Controls Near the Steering Wheel

The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving INSTRUMENT PANEL HAZARD WARNING WINDSHIELD features you use most often. The left BRIGHTNESS LIGHTS WIPERS/ (P. 62) (P. 64) WASHERS lever controls the turn signals, (P. 63) headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield washers and wipers.

The rear window defogger switch is on the dashboard to the right of the center air vents.

The tilt adjustment lever on the underside of the steering column allows you to tilt the steering wheel.

HEADLIGHTS/ TILT HORN BUTTONS REAR WINDOW TURN SIGNALS ADJUSTMENT DEFOGGER (P. 61) (P. 65) (P. 64)

Instruments and Controls Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Headlights If you leave the lights on with the To flash the high beams, pull the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) turn signal lever back lightly, then or LOCK (0), you will hear a release it. The high beams will come reminder beeper when you open the on and go off. 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 The rotating switch on the left lever reduced brightness when you turn controls the lights. Turning this the ignition switch to ON (II) and switch to the position turns release the parking brake. They on the parking lights, taillights, remain on until you turn the ignition instrument panel lights, side-marker To change between low beams and off, even if you set the parking brake. lights, and rear license plate lights. high beams, pull the turn signal lever Turning the switch to the until you hear a click, then let go. The headlights revert to normal position turns on the headlights. The blue high beam indicator will operation when you turn them on light (see page 56). with the switch.

Instruments and Controls Controls Near the Steering Wheel

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 Signal a turn or lane change with this of the instrument panel controls the lever. Push down on the lever to brightness of the instrument panel signal a left turn, and up to signal a lights. Turn the dial to adjust the right turn. If you push it up or down brightness. all the way, the turn signal continues to blink even when you release the lever. It shuts off automatically as you complete the turn.

Instruments and Controls Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Windshield Wipers Windshield Washers

The right lever controls the wind- To operate the wipers in mist mode, To clean the windshield, pull back on shield wipers and washers. The push the control lever down. The the wiper control lever. The washers rotary switch at the end of the lever wipers run at high speed until you spray until you release the lever. has three positions: release the lever. This gives you a INT: intermittent quick way to clear the windshield. The wipers run at low speed while low speed you're pulling the lever, then high speed complete one more sweep of the windshield after you release it. In intermittent, the wipers operate every few seconds. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continu- ously.

Instruments and Controls Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Rear Window Wiper and Washer Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger

On U.S. DX and Canadian models Push the red button to the left of the The rear window defogger will clear To turn on the rear window wiper, center vents to turn on the hazard fog, frost, and thin ice from the turn the ring clockwise to ON. To warning lights (four-way flashers). window. Push the defogger button to also use the rear window washer, This causes all four outside turn turn it on and off. The light in the turn the ring clockwise past ON. The signals and both indicators in the button lights to show the defogger is washer will spray as long as you hold instrument panel to flash. Use the on. If you do not turn it off, the the ring in this position. If you turn hazard warning lights if you need to defogger will shut itself off after the ring counterclockwise from the park in a dangerous area near heavy about 25 minutes. It also shuts off OFF position, the washer will spray traffic, or if your car is disabled. when you turn off the ignition. You without activating the rear window have to turn it on again when you wiper. restart the car.

Instruments and Controls Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Make sure the rear window is clear 3. Push the lever up to lock the and you have good visibility before steering wheel in that position. starting to drive. The defogger wires on the inside of 4. Make sure you have securely the rear window can be accidentally locked the steering wheel in place damaged. When cleaning the glass, by trying to move it up and down. always wipe side to side.

Steering Wheel Adjustment See page 17 for import ant safety information about how to properly position the steering wheel. Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving. To adjust the steering wheel upward or downward:

1. Push the lever under the steering Adjusting the steering wheel column all the way down. position while driving may cause you to lose control of the 2. Move the steering wheel to the car and be seriously injured in a desired position, making sure the crash. wheel points toward your chest, not toward your face. Make sure Adjust the steering wheel only you can see the instrument panel when the car is stopped. gauges and the indicator lights.

Instruments and Controls