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Contents
Child Safety P. 49 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 61 Safety Labels P. 62
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 88Security System P. 90
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 94 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 102
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 111 Heating and Cooling *
P. 118
Audio Error Messages P. 135 General Information on the Audio System P. 137
When Driving P. 161 Braking P. 181 Parking Your Vehicle P. 185
Accessories and Modifications P. 190
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 199 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 212
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 222 Battery P. 231 Remote Transmitter Care *
P. 232
Cleaning P. 234
Engine Does Not Start P. 250 Jump Starting P. 251 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 253
Fuses P. 260 Emergency Towing P. 264
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 271 Reporting Safety Defects P. 272
Authorized Manuals P. 277 Customer Service Information P. 278
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 21
Instrument PanelP. 63
ControlsP. 75
FeaturesP. 121
DrivingP. 153
MaintenanceP. 191
Handling the UnexpectedP. 237
InformationP. 267
IndexP. 279
Note: All page numbers referenced in this document are hyperlinked.
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 76
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................... 77
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ............................................ 79
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 82
Childproof Door Locks ....................... 83
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking *
.......... 84
Opening and Closing the Tailgate Using the Key *
................................... 88
Using the Tailgate Open Handle ......... 89
Security System .................................. 90
Immobilizer System ............................ 90 Security System Alarm
*
...................... 90
Opening and Closing the Windows .. 92
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel Ignition Switch ................................... 94
Turn Signals ....................................... 95
Light Switches.................................... 95 Fog Lights *
........................................ 96
Daytime Running Lights ..................... 96
Wipers and Washers .......................... 97
Brightness Control ............................. 99
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror *
Button ........................................... 100
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 101 Adjusting the Mirrors
....................... 102
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 102
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 102
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 103
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 103
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 111
Interior Lights .................................. 111
Interior Convenience Items .............. 113
Heating and Cooling *
....................... 118
Using Vents, Heating and A/C *
........ 118
* Not available on all models
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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash, all the doors
and tailgate lock, and the security system
sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first push):
uA beeper sounds and verifies the security system is set.
■ Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver’s door unlocks.
Twice:
uThe remaining doors and tailgate unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter *1Using the Remote Transmitter
*
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter, the doors will automatically relock.
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light comes on when you press the unlock button.
No doors opened: The light fades out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The light goes off
immediately.
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the surroundings.
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door or tailgate is open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Battery P. 232
LED
Unlock
Button Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
Power Door MirrorsYou can adjust the door mirrors when the
ignition switch is in ON
(w.
■ Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 103
Tab
Daytime Position
Night PositionUp
Down
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights
■ON
The interior light comes on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed. ■ Door activated
The interior light comes on in the following situations: • When any of the doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.
• You remove the key from the ignition
switch.
■ OFF
The interior light remains off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
■Interior Light Switch1Interior Light Switch
In the door activated position, the interior light fades
out and goes off about 30 seconds after the doors
are closed.
The light goes off after 30 seconds in the following
situations: • When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open
it.
• When you remove the key from the ignition switch
but do not open a door.
The interior light goes off immediately in the following situations:
• When you lock the driver’s door.
• When you close the driver’s door with the key in
the ignition switch.
• When you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
If you leave any of the doors open without the key in
the ignition switch, the interior light goes off after
about 15 minutes.
On
Off
Door Activated Position
■Map Lights *
* Not available on all models
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The light comes on when you open the tailgate.
■Cargo Area Light
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Interior Convenience ItemsPull the handle to open the glove box.
Pull up on the lever to open the upper glove box.
■Glove Box1Glove Box
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove boxes closed while
driving.
■Upper Glove Box
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■ Front seat beverage holders
■ Rear seat beverage holders
■Beverage Holders1Beverage Holders
NOTICE
Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.
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