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3-3. Using the audio system
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Interior features
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■Changing the listening po sition (with CD player)
The speaker balance can be changed to produce the best sound for
each listening position.
To u c h .
The listening position changes as follows each time the switch is
touched.
■ Turning the surround ON or OFF (with DVD player)
Touch or .
DisplayListening position
Position best suited to the driver’s seat
Position best suited to the driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat
Position best suited to the rear seats
Position best suited to all seats
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3-7. Other interior features
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Seat heaters/ventilators∗
■The seat heaters/ventilators can be used when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■When not in use
Set the dial to “0”. The indicator light turns off.
∗: If equipped
The temperature of the seats can be adjusted individually.
■ Seat heaters
Heats the seats
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
■Seat heaters/ventilators
Heats the seats
The indicator light (red) comes
on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.
Blows air from the seats
The indicator light (green)
comes on.
The higher the number, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle inte-
rior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.
●Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, alkaline or
acidic solutions, dye, or bleach.
●Seats: Acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, or alcohol.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces.
●Remove any dust or dirt on leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park
the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or that contain wax on the upholstery, as
they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components under the floor of the vehicle, and may also
cause the body to rust.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to
the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm
water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running par-
allel to the heater wires.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching)?
Transmission “Park”
mechanism• Can the vehicle be hold securely on an incline with the shift lever in “P”?
Brake pedal
• Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance and correct amount of free play?
Brakes
• Pulls to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints• Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly? ( →P. 4 8 9 )
Pa r k i n g b r a ke
• Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on an
incline?
Seat belts
• Does the seat belt system operate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?
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6-1. Specifications
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Tire related termMeaning
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats,
radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
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Alphabetical index
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Foot light .................................................. 369
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................... 115
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ....................................... 512
Front seats
Adjustment ...............................................64
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 66
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 573
Fuel Capacity.................................................566
Fuel gauge ..............................................159
Gas station information ................. 620
Information............................................ 574
Refueling ..................................................... 91
Messages ..............................................530
Fuel door....................................................... 91
Fuel filler door............................................. 91
Fuses........................................................... 474
Garage door opener.......................... 394
Gas station information ..................... 620
Gauges....................................................... 159
Glove box ................................................373
Hands-free system (for cellular phone).......................... 323
Head restraints..........................................70
Headlight aim ........................................ 489
Headlight cleaner .................................. 178 Headlights
Adaptive front lighting system...... 170
Discharge headlights precautions........................................ 497
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 492
Switch........................................................ 169
Wattage..................................................573
Heaters
Seat heaters ......................................... 386
Side mirror.............................................256
Hill-start assist control ......................... 214
Hood ..........................................................435
Hooks Cargo ...................................................... 392
Shopping bag ......................................392
Horn ............................................................ 158
Hybrid system ........................................... 24 Emergency shut off system.............. 29
Energy monitor/consumption screen...................................................... 29
High voltage components ............... 28
Power meter.......................................... 159
Power (ignition) switch .................... 148
Identification Engine..................................................... 565
Electric motor ..................................... 565
Vehicle ................................................... 565
Ignition switch Power switch......................................... 148
Illuminated entry system .................... 369
I/M test....................................................... 431
Immobilizer system ................................. 96
Indicator lights......................................... 163
Initialization Items to initialize ................................ 596
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Parking brake .......................................... 157
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 492
Switch ........................................................169
Wattage ................................................. 573
Personal lights ......................................... 371
Portable music player .......................... 319
Power meter ............................................ 159
Power outlet ........................................... 385
Power windows........................................ 85
Pre-collision system .............................. 221
Radar cruise control .............................183
Radiator.................................................... 445
Radio ........................................................... 261
Radio data system.................................263
Rear sunshade....................................... 389
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 492
Wattage ................................................. 573
Rear view monitor system .................. 210
Rear window defogger ...................... 256
Replacing Electronic key battery ......................472
Fuses .........................................................474
Light bulbs ............................................ 492
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................................... 598
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 74
Automatic locking retractor.............76
Child restraint system installation ............................................ 125
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts......................................424 Emergency locking retractor.......... 76
How to wear your seat belt ............. 74
How your child should wear
the seat belt ...........................................77
Pre-collision seat belts ....................... 76
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 76
Reminder light ...................................... 512
Seat belt extenders ...............................77
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 75
Seat heaters/ventilators..................... 387
Seating capacity ....................................386
Seats Adjustment ............................................... 64
Adjustment precautions ....................65
Child seats/child restraint
system installation............................ 125
Cleaning ................................................. 423
Driver’s seat position memory .......66
Head restraint ......................................... 70
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 101
Seat heaters ......................................... 386
Service reminder indicators ............. 163
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ............................... 548
Transmission.......................................... 152
Shift lock system ....................................548
Shopping bag hooks............................ 392
Side airbags.............................................. 103
Side marker lights Switch........................................................ 169
Side mirror Adjusting and folding..........................83
Mirror position memory....................66P
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