on or off
according to your preference. When you
turn the air conditioning switch off, the cli-
mate control system cannot lower the inside
temperature below outside temperature.
System Operating InstructionsAutomatic operation
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You can let the climate control system work
automatically. To set the system for fully-auto-
matic operation, follow the procedure below.
1) Start the engine.
2) Push the “AUTO” switch (9).
3) Set the desired temperature by turning
the driver’s temperature selector (1).
The blower speed, air intake and air flow
are controlled automatically to maintain the
set temperature.
If the individual control mode is selected
with the “DUAL” switch (3), the driver and
passenger can make different temperature
adjustments from their own temperature
selectors. The individual control mode is
also selected automatically when the pas-
senger’s temperature selector (2) is turned.
(8)
(9)
(10)
Folding Rear Seats: 3