
Maintenance
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Fuse NameSymbolFuse ratingProtected Component
IGN110AStop Lamp Switch, Alternator(G3LA/G4LA), Rear Parking Assist Sensor RH/LH, Rear
Parking Assist Sensor (Center) RH/LH, Seat Heater Switch, Driver/Passenger Seat Heater,
Crash Pad Switch , Low DC-DC Convertor, Electro Chromic Mirror
ABS10AYaw Rate Sensor, Check Connector, ESP Control Module ABS Control Module,
PCB Fuse & Relay Box (HAC Relay, ESS Relay), Steering Angle Sensor, Multipurpose
B/UP LAMP10ABack-Up Lamp Switch
PCU10ASmart Key Control Module,Immobilizer Module, ECM/PCM
H/LP LH10AHead Lamp LH
PDM210ASmart Key Control Module
ROOM210ARoom Lamp Relay
P/OUTLET15APower Outlet
C/LIGHT15ACigarette Lighter
ACC10ABCM, Audio, Low DC-DC Convertor, Smart Key Control Module, Power Outside Mirror Switch
A/BAG IND10AInstrument Cluster
A/BAG10AA/C Control Module, SRS Control Module
T/SIG10AMultifunction Switch (Europe), Hazard Switch (Except Europe)
MDPS10AEPS Control Module
R/WPR15AMultifunction Switch, Rear Wiper Motor
HTD STRG15ASteering Wheel Heater

Index
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Air bags..........................................................................3-39
Air bag warning label ..............................................3-61
Air bag warning light ..............................................3-42
Curtain air bag..........................................................3-52
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ......................3-46
Side air bag ..............................................................3-51
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-31
Antenna ........................................................................4-110
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-36
Appearance care ............................................................7-70 Exterior care ............................................................7-70
Interior care ..............................................................7-75
Ashtray ........................................................................4-104
Audio system ..............................................................4-110 Antenna ..................................................................4-110
Aux, USB and iPod................................................4-112
Steering wheel audio control ................................4-111
Automatic climate control system ................................4-93 Air conditioning ......................................................4-99
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-94
Manual heating and air conditioning ......................4-95
Automatic transaxle ......................................................5-27 Shift lock system ......................................................5-30 Base curb weight ..........................................................5-63
Battery............................................................................7-38
Battery saver function ....................................................4-70
Before driving ..................................................................5-3
Bi-fuel system ................................................................5-17
Bottle holders, see cup holders ....................................4-105
Brake system..................................................................5-33
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................................5-36
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..........................5-38
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ................................5-42
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) ................................5-43
Parking brake ..........................................................5-34
Power brakes ............................................................5-33
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ......................5-42
Brake fluid ....................................................................7-27
Bulb replacement ..........................................................7-62
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-2
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ................5-6
Capacities (Lubricants) ....................................................8-4 Care Exterior care ..............................................................7-70
Interior care ..............................................................7-75
Tire care ....................................................................7-41
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Special driving conditions ..............................................5-47
Driving at night ........................................................5-48
Driving in flooded areas............................................5-50
Driving in the rain ....................................................5-49
Hazardous driving conditions ..................................5-47
Highway driving ........................................................5-50
Rocking the vehicle ..................................................5-47
Smooth cornering ......................................................5-48
Speedometer....................................................................4-44
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ..................6-4
Starting the engine ............................................................5-9
Steering wheel ................................................................4-35 Electronic power steering..........................................4-35
Heated steering wheel ..............................................4-36
Horn ..........................................................................4-37
Tilt steering ..............................................................4-35
Steering wheel audio control ........................................4-111
Storage compartment ....................................................4-103 Glove box ................................................................4-103
Sunglass holder ......................................................4-103
Sunglass holder ............................................................4-103
Sunroof............................................................................4-31
Sunvisor ........................................................................4-106 Tachometer ......................................................................4-44
Tailgate ............................................................................4-19
Tilt steering ....................................................................4-35
Tire specification and pressure label ................................8-7
Tires and wheels ......................................................7-41, 8-2
Checking tire inflation pressure ................................7-42
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ..............7-41
Tire care ....................................................................7-41
Tire maintenance ......................................................7-46
Tire replacement ........................................................7-45
Tire rotation ..............................................................7-43
Tire sidewall labeling ................................................7-47
Tire traction ..............................................................7-46
Wheel alignment and tire balance ............................7-44
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-46
Towing ............................................................................6-21 Emergency towing ....................................................6-22
Transaxle Automatic transaxle ..................................................5-27
Manual transaxle ......................................................5-24
Tripmeter ........................................................................4-46
Trip computer..................................................................4-45T

