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Each socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
Your vehicle has two accessory
power sockets; one is at the f ront of
the center console and the other is in
the console compartment.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
Make sure to put the socket cover
back in place to prevent any small
foreign objects from getting into the
socket.
Interior Convenience Items
A ccessory Power Sockets
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FRONT
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
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To use the sun visor, pull it down.
Whenusingthesunvisorforthe
side window, remove the support rod
f rom the clip, and swing it out.
In this position, the sun visor can be
adjusted by moving it on its slider.
Do not use the extended sun visor
over the inside mirror.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.To use the vanity mirror on the back
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.
The vanity mirror lights come on
when you pull up the cover.
To open the sunglasses holder, push
then release the indent. It will
unlatch and swing down. To close it,
push it until it latches. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are driving.
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Interior Convenience Items
Sun Visor
Vanity Mirror Sunglasses Holder
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SUN VISOR Push
Slide
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To use a coat hook, pull it down.
Close it with a f irm push.
Make sure the coat hook is closed
when you are not using it. This hook
is not designed f or large or heavy
items.
Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.
You may also store small items in
thisholder.Makesuretheyare
small enough to let the holder close
and latch, and that they are not
heavy enough to cause the holder to
pop open while driving.
Pull up the lid to open each pocket.
Coat Hook
Center Pocket
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COAT HOOK
Vehicle without navigation system
is shown.
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The ceiling light has a three-position
switch: ON, Door Activated, and
OFF. In the Door Activated (center)
position, the light comes on when
you:The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) comes on when
you remove the key f rom the ignition
switch. If you do not open a door, the
light stays on, then f ades out in
about 30 seconds.
Unlock the driver’s door with the
keyorremotetransmitter. Open either door. Af ter both doors are closed tightly,
the light dims slightly, then f ades out
in about 30 seconds.
If you leave either door open without
the key in the ignition switch, the
ceiling light will go of f af ter about 15
minutes.
Turn on a spotlight by pushing the
lens. Push the lens again to turn it
of f . You can use the spotlights at all
times.
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Ceiling L ight Spotlights
Interior Lights
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DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION
LX
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The spotlights have a two-position
switch. In the DOOR position, the
lights come on when you open either
door. The lights f ade out in about 30
seconds af ter the doors are closed
tightly. In the OFF position, the
lights do not come on.The spotlights (with the switch in
the DOOR position) also come on
when you unlock the door with the
key or the remote transmitter, and
when you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch.
Your vehicle has a courtesy light in
the ignition switch. This light comes
on when you open the driver’s door.
It f ades out in about 30 seconds af ter
the door is closed.
Except LX
Interior Lights
Courtesy Lights
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DOOR ACTIVATED SPOTLIGHTOFF POSITION
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to.............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 124
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Climate Control System . 130
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Audio System .138
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Audio System .139
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 140
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Playing the XM
Radio . 147
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Playing Discs .153
...
Disc Changer Error Messages . 162
............................
PlayinganiPod
. 163
.................
iPod
Error Messages . 171
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .172
USB Flash Memory Device Error ...................................
Messages .180
................................
Audio System .181
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 182
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Playing the XM
Radio . 194
.................................
Playing Discs .201
...
Disc Changer Error Messages . 212
............................
PlayinganiPod
. 213
.................
iPod
Error Messages . 221
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .222 USB Flash Memory Device Error
...................................
Messages .231
..................
Protecting Your Discs . 232
............
FM/AM Radio Reception . 235
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Remote Audio Controls . 237
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Auxiliary Input Jack .239
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 240
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Setting the Clock .241
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Security System .244
.........................................
Compass .246
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Cruise Control .250
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .253
........
HandsFreeLink. 257
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system Bluetooth
Features
Features
123
discourage vandalism and theft of
your vehicle.
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: If equipped
Vents, Heating, and A/C
LX and U.S. EX
124
MODE CONTROL
BUTTONS
FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
MAX A/C BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING (A/C)
BUTTONREAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
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Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode (see page to
use this setting). Air f lows f rom the
center and side vents in the
dashboard. Pressing the , A/C,
or any of the mode buttons cancels
MAX A/C, but the A/C stays on. When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f .
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Except U.S. LX
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control
T emperature Control
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
MAX A/C Button Recirculation Button
Rear Window Def ogger
Button
125
Features
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