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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE HOOD RELEASE HANDLE PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
MIRROR CONTROL INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES AUDIO SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCHES
U.S. EX-L without navigation system is shown. (P.59)
(P.66)
(P.9,25)
(P.82) (P.9,25)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETSHEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.109) (P.227) (P.229) (P.120)(P.247)
(P.131)
(P.126)
(P.139)
(P.112)
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
Ref er to the navigation system manual.
1:
2:
3:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
INSTRUMENT PANEL 
BRIGHTNESS
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.73) 
AUDIO SYSTEM 
SHIFT LEVER
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS 
VEHICLE STABILITY 
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
ON/OFF SWITCH 
MIRROR CONTROLS 
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS 
(P.78) 
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL 
(P.78) 
VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES (P.76)
AUDIO SYSTEM 
CLOCK
(P.32)
HORN CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.76)
(P.216) 
(P.257) (P.112)
(P.222)(P.108) (P.247) 
(P.170)(P.139)
(P.219)
REAR WINDOW 
DEFOGGER BUTTON/
HEATED MIRRORS
BUTTON (P.77/112)
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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 .58 ............................
Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators .60
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Gauges .66
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Trip Meter .67
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Current Fuel Mileage .68
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Average Fuel Mileage .68
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Range .68
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Odometer .69
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Fuel Gauge .69
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Temperature Gauge .69 
Outside Temperature
..................................
Indicator .69
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Check Fuel Cap Message .71
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Maintenance Minder .71
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .72
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers .73
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Turn Signals and Headlights .74
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Instrument Panel Brightness .76
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Hazard Warning Button .76
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Rear Window Def ogger .77
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Parking Brake .78
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .78
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Keys and Locks .79
........................
Immobilizer System .80
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Ignition Switch .81 ......................................
Door Locks .82
......................
Power Door Locks .82
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .83
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Childproof Door Locks .88
.......................
Remote Transmitter .89
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Tailgate .92
.................................................
Seats .94
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Seat Heaters .108
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Power Windows .109
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Moonroof .110
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Mirrors .111
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Interior Convenience Items .113
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Dual Deck Cargo Shelf .114
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Beverage Holders .116
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Center Table .117
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Lower Glove Box .117
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Upper Glove Box .118
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Vanity Mirror .118
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Sun Visor .119
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Sunglasses Holder .119
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Conversation Mirror .120
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Accessory Power Sockets .120
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Console Compartment .121
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Coat Hook .122
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Seat Under Tray .122
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Interior Lights .122
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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MIRRORCONTROLS
GAUGES 
INSTRUMENT PANEL 
INDICATORS MOONROOFSWITCH
EX-L without navigation system is shown ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS(P.59)
(P.66)
(P.76)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH 
(P.82) 
POWER WINDOW 
SWITCHES 
FUEL FILL DOOR 
RELEASE HANDLE 
HOOD RELEASE 
HANDLE PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR 
(P.32) 
HAZARD WARNING 
BUTTON 
AUDIO SYSTEM 
CLOCK 
AUTOMATIC 
TRANSMISSION 
HEATING/COOLING 
CONTROLS 
CLIMATE CONTROL 
SYSTEM 
SEAT HEATER 
SWITCHES
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
(P.78) (P.112)
(P.109) 
(P.227) 
(P.229) (P.120)(P.108) 
(P.131) 
(P.126) 
(P.247) 
(P.219) 
(P.139)
(P.110)
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
Ref er to the navigation system manual.
1:
2:
3:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
72
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.78) HORN HAZARD WARNING 
BUTTON
(P.76) 
SHIFT LEVER
MIRROR CONTROL 
VEHICLE STABILITY 
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM ON/OFF
SWITCH 
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS 
STEERING WHEEL 
ADJUSTMENTS 
(P.78) 
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.74)
(P.32) 
PASSENGER AIRBAG 
OFF INDICATOR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P.73)
VOICE CONTROLS ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P.257)
(P.112)
(P.216)
(P.120)(P.222)(P.247)
(P.76)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON (P.77) 
(P.112) 
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON1
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Pushing this button also turns the 
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see page . 
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof 
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side. 
Make sure the rear window is clear 
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive. 
The def ogger will shut itself of f 
withinabout10to30minutes
according to the outside temperature.
The rear window def ogger will clear 
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. It also shuts of f when
you turn of f the ignition switch. You
have to turn the defogger on again
when you restart the vehicle. 112
If equipped
On vehicles with automatic air
conditioning system
Rear Window Def ogger
Inst rument s and Cont rols
77
Manual A/C type is shown.
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µIf the
moonroof runs into any obstacle 
while it is closing automatically, it 
will reverse direction and then stop. 
To close the moonroof , remove the
obstacle, then use the moonroof
switch again. 
Auto reverse stops sensing when the 
moonroof is almost closed. You
should always check that all
passengers and objects are away
f rom the moonroof bef ore closing it. The moonroof has a key-of f delay. 
You can open and close the
moonroof f or up to 10 minutes af ter 
you turn of f the ignition switch. The 
key-of f delay cancels as soon as you
open either f ront door. You must
then turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position f or the moonroof to 
operate.
Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving. 
The inside mirror has day and night 
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
CONT INUED
AUTO REVERSE Mirrors
Moonroof , Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
111
TAB
If you try to open the moonroof in 
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can 
damage the moonroof panel or its 
motor.
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON 
(II) position.Push the appropriate edge of the 
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown. 
When you f inish, move the 
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your 
settings.
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side). The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the 
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window def ogger on
and off.
2. 
1. 3. 
4.If equipped
Adjusting the Power Mirrors Power Mirror Heaters
Mirrors
112
SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ 
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
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