Get Instruments and Controls Guide for Honda CR-V SUV First Generation (1995-2000)

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Instruments and Controls

This section gives information about

the controls and displays that

contribute to the daily operation of

your Honda. All the essential

controls are within easy reach.

Daytime Running Lights............ 60

Instrument Panel Brightness..... 61

Turn Signals................................. 61

Windshield Wipers..................... 62

Windshield Washers.................. 62

Rear Window Wiper and

Rear Seat-back Adjustment....... 80

Rear Seat Armrest...................... 80

Reclining the Front and

Rear Seat-backs...................... 81

Folding Rear Seat....................... 82

Power Windows...............................84

Mirrors.............................................85

Adjusting the Power Mirrors..... 86

Parking Brake..................................86

Digital Clock....................................87

Center Table....................................87

Beverage Holder..............................88

Built-in Table...................................89

Center Pocket.................................. 91

Storage Box...................................... 91

Cargo Floor Pockets....................... 92

Accessory Power Socket............... 92

Tailgate Pocket................................ 93

Cargo Hooks...........,.,,..,,,.,...,,,........ 93

Ashtrays........................................... 94

Interior Lights.................................. 94

Ceiling Light................................. 94

Spotlights.....................................95

Cargo Area Light........................ 95

Ignition Switch Light.................. 95

Washer..................................... 63

Hazard Warning.......................... 63

Rear Window Defogger............. 63

Steering Wheel Adjustment...... 64

Steering Wheel Controls ................ 66

Cruise Control..............................66

Keys and Locks................................69

Keys..............................................69

Ignition Switch............................ 69

Door Locks...................................70

Power Door Locks...................... 71

Remote Transmitter................... 72

Childproof Door Locks.............. 75

Tailgate........................................75

Glove Box..................................... 77

Seats.................................................77

Front Seat Adjustments............. 77

Driver's Seat Height

Control Locations............................52

Indicator Lights................................53

Gauges.............................................56

Speedometer...............................56

Tachometer.................................56

Odometer.....................................56

Trip Meter...................................56

Fuel Gauge...................................57

Temperature Gauge................... 57

Maintenance Required

Indicator................................... 58

Controls Near the Steering

Wheel.......................................59

Headlights...................................60

Adjustment...............................78

Head Restraints...........................79

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ControlLocations

POW ER WINDOW

SWITCH ES

(P.84)

MIRR OR CONTROLS

(P.86)

AUDIO SYSTEM

(P.106)

TAILGA TE

RELEA SE

(P.75)

HOOD RELEASE

HANDLE

(P.142)

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE

(P.141)

HEATING/COOLING CONTROL

(P.98)

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Indicator Lights

The instrument panel has many

indicators to give you important

information about your vehicle.

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

TAILGATE-OPEN INDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEM

INDICATOR

SEAT BELT

REMINDER LIGHT

The U.S. instrument panel is

shown. Differences for the Canadian

models are noted in the text.

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LOW OIL

PRESSURE

INDICATOR

LOW FUEL

INDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL

RESTRAINT SYSTEM

INDICATOR

CRUISE CONTROL

INDICATOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE

SYSTEM INDICATOR

MALFUNCTION

INDICATOR LAMP

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE

SYSTEM INDICATOR'

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U.S.

Canada

Low Oil Pressure

Indicator

The engine can be severely damaged

if this light flashes or stays on when

the engine is running. For complete

information, see page 264 .

Parking Brake and

Brake System

Indicator

Supplemental Restraint

System Indicator

This indicator lights when you turn

the ignition switch ON (II). If it

comes on at any other time, it

indicates a problem in the

SRS

BRAKE

This light has two functions:

1. It lights as a reminder that you

have not released the parking

brake. Driving with the parking

brake applied can damage the

brakes and tires, and cause the

ABS to turn off (see page 167 ).

supplemental restraint system. For

complete information, see page 47 .

Charging System

Indicator

If this light conies on when the

engine is running, the battery is not

being charged. For complete

information, see page 265 .

Seat Belt Reminder Light

This indicator lights when you turn

the ignition switch ON (II). It is a

reminder to you and your passengers

to protect yourselves by fastening

the seat belts. A beeper also sounds

if you have not fastened your seat

belt.

2. If it remains lit after you release

the parking brake while the engine

is running, or comes on while

driving, it can indicate a problem

in the brake system. For complete

information, see page 267 .

