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The windshield wiper deicer operates only when the ignition switch is in

the “ON” position.

Before turning on the windshield wiper deicer, remove any snow from the

windshield. To turn on the windshield wiper deicer, push the switch. The

indicator light located on the switch lights up while the windshield wiper

deicer is operating.

The windshield wiper deicer will automatically shut off after about 15 min-

utes. If the wiper blades have been deiced completely before that time,

push the switch to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is

turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If deicing is not complete when

you restart your vehicle, you have to push the switch to turn the deicer

on again.

Mirrors

Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are properly adjusted

before you start driving.

J Inside mirror

HB4003BB

The inside mirror has a day and night position. Pull the tab at the bottom

of the mirror toward you for the night position. Push it away for the day

position. The night position reduces glare from headlights.

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B Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped)

HB6019BB

The auto-dimming mirror/compass has an anti-glare feature which au-

tomatically reduces glare coming from headlights of vehicles behind

you. It also contains a built-in compass.

D By pressing and releasing the left button, the automatic dimming

function is toggled on or off. When the automatic dimming function is

on, the auto dimming indicator light (green) located to the right of the

button will illuminate.

D By pressing and releasing the right button, the compass display is

toggled on or off. When the compass is on, an illuminated compass

reading will appear in the lower part of the mirror.

Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode, the mirror surface turns bright

if the transmission is shifted into reverse. This is to ensure good rear-

ward visibility during reversing.

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n Photosensors

HB6020BA

The mirror has a photosensor attached on both the front and back

sides. If the glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you strikes

the mirror, these sensors detect it and make the reflection surface of

the mirror dimmer to help prevent you from being blinded. For this

reason, use care not to cover the sensors with stickers, or other simi-

lar items. Periodically wipe the sensors clean using a piece of dry soft

cotton cloth or an applicator.

n Compass calibration

1. For optimum calibration, switch off all nonessential electrical ac-

cessories (rear window defogger, heater/air conditioning system,

spotlight, etc.) and ensure all doors are shut.

2. Drive to an open, level area away from large metallic objects or

structures and make certain the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

3. Press and hold the left button for 3 seconds then release, and the

compass will enter the calibration mode. “CAL” and direction will be

displayed.

4. Drive slowly in a circle until “CAL” disappears from the display

(about two or three circles).

5. The compass is now calibrated. Further calibration is not required.

The compass will automatically calibrate from this point forward.

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n Compass zone adjustment

HB6021AB

1. The zone setting is factory preset to Zone 8. Refer to the “Com-

pass calibration zone” map shown above or one attached to the end

of this manual to verify that the compass zone setting is correct for

your geographical location.

2. Press and hold the right button for 3 seconds then release, and the

word “ZONE” will briefly appear and then the zone number will be dis-

played.

3. Press the right hand button repeatedly to cycle the display through

all possible zone settings. Stop cycling when the correct zone setting

for your location is displayed.

4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds will exit the zone setting mode.

J Outside mirrors

B Convex mirror (Passenger side)

WARNING

Objects look smaller in a convex mirror and farther away than

when viewed in a flat mirror. Do not use the convex mirror to

judge the distance of vehicles behind you when changing lanes.

Use the inside mirror (or glance backwards) to determine the

actual size and distance of objects that you view in convex mir-

ror.

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