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ual. This symbol means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or
“Do not let this happen”, depending upon the context.Vehicle symbols
There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.Mark Name CAUTION
Power door lock and unlock
Passenger’s windows lock and unlock Fuel
Front fog lights
Parking lights
Hazard warning flasher
Cigarette lighter

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Illustrated index Exterior
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1) Engine hood (page 11-5)
2) Headlight switch (page 3-17)
3) Replacing bulbs (page 11-54)
4) Wiper switch (page 3-23)
5) Roof rails (page 8-17)
6) Door locks (page 2-3)
7) Tire pressure (page 11-38)
8) Flat tires (page 9-3)
9) Tire chains (page 8-13)
10) Front fog light switch (page 3-
21)
11) Tie-down/Towing hooks (page
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Instrument panel
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1) Door locks (page 2-3)
2) Outside mirror switch (page 3-
31)
3) Light control lever (page 3-17)
4) Combination meter (page 3-5)
5) Wiper control lever (page 3-22)
6) Hazard warning flasher switch
(page 3-5)
7) Audio (page 5-2)
8) Gear shift lever (MT) (page 7-
11)/Selector lever (AT) (page 7-
14)
9) Climate control (page 4-2)
10) Cruise control (page 7-31)
11) Horn (page 3-34)
12) SRS airbag (page 1-39)
13) Tilt steering (page 3-33)
14) Fuse (page 11-50)/Coin tray
(page 6-7)
15) Hood lock release (page 11-5)
16) Power window (page 2-21)

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the
shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass
over your neck. If it does, adjust the seatbelt an-
chor to a lower position. Placing the shoulder
belt over the neck may result in neck injury dur-
ing sudden braking or in a collision.
Unfastening the seatbelt
Push the button on the buckle.
Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are
retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door.
Rear seatbelts (except rear center seatbelt)
1. Sit well back in the seat.
2. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly.
Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reach-
ing the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out
more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the
belt retract slightly after giving a strong pull on it, then
pull it out slowly again.
3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you
hear a click.
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Keys and doors
Keys .............................................................. 2-2 Key number ..................................................... 2-2
Door locks .................................................... 2-3 Locking and unlocking from the outside ..... 2-3
Locking and unlocking from the inside ........ 2-4
Power door locking switches ..................... 2-5
Remote keyless entry system (if equipped) 2-6 Locking the doors ........................................... 2-7
Unlocking the doors ....................................... 2-7
Illuminated entry ............................................. 2-8
Vehicle finder function ................................... 2-8
Sounding a panic alarm ................................. 2-8
Selecting audible signal operation ............... 2-8
Replacing the battery ..................................... 2-9
Replacing lost transmitters ........................... 2-10
Security system (if equipped) ..................... 2-14 System operation ............................................ 2-14
Arming the system ......................................... 2-14
Disarming the system .................................... 2-16
Valet mode ....................................................... 2-17
Passive arming ............................................... 2-17
Child safety locks ........................................ 2-20
Windows ....................................................... 2-21 Power windows ............................................... 2-21
Rear gate ....................................................... 2-24
Moonroof (if equipped) ................................ 2-26 To open the moonroof .................................... 2-26
To close the moonroof ................................... 2-26
Anti-entrapment function ............................... 2-26

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Keys and doors
Keys and doors
Keys
1) Master key
2) Submaster key
3) Valet key
4) Key number plate
Three types of keys are provided for your vehicle:
Master key, submaster key and valet key.
The master key and submaster key fit all locks on your
vehicle. Ignition switch
Driver’s door
Glove box The valet key fits only the ignition switch and driver’s
door lock. You can keep the glove box locked when
you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facil-
ity.
Key number
The key number is stamped on the metal plate at-
tached to the key set. Write down the key number and
keep it in another safe place, not in the vehicle. This
number is needed to make a replacement key if you
lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle.
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Door locks Locking and unlocking from the out- side
1) Lock
2) Unlock
To lock the door from the outside with the key, turn the
key toward the rear. To unlock the door, turn the key
toward the front (Driver’s side only).
Pull the outside door handle to open the unlocked
door. 1) Rotate the lock lever rearward.
2) Close the door.
To lock the door from the outside without the key, ro-
tate the lock lever rearward and then close the door.
To lock the door from the outside using the power door
locking switch, push the front side of the switch
(“LOCK” side) and then close the door. In this case, all
closed doors and the rear gate are locked at the same
time.
Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are
locked before leaving your vehicle.
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NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the
vehicle when locking th
e doors from the outside
without the key. Locking and unlocking from the inside
1) Lock
2) Unlock
To lock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever
rearward. To unlock the door from the inside, rotate
the lock lever forward.
The red mark on the lock lever appears when the door is unlocked.
Pull the inside door handle to open an unlocked door.
Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are
closed before starting to drive.
Keep all doors locked when you drive, especial-
ly when small children are in your vehicle.
Along with the proper use of seat belts and
child restraints, locking the doors reduces the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in an
accident.
It also helps prevent passengers from falling
out if a door is accidentally opened, and intrud-
ers from unexpectedly opening doors and en-
tering your vehicle.
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