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To remove the plus-one seat:Unlock the seat from the floor by
pulling the lock release lever and
lifting the rear of the seat. Unhook the f ront of the seat f rom
the f loor by pulling it back slightly,
then pivoting it upward.
Fold the seat-back forward by
pulling the seat-back strap. Remove the seat cushion by
pulling the seat cushion strap. Lower the head restraints f ully.
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Seats
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SEAT CUSHION STRAP
SEAT-BACK STRAP LOCK RELEASE LEVER
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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.The inside mirror can automatically
darken to reduce glare. To turn on
this feature, press the button on the
bottom of the mirror. The AUTO
indicator comes on as a reminder.
When it is on, the mirror darkens
when it senses the headlights of a
vehicle behind you, then returns to
normal visibility when the lights are
gone. Press the button again to turn
of f this f eature.When you shif t to reverse with the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, the rear view is shown on
the lef t side of the inside mirror. For
more information, see page .
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and Canadian EX-L models
On LX, EX and Canadian DX models
Mirrors
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Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side). Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.Both outside door mirrors have a
reverse tilt f eature. When in reverse,
the selected mirror will tilt down
slightly to improve your view as you
parallel park. Shif ting out of reverse
will return the mirrors to their
original position.
Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown. To tilt the driver’s mirror, place
the selector switch in the left
position.
To tilt the passenger’s mirror,
place the switch in the right
position.
To turn the feature off, place the
switch in the center position.
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
Mirrors
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ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
SELECTOR SWITCH
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Pull up the vanity mirror cover to use
the mirror. The lights come on when
you open the cover. Make sure you
close the cover when you are not
using the vanity mirror.
The vanity mirror light will not come
on if the sun visor is slid outward.To open the compartment, pull the
lever and lif t the lid. To close, lower
the lid and push it down until it
latches.
You can store items under the seat
cushion of the plus-one seat.
Pull the strap to raise the seat
cushion, store items, then reinstall
the cushion or remove the cushion
and fold the seat-back down to use
the seat as a tray.Except U.S. LX and Canadian DX
models
Vanity Mirror Rear CompartmentSecond Row Console
Interior Convenience Items
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REAR COMPARTMENT LEVER STRAP
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There is a 115 volt AC power outlet
in the rear compartment on the
driver’s side. To use the AC power
outlet, open the rear compartment
lid and open the outlet cover. Insert
the plug into the receptacle slightly,
turn it 90° clockwise, then push in
the plug all the way.
Always run the engine when you use
the AC power outlet.
There are two accessory power
sockets in your vehicle. One
accessory power socket is above the
center pocket and another is on the
cargo area sidewall on the driver’s
side.
Each socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
If equipped
AC Power Outlet
A ccessory Power Sockets
Interior Convenience Items
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The light control switch controls the
interior lights: the individual map
lights in the f ront, the individual map
lights above the second and third
row passengers. This switch has
three positions: OFF, door activated,
and ON.The individual map lights in the
f ront can be turned on and of f by
pressing the lenses.
The individual map lights in the
second and third rows cannot be
turned on. None of the lights come on when a
door is opened.
The individual map lights in the
f ront come on when any door is
opened. When the doors are
closed, each light can be turned on
and of f by pressing the lenses.
The individual map lights in the
second and third rows come on
when any door is opened. When
the doors are closed, each light
canbeturnedonandoff by
pushingonthelens.
When the switch is in the OFF position: When the switch is in the door activated
position:
CONT INUED
L ight Control Switch
Interior Lights
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LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION
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Turn on the f ront and rear individual
map lights by pushing the lens of
each light. Push the lens again to
turn it of f . You can also operate
these lights with the light control
switch (see page ).
After all doors are closed tightly, the
light(s) dims slightly, then f ades out
in about 30 seconds.
With the light control switch in the
door activated position, all the
individual map lights come on when
you unlock the door with the remote
transmitter (see page ).
With any door lef t open, the lights
stay on about 3 minutes, then go out.
You can change the ‘‘INTERIOR
LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
All the individual map lights come
onandstayonaslongasthe
switch remains in the ON position.
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When the switch is in the ON position:Individual Map L ights
Interior Lights
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The ignition switch light comes on
when you open the driver’s door, and
stays on several seconds af ter you
close the door.
The cargo area light has a three-
position switch. In the OFF position,
the light does not come on. In the
center position, it comes on when
you open the tailgate. In the ON
position, it stays on continuously. Ignition Switch L ight
Cargo Area Light
Interior Lights
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OFF
ON
Rear
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