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Outside air position ()
Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
WARNING
Do not use theposition in cold or
rainy weather:
Using the
position in cold or
rainy weather is dangerous as it will
cause the windows to fog up. Your
vision will be hampered, which could
lead to a serious accident.
DUAL switch
Use the DUAL switch to change the mode
between the individual operation (driver
and passenger) and interconnection
(simultaneous) modes.
Individual operation mode (indicator
light illuminated)
The set temperature can be controlled
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
Interconnection mode (indicator light
turned off)
The set temperature for the driver and
front passenger is controlled
simultaneously.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the windshield
and front door windows.
qOperation of Automatic Air
Conditioning
1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of
the airflow mode, air intake selector
and amount of airflow will be
automatically controlled.
2. Use the temperature control dial to
select a desired temperature.
Press the DUAL switch or turn the
front passenger temperature control
dial to control the set temperature
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
To turn off the system, press the OFF
switch.
NOTE
lSetting the temperature to maximum high
or low will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
lWhen selecting heat, the system will restrict
airflow until it has warmed to prevent cold
air from blowing out of the vents.
qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging
Press the windshield defroster switch.
In this position, the outside air position is
automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turns on. The
air conditioner will directly dehumidify
the air to the front windshield and side
windows (page 5-4). Airflow amount will
be increased.
Interior Features
Climate Control System
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WARNING
Set the temperature control to the hot
or warm position when defogging (
position):
Using the
position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog
up. Your vision will be hampered,
which could lead to a serious
accident.
NOTE
Use the temperature control dial to increase
the air flow temperature and defog the
windshield more quickly.
qSunlight/Temperature Sensor
The fully automatic air conditioner
function measures inside and outside
temperatures, and sunlight. It then sets
temperatures inside the passenger
compartment accordingly.
CAUTION
Do not obstruct either sensor,
otherwise the automatic air
conditioner will not operate properly.
Sunlight sensor
Interior temperature sensor
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lThe CD player has been designed to
play CDs bearing the identification
logo as shown below. No other discs
can be played.
lUse discs that have been legitimately
produced. If illegally-copied discs such
as pirated discs are used, the system
may not operate properly.
lBe sure never to touch the signal
surface when handling the CDs. Pick
up a CD by grasping the outer edge or
the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
lDo not stick paper or tape on the CD.
Avoid scratching the reverse side (the
side without a label). The disc may not
eject resulting in a malfunction.
lDust, finger smudges, and dirt can
decrease the amount of light reflected
from the signal surface, thus affecting
sound quality. If the CD should
become soiled, gently wipe it with a
soft cloth from the center of the CD to
the edge.
lDo not use record sprays, antistatic
agents, or household spray cleaners.
Volatile chemicals such as benzine and
thinner can also damage the surface of
the CD and must not be used. Anything
that can damage, warp, or fog plastic
should never be used to clean CDs.
lThe CD player ejects the CD if the CD
is inserted upside down. Also dirty
and/or defective CDs may be ejected.
lDo not insert cleaning discs in the CD
player.
lDo not insert any disc with a peel-off
seal affixed to it.
lThis unit may not be able to play
certain CD-R/CD-RWs made using a
computer or music CD recorder due to
disc characteristics, scratches,
smudges, dirt, etc., or due to dust or
condensation on the lens inside the
unit.
lStoring CDs in the vehicle exposed to
direct sunlight or high temperature may
damage the CD-R/CD-RWs, and make
them unplayable.
lCD-R/CD-RW exceeding 700 MB
cannot be played.
lThis unit may not be able to play
certain discs made using a computer
due to the application (writing
software) setting used. (For details,
consult the store where the application
was purchased.)
lIt is possible that certain text data, such
as titles, recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW
may not be displayed when musical
data (CD-DA) is playing.
lThe period from when a CD-RW is
inserted to when it begins playing is
longer than a normal CD or CD-R.
lCompletely read the instruction manual
and cautions for CD-R/CD-RWs.
Interior Features
Audio System
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Light Bulbs
Overhead lights/
Front map lights
Vanity mirror
lights
Headlights (Low/High beam)
Daytime running lights/
Parking lightsHeadlights (Low beam)
Headlights (High beam)/
Daytime running lights Fog lights
Fog lights Front turn signal lights/
Front side-marker lightsFront turn signal lights/
Front side-marker lights
Parking lights
Brake lights/Taillights Rear side-marker lights
Rear turn signal lights Taillights (Trunk lid side)
Reverse lights High-mount brake light
License plate lights Trunk light Rear map lights Side turn signal lights Courtesy lights
Side turn signal lights Courtesy lights With Xenon Fusion Headlights With Halogen HeadlightsOverhead lights/
Front map lights
Vanity mirror
lights
Some models.
