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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .54
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
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Gauges .63
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Inf ormation Display . 64
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Odometer .64
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Trip Meter .65
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Fuel Gauge .65
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Temperature Gauge . 65
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .66 ..........
Check Fuel Cap Message . 67
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Maintenance Minder . 67
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .68
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers . 69
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 70
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Fog Lights .73
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
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Hazard Warning Button . 74
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 76
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Keys and Locks .77
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Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79
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Door Locks .80
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
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Remote Transmitter .87
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Trunk .91
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 92
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Seats .93
Driver’s Seat Power ............................
Adjustments .93
FrontSeatManual ............................
Adjustments .94
Driver’s Seat Manual Height ..............................
Adjustment .95 ........................................
Armrest .95
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Rear Seat Access .95
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Head Restraints .97
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Folding Rear Seat .100
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Seat Heaters .102
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .103
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Mirrors .106
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Power Windows .108
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Moonroof .112
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Parking Brake .114
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Interior Convenience Items . 115
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Glove Box .116
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Beverage Holders .116
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Console Compartment . 117
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Accessory Power Sockets . 118
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Sun Visor .119
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Vanity Mirror .119
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Sunglasses Holder .119
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Coat Hook .120
...........................
Center Pocket .120
...............................
Interior Lights .121
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Ceiling Light .121
...................................
Spotlights .121
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Courtesy Lights .122
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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
119
SUN VISOR Push
Slide
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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
121
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
122
DOOR ACTIVATED SPOTLIGHTOFF POSITION
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .340
.................
Maintenance Minder . 341
..............................
Fluid Locations .348
........................
Adding Engine Oil .350
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .352
..............................
Engine Coolant .354
....................
Windshield Washers .356
.......................
Transmission Fluid .357
..........
Automatic Transmission . 357
..............
Manual Transmission . 359
................
Brake and Clutch Fluid . 362
....................
Power Steering Fluid . 363
....................................
Timing Belt .364
.............................................
Lights .365
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 374
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Floor Mats .375
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 375
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Wiper Blades .376
...............................................
Tires .379
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Checking the Battery . 387
.............................
Vehicle Storage .388
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Interior Care .389
U.S. Vehicles:
439
Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Maint enance
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Also check the combined f use box in
the under-hood f use box.
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
, and , or the diagram on
thefuseboxlidorthefuselabel,
which f use or f uses control that
component. Check those f uses f irst,
but check all the f uses bef ore
deciding that a blown f use is not the
cause. Replace any blown f uses and
check if the device works. Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking at the wire inside.
Removing these f uses requires a
Phillips-head screwdriver.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
On the under-hood and passenger’s
side interior f use boxes, remove
the cover f rom each f use box. 3.
1.
2. 412 413 414
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Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
409
FUSE
BLOWN BLOWN
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34
35
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21 Driver’s Side Fuse Box
IG Main
Rear Defroster
Sub Fan Motor
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Heater Motor
Hazard
Horn, Stop
Not Used
Not Used
IG Coil
FI Sub
Back Up
Interior Lights
FI Main
DBW
Not Used
Back Up, FI ECU
MG Clutch
Fan Relay
Battery
Battery
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
Not Used
ABS/VSA
ABS/VSA Motor
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
Not Used
100 A
120 A
40 A
40 A
30 A
(40 A)
1
30 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
(60 A) 30 A Not Used
Not Used
Sub Fan Motor
Wiper Motor
Main Fan Motor
Driver’s Side Light Main
Driver’s Side Fuse Box
Passenger’s Side Light Main (40 A)
50 A
40 A
20 A
40 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
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Fuse Locations
412
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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15 16
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18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
If equipped
Fuel Pump
VB SOL
SRS
ODS (Occupant Detection
System)
Not Used
ACM
Daytime Running Lights
Not Used
Seat Memory
Washer
Wiper
Meter
ABS/VSA
ACG
STS
7.5 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A 20 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A
10 A
7.5 A 7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 10 A A/C
Accessory, Key, Lock
Accessory
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Moonroof
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Not Used
Front Accessory Power Socket
Driver’s Power Window
Driver’s Side Door Lock
Lef t Front Fog Light
Lef t Side Small Lights
(Exterior)
Left Headlight High Beam
TPMS
Left Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
:
Fuse Locations
413
INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Driver’s Side)
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