Malfunction Indicator

Lamp

See page 266.

If you do not fasten your seat belt,

the beeper will stop after a few

seconds but the light stays on until

you do. Both the light and the beeper

stay off if you fasten your seat belt

before turning on the ignition.

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U.S.

Canada

Anti-lock Brake

System (ABS)

Indicator

High Beam Indicator

ABS

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning

Indicators

This light comes on with the high

beam headlights. See page 60 for

information on the headlight

controls.

Only on models equipped with ABS (see

page 165)

The left or right turn signal light

blinks when you signal a lane change

or turn. If the light does not blink or

blinks rapidly, it usually means one

of the turn signal bulbs is burned out

(see page 233 ). Replace the bulb as

soon as possible, since other drivers

cannot see that you are signalling.

This light normally comes on when

you turn the ignition switch ON (II)

and goes off after the engine starts.

If it comes on at any other time,

there is a problem in the ABS. If this

happens, take the vehicle to your

dealer to have it checked. With the

light on, your vehicle still has normal

braking ability but no anti-lock.

On Canadian models, this indicator

comes on with reduced brightness

when the Daytime Runni n g Lights

(DRL) are on (see page 60).

Cruise Control Indicator

CRUISE

CONTROL

When you turn on the Hazard

Warning switch, both turn signal

lights blink. All turn signals on the

outside of the vehicle should flash.

This lights when you set the cruise

control. See page 66 for information

on operating the cruise control.

Low Fuel Indicator

This light comes on as a reminder

that you must refuel soon.

Tailgate-open Indicator

This light comes on if the tailgate is

not closed tightly.

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Odometer

TACHOMETER

TRIP METER

FUEL GAUGE

SPEEDOMETER

The odometer shows the total dis-

tance your vehicle has been driven.

It measures miles in U.S. models and

kilometers in Canadian models.

It is illegal under U.S. federal law and

Canadian provincial regulations to

disconnect, reset, or alter the

odometer with the intent to change

the number of miles or kilometers

indicated.

ODOMETER

MAINTENANCE

TRIP METER

TEMPERATURE

GAUGE

Trip Meter

REQUIRED INDICATOR RESET BUTTON

This meter shows the number of

miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)

driven since you last reset it. To

reset it, push the trip meter reset

button.

Speedometer

U.S. Models

This shows your speed in miles per

hour (mph). The smaller inner

numbers are the speed in kilometers

per hour (km/h).

Tachometer

The tachometer shows the engine

speed in revolutions per minute

(rpm). To protect the engine from

damage, never drive with the

tachometer needle in the red zone.

Canadian Models

This shows your speed in kilometers

per hour (km/h). The smaller inner

numbers are the speed in miles per

hour (mph).

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Gauges

Temperature Gauge

TACHOMETER

FUEL GAUGE

SPEEDOMETER

TRIP METER

This shows the temperature of the

engine's coolant. During normal

operation, the pointer should rise

from the bottom white mark to about

the middle of the gauge. In severe

driving conditions, such as very hot

weather or a long period of uphill

driving, the pointer may rise to the

upper white zone. If it reaches the

red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the

side of the road. Turn to page 262 for

instructions and precautions on

checking the engine's cooling

system.

TRIP METER

RESET BUTTON

TEMPERATURE

GAUGE

ODOMETER

Fuel Gauge

The gauge stays at the same fuel

level reading after you turn off the

ignition. When you add fuel, the

gauge slowly changes to the new

reading after you turn the ignition

switch back ON (II).

This shows how much fuel you have.

It is most accurate when the vehicle

is on level ground. It may show

slightly more or less than the actual

amount when you are driving on

curvy or hilly roads.

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Maintenance Required Indicator

When the distance driven since the

last scheduled maintenance nears

7,500 miles (12,000 km), the

indicator will turn yellow. If you

exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km), the

indicator will turn red.

Your dealer will reset the indicator

when he performs the scheduled

maintenance. If someone else

performs the maintenance, reset the

indicator by inserting your key in the

slot beside the indicator.

SLOT

INDICATOR

This indicator reminds you that it is

nearing 7,500 miles (12,000 km)

since the last scheduled maintenance.

Refer to the Maintenance Schedules

for Normal and Severe Driving

Conditions on pages 188—192.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

The two levers on the steering

column contain controls for driving

features you use most often. The left

lever controls the turn signals,

headlights, and high beams. The

right lever controls the windshield

washers and wipers.

