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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Wireless
remote
control
( P. 35) Operation indicator
(Emergency flashers)
ON
OFF
Operation indicator
(Buzzer) ON
OFF
Trunk unlocking func-
tion ON
OFF
Trunk unlocking opera-
tion Push and holdPush twice
One short push
Panic function ONOFF
Buzzer sounds when
pushing with any
door not closed ON
OFF
Door lock (
P. 39) Unlocking using a key
Driver’s door
unlocked in 1-
step, all doors
unlocked
in 2-stepAll doors
unlocked in 1-step
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock function OFF ON
Opening driver’s door
unlocks all doors OFF ON
Shift the shift lever to
“P” unlocks all doors ON OFF
Shift the shift lever to
position other than “P”
locks all doors ON OFF

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Child safetyAirbag precautions ..................91
Child-protectors ....................... 41
Child restraint system............103
How your child should wear the seatbelt ...........................60
Installing child restraints ........ 107
Moon roof ................................74
Power window lock switch....... 69
Power window precautions .....71
Removed key battery precautions .........................356
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 58
Seat belt precautions ..............61
Seat heater precautions ........ 285
Trunk .......................................45
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 302
Interior ...................................305
Seat belts ..............................306
Climate control seat.................284
Clock ......................................... 279
Compass ...................................297
Condenser ................................328
Console box ............................. 271
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 416
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................158
Dynamic laser cruise control .................................161
Cup holders ..............................275
Curtain shield airbags ............... 85
Customizable features............. 445
Daytime running light system .................................... 150
Defogger Rear window .........................200
Side mirror............................. 200
Dimension.................................422
Dinghy towing .......................... 187 Display
Trip information ..................... 148
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 314
Door pocket .............................. 276
Doors Door lock ........................... 24, 35
Rear door child-protector ........ 41
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 388
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 119
Correct posture ....................... 83
Procedures............................ 118
Winter driving tips ................. 181
Electronic key If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 410
Emergency flashers Switch ..................................... 376
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ...... 385
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 410
If the engine will not start ...... 406
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 408
If the battery is discharged ... 412
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 385
If the warning light turns on............................... 385
If you have a flat tire ............. 397
If you lose your keys ............. 409
If you think something is wrong .................................. 381
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 419
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 377
If your vehicle overheats ....... 416
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I/M test....................................... 313
Ignition switch .................. 127, 131
IdentificationEngine ...................................423
Vehicle .................................. 423
Illuminated entry system .........266
Indicator lights .........................144
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 449
Inside rear view mirror ..............65
Instrument panel light control .................................... 143
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 266
Switch.................................... 268
Wattage .................................429
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 318
Replacing the wheel ..............397
Jack handle ..............................397
Keyless entry.............................. 35
Keys
Electronic key ..........................22
Engine switch ................127, 131
If the electronic key does not properly ............................... 410
If you lose your keys ............. 409
Key number plate .................... 23
Keyless entry...........................35
Keys ........................................22
Mechanical key ....................... 23
Wireless remote control key .... 35
Laser cruise control.................161
Licence plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 369
Wattage .................................429
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................369
Wattage .................................429 Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 376
Fog light switch ..................... 152
Hazard light switch ................ 376
Headlights switch .................. 149
Interior lights list .................... 266
Outer foot light ...................... 266
Personal light switch ............. 268
Replacing light bulbs ............. 369
Turn signal lever ................... 138
Vanity lights........................... 278
Wattage................................. 429
Load capacity ........................... 180
Lock steering column...... 129, 132
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 314
General maintenance............ 310
Maintenance data ................. 422
Maintenance requirements ... 308
Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................. 143
Meters ................................... 141
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 65
Side mirror heater ................. 200
Side mirrors............................. 67
Vanity mirrors ........................ 278
Moon roof ................................... 72
MP3 disc ................................... 220
Odometer .................................. 141
Oil Engine oil .............................. 322
Opener Fuel filler door ......................... 75
Hood ..................................... 317
Trunk ....................................... 44
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment .............................. 67
Driving position memory ......... 51I
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Outside temperature
display ...................................... 280
Overhead console ................... 272
Overheating, Engine ............... 416
Parking brake .......................... 139
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 369
Switch ................................... 149
Wattage ................................ 429
Personal light
Switch ................................... 268
Wattage ................................ 429
Power outlets........................... 282
Power windows ......................... 69
Radiator.................................... 328
Radio ........................................ 205
Rear seat Adjustment ............................. 49
Rear sunshade ........................ 287
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 369
