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Calif ornia Proposition 65 WarningThis product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
def ects or other reproductive harm.
Event Data Recorders
This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record inf ormation about powertrain perf ormance. The data
can be used to verif y emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may
also be combined with data f rom other sources f or research purposes, but it remains conf idential.
Introduction
WARNING:
This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly ref erred to as event data recorders. These
devices record f ront seat belt use, f ront passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the f ailure
of any airbag system component.
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Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility.
To help you make inf ormed
decisions about saf ety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other inf ormation on labels and in
this manual. This inf ormation alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
You will f ind this important saf ety inf ormation in a variety of f orms,
including:
on the vehicle.
preceded by a saf ety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: , , or .
such as Important Saf ety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.
such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is f illed with important saf ety inf ormation please read it
caref ully.
These signal words mean:
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement.
Saf ety L abels
Saf ety Messages
Saf ety Headings
Saf ety Section
Instructions
AFewWordsAboutSafety
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
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If equipped
:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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GAUGES
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.9,23)
(P.9,23) DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.55,56)
(P.65)
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS AUDIO SYSTEM
CLOCK
MOONROOF SWITCH
A/T model without navigation system is shown. HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
USB ADAPTER CABLE
FUEL FILL DOOR/
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P.75)
(P.104)
(P.222)
(P.121)
(P.116)
(P.286)
(P.283)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
(P.110)
(P.142,152,195,206)
(P.101)
(P.106)
(P.81)
(P.102) (P.266) (P.265,91)
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system, ref er to the navigation system manual.
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
1:
2:
3:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
SEL/RESET BUTTON PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.29)
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
CRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.66)
(P.65)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS HORN
AUXILIARY INPUT JACKACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.71)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS MIRROR CONTROLS HEATED MIRRORS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA
)
SYSTEM OFF
SWITCH REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HEADLIGHTS/FOG LIGHTS /
TURN SIGNALS
(P.72,73)
(P.74)
(P.106)
(P.295)
(P.227) (P.219)(P.76) (P.75)
(P.107)
(P.75)
(P.110)
(P.224) (P.220)
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You’ll f ind many saf ety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your passengers
always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly (see page ).
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse withevery additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your f riends
drink and drive, either.
While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Inf ants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to f ollow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat, not the front seat. Infants and
smallchildrenshouldberestrained
in a child seat. Larger children
should use a booster seat and a lap/
shoulder belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat
(see pages ). Excessive speed is a major f actor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
f aster than is saf e f or current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical f ailure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition f requently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance (see page ).
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Important Saf ety Precautions
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
Don’t Drink and Drive
Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
Restrain All ChildrenControl Your Speed
K eep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition
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To remind you of the passenger’s
f ront airbag hazards, and that
children must be properly restrained
in a back seat, your vehicle has
warninglabelsonthedashboard
(U.S. models) and on the f ront visors.
Please read and follow the
instructions on these labels.U.S. ModelsCanadian Models
Protecting Children General Guidelines
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DASHBOARD
SUN VISORS
SUN VISORS
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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 .54
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Indicators .57
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Gauges .65
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Display Change Button .66
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Odometer .66
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Trip Meter .66
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .67
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Fuel Gauge .68
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Temperature Gauge .68
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Check Fuel Cap Message .68
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Maintenance Minder .69
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .70
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .71
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Turn Signals and Headlights .72
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Fog Lights .73
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Hazard Warning Button .75
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Rear Window Def ogger .75
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .76
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Keys and Locks .77
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Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79 ......................................
Door Locks .80
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Power Door Locks .81
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .82
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Remote Transmitter .87
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Trunk .91
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Emergency Trunk Opener .92
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Seats .93
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Seat Heaters .101
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Power Windows .102
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Moonroof .104
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Mirrors .106
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Parking Brake .107
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Interior Convenience Items .108
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Beverage Holders .109
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Console Compartment .109
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Glove Box .109
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Coat Hook .110
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Accessory Power Sockets .110
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Vanity Mirror .111
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Sun Visor .112
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Interior Lights .113
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Ceiling Light .113
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Spotlights .113
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Courtesy Light .114
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES (P.55,56)
(P.65) MOONROOF SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
A/T model without navigation system is shown. HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE FUEL FILL DOOR/
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE SEAT HEATER
SWITCHESACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
(P.75) (P.104)
(P.106)
(P.81)
(P.102)
(P.266) (P.265,91) (P.101)(P.110)
(P.142,152,195,206) USB ADAPTER CABLE HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.121) CLOCK
(P.222)
(P.116)
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