HAZA RD WARNING LIGHTS

(P.63)

HEADLIGHTS/TU RN SIGNALS

(P.60)

SHIFT LEVER

(P.158)

MIRR OR CONTROLS

(P.86)

The hazard warning switch is on the

dashboard between the center air

vents.

WINDSHIELD

WIPER S/

WASHE RS

(P.62)

The controls near the left air vent

are for the power windows and

power mirrors.

The tilt adjustment lever on the

underside of the steering column

allows you to tilt the steering wheel.

HORN BUTTONS

POW ER WINDOW SWITCHES

(P.84)

TILT ADJUSTMENT

(P.64)

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Headlights

To flash the high beams, pull the

turn signal lever back lightly, then

release it. The high beams will come

on and go off.

If you leave the lights on with the

ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I)

or LOCK (0), you will hear a

reminder beeper when you open the

driver's door.

The high beams will stay on for as

long as you hold the lever back, no

matter what position the headlight

switch is in.

Daytime Running Lights

(Canadian Models)

With the headlight switch off, the

high beam headlights come on with

reduced brightness when you turn

the ignition switch to ON (II) and

release the parking brake. They

remain on until you turn the ignition

off, even if you set the parking brake.

The rotating switch on the left lever

controls the lights. Turning this

switch to the

position turns

on the parking lights, taillights,

instrument panel lights, side-marker

lights, and rear license plate lights.

Turning the switch to the

To change between low beams and

high beams, pull the turn signal lever

until you hear a click, then let go.

The blue high beam indicator will

light (see page 55).

The headlights revert to normal

operation when you turn them on

with the switch.

position turns on the headlights.

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Instrument Panel Brightness

Turn Signals

To signal a lane change, push lightly

on the turn signal lever in the proper

direction and hold it. The lever will

return to the center position as soon

as you release it.

TURN SIGNAL LEVER

The dial on the dashboard to the left

of the instrument panel controls the

brightness of the instrument panel

lights. Turn the dial to adjust the

brightness.

Signal a turn or lane change with this

lever. Push clown on the lever to

signal a left turn, and up to signal a

right turn. If you push it up or down

all the way, the turn signal continues

to blink even when you release the

lever. It shuts off automatically as

you complete the turn.

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Windshield Wipers

Windshield Washers

The right lever controls the wind-

shield wipers and washers. The

rotary switch at the end of the lever

has three positions:

To clean the windshield, pull back on

the wiper control lever. The washers

spray until you release the lever.

To operate the wipers in mist mode,

push the control lever down. The

wipers run at high speed until you

release the lever. This gives you a

quick way to clear the windshield.

INT: intermittent

The wipers run at low speed while

you're pulling the lever, then

complete one more sweep of the

windshield after you release it.

: low speed

: high speed

In intermittent, the wipers operate

every few seconds. In low speed and

high speed, the wipers run continu-

ously.

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Rear Window Wiper and Washer

Hazard Warning

Rear Window Defogger

The rear window wiper switch is

located next to the windshield wiper

switch.

Push the red button between the

The rear window defogger will clear

center air vents to turn on the hazard

warning lights (four-way flashers).

This causes all four outside turn

fog, frost, and thin ice from the

window. Push the clefogger button to

turn it on and off. The light in the

button lights to show the defogger is

on. If you do not turn it off, the

defogger will shut itself off after

about 25 minutes. It also shuts off

when you turn off the ignition. You

have to turn it on again when you

restart the vehicle.

To activate the rear windshield wiper, signals and both indicators in the

turn the switch "ON". The wiper

operates intermittently. If you wish

to use the wiper and washer, turn

and hold the switch one position up

from "ON". To use the washer only,

turn and hold the switch one position

down from "OFF".

instrument panel to flash. Use the

hazard warning lights if you need to

park in a dangerous area near heavy

traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

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Make sure the rear window is clear

and you have good visibility before

starting to drive.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

See page 18 for important safety

information about how to properly

position the steering wheel.

Adjusting the steering wheel

position while driving may

cause you to lose control of the

vehicle and be seriously injured

in a crash.

The defogger wires on the inside of

the rear window can be accidentally

damaged. When cleaning the glass,

always wipe side to side.

Make any steering wheel adjustment

before you start driving.

Adjust the steering wheel only

when the vehicle is stopped.

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3. Push the lever up to lock the

steering wheel in that position.

