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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
featuresAir 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
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system................. 33
Wireless remote control ....... 47
Side doors ............................ 51
Back door ............................. 56
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 61
Rear seats ............................ 65
Head restraints ..................... 76
Seat belts ............................. 79
Steering wheel ..................... 86
Inside rear view mirror.......... 87
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 89
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 91
Power back window ............. 94
Moon roof ............................. 98
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 102 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system .............................. 106
Alarm .................................. 109
Theft prevention labels (for U. S. A.) ..................... 112
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 113
SRS airbags ....................... 115
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 130
Child restraint systems ....... 136
Installing child restraints ..... 140
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 154
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart
key system) ...................... 164
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ............ 167
Automatic transmission ...... 173
Turn signal lever ................. 179
Parking brake ..................... 180
Horn .................................... 181
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 182
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 189
Accessory meter ................. 194
1Before driving
2When driving
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 364
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 367
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 372
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 374
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 379
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 380
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 384
Making a phone call ........... 392
Setting a cellular phone...... 396
Security and system setup ................................ 401
Using the phone book ........ 405
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 413
• Interior lights .................... 414
• Personal lights ................. 414 3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 416
• Glove box ......................... 417
• Console box ..................... 418
• Coin holder ....................... 419
• Tissue pocket ................... 420
• Pen holder ........................ 421
• Auxiliary box ..................... 422
• Cup holders ...................... 423
• Bottle holders ................... 427
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 429
Vanity mirrors ..................... 430
Clock................................... 431
Outside temperature display .............................. 433
Power outlets (12V DC) ...... 436
Power outlets (120V AC) .... 439
Seat heaters ....................... 446
Armrest ............................... 448
Floor mat ............................ 449
Compass ............................ 450
Luggage compartment features ............................ 456
Garage door opener ........... 462
Safety Connect ................... 469
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Inside rear view mirror P. 87
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 115
Interior light P. 414
A
Personal lights Interior light P. 414
P. 414
: If equipped
Sun visors P. 429
Garage door opener switches “SOS” button
Moon roof switches
Active traction control switch
VSC off switch
Rear differential lock switch
Downhill assist control switch
P. 462
P. 469
P. 98
P. 230
P. 232
P. 235
P. 238
Auxiliary box
Crawl Control switch
Multi-terrain Select switch
P. 422
P. 241
P. 245
Vanity mirrors P. 430
Rear view monitor system P. 218
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Pictorial indexInterior
Door lock switch P. 52
Inside door lock button P. 52
Power window switches P. 91
Window lock switch P. 91
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 33
Wireless remote control ..... 47
Side doors .......................... 51
Back door ........................... 56
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 61
Rear seats.......................... 65
Head restraints................... 76
Seat belts ........................... 79
Steering wheel ................... 86
Inside rear view mirror ....... 87
Outside rear view mirrors.............................. 89
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 91
Power back window ........... 94
Moon roof ........................... 98 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 102
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........................... 106
Alarm................................ 109
Theft prevention labels (for U. S. A.) ................... 112
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 113
SRS airbags ..................... 115
Front passenger occupant classification
system ........................... 130
Child restraint systems..... 136
Installing child restraints ........................ 140
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system
: If equipped
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the side doors ( P. 34)
Locks, unlocks and opens the back door ( P. 35)
Opens the back door ( P. 3 4 )
Starts the engine ( P. 167)
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key
Electronic key
Electronic key
Electronic key
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34 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Unlocking and locking the side doors (front door handles only)
Grip the handle to unlock the
door.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
Touch the lock sensor (the
indentation on the upper part of
the door handle) to lock the
doors.
Opening the back door Press the back door opener.
The back door can be opened
even if it is locked.