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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, or bleach.
• Seats: Acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, or alcohol.
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces.
●Remove any dust or dirt on leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or that contain wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components under the floor of the vehicle, and
may also cause the body to rust.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear quarter windows and rear win-
dow, as this may cause damage to the antenna or rear window defogger
heater wires. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe
the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to the
heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism• Can the vehicle be hold securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
“P”?
Brake pedal• Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clear-
ance and correct amount of free
play?
Brakes• Pulls to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints• Move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake• Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts• Does the seat belt system oper-
ate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats• Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel• Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?
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709 Alphabetical index
LC200_OM_OM60F57U_(U)
Back door
Back door ............................... 51
Wireless remote control key ... 44
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 581
Wattage ................................ 675
Battery
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ............................... 654
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 310
Bluetooth
® audio
(vehicles without
navigation system) ............... 402
Bluetooth
® audio
(vehicles with
navigation system)
*
Bluetooth® phone (vehicles
without navigation
system ................................... 423
Bluetooth
® phone (vehicles
with navigation system)
*
Bottle holder ............................ 472
Brake
Fluid...................................... 536
Parking brake ....................... 177
Brake assist ............................. 282
Break-in tips ............................ 155
Brightness control
Instrument light control ......... 182Care
Exterior ..................................512
Interior ...................................515
Seat belts ..............................516
Card holder ...............................474
Cargo capacity .........................302
Cargo net hooks.......................495
CD player
*/changer*...............365
Center differential
lock/unlock switch.................240
Chains .......................................312
Child-protectors .........................47
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........135
Booster seats, installation .....140
Convertible seats,
definition .............................135
Convertible seats,
installation ...........................140
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........129
Infant seats, definition ...........135
Infant seats, installation.........140
Installing CRS with
LATCH system....................141
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................143
Installing CRS with top
tether strap..........................148
BC
*: For vehicles with a navigation system,
refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Parking brake ...........................177
Parking lights
Switch.................................... 196
PCS............................................ 290
Personal lights
Personal lights....................... 464
Switch.................................... 464
Wattage .................................675
Power outlet ............................. 485
Power steering
Fluid ......................................538
Power windows ..........................93
Pre-Collision System ............... 290
Radiator .................................... 535
Radio ......................................... 356
RDS ...........................................360
Rear seats
Adjustment .............................. 59
Tumbling second seats ...........60
Tumbling third seats ................63
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 581
Wattage .................................675
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defogger ............351
Rear window wiper .................. 208
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 566
Key battery ............................ 563
Light bulbs ............................. 581
Tires ......................................633
Reporting safety defects for
U.S.A. owners ........................704
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch .................. 128
Roof luggage carrier ................302Safety Connect......................... 504
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt............. 79
Automatic Locking
Retractor ............................... 80
Child restraint system
installation........................... 140
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ...................... 516
Emergency Locking
Retractor ............................... 80
How to wear your seat belt ..... 76
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 81
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use .............. 82
Reminder light ....................... 609
Seat belt extenders ................. 81
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 79
Seat heaters ............................. 489
Seats
Adjustment precautions .......... 58
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .............. 140
Cleaning ................................ 515
Driver’s seat position
memory................................. 68
Front seat adjustment ............. 57
Head restraint ......................... 72
Properly sitting in the seat..... 111
Rear seat adjustment .............. 59
Seat heaters.......................... 489
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 184
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 171
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ................... 649
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