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BEFORE DRIVING
BEFORE DRIVING
Brightness control .............................................................. 2-17
Information display ............................................................. 2-18 -
Instrument cluster (Type B) (if equipped) ......................... 2-25
Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-26
Tachometer .......................................................................... 2-26
Fuel gauge ........................................................................... 2-26
Brightness control .............................................................. 2-26
Information switch
(if equipped) ......................................................................... 2-27
Information display ............................................................. 2-28
Warning and indicator lights .............................................. 2-39
Lighting control lever ......................................................... 2-55
Headlight leveling switch
(if equipped) ......................................................................... 2-65
Headlight washer switch
(if equipped) ........................................................................ 2-65
60G404 Turn signal control lever .................................................... 2-66
Keys ...................................................................................... 2-1 Hazard warning switch ....................................................... 2-67
Door locks ............................................................................ 2-2 Windshield wiper and washer lever .................................. 2-67
Keyless entry system transmitter (if equipped) ................ 2-6 Tilt steering lock lever ........................................................ 2-70
Theft deterrent alarm system (if equipped) ....................... 2-8 Horn ...................................................................................... 2-70
Theft deterrent light Heated rear window switch /
(if equipped) ........................................................................ 2-10 heated outside rearview mirror switch (if equipped) ...... 2-71
Windows ............................................................................... 2-1 o Vehicle loading .................................................................... 2-72
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-13 Trailer towing ....................................................................... 2-72
Instrument cluster (Type A) (if equipped) ......................... 2-15
Speedometer ........................................................................ 2-16
Tachometer .......................................................................... 2-16
Fuel gauge ............................................................................ 2-16
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BEFORE DRIVING
Instrument cluster (Type A) (if equipped)
1. Speedometer 2. Tachometer 3. Information display 4. Trip meter selector knob 5. Indicator selector knob 6. Warning and indicator lights
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· 78RB20203
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Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute.
NOTICE
Never drive the vehicle with the engine revving in the red zone or severe engine damage can result. Keep the engine speed below the red zone even when downshifting to a lower gear position.
Refer to 11Downshifting maximum allowable speeds" in "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
Fuel gauge
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When the ignition switch is "ON", this gauge gives an approximate indication of the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. "F" stands for full and "E" stands for empty. If the indicator shows only one segment to "E", refill the tank as soon as possible.
BEFORE DRIVING
If the last segment blinks, it means that the fuel is almost empty. If the low fuel warning light (1) comes on, fill the fuel tank immediately. Refer to "Low fuel warning light" in "Warning and indicator lights" in this section for details. The mark (2) indicates that the fuel filler door is located on the right side of the vehicle.
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BEFORE DRIVING
Brightness control
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(1)
78RB02031
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When the ignition switch is turned "ON", the instrument panel lights come on.
Your vehicle has a system to automatically dim the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the position lights or headlights
are on.
When the position lights and/or head lights are turned "ON", you can adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster lights in seven levels of intensity.
To increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the indicator selector knob (1) clockwise.
To reduce the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the indicator selector knob (1) counterclockwise.
A WARNING
Do not adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights while driving. Otherwise, you could lose control of
the vehicle.
NOTE: ff you do not tum the knob within several seconds, the brightness control display will be cance/ed automatically. When you reconnect the lead-acid battery, the brightness of the instrument panel fights wi/1 be reinitialized. Readjust the brightness according to your prefer
ence.
NOTE: If you adjust to the maximum brightness level when the position fights or headlights are on, the following functions will be cancelled. The function which automatically dims the brightness of instrument panel fights The function which operates with the brightness control, except maximum brightness level
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BEFORE DRIVING
Instrument cluster (Type B) (if equipped)
1. Speedometer 2. Tachometer 3. Information display 4. Trip meter selector knob 5. Indicator selector knob 6. Warning and indicator lights
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Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute.
NOTICE
Never drive the vehicle with the engine revving in the red zone or severe engine damage can result. Keep the engine speed below the red zone even when downshifting to a lower gear position. Refer to 11Downshifting maximum allowable speeds" in "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
Fuel gauge
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When the ignition switch is "ON", this gauge gives an approximate indication of the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. "F" stands for full and "E" stands for empty. • If the indicator shows only one segment to "E", refill the tank as soon as possible.
If the last segment blinks, it means that the fuel is almost empty. If the low fuel warning light (1) comes on, fill the fuel tank immediately. Refer to "Low fuel warning light" in "Warning and indicator lights" in this section for details. The mark (2) indicates that the fuel filler door is located on the right side of the vehicle.
BEFORE DRIVING
Brightness control
Brightness
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BEFORE DRIVING
When the ignition switch is turned "ON", the instrument panel lights come on.
Your vehicle has a system to automatically dim the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the position lights or headlights are on.
When the position lights and/or headlights are on, you can adjust the meter illumination brightness.
To increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the indicator selector knob (1) clockwise.
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To reduce the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the indicator selector knob (1) counterclockwise.
A WARNING
Do not adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights while driving. Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle.
NOTE: If you do not turn the knob within several seconds, the brightness control display will be cance!ed automatically. When you reconnect the lead-acid battery, the brightness of the instrument panel lights will be reinitialized. Readjust the brightness according to your preference.
NOTE: If you adjust to the maximum brightness level when the position lights or headlights are on, the following functions will be cancelled. The function which automatically dims the brightness of instrument panel lights The function which operates with the brightness control, except maximum brightness level
Information switch
(if equipped)
You can use the information switch to switch the display indication when the ignition switch is in "ON" position and the vehicle is stationary.
78RB02099
(1) Information switch (2) Indicator selector knob
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Warning and indicator messages
All models
Warning and indicator message
■ 78RB02043
78RB02044
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78RB02045
Master warning indicator light
Blinks (only while vehicle is in motion)
Blinks
Blinks
Sound
Beep (one time from interior buzzer; only while vehicle is in motion)
Continuous beep (from interior buzzer)
BEFORE DRIVING
Cause and remedy
A door or tailgate is not properly closed. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and close the door or tailgate properly. (#1)
The parking brake is not released. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and release the parking brake.
Continuous beep (from inte-The headlights and/or the position lights are left rior buzzer) on. Turn them off.
(#1) This message will disappear after a while even if the problem that caused the message to appear is not corrected.
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