hicle battery.
Avoid using power outlets when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure to turn off the power
switch of electrical accessory being
used or the ACC power of the vehicle.
Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
When not in use, be sure to close the
cap/cover. Do not allow water to con-
tact the outlet.
COIN BOXTo open, push the coin box lid
1
as illustrated.
The inner tray can be removed
2
as illustrated.
Do not place valuable items in the box.
Do not use the coin box as an ashtray.
CELLULAR PHONE HOLDER
WARNING
A cellular telephone should not be
used while driving so full attention
may be given to vehicle operation.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the use
of cellular telephones while driving.
If a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
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When the LOCK button is pushed with all
doors and fuel-filler door locked, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps
once as a reminder that the doors and fuel-
filler door are already locked.
*1: Doors and fuel-filler door lock with the key-
fobwhile a key is in the ignition switch.
However, the panic alarm will not activate
when the key is in the ignition switch.
*2: Doors and fuel-filler door lock with the key-
fobwhile any door is open. However, hazard
indicator and horn mode will not function.Unlocking doors1. Push the UNLOCK button
B
on the keyfob
once.
The driver’s door and fuel-filler door unlocks
The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
and fuel-filler door are completely closed with
the ignition switch in any position except the
ON position.
The interior light turns on and the light timer
activates for 30 seconds when the switch is
in the DOOR position with the ignition switch
in any position except the ON position.
2. Push the UNLOCK button
B
on the keyfob
again within 5 seconds.All doors unlock
The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
are completely closed.
If the following operation is not carried out
within 1 minute after pushing the
UNLOCK button, all doors will be locked
automatically. (if so equipped)
any door is opened.
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position
The interior light can be turned off without
waiting for 30 seconds by turning the ignition
switch to the ON position or by locking the
doors with the keyfob.
Opening the front windowPush the UNLOCK button
B
on the keyfob.
The driver’s door will unlock.
Continue to push the UNLOCK button for 3
seconds. The driver’s and front passenger’s
windows will be lowered.
Continue to push the UNLOCK button until
windows are fully open.
To stop lowering the windows, release the UN-
LOCK button.To start lowering the windows, push the UN-
LOCK button again for 3 more seconds.
This function will operate after the ignition switch
is off and 45 seconds passed or either the front
door is opened.
Using the panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
Cbutton on the keyfob for
longer than 0.5 seconds.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will
stay on for 30 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
It has run for 30 seconds, or
The LOCK or the UNLOCK button is pushed,
or
The panic button is pushed on the keyfob for
more than 0.5 seconds.
Battery replacementSee the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section for battery replacement.
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even though the ignition switch is in the
ONposition.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.
When the LOCK button
Ais pushed with all
doors locked, the hazard indicator flashes
twice and the horn chirps once as a reminder
that the doors are already locked.
*1: Doors lock with the Intelligent Key while the
mechanical key or the valet key is in the
ignition switch or the ignition switch is
pushed in.
*2: Doors do not lock and buzzer sounds when
the LOCK button is pushed while any door
is open.
Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door:
1. Push the UNLOCK buttonB
on the Intelli-
gent Key once.
The driver’s door and fuel-filler door unlock
The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
are completely closed with the ignition switch
in any position except the ON position.
The interior light turns on and the light timer
activates for 30 seconds when the switch is
in the DOOR position with the ignition switch
in any position except the ON position.2. Push the UNLOCK button
B
on the Intelli-
gent Key again within 5 seconds.
All doors unlock.
Lift gate unlocks.
The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
are completely closed.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute of pushing the UNLOCK button
B.
any door is open
the ignition switch is pushed
the mechanical key or the valet key is inserted
into the ignition switch
The interior light can be turned off without
waiting for 30 seconds by turning the ignition
switch to the ON position or by locking the
doors with the Intelligent Key.
Opening and closing front windows:
To open the windows, push the UNLOCK
button
B
forabout 3 secondsor turn the
driver’s door key lock with the metal key to
the rear of the vehicle forabout 2 seconds
after the door is unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK but-
ton
Bor turn the key to the neutral position.To close the front windows, turn the driver’s
door key lock to the front of the vehicle for
about 2 secondsafter the door is locked.
To stop closing, turn the key to the neutral
position.
The door windows will open or close while
turning the metal key. See “Doors” earlier in this
section.
Using the panic alarm:
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC button
C
on the Intelligent
Key forlonger than 0.5 secondswith the
metal key removed from the ignition switch or
the ignition switch not pushed in.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will
stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
It has run for 25 seconds, or
Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key are
pushed.
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CAUTION
Do not store the main sun visor be-
fore storing the extension sun visor.
Do not pull the extension sun visor
forcedly downward.
1. To block out glare from the front, swing down
the main sun visor
1.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the main
sun visor from the center mount and swing it
to the side
2.
3. Draw out the extension sun visor
3from the
main sun visor
4
to block further glare.
INSIDE MIRRORWhile holding the inside rearview mirror, adjust
the mirror angles until the desired position is
achieved.
The adjusting lever
1
can be operated when
the glare from the headlights of the vehicle
behind you obstructs your vision at night.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clar-
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ity.
AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE INSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally changes reflection according to the inten-
sity of the headlights of the vehicle following you.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON position.
When the inside MIRROR switch
A
is turned
on (The indicator light
B
will illuminate), exces-
sive glare from the headlights of the vehicle
behind you will be reduced. Push the MIRROR
switch
A
to turn the system off (the indicatorlight goes off), and the inside mirror will operate
normally.
