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Suzuki SX4 (2010 year). Manual - part 5

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BEFORE DRIVING

Instrument Cluster

1. Speedometer

2. Tachometer

3. Fuel gauge

4. Temperature gauge

5. Information display

6. Trip meter selector knob

7. Indicator selector knob

8. Warning and indicator lights

EXAMPLE

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4

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3

1

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Warning and Indicator Lights

inflation pressure as specified in the vehi-

cle placard and owner’s manual.

WARNING

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

The low tire pressure warning light is also

The load rating of your tires is

used to inform you of a TPMS malfunction.

reduced at lower inflation pressures.

When the system detects a malfunction,

If your tires become even moderately

this light will flash for approximately one

under-inflated, the vehicle load may

minute and then remain continuously illu-

exceed the load rating of the tires,

minated. This sequence will be repeated

which can lead to tire failure. The low

approximately ten minutes after subse-

tire pressure warning light will not

quent the ignition switch is turned on as

alert you of this condition. The warn-

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long as the malfunction exists.

ing light will only come on when one

As an added safety feature, your vehicle

or more of your tires become signifi-

has been equipped with a tire pressure

NOTE:

cantly under-inflated. Check and

monitoring system (TPMS) that uses a low

The low tire pressure warning light may not

adjust your tire inflation pressure at

tire pressure warning light to inform you

come on immediately if you have a sudden

least once a month. Refer to “Tires”

when one or more of your tires is signifi-

loss of air pressure.

in the

“INSPECTION AND MAINTE-

cantly under-inflated.

NANCE” section.

WARNING

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, this light comes on briefly so

If the low tire pressure warning light

you can check that the light is working.

does not come on when the ignition

is turned to the

“ON” position, or

When the low tire pressure warning light is

comes on and blinks while driving

lit, one or more of your tires is significantly

there may be a problem with the tire

under-inflated. You should stop and check

pressure monitoring system. Have

your tires as soon as possible, and inflate

your vehicle inspected by an autho-

them to the proper pressure as indicated

rized SUZUKI dealer. Even if the light

on the vehicle’s tire information placard.

turns off after blinking, indicating

Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire

that monitoring system has recov-

causes the tire to overheat and can lead to

ered, make sure to have an autho-

tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces

rized SUZUKI dealer check the

fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may

system.

affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping

ability. Each tire, including the spare,

should be checked at least once a month

when cold and set to the recommended

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Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System”

Brake System Warning Light

WARNING

in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-

tion for additional details on the tire pres-

If the low tire pressure warning light

sure monitoring system. Refer to “Tires” in

comes on and stays on, reduce your

the “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE”

speed and avoid abrupt steering and

section for information

on

maintaining

braking. Stop in a safe place as soon

proper tire pressure.

as possible and check your tires.

• If you have a flat tire, replace it with

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the spare tire. Refer to

“Jacking

Instructions” in the “EMERGENCY

This light comes on briefly when the igni-

SERVICE” section. Refer to

tion switch is turned to the “ON” position.

“Replacing Tires and/or Wheels”

The light also comes on under the follow-

for instructions on how to restore

ing conditions: 1) when the parking brake

normal operation of the tire pres-

is engaged and 2) when the fluid in the

sure monitoring system after you

brake fluid reservoir falls below the speci-

have had a flat tire.

fied level. The light should go out after fully

• If one or more of your tires is

releasing the parking brake, if the fluid

under-inflated, adjust the inflation

level in the brake fluid reservoir is ade-

pressure in all of your tires to the

quate.

recommended inflation pressure as

If this light and the ABS warning light stay

soon as possible.

on, or come on simultaneously when driv-

Be aware that driving on a signifi-

ing, then there may be something wrong

cantly under-inflated tire can cause

with both the rear brake proportioning

the tire to overheat and can lead to

valve function and anti-lock function of the

tire failure, and may affect steering

ABS.

control and brake effectiveness. This

If the brake system warning light comes on

could lead to an accident, resulting in

while you are driving the vehicle, it may

severe injury or death.

mean that there is something wrong with

the vehicle’s brake system. If this happens,

you should:

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1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.

NOTE:

For details of the ABS, refer to “Anti-Lock

Because the disc brake system is self-

Brake System (ABS)” in the “OPERATING

WARNING

adjusting, the fluid level will drop as the

YOUR VEHICLE” section.

brake pads become worn.

