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If the indicator continues to flash after a
turn, manually return the lever to the OFF
position.
To signal a lane change, move the turn
signal lever slightly and hold it in position
(B). The lever will return to the OFF posi-
tion when released.
If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the
turn signal bulbs may be burned out and
will require replacement.
One-touch lane change function
To activate an one-touch lane change
function, move the turn signal lever
slightly and then release it. The lane
change signals will blink 3 times.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If an indicator flash is abnormally quick
or slow, a bulb may be burned out or
have a poor electrical connection in the
circuit.
Front fog light (if equipped)
Fog lights are used to help provide
improved visibility when visibility is poor
due to fog, rain or snow etc. The fog lights
will turn on when fog light switch (1) is
turned to ON after the headlights are
turned on.
To turn off the fog lights, turn the switch
to OFF.
CAUTION
When in operation, the fog lights
consume large amounts of vehicleelectrical power. Only use the fog lights when visibility is poor orunnecessary battery and generatordrain could occur.
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Automatic turn off function
(if equipped)
The interior lights automatically turn off
approximately 20 minutes after the igni-
tion switch is turned off.
Map lamp
Push the lens (1) to turn the map lamp on
or off. This light produces a spot beam for
convenient use as a map lamp at night or
as a personal lamp for the driver and the
front passenger.
In the DOOR position, the map lamp and
the room lamp come on when any door is
opened regardless of the ignition switch
position.
When doors are unlocked by the trans-
mitter, the map lamp and the room lamp
come on for approximately 30 seconds
as long as any door is not open. The map
lamp and the room lamp goes out gradu-
ally after approximately 30 seconds if the
door is closed.However, if the ignition switch is ON or all
doors are locked, the map lamp and the
room lamp will turn off immediately. If a
door is opened with the ignition switch in
the ACC or LOCK position, the map lamp
and the room lamp stay on for about 20
minutes. However, if a door is opened
with the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion, the map lamp and the room lamp
stay on continuously.
Map lamp and room lamp stay on at all
times.
The lights turn off even if a door is
opened.
❈
When the lamp is turned ON by press-
ing the lens (1) the lamp does not turn
off even if the switch (2) is in the OFF
position.
INTERIOR LIGHT
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WARNING
Do not use the interior lights when
driving in the dark. Accidents could
happen because the view may be
obscured by interior lights.
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engineis not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
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Temperature control
The temperature will increase to the
maximum by turning the knob to the right
extremely.
The temperature will decrease to the
minimum by turning the knob to the left
extremely.
When turning the knob, the temperature
will increase or decrease by 1°F (0.5°C).
When set to the lowest temperature set-
ting, the air conditioning will operate con-
tinuously.Temperature conversion (if equipped)
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, the temperature mode dis-
play will reset to Fahrenheit.
This is a normal condition. You can switch
the temperature mode between
Fahrenheit to Celsius as follows;
While pressing the OFF button, depress
the AUTO button for 4 seconds or more.
The display will change from Fahrenheit
to Celsius, or from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
Air intake control
This is used to select the outside (fresh)
air position or recirculated air position.
To change the air intake control position,
push the control button.Recirculated air position
With the recirculated airposition selected, air from
the passenger compart-
ment will be drawn through
the heating system and
heated or cooled according
to the function selected.
Outside (fresh) air position With the outside (fresh) air
position selected, air
enters the vehicle from out-
side and is heated or
cooled according to the
function selected.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Prolonged operation of the heater in the
recirculated air position (without air
conditioning selected) may cause fog-
ging of the windshield and side windows
and the air within the passenger com-
partment may become stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air con-
ditioning with the recirculated air posi-
tion selected will result in excessively dry
air in the passenger compartment.
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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 (HI) position.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The air conditioning will be turned on according to the detected ambient
temperature and outside (fresh) air
position will be selected automatically.
If the position is selected, lower fan
speed is adjusted to a higher fan speed.
