Instruments and controls/Hazard warning flasher
& Ignition switch light (if
equipped)
Hazard warning flasher
Meters and gauges
NOTE
For easy access to the ignition switch in
the dark, the ignition switch light illuminates when the driver’s door is opened or
when the driver’s door is unlocked using
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Liquid-crystal displays are used in
some of the meters and gauges on
the combination meter. You will find
their indications hard to see if you wear
polarized glasses.
The light remains illuminated for several
tens of seconds and then gradually turns
off under the following conditions.
. when the driver’s door is closed
. when the doors are unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter
The light turns off immediately under the
following conditions.
. when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position
. when all doors and the rear gate (5door) are locked using the remote keyless
entry transmitter
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& Combination meter illumination
The hazard warning flasher is used to
warn other drivers when you have to park
your vehicle under emergency conditions.
The hazard warning flasher works regardless of the position of the ignition switch.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher,
push the hazard warning button on the
instrument panel. To turn off the flasher,
push the button again.
NOTE
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the various parts of the
combination meter are illuminated in the
following sequence.
1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter
needles, gauge needles and liquid crystal
display illuminate.
2. Meter and gauge indications each
show MAX position.
3. Meter and gauge indications each
show MIN position.
4. Regular illumination (for driving) begins.
When the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.
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