Remember that stopping distance

Replenishing the brake fluid reservoir is

SLIP Indicator Light (if equipped)

may be longer, you may have to push

considered normal periodic maintenance.

harder on the pedal, and the pedal

may go down farther than normal.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

Warning Light

2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and

stopping on the shoulder of the road.

3) If you determine that it is safe, drive

cautiously at low speed to the nearest

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dealer for repairs,

or

ESP^® is a registered trademark of Daimler

4) Have the vehicle towed to the nearest

AG.

dealer for repairs.

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WARNING

When the ignition switch is turned to the

This light blinks 5 times per second when

“ON” position, the light comes on briefly so

one of the ESP^® systems other than ABS

If any of the following conditions

you can check that the light is working. If

is activated. If this light blinks, drive care-

occur, you should immediately ask

the light stays on, or comes on when driv-

fully.

your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the

ing, there may be something wrong with

brake system.

When the ignition switch is turned to the

the ABS.

• If the brake system warning light

“ON” position, the light comes on briefly so

does not go out after the parking

If the ABS light and the brake system

you can check that the light is working. If

brake has been fully released.

warning light stay on, or come on simulta-

the light stays on, or comes on when driv-

• If the brake system warning light

neously when driving, then there may be

ing and remains on, there may be some-

does not come on when the igni-

something wrong with both the rear brake

thing wrong with the ESP^® systems (other

tion switch is turned to the “ON”

proportioning valve function and anti-lock

than ABS). You should have the system

position.

function of the ABS.

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

• If the brake system warning light

dealer.

If one of these happens, have the system

comes on at any time during vehi-

inspected by your SUZUKI dealer. If the

cle operation.

ABS becomes inoperative, the brake sys-

tem will function as an ordinary brake sys-

tem that has no ABS.

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NOTE:

“ESP” (Electronic Stability

“ESP OFF” Indicator Light

When you disconnect and re-connect the

Program) Warning Light

(if equipped)

battery, ESP^® system functions other than

(if equipped)

ABS will be deactivated and the slip indica-

tor light will blink 1 time per second. For

details on how to reactive the ESP^® sys-

tems, refer to “SLIP Indicator Light” in the

“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

For details of the ESP^® systems, refer to

“Electronic Stability Program

(ESP^®)” in

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the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-

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When the ignition switch is turned to the

tion.

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, this light comes on briefly so

“ON” position, the light comes on briefly so

you can check that the light is working.

WARNING

you can check that the light is working. If

When the “ESP OFF” switch is pushed to

The ESP^®

systems cannot prevent

the light stays on, or comes on when driv-

turn off the ESP^® systems

(other than

accidents. Always drive carefully.

ing, there may be something wrong with

ABS), the “ESP OFF” light comes on and

the ESP^® systems (other than ABS). You

stays on.

should have the system inspected by an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

For details of the ESP^® systems, refer to

“Electronic Stability Program

(ESP^®)” in

For details of the ESP^® systems, refer to

the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-

“Electronic Stability Program

(ESP^®)” in

tion.

the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-

tion.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Oil Pressure Light

Charging Light

Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light

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50G052

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This light comes on when the ignition

This light comes on when the ignition

If the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled when

switch is turned to the “ON” position, and

switch is turned to the “ON” position, and

the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

goes out when the engine is started. The

goes out when the engine is started. The

position, this light will come on and then

light will come on and remain on if there is

light will come on and remain on if there is

blink. When the light comes on, a buzzer

insufficient oil pressure. If the light comes

something wrong with the battery charging

will also sound intermittently for about 6

on when driving, pull off the road as soon

system. If the light comes on when the

seconds. The reminder will repeat several

as you can and stop the engine. Check the

engine is running, the charging system

times under certain conditions until the

oil level and add oil if necessary. If there is

should be inspected immediately by your

driver’s seat belt is buckled. After repeating

enough oil, the lubrication system should

SUZUKI dealer.

several times, the reminder will be can-

be inspected by your SUZUKI dealer

celed even if the driver’s seat belt remains

before you drive the vehicle again.

unbuckled.

For details about the seat belt reminder,

CAUTION

refer to

“Seat Belts and Child Restraint

• If you operate the engine with this

Systems” in this section.

light on, severe engine damage can

result.

