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Maintenance
Cleaning
Interior Care
Use a damp cloth with a mixture of mild detergent and warm water to remove dirt.
Use a clean cloth to remove detergent residue.
Use a soft brush with a mixture of mild soap and warm water to clean the seat belts.
Let the belts air dry. Wipe the openings of the seat belt anchors using a clean cloth.
■Cleaning Seat Belts
1Interior Care
Do not spill liquids inside the vehicle.
Electrical devices and systems may malfunction if
liquids are splashed on them.
Do not use silicone based sprays on electrical devices
such as audio devices and switches.
Doing so may cause the items to malfunction or a fire
inside the vehicle.
If a silicone based spray is inadvertently used on
electrical devices, consult a dealer.
Depending on their composition, chemicals and
liquid aromatics may cause discoloration, wrinkles,
and cracking to resin-based parts and textiles.
Do not use alkali solvents or organic solvents such as
benzene or gasoline.
After using chemicals, make sure to gently wipe them
off using a dry cloth.
Do not place used cloths on top of resin based parts
or textiles for long periods of time without washing.
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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1.Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle's battery + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the assisting vehicle's + terminal.
uUse a 12-volt booster battery only.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
assisting vehicle's - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery
1.8  engine models
2.4  engine models
Booster Battery

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Information
Devices that Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in
operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required
standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada
Standard, described below: As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Audio System
Bluetooth ®
Audio
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
Immobilizer System
Remote Transmitter
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S. models only)

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INDEX
INDEX
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 231
Accessories and Modifications ................ 238
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 137
Additives Coolant .................................................. 261
Engine Oil ............................................... 254
Washer ................................................... 267
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 254
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 133
Front Seats.............................................. 126
Head Restraints ....................................... 129
Mirrors.................................................... 125
Rear Seats ............................................... 132
Steering Wheel ....................................... 124
Temperature ............................................. 85
Air Conditioning System (Heating and Cooling System) ...................................... 140
Cooling................................................... 142
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 142
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 291
Heating................................................... 141
Air Pressure .............................. 281, 325, 327
Airbags ....................................................... 35
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 41
After a Collision ........................................ 39
Airbag Care .............................................. 49
Event Data Recorder ................................. 21
Front Airbags (SRS) ................................... 38 Indicator ........................................ 46, 69, 73
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 47
Sensors...................................................... 35
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 44
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 48
Side Airbags .............................................. 42
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 45
AM/FM Radio .................................... 149, 158
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 231
Indicator .................................................... 69
Armrest ..................................................... 133
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 156
Audio System ............................................ 144
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 148, 157
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 145
Error Messages ........................................ 172
General Information ................................ 174
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 167
Reactivating............................................. 146
Recommended CDs ................................. 174
Recommended Devices ............................ 176
Remote Controls ..................................... 156
Security Code .......................................... 146
Theft Protection....................................... 146
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 145
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 176
Authorized Manuals ................................. 335
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 105
Customize ................................... 88, 92, 106
Automatic Lighting .................................. 119
Automatic Transmission ........................... 214 Creeping ................................................. 214
Fluid ........................................................ 263
Kickdown ................................................ 214
Operating the Shift Lever................... 15, 216
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 310
Shifting ................................................... 215
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 145
Average Fuel Economy ........................ 81, 84
Average Speed ........................................... 84
B
Battery ...................................................... 289
Charging System Indicator................. 67, 313
Jump Starting .......................................... 307
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 289
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 290
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 28
Beverage Holders ..................................... 136
Bluetooth ®
Audio ..................................... 170
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
..................... 177
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 61
Brake System ............................................ 229
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 231
Brake Assist System ................................. 232
Fluid ........................................................ 266
Foot Brake............................................... 230
Indicator............................................ 66, 315
Parking Brake .......................................... 229
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 122

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Trunk....................................................... 109
Outside Temperature Display .................... 85
Overheating .............................................. 311
P
Panic Mode ............................................... 113
Parking ...................................................... 233
Parking Brake ............................................ 229
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 66, 315
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 47
Passing Indicators ..................................... 118
Power Windows ........................................ 114
Precautions While Driving ........................ 213
Rain ......................................................... 213
Pregnant Women ....................................... 33
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 299
R
Radiator ..................................................... 262
Radio (AM/FM) .................................. 149, 158
Radio Data System (RDS) .................. 150, 160
Range .................................................... 81, 84
RDS (Radio Data System) .................. 150, 160
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 331
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ...................................................... 123
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....................... 132
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 125 Refueling
.................................................. 234
Fuel Gauge................................................ 78
Gasoline .................................. 234, 324, 326
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Regulations ............................... 226, 283, 329
Remote Transmitter ................................. 101
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 290
Bulbs ....................................................... 268
Fuses ............................................... 318, 319
Tires ........................................................ 286
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 278
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 330
Resetting a Trip Meter ......................... 80, 83
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 23
Safety Check ............................................... 27
Safety Labels ............................................... 63
Safety Message ........................................... 22
Seat Belts .................................................... 28
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 32
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 30
Checking................................................... 34
Fastening .................................................. 31
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 57
Pregnant Women ...................................... 33
Reminder .................................................. 29
Warning Indicator ............................... 29, 68 Seat Heaters
............................................. 139
Seats .......................................................... 126
Adjusting ................................................ 126
Front Seats.............................................. 126
Rear Seats ............................................... 132
Seat Heaters ........................................... 139
Security System ........................................ 112
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 74
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 74
SEL/RESET Knob .................................... 80, 82
Select Lever ................................ 15, 215, 217
Operation ................................. 15, 216, 217
Releasing ................................................ 310
Won’t Move ........................................... 310
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 54
Selector Knob (Audio) ..................... 147, 155
Setting the Clock ........................................ 98
Shift Lever .................................. 15, 215, 217
Shift Position Indicator ...................... 67, 216
Shifting (Transmission) .................... 215, 217
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 32
Side Airbags ............................................... 42
Cutoff System ........................................... 44
Off Indicator ............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 45
Snow Tires ................................................ 288
Spare Tire ................................. 299, 325, 327
Spark Plugs ....................................... 324, 326
Specifications ........................................... 324
Specified Fuel ........................... 234, 324, 326
Speedometer .............................................. 78