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Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
The rearview mirror automatically
dims to reduce the glare of the
headlamps from behind. This
feature comes on when the vehicle
is started.
Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in a
pulsing sound when either rear
window is down and the front
windows are up. To reduce the
sound, open either a front window
or the sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave keys in a vehicle with
children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
lockout button to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys on page 2-1.
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The driver power window switches
control all the windows. The
passenger switch only controls that
window.
Press the switch down to lower the
window. Pull the switch up to
raise it.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
allows the use of the power
windows after the ignition has been
turned off. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 9-19.
Express-Down/Up Windows
The express feature allows the
windows to be raised and lowered
all the way without holding the
switch.
Press or pull the switch fully and
release it to activate the express
feature.
Cancel the express mode by briefly
pressing or pulling the switch.
Express Window Anti-Pinch
Feature
If any object is in the path of the
window when the express-up is
active, the window will stop at the
obstruction and auto-reverse to a
preset factory position. Weather
conditions such as severe icing may
also cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window will return
to normal operation after the
obstruction or condition is removed.
Express Window Anti-Pinch
Override
{Warning
If express override is activated,
the window will not reverse
automatically. You or others could
be injured and the window could
be damaged. Before you use
express override, make sure that
all people and obstructions are
clear of the window path.
To override the anti-pinch feature,
hold the window switch all the way
up to the second position. The
window will rise for as long as the
switch is held. Once the switch is
released, the express mode is
reactivated.
In this mode, the window can close
on an object in its path. Use care
when using the override mode.
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Programming the Power
Windows
If the vehicle battery has been
recharged or disconnected, or is not
working, the front power windows
will need to be reprogrammed for
the express-up feature to work.
Before reprogramming, replace or
recharge the vehicle's battery.
To program:
1. With the ignition in ON/RUN orACC/ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active, close all doors.
2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window
is fully open.
3. Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed.
4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds
after the window is completely
closed. The window is now reprogrammed.
Repeat the process for the other
windows.
Comfort Open
To open the windows remotely,
press and hold
Kon the RKE
transmitter until the windows
fully open.
Window Lockout
This feature prevents the rear
windows from operating except from
the driver position. Press
Z
{to activate the safety
locks on the rear doors. The
indicator light in the switch will
illuminate when activated.
The rear door power door locks are
also disabled. See Safety Locks on
page 2-14.
Press
Z {again to deactivate the
lockout switch.
If an inside rear door handle is
being pulled at the same time the
safety lock is deactivated, that door
will remain locked and the indicator
light may flash. Release the handle,
then press the safety lock twice to
deactivate the safety locks.
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Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. If equipped, detach the sun
visor from the center mount to pivot
to the side window or to extend
along the rod.
Rear Window Sunshade
If equipped with a rear window
sunshade, the switch is on the
overhead console. The sunshade
only operates with the ignition in
ON/RUN/START.
To open the sunshade, press and
release the switch. The sunshade
will fully extend. To close the
sunshade, press and release the
switch again. The sunshade will fully
close.If the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse) when the sunshade is
extended, it will automatically close.
When the vehicle is shifted into D
(Drive), the sunshade will not
automatically extend. Press and
release the switch to extend the
sunshade.
Rear Passenger Door Sunshades
If equipped, use the handle to pull
the sunshade up and attach to the
holder at the top of the window.
There is also a small shade for the
rear corner of the window.
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To close the sunshade, use the
handle to unhook and hold it while it
retracts down.Roof
Sunroof
If equipped, the sunroof will only
operate when the ignition is in ON/
RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 9-19.
The driver side switch (1) operates
the sunroof. Vent:
Press and release the front
of the switch (1) to vent the sunroof.
The sunshade will automatically
open approximately 38 cm (15 in).
Press the rear of the switch (1) to
close the sunroof vent.
Express Open/Express Close:
Press the front of the switch (1)
again to express open the sunroof.
Press the rear of the switch (1) to
express close the sunroof. To stop
the sunroof partway, press the
switch (1) again.
The passenger side switch (2)
operates the sunshade. Press the
front or rear of the switch (2) to
express open or express close the
sunshade. To stop the sunshade
partway, press the switch (2) a
second time.
Anti-Pinch Feature
If an object is in the path of the
sunroof/sunshade when it is closing,
the anti-pinch feature will detect the
object and stop the sunroof/
sunshade from closing at the point
of the obstruction. The sunroof/
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sunshade will then return to the
full-open position. To close the
sunroof/sunshade, see“Express
Open/Express Close.”
Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug
the water drainage system.
Periodically open the sunroof and
remove any obstacles or loose
debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and
roof sealing area using a clean
cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
remove grease from the sunroof.
If water is seen dripping into the
water drainage system, this is
normal.
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Warning (Continued)
vehicle should wear a safety belt
properly, whether or not there is
an airbag for that person.
{Warning
Because airbags inflate with great
force and faster than the blink of
an eye, anyone who is up
against, or very close to any
airbag when it inflates can be
seriously injured or killed. Do not
sit unnecessarily close to any
airbag, as you would be if sitting
on the edge of the seat or leaning
forward. Safety belts help keep
you in position before and during
a crash. Always wear a safety
belt, even with airbags. The driver
should sit as far back as possible
while still maintaining control of
the vehicle.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Occupants should not lean on or
sleep against the door or side
windows in seating positions with
seat-mounted side impact airbags
and/or roof-rail airbags.
{Warning
Children who are up against,
or very close to, any airbag when
it inflates can be seriously injured
or killed. Always secure children
properly in the vehicle. To read
how, seeOlder Children on
page 3-35 orInfants and Young
Children on page 3-37.
There is an airbag readiness light
on the instrument cluster, which
shows the airbag symbol. The
system checks the airbag electrical
system for malfunctions. The light
tells you if there is an electrical
problem. See Airbag Readiness
Light on page 5-17 for more
information.
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Where Are the Airbags?
The driver frontal airbag is in the
center of the steering wheel.
The front outboard passenger
frontal airbag is in the passenger
side instrument panel.
The driver knee airbag is below the
steering column. The front outboard
passenger knee airbag is below the
glove box.Driver Side Shown, PassengerSide Similar
The seat-mounted side impact
airbags for the driver and front
outboard passenger are in the side
of the seatbacks closest to the door.
The roof-rail airbags for the driver,
front outboard passenger, and
second row outboard passengers
are in the ceiling above the side
windows.