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ti l t/t e l e s c o p i c st e e r i n g co lUm nThe tilt and telescopic lever is underneath the steering wheel on the low\
er left side
of the steering column. Push it down firmly to adjust the vertical and lengthwise
position of the wheel; push it back up firmly to lock the wheel in place. When
adjusting the steering wheel, there are cases in which the lever cannot be pushed
back to the fixed position. In such cases, readjust the steering position and push the
lever back to the fixed position again. Do not adjust while driving.
seA t HeA t e r s (i f e q Ui p p e d)Located (on the center console) between the driver and passenger seats\
, turn
the dial forward to the desired position. An indicator light next to the dial
will turn on. Turn the switch off before exiting the vehicle.
AUx i l i Ar y po w e r so c k e t sLocated in the center console compartment, rear cargo area sidewall and under
the climate controls. NOTE: Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is on tap
at the socket when the ignition switch is in either the “ACC” or “ON” position.
You can use an in-car electrical appliance by connecting it to the socket.
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n d r e Ar g At e)
Briefly press “LOCK/ARM.” An electronic chirp will sound one time and the hazard lights
will flash one time. If any of the doors (or the rear gate) are not fully closed, an electronic
chirp will sound five times and the hazard lights will flash five \
times to alert you that the
doors (or the rear gate) are not properly closed. If all doors are properly closed, the system
will automatically lock the vehicle.
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Briefly press “UNLOCK/DISARM.” An electronic chirp will sound two times, the hazard lights will flash two times, and
the security system will be disarmed. To unlock all doors and the rear gate, briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button
a second time within five seconds.
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e A c t i v At e o r Ac t i v At e el e c t r o n i c cH i r p
(1) Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all doors and rear gate. (2) Hold down the rear side (unlock side) of the power door
locking switch. (3) While holding down the unlock side of the power door locking switch, remove and insert the key from
the ignition switch at least 6 times within 10 seconds after Step 2. (4) Open and close the driver’s door once within 10
seconds after Step 3. (5) The hazard warning flashers will flash three times to indicate completion of the\
setting.
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e H i c l e fi n d e r fUn c t i o n
This function can help you find your vehicle when it is parked among many vehicles in a large parking lot, provided you
are within 30 feet of the vehicle. Press the “LOCK” button three times within five seconds. The horn will sound one
time and the hazard lights will flash three times.
Additional features
Al A r m sy s t e mThe alarm sounds when the doors are opened to warn of an unauthorized entry. To arm: Press the LOCK button of the
keyless transmitter. To disarm: Press the “UNLOCK” button of the keyless transmitter.
im m oBi l i z e rWhen the security alarm is activated, the immobilizer interrupts the starter motor to prevent an intruder fro\
m starting
your vehicle without a registered key.
ce n t e r co n s o l e Ar m r e s tThe center console can be used as an armrest or additional storage space. To
use the center console as an armrest, move the armrest part of the console
top to the desired position. Adjust the armrest to suit your driving position. To
use the center console as additional storage space, raise the console top to the
vertical position.
fU e l fi l l e r li d re l e As e le v e rLocated on the floor near the driver’s door. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid release lever up and release.
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