
This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 56
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 58
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Gauges . 65
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Odometer . 65
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Display Change Button . 66
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Instant Fuel Economy . 66
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Trip Meter . 67
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Average Fuel Economy . 67
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Fuel Gauge . 67
Outside Temperature
...................................
Indicator . 68
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 69
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Maintenance Minder . 69
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IMA Battery Level Gauge . 70
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Charge/Assist Gauge . 71
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel . 72
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers . 73
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 74
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Daytime Running Lights . 75
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
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Hazard Warning Button . 76
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Rear Window Def ogger . 76
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 77 ...............................
Keys and Locks . 78
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Immobilizer System . 79
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Ignition Switch . 80
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Door Locks . 81
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Power Door Locks . 81
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Childproof Door Locks . 82
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 82
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Auto Door Locking . 82
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Auto Door Unlocking . 85
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Trunk . 88
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 88
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Remote Transmitter . 89
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Seats . 91
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Seat Heaters . 96
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Power Windows . 97
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Mirrors . 98
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Parking Brake . 99
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Interior Convenience Items . 100
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Beverage Holders . 101
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Accessory Power Socket . 101
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Glove Box . 101
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Console Compartment . 101
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Interior Lights . 102
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To replace the battery:Remove the screw at the base of
the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver. Inside the transmitter, separate
the inner cover f rom the keypad
by releasing the two tabs on the
cover.
Battery type: CR1616
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors,
replace the battery as soon as
possible.
Separate the transmitter by prying
its middle seam with your
f ingernail.Be caref ul when removing
this screw as the head of the
screw can strip out.
1. 2. 3.
Replacing the Transmitter
Battery
Remote Transmitter
90
NOTE:SCREW
BATTERY
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Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to HFL. HFL
uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which
means the maximum range between
yourphoneandvehicleis30feet(10
meters).
During a call, HFL allows you to talk
up to 30 minutes af ter you remove
the key from the ignition switch.
However, this may weaken the
vehicle’s battery.
You can make calls using a name in
the HFL phonebook or any phone
number. You can also redial the last
number called.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Follow the HFL prompts and say
thenamestoredintheHFL
phonebook that you want to call.
Follow the HFL prompts to
conf irm the name and make the
call. Say ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Follow the HFL prompts and say
the phone number you want to dial.
Follow the HFL prompts to
conf irm the number and say
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Once connected, you will hear the
person you called through the audio
speakers.
1. 2. 3.
1. 2. 3.
Making a Call
Call Dial Call Dial
Call Dial
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
TomakeacallusinganameintheHFL phonebook: T o make a call using a phone
number:
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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.In cold weather, the conventional
starter is used instead of the IMA
system starter. This is normal.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position f or more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds bef ore trying again.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Starting the Engine
Starting in Cold Weather
Driving
259
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page .
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CONT INUED
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Accessories . 250
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 80
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Accessory Power Socket . 101
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Additives, Engine Oil . 285
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Airbag (SRS) . 10, 22
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 22
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
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Airbag Service . 32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works . 31
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 31
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work . 24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work . 30
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SRS Components . 22
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Air Conditioning System . 104
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Air Pressure, Tires . 304
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Antif reeze . 288 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 59, 268
...................................
Operation . 268
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 209
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..........................................
Lock . 80
........................................
Armrest . 95
................................
Audio System . 110
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 82
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Auto Door Locking . 82
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Auto Door Unlocking . 85
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Auto Idle Stop . 264, 265
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
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Automatic Speed Control . 214
.
Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 260
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Capacity,Fluid .338
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 291
.......................................
Shif ting . 261
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 260
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 261
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 263 Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 324
............................
Jump Starting . 319
..............................
Maintenance . 308
............................
Specif ications . 339
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Bef ore Driving . 241
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Belts,Seat .9,19
...........................
Beverage Holder . 101
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 268
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Break-in, New Linings . 242
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Bulb Replacement . 296
...........................................
Fluid . 292
...................
Pad Wear Indicator . 268
.........................................
Parking . 99
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System Indicator . 58, 63, 326
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Braking System . 267
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 242
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 75
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Taillights, Changing..................................
Bulbs . 296, 297
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 311
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Emissions Control Systems . 345
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels . 242
..........
State Emissions Testing . 348
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 347
.................................
Tire Labeling . 342
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 66 ..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Thef t Protection . 209
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 347
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Time, Setting the . 212
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Tire Chains . 308
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 313
...........................
Tire Inf ormation . 340
...............................................
Tires . 303
..............................
Air Pressure . 304
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Checking Wear . 305
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Compact Spare . 312
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Inf lation . 303
..................................
Inspection . 305
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Maintenance . 306
...................................
Replacing . 306
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Rotating . 306
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Service Lif e . 305
...........................................
Snow . 307
............................
Specif ications . 339
................................
Tire Chains . 308
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 313
....................
Specif ications Charts . 338
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Speed Control . 214
Speed-Sensitive Volume
.......
Compensation (SVC) . 115, 158
.......................................
Spotlights . 102
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 33
.............................
Airbag Service . 32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works . 31
How the Side Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works . 31
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work . 24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How Your Side Curtain
..........................
Airbags Work . 30
........................
SRS Components . 22
.............................
SRS Indicator . 30, 58
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 80
.......................
Starting the Engine . 259
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 259
................
With a Dead Battery . 319
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 321 Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 77
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 80
....................
Storing Your Vehicle . 309
Supplemental Restraint
................................
System . 10, 22
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Servicing . 32
.........................
SRS Indicator . 30, 58
...................
System Components . 22
.........................................
SVC . 115, 158
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Synthetic Oil . 286
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