
132
uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats
Controls
Rear Seats1.Remove the center shoulder belt from the  
guide.
2. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release 
the lock.
3. Fold the seat-back down.
If the rear head restraints get caught on the 
front seat-backs, remove the head restraints. 2 Removing and Reinstalling the Head 
Restraints  P. 130
■Folding Down the Rear Seats1Folding Down the Rear Seats 
The rear seat-back(s *
) can be folded down to 
accommodate bulkier items in the trunk. 
Never drive with the seat-back folded down and the  
trunk lid open.
2 Exhaust Gas Hazard  P. 62
To lock the seat-back upright, push it backwards until 
it locks. 
When returning a seat-back to its original position,  
push it firmly back. Also, make sure all rear shoulder 
belts are positioned in front of the seat-back, and the  
center shoulder belt is re-positioned in the guide. 
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press  against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the 
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work  
improperly. 2 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator  P. 47
Also make sure all items in the trunk or items  
extending through the opening into the rear  
seats are properly secured. Loose items can fly 
forward if you have to brake hard.
Guide
Center  
Shoulder 
Belt
Release  Lever
* Not available on all models       

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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire 
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually  
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact  
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full size tire repaired or  
replaced. 1.
Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery ground.
2. Put the shift lever in 
(P .
2. Put the shift lever in 
(R .
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Turn on the hazard warning lights and  turn the ignition switch to LOCK 
(0.
1Changing a Flat Tire 
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact  
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.  
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the  
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with  
a full size tire as soon as possible. 
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are  
specifically for this model. 
Do not use them with another vehicle. 
Do not use another type of compact spare tire or  
wheel with your vehicle. 
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.  
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of 
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact  
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it  
with the full size tire that was removed from the rear. 
Mount the tire chains on the front tire. 
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent on a flat tire,  
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.
U.S. models only
Automatic transmission models
Manual transmission models
All models 

INDEX
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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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INDEX
SRS Airbags (Airbags)................................  38
Starting the Engine ..................................  211
Does Not Start ........................................  306 
Engine Switch Buzzer ..............................  117 
Jump Starting .........................................  307
Steering Wheel ........................................  124
Adjusting ................................................  124
Stopping ...................................................  233
Summer Tires ............................................  288
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .......  38
Switches (Around the  Steering Wheel) .............................  2, 3, 117
System Message Indicator .........................  72
T 
Tachometer ................................................  78
Temperature
High Temperature Indicator ....... ...............  69
Low Temperature Indicator .......................  74 
Outside Temperature Display ....................  85
Temperature Sensor ..................................  85
Time (Setting) .............................................  98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS) .....................................................  225
Indicator .............................  71, 72, 316, 317
Tires ..........................................................  280
Air Pressure.............................  281, 325, 327 Checking and Maintaining ......................  280
Inspection ...............................................  280 
Labeling ..................................................  281 Puncture (Flat Tire)...................................  299
Regulations .............................................  283 
Rotation ..................................................  287
Spare Tire ................................  299, 325, 327 
Summer ..................................................  288 
Tire Chains ..............................................  288
Wear Indicators .......................................  285 
Winter .....................................................  288
Tools ..........................................................  298
Towing a Trailer .......................................  207
Equipment and Accessories .....................  208 
Load Limits ..............................................  207
Towing Your Vehicle ................................  210
Emergency ..............................................  321
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System) ....................................................  225
Indicator ..............................  71, 72, 316, 317
Transmission .....................................  215, 217
Automatic ...............................................  215 
Fluid ................................................  263, 264 
Manual....................................................  217 
Number ...................................................  328 
Shift Position Indicator .......................  67, 216
Trip Meter .............................................  80, 83
Troubleshooting .......................................  297
Blown Fuse ......................................  318, 319 
Brake Pedal Vibrates ..................................  19
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ..........  20 
Emergency Towing ..................................  321 
Engine Won’t Start ..................................  306 
Noise When Braking ..................................  20 Overheating ............................................  311 
Premium Gasoline ...........................  234, 326 
Puncture/Flat Tire ....................................  299
Rear Door Won’t Open......................  19, 104 
Select Lever Won’t Move .........................  310 
Warning Indicators ....................................  66
Trunk .........................................................  109
Lid...........................................................  109 
Light Bulb........................................  324, 326
Turn Signals ..............................................  118
Indicators (Instrument Panel) .....................  73
U 
Unlocking the Doors ................................  101
Unlocking the Front Doors  from the Inside .........................................  11
USB Adapter Cable ...........................  144, 145
USB Flash Drives .......................................  176
VValet Key ...................................................  100
Vanity Mirrors ...............................................  5
Vehicle Identification Number ................  328
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®
)..................  223
Off Button...............................................  224 
Off Indicator..............................................  70 
System Indicator ........................................  70
Viscosity (Oil) ............................  254, 325, 327
VSA ®
 (Vehicle Stability Assist) ..................  223