Wattage ................................ 429
Rear window defogger............ 200
Replacing Fuses.................................... 358
Key battery ........................... 354
Light bulbs ............................ 369
Tires ..................................... 397
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................... 452
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ............ 58
Automatic locking retractor................................ 59
Child restraint system installation .......................... 107
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts...................... 306 Emergency locking
retractor ................................59
How to wear your seat belt......57
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................60
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ..............60
Reminder light .......................388
Seat belt extenders .................61
Seat belt pretensioners ...........59
Seat heaters..............................284
Seating capacity.......................180
Seats Adjustment ........................ 46, 49
Adjustment precaution ......48, 50
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............107
Cleaning ................................305
Climate control ......................284
Climate control seat ..............284
Driver’s seat position memory .................................51
Head restraint..........................55
Properly sitting in the seat .......83
Seat heaters ..........................284
Service reminder indicators ..............................145
Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........134
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................408
Shift lock system .....................408
Shopping bag hooks ...............290
Side airbags................................85
Side marker lights Switch....................................149
Side mirror
Adjustment ..............................67
Mirror position memory ...........51
Smart key system
Antenna location .....................26
Entry function ..........................24
Starting the engine ................127
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Spare tireInflation pressure...................428
Spare tire............................... 397
Spark plug ................................426
Specifications...........................422
Speedometer ............................ 141
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 64
Audio switches ......................231
Climate switches ...................198
Steering wheel memory .......... 51
Storage compartment ..............274
Storage feature.........................269
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................419
Sun visors.................................277
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 376
Engine switch ................127, 131
Fog light switch ..................... 152
Hazard light switch ................376
Ignition switch................127, 131
Light switches........................ 149
Power door lock switch ...........39
Power window switch ..............69
Window lock switch ................. 69
Wipers and washer switch ....153
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 370
Switch.................................... 149
Wattage .................................429
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................80
Engine immobilizer system .....78
Theft prevention labels..............82
Tire inflation pressure ............. 428
Tire information Glossary ................................438
Size ....................................... 435 Tire identification number...... 434
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ............................... 436
Tires Chains ................................... 183
Checking ............................... 336
If you have a flat tire.............. 397
Inflation pressure .................. 428
Information ............................ 433
Replacing .............................. 397
Rotating tires ......................... 336
Size ....................................... 428
Snow tires ............................. 184
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 337, 388
Tools ......................................... 397
Total load capacity .................. 180
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 187
Trailer towing ........................ 186
TRAC ......................................... 174
Trip information ....................... 148
Trunk Extending a space ................ 291
Opener .................................... 44
Wattage................................. 429
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 369
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage................................. 429
Valet key ..................................... 22
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 278
Wattage................................. 429
Vanity mirrors .......................... 278
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 423
Vehicle load limits ................... 180
VSC ........................................... 174
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Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 385
Downshifting ......................... 137
Open door ........................... 387
Seat belt reminder ................ 388
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ......... 387
Automatic heading light leveling system .... .............. 387
Brake system........................ 385
Charging system .... .............. 386
Dynamic laser cruise control
master warning light ........... 389
Low fuel level........................ 387
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 386
Open door ............................ 387
Seat belt reminder light ........ 388
SRS airbags ......................... 386
Tire pressure warning light .................................... 388
Vehicle stability control ......... 387
Washer
Checking .............................. 335
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 181
Switch ................................... 153
Washing and waxing............... 302
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 177
Load limits ............................ 180
Weight .................................. 422
Wheels...................................... 349
Window glasses ....................... 69
Window lock switch .................. 69
Windows Power windows ...................... 69
Rear window defogger ......... 200
Washer ................................. 153
Windshield wipers................... 153
Winter driving tips................... 181 Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ...................35
Replacing the battery ............354
WMA disc ..................................220W

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 397If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 7 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 406If the engine will not start
P. 412If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 408If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from “P”
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 416If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 409If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 412If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 9Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 8 0Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud
or sandP. 419If the vehicle becomes stuck