4. Make sure you have securely

locked the steering wheel in place

by trying to move it up and down.

To adjust the steering wheel upward

or downward:

1. Push the lever under the steering

column all the way down.

2. Move the steering wheel to the

desired position, making sure the

wheel points toward your chest,

not toward your face. Make sure

you can see the instrument panel

gauges and the indicator lights.

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Using the Cruise Control

Cruise Control

NOTICE

Cruise control allows you to maintain

a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h)

without keeping your foot on the

accelerator pedal. It should be used

for cruising on straight, open

highways. It is not recommended for

conditions such as city driving,

winding roads, slippery roads, heavy

rain, or bad weather. You should

have full control of the vehicle under

those conditions.

The cruise control, as it operates,

moves the acceleratorpedal. You can

damage your vehicle's accelerator

mechanism by resting your foot under

the pedal and blocking the movement.

1. Push in the Cruise Control Master

Switch to the left of the steering

column. The indicator in the

switch will light.

Improper use of the cruise

control can lead to a crash.

Use the cruise control only

when traveling on open

highways in good weather.

2. Accelerate to the desired cruising

speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

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cruise control. To resume the set

speed, press the RESUME/accel

button. The CRUISE CONTROL

light on the instrument panel

comes on.

accel button repeatedly. Each time

you do this, your vehicle will speed

up about 1 mph (1.6 km /h).

You can decrease the set cruising

speed in any of these ways:

When climbing a steep hill, the

automatic transmission may

downshift to hold the set speed.

Press and hold the SET/decel

button. The vehicle will decelerate.

Release the button when you

reach the desired speed.

Changing the Set Speed

RESUME/

accel

You can increase the set cruising

speed in any of these ways:

To slow down in very small

amounts, tap the SET/decel

button repeatedly. Each time you

do this, your vehicle will slow

down about 1 mph (1.6 km /h).

SET/decel

3. Press and release the SET/decel

button on the steering wheel. The

CRUISE CONTROL light on the

instrument panel comes on to

Press and hold the RESUME/

accel button. The car will acceler-

ate. When you reach the desired

cruising speed, release the button.

show the system is now activated.

Tap the brake pedal lightly with

your foot. The CRUISE

Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac-

celerate to the desired cruising

speed and press the SET/decel

button.

CONTROL light on the instru-

ment panel will go out. When the

vehicle slows to the desired speed,

press the SET/decel button. The

vehicle will then maintain the

The cruise control may not hold

the set speed when you are going

up and down hills. If your speed

increases going down a hill, use

the brakes to slow down to the

desired speed. This will cancel the

To increase your speed in very

small amounts, tap the RESUME/

desired speed.

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the RESUME/accel button until the

CRUISE CONTROL light comes on.

The vehicle will accelerate to the

same cruising speed as before.

Even with the cruise control turned

on, you can still use the accelerator

pedal to speed up for passing. After

completing the pass, lake your foot

off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle

will return to the set cruising speed.

Cancelling the Cruise Control

You can cancel the cruise control in

any of these ways:

Tap the brake pedal.

Pressing the Cruise Control Master

Switch turns the system completely

off and erases the previous cruising

speed from memory. To use the

system again, refer to Using the

Cruise Control.

Press the SET/decel and RE-

SUME/accel buttons at the same

time.

Resting your foot on the brake pedal

will cause the cruise control to

cancel.

Press the Cruise Control Master

Switch.

When you tap the brake or clutch

pedal, or press the SET and RE-

SUME buttons at the same time, the

CRUISE CONTROL light on the

instrument panel will go out and the

vehicle will begin to slow down. You

can use the accelerator pedal in the

normal way.

The system remembers the

previously-set cruising speed. To

return to that speed, accelerate to

above 25 mph (40 km/h) and press

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Keys and Locks

Keys

The valet key works only in the

ignition and the door locks. You can

keep the glove box locked when you

leave your vehicle and valet key at a

parking facility.

Ignition Switch

VALET KEY

MASTER KEYS

You should have received a key

number plate with your set of keys.

You will need this key number if you

ever have to get a lost key replaced.

Keep the plate stored in a safe place.

KEY

NUMBER

PLATE

When replacing keys, use only

Honda-approved key blanks.

Your vehicle comes with two master

keys and a valet key.

