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doorrs
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACC
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedalCarrying
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will
change the operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door\
only, or
all doors. Grasping front passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
for
oldTrunk lock/unlock
Push
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Front door lock
Carry remote to lock/unlock
Front door unlock*
TouchGrasp
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HoFuel tank door release and cap
NOTE:Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Pull up
Turn to open
Store
E
E
E
W
NOT
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness control
En
4 cy
OVERVIEW
Type AType B
Brightness control
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Hood release
Pull up latch and raise hood
Pull
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2AR-FE) engine6 cylinder(2GR-FE) engine
trol
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedaldepressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshifting
-: Downshifting
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive wit\
h the shift
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Ste
Sma
Pa
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
N
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different mode\
s, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC”\
or “LOCK” and driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Hold
NOT
Til
* Ge
“EN
not
wil
+ (“S” mode)
-(“S” mode)
+ (“S” mode)-(“S” mode)
Paddle shift switches Shift lever
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.shift
Steering lock release
Turn
Turn
Smart Key system*
Without Smart Key system
Push
Turn
Parking brake
or
nd
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Lock release lever
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
* Gently turn steering wheel while pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. If the lock does
not release, the Smart Key system indicator
will flash quickly (green).
Angle
Length
ode)
)
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
OpenTiltCloseClose
Recommended driving position
to minimize wind noise.
Se
Man
S
H
S
S
L
Se
Refe
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button
Windows-Power
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch
Automatic operation (driver’s window only) Push the switch completely down or
pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway,
lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Push once to open; moonroof will automatically stop at the recommended
position. Push again to open completely.
Push once to open partway;
again to open completely.
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Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seatPower seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seat position, cushion angle (driver side only) and height (driver si\
de only)
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Seat adjustments-Rear
Pull
Fold down
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
or
y,
ns
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Power outlets-12V DC
Front console
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
position for use.
Center console (if equipped)
Lig
Tu r
Hea
Fro
-Dared
-Au aft
Par
Windshield wipers & washers
Adjust frequency*
Pull to wash and wipeSingle wipe
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Fron
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustmentRotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Type A
Type B
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Ty p
Ty p
Pa
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