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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 32
Wireless remote control .............. 44
Doors.................................................... 47
Trunk...................................................... 51
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 55
Driving position memory ............. 61
Seat position memory .................. 65
Head restraints................................. 67
Seat belts ............................................ 70
Steering wheel.................................. 76
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 78
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 79 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and retractable
hardtop
Power windows................................ 82
Retractable hardtop....................... 86
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 95
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ......... 98
Alarm.................................................. 100
Theft prevention labels ............... 103
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............. 104
SRS airbags ..................................... 106
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 117
Child restraint systems ............... 122
Installing child restraints ............. 126
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning
•Climate control
• Rear view monitor system • Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogging
• Intuitive parking assist
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 242
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ........................ 251
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 252
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ....................... 253
Using the radio .............................. 256
Using the CD player ................... 264
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs................................... 271
Operating an iPod ....................... 279
Operating a USB memory....... 287
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 296
Using the AUX port................... 298
Using the steering wheel audio switches ........................... 300 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system ........ 303
Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system ........................................... 306
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ............ 311
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .......... 315
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................................ 321
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for mobile phones ............................ 322
Using the hands-free system (for mobile phones) .................. 326
Making a phone call ................... 335
Setting a mobile phone .............. 339
Security and system setup ........ 344
Using the phone book............... 348
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list............................ 354
• Interior light ................................ 355
• personal lights............................ 355
3Interior features
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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features............... 356
• Glove box .................................... 357
• Console box ............................... 358
• Cup holders................................. 359
• Auxiliary box ............................... 362
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 363
Vanity mirror .................................. 364
Clock ................................................. 365
Satellite switches .......................... 366
Ashtrays ........................................... 369
Cigarette lighter ........................... 370
Power outlet .................................... 371
Seat heaters and ventilators ..................................... 372
Floor mat.......................................... 374
Trunk features................................ 375
Garage door opener.................. 378
Compass......................................... 384
Safety Connect ............................ 388 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 396
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................... 401
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 404
General maintenance ................ 406
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 409
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................... 410
Hood .................................................. 413
Positioning a floor jack................ 414
Engine compartment................... 416
Tires .................................................... 431
Tire inflation pressure.................. 441
Wheels ............................................. 445
Air conditioning filter.................. 447
Electronic key battery ................ 449
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................. 451
Headlight aim ................................ 466
Light bulbs....................................... 468
4Maintenance and care
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 180
Headlights
Turn signal lights
Parking lights
Side marker lights P. 176
P. 158
P. 176
P. 176
Windshield wipers P. 182
Retractable hardtop P. 86
Outside rear view mirrors P. 79
Turn signal lights
P. 158
Daytime
running lights
P. 178
Hood P. 413
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Compass ∗ P. 384
Garage door opener switches P. 378
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 78
Personal lights P. 355
Interior lights P. 355
Vanity mirrors P. 364
Sun visors P. 363
A
“SOS” button ∗ P. 388
∗: If equipped
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B
Driving position memory switches ∗
Seat position memory switches
∗
P. 61
P. 65
Door lock switch P. 47
Outside rear view mirror
switches
P. 79
Window lock switch P. 82
Power window switches P. 82
Pictorial indexInterior
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Without navigation system (type A)
Clock
P. 365
Audio
system
P. 253
Air conditioning
system
P. 242
Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers
P. 251
Security indicator
P. 98, 100
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 482
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
A
Clock
P. 365
Audio
system
P. 253
Air conditioning
system
P. 242
Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers
P. 251
Security indicator
P. 98, 100
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 482
Without navigation system (type B)
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
A
Navigation
system
*2
Clock P. 365
Audio system*2
Security indicator
P. 98, 100
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 482
Air conditioning
system
*2
With navigation system
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
*2