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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart key system................. 24
Wireless remote control ....... 36
Doors.................................... 40
Trunk .................................... 46
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel,
mirrors)
Front seats ........................... 50
Rear seats ............................ 53
Driving position memory system ................................ 55
Head restraints ..................... 59
Seat belts ............................. 61
Steering wheel ..................... 68
Inside rear view mirror.......... 70
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 72
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 74
Moon roof ............................. 77
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..................................... 80 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 83
Alarm .................................... 85
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................... 87
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 88
SRS airbags ......................... 90
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 103
Child restraint systems ....... 109
Installing child restraints ..... 113
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 124
Engine (ignition) switch (with smart key
system) ............................. 133
Engine (ignition) switch (without smart key
system) ............................. 137
Automatic transmission ...... 140
Turn signal lever ................. 145
Parking brake ..................... 146
Horn .................................... 147
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 148
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 151
Center display..................... 154
1Before driving
2When driving
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3-6. Other interior featuresSun 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
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................. 312
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 315
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 318
General maintenance ......... 320
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 323 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 324
Hood ................................... 327
Positioning a floor jack........ 328
Engine compartment .......... 330
Tires.................................... 345
Tire inflation pressure ......... 354
Wheels................................ 358
Air conditioning filter ........... 360
Key battery ......................... 363
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 367
Headlight aim (with discharge headlights) ........................ 376
Light bulbs .......................... 378
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 384
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 385
If you think something is wrong ................................ 389
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 390
Event data recorder ............ 391
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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Door lock switch P. 40
Window lock switch P. 74
Power window switches P. 74
Pictorial indexInterior
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Cup holders P. 284
Navigation system switches*
Ashtray P. 290
Seat heater/ventilator switch P. 293
Shift lock override button P. 416
Shift lever P. 140
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Storage compartment P. 283
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 156
P. 145
P. 159
Gauges and meters P. 148
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 160
Trunk opener main switch P. 46
Glove box P. 279
Telescopic lock release
lever
P. 68
Parking brake pedal
P. 146
Tilt lock release lever
P. 68
Driving position
memory switches
P. 55
Tire pressure warning reset switch
(hidden under panel)
P. 346
Horn P. 147
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Center display P. 154
Emergency flashers
P. 384
Clock P. 288
Air conditioning
system
P. 198
Audio system
P. 210
Navigation system*
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P. 208
Air conditioning
system
P. 198
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart key system .............. 24
Wireless remote control ..... 36
Doors ................................. 40
Trunk .................................. 46
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel,
mirrors)
Front seats ......................... 50
Rear seats.......................... 53
Driving position memory system ............................. 55
Head restraints................... 59
Seat belts ........................... 61
Steering wheel ................... 68
Inside rear view mirror ....... 70
Outside rear view mirrors.............................. 72 1-4. Opening and closing
the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 74
Moon roof ........................... 77
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 80
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ............................. 83
Alarm.................................. 85
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................ 87
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture....... 88
SRS airbags ....................... 90
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 103
Child restraint systems..... 109
Installing child restraints ........................ 113