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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 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
3Interior features
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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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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
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Using the automatic modePress .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate.
Press “ ” to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease the
temperature on .
Air outlets and fan speed are automa tically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Fan speed display Windshield defogger
Temperature control
Air intake mode switch
Fan speed
Temperature setting display OFF Automatic mode
Changes the air outlets used Air outlet display
Air conditioning
ON/OFF switch
STEP 1
STEP 2
: If equipped
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ” to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease the tem-
perature on .
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press “ ” (increase) or “ ” (decrease) on .
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Press to turn the fan off.
■ Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time is pressed. The air flow
shown on the display indicates the following.
Air flows to the upper body.
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Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
: Some models
Mainly air flows to the feet.
: Some models
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
Recirculated air mode will auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode.
: Some models
■ Switching air intake modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recircu-
lated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.