To turn on the system again, push the MIRROR
switch once again.
For the HomeLink
Universal Transceiver and
the compass display, see the description in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section.
Do not hang any object on the mirror or
apply glass cleaner. Doing so will reduce
the sensitivity of the sensor, resulting in
improper operation.
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Indicator light is not illuminated. — OFF
Adjust driver seat when exiting vehicle:
The driver’s seat automatically moves back and
returns to the original position for ease of exit
and entry.
Selective door unlock:
This key can switch the unlock doors of the 1st
unlocking operation as follows:
ON (Only the driver side door)←→OFF (All the
doors)Keyless Remote Response — Horn*:
This key changes the horn chirp mode that
occurs when pushing the LOCK button on the
keyfobor the Intelligent Key.
Keyless Remote Response — Lights*:
This key changes the hazard indicator flash
mode that occurs when pushing the LOCK or
UNLOCK button on the keyfob or the Intelligent
Key.
* Even if you change the horn chirp or the
hazard flash with the keyfob or the Intel-
ligent Key, the change may not be re-
flected in the display. Use the keyfob orthe Intelligent Key to return to the previ-
ous mode.
Auto Re-Lock Time:
The length of the auto door re-lock time can be
set. Select the “Auto Re-Lock Time” key, then
move the joystick and push the ENTER button to
adjust the time.
Sensitivity of Automatic Headlights:
Automatic light illumination can be set as de-
sired.
Select the “Sensitivity of Automatic Headlights”
key, then move the joystick to the left (lower) or
right (higher).
Automatic Headlights Off Delay:
You can control how long it takes the automatic
turn off timer to extinguish the headlights in the
AUTO position.
Select the “Automatic Headlights Off Delay” key,
then move the joystick to the left or right to
adjust the timer.
Speed Dependent Wiper:
When this item is turned to on, the wiper interval
is adjusted automatically according to the ve-
hicle speed.
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Keyless Remote Response — Horn*:
This key changes the horn chirp mode that
occurs when pushing the LOCK button on the
keyfobor the Intelligent Key.
Keyless Remote Response — Lights*:
This key changes the hazard indicator flash
mode that occurs when pushing the LOCK or
UNLOCK button on the keyfob or the Intelligent
Key.
* Even if you change the horn chirp or the
hazard flash with the keyfob or the Intel-
ligent Key, the change may not be re-
flected in the display. Use the keyfob orthe Intelligent Key to return to the previ-
ous mode.
Auto Re-Lock Time:
The length of the auto door re-lock time can be
set. Select the “Auto Re-Lock Time” key, then
move the joystick and push the ENTER button to
adjust the time.
Sensitivity of Automatic Headlights:
Automatic light illumination can be set as de-
sired.
Select the “Sensitivity of Automatic Headlights”
key, then move the joystick to the left (lower) or
right (higher).
Automatic Headlights Off Delay:
You can control how long it takes the automatic
turn off timer to extinguish the headlights in the
AUTO position.
Select the “Automatic Headlights Off Delay” key,
then move the joystick to the left or right to
adjust the timer.
Speed Dependent Wiper:
When this item is turned to on, the wiper interval
is adjusted automatically according to the ve-
hicle speed.Intelligent Key Lock Response — Sound
(if so equipped):
The sound pattern of the Intelligent request
switch operation can be set as desired. Select
the “Intelligent Key lock response — Sound” key,
then push the ENTER button to change the
sound pattern.
Intelligent Key Unlock Response — Beep
Sound (if so equipped):
The beep sounds when unlocking door with the
Intelligent request switch can be turned on or off.
Return All Settings to Default:
When this key is selected and turned on using
the “ENTER” button, all settings made by
VEHICLE ELECTRONICS will return to the initial
conditions.
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourselfMaintenance requirements .................................................. 8-2
General maintenance ............................................................ 8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items ................ 8-2
Maintenance precautions ..................................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ............................. 8-7
Engine cooling system.......................................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level...................................... 8-8
Changing engine coolant ............................................... 8-9
Engine oil ................................................................................. 8-9
Checking engine oil level ............................................... 8-9
Changing engine oil ...................................................... 8-10
Changing engine oil filter ............................................ 8-11
CVT fluid ................................................................................ 8-12
Power steering fluid ............................................................ 8-12
Brake fluid ............................................................................. 8-13
Window washer fluid.......................................................... 8-14
Battery .................................................................................... 8-14
Jump starting .................................................................. 8-15
Drive belts ............................................................................. 8-16
Spark plugs ........................................................................... 8-16
Replacing spark plugs.................................................. 8-17
Air cleaner ............................................................................. 8-17Windshield wiper blades ................................................... 8-18
Cleaning ........................................................................... 8-18
Replacing ......................................................................... 8-18
Rear window wiper blade ................................................. 8-20
Brakes .................................................................................... 8-20
Self-adjusting brakes .................................................... 8-20
Brake pad wear indicators .......................................... 8-20
Fuses ...................................................................................... 8-21
Engine compartment ..................................................... 8-21
Passenger compartment .............................................. 8-23
Battery replacement............................................................ 8-23
Keyfob............................................................................. 8-23
Intelligent Key ................................................................. 8-25
Lights ..................................................................................... 8-26
Headlights ...................................................................... 8-27
Exterior and interior lights............................................ 8-28
Wheels and tires ................................................................. 8-29
Tire pressure ................................................................... 8-29
Tire labeling ..................................................................... 8-34
Types of tires .................................................................. 8-36
Tire chains ....................................................................... 8-37
Changing wheels and tires ......................................... 8-38
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