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OVERVIEW
Driver seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Brake system warning
1
Charging system warning1
1For details, refer to “If a warning light turns on or a warningbuzzer sounds...,” Section 5-2, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
2 For details, refer to “If your vehicle overheats,” Section 5-2,
2008 Owner’s Manual
Indicator symbols
Service indicator and reminder
Gear shift position indicator*
Tachometer
Speedometer
Clock
Odometer and two trip meters
Fuel gauge
Door indicator
* If equipped
Instrument cluster
With tachometer
Without tachometer

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control (if equipped)
n2-step unlocking function
When you push the button, the driver’s door is unlocked. Pushing the
button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.
n Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
nPanic mode
The wireless remote control can be used to lock/unlock the vehicle
from outside the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Sounds alarm
(push and hold)
Unlocks all doors
When is pushed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound for about
60 seconds and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Before driving
Alarm (Puerto Rico)
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
n Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
lA locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the key (vehicles without wireless remote control)
or wireless remote control d oor lock function (vehicles with
wireless remote control). (The doors will lock again automati-
cally.)
l The hood is opened while t he vehicle is locked.
l The battery is reconnected.
n Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors using
the key (vehicles without wire-
less remote control) or wire-
less remote control door lock
function (vehicles with wire-
less remote control). The sys-
tem will be set automatically
after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.
nDeactivating or stopping the alarm
lUnlock the doors or trunk using the key (vehicles without wire-
less remote control) or wireless remote control door lock func-
tion (vehicles with wireless remote control).
l Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)

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nItems to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
lNobody is in the vehicle.
l The windows are closed before the alarm is set.
l No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
n Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the system.)
lA person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
l The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
n When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to deactivate the alarm system.
If the battery is discharged before deactivating the alarm system, the alarm
may be triggered when the battery is reconnected.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 158
ABSABS ...................................... 135
Warning light ........................ 293
Air conditioning filter .............. 252
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 252
Air conditioning system ........ 158
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 69
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 73
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 69
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................... 73
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 78
General airbag precautions .... 73
Indicators ................................ 78
Locations of airbags ............... 66
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 77
Proper driving posture ...... 64, 73
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 69
Side airbag precautions.......... 73
SRS airbags ........................... 66
Warning light ........................ 293
Alarm .......................................... 61
Antenna .................................... 170
Anti-lock brake system Anti-lock brake system ......... 135
Warning light ........................ 293
Armrest .................................... 205
Ashtrays ................................... 202
Audio input .............................. 189
Audio system
Antenna ................................ 170
Audio input ........................... 189
AUX adapter ......................... 189
CD player ............................. 171
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 178 Optimal use ...........................186
Portable music player............189
Radio .....................................168
Type ......................................165
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........112
Fluid ......................................331
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................315
Indicators...............................112
Shift lock system .... ...............315
AUX adapter .............................189
Auxiliary box ............................197
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............269
Wattage .................................334
Battery
Checking ...............................235
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................317
Preparing and checking before winter .......................141
Voltage ..................................331
Warning light .........................293
Bottle holders ...........................197
Brakes Fluid ......................................233
Parking brake ........................116
Specifications ........................332
Warning light .........................292
Break-in tips .............................100
Care Exterior ..................................208
Interior ...................................210
Seat belts ..............................211
Cargo capacity .........................137
CD player ..................................171
Chains .......................................141A
B
C

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Seat belt extenders .................45
Seat belt pretensioners ...........43
Seats Adjustment ..............................35
Adjustment precautions...........35
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..........83, 87
Cleaning ................................ 210
Folding down the rear seat......36
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................38
Front seat adjustment .............35
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................35
Head restraint..........................39
Properly sitting in the seat .......64
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 123
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 112
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 315
Manual transmission ............. 114
Shift lock system ..................... 315
Side airbags................................66
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 269
Switch.................................... 127
Wattage ................................. 334
Side mirror Adjusting .................................50
Folding ....................................51
Spare tire Identification number ............. 338
Inflation pressure........... 246, 333
Information ............................ 338
Replacing .............................. 302
Size ....................................... 333
Spare tire............................... 302
Spark plug ................................ 330
Specifications........................... 326
Speedometer ............................ 118 Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 48
Column lock release ............. 110
Electric power steering.......... 135
EPS ....................................... 135
Specification.......................... 332
Warning light ......................... 293
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 269
Wattage................................. 334
Storage features
Auxiliary box.................. 193, 197
Bottle holders ................ 193, 197
Console box .................. 193, 194
Cup holders................... 193, 195
Glove box .............................. 193
Storage precautions ................ 139
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 323
Sun visors ................................ 199
Switch Cruise control ........................ 132
Engine switch ........................ 108
Fog lights switch ................... 129
Ignition switch ....................... 108
Headlights switch .................. 127
Light switch ........................... 127
Power door lock switch ........... 27
Power window switch .............. 53
Turn signal lights ................... 115
Window lock switch ................. 54
Wiper and washer ................. 130
Tachometer .............................. 118
Tail lights Indicator ................................ 127
Replacing light bulbs ............. 269
Switch ................................... 127
Wattage................................. 334
Theft deterrent system Alarm....................................... 61
Engine immobilizer system ..... 59
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 302If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 313If the engine will not start
P. 5 9Engine immobilizer system
P. 317If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 315If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 320If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 316If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 317If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 2 7Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 6 1Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 323If the vehicle becomes stuck

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 22Keys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ............. 24
Wireless remote control ....... 24
Side doors ............................ 27
Trunk .................................... 32
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 35
Front seats ........................... 35
Rear seats (split rear seats only) .......... 36
Head restraints ..................... 39
Seat belts ............................. 41
Steering wheel ..................... 48
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 49
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 50
1-4. Opening and closing the windows ............................ 53
Power windows .................... 53
1-5. Refueling ............................. 55 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 55 1-6. Theft deterrent system ....... 59
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 59
Alarm (Puerto Rico) .............. 61
Theft prevention labels (except Canada) ................. 63
1-7. Safety information .............. 64 Correct driving posture ......... 64
SRS airbags ......................... 66
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 78
Child restraint systems ......... 83
Installing child restraints ....... 87
2-1. Driving procedures............. 98 Driving the vehicle ................ 98
Engine (ignition) switch....... 108
Automatic Transmission ..... 112
Manual Transmission ......... 114
Turn signal lever ................. 115
Parking brake ..................... 116
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 118 Gauges and meters ............ 118
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 123
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 127
Headlight switch ................. 127
Fog light switch ................... 129
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 130
1Before driving
2When driving