User's Guide Part 1

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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Turn Signals
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.
If the indicator light continues to fl ash
after a turn, manually return the lever to its
original position.
Right turn
Left turn
Right lane change
Left lane change
OFF
Green indicators on the dashboard show
which signal is working.
Lane-Change Signals
To signal a lane change, operate the turn
signal lever up or down halfway and
release. After releasing the lever, the turn
signal indicator fl ashes three times.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to
change the number of fl ashes.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-10 .
Windshield Wipers and
Washer
The ignition must be switched ON.
WARNING
Use only windshield washer  uid or
plain water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer
 uid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
windshield, it will dirty the windshield,
a ect your visibility, and could result in
an accident.
Only use windshield washer  uid mixed
with anti-freeze protection in freezing
weather conditions:
Using windshield washer  uid without
anti-freeze protection in freezing
weather conditions is dangerous as
it could freeze on the windshield and
block your vision which could cause
an accident. In addition, make sure
the windshield is su ciently warmed
using the defroster before spraying the
washer  uid.
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