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EnglishInstruments and Controls for your Honda CR-V 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.
Rear Window Wiper and
Rear Seat Armrest...................... 80
Reclining the Front and
Rear Seat-backs...................... 81
Folding Rear Seat....................... 82
Cargo Area Light........................ 95
Ignition Switch Light.................. 95
Rear Window Defogger............. 63
Ignition Switch............................ 69
Power Door Locks...................... 71
Driver's Seat Height
Tachometer.................................56
Maintenance Required
Controls Near the Steering
Headlights...................................60
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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
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
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.
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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Gauges
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.
(P.63)
(P.60)
SHIFT LEVER
(P.158)
(P.86)
The hazard warning switch is on the
dashboard between the center air
vents.
WINDSHIELD
(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
(P.84)
(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.
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
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
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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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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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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Seats
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
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
remote transmitter (see page 72 ).
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