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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm (if equipped)
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the wireless remote control door lock function or key.
The doors will lock again automatically.
● The hood is opened while t he vehicle is locked.
● Vehicles with the glass breakage sensor (if equipped): The
side windows are tapped or broken.
● The battery is reconnected.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and hood,
and lock all doors using the
wireless remote control or key.
The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds.
The indicator changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
●Unlock the doors using the wire less remote control or key.
● Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
(The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few sec-
onds.)

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
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Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door or hood.
● The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
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■ When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the battery is discharged before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected.

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior and exterior features
■
Circling calibration
When “CAL” appears on the dis-
play, drive the vehicle at 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less in a circle until a
direction is displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis-
played.
■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to
interference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking
lot, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near
an intersection, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
● The battery has been disconnected.
● A door is open.
CAUTION
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle
is stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the
neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling
calibration.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the hood catch lever
and lift the hood.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
● “ENGINE COOLANT HOT” is shown on the multi-information display
(vehicles with multi-information display).
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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Cruise control........................... 214
Cup holders .............................. 414
Curtain shield airbags ............. 115
Customizable features..... 200, 633
Daytime running light system .................................... 208
Deck hooks ............................... 447
Defogger Back window ......................... 295
Side mirrors ................... 293, 295
Dimension................................. 590
Dinghy towing .......................... 272
Display Trip information ..................... 198
Warning message ................. 554
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 471
Doors Door glasses ...........................94
Door lock ...........................44, 48
Open door warning........547, 555
Side doors ...............................47
Side mirrors .............................88
Driver’s seat belt reminder buzzer ............................. 547, 549
Driver’s seat belt reminder light................. 547, 549
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 169
Correct posture ..................... 113
Driving assist systems........... 230
Procedures ............................ 168
Winter driving tips.................. 246
Driving position memory...........68
DVD player ................................ 336
Emergency flashers ................. 534
Emergency flashers switch..... 534
Emergency, in case of
Blown fuse............................. 512
If the engine will not start ...... 575 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ................................. 577
If the vehicle has discharged battery .............. 581
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 545
If the warning light turns on........................................ 545
If the warning message is displayed ......................... 554
If you have a flat tire ............. 558
If you lose your keys ............. 580
If you think something is wrong .............................. 541
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 588
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................. 535
If your vehicle overheats ....... 585
Engine
Compartment ........................ 476
Engine switch ........................ 177
Exhaust gas .......................... 174
Hood ..................................... 475
How to start the engine ................................. 177
Identification number............. 604
If the engine will not start ...... 575
Ignition switch ...................... 177
Immobilizer system ............... 108
Overheating .......................... 585
Warning light ......................... 546
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 609
Checking ............................... 484
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 246
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 188
Engine immobilizer system .... 108
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 607
Checking ............................... 479
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Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 246
Warning light ........................ 546
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 483
Engine switch .......................... 177
Event data recorder ................ 543
FFV ................................... 103, 618
Flex-fuel ........................... 103, 618
Flexible fuel vehicle ........ 103, 618
Floor mat .................................. 446
Fluid Brake .................................... 486
Washer ................................. 492
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 527
Switch ................................... 210
Wattage ................................ 617
Four-wheel drive system ........ 223
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 527
Switch ................................... 210
Wattage ................................ 617
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 131
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 547
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer.............. 547, 549
Front seats
Adjustment ............................. 58
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 526
Switch ................................... 207
Wattage ................................ 617
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 525
Switch ................................... 185
Wattage ................................ 617
Fuel Capacity ............................... 606
Fuel gauge ........................... 188 Fuel pump shut off system ....542
Gas station information .........672
Information ............................618
Refueling ...............................103
Type ......................................606
Warning light .........................548
Warning message .................556
Fuel door...................................103
Fuel filler door ..........................103
Fuel pump shut off system .....542
Fuses.........................................512
Garage door opener.................450
Gas station information...........672
Gauges ......................................188
Glove box..................................400
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................360
Hazard lights switch ................534
Head restraints Adjusting ................................71
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .....523, 524
Switch....................................207
Wattage .................................617
High mounted stoplight
Replacing ..............................529
Wattage .................................617
Heaters
Seat heaters ..........................442
Side mirror.....................293, 295
Hood ..........................................475
Hooks
Cargo net ..............................448
Deck hooks ...........................447
Shopping bag ........................448
Horn...........................................187
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Meter
Accessory meter................... 204
Instrument panel light
control ................................ 193
Meters .................................. 188
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 85
Side mirror heaters ....... 293, 295
Side mirrors ............................ 88
Vanity mirrors ....................... 425
Moon roof................................... 99
MP3 disc................................... 314
Multi-information display ................................... 198
Odometer ................................. 188
Off-road precautions............... 236
Oil Engine oil.............................. 479
Warning light ................ 546, 548
Opener Hood ..................................... 475
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............. 88
Outside temperature
display ................................... 427
Overhead console ................... 413
Overheating, Engine ............... 585
Parking assist .......................... 217
Parking brake .......................... 186
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 525
Switch ................................... 207
Wattage ................................ 617
Passenger airbag off switch
Installing the child restraint system................................ 146
Passenger airbag off switch
precautions ........................ 141
Passenger airbag off switch ................................. 127 Passenger risk group ............128
Pen holder ................................409
Personal lights
Switch....................................395
Wattage .................................617
Power back window ...................97
Power outlet .....................432, 437
Power steering Fluid ..............................488, 614
Power windows ..........................94
Radiator ....................................486
Radio .........................................301
Rear seat Adjustment ..............................63
Folding down ...........................65
Raising the bottom cushion .....64
Rear seat entertainment system ....................................329
Rear seat entertainment system controller battery......333
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............528
Switch....................................207
Rear seat adjustment.................63
Rear seat adjustment
precautions ..............................66
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............528
Switch....................................185
Wattage .................................617
Rear view mirror Anti-glare ...........................85, 92
Compass ...............................455
Rear window .........................96, 97
Replacing Fuses ....................................512
Light bulbs .............................522
Tires ......................................558
Wireless remote control
battery .................................510
Wheels ..................................505
Rear step bumper ......................56
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