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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Instrument cluster ...............................4-44
2. Horn ....................................................4-39
3. Driver’s front air bag ...........................3-46
4. Light control/Turn signals ....................4-78
5. Wiper/Washer .....................................4-83
6. Steering wheel audio control ............4-126
7. Cruise control switch or
Auto cruise control switch ...........5-36/5-40
8. Ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button ........5-4/5-7
9. Audio system ....................................4-125
10. Hazard warning flasher switch..........4-76
11. Climate control system ...........4-91/4-101
12. Shift lever ..........................................5-12
13. Passenger’s front air bag ..................3-46
14. Glove box ........................................4-117
15. Electric parking brake (EPB)
switch*...............................................5-21
16. Auto hold control button* ..................5-26
17. Seat warmer* or
Seat warmer with air ventilation* ..3-10/3-12
18. Brake pedal.......................................5-18
19. Accelerator pedal
* : if equipped
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Safety features of your vehicle
Seat cushion height (for driver’s seat)
To change the height of the seat cushion,
push the lever upwards or downwards.
• To lower the seat cushion, push the
lever down several times.
• To raise the seat cushion, pull the lever
up several times.Lumbar support (for driver’s seat)
1. Press the front portion of the switch to
increase support, or the rear portion of
the switch, to decrease support.
2. Release the switch once it reaches the
desired position.
Automatic adjustment
The front seat can be adjusted by using
the control switch located on the outside
of the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust
the seat to the proper position so as to
easily control the steering wheel, pedals
and switches on the instrument panel.
WARNING
The power seat is operable with the
ignition OFF.
Therefore, children should never be
left unattended in the car.
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CAUTION
• The power seat is driven by an elec-
tric motor. Stop the motor operation
once the adjustment is completed.
Excessive operation may damage
the electrical equipment.
• When in operation, the power seat
consumes a large amount of electri-
cal power. To prevent unnecessary
charging system drain, don’t adjust
the power seat longer than neces-
sary while the engine is not running.
• Do not operate two or more power
seat control switches at the same
time. Doing so may result in power
seat motor or electrical component
malfunction.
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Forward and backward adjustment
The headrest may be adjusted forward to
3 different positions by pulling the head-
rest forward to the desired detent. To
adjust the headrest to it’s furthest back-
wards position, pull it fully forward to the
farthest position and release it. Adjust the
headrest so that it properly supports the
head and neck.
Seat warmer (if equipped)
The seat warmer is provided to warm the
front seats during cold weather. With the
ignition switch in the ON position, push
either of the switches to warm the driver's
seat or the front passenger's seat.
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■Type A
■Type BOHG030016
WARNING
Always make sure the headrest
locks into position after reinstalling
and adjusting it properly.
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Safety features of your vehicle
During mild weather or under conditions
where the operation of the seat warmer
is not needed, keep the switches in the
"OFF" position.
• Each time you press the button, the
temperature setting of the seat will
change as follows :
• The seat warmer defaults to the OFF
position whenever the ignition switch is
turned on.
✽NOTICE
With the seat warmer switch in the ON
position, the heating system in the seat
turns off or on automatically depending
on the seat temperature.
WARNING- Seat warmer
burns
Passengers should use extreme
caution when using seat warmers
due to the possibility of excess
heating or burns. The occupants
must be able to feel if the seat is
becoming too warm and to turn the
seat warmer off. The seat warmer
may cause burns even at low tem-
peratures, especially if used for
long periods of time. In particular,
the driver must exercise extreme
care for the following types of pas-
sengers:
1. Infants, children, elderly or dis-
abled persons, or hospital outpa-
tients
2. Persons with sensitive skin or
those that burn easily
3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication
that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold
tablets, etc.)
CAUTION
• When cleaning the seats, do not
use an organic solvent such as
thinner, benzene, alcohol and
gasoline. Doing so may damage
the surface of the heater or seats.
• To prevent overheating the seat
warmer, do not place anything on
the seats that insulates against
heat, such as blankets, cushions
or seat covers while the seat
warmer is in operation.
• Do not place heavy or sharp
objects on seats equipped with
seat warmers. Damage to the seat
warming components could occur.
• Do not change the seat cover. It
may damage the seat warmer.
OFF → HIGH( ) → LOW( )
→
■Type A
■Type B
OFF→HIGH( )→MIDDLE( )→LOW( )
→
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Air ventilation seat (if equipped)
The air ventilation is provided to cool the
front seats during hot weather by blowing
air through small vent holes on the sur-
face of the seats and seatbacks. While
the engine is running, push the rear por-
tion of the switch to cool the driver's seat
or the front passenger's seat.
When the operation of the air ventilation
is not needed, keep the switches in the
OFF position.• Each time you push the switch, the air-
flow changes as follows:
• When the air ventilation seat is turned
on, the seat may get cooler after about
5 minutes.
• The air ventilation seat defaults to the
OFF position whenever the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position.
Seatback pocket
The seatback pocket is provided on the
back of the front passenger’s and driver’s
seatbacks.
