1 –2 Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View A)
Door-lock knob ..................................................................................................... page 3-17
Turn and lane-change signal ................................................................................. page 4-50
Lighting control ..................................................................................................... page 4-45
Wiper and washer lever ......................................................................................... page 4-51
DSC OFF switch ................................................................................................... page 4-68
Tire pressure monitoring system set switch ........................................................ page 4-108
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch ................................................................... page 4-90
LDWS switch ........................................................................................................ page 4-82
Outside mirror switch ............................................................................................ page 3-28
Door-lock switch ................................................................................................... page 3-14
Power window lock switch ................................................................................... page 3-33
Power window switches ........................................................................................ page 3-31
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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1 –5 Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View C) Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Windblocker ........................................................................................................ page 5-140
Seat side box ....................................................................................................... page 5-138
Cup holders ......................................................................................................... page 5-135
Console box ......................................................................................................... page 5-138
Interior light ........................................................................................................ page 5-132
Rearview mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-29
Sunvisor .............................................................................................................. page 5-132
Vanity mirror ....................................................................................................... page 5-132
Parking brake ........................................................................................................ page 4-62
Seats ........................................................................................................................ page 2-4
CD player .............................................................................................................. page 5-13
SRS air bag ............................................................................................................ page 2-24
Back trim storage boxes ...................................................................................... page 5-139
Seat belt ................................................................................................................... page 2-7
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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1 –6 Pictorial Index
Interior Overview Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Windblocker ........................................................................................................ page 5-140
Seat side box ....................................................................................................... page 5-138
Cup holders ......................................................................................................... page 5-135
Console box ......................................................................................................... page 5-138
Interior light ........................................................................................................ page 5-132
Rearview mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-29
Sunvisor .............................................................................................................. page 5-132
Vanity mirror ....................................................................................................... page 5-132
Parking brake ........................................................................................................ page 4-62
Seats ........................................................................................................................ page 2-4
CD player .............................................................................................................. page 5-13
SRS air bag ............................................................................................................ page 2-24
Back trim storage box ......................................................................................... page 5-139
Seat belt ................................................................................................................... page 2-7
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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1 –7 Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Hood ...................................................................................................................... page 6-24
Windshield wiper blades ....................................................................................... page 6-33
Convertible Top (Soft Top) ................................................................................... page 3-34
Doors and keys ...................................................................................................... page 3-12
Fuel-filler lid ......................................................................................................... page 3-25
Wheels and Tires ................................................................................................... page 6-41
Exterior lights ........................................................................................................ page 6-45
Trunk Lid .............................................................................................................. page 3-19
Antenna ................................................................................................................. page 5-13
Outside mirror ....................................................................................................... page 3-28
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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1 –8 Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Hood ...................................................................................................................... page 6-24
Windshield wiper blades ....................................................................................... page 6-33
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback) ................................................................ page 3-39
Doors and keys ...................................................................................................... page 3-12
Fuel-filler lid ......................................................................................................... page 3-25
Wheels and Tires ................................................................................................... page 6-41
Exterior lights ........................................................................................................ page 6-45
Trunk Lid .............................................................................................................. page 3-19
An tenna ................................................................................................................. page 5-13
Outside mirror ....................................................................................................... page 3-28
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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3 –1 *Some models.3 Before Driving Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys ...................................................... 3-2
Keys
............................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System
.................... 3-3
Advanced Keyless Entry System ....... 3-8
Advanced Keyless Entry
System *
........................................... 3-8
Operational Range
......................... 3-9
Doors and Locks ................................ 3-10
Door Locks
................................... 3-10
Trunk Lid
..................................... 3-18
Inside Trunk Release Lever *
........ 3-20
Fuel and Emission ............................. 3-22
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions
................................... 3-22
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
................ 3-25
Steering Wheel ................................... 3-27
Steering Wheel
............................. 3-27
Mirrors ............................................... 3-28
Mirrors
......................................... 3-28
Windows ............................................. 3-31
Power Windows
........................... 3-31
Convertible Top (Soft Top) ............... 3-34
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
.......... 3-34 Convertible Top
(Retractable Fastback)
..................... 3-39
Convertible Top (Retractable
Fastback)
...................................... 3-39
Security System ................................. 3-47
Modification and Add-On
Equipment
.................................... 3-47
Immobilizer System
..................... 3-47
Theft-Deterrent System *
............... 3-49
Driving Tips ....................................... 3-51
Break-In Period
............................ 3-51
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment
................................. 3-51
Hazardous Driving
....................... 3-52
Floor Mat
..................................... 3-52
Rocking the Vehicle
..................... 3-53
Winter Driving
............................. 3-53
Driving In Flooded Area
.............. 3-55
Overloading
.................................. 3-55
Driving on Uneven Road
............. 3-56
Towing ................................................ 3-57
Trailer Towing
.............................. 3-57
Recreational Towing
.................... 3-57
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3 –28 Before Driving
Mirrors
MirrorsBefore driving, adjust the inside and
outside mirrors.
Outside Mirrors
WARNINGBe sure to look over your shoulder
before changing lanes:
Changing lanes without taking
into account the actual distance of
the vehicle in the convex mirror is
dangerous. You could have a serious
accident. What you see in the convex
mirror is closer than it appears.
Mirror type
Flat type (driver's side)
Flat surface mirror.
Convex type (passenger side)
The mirror has single curvature on its
surface.
Power mirror adjustment
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON position.
To adjust:
1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left or
right
to choose the left or right side
mirror. 2. Press the mirror switch in the
appropriate direction. Center position
Mirror switch
After adjusting the mirror, lock the
control by rotating the switch in the center
position.
Folding mirror
WARNING Always return the outside mirrors to
the driving position before you start
driving:
Driving with the outside mirrors folded
in is dangerous. Your rear view will
be restricted, and you could have an
accident.
Manually fold the outside mirror rearward
until it is flush with the vehicle.
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3 –29 Before Driving
Mirrors
*Some models.Driver's side auto-dimming door
mirror *
The movement of the auto-dimming
door mirror is interlocked with the auto-
dimming rearview mirror in the interior
to automatically reduce glare from rear
on-coming vehicles.
Refer to Rearview Mirror on page 3-29 .
NOTE
The passenger-side door mirror does not
have the auto-dimming feature.
Rearview Mirror
WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher
than the seatbacks:
Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks is dangerous. It can block
your view in the rearview mirror, which
might cause you to hit another car
when changing lanes.
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.
NOTE
For the manual day/night mirror, perform
the adjustment with the day/night lever in
the day position. Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from vehicles at the rear.
Day/Night le ve r
DayNight
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically
reduces the glare of headlights from
vehicles at the rear when the ignition is
switched ON.
Press the OFF button (
) to cancel the
auto-dimming function. The indicator light
will turn off.
To reactivate the auto-dimming function,
press the ON button (
). The indicator
light will illuminate.
Indicator light OFF button
ON button
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