The master key fits all the locks on

your vehicle:

The ignition switch is on the right

side of the steering column. It has

four positions:

Remote Transmitter

Some models also come with two

remote transmitters; see page 72 for

an explanation of their operation.

LOCK (0)

ACCESSORY (I)

ON (II)

Ignition

Doors

Glove box

Tailgate

START (III)

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ACCESSORY(I) — In this position,

you can operate the audio system

and the accessory power socket.

LOCK (0) - You can insert or

remove the key only in this position.

To switch from ACCESSORY to

LOCK, you must push the key in

slightly as you turn it. If your vehicle

has an automatic transmission, it

must also be in Park. The anti-theft

lock will lock the steering column

when you remove the key.

If the front wheels are turned, the

anti-theft lock may sometimes make

it difficult to turn the key from

LOCK to ACCESSORY. Firmly turn

the steering wheel to the left or to

the right as you turn the key.

Door Locks

LOCK TAB

ON (II) — This is the normal key

position when driving. All features

and accessories on the vehicle are

usable. Several of the lights on the

instrument panel come on as a test

when you turn the ignition switch

from ACCESSORY to ON.

START (III) — Use this position

only to start the engine. The switch

returns to ON (II) when you let go of

the key.

Each door has a lock tab on the top.

Push the tab down to lock the door

and pull it up to unlock.

You will hear a reminder beeper if

you leave the key in the ignition

switch in the LOCK (0) or

ACCESSORY (I) position and open

the driver's door. Remove the key to

turn off the beeper.

Removing the key from the

ignition switch while driving

locks the steering. This can

cause you to lose control.

To lock any passenger's door when

getting out of the vehicle, push the

lock tab down and close the door. To

lock the driver's door, pull the

outside door handle and push the

lock tab down. Release the handle,

then close the door.

Remove the key from the

ignition switch only when

parked.

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All doors lock when you push down

the lock tab on the driver's door, or

lock the driver's door from the

Power Door Locks

outside with the key. Only the driver's

door unlocks when you use the key

or lock tab. To unlock the passen-

gers' doors, use the master door lock

switch or the lock tab on each door.

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

The front doors can be locked and

unlocked from the outside with the

key.

The master door lock switch allows

control of all door locks from the

driver's door. Push the switch down

to lock all doors, and up to unlock

them.

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LED

Horn Operation

The ceiling light (if the ceiling light

switch is in the center position) will

come on when you press the

UNLOCK button. If you do not open

any of the doors, the light will go out

in about 30 seconds and the doors

will automatically relock. If you

relock the doors with the remote

transmitter before 30 seconds have

elapsed, the light will go off

The horn will sound when you push

the LOCK button twice within five

seconds after first push.

LOCK

BUTTON

TAILGATE

RELEASE

BUTTON

immediately.

UNLOCK

BUTTON

PANIC

BUTTON

You cannot lock or unlock the doors

with the remote transmitter if any

door is not fully closed or the key is

in the ignition switch.

On EXmodel

You can lock and unlock your vehicle

with the remote transmitter. When

you push the LOCK button, all doors

lock.

To open the tailgate, push and hold

the TAILGATE RELEASE button

for approximately one second.

When you push the UNLOCK button

once, only the driver's door unlocks.

The remaining doors unlock when

you push the button a second time.

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Panic Mode

Replacing the Battery

When the remote transmitter's

battery begins to get weak, it may

take several pushes on the button to

lock or unlock the doors, and the

LED will get dim. Replace the

battery as soon as possible.

Panic mode allows you to remotely

activate your vehicle's security

system to attract attention. When

activated, the horn will sound for

about 30 seconds. To activate panic

mode, press and hold the PANIC

button for about one second.

Open

Close

Battery type: CR2025

To cancel Panic mode before 30

seconds, press any button on the

remote transmitter. You can also

turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

To replace the battery, remove the

round cover on the back of the trans-

mitter by turning it counterclockwise

with a coin.

Panic mode will not activate if the

key is in the ignition switch.

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Transmitter Care

As required by the FCC:

BATTERY

ROUND

COVER

Avoid severe shock to the trans-

mitter, such as dropping or throwing

it. Also, protect it from extreme hot

or cold temperatures.

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any

interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

CUSHION

RING

Clean the transmitter case with a

soft cloth. Do not use strong

cleaners or solvents that could harm

the case. Immersing the transmitter

in any liquid will harm the trans-

mitter and cause it to not function

properly.

