left and right.
! Battery drainage prevention func-
tion
When the push-button ignition switch is
left in the “ACC” or “ON” position for
approximately 1 hour, the pus h-button
ignition switch will be automatically
switched to “OFF” to prevent the battery
from going dead. This function is activated
when the select lever is in the “P” position.
& When access key does not
operate properly
Refer to “Access key – if access key does
not operate properly” F9-18.
Hazard warning flasher
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 with the
ignition switch in any position.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher,
press the hazard warning button on the
instrument panel. To turn off the flasher,
press the button again.
NOTE
When the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.
Meters and gauges
NOTE
Liquid crystal displays are used in
some of the meters and gauges in the
combination meter. You will find their
indications hard to see if you wear
polarized glasses.
& Combination meter illumina-
tion
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. The meter and gauge needles sweep
one time.
3. Dials and indicators in meters and
gauges light up.
4. Regular illumination (for driving) be-
gins.
Instruments and controls/Hazard warning flasher
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