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20Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance 
(P 461)
Under the Hood 
(P 469)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer 
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.
●Check the battery condition monthly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the 
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up 
the hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly 
locked in place.
Lights 
(P 484)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades 
(P 493)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks 
across the windshield.
Tires 
(P 497)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
●Check tire pressures regularly.
●Install snow tires for winter 
driving. 
         
        
        
     
        
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66Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas HazardCarbon Monoxide GasThe engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, 
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon 
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.■Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
•The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
•The exhaust system may have been damaged.
•The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into 
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate 
open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system
*/climate control 
system
* as shown below.
1.Select the fresh air mode.
2.Select the   mode.
3.Set the fan speed to high.
4.Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the heating and cooling system
*/climate control system
* in the same manner 
if you sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running.
1Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up 
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. 
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the 
garage immediately after starting the engine.
3
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and 
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that 
expose you to carbon monoxide.
* Not available on all models 
         
        
        
     
        
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70Instrument Panel
Indicators*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Parking Brake 
and Brake 
System Indicator 
(Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds when you 
turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w*1, then 
goes off if the parking brake has been 
released.
●Comes on when the parking brake is 
applied, and goes off when it is released.●Comes on when the brake fluid level is 
low.●Comes on if there is a problem with the 
brake system.●The beeper sounds and the indicator 
comes on if you drive with the parking 
brake not fully released.
●Comes on while driving - Make sure the parking 
brake is released. Check the brake fluid level.
2What to do when the indicator comes on while 
driving P. 536
●Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have 
the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On 
P. 536
Low Oil Pressure 
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the ignition 
switch to ON 
(w*1, and goes off when the 
engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil pressure is 
low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately stop in a safe 
place.
2If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On P. 534
U.S.
Canada 
         
        
        
     
        
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uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display
Instrument Panel
Information DisplayThe information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and 
maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.
Press the   (Select/Reset) knob to change the display.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.■Switching the Display
1Switching the Display
Each time you press the   knob, the information 
display changes as follows:
Some of the items on the information display also 
appear on the audio/information screen
*. They also 
change along with the information display changes 
while the fuel consumption is shown.
Outside Temperature, 
Trip Meter B
Engine Oil Life Odometer, Trip Meter A
Outside Temperature, 
Trip Meter A
■Odometer
Select/Reset 
Knob
* Not available on all models 
         
        
        
     
        
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uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display
Instrument Panel
Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last 
reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the   knob. The trip meter is 
reset to 0.0.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2Maintenance Minder
TM P. 465
Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed.2Check Fuel Cap Message P. 535■Trip Meter■Engine Oil Life■Check Fuel Cap
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by 
pressing the   knob. 
         
        
        
     
        
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uuCustomized Features
*u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup 
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle 
SettingsDoor 
SetupAuto Door LockChanges the setting for when the doors 
automatically lock.With Vehicle Speed
*1/
Shift from P/Off
Auto Door UnlockChanges the setting for when the doors 
automatically unlock.Driver Door with Shift 
to P
*1/All Doors with 
Shift to P/Driver Door 
with IGN Off/All Doors 
with IGN Off/Off
Key And Remote Unlock 
ModeSets up either the driver’s door or all doors to 
unlock on the first push of the remote.Driver Door
*1/All 
Doors
Keyless Lock Answer BackLOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.On
*1/Off
Security Relock TimerChanges the time it takes for the doors and the 
tailgate to relock and the security system to set 
after you unlock the vehicle without opening any 
door or the tailgate.90seconds/
60seconds/
30seconds
*1
Mainte-
nance 
Info.Maintenance ResetResets the engine oil life display when you have 
performed the maintenance service.—
Default 
All
Cancels/Resets all customized items in the 
Vehicle Settings group as default.Yes/No 
         
        
        
     
        
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*u
Continued
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup 
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle 
SettingsDoor 
SetupAuto Door LockChanges the setting for when the doors 
automatically lock.With Vehicle Speed
*1/
Shift from P/Off
Auto Door UnlockChanges the setting for when the doors 
automatically unlock.Driver Door with Shift 
to P
*1/All Doors with 
Shift to P/Driver Door 
with IGN Off/All Doors 
with IGN Off/Off
Key And Remote Unlock 
ModeSets up either the driver’s door or all doors to 
unlock on the first push of the remote.Driver Door
*1/All 
Doors
Keyless Lock Answer BackLOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.On
*1/Off
Security Relock TimerChanges the time it takes for the doors and the 
tailgate to relock and the security system to set 
after you unlock the vehicle without opening any 
door or the tailgate.90seconds/
60seconds/
30seconds
*1
Mainte-
nance 
Info.Maintenance ResetResets the engine oil life display when you have 
performed the maintenance service.—
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the 
Vehicle Settings group as default.Default/OK 
         
        
        
     
        
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453Driving
Parking Your VehicleWhen Stopped1.Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2.Firmly apply the parking brake.
3.Move the shift lever from 
(D to 
(P.
4.Turn off the engine.
Always set the parking brake firmly, in particular if you are parked on an incline.
1Parking Your Vehicle
Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects, 
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.1When StoppedNOTICEThe following can damage the transmission:•Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals 
simultaneously.•Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by 
depressing the accelerator pedal.•Moving the shift lever into 
(P before the vehicle 
stops completely.
Raise the wiper arms when snow is expected.