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's

Remove the old battery and note the

polarity. Make sure the polarity of

the new battery is the same (+ side

facing up), then insert it in the

transmitter.

authority to operate (he equipment.

If you lose a transmitter, you will

need to have the replacement

programmed to your vehicle's

system by your Honda dealer. Any

other transmitters you have will also

need to be reprogrammed.

This device complies with Industry

CanadaStandardRSS-210.

Operation is subject to the following (wo

conditions: (1) this device may not cause

interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device.

Reinstall the cushion ring. Align the

mark on the cover with the

mark on the transmitter,

then set the cover in place and turn it

clockwise.

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Childproof Door Locks

Tailgate

LEVER

KEY

LOCK

TAILGATE UNLOCK BUTTON

Push the tailgate unlock button

on the dashboard under the left

air vent.

1. You can open the tailgate in two

ways:

The childproof door locks are

designed to prevent children seated

in the rear from accidentally opening

the rear doors. Each rear door has a

lock lever near the edge. With the

lever in the LOCK position, the door

cannot be opened from the inside

regardless of the position of the lock

tab. To open the door, pull the lock

tab up and use the outside door

handle.

Use the ignition key to open the

tailgate lock.

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HATCH GLASS

HANDLE

STOP

DOOR

2. The hatch glass will pop up

slightly.

To keep the tailgate door open on an

incline, use the stop in the tool kit.

The tool kit is in the right cargo floor

pocket. Put the stop on the support

strut as shown.

4. Pull the handle on the door and

pull the door open.

3. Lift up the hatch glass fully.

To close the tailgate, always close

the lower door first. Then, lower the

hatch glass and press on it until it

latches.

Make sure the door and the hatch

glass are locked securely before

driving.

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Keys and Locks, Seats

Glove Box

Front Seat Adjustments

See pages 12 — 14 for importantsafety

information and warnings about how to

properly position seats and seat-backs.

An open glove box can cause

serious injury to your passenger

in a crash, even if the

passenger is wearing the seat

belt.

Make all seat adjustments before

you start driving.

Always keep the glove box

closed while driving.

Open the glove box by pulling the

bottom of the handle. Close it with a

firm push. Lock or unlock the glove

box with the master key.

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Seats

Driver's Seat Height Adjustment

To change the angle of the seat-back,

pull up on the lever on the outside of

the seat bottom. Move the seat-back

to the desired position and release

the lever. Let the seal-back latch in

the new position.

To adjust the seat forward and

backward, pull up on the lever under

the seat cushion's front edge. Move

the seat to the desired position and

release the lever. Try to move the

seat to make sure it is locked in

position.

The height of your driver's seat is

adjustable. Turn the front dial on the

outside of the seat cushion to raise

the front of the seat bottom and turn

the rear dial to raise the rear.

Make all seat adjustments before

you start driving.

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Head Restraints

See page 14 for important safety

information and a warning about how to

properlyposition the head restraints,

To remove a head restraint for

cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as

it will go. Push the release button

and pull the restraint out of the seat-

back.

The head restraints help protect you

and your passengers from whiplash

and other injuries. They are most

effective when you adjust them so

the back of the occupant's head rests

against the center of the restraint. A

taller person should adjust the

RELEASE BUTTON

restraint as high as possible.

The head restraints adjust for height.

You need both hands to adjust the

restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it

while driving. To raise it, pull upward.

To lower the restraint, push the

release button sideways and push

the restraint down.

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Rear Seat-back Adjustment

Rear Seat Armrest

See pages 12 — 14 for important safely

information and warnings about how to

properly position seals and seat-backs.

The angle of the rear seat-backs can

be adjusted separately. To change

the angle of the seat-back, pull up on

the knob on the top of the seat-back.

Move the seat-back to the desired

position, then release the knob.

Make sure the seat-back latches in

the new position.

The rear seat armrest is located at

the center of the rear seat. Pivot it

down to use it.

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Reclining the Front and Rear

Seat-backs

EX m odel

3. Pull up the lever on the side of the

rear seat. Lift the rear edge of the

seat bottom until the seat latches.

You can recline the seat-backs on the

front and rear seats to make a large

cushioned area. To do this:

2. Lift the slide lever and slide the

front seat forward as far as it will

go. Pull up the seat-back angle

adjustment lever, then pivot the

seat-back backward. Release the

lever when the seat-back is even

with the cushion on the rear seat.

