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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the key is in the engine switch.
■ Inside lock buttons
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.
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■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up (veh icles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. ( P. 193)
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
■ When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with outside rear
view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
■ If ice should jam the mirror
Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to
free the mirror.

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■The power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ Operating the power windows af ter turning the engine off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can-
not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
CAUTION
■ Closing the windows
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
● Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in
some instances, even death.

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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
■Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and win-
dows are closed.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel filler door.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
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Closing the fuel tank capWhen replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.
■Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane Rating 87 [Research Octane Number of 91]
or higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 11.1 gal. (42 L, 9.2 Imp. gal.)
■ Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine
● Make sure that the ethanol blended gasoline to be used has a suitable
Research Octane Number. ( P. 361)
●Use only gasoline containing a maxi-
mum of 10% ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 10% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E15, E30, E50, E85 (which are only
some examples of fuel containing more
than 10% ethanol).
(15% ethanol)
DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than
10% ethanol.
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
: If equipped
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
● If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
■ Certifications for the engine imm obilizer system (for vehicles sold in
Canada)
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
The vehicle’s keys have built-in tr ansponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed
from the engine switch to indi-
cate that the system is operat-
ing.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the registered key
has been inserted into the
engine switch to indicate that
the system has been can-
celed.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 116
Engine (ignition) switch ............................. 130
Automatic transmission................... 134
Manual transmission ........ 137
Turn signal lever .............. 138
Parking brake ................... 139
Horn ................................. 140
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 141
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 143
Multi-information display............................ 146 2-3. Operating the lights and
Windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 150
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 153
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 156
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 159
Driving assist systems ..... 164
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 169
Vehicle load limits ............ 174
Winter driving tips ............ 175
Trailer towing ................... 180
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) ................. 181
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) ................. 182

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing:
■ Starting the engine
P. 130
■ Driving
Automatic transmission With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 134)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 139)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.
( P. 137)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 139)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
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