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s, steering wheel, mirrors)
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Before driving
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■Auto anti-glare function (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror)
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to auto mode, the outside
rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear
view mirror to reduce reflected light. ( P. 70)
■ One touch power adjustment
You can store and recall power adjustments such as the driver’s seat and
the outside rear view mirrors. ( P. 55)
CAUTION
■While driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the mirrors.
● Before driving, be sure to make an adjustment of the driver and passenger
side mirrors properly.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
■ When the mirror heaters ar e operating (if equipped)
Do not touch the mirror surface as the mirror surface becomes hot.
NOTICE
■ If ice should jam the mirror
Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to
free the mirror.
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When driving
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CAUTION
■
When driving the vehicle
● Do not shift the shift lever to "P" while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to "R" while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to "D" while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Moving the shift lever to "N" while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when "N" is
selected.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 393
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 142)
● Be careful when driving on slippery surfaces, as the vehicle may spin or
skid when downshifting, rapidly accelerating, braking or turning.
● Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents
that may result in death or serious injury.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their bod-
ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................... 198
Using the steering wheel climate control
switches ......................... 206
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 208
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type............ 210
Audio cover ...................... 212
Using the radio ................. 213
Using the CD player ......... 220
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 228
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 236
Using the AUX adapter........................... 238
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 239
3-3. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ......... 242
Using the hands-free system ........................... 246 Making a phone call ......... 254
Setting a cellular
phone ............................. 259
Security and system setup .............................. 264
Using the phone book ...... 267
3-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 275
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features .......................... 278
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 286
Vanity mirrors ................... 287
Clock ................................ 288
Outside temperature display............................ 289
Ashtrays ........................... 290
Power outlets ................... 291
Seat heaters/ventilators ......... 293
Armrest ............................ 295
Rear sunshade................. 296
Floor mats ........................ 298
Trunk features .................. 299
Garage door opener......... 301
Compass .......................... 306
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
This illustration is a vehicle equipped with the outside rear view
mirror defoggers.
Automatic mode Off
Driver’s side
temperature control
Air conditioning
ON/OFF switch
Outside air or
recirculated mode Passenger’s side
temperature control
Dual
operation With navigation system
Without navigation system
Windshield
defogger
Fan speedChanges the air
outlets used
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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
■Operating conditions
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in IGNITION ON mode. Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch must be in the “ON” position.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove
raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
With outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers
Without outside rear view
mirror defoggers
Press the button to turn on the
rear window (and outside rear
view mirror) defoggers. The
defoggers will automatically turn
off after approximately 15 min-
utes. Pressing the button again
also turns the defoggers off.
The operation time changes
according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.
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CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirr or defoggers are on (if equipped)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the engine is not running.
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Interior features
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Vanity mirrors
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.
To adjust the brightness of the
lights, slide the switch.
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Compass
: If equipped
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in
which the vehicle is heading.
■ Operation
To turn the compass on or off,
press the switch.
■ Displays and directions
DisplayDirection
NNorth
NENortheast
EEast
SESoutheast
SSouth
SWSouthwest
WWest
NWNorthwest