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Quick Reference Guide
Turn Signals (P205)
Lights (P206)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P213)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2:Models with manual intermittent operation
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situations in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
●Cleaning the windshield●Driving through a car wash●No rain present
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
*
( -: Low sensitivity*1
: Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
(+: High sensitivity*1
: Higher speed, more sweeps*2
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies automatically
INT*2: Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Models with automatic intermittent wipers
Steering Wheel (P219)
●To adjust, push the adjustment lever
down, adjust to the desired position, then
lock the lever back in place.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P189)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
To adjust
To lock
*
Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P691)
Under the Hood (P707)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Add
when necessary.
●Check brake/clutch* fluid.●Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the driver's side lower corner
of the dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then raise the
hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can release the
lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in
place.
Lights (P728)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P733)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield or become
noisy.
Tires (P736)
●Inspect tires and wheels
regularly.
●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Continued
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT*1/AUTO*2, LO,
HI)
Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.
■Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
operation.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the le ver for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.
*1 : Models with manual intermittent operation
*2 : Models with automati c intermittent operation
■Windshield Wiper/Washer1Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defogger to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are operating
intermittently, the length of the wipe interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation's
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.
The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the
circuit has returned to normal.
If the wiper stops operating due to any obstacle such as
the buildup of snow, park the vehicle in a safe place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF, then remove
the obstacle.
Models with intermittent time adjustment ring
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring*
MIST
INT
*1/AUTO*2
OFF
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 692
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 693Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 694
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 695
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 707Opening the Hood ........................... 710
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 711
Oil Check ......................................... 713
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 716
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 717
Engine Coolant ................................ 721
Fluid: Transmission Fluid................... 725
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 726
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 727
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 728
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 733
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 736
Tire and Loading Information Label ... 737
Tire Labeling .................................... 737
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .... 739Wear Indicators................................ 741
Tire Service Life ................................ 741 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 742
Tire Rotation .................................... 743
Winter Tires ..................................... 744
Battery ............................................... 747
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 749
Climate Control System Maintenance .... 750Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 751
Exterior Care.................................... 753
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 756
Modifications................................... 757
* Not available on all models
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707Continued
Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
1.5 L engine models
Brake/Clutch* Fluid
(Black Cap)
Radiator Cap Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange) Engine Oil Fill Cap Battery
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uMaintenance Items Under the Hood
Maintenance
2.0 L engine models with Auto Idle Stop
Brake/Clutch*
Fluid (Black Cap)
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap) Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange)
Battery
Radiator Cap
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank Engine Oil Fill Cap
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uMaintenance Items Under the Hood
Maintenance
2.0 L engine models without Auto Idle Stop
Brake/Clutch Fluid
(Black Cap)
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap) Engine Oil Dipstick
(Black)
Battery
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank Cap
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank
Engine Oil Fill Cap
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uRefilling Window Washer Fluid
Maintenance
Refilling Window Washer Fluid
Check the amount of window washer fluid.
If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir.
If the washer fluid is low, a message appears
on the driver information interface.
Pour the washer fluid carefully. Do not overflow the reservoir.1Refilling Window Washer Fluid
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water
solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage y our vehicle's paint. A
vinegar/water solution ca n damage the windshield
washer pump.
Use only commercially avai lable windshield washer
fluid.
Avoid prolonged use of hard water to prevent lime
scale buildup.Canadian models with Auto Idle Stop
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