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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 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 .................. 155
Fog light switch ................... 157
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 158
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 160
Driving assist systems ........ 163
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 167
Vehicle load limits ............... 170
Winter driving tips ............... 171
Trailer towing ...................... 175
Dinghy towing (automatic
transmission) .................... 183
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) ...... 184
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .......... 188
Manual air conditioning system .......... 194
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 201 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 202
Using the radio ................... 205
Using the CD player ........... 211
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 218
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 225
Using the AUX adapter....... 228
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 229
3-3. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 232
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 235
Making a phone call ........... 244
Setting a cellular phone ...... 248
Security and system setup ................................ 253
Using the phone book ........ 257
3-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 264
• Interior light ...................... 266
• Personal lights.................. 266
• Personal/interior lights...... 267
3Interior features
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3-5. Using the storage featuresList of storage features....... 268
• Glove box ......................... 269
• Console box ..................... 269
• Cup holders ...................... 271
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 273
• Bottle holders ................... 275
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 276
Vanity mirrors ..................... 277
Grocery bag hook............... 278
Ashtrays ............................. 279
Cigarette lighter .................. 280
Power outlet ....................... 281
Seat heaters ....................... 283
Armrest............................... 285
Floor mat ............................ 286
Trunk features .................... 287
Compass ............................ 288 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 294
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 296
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 299
General maintenance ......... 301
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 304
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 305
Hood ................................... 309
Positioning a floor jack........ 311
Engine compartment .......... 314
Tires.................................... 330
Tire inflation pressure ......... 338
Wheels................................ 342
Air conditioning filter ........... 344
Key battery ......................... 346
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 350
Light bulbs .......................... 360
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Air conditioning
system
P. 188
Air conditioning
system
P. 194
Automatic air conditioning system
Manual air conditioning system
Security indicator
P. 78
Seat heater switches
P. 283
AUX adapter P. 228
AUX adapter P. 228
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
/rear window defogger switch P. 201
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
/rear window defogger switch P. 201
Security indicator
P. 78
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ....... 188
Manual air conditioning system ....... 194
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 201
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 202
Using the radio ................. 205
Using the CD player ......... 211
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 218
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 225
Using the AUX adapter .... 228
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 229
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Using the automatic modePress .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate.
Press “ ” to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease the
temperature on .
Air outlets and fan speed are automa tically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Fan speed display Windshield defogger
Temperature control
Air intake mode switch
Fan speed
Temperature setting display OFF Automatic mode
Changes the air outlets used Air outlet display
Air conditioning
ON/OFF switch
STEP 1
STEP 2
: If equipped
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ” to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease the tem-
perature on .
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press “ ” (increase) or “ ” (decrease) on .
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Press to turn the fan off.
■ Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time is pressed. The air flow
shown on the display indicates the following.
Air flows to the upper body.
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Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
: Some models
Mainly air flows to the feet.
: Some models
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
Recirculated air mode will auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode.
: Some models
■ Switching air intake modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recircu-
lated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.