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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 149
P. 135
P. 154Gauges and meters P. 138
Multi-information display P. 144
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
P. 156
Engine (ignition) switch P. 128
Trunk opener main switch P. 46
Glove box P. 316
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 65
Parking brake pedal P. 136
Audio remote control switches *1P. 257
Hood lock release lever P. 374
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 392
“AFS OFF” switch ∗ P. 151
Tire pressure warning select switch P. 393
Horn P. 137

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Before driving
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Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is
detected.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function or wireless remote control. (The
doors will lock again automatically.)
● The hood is opened.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all the doors
using the entry function or wire-
less remote control. The system
will be set automatically after
30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:
● Unlock the doors or trunk using the entry function or wireless
remote control.
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)

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■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●The doors are unlocked using the mechani-
cal key.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door,
the trunk or hood.
●The battery is recharged or replaced when
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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
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■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
●The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
●The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to interfer-
ence by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under a
steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersection,
near a large vehicle, etc.).
●The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
●The battery has been disconnected.
●A door is open.
CAUTION
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
■When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the neigh-
borhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.
NOTICE
■To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause a malfunction of the compass sensor.
■To ensure normal operation of the compass
●Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth's
magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.
●During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power windows,
etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the hood catch and lift the
hood.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, causing serious
injury such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the engine is
running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly
can cause damage to the engine.

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Alphabetical index
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Emergency flashersSwitch ......................................................430
Engine Compartment ......................................377
Engine switch.........................................128
Hood........................................................ 374
How to start the engine....................128
Identification number....................... 487
If the engine will not start ............... 470
Ignition switch........................................128
Overheating........................................ 480
Engine compartment cover .............378
Engine coolant Capacity.................................................490
Checking ............................................... 382
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................................196
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................................... 138
Engine immobilizer system................... 81
Engine oil Capacity.................................................489
Checking ............................................... 379
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................................196
Event data recorder ...............................20
Floor mat .................................................. 337
Fluid Brake........................................................384
Power steering fluid .........................385
Washer ...................................................389
Fog lights Switch ........................................................154
Wattage.................................................. 495 Foot well lighting.....................................312
Front fog lights
Switch........................................................ 154
Wattage ................................................. 495
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 99
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light .......................................441
Front seats Adjustment .............................................. 50
Driving position memory ................... 51
Seat position memory........................ 55
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Wattage ................................................. 495
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Wattage ................................................. 495
Fuel Capacity ................................................488
Fuel gauge .............................................. 138
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 438
Gas station information ................. 552
Information ........................................... 496
Refueling ....................................................78
Fuel door ..................................................... 78
Fuel filler door ........................................... 78
Fuel pump shut off system.................438
Fuses .......................................................... 409
Garage door opener .......................... 340
Gas station information ..................... 552
Gauges ...................................................... 138
Glove box ..................................................316
Glove box light ........................................316
Grocery bag hooks .............................338
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Light bulbsReplacing............................................... 420
Wattage.................................................. 495
Lights
Door courtesy lights........................... 312
Emergency flasher switch .............430
Fog light switch.....................................154
Hazard light switch ...........................430
Headlights switch ................................149
Interior light switch.............................. 314
Outer foot lights ................................... 312
Personal light switch .......................... 314
Replacing light bulbs........................ 420
Shift lever lighting ................................ 312
Turn signal lever ...................................135
Vanity lights .......................................... 323
Wattage.................................................. 495
Load capacity .......................................... 195
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself ma intenance ......... 370
General maintenance .....................366
Maintenance data..............................486
Maintenance requirements .......... 364
Meter Instrument panel light control .......139
Meters ...................................................... 138
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror....................... 66
Side mirror heater ............................... 213
Side mirrors ............................................. 68
Vanity mirrors...................................... 323
Moon roof ................................................... 73
MP3 disc* ................................................. 231
Multi-information display ................... 144 Noise from under vehicle ......................18
Odometer ................................................ 138
Oil
Engine oil................................................379
Opener
Fuel filler door .........................................78
Hood ........................................................374
Trunk............................................................46
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights................................... 312
Wattage ................................................. 495
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 68
Mirror position memory ..................... 51
Outside temperature display ............146
Overhead console ................................ 318
Overheating, Engine ..........................480
Parking assist sensors........................... 176
Parking brake...........................................136
Parking lights
Switch........................................................ 149
Wattage ................................................. 495
PCS ..............................................................187
Personal lights Switch........................................................ 314
Wattage ................................................. 495
Power outlet ........................................... 327
Power steering fluid ............................385
Power windows ........................................ 70
Pre-collision system ..............................187L
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