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Owner Maintenance
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3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.Front turn signal lights/Front side-
marker lights
Parking lights (With halogen
headlights)
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Fog lightsí
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED COMPONENT
18 WIPER 20 A Front window wiper and washer
19 HEATER 40 A Air conditioner
20 DCDC REG 30 A―
21 ENGINE.IG1 7.5 A Engine control system
22 C/U IG1 15 A For protection of various circuits
23H/L LOW L
HID L15 A Headlight (LH)
*1, Headlight low beam (LH)*2
24 H/L LOW R 15 A Headlight low beam (RH)*2
25 ENGINE3 15 A Engine control system
26 ENGINE2 15 A Engine control system
27 ENGINE1 15 A Engine control system
28 AT 15 A Transaxle control system
í
29 H/CLEAN 20 A―
30 A/C 7.5 A Air conditioner
31 AT PUMP 15 A―
32 STOP 10 A Brake lights
33 R.WIPER 15 A Theft-deterrent system
í
34 H/L HI 20 A Headlight high beam
35 HID R 15 A Headlight (RH)*1
36 FOG 15 A Fog lightsí
377.5 A Engine control system
38 AUDIO2 7.5 A Audio system
39 GLOW SIG 5 A―
40 METER2 7.5 A―
41 METER1 10 A Instrument cluster
42 SRS1 7.5 A Air bag
43 BOSE 25 A Bose
®Sound System-equipped modelí
44 AUDIO1 15 A Audio system
45 ABS/DSC S 30 A ABS, Dynamic stability control system
46 FUEL PUMP 15 A Fuel system
47 FUEL WARM 25 A―
48 TAIL 15 A Taillights, License plate lights
49 FUEL PUMP2 25 A―
50 HAZARD 25 AHazard warning flashers, Turn signal lights/Front side-marker
lights, Parking lights
51 DRL 15 A Daytime running lights
í
52 R.OUTLET2 15 A Accessory sockets
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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qAir Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached to the inside of the engine compartment. Check the
label before recharging the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control System on page 5-2.
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage UNECE
*1(SAE)
HeadlightsHalogenHigh beam 65 HB3 (9005)
Low beam 55 H11 (H11)
Xenon fusion High/Low beam 35 D4S (D4S)
Daytime running lightsWith halogen bulb headlights 65 HB3 (9005)
With xenon fusion bulb headlights LED
*2―(―)
Front turn signal lights/Parking
lights (Front side-marker lights)With halogen bulb headlights 27/8―(#7444NA)
Front turn signal lights/
Front side-marker lightsWith xenon fusion bulb headlights 27/8―(#7444NA)
Parking lights With xenon fusion bulb headlights LED
*2―(―)
Fog lightsí55 H11 (H11)
Side turn signal lights LED*2―(―)
High-mount brake light LED*2―(―)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (7443NA)
Rear side-marker lights 5 W5W (―)
Brake lights/Taillights LED
*2―(―)
Taillights (Trunk lid side) 5 W5W (―)
Reverse lights 21 W21W (7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W (―)
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Interior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage UNECE
*1
Trunk light 3―
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights 8―
Rear map lights 8―
Courtesy lights 5 W5W
Vanity mirror lights
í2―
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
9-6íSome models.
Specifications
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B
Brakes
Brakes assist ............................... 4-83
Foot brake .................................. 4-81
Pad wear indicator ...................... 4-83
Parking brake ............................. 4-82
Break-In ............................................ 3-45
C
Capacities ............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................. 3-26
Cargo Sub-Compartment ................ 5-121
Cell Phones ....................................... 8-20
Center Console ................................ 5-120
Child Restraint
Child-restraint system
installation .................................. 2-27
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-28
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-35
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-19
Climate Control System ...................... 5-2
Fully Automatic Type .................. 5-9
Gas specifications ........................ 9-6
Manual Type ................................ 5-5
Operating Tips .............................. 5-2
Vent Operation ............................. 5-3
Clock ............................................... 5-115
Commander switch operation ........... 5-58
Commander knob operation ....... 5-59
Operation of switches around
commander knob ........................ 5-58
Courtesy Lights ............................... 5-113
Cruise Control ................................. 4-111
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed ..... 4-15
Cup Holder ...................................... 5-117
Customer Assistance ........................... 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 4-13
Daytime Running Lights ................... 4-62
Defogger ........................................... 4-72
Mirror ......................................... 4-73
Dimensions ......................................... 9-5
Direct Mode ...................................... 4-56
Door Locks ....................................... 3-11
Drive Selection ................................. 4-99
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 3-49
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 3-50
Driving Tips ...................................... 3-45
Automatic transaxle ................... 4-56
Break-in ..................................... 3-45
Driving in flooded area .............. 3-49
Driving on uneven road ............. 3-50
Floor mat .................................... 3-46
Hazardous driving ...................... 3-46
Money-saving suggestions ......... 3-45
Overloading ............................... 3-49
Rocking the vehicle .................... 3-47
Winter driving ............................ 3-47
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 4-94
E
Emergency Starting
Push-Starting .............................. 7-23
Starting a Flooded Engine .......... 7-23
Emergency Towing
Tiedown Hooks .......................... 7-27
Towing Description .................... 7-26
Emission Control System .................. 3-25
Index
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