1. Remove the front seat head

restraint and put it in the pocket of

the seat-back.

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Folding Rear Seat

The left and right halves of the rear

seat can be folded up separately to

create more cargo space.

Reverse this procedure to return the

seats to their upright positions.

Make sure you install the head

restraints, and that the seats are

locked securely in place before

driving.

4. Pull up on the knob on top of the

seat-back and pivot the rear seat-

back backward. Release the knob

when the seat-back is reclined as

far as it will go.

1. Store the latch plate for the center

lap belt by rolling up the belt and

pushing it into the seat pocket.

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STRAP

2. Pull the strap to release the seat

bottom. Pivot the seat bottom

forward.

Put the head restraint behind the

seat bottom as shown.

Pass the fastening strap through the

hole of the head restraint and fasten

it with the velcro strap.

3. Remove the head restraint and

pull up on the knob on the top of

the seat-back. Pivot the seat-back

forward.

Reverse this procedure to return the

seat to the upright position. Make

sure that the seat is locked securely

before driving.

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Seats, Power Windows

Make sure any items stored in the

cargo area are secured. Loose items

can fly forward and cause injury if

you have to brake hard.

Power Windows

DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH

Your vehicle's windows are electri-

cally-powered. Turn the ignition

switch to ON (II) to raise or lower

any window.

Each door has a switch that controls

its window. To open the window,

push the switch down and hold it-

Release the switch when you want

the window to stop. Close the

window by pushing the switch up

and holding it.

MAIN SWITCH

There is a master power window

control panel on the dashboard. To

open any of the passengers' windows,

push clown on the appropriate switch

and hold it down until the window

reaches the desired position. To

close the window, push up on the

window switch. Release the switch

when the window gets to the position

you want.

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Power Windows, Mirrors

The AUTO function only works to

lower the driver's window. To raise

the window, you must push the

window switch up and hold it until

the window reaches the desired

position.

Mirrors

Closing a power window on

someone's hands or fingers can

cause serious injury.

TAB

Make sure your passengers are

away from the windows before

closing them.

The MAIN switch controls power to

the passengers' windows. With this

switch off, the passengers' windows

cannot be raised or lowered. The

MAIN switch does not affect the

driver's window. Keep the MAIN

switch off when you have children in

the vehicle so they do not injure

themselves by operating the

The master control panel also con-

tains these extra features:

AUTO — To open the driver's

window fully, push the window

switch firmly down and release it.

The window automatically goes all

the way down. To stop the window

from going all the way down, push

the window switch up briefly.

To open the driver's window only

partially, push the window switch

down lightly and hold it. The window

will stop as soon as you release the

switch.

Keep the inside and outside mirrors

clean and adjusted for best visibility.

Be sure to adjust the mirrors before

you start driving.

windows unintentionally.

The inside mirror has day and night

positions. The night position reduces

glare from headlights behind you.

Flip the tab on the bottom edge of

the mirror to select the day or night

position.

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Mirrors, ParkingBrake

Adjusting the Power Mirrors

Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

SELECTOR SWITCH

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

To apply the parking brake, pull the

lever up fully. To release it, pull up

slightly, push the button, and lower

the lever. The parking brake light on

the instrument panel should go out

when the parking brake is fully

released (see page 54 ).

Adjust the outside mirrors with the

adjustment switch on the left side of

the dashboard:

3. Push the appropriate edge of the

adjustment switch to move the

mirror right, left, up or down.

1. Turn the ignition switch UN (II).

4. When you finish, move the

selector switch to the center (off)

position. This turns off the

2. Move the selector switch to L

(driver's side) or R (passenger's

side).

adjustment switch soyou can't

move a mirror out of position by

accidentally bumping the switch.

NOTICE

Drivingthevehiclewiththeparkeing

brake applied can damage the rear

brakes and axles.

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Digital Clock, Center Table

Digital Clock

Center Table

3. Press and hold the M button until

the numbers advance to the

desired minutes.

H

M

R (RESET)

You can use the RESET button to

quickly set the time to the nearest

hour. If the displayed time is before

the half hour, pressing RESET

button sets the clock back to the

previous hour. If the displayed time

is after the half hour, pressing the

RESET button sets the clock for-

ward to the beginning of the next

hour.

The digital clock displays the time

with the ignition switch ON (II).

To set the clock:

To use the center table, pull up the

outside edge of the table until it

latches. To store it, pull the lever and

lower the table.

