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Interior features
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Cargo net hooks
The cargo net itself is not in cluded as original equipment.
Vehicles with third seats (pattern 1) Raise the rear cargo hook to
use.
Vehicles with third seats (pattern 2) Fold down the third seats. ( P. 72)
Raise the cargo hook to use.
Vehicles without third seats (pattern 1) Raise the rear cargo hook to
use.
CTH37AS075
STEP 1
CTH37AS076
STEP 2
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Vehicles without third seats (pattern 2)Raise the cargo hook to use.
■ Storage compartment
Type A (if equipped)
Open the storage compart-
ment as shown.
Type B (if equipped) Open the storage compart-
ment as shown.
CTH37AS046
CTH37AS014
CTH37AS047

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Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■
Cleaning detergents
Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle
interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
● Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach.
● Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration o\
f
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ Cleaning the inside of the back window
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the back window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.

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Maintenance and care
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ItemsCheck points
Parking brake • Does the parking brake pedal
move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts • Do the seat belts operate
smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be dam- aged.
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel • Does the steering wheel rotate
smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering
wheel.

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Vehicle specifications
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Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Alphabetical index
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Back door
Back door ............................... 56
Back window .......................... 94
Smart key system ... ................ 33
Wireless remote control.......... 47
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 542
Wattage ................................ 622
Back window ............................. 94
Battery
Checking .............................. 509
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............ 598
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 364
Bluetooth® phone ................... 380
Bottle holder ............................ 427
Brake
Fluid...................................... 505
Parking brake ....................... 180
Brake assist ............................. 253
Break-in tips ............................ 155
Brightness control Instrument light control ......... 187
Care Exterior ................................. 478
Interior .................................. 481
Seat belts ............................. 482
Cargo capacity ........................ 267
Cargo hooks ............................ 456
Cargo net hooks ...................... 457
CD player/changer .................. 324
Center differential lock ........... 226
Chains ...................................... 277
Child-protectors ........................ 53 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........135
Booster seats, installation .....139
Convertible seats, definition .............................135
Convertible seats,
installation ...........................139
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........129
Infant seats, definition ...........135
Infant seats, installation.........139
Installing CRS with LATCH system........ ............141
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................144
Installing CRS with top straps ..................................147
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................121
Battery precautions .......511, 602
Child-protectors .......................53
Child restraint system............135
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................82
Installing child restraints ........139
Moon roof precautions ..........101
Power window lock switch.......91
Power window precautions .....93
Removed key battery
precautions .........................530
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................84
Seat belt precautions ..............83
Seat heater precautions ........446
Cleaning Exterior ..................................478
Interior ...................................481
Seat belts ..............................482
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Engine
Compartment........................ 495
Engine switch ............... 164, 167
Hood ..................................... 494
How to start the engine .................. 164, 167
Identification number ............ 611
If the engine will not start...... 590
Ignition switch ............... 164, 167
Overheating .......................... 603
Engine compartment cover .... 497
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 616
Checking .............................. 503
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 182
Engine immobilizer system .... 106
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 614
Checking .............................. 498
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Engine oil maintenance
data ........................................ 501
Engine switch .................. 164, 167
Event data recorder ................ 563 Floor mat...................................449
Fluid
Brake .....................................505
Power steering ......................507
Washer ..................................512
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............541
Switch....................................204
Wattage .................................622
Four-wheel drive system ............................223, 226
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............129
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light .................568
Front seats Adjustment ..............................61
Front side marker light
Replacing light bulbs .............541
Switch....................................198
Wattage .................................622
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............541
Switch....................................179
Wattage .................................622
Fuel Capacity ................................613
Fuel gauge ............................182
Fuel pump shut off system ....562
Gas station information .........664
Information ............................623
Refueling ...............................102
Type ......................................613
Fuel door...................................102
Fuel filler door ..........................102
Fuel pump shut off system ....................................562
Fuses.........................................531F

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Radiator .................................... 504
Radio ......................................... 317
Rear differential lock system .................................... 235
Rear seats Adjustment .............................. 65
Folding down ...............67, 69, 72
Rear step bumper ...................... 57
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 541
Wattage .................................622
Rear view monitor system ......218
Rear window ............................... 94
Rear window defogger ............310
Rear window wiper .................. 207
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 531
Key battery ............................ 528
Light bulbs ............................. 541
Tires ......................................578
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................646
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch....... 127
Roof luggage carrier ................267
Safety Connect .........................469
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt .............79
Automatic Locking Retractor ............................... 81
Child restraint system installation ...........................139
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................482
Emergency Locking
Retractor ............................... 81
How to wear your seat belt......79
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................82 Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use .............. 81
Reminder light ....................... 568
Seat belt extenders ................. 82
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 80
Seat heaters ............................. 446
Seating capacity ...................... 273
Seats Adjustment ........................ 61, 65
Adjustment precautions .... 64, 75
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 139
Cleaning ................................ 481
Head restraints........................ 76
Properly sitting in the seat..... 112
Seat heaters.......................... 446
Service reminder indicators .............................. 189
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 173
Front-wheel drive .................. 223
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 592
Shift lock system ..................... 592
Side airbags ............................. 114
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 541
Switch ................................... 198
Wattage................................. 622
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding............... 89
Slide deck ................................. 459
Smart key system Entry function .......................... 33
Starting the engine ................ 167
“SOS” button ........................... 469
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 621
Storage location .................... 578
Spark plug ................................ 616R
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