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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
OTA010002R
1. Instrument cluster.............................4-41
2. Horn .................................................4-36
3. Driver’s front air bag* .......................3-46
4. Light control/Turn signals .................4-70
5. Wiper/Washer ...................................4-74
6. Ignition switch* or ENGINE START/STOP button* ....5-4, 5-6
7. Hazard warning flasher switch ......4-66, 6-2
8. Audio* .............................................4-107
9. Climate control system* ..........4-81, 4-90
10. Shift lever* .............................5-16, 5-19
11. Steering wheel audio control* ......4-108
12. Passenger’s front air bag* ..............3-46
13. Glove box .....................................4-100
14. Parking brake lever ........................5-26
15. Power outlet* ................................4-103
16. Cigarette lighter* ..........................4-101
17. Seat warmer* ...................................3-7
18. Driver’s knee air bag* .....................3-46
* : if equipped

Storage compartments / 4-100Interior features / 4-101Audio system / 4-107
Features of your vehicle4

Features of your vehicle
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Digital clock
Whenever the battery terminals or relat-
ed fuses are disconnected, you must
reset the time.
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the clock buttons operate as
follows:
Setup the clock (Type A, Type B)
With audio off
1. Press the [SETUP] or [Clock] button
until the clock of the display blinks.
2. Set the clock by turning the knob(1) and press it.
CAUTION
Use the power outlet only when
the engine is running and remove
the accessory plug after use.Using the accessory plug for pro-longed periods of time with the engine off could cause the bat-
tery to discharge.
Only use 12V electric accessories which are less than 10A in elec-tric capacity.
Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operatinglevel when using the power outlet.
Close the cover when not in use. Some electronic devices can cause electronic interference
when plugged into a vehicle’spower outlet. These devices maycause excessive audio static andmalfunctions in other electronic
systems or devices used in yourvehicle.
WARNING
Do not put a finger or a foreign ele-
ment (pin, etc.) into a power outlet
and do not touch with a wet hand.
You may get an electric shock.
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■ Type A
■Type B
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With audio on
1. Press the [SETUP] or [Clock] buttonuntil the clock adjust mode displayed.
2. Set the clock by turning the knob(1) and press it.
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Features of your vehicle
With audio on
1. Press the [SETUP] or [Clock] buttonuntil the clock adjust mode displayed.
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Features of your vehicle
With audio on
1. Press the [SETUP] or [Clock] buttonuntil the clock adjust mode displayed.
2. Set the clock by turning the knob(1) and press it.
Setup the clock (Type C)
Hour:
Turn the knob to the left (H), will advance
the time displayed by one hour.
Minute:
Turn the knob to the right (M), will
advance the time displayed by one
minute. Clothes hanger (if equipped)
To use the hanger, pull down the upper
portion of hanger.
WARNING
Do not adjust the clock whilst driv-
ing. You may lose your steering
control and cause an accident that
results in severe personal injury ordeath.
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■ Type C
CAUTION
Do not hang heavy clothes, since
those may damage the hook.
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Features of your vehicle
✽✽NOTICE
If you install an aftermarket HID head
lamp, your vehicle’s audio and electron-
ic device may malfunction.
Antenna
Roof antenna
Your car uses a roof antenna to receive
both AM and FM broadcast signals. This
antenna is a removable type. To remove
the antenna, turn it counterclockwise. To
install the antenna, turn it clockwise.
AUDIO SYSTEM
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CAUTION
• Before entering a place with a low
height clearance or a car wash,
remove surely the antenna by rotating it counter-clockwise. Ifnot, the antenna may be dam-aged.
When reinstalling your antenna, it is important that it is fully tight-ened and adjusted to the upright position to ensure proper recep-
tion. But it could be removed when parking the vehicle or whenloading cargo on the roof rack.
When cargo is loaded on the roof rack, do not place the cargo near
the antenna pole to ensure properreception.