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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
featuresAir 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 ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 35
Wireless remote control ....... 49
Side doors ............................ 53
Automatic running boards .... 59
Back door ............................. 63
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 68
Rear seats ............................ 72
Head restraints ..................... 83
Seat belts ............................. 86
Steering wheel ..................... 93
Inside rear view mirror.......... 94
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 96
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 98
Power back window ........... 101
Moon roof ........................... 105
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 109 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system .............................. 113
Alarm .................................. 116
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 119
SRS airbags ....................... 121
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 136
Child restraint systems ....... 142
Installing child restraints ..... 146
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 160
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart
key system) ...................... 170
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system) ...................... 173
Automatic transmission ...... 179
Turn signal lever ................. 183
Parking brake ..................... 184
Horn .................................... 185
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 186
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 193
Accessory meter ................. 199
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 391
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 394
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 399
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 401
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 406
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 407
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 412
Making a phone call ........... 420
Setting a cellular phone...... 424
Security and system setup ................................ 429
Using the phone book ........ 433
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 441
• Interior lights .................... 442
• Personal lights ................. 442 3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 444
• Glove box ......................... 445
• Console box ..................... 446
• Coin holder ....................... 447
• Tissue pocket ................... 448
• Pen holder ........................ 449
• Auxiliary box ..................... 450
• Cup holders ...................... 452
• Bottle holders ................... 455
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 457
Vanity mirrors ..................... 458
Clock................................... 459
Outside temperature display .............................. 461
Power outlets (12 V DC) ..... 464
Power outlets (120 V AC) ... 467
Seat heaters ....................... 474
Armrest ............................... 476
Assist grips ......................... 477
Floor mat ............................ 478
Compass ............................ 480
Luggage compartment features ............................ 486
Garage door opener ........... 492
Safety Connect ................... 499
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SRS curtain shield airbags P. 121
Interior light P. 442
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Personal lights Interior light P. 442
P. 442
Sun visors
P. 457
Garage door opener switches
“SOS” button
Moon roof switches
Active traction control switch
VSC off switch
Rear differential lock switch
“DAC” switch
P. 492
P. 499
P. 105
P. 245
P. 247
P. 250
P. 253
Auxiliary box
Crawl Control switch
Multi-terrain Select switch
P. 450
P. 256
P. 260
Vanity mirrors P. 458
: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, re fer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
Microphone ,*1,*2
Assist grips P. 477
Inside rear view mirror P. 94
Rear view monitor system P. 226
Assist grips P. 477
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Pictorial indexInterior
Door lock switch P. 54
Inside door lock button P. 54
Power window switches P. 98
Window lock switch P. 98
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 35
Wireless remote control ..... 49
Side doors .......................... 53
Automatic running boards .............................. 59
Back door ........................... 63
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 68
Rear seats.......................... 72
Head restraints................... 83
Seat belts ........................... 86
Steering wheel ................... 93
Inside rear view mirror ....... 94
Outside rear view mirrors.............................. 96
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 98
Power back window ......... 101
Moon roof ......................... 105 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 109
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........................... 113
Alarm................................ 116
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 119
SRS airbags ..................... 121
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 136
Child restraint systems..... 142
Installing child restraints ........................ 146
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system
: If equipped
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the side doors ( P. 36)
Locks, unlocks and opens the back door ( P. 37)
Opens the back door ( P. 3 6 )
Starts the engine ( P. 173)
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key
Electronic key
Electronic key
Electronic key
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36 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Unlocking and locking the side doors (front door handles only)
Grip the handle to unlock the
door.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
Touch the lock sensor (the
indentation on the upper part of
the door handle) to lock the
doors.
Opening the back door Press the back door opener.
The back door can be opened
even if it is locked.