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To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest(extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.
3. Select the position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air condi- tioning will be selected automatically.
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To defog inside windshield
1. Select desired fan speed.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defrost button ( ). 4. The air-conditioning will be turned on
according to the detected ambient
temperature, outside (fresh) air posi-
tion and higher fan speed will be
selected automatically.
If the air-conditioning, outside (fresh) air
position and higher fan speed are not
selected automatically, adjust the corre-
sponding button or knob manually.
If the position is selected, lower fan
speed is controlled to higher fan speed.
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Manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-tion.
2. Turn the mode selection knob to the defrost position ( ).
3. Push the air intake control button ( ) at least 5 times within 3 sec-
onds.
The indicator light in the air intake control
button will blink 3 times with 0.5 second
of interval. It indicates that the defogging
logic is canceled or returned to the pro-
grammed status.
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, it is reset to the defog logic
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Automatic climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Select the defrost position pressing defrost button ( ).
3. While holding the air conditioning but- ton (A/C) pressed, press the air intake
control button ( ) at least 5 times
within 3 seconds. The A/C display blinks 3 times with 0.5
second of interval. It indicates that the
defogging logic is canceled or returned to
the programmed status.
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, it is reset to the defog logic
status.
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10. SET UP Button
Press this button to turn to the SOUND,
RDS option, clock setting, time display,
SCROLL, SDVC, temperature display
and adjustment mode.
If no action is taken for 5 seconds after
pressing the button, it will return to the
play mode.(After entering SET UP mode,
move between items using the left, right
and PUSH functions of the TUNE but-ton.)
The set up item changes from AUDIO ➟
RDS ➟ CLOCK ➟ TIME ➟ SCROLL ➟
SDVC ➟ TEMP ➟ P.BASS ➟ AUDIO...
The manual setting is a default for radio
time but if customer wants, the time
received from RDS station can be set for
radio time. In this case, the RDS time,
which is effected by the situation of RDS
station, can be different with actual time. ❈
TO SETUP TIME UPDATE
1. Press SETUP button.
2. Select RDS menu by rotating/pressing TUNE knob.
3. Select TIME menu by rotating/pressing TUNE knob.
4. Select Auto or Manual by rotating/ pressing TUNE knob.
5. Press SETUP button to exit SETUP mode.
11. TUNE/ENTER Button
Turn this button clockwise by one notch
to increase frequency by 0.05Mhz from
current frequency.
Turn this button counterclockwise by one
notch to decrease frequency by 0.05Mhz
from current frequency.
Press this button while holding SET UP
button to activate / inactivate the item to.
Select SET UP item using left and right
function of the Tune button. 12. PTY(FLDR) button
Moves [PTY ] Button when search-
ing PTY in RDS Broadcasting Program
Type selection.
Moves [PTY ] button when search- ing PTY in RDS Broadcasting Program
Type selection.
13. Preset Button
Push [1]~[6] buttons less than 0.8 second
to play the channel saved in each button.
Push preset button for 0.8 second or
longer to save current channel to the
respective button with a beep.
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10. SET UP Button
Press this button to turn to the SOUND,
RDS option, clock setting, time display,
SCROLL, SDVC, temperature display
and adjustment mode.
If no action is taken for 5 seconds after
pressing the button, it will return to the
play mode.(After entering SET UP mode,
move between items using the left, right
and PUSH functions of the TUNE but-ton.)
The set up item changes from AUDIO ➟
RDS ➟ CLOCK ➟ TIME ➟ SCROLL ➟
SDVC ➟ TEMP ➟AUDIO...
The manual setting is a default for radio
time but if customer wants, the time
received from RDS station can be set for
radio time. In this case, the RDS time,
which is effected by the situation of RDS
station, can be different with actual time. ❈
TO SETUP TIME UPDATE
1. Press SETUP button.
2. Select RDS menu by rotating/pressing TUNE knob.
3. Select TIME menu by rotating/pressing TUNE knob.
4. Select Auto or Manual by rotating/ pressing TUNE knob.
5. Press SETUP button to exit SETUP mode.
11. TUNE/ENTER Button
Turn this button clockwise by one notch
to increase frequency by 0.05Mhz from
current frequency.