Defogging logic
To reduce the probability of fogging up
the inside of the windshield, the air intake
or air conditioning are controlled auto-
matically according to certain conditions
such as or position. To cancel or
return the defogging logic, do the follow-
ing.
Manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion.
2. Select the defrost button ( ).
3. Press the air intake control button at least 5 times within 3 seconds.
The indicator on the air intake button
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 resets to the defog logic
status.
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Automatic climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-tion.
2. Press the defrost button ( ).
3. While holding the air conditioning (A/C) button pressed, press the air
intake control button (recirculated air
position) at least 5 times within 3 sec-
onds.
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 resets to the defog logic
status.
Automatic Ventilation
(if equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position or when the engine is running
and temperature is below 59°F (15°C)
with the recirculated air position selected
more than five minutes, the air intake
position will be automatically changed to
the outside (fresh) air position. To cancel
or reset the automatic ventilation, do the
following.
Manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Select Face Level mode.
3. While holding the air conditioning (A/C) button pressed, press the air
intake control button (recirculated air
position) at least 5 times within 3 sec-
onds.
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, it resets to the automatic ven-
tilation status.
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Automatic climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.
2. Select Face Level mode.
3. While holding the air conditioning (A/C) button pressed, press the air
intake control button (recirculated air
position) at least 5 times within 3 sec-
onds.
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, it resets to the automatic ven-
tilation status. These compartments can be used to
store small items.
Center console storage
To open the center console storage, pull
up the lever.
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STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
WARNING- Flammable
materials
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other flamma-
ble/explosive materials in the vehi-
cle. These items may catch fire
and/or explode if the vehicle is
exposed to hot temperatures for
extended periods.
CAUTION
To avoid possible theft, do not
leave valuables in the storagecompartments.
Always keep the storage com- partment covers closed whiledriving. Do not attempt to placeso many items in the storagecompartment that the storagecompartment cover cannot closesecurely.
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Power outlet
The power outlet is designed to provide
power for mobile telephones or other
devices designed to operate with vehicle
electrical systems. The devices should
draw less than 10 amps with the engine
running.
CAUTION
Use the power outlet only whenthe engine is running and removethe accessory plug after use.Using the accessory plug for pro-longed periods of time with the engine off could cause the bat-tery to discharge.
Only use 12V electric accessories which are less than 10A in elec-tric capacity. If not, it could leadto an overheated power outlet orelectric wiring in the vehicle andelectric systems may malfunc-tion.
Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operatinglevel when using the power outlet.
Close the cover when not in use. Some electronic devices can cause electronic interferencewhen plugged into a vehicle’spower outlet. These devices maycause excessive audio static and malfunctions in other electronicsystems or devices used in yourvehicle.
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WARNING
Do not put a finger or a foreign ele-
ment (pin, etc.) into a power outlet
and do not touch with a wet hand.
You may get an electric shock.
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(Continued) Make sure that the electric devices are plugged in securely. Ifnot, it could cause a malfunctionof electric systems.
If you use an electric device with a battery, electric current mayflow from the electric device intothe vehicle and may cause a mal- function of electric systems. Onlyuse electric devices which couldprevent inverse current.
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Digital clock (if equipped)
Whenever the battery terminals or relat-
ed fuses are disconnected, you must
reset the time.
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the clock buttons operate as
follows:
Setup the clock
With audio off
1. Press the [SETUP] button until theclock of the display blinks.
2. Set the clock by turning the knob(1) and press it.
With audio on
1. Press the [SETUP] button.
2. Select the [CLOCK] mode by turning the knob(1) and press it.
3. Set the clock by turning the knob(1) and press it.
Clothes hanger (if equipped)
To use the hanger, pull down the upper
portion of hanger.
WARNING
Do not adjust the clock while driv-
ing. You may lose your steering
control and cause an accident that
results in severe personal injury or
death.
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CAUTION
Do not hang heavy clothes,because it may damage the hook.
