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1. Engine hood (P. 3-18)
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-22)
3. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-20)
5. Windshield (P. 8-19)
6. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-39)
7. Power windows (P. 2-37)
8. Door locks, Intelligent key system, keys,
request button (P. 3-4, 3-6, 3-2, 3-6)
9. Mirrors (P. 3-24)
10. Tire pressure (P. 8-31)
11. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
12. Tire chains (P. 8-39)
13. Cornering light (P. 2-27)
14. Fog light switch (P. 2-26)
15. Tie down hooks (P. 6-12)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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1. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-21)
2. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-19)
3. Trunk lid (P. 3-18)
4. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
5. Tie-down hook (P. 6-12)
6. Exterior trunk lid release/request button
(P. 3-12)
7. Rear sonar system (P. 5-22)
8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
9. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-20, P. 9-3)
10. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-20)
11. Child safety locks (P. 3-6)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
4. Air cleaner (P. 8-16)
5. Battery (P. 8-13)
6. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-21)
7. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
9. Drive belt location (P.8-15)
10. Fuse block (P. 8-21)
11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-12)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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Warning
lightName Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light2-11
or
Brake warning light 2-11
Charge warning
light2-11
Door open warning
light2-11
Engine oil pressure
warning light2-12
Intelligent Key sys-
tem warning light2-12
Low fuel warning
light2-12
Warning
lightName Page
Low tire pressure
warning light2-12
Low windshield
washer fluid warning
light2-13
P position selecting
warning light2-13
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-14
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-14
Trunk lid open warn-
ing light2-14
Indicator
lightName Page
Continuously Vari-
able Transmission
(CVT) indicator light2-14
Continuously Vari-
able Transmission
(CVT) position indi-
cator light2-15
CRUISE main
switch indicator light2-15
Cruise SET switch
indicator light2-15
Front passenger air
bag status light2-15
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-15
Malfunction indica-
tor light (MIL)2-15
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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WARNING
cDo not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries.cFor the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat properly. See “Precau-
tions on Seat Belt Usage” later in this
section.
cAfter adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
cDo not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.
FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT — PASSENGER’S
SIDE
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Forward and backward
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the
seat forward or backward to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean
back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever
up and lean your body forward. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined
to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in P (Park) .
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FOLDING REAR SEAT
Interior trunk access
For models without rear center console, the trunk
can be accessed from the passenger side of the
rear seat for loading and unloading, as shown.
s1Push down on the button on the rear parcel
shelf.
s2Fold down the passenger side seatback.
WARNING
cNever allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
cProperly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
cWhen returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.cClosely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.
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To fold down the driver side of the rear seat, reach
through the opening and pull on the strap
s1
located behind the seat.
The rear seats can be locked using the mechani-
cal key to prevent unauthorized access.
Center armrest
Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower,
push and hold the lock knob and push the head
restraint down.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted prop-
erly as they may provide significant pro-
tection against injury in an accident. Do
not remove them. Check the adjustment
after someone else uses the seat.
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