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 fea-
turesAir 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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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 157
Fog light switch ................... 159
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 160
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 162
Driving assist systems ........ 166
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 170
Vehicle load limits ............... 173
Winter driving tips ............... 174
Trailer towing (2.4 L 4-cylinder
[2AZ-FE] engine) .............. 178
Trailer towing (1.8 L 4-cylinder
[2ZR-FE] engine) .............. 186
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) .................... 187
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) .................... 188
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 192
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 198
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 205 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 206
Using the radio ................... 210
Using the CD player ........... 217
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 225
Operating an iPod .............. 233
Operating a USB memory ............................ 240
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 248
Using the AUX port............. 253
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 255
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 259
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 262
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 267
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 269
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 274
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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 275
Using the hands-free phone system ................... 279
Making a phone call ........... 289
Setting a cellular phone...... 293
Security and system setup ................................ 298
Using the phone book ........ 302
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 309
• Interior light ...................... 311
• Personal lights ................. 311
• Personal/interior lights...... 312
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 313
• Glove box ......................... 314
• Console box ..................... 314
• Cup holders ...................... 316
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 318
• Bottle holders ................... 320
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 321
Vanity mirrors ..................... 322
Clock .................................. 323
Ashtray ............................... 324
Cigarette lighter .................. 325
Power outlet ....................... 326
Seat heaters ....................... 327
Floor mat ............................ 329
Compass ............................ 330 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 336
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 338
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 341
General maintenance ......... 343
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 346
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 347
Hood ................................... 351
Positioning a floor jack........ 353
Engine compartment .......... 356
Tires.................................... 370
Tire inflation pressure ......... 378
Wheels................................ 382
Air conditioning filter ........... 384
Key battery ......................... 386
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 390
Light bulbs .......................... 400
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Air conditioning
system
P. 192
Air conditioning
system
P. 198
Automatic air conditioning system
Manual air conditioning system
Engine immobilizer system
indicator
P. 79
Seat heater switches
P. 327
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
/rear window defogger switch P. 205
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
/rear window defogger switch P. 205
Engine immobilizer system
indicator
P. 79
Clock
P. 323
Clock
P. 323
Seat heater switches
P. 327
AUX port
AUX port/USB port
P. 253
P. 233, 240, 253
AUX port
AUX port/USB port
P. 253
P. 233, 240, 253
: If equipped
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
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Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from
operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 452)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When carrying a portable radio, ce llular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic 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
● 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
36 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Key battery depletion
Vehicles with smart key system
P. 2 9
Vehicles without smart key system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 387)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted (vehicles with smart
key system)
P. 386
■ Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles with smart key system
P. 2 7
Vehicles without smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
● Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by, a
metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
● When the wireless key battery is depleted
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
88 1-7. Safety information
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.
● The windshield may crack.
■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds
the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi-
mately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that
does not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the
bed of a truck, etc.).
● It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the
vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air-
bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.
● The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger
sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag
may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened, even
if the seat is unoccupied. ( P. 9 7 )
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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
■
SRS airbag deployment conditions (s ide airbags and curtain shield air-
bags)
● The SRS side airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags will deploy in the
event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force
corresponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb.
[1500 kg] vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpen-
dicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph
[20 - 30 km/h]). Depending on the conditions and type of accident, there
are times when the curtain shield airbags may deploy (inflate) in a front
impact.
● The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no
passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the side airbag
on the passenger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if
the seat is unoccupied. ( P. 97)
■ Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other
than a collision
The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the
underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or
hard surface
● Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
● Landing hard or vehicle falling