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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
●Do not turn the engine off while driving.
The power steering and brake booster systems will not operate properly if the
engine is not running.
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a
steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-
tiveness. (P. 137, 139)
●When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking brake to
prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident.
●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside
rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents that may
result in death or serious injury.
●Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bodies are
not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do
not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability
tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and
possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on
your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce
your ability to control the vehi cle, resulting in an accident.
●Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-shifting
or down-shifting, may cause the vehicl e to skid, resulting in an accident.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that
the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from
functioning properly. If the brakes on on ly one side are wet and not functioning
properly, steering control may be af fected, resulting in an accident.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
■The windshield wipers and wa sher can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
With the settings other than “AUTO” also, the time until drip prevention wiper
sweep occurs is changed depending on vehicle speed.
Low speed wiper operation selected, wiper operation will be switched from low
speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary.
■“A U T O ” m o d e
●If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode , the wiper will operate once to show
that auto mode is activated.
●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194 F (90 C) or higher, or -22 F
(-30 C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate
the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.
■Outside rear view mirror defogger activa tion linked to windshield wiper opera-
tion
The outside rear view mirror defogger au tomatically turns on when you operate the
windshield wipers.
●The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
●The sensitivity of sensor can be
adjusted by turning the knob.
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ...................................... 210
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers .................. 218
Windshield wiper de-icer ..... 219
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type................. 220
Using the radio....................... 223
Using the CD player .............. 231
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs........................... 238
Operating an iPod ................. 246
Operating a USB memory .................................. 254
Optimal use of the audio
system ..................................... 263
Using the AUX port .............. 265
Using the steering wheel audio switches ...................... 267 3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 270
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system ......................... 273
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ...................................... 278
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ....................................... 281
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ....................................... 287
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for mobile phones...................... 288
Using the hands-free
system
(for mobile phones) ............ 292
Making a phone call.............. 300
Setting a mobile phone ........ 304
Security and system setup ....................................... 309
Using the phone book ........... 313
Interior features3
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Interior features3
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3-5. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ...................... 319
• Interior lights ......................... 321
• Personal lights ....................... 321
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features ........ 323
• Glove box .............................. 324
• Console box .......................... 324
• Overhead console ............. 325
• Cup holders .......................... 326
• Bottle holders/door pockets ......................... 328
• Auxiliary box........................ 328 3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ................................. 329
Vanity mirrors ......................... 330
Clock .......................................... 331
Satellite switches ................... 332
Ashtrays.................................... 335
Cigarette lighter .................... 336
Power outlet ............................ 337
Seat heaters ............................ 338
Armrest .................................... 340
Trunk storage extension ....... 341
Coat hooks .............................. 343
Floor mat .................................. 344
Trunk features ......................... 345
Garage door opener ............ 348
Compass .................................. 354
Safety Connect ...................... 358
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
■The defogger can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirror, as it can become very hot
and burn you.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
On/off
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after 15 to 60 minutes.
The operation time changes
according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.
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3-7. Other interior features
Vanity mirrors
Slide the cover.
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.
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3-7. Other interior features
Compass
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in which
the vehicle is heading.
■ Operation
To turn the compass on or off,
push the switch.
■ Displays and directions
DisplayDirection
NNorth
NENortheast
EEast
SESoutheast
SSouth
SWSouthwest
WWe s t
NWNorthwest
: If equipped
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3-7. Other interior features
■Circling calibration
When “C” appears on the dis-
play, drive the vehicle at 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less in a circle until a
direction is displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis-
played.
■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
●The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
●The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to interfer-
ence by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under a
steel tower, between buildings, roof car pa rk/parking lot, near an intersection,
near a large vehicle, etc.).
●The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
●The battery has been disconnected.
●A door is open.