WARNING

• Do not rely on the Oil Pressure

It is absolutely essential that the

Light to indicate the need to add

driver and passengers wear their seat

oil. Be sure to periodically check

belts at all times. Persons who are

the engine oil level.

not wearing seat belts have a much

greater risk of injury if an accident

occurs. Make a regular habit of buck-

ling your seat belt before putting the

key in the ignition.

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AIR BAG Light

Malfunction Indicator Light

CAUTION

Continuing to drive the vehicle when

the malfunction indicator light is on

or blinking can cause permanent

damage to the vehicle’s emission

control system, and can affect fuel

economy and driveability.

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This light monitors inflators, crash sensors,

Your vehicle has a computer-controlled

NOTE:

seat belt pretensioners, the front passen-

emission control system. A malfunction

If the fuel filler cap is not installed fully, the

ger sensing system, and corresponding

indicator light is provided on the instrument

electrical system gets wet (such as by driv-

electrical circuits.

panel to indicate when it is necessary to

ing through a deep puddle of water) or the

This light blinks or comes on for several

have the emission control system serviced.

fuel tank gets nearly empty, the malfunc-

seconds when the ignition switch is turned

The malfunction indicator light comes on

tion indicator light may come on. If so, the

to the “ON” position so you can check if the

when the ignition switch is turned to the

light will go off after driving a few times

light is working. The light will come on and

“ON” position to let you know the light is

after the fuel filler cap is installed fully, the

stay on if there is a problem in the air bag

working and goes out when the engine is

electrical system dries out or the fuel tank

system or the seat belt pretensioner sys-

started.

is filled.

tem.

If the malfunction indicator light comes on

or blinks when the engine is running, ser-

WARNING

vice to the emission control system is nec-

If the AIR BAG light does not blink or

essary. Bring the vehicle to your SUZUKI

come on when the ignition switch is

dealer to have the emission control system

turned to the “ON” position or stays

serviced right away and avoid hard accel-

on or comes on when driving, the air

eration until the service is performed.

bag system or the seat belt preten-

Also, if the light comes on, there may be

sioner system may not work properly.

something wrong with the continuously

Have both systems inspected by an

variable transaxle system. Have the sys-

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

tem inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Low Fuel Warning Light

If any door (including the tailgate of SX4) is

Keyless Start System Indicator

open when the vehicle is moving, a ding

Light (if equipped)

sounds to remind you to close all doors

completely.

“CRUISE” Indicator Light

(if equipped)

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If this light comes on, fill the fuel tank

immediately.

When you push the ignition switch for vehi-

When this light comes on, a ding sounds

cle with the keyless start system, this light

once to remind you to fill the fuel.

will come on in blue or red. If this light

If you do not fill the fuel, a ding sounds

comes on in blue, you can turn the ignition

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every time when the ignition switch is

switch without using an ignition key. If this

turned to “ON”.

When the cruise control system is on, this

light comes on in red, you cannot turn the

light will be on.

ignition switch without using an ignition

NOTE:

key. For details, refer to “Ignition Switch” in

The activation point of this light varies

“SET” Indicator Light (if equipped)

the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-

depending on road conditions (for exam-

tion.

ple, slope or curve) and driving conditions

If this light blinks in red, it reminds you that

because of fuel moving in the tank.

the remote controller is not in the vehicle.

For details, refer to “Keyless Start System

Open Door Warning Light

Remote Controller/Keyless Entry System

Transmitter” in this section.

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When the vehicle’s speed is controlled by

the cruise control system, this light will be

on.

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This light remains on until all doors (includ-

ing the tailgate of SX4) are completely

closed.

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Illumination Indicator Light

High Beam Indicator Light

system inspected by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

If the oil temperature of the parts for i-AWD

system is high, this light will blink. The “i-

AWD AUTO” or “i-AWD LOCK” mode will

be changed to the “2WD” mode automati-

cally to prevent a damage of the parts for i-

AWD system.

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This indicator light comes on while the

This indicator comes on when headlight

NOTE:

position lights, tail light and/or the head-

high beams are turned on.

If you restart the engine, the light will stop

lights are on.

blinking temporarily.

intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-AWD)

Turn Signal Indicators

AUTO Indicator Light (if equipped)

For details, refer to “Using the 2WD/i-AWD

Switch” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-

CLE” section.

