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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.9,24) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.9,24)
MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE
Vehicle with navigation system is shown AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P.167)
USB ADAPTER CABLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET DOOR LOCK TAB CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES (P.64)
(P.58)
(P.98)
(P.81)
(P.97)
(P.255)
(P.88) (P.110)
(P.104)
(P.81)
(P.101)
(P.272)
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.96)
(P.142,185)
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Canadian model only
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.31)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
Vehicle with navigation system is shown DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
(P.65)
SEL/RESET
BUTTON HORN
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
(P.75)
(P.65)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA
) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
(P.286)
(P.210)
(P.219)
(P.256) (P.219)(P.77)
(P.74)
(P.73)
(P.76)
(P.76)
HEATED MIRRORS
(P.98)(P.214)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
1
2 3
4
4
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Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two side airbags, one f or the
driver and one f or a f ront
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two side curtain airbags, one f or
each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling,
above the side windows. The front
and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page).
Your Airbag System includes:
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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(16)
(15)
(15)
(15) Side Impact Sensor (Second)
(16) Side Curtain Airbags
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside. Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Set the f an speed to high.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the climate control system as
shown below.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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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 .56
............................
Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Indicators .58
.............................................
Gauges .65
.....................................
Odometer .65
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Display Change Button .66
.................
Current Fuel Mileage .66
...................
Temperature Gauge .66
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Trip Meter .67
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Average Fuel Mileage .67
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Fuel Gauge .67
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .68
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Check Fuel Cap Message .69
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Maintenance Minder .69
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IMA Battery Level Gauge .70
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Charge/Assist Gauge .71
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .72
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers .73
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Turn Signals and Headlights .74
............
Daytime Running Lights .75
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Instrument Panel Brightness .75
.................
Hazard Warning Button .76
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Rear Window Def ogger .76
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .77 ...............................
Keys and Locks .78
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Immobilizer System .79
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Ignition Switch .80
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Door Locks .81
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Power Door Locks .81
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Childproof Door Locks .82
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .82
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Auto Door Locking .82
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Auto Door Unlocking .85
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Trunk .88
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Emergency Trunk Opener .88
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Remote Transmitter .89
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Seats .91
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Seat Heaters .96
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Power Windows .97
.............................................
Mirrors .98
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Parking Brake .99
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Interior Convenience Items .100
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Beverage Holder .101
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Accessory Power Socket .101
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Glove Box .101
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Console Compartment .101
...............................
Interior Lights .102
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR CONTROLS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH (P.58)
(P.64)
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P.167)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown HORNAUDIO SYSTEM
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
DOOR LOCK TAB
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.98)
(P.81)
(P.97)
(P.255)
(P.88)
(P.101) (P.142,185)(P.96)
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.272)
(P.101)
(P.81)
(P.104)
(P.110)
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER (P.31) PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.96) HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
SEL/RESET BUTTON DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P.176) HORN
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS (P.75)
(P.66)
(P.65)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA
) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
(P.286)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.210)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.219) (P.74)
(P.73)
(P.76)
(P.77)
HEATED MIRRORS
(P.214)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS (P.219)STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P.77)
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Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.
Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see page .
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and of f . The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition
switch. You have to turn the
def ogger on again when you restart
the vehicle.
Pushthebuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both turn
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled.
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On Canadian models
Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning Button
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
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Canadian
model
U.S. model
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