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8Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
P.63
Lights On IndicatorHigh Beam IndicatorFog Light Indicator
Temperature
Gauge
Fuel Gauge Speedometer
Tachometer
Low Fuel
Indicator
Security System Alarm Indicator Multi-Information Display
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Gear Position Indicator
*
Gauges
P.75
Multi-Information Display
P.76
System Indicators
P.64
Lights Reminders
System IndicatorsSystem Indicators
VSA
® OFF Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
IndicatorsElectric Power
Steering (EPS)
IndicatorMalfunction
Indicator LampLow Oil Pressure
IndicatorCharging System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
IndicatorVehicle Stability
Assist (VSA
®) System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
IndicatorImmobilizer System
IndicatorSupplemental
Restraint System
IndicatorLow Tire Pressure/
TPMS IndicatorDoor and Trunk
Open IndicatorCruise Main IndicatorCruise Control
IndicatorSystem Message
Indicator Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator
U. S.Canada
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
U. S.Canada
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Indicators
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Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message
System Message
Indicator t $ P N F T P O B M P O H X J U I B C F F Q X I F O
a problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time. t 8 I J M F U I F J O E J D B U P S J T P O
Q S F T T U I F
(information) button to see
the message again.
t 3 F G F S U P U I F * O E J D B U P S T J O G P S N B U J P O J O
this chapter when a system message
appears on the multi-information
display. Take the appropriate action
for the message.
t 5 I F N V M U J J O G P S N B U J P O E J T Q M B Z E P F T
not return to the normal screen
unless the warning is canceled, or the button is pressed.
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Turn Signal
Indicators t 5 I F U V S O T J H O B M J O E J D B U P S T C M J O L
when you operate the turn signal
lever.
t * G Z P V Q S F T T U I F I B [ B S E X B S O J O H
button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time. t Does not blink or blinks rapidly-
A turn signal light bulb has blown.
Change the bulb immediately.
Replacing Light Bulbs P.252, 253
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High-Beam
Indicator t $ P N F T P O X I F O U I F I J H I C F B N
headlights are on.
t $ P N F T P O X J U I S F E V D F E C S J H I U O F T T
when DRL (daytime running lights)
are on.—
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Lights On
Indicator t $ P N F T P O X I F O F W F S U I F M J H I U
switch is on, or in AUTO when the
exterior lights are on. t * G Z P V S F N P W F U I F L F Z G S P N U I F
ignition switch while the light is on, a
chime sounds when the driver's door
is opened.
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Indicators
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
72Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Message Condition Explanation
t " Q Q F B S T X I F O U I F F O H J O F D P P M B O U U F N Q F S B U V S F H F U T
abnormally high.
Overheating P. 2 8 8
t " Q Q F B S T X I F O U I F G V F M m M M D B Q J T M P P T F P S J T O P U
installed.
Tighten the Fuel Fill Cap P. 2 9 1
t " Q Q F B S T J G U I F S F J T B Q S P C M F N X J U I U I F % 3 - T Z T U F N t ) B W F Z P V S W F I J D M F D I F D L F E C Z B E F B M F S
Daytime Running Lights P.1 0 7
Canadian models
t " Q Q F B S T X I F O X B T I F S n V J E H F U T M P X t 3 F m M M J O H X B T I F S G V J M E
Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 2 4 6
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the
(information) button to see the message
again with the system message indicator on.
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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items
126Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Glove Box
Pull the handle to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the master key.
Glove Box
The glove box light comes on when the parking
lights are on.
WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious
injury to your passenger in a crash, even if
the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Detachable shelf
The shelf in the glove box is detachable.
To remove it, disengage the tabs.
ShelfGlove Box
To L o c k
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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items
132Controls
Seat Heaters
If the ignition switch is in ON
II
. The HI
setting heats the seats faster than the LO
setting.
There is no heater in the passenger's seat-
back due to the side airbag cutoff system.
Seat Heaters
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery
may be weakened, making the engine difficult to
start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off after a period of
time.
WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis)
or with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off. The appropriate indicator will be on while
the seat heater is on. Briefly press the
button on the opposite side to turn the
heater off. The indicator will be off.
When a comfortable temperature is
reached, select LO to keep the seat warm.
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If a Tire Goes Flat
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Handling the Unexpected
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with the compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery ground. Automatic transmission models 2. Put the shift lever in P
.
Manual transmission models 2. Put the shift lever in R
.
All models 3. Set the parking brake.
4. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0
.
Changing a Flat Tire
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep
the vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace
with a full size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle
are specifically for this model.
Do not use them with another vehicle.
Do not use another type of compact spare tire or
wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one
of the full-size rear tires and replace it with the
compact spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and
replace it will the full size tire that was removed
from the rear. Mount the tire chains on the front
tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent on a flat tire,
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.
Changing a Flat Tire
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Jump Starting
284Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting Procedure
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the
engine, then open the hood.
Jump Starting
6-cylinder models 1. Slide out the battery terminal cover. All models 2. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle's battery
terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the assisting vehicle's
terminal.
Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
assisting vehicle's
terminal.
WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models Booster Battery
Cover
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Overheating
288Handling the Unexpected
How to Handle OverheatingOverheating symptoms are as follows:
The temperature gauge needle is at the tH
mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
Steam is coming out of the engine compartment. t
First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place. Automatic transmission models
Move the shift lever to P
and set the parking brake. Turn off all accessories
and turn on the hazard warning lights.
Manual transmission models
Move the shift lever to N
and set the parking brake. Turn off all accessories
and turn on the hazard warning lights.
2. No steam coming out: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
Steam coming out: Turn off the engine and wait until steam goes away.
Then, open the hood.
How to Handle Overheating NOTICE Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the
H
mark may damage the engine.WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood or engine
compartment if steam is coming out.
