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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, 
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance 
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble 
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat 
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt 
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this 
manual. 
     
        
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1-1. Key informationKeys .....................................  22
1-2. Opening, closing and  locking the doors and 
trunk
Smart key system.................  25
Wireless remote control .......  36
Doors....................................  41
Trunk ....................................  47
1-3. Adjustable components  (seats, mirrors, 
steering wheel)
Front seats ...........................  51
Rear seats ............................  54
Head restraints .....................  56
Seat belts .............................  58
Steering wheel .....................  66
Anti-glare inside rear view  mirror ..................................  67
Outside rear view mirrors .....  69
1-4. Opening and closing the  windows
Power windows ....................  71
Moon roof .............................  73
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ....  77
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................  81 1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture .........  84
SRS airbags .........................  86
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........  98
Child restraint systems .......  103
Installing child restraints .....  107
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle ..............  120
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart 
key system) ......................  131
Engine (ignition) switch  (vehicles without smart 
key system) ......................  135
Automatic transmission ......  139
Manual transmission...........  145
Turn signal lever .................  146
Parking brake .....................  147
Horn ....................................  148
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............  149
Indicators and warning lights .................................  152
Multi-information display .....  156
2-3. Operating the lights and  wipers
Headlight switch .................  160
Fog light switch ...................  164
Windshield wipers and  washer ..............................  166
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2-4. Using other drivingsystems
Cruise control ...................... 169
Driving assist systems ........ 173
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 177
Vehicle load limits ............... 180
Winter driving tips ............... 181
Trailer towing (2.4 L 4-cylinder 
[2AZ-FE] engine) .............. 185
Trailer towing  (1.8 L 4-cylinder 
[2ZR-FE] engine) .............. 200
Dinghy towing (automatic  transmission) .................... 201
Dinghy towing (manual  transmission) .................... 202
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system a nd defogger
Automatic air conditioning  system .............................. 206
Manual air conditioning  system .............................. 212
Rear window and  outside rear view 
mirror defoggers ............... 219 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............  220
Using the radio ...................  232
Using the CD player ...........  236
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs .......................  243
Operating an iPod ..............  252
Operating a USB  memory ............................  261
Optimal use of the audio  system ..............................  269
Using the AUX port.............  273
Using the steering wheel  audio switches..................  275
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
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audio s ystem
Bluetooth
® audio/phone .....  279
Using the Bluetooth® 
audio/phone .....................  282
Operating a Bluetooth
® 
enabled portable player....  287
3-4. Using the ha nds-free
phone system 
( for cellular phone)
Making a phone call ...........  290
Using the “SET UP” menu  (“Bluetooth” menu) ...........  295
Using the “SET UP” menu  (“Phone” menu) ................  3013Interior features 
     
        
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3-5. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list .................  307
• Interior light ......................  309
• Personal lights .................  309
• Personal/interior lights......  310
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features.......  311
• Glove box .........................  312
• Console box .....................  312
• Cup holders ......................  314
• Auxiliary boxes .................  317
• Bottle holders ...................  319
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ..........................  320
Vanity mirrors .....................  321
Clock ..................................  322
Ashtray ...............................  323
Cigarette lighter ..................  324
Power outlet .......................  325
Seat heaters .......................  326
Floor mat ............................  328
Compass ............................  329 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ...........  334
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ............  336
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ....................  339
General maintenance .........  341
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs ..........................  344
4-3. Do-it-yourself
main tenance
Do-it-yourself service  precautions .......................  345
Hood ...................................  349
Positioning a floor jack........  351
Engine compartment ..........  354
Tires....................................  368
Tire inflation pressure .........  376
Wheels................................  380
Air conditioning filter ...........  383
Key battery .........................  385
Checking and replacing  fuses .................................  389
Light bulbs ..........................  399
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Headlights (low beam) P. 160
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights  P. 164
Front turn signal and parkinglights 
P. 146, 160
Outside rear view mirrors P. 69
Front side marker lights P. 160
Headlights (high beam) and daytimerunning lights 
P. 160, 162
Moon roof  P. 73
Hood P. 349
Windshield wipers P. 166 
     
        
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Anti-glare inside 
rear view mirror 
P. 67
Personal lights  
Personal/interior lights 
 
P. 309
P. 310
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 86
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Sun visors P. 320
Vanity mirrors P. 321
Auxiliary boxes  P. 317
Window lock 
switch 
 P. 71
Power window 
switches 
 P. 71
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Door lock switch  
P. 41
Compass  P. 329
Moon roof switch  P. 73
Interior light P. 309
Inside door lock button 
P. 42
Microphone , *1 P. 283
: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a Display  Audio system, refer to “Display  Audio System Owner’s Manual”. 
     
        
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Air conditioning 
system 
P. 206
Air conditioning 
system 
P. 212
 Automatic air conditioning system
 Manual air conditioning system
Engine immobilizer system 
indicator 
P. 81
Seat heater switches  
P. 326
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger 
switch 
/rear window defogger switch  P. 219
Engine immobilizer system 
indicator 
P. 81
Seat heater switches  
P. 326
AUX port  
AUX port/USB port 
 
P. 273
P. 252, 261, 273 
AUX port  
AUX port/USB port 
 
P. 273
P. 252, 261, 273 
: If equipped
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger 
switch 
/rear window defogger switch  P. 219 
     
        
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Outside rear view 
mirror switches 
P. 69
Auxiliary boxes P. 317
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
VSC/TRAC off switch P. 173