
Features of your vehicle
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To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest
(extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.
3. Select the position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air condi- tioning will be selected automatically.
If the position is selected, lower fan
speed is adjusted to a higher fan speed. Automatic climate control system D250201AENTo defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desired posi-
tion.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The air conditioning will be turned on according to the detected ambient tem-
perature and outside (fresh) air posi-
tion will be selected automatically.
If the air conditioning and outside (fresh)air position are not selected automatical-
ly, adjust the corresponding button man-
ually. If the position is selected,
lower fan speed is adjusted to a higher
fan speed. D250202ABK
To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest posi-
tion.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The air conditioning will be turned on according to the detected ambient
temperature and outside (fresh) air
position will be selected automatically.
If the position is selected, lower fan
speed is adjusted to a higher fan speed.
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Features of your vehicle
1. FM/AM Selection Button
Turn to FM or AM mode, and toggles in the order of FM1 ➟FM2 ➟ AM ➟ FM1...
when the button is pressed each time.
2. CD Selection Button If there is a CD in the CDP DECK, it
switches from the previous mode to CD
mode and plays the song. If there is no
CD, then it displays the message "No
Media" and returns to the previous mode.
3. SEEK UP/DOWN Button
When the [SEEK / ] button is pressed, it increases / decreases the
band frequency by 200kHz to automati-
cally select channel. Stops at the original
frequency if no channel is found.
4. AUX Selection Button
If a device is connected to AUX then it
toggles. USB ➟AUX ➟USB... when the
button is pressed each time.(It will not
turn to AUX if the auxiliary device is notconnected.) 5. AST(AUTO STORE) Button When AST is pressed, frequency is stored
on the preset memory [1]~[6] and auto-
matically plays the channel stored on thePreset [1].
If no channels have been stored because
there was no channel received, will return
to the previous channel.
6. Display
Displays the current time, mode, fre- quency AST status and preset channel.
7. Preset Button
Press [1]~[6] buttons less than 0.8 sec-
ond to play the channel saved in each
button.
Press [1]~[6] button more than 0.8 sec-
ond or longer to save current station to
the respective button with a beep.
8. DISP Selection Button
Turns on/off the displayed data and light
on LCD.
9. TUNE FILE UP/DOWN Button
When the [TUNE / ] button is pressed, it increases / decreases the
band frequency by 200kHz from current
frequency.
10. SETUP Button
Press the button to change the CLOCK,
TONE, POSITION, AVC, TEMP and
SCROLL option modes.
11. Power ON/OFF Button &
Volume Control Knob
Turn on/off the set When the IGNITION
SWITCH is on ACC or ON. If the button
is turned to the right, it increases the vol-
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Features of your vehicle
1. FM/AM Selection Button
Turn to FM or AM mode, and toggles in the order of FM1 ➟FM2 ➟ AM ➟ FM1...
when the button is pressed each time.
2. CD Selection Button If there is a CD in the CDP DECK, it
switches from the previous mode to CD
mode and plays the song. If there is no
CD, then it displays the message "No
Media" and returns to the previous mode.
3. SEEK TRACK UP/DOWN Button
When the [SEEK / ] button is pressed, it increases / decreases the
band frequency by 200kHz to automati-
cally select channel. Stops at the original
frequency if no channel is found.
4. AUX Selection Button
If a device is connected to AUX then it
toggles. USB ➟AUX ➟USB... when the button is
pressed each time.(It will not turn to AUX
if the auxiliary device is not connected.) 5. AST(AUTO STORE) Button When AST is pressed, frequency is stored
on the preset memory [1]~[6] and auto-
matically plays the channel stored on thePreset [1].
If no channels have been stored because
there was no channel received, will return
to the previous channel.
6. Display
Displays the current time, mode, frequen- cy AST status and preset channel.
7. Preset Button
Press [1] ~ [6] buttons less than 0.8 sec-
ond to play the channel saved in each
button. Press [1]~[6] button more than
0.8 second or longer to save current sta-
tion to the respective button with a beep.
8. DISP Selection Button
Turns on/off the displayed data and light
on LCD.
9. TUNE FILE UP/DOWN Button
When the [TUNE / ] button is pressed, it increases / decreases the
band frequency by 200kHz from current
frequency.
10. SETUP Button
Press the button to change the CLOCK,
TONE, POSITION, AVC, TEMP and
SCROLL option modes.
11. Power ON/OFF Button &
Volume Control Knob
Turn on/off the set When the IGNITION
SWITCH is on ACC or ON. If the button
is turned to the right, it increases the vol-
ume and left, decreases the volume.

