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BEFORE DRIVINGKeys ...................................................................................... 2-1
Door Locks .......................................................................... 2-2
Keyless Entry System Transmitte r (if equipped) ............. 2-5
Security System (if equipped) ............................................ 2-7
Windows .............................................................................. 2-10
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-11
Front Seats .......................................................................... 2-13
Rear Seats ............................................................................ 2-13
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems ........................... 2-15
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags)
(if equipped) ......................................................................... 2-23
Instrument Cluster .............................................................. 2-28
Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-29
Tachometer (if equipped) ................................................... 2-29
Brightness Control .............................................................. 2-29
Information Display ............................................................. 2-30
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................... 2-31
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................ 2-37
Lighting Control Lever ........................................................ 2-42
Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped) ................................ 2-43
Headlight Leveling Switch .................................................. 2-43
Turn Signal Control Lever .................................................. 2-44
Hazard Warning Switch ...................................................... 2-45
Windshield Wiper and Washer L ever ................................ 2-45
Tilt Steering Lock Lever (if equipped) ............................... 2-47
Horn ...................................................................................... 2-47
Heated Rear Window Switch (if equipped) ....................... 2-47
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To open a window, push the top part of the switch and to close the window, lift up the top part of the switch.
The driver’s window has an “auto-down” featurefor added convenience (at toll booths or drive-through restaurants, for example). This means you can open the window without holding the window switch in the “Down” position. Press thedriver’s window switch completely down and release it. To stop the window before it reaches the bottom, pull the switch up briefly.
Lock switch
76MH0A024
The driver’s door also has a lock switch forthe passenger’s windows. When you pushin the lock switch, the passenger’s win- dows cannot be raised or lowered by oper- ating any of the switches (1), (2), (3) or (4).To restore normal operation, release the lock switch by pushing again.
NOTE:If you drive with one of the rear windows open, you may hear a loud sound causedby air vibration. To reduce the sound, open the driver’s or front passenger’s window, or narrow the rear window opening.
Mirrors
Inside Rearview MirrorYou can adjust the inside rearview mirrorby hand so as to see the rear of your vehi-cle in the mirror.
Ty p e 1
74LHT0235
Ty p e 2
68LMT0205
68LMT0206
(2) Day driving (3) Night driving
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WA R N I N G
• You should always lock the pas-senger’s window operation whenthere are children in the vehicle. Children can be seriously injured if they get part of their body caughtby the window during operation.• To avoid injuring an occupant bywindow entrapment, be sure nopart of the occupant’s body such as hands or head is in the path of the electric windows when closingthem.• Always remove the ignition keywhen leaving the vehicle even ifonly for a short time. Also do not leave children alone in a parked vehicle. Unattended children coulduse the electric window switches and get trapped by the window.
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To adjust the mirror, set the selector tab (1) to the day position, then move the mirror up, down or sideways by hand to obtain thebest view.
When driving at night, you can move the selector tab to the night position to reduce glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you.
Outside Rearview MirrorsAdjust the outside rearview mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle in themirrors.
Ty p e 1
76MH0A025
Ty p e 2
68KH009
You can adjust the outside rear view mir-rors by hand with the knob (1) located on the driver’s or front passenger’s doorpanel.
Electric Mirrors (if equipped)
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The switch to control the electric mirrors islocated on the driver’s door panel. You can adjust the mirrors when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. To adjustthe mirrors:
1) Move the selector switch to the left orright to select the mirror you wish to adjust.2) Press the outer part of the switch thatcorresponds to the direction in whichyou wish to move the mirror.3) Return the selector switch to the centerposition to help prevent unintendedadjustment.
WA R N I N G
Be careful when judging the size or distance of a vehicle or other objectseen in the side convex mirror. Be aware that objects look smaller and appear farther away than when seenin a flat mirror.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Exhaust Gas Warning
52D334
Daily Inspection Checklist
Before Driving
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1) Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights, and reflectors are clean and unob-structed. 2) Visually check the tires for the following points:– the depth of the tread groove – abnormal wear, cracks and damage – loose wheel nuts– existence of foreign material such as nails, stones, etc. Refer to “Tires” in “INSPECTION ANDMAINTENANCE” section for details. 3) Look for fluid and oil leaks.
