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Manual transmission .................... 137
Turn signal lever ............................ 139
Parking brake ................................. 140
Horn...................................................... 141
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 142
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 148
Multi-information display............. 151
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 156
Fog light switch .............................. 159
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 160
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 165
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................ 166
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 170
Intuitive parking assist ................. 180
Driving assist systems.................. 186
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 192 2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ...................... 196
Vehicle load limits ......................... 199
Winter driving tips ...................... 200
Trailer towing ................................. 204
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .............................. 205
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual transmission) ........... 206
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 210
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 218
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ........................ 219
Using the radio.............................. 222
Using the CD player................... 229
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 235
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................. 241
Using the AUX adapter ............ 244
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 245
3Interior features

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3-3. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list............................ 247
• Interior lights ............................... 249
• Personal lights ............................ 249
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage fe atures................ 251
• Glove box...................................... 251
• Console boxes ........................... 252
• Overhead console.................... 253
• Cup holders................................. 254
• Bottle holders/door pockets .......................................... 256
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 257
Vanity mirror ................................. 258
Clock ................................................. 259
Satellite switch es ......................... 260
Ashtrays ........................................... 263
Cigarette lighter ........................... 264
Power outlet ................................... 265
Seat heaters .................................... 266
Seat heaters and ventilators ..................................... 269
Armrest ............................................ 272
Rear sunshade ............................... 273
Trunk storage extension............ 275
Coat hooks ..................................... 276
Floor mat.......................................... 277
Trunk features................................ 278
Garage door opener ................... 281
Compass.......................................... 287 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......................... 292
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............................ 295
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requir ements .... 298
General maintenance ............... 300
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 303
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 304
Hood.................................................. 307
Positioning a floor jack.............. 308
Engine compartment................... 310
Tires ................................................... 325
Tire inflation pressure................. 336
Wheels............................................. 340
Air conditioning filter.................. 342
Electronic key battery ................ 345
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 347
Headlight aim.................................. 361
Light bulbs ....................................... 363
4Maintenance and care

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers..................... 372
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 373
If you think something is wrong ......................................... 379
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 380
Event data recorder ..................... 381
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................................... 383
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 392
If you have a flat tire..................... 404
If the engine will not start ........... 413
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............................... 415
If you lose your keys ..................... 416
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................ 417
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................... 421
If your vehicle overheats ........... 424
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................ 427 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 430
Fuel information ............................ 446
Tire information ............................ 449
6-2. Customization Customizable features ............... 461
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 467
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................... 470
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ...................................... 471
Abbreviation list ................................... 474
Alphabetical index............................... 476
What to do if... ....................................... 486
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Headlights (high beam) P. 156
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal lights P. 139
Fog lights P. 159
Side marker lights P. 156
Headlights (low and high  beam)

P. 156
Hood P. 307
Parking lights P. 156
Windshield wipers P. 160
Moon roof  P. 71
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 66
Turn signal lights
P. 139

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 325
P. 404
P. 439
P. 449
Tail lights P. 156
Side marker lights P. 156
Trunk P. 43
Rear window defogger P. 218
Doors P. 39
Fuel filler door P. 74
Turn signal lights P. 139

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Compass P. 287
Garage door opener switches P. 281
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 65
Personal lights P. 249
Moon roof switch  P. 71
Interior lights P. 249
Vanity mirrors P. 258
Personal lights P. 249
Interior lights P. 249
Sun visors P. 257
Coat hooks P. 276
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 84
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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Seat heater switches 
Seat heater/ventilator switches
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P. 266
P. 269
Automatic transmission shift lever P. 131
Shift lock override button P. 415
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays P. 264
P. 263
Manual transmission shift lever P. 137
Parking brake lever P. 140
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays P. 264
P. 263
Seat heater switches 
Seat heater/ventilator switches
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P. 266
P. 269
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 156
P. 139
P. 159
Shift paddle switches (automatic transmission) P. 134
Gauges and meters P. 142
Multi-information display P. 151
Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 160
Engine (ignition) switch P. 126
Trunk opener main switch P. 43
Glove box P. 251
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever  P. 62
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch  P. 63
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) P. 140
Audio remote control switches P. 245
Horn P. 141