NOTE:

When the vehicle speed is increased, the

“i-AWD LOCK” mode will be changed to

the

“i-AWD AUTO” mode automatically.

The “i-AWD AUTO” indicator light will come

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on and stay on.

When you turn on the left or right turn sig-

When the ignition switch is turned to the

nals, the corresponding green arrow on the

“ON” position, the light comes on briefly so

instrument panel will flash along with the

you can check that the light is working.

respective turn signal lights.

When the 2WD/i-AWD switch is in the “i-

When you turn on the hazard warning

AWD AUTO” mode with the ignition switch

switch, both arrows will flash along with all

in the “ON” position, the light comes on

of the turn signal lights.

and stays on.

If the light and the “i-AWD LOCK” indicator

light stay on or come on simultaneously

when driving, there may be something

wrong with the i-AWD system. Have the

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intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-AWD)

For details of the

“i-AWD LOCK” mode,

Speedometer

LOCK Indicator Light (if equipped)

refer to “Using the 2WD/i-AWD Switch” in

the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-

EXAMPLE

tion.

CAUTION

Do not operate your vehicle in “i-

AWD LOCK” mode on dry hard sur-

faces.

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When the ignition switch is turned to the

Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) Indi-

“ON” position, this light comes on briefly so

cator Light (if equipped)

you can check that the light is working.

The light comes on when the 2WD/i-AWD

switch is changed to the “i-AWD LOCK”

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mode from the “i-AWD AUTO” mode.

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed

If the light and the “i-AWD AUTO” indicator

in km/h and mph.

light stay on or come on simultaneously

when driving, there may be something

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wrong with the i-AWD system. Have the

With the D.R.L. system, the headlights

system inspected by an authorized

light, but are dimmer than the low beam,

SUZUKI dealer.

when the following three conditions are all

met. Whenever the D.R.L. system is oper-

NOTE:

ating, the D.R.L. indicator light remains on.

• When the vehicle speed is increased,

the “i-AWD LOCK” mode will be changed

Conditions for D.R.L. system operation

to the

“i-AWD AUTO” mode automati-

1) The engine is running.

cally. The “i-AWD AUTO” indicator light

2) The parking brake is released.

will come on and stay on.

3) The headlights are off.

• When the ignition switch is turned to the

“OFF” position, the “i-AWD LOCK” mode

is canceled.

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Tachometer

Fuel Gauge

If the low fuel warning light (1) comes on,

fill the fuel tank immediately.

When the low fuel warning light (1) comes

EXAMPLE

(2)

on, a ding sounds once to remind you to fill

the fuel.

If you do not fill the fuel, a ding sounds

every time when the ignition switch is

turned to “ON”.

CAUTION

(1)

Avoid driving with an extremely low

fuel level. Running out of fuel could

cause the engine to misfire, damag-

ing the catalytic converter.

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NOTE:

The tachometer indicates engine speed in

When the ignition

switch is in

the “ON”

The activation point of the low

fuel warning

revolutions per minute.

position, this gauge gives an approximate

light (1) varies depending on

road condi-

indication of the amount of fuel

in the fuel

tions

(for example, slope

or

curve) and

CAUTION

tank. “F” stands for

full and “E”

stands for

driving conditions

because

of

fuel moving

empty.

in the tank.

Never drive with the engine speed

indicator in the red zone or severe

If the indicator gets

off the graduation of

The mark (2) indicates that the fuel filler

engine damage can result.

“E” (not character “E”), refill the tank as

door is located on the left side of the vehi-

soon as possible.

cle.

NOTE:

The indicator moves a little depending on

road conditions

(for example, slope or

curve) and driving conditions because of

fuel moving in the tank.

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Temperature Gauge

Information display

Display (E)

Clock (if equipped)

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

The display (A)

shows instantaneous fuel

consumption

with a bar graph only when

the vehicle is

moving.

(A)

(C)

EXAMPLE

(B)

(D)

(E)

(1)

(3)

(2)

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NOTE:

When the

ignition switch is in the

“ON”

(1) Trip meter selector knob

• The display does not show the bar graph

position, this gauge

indicates the engine

(2) Indicator selector knob

unless the vehicle is moving.

coolant temperature.

