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■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags
(SRS side and curtain shield airbags)
The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is
subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the
side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.
SRS side airbags: Do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a fron-
tal or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side colli-
sion.
SRS curtain shield airbags: Do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved
in a rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side colli-
sion.
●Collision from the side to the vehicle
body other than the passenger com-
partment
● Collision from the side at an angle
●Collision from the front*
● Collision from the rear
● Vehicle rollover
*: Depending on the conditions and type of accident, the curtain shield airbags
may deploy (inflate) upon frontal
impact.
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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen-
ger seat and activates or deactiv ates the devices for the front
passenger.
SRS warning light
Seat belt reminder light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant
classification system■ Adult
*1
■Child restraint system with infant*5
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “AIR BAG
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Seat belt reminder light Off
*2 or
flashing
*3
Devices Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”
*6
SRS warning light Off
Seat belt reminder light Off
*2 or
flashing
*3
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated
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2-5. Driving information
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.
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Interior features3
231
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system ........................... 232
Automatic air conditioning system ....... 239
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............ 246
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 248
Using the radio ................. 253
Using the CD player ......... 256
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 262
Operating an iPod ............ 270
Operating a USB memory .......................... 279
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 287
Using the AUX port .......... 290
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 292
• Interior lights .................. 293
• Personal lights ............... 294 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 296
• Glove box....................... 297
• Console box ................... 298
• Coin holder .................... 299
• Bottle holders ................. 300
• Cup holders ................... 301
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 303
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 305
Vanity mirrors ................... 306
Clock ................................ 307
Outside temperature display............................ 308
Ashtray ............................. 310
Power outlets ................... 311
Seat heaters..................... 314
Armrest ............................ 316
Assist grips....................... 317
Coat hooks ....................... 318
Floor mat .......................... 319
Trunk features .................. 321
Garage door opener......... 323
Compass .......................... 330
Safety Connect ................ 334
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system
: If equipped
Fan speed control dialAir outlet selection button
Air intake mode button Cooling and dehumidification
function on/off button
Temperature control dial
Windshield defogger
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
3
Interior features
Adjusting the settings
To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial clock-
wise (increase) or count erclockwise (decrease).
Turning the dial to “OFF” turns off the fan.
To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control
dial clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature
air or heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the temperature control dial to “MAX A/C”.
The air conditioning will automatically turn on. The air intake mode
button will be set for recirculated air mode when or is
selected. It is not possible to turn to the outside air mode.
To change the air outlets, press , , or
.
Defogging the windshield
Press .
If the recirculated air mode is
used, it will automatically switch
to the outside air mode.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
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Perform the following operations accordingly:
●To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial.
● To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature con-
trol dial.
● If the dehumidificat ion function is not operating, press
to operate the dehumidification function.
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the
air flow and temperature up.
Air outlets and air flow
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
STEP2