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Driving your vehicle
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
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Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
tion 7, “Maintenance”. E020300AUN
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are
easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
car into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING
When you intend to park or stop the
vehicle with the engine on, be care-ful not to depress the accelerator
pedal for a long period of time. It
may overheat the engine or exhaust
system and cause fire.
WARNING - Driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Drivingwhile under the influence of drugs
is as dangerous or more dangerousthan driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or
take drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driveror call a cab.

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Driving your vehicle
E050200AUN Good driving practices
Never take the car out of gear andcoast down a hill. This is extremely
hazardous. Always leave the car in
gear.
Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfunction.
Instead, when you are driving down a
long hill, slow down and shift to a lower
gear. When you do this, engine braking
will help slow the car.
Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. This will help avoid over-revving
the engine, which can cause damage.
Slow down when you encounter cross winds. This gives you much better con-
trol of your car.
Be sure the car is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into reverse.
The transmission can be damaged if
you do not. To shift into reverse,
depress the clutch, move the shift lever
to neutral, wait 3 seconds, then shift to
the reverse position. Exercise extreme caution when driving
on a slippery surface. Be especially
careful when braking, accelerating or
shifting gears. On a slippery surface,
an abrupt change in vehicle speed can
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle to go out of control.
WARNING
Always buckle-up! In a collision, an unbelted occupant is signifi-
cantly more likely to be seriously
injured or killed than a properlybelted occupant.
Avoid high speeds when corner- ing or turning.
Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as sharp
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if you lose control of
your vehicle at highway speeds.
Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the
roadway and the driver over-
steers to reenter the roadway.
In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
Never exceed posted speed lim- its.

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WARNING - Automatic
transmission
Always check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, beforeshifting a car into D (Drive) or R
(Reverse).
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position; then
set the parking brake fully and
shut the engine off. Unexpected
and sudden vehicle movementcan occur if these precautions
are not followed in the order iden-tified.
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Automatic transmission operation
The automatic transmission has 5 (or 6)
forward speeds and one reverse speed.The individual speeds are selected auto-
matically, depending on the position of
the shift lever.
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NOTICE
The first few shifts on a new vehicle, if the battery has been disconnected, may
be somewhat abrupt. This is a normalcondition, and the shifting sequence will
adjust after shifts are cycled a few times
by the TCM (Transmission Control
Module) or PCM (Powertrain ControlModule).
For smooth operation, depress the brake pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a forward or reverse gear.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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Depress the brake pedal when shifting.
(If your vehicle is installed shift lock sys-tem)
The selector lever can be shifted freely. + (UP)
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Ignition key interlock system
(if equipped)
The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position. If the ignition switch is in any
other position, the key cannot be
removed. E060200ABH Good driving practices
Never move the shift lever from P
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other posi-
tion with the accelerator pedaldepressed.
Never move the shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
Be sure the car is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into R
(Reverse) or D (Drive).
Never take the car out of gear and coast down a hill. This may be
extremely hazardous. Always leave the
car in gear when moving.
Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfunc-
tion. Instead, when you are driving
down a long hill, slow down and shift to
a lower gear. When you do this, engine
braking will help slow the car.
Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower gear maynot be engaged. Always use the parking brake. Do not
depend on placing the transmission in
P (Park) to keep the car from moving.
Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface. Be especially
careful when braking, accelerating or
shifting gears. On a slippery surface,
an abrupt change in vehicle speed can
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle to go out of control.
Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)The ABS continuously senses the speed
of the wheels. If the wheels are going to
lock, the ABS system repeatedly modu-
lates the hydraulic brake pressure to the
wheels.
When you apply your brakes under con-
ditions which may lock the wheels, you
may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the
brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation
in the brake pedal. This is normal and it
means your ABS is active.
In order to obtain the maximum benefit
from your ABS in an emergency situa-
tion, do not attempt to modulate your
brake pressure and do not try to pump
your brakes. Press your brake pedal as
hard as possible or as hard as the situa-
tion warrants and allow the ABS to con-
trol the force being delivered to the
brakes.
WARNING
ABS (or ESP) will not prevent acci-
dents due to improper or danger-
ous driving maneuvers. Even
though vehicle control is improved
during emergency braking, always
maintain a safe distance between
you and objects ahead. Vehicle
speeds should always be reduced
during extreme road conditions.
The braking distance for cars
equipped with an anti-lock braking
system (or Electronic Stability
Program system) may be longer
than for those without it in the fol-
lowing road conditions.
During these conditions the vehicle should be driven at reducedspeeds:
Rough, gravel or snow-covered roads.
With tire chains installed. (Continued)
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On roads where the road surfaceis pitted or has different surface height.
The safety features of an ABS (or
ESP) equipped vehicle should not
be tested by high speed driving or
cornering. This could endanger the
safety of yourself or others.