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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe Driving
6.Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
7.Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted
and locked.
1Installing a Child Seat with a Seat Belt
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock.............................. 108
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 109
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 111
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 113
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 114
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 115
Opening and Closing the Tailgate... 119Opening and Closing the Sliding Doors
...... 125
Security System................................ 133
Immobilizer System .......................... 133
Security System Alarm
*.................... 133
Opening and Closing the Windows.... 136Opening and Closing the Moonroof
*...... 139
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................. 140
Turn Signals ..................................... 141
Light Switches.................................. 141
Fog Lights
*...................................... 143
Daytime Running Lights ................... 143
Wipers and Washers ........................ 144
Brightness Control ........................... 146
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 147
Driving Position Memory System
*.... 148
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 150Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 151
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 151
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 152
Adjusting the Seats.......................... 153
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 153
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items................................................ 168
Interior Lights .................................. 168
Interior Convenience Items .............. 170
Heating and Cooling
*....................... 182
Using Vents, Heating and A/C.......... 182
Climate Control System*.................. 186
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 186
Automatic Climate Control Sensors . 191
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuChildproof Door Locks
Controls
Childproof Door LocksThe childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.
■When opening the sliding door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
■
Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door
handle.
The door pillar switches become disabled.
2Power Sliding Door Switches P. 129
Unlock
Lock
Models with power sliding doors
LockUnlock

125Controls
Opening and Closing the Sliding DoorsPrecautions for Opening/Closing the Sliding DoorsAlways make sure individuals and objects are clear of the sliding doors.■Opening the sliding doors
Open the door all the way until it stops.
uIf it is not fully opened, the door may close again by its own weight.
1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Sliding Doors
Do not leave the sliding door open while parking on
a slope. The door may slide close by its weight.
When opening or closing the sliding doors, do not
grab the door or place your hand on the vehicle body.
Use the handle.
Do not put your foot and hand on the sliding door rail
and on the rollers.
If a small child is in the vehicle, use the childproof
door locks to prevent the child in the rear seat from
accidentally opening the sliding doors.
2Childproof Door Locks P. 114
Do not put any items that stick out from the pocket
in the door pockets. It may prevent the doors from
properly opening or closing, and damage the vehicle.
3
WARNING
Closing a sliding door while any part of a
passenger is in the door’s path can cause
serious injury.
Make sure all passengers are clear of the
doorway before closing a sliding door.

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uuOpening and Closing the Sliding DoorsuOpening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors
*
Continued
Controls
Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors
*
The power sliding doors can be operated by pressing the power sliding door button
on the remote transmitter, pressing the power sliding door switches on the
dashboard or door pillars, or using the door handle.
The power sliding doors can be operated when:
•The sliding door main switch is in the ON position.
•The power sliding door is unlocked.
•The fuel fill door is closed (on the driver side sliding door only).
•The key is not in the ignition switch when using the remote transmitter.
•The shift lever is in
(P
, the brake pedal is depressed, or the parking brake is
applied (with the ignition switch in ON
(w
) when using the power sliding door
switches on the dashboard.
1Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors
*
If you move the shift lever out of P, and release the
brake pedal and the parking brake:
While opening – The sliding door stops and is left
ajar.
While closing – The beeper sounds until the door
closes.
Check that passengers, especially children, do not
have their hands on the sliding doors or on the door
pillars before its operation. If someone is caught in
the opening or closing sliding door, it can cause
serious injury.
Before replacing a rear tire, turn the power sliding
door main switch to OFF.
Operate the power sliding doors only when the
vehicle is at a complete stop. Make sure you apply the
brake when rear passengers are boarding or exiting.
* Not available on all models

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Opening and Closing the WindowsOpening/Closing the Power WindowsThe power windows can be opened and closed when the ignition switch is in ON (w
, using the switches on the doors. The driver side switches can be used to open
and close all of the windows.
The power window lock button on the driver side must be switched off (not pushed
in, indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than the
driver's seat.
When the power window lock button is pushed in, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver's window. Turn the power window lock button on when
children are in the vehicle.
■Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.■Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly.
Release the switch when the window reaches
the desired position.
■
Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
*
1Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you turn the ignition switch off.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.
The driver’s window auto reverse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.
3
WARNING
Closing a power window on someone's
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from
the windows before closing them.
ON
OFF
Power Window
Lock Button
Indicator
Driver’s
Window
Switch
Front Passenger’s
Window Switch
* Not available on all models

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats
Controls
1.Lower the head restraint to its lowest
position.
2.Move the seat to its rearmost position.
3.Fold the seat-back down.
4.Pull the lock release lever, and lift the rear
of the seat.
uTo lift the seat, grab the handle under
the rear side of the seat cushion.
5.With the front of the seat hooked to the
floor, slide the seat laterally to the outer
position until it stops.
6.Lower the seat and push the rear of the
seat-back until it locks. Make sure the seat
is latched before driving.
■
Sliding the Second Row Outer Seats Outward
1Sliding the Second Row Outer Seats Outward
When the second row outer seats are in the original
(center) position, passengers have easier access to the
third row seats. When they are in the outer position,
you can install two or three child seats in the second
row seats.
Handle
Slide

426Index
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System........ 306
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 225
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®..................... 254
Booster Seats (For Children)....................... 67
Brake System............................................. 308
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 310
Brake Assist System ................................. 311
Fluid ........................................................ 345
Foot Brake ............................................... 309
Indicator ............................................ 72, 400
Parking Brake .......................................... 308
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 146
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System........ 306
Bulb Replacement..................................... 347
Back-Up/Taillight...................................... 355
Brake/Rear Side Marker/Taillight and Rear Turn
Signal Lights .......................................... 353
Fog Lights ................................................ 351
Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights ................................. 352
Headlights ............................................... 347
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 357
Rear License Plate Light............................ 356
Bulb Specifications.................................... 412CCarbon Monoxide Gas................................ 68
Cargo Hooks.............................................. 177
Carrying Cargo.................................. 281, 283
CD Library.................................................. 211CD Player................................................... 207
Center Pocket........................................... 172
Certification Label.................................... 414
Changing Bulbs........................................ 347
Charging System Indicator................. 73, 398
Child Safety................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks............................. 114
Child Seat.................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................ 67
Child Seat for Infants................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 62
Larger Children ......................................... 66
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Using a Tether ........................................... 64
Childproof Door Locks............................. 114
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 379
Cleaning the Interior................................ 377
Climate Control System............................ 186
Changing the Mode ................................ 186
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ........................................ 187
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 376
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 186
Sensors ................................................... 191
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 186
Clock.......................................................... 108
Coat Hooks............................................... 177
Compact Spare Tire.......................... 383, 413Controls.................................................... 107
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 342
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 343
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 342
Overheating ............................................ 396
Temperature Gauge .................................. 86
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 294
Cruise Control.......................................... 297
Indicator ................................................... 81
Cup Holders.............................................. 173
Customer Service Information................ 422
Customized Features............................... 101
DDaytime Running Lights.......................... 143
Dead Battery............................................ 393
Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows................................. 184, 187
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 415
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 141
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 151
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................ 338
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 141
Display/Information Button...................... 98
Door Mirrors............................................. 152
Doors........................................................ 109
Auto Door Locking.................................. 115
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 115
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ....... 29, 77