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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
Wireless remote control ....... 33
Side doors ............................ 37
Back door ............................. 42
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 50
Rear seats ............................ 54
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ..................... 65
Head restraints ..................... 68
Seat belts ............................. 72
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .................. 82
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)...... 83
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 84
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 87
Roof luggage carrier............. 91
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows .................... 93
Power back window ............. 96
Moon roof ............................. 99 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap... 102
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .............................. 107
Alarm .................................. 109
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 112
SRS airbags ....................... 114
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 127
Child restraint systems ....... 132
Installing child restraints ..... 136
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 150
Engine (ignition) switch....... 159
Automatic transmission ...... 162
Turn signal lever ................. 166
Parking brake ..................... 167
Horn .................................... 168
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 169
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 174
Multi-information display ..... 179
Accessory meter ................. 185
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 188
Fog light switch ................... 194
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 196
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 200
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 202
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 203
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 207
Intuitive parking assist......... 221
Rear view monitor system .............................. 228
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 236
Electronically modulated air suspension................... 242
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ......... 247
Four-wheel drive system ..... 248
AUTO LSD system.............. 253
Driving assist systems ........ 255
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 263
Cargo and luggage ............. 268
Vehicle load limits ............... 273
Winter driving tips ............... 275
Trailer towing ...................... 279
Dinghy towing ..................... 299 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front air conditioning
system ................................ 302
Rear air conditioning system .............................. 310
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 314
Windshield wiper de-icer .............................. 316
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 317
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 319
Using the radio ................... 323
Using the CD player ........... 331
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 340
Operating an iPod .............. 348
Operating a USB memory ............................ 355
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 362
Using the AUX port............. 366
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 368
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3-8. Other interior featuresSun visors ........................... 504
Vanity mirrors ...................... 505
Clock ................................... 506
Outside temperature display............................... 507
Portable ashtray .................. 509
Cigarette lighter................... 510
Conversation mirror ............ 511
Power outlets ...................... 512
Seat heaters........................ 518
Seat heaters and ventilators ......................... 521
Armrests.............................. 523
Rear side sunshades .......... 524
Seatback table .................... 526
Assist grips.......................... 527
Floor mat ............................. 528
Luggage compartment features ............................. 530
Garage door opener............ 535
Compass ............................. 541 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 548
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 550
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 553
General maintenance ......... 556
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 559
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions....................... 560
Hood ................................... 564
Engine compartment .......... 565
Tires ................................... 580
Tire inflation pressure ......... 587
Wheels ............................... 591
Air conditioning filter ........... 594
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 597
Checking and replacing fuses................................. 599
Light bulbs .......................... 611
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Headlights (high beam) P. 188
Pictorial indexExterior
Hood
P. 564
Windshield wipers
P. 196
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 87
Front turn signal/parking
lights and daytime running
lights
P. 166, 188, 192
Moon roof P. 99
Fog lights P. 194
Headlights (low beam) P. 188
Front side marker lights
P. 188
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Anti-glare inside
rear view mirror
P. 84Sun visors P. 504
SRS curtain shield
airbags
P. 114
Vanity mirrors
P. 505
Interior light P. 481
Type A
Personal/interior lights
P. 480
Rear seat entertainment
system
P. 387
Personal/interior
lights
P. 480
Personal/interior
lights
P. 480
Moon roof switches
P. 99
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Overhead console
P. 495
Conversation mirror
P. 511
Compass
P. 541
Garage door
opener
switches
P. 535
Rear side sunshades
P. 524
Rear view
monitor system
P. 228
Assist grips
P. 527
Assist grips
P. 527
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Type B
Pictorial indexInterior
Anti-glare inside
rear view mirror
P. 84Sun visors P. 504
SRS curtain shield
airbags
P. 114
Interior light P. 481
Personal/interior lights
P. 480
Rear seat entertainment
system
P. 387
Personal/interior
lights
P. 480
Personal/interior
lights
P. 480
Overhead console
P. 495
Conversation mirror
P. 511
Compass
P. 541
Garage door
opener
switches
P. 535Rear side sunshades
P. 524
Rear view
monitor system
P. 228
Vanity mirrors
P. 505
Assist grips
P. 527
Assist grips
P. 527
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*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
Seat heater switches
Seat heater and ventilator
switches
P. 518
P. 521
Air conditioning
system
P. 302
Power outlet P. 512
Audio system
Navigation system
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P. 319Rear window defogger switch/
Rear window defogger and outside rear
view mirror defogger switch
Windshield wiper de-icer
P. 314
P. 316Security indicator
P. 107, 109Accessory meter
P. 185
Cigarette lighter P. 510
AUX port
AUX port/USB port
P. 366
P. 348, 355, 366
: If equipped