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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System The audio system features AM/FM radio. It can also play audio discs, WMA/MP3/ AAC files, iPods, and USB flash memory devices. The audio system is operable from the buttons and switches on the panel, icons on the navigation screen, or the remote controls on the steering wheel. The radio theft protection feature is activated if the audio system is disconnected from electric power. You need to enter an audio security code that comes with your vehicle to reactivate the disabled system.
About Your Audio System
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini discs are not supported. iPod is a registered trademark owned by Apple Inc.
Models with navigation system You can operate the audio system by voice commands. See the navigation system manual for full details.
Audio Remote Controls
Auxiliary Input Jack
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
USB Adapter Cable
iPod USB Flash Memory Device
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Audio without Navigation System Playing the AM/FM Radio
Radio Data System (RDS)
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Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.
RDS INFO ON
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Press the TITLE button while listening to an RDS capable station. “RDS INFO ON” appears, and the station name is displayed.
To Find an RDS Station from Your Selected Program

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Category
1. Press the
/ button to
display and select an RDS category. Use the SEEK
2. or SCAN function to select
an RDS station.
Playing the AM/FM Radio
A stereo indicator (ST) comes on the display for stereo FM broadcasts. Stereo reproduction in AM is not available. Switching the Audio Mode Press the MODE button on the steering wheel.
Audio Remote Controls P.1 6 9
You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons. FM1 and FM2 let you store six stations each. A.SEL function scans and stores up to six AM stations and twelve FM stations with a strong signal in the preset buttons. If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons manually.
Radio Data System (RDS)
The display shows up to 31 characters of text data. Press and hold the TITLE button to see additional characters.
indicates that the text data
continues. The display goes back to the previous screen if you press and hold the button again.
RDS Category
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Audio with Navigation System Playing the AM/FM Radio
Playing the AM/FM Radio
A stereo indicator (STEREO) comes on the display for stereo FM broadcasts.Stereo reproduction in AM is not available. Switching the Audio Mode Press the MODE button on the steering wheel.
Audio Remote Controls P.1 6 9
You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons. FM1 and FM2 let you store six stations each.AUTO SEL scans and stores up to six AM stations and twelve FM stations with a strong signal in the preset buttons. If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons manually.
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Driving
Before Driving Driving Preparation
Do not place anything in the seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor mats.

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An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and
accelerator pedal operation while driving.
If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.

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They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
Securely close and lock both doors and the hatch.

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors from Inside P.102
Adjust your seating position properly.

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Adjusting the Seats P.119
Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly for your driving.

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Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
Adjusting the Mirrors P.118
Steering Wheel Adjustments P.117
Be sure items placed on the floor behind the driver’s and passenger’s seats

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cannot roll under the seats.
They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.

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Fastening a Seat Belt P.37
Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start

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the vehicle, and go off soon after.
Always have a dealer check the vehicle if any of the indicators indicate a
problem.
Indicators P.68
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When Driving Precautions While Driving
Precautions While Driving
In Rain
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Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or cause electrical component failure.
Other Precautions

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If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location. Check the underside of the vehicle for damage and fuel or brake fluid leaks.
Precautions While Driving
NOTICE Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could damage the transmission. If the ignition switch is turned to ACCESSORY

or LOCK while driving, the engine will shut
down and all steering and brake power assist functions will stop, making it dificult to control the vehicle. Do not drive with the shift lever in
, as you will
lose engine braking (and acceleration) performance. During the irst 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so as to not damage the engine or powertrain. Avoid hard braking for the irst 200 miles (300 km). You should also follow this when the brakes are replaced.
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When Driving Shifting
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
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Use the paddle shifters to change between first and seventh speeds without removing your hands from the steering wheel. The transmission switches to the 7-speed manual shift mode when you pull a paddle shifter while driving. This mode is useful when engine braking is needed. You can cancel this mode by pressing any of the three driving mode buttons, or pulling the
paddle shifter for a few seconds.
When the Driving Mode is in ECON or NORMAL
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The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode temporarily, and the number is displayed in the shift indicator.The 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled automatically if you drive at constant speed or accelerate, and the number in the shift indicator goes off.The 7-speed manual shift mode is especially useful when reducing the vehicle speed temporarily before making a turn.
When the Driving Mode is in SPORT
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The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode. The
M indicator and the
speed number are displayed in the shift indicator. As the vehicle speed slows down, the transmission automatically shifts down accordingly. When the vehicle comes to a stop, it automatically shifts down into first. If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed reaches near the tachometer’s red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
To improve fuel economy, the transmission may shift up to a higher speed than the seventh under certain circumstances. In this case, the number in the shift indicator remains as "7." In the 7-speed manual shift mode, the transmission
shifts up or down by operating either paddle shifte r
under the following conditions:Shift Up: The engine speed reaches the lowest threshold of the higher speed position.Shift Down: The engine speed reaches the highest threshold of the lower speed position. When the engine speed reaches near the tachometer’s red zone, the transmission shifts up automatically.When the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold of the selected speed position, the transmission shifts down automatically. Operating the paddle shifters on slippery surfaces may cause the tires to lock up. In this case, the 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled and goes back to the normal D driving mode.
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When Driving Cruise Control
Cruise Control Maintains a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the accelerator. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can travel at a constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.
Cruise Control
When the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY
or
LOCK , cruise control automatically goes off.
It may not be possible to maintain a constant speed when driving uphill or downhill. When climbing a steep hill with the ECON mode, it may take relatively more time to accelerate to maintain the set speed. When not using cruise control, turn off cruise control by pressing the CRUISE button.
Manual transmission While the cruise control system is activated, the shift up or down indicator does not work.
WARNING
Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash. Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.When to use
How to use
Ù Vehicle speed for cruise control:
Desired speed in a range above roughly 25 mph (40 km/h). Always keep sufcient distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
CRUISE MAIN is on in the instrument panel. Cruise control is ready to use.
Automatic transmission model
Ù Press the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel.
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When Driving Cruise Control
To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
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Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the accelerator and brake pedals, and set the vehicle speed with the DECEL/SET button on the steering wheel.
To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
Vehicle speed can be increased or decreased also using the RES/ACCEL or DECEL/SET button on the steering wheel.
RES/ACCEL Button Each time you press the button, vehicle speed is

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increased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).If you keep it pressed, vehicle speed increases

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until you release it. This speed is then set.
DECEL/SET Button Each time you press it, vehicle speed decreases

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by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).If you keep it pressed, vehicle speed decreases

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until you release it. This speed is then set.
Decrease vehicle speed with the
brake pedal, then take your foot off the brake pedal.
To decrease speed
Use the accelerator
pedal to increase vehicle speed.
The vehicle speed is set when the
button is released.
To increase speed
Press and release DECEL/SET Button
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