
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 fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior 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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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 159
Fog light switch ................... 163
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 164
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 166
Driving assist systems ........ 170
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 175
Vehicle load limits ............... 178
Winter driving tips ............... 179
Trailer towing ...................... 183
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) .................... 191
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) .................... 192
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 196
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 204
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 209
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............. 211
Using the radio .................... 215 Using the CD player ........... 223
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs ................................. 232
Operating an iPod
®
player ............................... 240
Operating a USB memory player ............................... 246
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 253
Using the AUX adapter....... 258
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 260
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 263
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 266
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 271
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 273
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 278
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 279
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 283
Making a phone call ........... 292
Setting a cellular phone ...... 296
Security and system setup ................................ 301
Using the phone book ........ 3053Interior features

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3-5. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ................. 313
• Interior light ...................... 314
• Personal lights ................. 315
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 316
• Glove box ......................... 317
• Console box ..................... 317
• Cup holders ...................... 319
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 321
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 324
Vanity mirrors ..................... 325
Clock .................................. 326
Ashtray ............................... 327
Power outlets ..................... 328
Seat heaters ....................... 330
Armrest............................... 332
Rear sunshade ................... 333
Trunk storage extension..... 334
Floor mat ............................ 335
Trunk features .................... 336
Garage door opener ........... 338
Compass ............................ 343 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 348
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 350
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 353
General maintenance ......... 355
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 358
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 359
Hood ................................... 362
Positioning a floor jack........ 363
Engine compartment .......... 365
Tires.................................... 382
Tire inflation pressure ......... 392
Wheels................................ 396
Air conditioning filter ........... 398
Key battery ......................... 401
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 405
Light bulbs .......................... 418
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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch P. 209
A
Automatic air conditioning system
Manual air conditioning system
Air conditioning system P. 196
Rear window defogger switch
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch
P. 209
P. 209
Air conditioning system P. 204
Pictorial indexInstrument panel

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Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
key system)
P. 131
Cruise control switch P. 166
Talk switch *1P. 284
Air conditioning remote
control switches
P. 201
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
key system)
P. 135
“DISP” switch P. 156
Telephone switches *1P. 284
Audio remote control
switches *1P. 260
Type A
: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

40 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Key battery depletion
Vehicles with smart key system
P. 3 2
Vehicles without smart key system
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the key is not used.) If the wireless remote control function does not
operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.
( P. 401)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted (vehicles with smart
key system)
P. 401
■ Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles with smart key system
P. 3 0
Vehicles without smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
● Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by, a
metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer

90 1-7. Safety information
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, driver's seat position sensor, driver's seat belt buckle switch, front pas-
senger occupant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger's seat belt buckle switch, seat belt
pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. ( P. 433)
■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.
● The front windshield may crack.
■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (front airbags)
●The front SRS airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds
the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to a 12 - 18 mph
[20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or
deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the
bed of a truck, etc.).
● It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the
vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air-
bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.
● The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger
sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag
may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened, even
if the seat is unoccupied. ( P. 9 9 )

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
■
SRS airbag deployment conditions (s ide airbags and curtain shield air-
bags)
● The SRS side airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags will deploy in the
event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force
corresponding to the impact force produced by a 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehi-
cle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the
vehicle orientation at a speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]).
● The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no
passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the side airbag
on the passenger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if
the seat is unoccupied. ( P. 99)
■ Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other
than a collision
The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the
underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
■ Types of collisions that may not depl oy the SRS airbag (front airbags)
The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is
involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-
speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes suffi-
cient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front air-
bags may occur.
● Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or
hard surface
● Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
● Landing hard or vehicle falling
●Collision from the side
● Collision from the rear
● Vehicle rollover