WARNING- Seatback
pockets
Do not put heavy or sharp objects
in the seatback pockets. In an acci-
dent they could come loose from
the pocket and injure vehicle occu-
pants.
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OFF→HIGH( )→MIDDLE( )→LOW( )
→
CAUTION - Seat damage
• When cleaning the seats, do not
use an organic solvent such as
paint thinner, benzene, alcohol
and gasoline. Doing so may dam-
age the air ventilation seat.
• Do not place heavy or sharp
objects on the seat. Those things
may damage the air ventilation
seat.
• Be careful not to spill liquid such as
water or beverages on the seat. If
you spill some liquid, wipe the seat
with a dry towel. Before using the
air ventilation seat, dry the seat
completely.
• Do not change the seat cover. It
may damage the air ventilation
seat.
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Removal and installation (if equipped)
To remove the headrest, raise it as far as
it can go then press the release button
(1) while pulling upward (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the head-
rest poles (3) into the holes while press-
ing the release button (1). Then adjust it
to the appropriate height.Seat warmer (if equipped)
The seat warmer is provided to warm the
rear seats during cold weather. With the
ignition switch in the ON position, push
either of the switches to warm the seat.
During mild weather or under conditions
where the operation of the seat warmer
is not needed, keep the switches in the
OFF position.
• Each time you press the button, the
temperature setting of the seat will
change as follows :
• The seat warmer defaults to the OFF
position whenever the ignition switch is
turned on.
✽NOTICE
With the seat warmer switch in the ON
position, the heating system in the seat
turns off or on automatically depending
on the seat temperature.
CAUTION
• When cleaning the seats, do not
use an organic solvent such as
thinner, benzene, alcohol and
gasoline. Doing so may damage
the surface of the heater or seats.
• To prevent overheating the seat
warmer, do not place anything on
the seats that insulates against
heat, such as blankets, cushions
or seat covers while the seat
warmer is in operation.
• Do not place heavy or sharp
objects on seats equipped with
seat warmers. Damage to the seat
warming components could occur.
• Do not change the seat cover. It
may damage the seat warmer.
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OFF → HIGH( ) → LOW( )
→
WARNING
Make sure the headrest locks in
position after adjusting it to proper-
ly protect the occupants.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Seat belt warning
As a reminder to the driver and passen-
ger, the seatbelt warning light will blink
and warning chime will sound as follows:Driver's side (1)
Warning light
• The seat belt warning light will blink for
approximately 6 seconds each time
you turn the ignition switch ON regard-
less of belt fastening.
• The seat belt warning light will blink for
approximately 6 seconds if the belt is
unfastened after the ignition switch is
ON.
• The seat belt warning light will blink for
approximately 6 seconds if the belt is
unfastened when the ignition switch is
ON.
• The seat belt warning light will blink if
the seat belt is unfastened when the
vehicle speed is over 9km/h(6mph).
The warning light will immediately stop
blinking if the vehicle speed is below
6km/h(3mph).
WARNING
• No modifications or additions
should be made by the user
which will either prevent the seat
belt adjusting devices from oper-
ating to remove slack, or prevent
the seat belt assembly from being
adjusted to remove slack.
• When you fasten the seat belt, be
careful not to latch the seat belt in
buckles of other seat. It's very dan-
gerous and you may not be pro-
tected by the seat belt properly.
• Do not unfasten the seat belt and
do not fasten and unfasten the
seat belt repeatedly while driving.
This could result in loss of con-
trol, and an accident causing
death, serious injury, or property
damage.
• When fastening the seat belt,
make sure that the seat belt does
not pass over objects that are
hard or can break easily.
• Make sure there is nothing in the
buckle. The seat belt may not be
fastened securely.
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Warning chime (if equipped)
• The seat belt warning chime will sound
for approximately 6 seconds each time
you turn the ignition switch ON if the
seat belt is unfastened.
• The seat belt warning light chime will
sound if the seat belt is unfastened
when the vehicle speed is over
20km/h(12mph). The warning chime
will immediately stop if the vehicle
speed is below 20km/h(12mph).
Front passenger's side (2)
Warning light
The seat belt warning light will blink if the
seat belt is unfastened when the vehicle
speed is over 9km/h(6mph). The warning
light will immediately stop blinking if the
vehicle speed is below 6km/h(3mph).
Lap/shoulder belt
To fasten your seat belt:
To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the
retractor and insert the metal tab (1) into
the buckle (2). There will be an audible
"click" when the tab locks into the buckle.
The seat belt automatically adjusts to the
proper length only after the lap belt por-
tion is adjusted manually so that it fits
snugly around your hips. If you lean for-
ward in a slow, easy motion, the belt will
extend and let you move around. If there
is a sudden stop or impact, however, the
belt will lock into position. It will also lock
if you try to lean forward too quickly.
✽NOTICE
If you are not able to pull out the seat
belt from the retractor, firmly pull the
belt out and release it. After release, you
will be able to pull the belt out smoothly.
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WARNING
Riding in an improper position
adversely affects the front passen-
ger's seat belt warning system. It is
important for the driver to instruct
the passenger as to the proper
seating instructions as contained
in this manual.