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1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the
release lever.3. Pull the fuel filler lid out to open.
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel
tank cap counter-clockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.
6. To install the cap, turn it clockwise
until it “clicks”. This indicates that
the cap is securely tightened.
7. Close the fuel filler lid and push it
lightly and make sure that it is
securely closed.FUEL FILLER LID
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WARNING
- Refueling
If pressurized fuel sprays out, it
can cause serious injuries.
Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap is
venting fuel or if you hear a
hissing sound, wait until the
condition stops before com-
pletely removing the cap.
CAUTION
To avoid injury from sharp
objects, it is recommended that
protective gloves be worn if
there is a need to open the fuel
filler door manually.
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WARNING
Automotive fuels are flamma-
ble/explosive materials. When
refueling, please note the fol-
lowing guidelines carefully.
Failure to follow these guide-
lines may result in severe per-
sonal injury, severe burns or
death by fire or explosion.
Before refueling always note
the location of the Emergency
Gasoline Shut-Off, if available,
at the gas station facility.
Before touching the fuel noz-
zle or fuel filler cap, you
should eliminate potentially
dangerous static electricity
discharge by touching anoth-
er metal part of the front of the
vehicle, a safe distance away
from the fuel filler neck, noz-
zle, or other gas source.
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Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun refuel-
ing. Do not touch, rub or slide
against any item or fabric
(polyester, satin, nylon, etc.)
capable of producing static
electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel
vapors resulting in explosion.
If you must re-enter the vehi-
cle, you should once again
eliminate potentially danger-
ous static electricity dis-
charge by touching a metal
part of the vehicle, away from
the fuel filler neck, nozzle or
other gasoline source.
When using a portable fuel
container be sure to place the
container on the ground prior
to refueling. Static electricity
discharge from the container
can ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire. Once refueling has
begun, contact with the vehi-
cle should be maintained until
the filling is complete.
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Use only portable fuel con-
tainers designed to carry and
store gasoline.
Do not use cellular phones
around a gas station or while
refueling any vehicle. Electric
current and/or electronic
interference from cellular
phones can potentially ignite
fuel vapors causing a fire. If
you must use your cellular
phone use it in a place away
from the gas station.
When refueling always shut
the engine off. Sparks pro-
duced by electrical compo-
nents related to the engine
can ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire. Always insure that the
engine is OFF before and dur-
ing refueling. Once refueling
is complete, check to make
sure the fuel filler cap and
door are securely closed,
before starting the engine. You
should hear 3 "clicks" when
closing the fuel cap.
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Door courtesy lamp
(if equipped)The door courtesy lamp comes ON
when the door is opened to assist
entering or exiting the vehicle. It also
serves as a warning to passing vehi-
cles that the vehicle door is open.
Glove box lampThe glove box lamp comes ON when
the glove box is opened.
The parking lights or headlights must
be ON for the glove box lamp to func-
tion.
Cargo area lampThe cargo area lamp comes ON
when the rear hatch or rear hatch
window are opened.
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NOTICE• To avoid possible theft, do not
leave valuables in the storage com-
partment.
• Since stored items may move while
driving, be sure to position them
in the storage compartment so
that they do not make noise or
cause a potential safety hazard
when the vehicle is moving.
• Always keep the storage compart-
ment covers closed while driving.
Do not attempt to place so many
items in the storage compartment
that the storage compartment
cover can not close securely.
STORAGE COMPARTMENT
WARNING
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other
flammable/explosive materials
in the vehicle. These items may
catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot tem-
peratures for extended periods.
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RearYou can open the rear ashtray by
pulling it out by its top edge. To
remove the ashtray to empty or clean
it, push the tab (
➀) inside and pull it
all the way out.
Cup holder
WARNING
- Ashtray use
Do not use the vehicle’s ash-
trays as waste receptacles.
Putting lit cigarettes or match-
es in an ashtray with other
combustible materials may
cause a fire.
1KMA2161
WARNING
- Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups
of hot liquid in the cup holder
while the vehicle is in motion.
If the hot liquid spills, you
could be burned. Such a burn
to the driver could cause a
loss of control of the vehicle.
To reduce the risk of personal
injury in the event of sudden
stop or collision, do not place
uncovered or insecure bot-
tles, glasses, cans, etc., in the
cup holder while the vehicle is
in motion.
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Sunshade The sunshade will be opened with
the glass panel automatically when
the glass panel is slid. You will have
to close it manually if you want it
closed.
✽ ✽
NOTICE• Do not press any sunroof control
button longer than necessary.
Damage to the motor or system
components could occur.
• Periodically remove any dirt that
may accumulate on the guide rail.
• If you try to open the sunroof
when the temperature is below
freezing or when the sunroof is
covered with snow or ice, the glass
or the motor could be damaged.
• The sunroof is made to slide
together with sunshade. Do not
leave the sunshade closed while
the sunroof is open.
In case of an emergency If the sunroof does not open electri-
cally:
1. Remove the interior light lens by
using a flat blade screwdriver.
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WARNING
Do not extend face or arms
outside through the sunroof
opening while driving.
Make sure hand and face are
safely out of the way before
closing a sunroof.
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3. Release the TILT UP button.
4. Press and hold the TILT UP button
once again until the sunroof has
returned to the original position of
TILT UP after it is raised a little
higher than the maximum TILT UP
position.
When this is complete, the sunroof
system is reset.
To keep items from shifting in the
cargo area, you can use the four
rings located in the cargo area to
attach the luggage net.
✽ ✽
NOTICEDo not put fragile, bulky or an
excessive quantity of items into lug-
gage net. They could be damaged.
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WARNING
To avoid eye injury, DO NOT
overstretch the netting.
ALWAYS keep face and body
out of recoil path of the net.
DO NOT use the luggage net
when strap has visible signs of
wear or damage.
LUGGAGE NET (IF EQUIPPED)
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Ignition switch / 4-2
Starting the engine / 4-4
Manual transaxle / 4-5
Automatic transaxle / 4-6
Four wheel drive (4WD) / 4-12
Brake system / 4-18
Steering wheel / 4-25
Cruise control / 4-28
Traction control system / 4-33
Electronic stability program / 4-36
Instrument cluster / 4-39
Gauges / 4-40
Warnings and indicators / 4-46
Tires pressure monitoring system (TPMS) / 4-54
Compass / 4-56
Lighting / 4-59
Wipers and washers / 4-63
Defroster / 4-66
Driving your vehicle
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