Under normal driving

(3) Information display

• The indicated maximum value of instan-

conditions,

the indicator should stay within

taneous fuel consumption is

80. No

When the ignition switch is in the “ON”

more than 80 will be indicated on the dis-

the normal, acceptable temperature range

position, the information display shows the

between

“H” and

“C”. If the indicator

play even if the actual instantaneous fuel

following information.

consumption is higher.

approaches “H”, overheating is indicated.

Follow the instructions for engine overheat-

Display (A)

• The indication on the display may be

ing in the “EMERGENCY SERVICE” sec-

Instantaneous fuel consumption

delayed if fuel consumption is greatly

tion.

affected by driving conditions.

Display (B)

• The display shows estimated values.

Trip meter / Average fuel consumption /

Indications may not be the same as

CAUTION

Driving range / Thermometer

actual values.

Continuing to drive the vehicle when

Display (C)

engine overheating is indicated can

Transaxle selector position indicator

result in severe engine damage.

(for CVT)

Display (D)

Odometer / Illumination control setting

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You can turn off or on the indication of

indication of instantaneous fuel con-

instantaneous fuel consumption according

sumption.

EXAMPLE

to the following instruction.

WARNING

(a)

EXAMPLE

If you attempt to adjust the display

while driving, you could lose control

of the vehicle.

Do not attempt to adjust the display

(b)

while driving.

NOTE:

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When you reconnect the negative (-) ter-

minal to the battery, the indication of the

1) Change the display (B) to the driving

instantaneous fuel consumption will be

range by pushing the indicator selector

(c)

reinitialized. Change the indication again to

knob (2).

your preference.

EXAMPLE

Trip meter / Average Fuel Consumption /

Driving Range / Thermometer

(d)

When the ignition switch is in the “ON”

(Initial

setting)

position, the display (B) shows one of the

following five indications, trip meter A, trip

meter B, average fuel consumption, driving

range or thermometer.

(e)

To switch the display indication (B), push

the trip meter selector knob (1) or the indi-

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cator selector knob (2) quickly.

Push

the

trip

meter

selector

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knob (1).

2) While pushing and holding the trip

Push the indicator

selector

meter selector knob (1), turn the indica-

knob (2).

tor selector knob (2) to turn off or on the

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Thermometer

Transaxle selector position indicator

The thermometer indicates the outside

EXAMPLE

(for CVT)

temperature.

EXAMPLE

(h)

(g)

(Initial

EXAMPLE

(f)

setting)

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When the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position, the display (C) indicates the gear

If the outside temperature nears freezing,

position (g).

the mark (f) will appear on the display.

When using the manual mode, the display

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(C) indicates the manual mode indicator

NOTE:

NOTE:

(h).

• The outside temperature indication is not

the actual outside temperature when

When you reconnect the negative (-) ter-

For details on how to use the transaxle,

driving at low speed, or when stopped.

minal to the battery, the unit of temperature

refer to

“Using the Transaxle” in the

• If there is something wrong with the ther-

will be reinitialized. Change the unit again

“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

mometer, or just after the ignition switch

to your preference.

is turned to the “ON” position, the display

may not indicate the outside tempera-

ture.

• The mark (f) will appear whenever the

outside temperature is near freezing,

even if the display does not show the

thermometer.

To change the unit of temperature, while

pushing and holding the trip meter selector

knob (1), turn the indicator selector knob

(2).

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Odometer / Illumination Control Setting

Illumination control setting

When the ignition switch is in the “ON”

When the ignition switch is turned to the

position, the display (D) shows the odome-

“ON” position, the instrument panel lights

(Brightest)

ter.

come on.

If you turn the indicator selector knob (2)

Your vehicle has a system to automatically

clockwise or counterclockwise, the display

dim the brightness of the instrument panel

will change to the illumination control set-

(Initial setting)

lights when the position lights or headlights

ting.

are on.

Odometer

You can change the brightness of the

The odometer records the total distance

instrument panel lights regardless of

the vehicle has been driven.

whether the position lights or headlights

are off or on.

CAUTION

To increase the brightness of the instru-

Keep track of your odometer reading

ment panel lights, turn the indicator selec-

and check the maintenance schedule

tor knob (1) clockwise.

regularly for required services.

To reduce the brightness of the instrument

Increased wear or damage to certain

panel lights, turn the indicator selector

parts can result from failure to per-

knob (1) counterclockwise.

form required services at the proper

mileage intervals.

(Dimmest)

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