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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ..................... 136
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 138
Multi-information display........... 142
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 147
Fog light switch ................................ 151
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 152
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................ 155
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 158
Intuitive parking assist ................... 171
Driving assist systems................... 177
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 182
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ...................... 187
Vehicle load limits ......................... 190
Winter driving tips .......................... 191
Trailer towing .................................. 197
Dinghy towing ............................... 204 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................................... 208
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ........................ 215
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ........................ 216
Using the radio............................... 219
Using the CD player................... 226
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 233
Operating an iPod....................... 240
Operating a USB memory....... 247
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 256
Using the AUX port .................. 258
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 259
3Interior features
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 362
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 365
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .... 368
General maintenance ................ 370
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 373
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 374
Hood.................................................. 378
Positioning a floor jack............... 379
Engine compartment................... 381
Tires ................................................... 394
Tire inflation pressure................ 403
Wheels.............................................. 407
Air conditioning filter................. 409
Electronic key battery ................... 411
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................. 413
Headlight aim (vehicles with discharge headlights) .............. 422
Light bulbs ....................................... 424 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 434
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................................. 435
If you think something is wrong .............................................. 441
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 442
Event data recorder.................... 443
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 445
If a warning message is displayed....................................... 455
If you have a flat tire..................... 467
If the engine will not start .......... 476
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............................. 478
If you lose your keys .................... 479
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............. 480
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................. 483
If your vehicle overheats ........... 486
If the vehicle becomes stuck............................................... 489
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ...... 490
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 147
P. 133
P. 151Gauges and meters P. 136
Multi-information display P. 142
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 152
Engine (ignition) switch P. 126
Trunk opener main switch P. 44
Glove box P. 318
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 63
Parking brake pedal P. 134
Audio remote control switches P. 259
Hood lock release lever P. 378
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 396
“AFS OFF” switch ∗ P. 148
Tire pressure warning select switch P. 397
Horn P. 135
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■Operation signals
Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Trunk: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been unlocked.
Windows and standard moon roof: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows
and standard moon roof are operating.
■Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds for 10 seconds if an attempt to lock the
door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once
more.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the fol-
lowing situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle
may be affected, preventing the smart access system with push-button start and
wireless remote control from operating properly:
(Ways of coping: →P. 4 8 0 )
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, mobile phone, cordless phone or other wire-
less communication devices
●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
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●When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following devices
that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle's electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear
window
■Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks. Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and
hold , , or for approximately 5 seconds while pushing on the key.
The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below. (When
changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds,
and repeat step 2.)
Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open one of the
doors.
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after
is pressed, the doors
will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. ( →P. 8 1 )
STEP1
STEP2
Multi-information
displayUnlocking doorsBeep
Hold the driver's door handle
to unlock only the driver's
door
Exterior: Beeps three
times
Interior: Pings once
Hold the door handle except
a driver’s door handle to
unlock all doors
Hold any door handle to
unlock all doorsExterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once
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■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) of
the vehicle.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warnings displayed on the
multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable
accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in
response to any warning indications on the multi-information display. (→P. 455)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only
alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 2
seconds
Tried to lock the doors using
the entry function while the
electronic key is still inside
the passenger compartmentRetrieve the electronic
key from the passenger
compartment and lock
the doors again.
Closed the trunk while the
electronic key is still inside
the trunk and all doors are
lockedRetrieve the electronic
key from the trunk and
close the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 60
seconds
Tried to exit the vehicle with
the electronic key and lock
the doors without first turning
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFFTurn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and lock the doors
again.
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 10
secondsTried to lock the vehicle using
the entry function while a
door is openClose all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
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Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Firmly
secure child restraints to the outside rear seats using the LATCH anchors
or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not com-
patible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system.
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided
for the outside rear seats. (But-
tons displaying the location of
the anchors are attached to the
seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a child
restraint locking mechanism
(ALR/ELR belts except driver’s
seat belt) (→P. 5 7 )
Anchor bracket (for top tether
strap)
Anchor brackets are provided
for all rear seats.
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle................... 118
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 126
Automatic Transmission ........ 130
Turn signal lever ....................... 133
Parking brake ........................... 134
Horn ............................................ 135
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ................ 136
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 138
Multi-information display ..... 142 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ...................... 147
Fog light switch ......................... 151
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 152
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.......................... 155
Dynamic radar cruise control ..................................... 158
Intuitive parking assist ............. 171
Driving assist systems ............. 177
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 182
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ................ 187
Vehicle load limits ................... 190
Winter driving tips ................... 191
Trailer towing ............................ 197
Dinghy towing......................... 204