For example:

1:06 would RESET to 1:00.

1:52 would RESET to 2:00.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) to

display the time.

2. Press and hold the H button until

the hour advances to the desired

hour.

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CenterTable, Beverage Holder

Beverage Holder

The center table also has a beverage

holder.

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To use the beverage holder, pull on

the front. Push the holder all the way

in to close it.

Sitting on or getting under the table,

or putting heavy objects on the table,

may damage or deform it.

Do not put any items on the table

while driving. They may fall down or

fly around when you go around

corners or brake hard.

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Beverage Holder, Built-in Table

Built-in Table

There is another beverage holder on

each rear door for the rear seat

passengers. Pivot it down to use it.

The cargo area floor can be taken

out and used as a table.

Be careful when you are using the

beverage holder. A spilled liquid that

is very hot can scald you or your

passengers. Liquid can also spill

from the rear seat beverage holders

when you close the rear doors.

Spilled liquids can also damage the

upholstery, carpeting, and electrical

components in the interior.

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Built-inTable

HANDLE

To fold the legs, pull on the middle

of each locking arm.

Unfold the legs. Lock them in place

by pushing on the middle of the

locking arms. Make sure all four are

locked.

To remove the table, pull up the

carpet. Lift and pull on the handle to

slide the table out.

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Built-in Table, Center Pocket, Storage Box

Center Pocket

Storage Box

Put the projections on the table into

the holes in the cargo area floor.

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Open the center pocket by pushing

the handle down. Close it with a firm

push.

A storage box is located under the

front passenger's seat. To use it, pull

upward slightly on the front center

edge of the box to disengage the

locking tabs then pull forward to

slide the box out.

Using the Built-in Table

Be sure to lock the legs of the

table.

Do not stand on the table.

Do not put a weight of over 44 Ibs

(20 kg) on the table.

Hot items such as pots, pans, or

kettles should not be placed

directly on the table.

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Cargo Floor Pockets, Accessory Power Socket

Cargo Floor Pockets

Accessory Power Socket

To use the accessory power socket,

pull down on the cover. The ignition

switch must be in ACCESSORY (I)

or ON (II).

You can store small items in the

pockets located on both sides of the

cargo area.

There are two accessory power

sockets: one in the dashboard by the

front ashtray and the other on the

left side of the cargo area.

These sockets are intended to supply

power for 12 volt DC accessories

that are rated 120 watts or less (10

amps).

They will not power an automotive

type cigarette lighter element.

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TailgatePocket, CargoHooks

Cargo Hooks

Tailgate Pocket

HOOKS

The hook on the tailgate door pivots,

allowing items to be stored in

different ways. Make sure any items

put on this hook weigh less than 6.5

Ibs (3 kg), or you could damage the

hook.

To use the tailgate pocket, turn the

knobs and remove the lid. Items

storedinthispocket can be secured

by the belts inside the pocket.

The hooks on the floor of the cargo

areaenableyoutotie down items

stored in the back. Make sure all

stored items are secured before

driving.

Do not open or close the tailgate

door with cargo on this hook.

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Ashtray, Interior Lights

Ashtray

Ceiling Light

NOTICE

ASHTRAY

Use the ashtray only for cigarettes,

cigars, and other sm oking m aterials.

To prevent a possible fire and dam age

to your vehicle, don't put paper or

other things that can burn in the

ashtray.

DOOR ACTIVATED

The ceiling light has a three-position

switch. In the OFF position, the light

does not come on. In the center

position, the ceiling light comes on

when you open any door. In the ON

position, the ceiling light stays on

continuously.

Open the front ashtray by pulling on

the bottom edge. Push it in to close it.

To remove the ashtray for emptying,

push clown on the metal plate inside,

then pull the ashtray out completely.

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Interior Lights

Cargo Area Light

Ignition Switch Light

Spotlights

IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT

DOOR ACTIVATED

The ignition switch light comes on

when you open the driver's door, and

stays on several seconds after you

close the door.

Turn on the spotlight by pushing the

button next to each light. Push the

button again to turn it oil. You can

use the spotlights at all times.

The cargo area light has a three-

position switch. In the OFF position,

the light does not come on. In the

center position, the light comes on

when you open the tailgate. In the

ON position, the light stays on

continuously.

On EX model

The ceiling light (with the switch in

the center position) also comes on

when you unlock the door with the

remote transmitter (see page 72 ).

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