
Interior lights / 3-125
Lighting / 3-128
Wipers and washers / 3-132
Horn / 3-135
Defroster / 3-136
Hazard warning flasher / 3-137
Manual climate control system / 3-138
Automatic climate control system / 3-149
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 3-162
Luggage net holder / 3-165
Roof rack / 3-166
Homelink® wireless control system / 3-167
Storage compartments / 3-171
Interior features / 3-173
Antenna / 3-179
Audio remote control / 3-179
Audio system / 3-180
Rear seat entertainment system / DVD player / 3-206Features of your vehicle
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Features of your vehicle
INTERIOR LIGHTS
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Main control switchMap light
OFF Any ON OFF
Close ON OFF*
2)
ON ( ) Any
Map lights operating logicMain control
switch statusDoor open/
close status
DOOROpen or
Close ➜OpenONLamp turns ON,
then turns OFF after
about 20 minutes*
1)
Open ➜Close
ON
ON Lamp dims gradually over
a 5-second period*
3)
Map light switch
ON (depressed)DOOR (not depressed)
*1) If other door is opened while the light stays off after about 20 minutes, the light stays on
again for about 20 minutes.*2) When a door is unlocked by the transmitter, the light stays on for about 30 seconds as long
as any door is not opened.
When the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK position, the light stays on for about 15
seconds.*3) If the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the light turns off immediately.Map lightThe lights are turned ON or OFF based on the status of the doors, main control switch
and corresponding light switch.

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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle:• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-
ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of
leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.Necessary inspections Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in
Section 6, Maintenance.
Before starting Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are
easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview
mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
PROPOSITION 65 WARN-
ING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety
of automobile components and
parts, including components found
in the interior furnishings in a vehi-
cle, contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, cer-
tain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component
wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
BEFORE DRIVING

What to do in an emergency2 5ROAD WARNING Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher serves as a
warning to other drivers to exercise
extreme caution when approaching,
overtaking, or passing your vehicle.It should be used whenever emergency
repairs are being made or when the vehi-
cle is stopped near the edge of a road-
way.
Depress the flasher switch with the igni-
tion switch in any position. The flasher
switch is located in the center console
switch panel. All turn signal lights will
flash simultaneously.
• The hazard warning flasher operates
whether your vehicle is running or not.
The turn signals do not work when the
hazard flasher is on.
Care must be taken when using the
hazard warning flasher while the vehi-
cle is being towed.
If engine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly1. If your car has an automatic transaxle,
be sure the gear selector lever is in "N"
or "P" and the emergency brake is set.
2. Check the battery connections to be
sure they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light
dims or goes out when you operate the
starter, the battery is discharged.
4. Check the starter connections to be
sure they are securely tightened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start
it. See instructions for "Jump Starting".IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
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Type AType B
WARNING
If the engine will not start, do not
push or pull the car to start it. This
could result in a collision or cause
other damage. In addition, push or
pull starting may cause the catalyt-
ic converter to be overloaded and
create a fire hazard.

Maintenance34 6Shunt connector Your vehicle is equipped with a shunt
connector to prevent battery discharge if
your vehicle is parked without being
operated for prolonged periods. Use the
following procedures before parking the
vehicle for prolonged periods.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
3. Open the driver’s side panel cover and
pull up the shunt connector.
✽ ✽
NOTICE• If the shunt connector is pulled up
from the fuse panel, the warning
chime, audio, clock and interior
lamps, etc., will not operate. Some
items must be reset after replacement.
(Refer to “Items to be reset···.” on
page 6-36)
• Even though the shunt connector is
pulled up, the battery can still be dis-
charged by operation of the head-
lights or other electrical devices.
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Shunt connector

Maintenance36 6For best battery service: Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the
battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
If the vehicle is not going to be used for
an extended time, disconnect the bat-
tery cables.Battery recharging Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged in a
short time (because, for example, the
headlights or interior lights were left on
while the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours.
If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
30A for two hours.
Items to be reset after the battery
has been discharged or the bat-
tery has been disconnected. Clock (See Chapter 3)
Sunroof (See Chapter 3)
Trip computer (See Chapter 3)
Climate control system (See Chapter
3)
Audio (See Chapter 3)
Power sliding door and power tailgate
(See Chapter 3)
CAUTION
Before performing maintenance
or recharging the battery, turn off
all accessories and stop the
engine.
The negative battery cable must
be removed first and installed last
when the battery is disconnected.
WARNING
- Recharging
battery
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precautions:
The battery must be removed
from the vehicle and placed in an
area with good ventilation.
Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or
flame near the battery.
Watch the battery during charg-
ing, and stop or reduce the charg-
ing rate if the battery cells begin
gassing (boiling) violently or if
the temperature of the electrolyte
of any cell exceeds 120°F (49°C).
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Wear eye protection when check-
ing the battery during charging.
Disconnect the battery charger in
the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger main
switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from
the negative battery terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from
the positive battery terminal.

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Maintenance
Interior lights bulb replacement1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently
pry the lens from the interior light
housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Align the lens tabs with the interior
light housing notches and snap the
lens into place.
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Tailgate lampGlove box lamp
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Front map lampCenter/rear dome lampCenter dome lamp (if equipped)
1VQA5050
1VQA5045
Door courtesy lamp
WARNING
Prior to working on the Interior
Lights, ensure that the “OFF” but-
ton is depressed to avoid burning
your fingers or receiving an electric
shock.

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Power outlet ··························································· 3-177
Shopping bag holder ·············································· 3-175
Sunvisor ·································································· 3-176
Interior lights ····························································· 3-125
Interior overview ··························································· 2-2
Key positions ································································· 4-5
Illuminated ignition switch ········································ 4-5
Keys ··············································································· 3-3
Label information ·························································· 7-2
Light bulbs replacement ·············································· 6-51
Lighting ····································································· 3-128
Lubricant ······································································ 6-59
Lubricants and fluids ··················································· 6-20
Luggage net holder ···················································· 3-165
Maintenance services ····················································· 6-2
Manual climate control system ································· 3-138
Air conditioning button ·········································· 3-143
Heating and ventilation (front) ······························· 3-139
Heating and ventilation (rear) ································ 3-144
Mirrors ······································································· 3-104Owner maintenance ······················································· 6-9
Power adjustable pedals ·············································· 3-59
Power sliding door and power tailgate ························ 3-17
Power ON/OFF button ············································· 3-20
Power sliding door operation ··································· 3-21
Power tailgate operation ··········································· 3-24
Power steering ····························································· 6-21
Rear parking assist system·············································4-25
Rear seat entertainment system / DVD player ·········· 3-206
Headphones ···························································· 3-207
Audio via vehicle speakers ···································· 3-208
Connecting other devices to the RSE ···················· 3-209
Using the DVD player ··········································· 3-210
Using the CD player ··············································· 3-214
Using the remote control ········································ 3-219
Remote keyless entry ····················································· 3-4
Reporting safety defects ················································ 7-5
Road warning ································································· 5-2
Roof rack ··································································· 3-166
Scheduled maintenance service ····································· 6-2M
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