WA R N I N G
Avoid breathing exhaust gases. Exhaust gases contain carbon mon- oxide, a potentially lethal gas that is colorless and odorless. Since carbonmonoxide is difficult to detect by itself, be sure to take the following precautions to help prevent carbonmonoxide from entering your vehicle. • Do not leave the engine running in garages or other confined areas.(Continued)
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(Continued)• Do not park with the engine run- ning for a long period of time, even in an open area. If it is necessary to sit for a short time in a parked vehi- cle with the engine running, make sure the air intake selector is set to “FRESH AIR” and the fan is at highspeed. • Avoid operating the vehicle with the tailgate or trunk open. If it isnecessary to operate the vehicle with the tailgate or trunk open, make sure the sunroof (if equipped)and all windows are closed, and the blower is at high speed with the air intake selector set to “FRESH AIR”.• To allow proper operation of your vehicle’s ventilation system, keep the air inlet grille in front of thewindshield clear of snow, leaves, or other obstructions at all times. • Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clearof snow and other material to help reduce the buildup of exhaust gases under the vehicle. This isparticularly important when parked in blizzard conditions. • Have the exhaust system inspectedperiodically for damage and leaks. Any damage or leaks should be repaired immediately.
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NOTE: It is normal for water to drip from the air conditioning system after use.
4) Make sure the hood is fully closed and latched.5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights, brake lights and horn for proper opera- tion.6) Adjust the seat and head restraint (if equipped). 7) Check the brake pedal and the parkingbrake lever. 8) Adjust the mirrors. 9) Make sure that you and all passengershave properly fastened your seat belts. 10)Make sure that all warning lights come on as the key is turned to the “ON” posi-tion. 11)Check all gauges. 12)Make sure that the BRAKE SYSTEMWARNING light turns off when the parking brake is released.
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel tank, perform the following under-hood checks:
1) Engine oil level 2) Coolant level3) Brake fluid level 4) Windshield washer fluid level 5) Battery solution level6) Hood latch operation Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. Make sure that you cannotopen the hood all the way without
releasing the secondary latch. Be sure to close the hood securely after check- ing for proper latch operation. See “Alllatches, hinges & locks” of “CHASSIS AND BODY” in the “Periodic Mainte- nance Schedule” in the “INSPECTIONAND MAINTENANCE” section for lubri- cation schedule.
Once a month, or each time you fill your fuel tank, check the tire pressure using a tire pressure gauge. Also check the tirepressure of the spare tire.
Engine Oil Consumption
It is normal for the engine to consume some engine oil during normal vehicle operation.
The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the viscosity of the oil, thequality of the oil and the conditions the vehicle is driven under. More oil is consumed during high-speeddriving and when there is frequent acceler- ation and deceleration. Under high loads, your engine also will consume more oil.A new engine also consumes more oil, since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder
walls have not yet become conditioned. New engines reach the normal level of oil consumption only after approximately 5000km (3000 miles) driving.
Oil consumption: Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km (1 Qt. per 600 miles)
When judging the amount of oil consump- tion, note that the oil may become diluted and make it difficult to accurately judge thetrue oil level. As an example, if a vehicle is used for repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not show any drop in the oil level at all, even after 1000 km (600 miles) or more of driv-ing. This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture, making it appear that the oil level has notchanged. You should also be aware that the diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicleis subsequently driven at high speeds, such as on an expressway, making it appear that oil is excessively consumedafter high-speed driving.
WA R N I N G
Make sure the hood is fully closed and latched before driv ing. If it is not, it can fly up unexpectedly duringdriving, obstructing your view and resulting in an accident.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Vanity mirror (if equipped)
74LHT0532
(2) Vanity mirror
There is a vanity mirror (2) on the back of the sun visor.
Interior Light
Ty p e A
61MM0A107
Ty p e B
76MH0A138
This light switch has three positions which function as described below:
ON (a) The light comes on and stays on regardless of whether the door is open or closed.
DOOR (b) The light comes on when the door isopened. After closing all doors, the light will remain on for about 15 seconds and then fade out.If you insert the key into the ignition switch during that time, the light will start to fade out immediately. After removing the key from the ignition switch, the light will turn on for about 15 seconds and then fade out.
NOTE: To save the battery, about 15 minutes after any of the doors is left open, the light will turn off automatically.
OFF (c) The light remains off even when the door is opened.
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WA R N I N G
• Do not use the mirror while driving your vehicle or could lose controlof the vehicle. • When using the vanity mirror, do not move too close to a front airbag (if equipped) location or lean against it. If the front air bag is accidentally inflated, it could hityou hard.
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