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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
MOONROOF
SWITCH
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONSCRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
HORN
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/FOG LIGHTS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
Vehicle without navigation system is shown. SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.269)
(P.121-122)
(P.202)
(P.150)
(P.125) (P.123)
(P.120)
(P.33)(P.124)
(P.124)
(P.206)
(P.137)
(P.71,72)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS/
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.214)1
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .60
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Indicators .62
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Gauges .68
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .69
Controls Near the Steering
.........................................
Wheel .119
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .120
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Turn Signals and Headlights .121
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Fog Lights .122
Automatic Lighting Off .......................................
Feature .122
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Daytime Running Lights .122
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Instrument Panel Brightness .123
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Hazard Warning Button .124
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Rear Window Def ogger .124
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .125
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Keys and Locks .126
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Immobilizer System .127
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Ignition Switch .128
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Door Locks .129
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Childproof Door Locks .130
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Remote Transmitter .131
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Trunk .135
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Emergency Trunk Opener .136 ...................
Trunk Main Switch .136
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Seat Heaters .137
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Seats .138
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Power Seat Adjustment .138
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Driver’s Lumbar Support .139
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Head Restraints .139
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Folding Rear Seat .141
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .143
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Mirrors .145
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors .146
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Power Mirror Heaters .146
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Power Windows .147
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Moonroof .150
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Parking Brake .151
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Sun Visor .152
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Vanity Mirror .152
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Interior Lights .153
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Interior Convenience Items .155
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Beverage Holders .156
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Accessory Power Sockets .156
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Console Compartment .157
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Sunglasses Holder .158
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Glove Box .158
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Press the SEL/RESET button. The
display changes as shown above.
The highlighted number is the
current adjustment above or below
the outside temperature. Press the
INFO button repeatedly until the
appropriate number appears, then
press the SEL/RESET button to
enter your selection.
If you f ind that the temperature
reading is always a f ew degrees
below or above the actual
temperature, adjust it as described
on the f ollowing columns.
While the multi-information display
shows ‘‘METER SETUP,’’ press the
SEL/RESET button on the steering
wheel. The display changes to the
‘‘CUSTOMIZE MENU.’’ Press the
INFO button once, and you will see
‘‘ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
DISPLAY’’ as shown above.
A djust Outside T emp. Display
Multi-Inf ormation Display
96
U.S. model is shown
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
119
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
MOONROOF
SWITCH
(P.150) PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.33)
(P.121-122)
(P.120)
(P.124)
(P.124)
(P.71,72) (P.123)
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.206)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
(P.202)
Vehicle without navigation system is shown. SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.137)
HORN
(P.269) (P.125)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS/
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.214)
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Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Move the steering wheel so it
points toward your chest, not
toward your f ace. Make sure you
can see the instrument panel
gauges and indicators. Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
1. 3.
4.
2.
Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols
125
LEVER
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ). Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that the trunk is f ully
closed.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely. Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
pages and ).
Youshoulddothesechecksand
adjustments bef ore you drive your
vehicle:
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the multi-inf ormation
display (see pages , and
).
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure. 11.
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76
3. 2. 1.
4.
5. 6.
7.
8.
9.
10. 145
15
146
138
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Preparing to Drive
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Seat Belts .8,19
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Additional Information .19
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .21
.....................................
Cleaning .310
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Fasten Seat Belt Message .78
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
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Maintenance .22
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .19,62
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System Components .19
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Use During Pregnancy .17
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
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Seat Heaters .137
..................
Seat Position Memory .143
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Seats, Adjusting the .138
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Security System .205
.......................................
Indicator .67
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Security Relock Timer .115
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Selecting a Child Seat .44
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Select/Reset Button .72
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Serial Number .348
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Service Manual .369
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Service Station Procedure .233
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Setting the Clock .204
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Sequential SportShif t Mode .254 .....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .252
........................
Shif t Lock Release .257
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Side Airbags .9,30
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .30
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .32
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Side Curtain Airbags .9,31
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .31
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .................
Replacement in .305,306
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Signaling Turns .121
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Snow Tires .319
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Sockets, Accessory Power .156
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Sound System .175
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .324
............................
Specif ications .352
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Specif ications Charts .350
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Speed Limiter .251,257
...................................
Speedometer .68
.......................................
Spotlights .153
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .23
...
Additional Safety Precautions .35
.............................
Airbag Service .34
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .33
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How the SRS Indicator Works .32
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work .26
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How Your Side Airbags Work .30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .31
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SRS Components .23
..................................
SRS Service .34
.............................
SRS Indicator .32,63
.......................................
Message .83
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START (Ignition Key Position) .128
.......................
Starting the Engine .249
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .249
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With a Dead Battery .331
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .333
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustment .125
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Anti-thef t Column Lock .128
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Storing Your Vehicle .321
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Sun Visor .152
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Sunglasses Holder .158
Index
INDEX
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