Turn this button counterclockwise by one
notch to decrease frequency by 0.05Mhz
from current frequency.
Press this button while holding SET UP
button to activate / inactivate the item to.
Select SET UP item using left and right
function of the Tune button. 12. PTY(FLDR) Button
Moves [PTY ] button when search-
ing PTY in RDS Broadcasting Program
Type selection.
Moves [PTY ] button when search- ing PTY in RDS Broadcasting Program
Type selection.
13. Preset Button
Push [1]~[6] buttons less than 0.8 second
to play the channel saved in each button.
Push preset button for 0.8 second or
longer to save current channel to the
respective button with a beep.
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Before driving / 5-3
Key positions / 5-4
Starting the engine / 5-5
Manual transaxle / 5-8
Automatic transaxle / 5-11
Brake system / 5-17
Cruise control system / 5-27
Economical operation / 5-31
Special driving conditions / 5-33
Winter driving / 5-37
Trailer towing / 5-41
Vehicle weight / 5-49
Driving your vehicle
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Driving your vehicle
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Starting the gasoline engine
1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while turning the ignition switch to the
start position.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.
4. In extremely cold weather (below -18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing
the accelerator.
WARNING - Ignition key
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause anaccident.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the parking
brake. Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in P (Park) for theautomatic transaxle and set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sud-
den vehicle movement may occurif these precautions are not taken.
Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other controls through the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion. The presence of yourhand or arm in this area could
cause a loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily injuryor death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interferewith the driver and lead to an acci-dent.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with yourability to use the brake and acceler-
ator pedal, and the clutch (ifequipped).
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are in motion, do not attempt to move the shift lever to the P (Park) position. Iftraffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the shift lever in the N(Neutral) position while the vehicle is still moving and turn the ignitionswitch to the START position in an attempt to restart the engine.
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Starting the diesel engine
To start the diesel engine when the engine is cold, it has to be pre-heated
before starting the engine and then have
to be warmed up before starting to drive.
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while turning the ignition switch to the
start position.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P(park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when the
shift lever is in the N(neutral) position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion to pre-heat the engine. Then the
glow indicator light will illuminate.
4. If the glow indicator light goes out, turn the ignition switch to the START posi-tion and hold it there until the engine
starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),
then release the key.
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NOTICE
If the engine were not started within 10
seconds after the preheating is complet-
ed, turn the ignition key once more to
the LOCK position during 10 seconds,
and then to the ON position, in order to
preheat again.
CAUTION
Do not engage the starter for more than 10 seconds. If the engine stalls
or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 secondsbefore re-engaging the starter.Improper use of the starter may damage it.
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CAUTION
When downshifting from fifth
gear to fourth gear, caution
should be taken not to inadver- tently press the gear shift leversideways in such a manner thatsecond gear is engaged. Such a
drastic downshift may cause theengine speed to increase to the point that the tachometer will
enter the red-zone. Such over- revving of the engine may possi-bly cause engine damage.
Do not downshift more than 2 gears or downshift the gear when
the engine is running at highspeed (5,000 RPM or higher). Such a downshifting may damagethe engine.
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Manual transaxle operation
The manual transaxle has 5 (or 6) for-
ward gears.
This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift
knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized
in all forward gears so shifting to either a
higher or a lower gear is easily accom-plished.
Press the clutch pedal down fully while
shifting, then release it slowly.
If your vehicle is equipped with an igni-
tion lock switch, the engine will not start
when starting the engine without
depressing the clutch pedal. (if equipped)
The gearshift lever must be returned to
the neutral position before shifting into R
(Reverse). The ring located immediately
below the shift knob must be pulled
upward while moving the shift lever to theR position.
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into R (Reverse).
Never operate the engine with thetachometer (rpm) in the red zone.
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The ring (1) must be pulled up while
moving the shift lever.
The shift lever can be moved without
pulling the ring (1).