2-26Instruments and controls
SIC3670
Headlight beam select
*1To select the low beam, put the lever in the
neutral position as shown.
*2To select the high beam, push the lever forward
while the switch is in theposition. Pull it
back to select the low beam.
*3Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam even when the headlight
switch is in the OFF position.
Battery saver system
. When the headlight switch is in theorposition while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automatically
turn off after a period of time when the
ignition switch has been placed in the OFF
position.
. When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will turn on when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running for
extended periods of time even if the
headlights turn off automatically.
SIC4128
SIC4129
Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Push the control knob
*Ato adjust the bright-
ness of the instrument panel lights. The bright-
ness indicator
*Bwill be shown briefly in the
vehicle information display when the control is
turned.
When the brightness level reaches the maximum
or minimum, a beep will sound.
SIC3671
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
*1Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.
*2Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where lights begin flashing.
SIC3672
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to theposition, then turn the switch
to theposition. To turn them off, turn the
switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate.
When the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position, turning the fog light switch to the
position will turn on the headlights, fog lights
and the other lights while the ignition switch is in
the ON position or the engine is running.
Instruments and controls2-27
.Avoid using power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
. This power outlet is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit.
. Push the plug in as far as it will go.
If good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
. Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical acces-
sory being used is turned OFF.
. When not in use, be sure to close
the cap. Do not allow water to
contact the outlet.CUP HOLDERS
CAUTION
. Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used
to prevent spilling the drink. If the
liquid is hot, it can scald you or your
passenger.
. Use only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
SIC4133Driver’s side instrument panel
Instruments and controls2-29
STORAGE
3-8Pre-driving checks and adjustments
JVP0213X
*1LOCK button
*2UNLOCK button
*3PANIC button
*4Battery indicator light
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
Locking doors
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the LOCK
button*1on the
keyfob.
4. All the doors will lock. All of the doors will lock when the LOCK
button is pushed even though a door
remains open.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
. When the LOCK
button is pushed with
all doors locked, the hazard indicator flashes
twice and the horn chirps once as a
reminder that the doors are already locked.
. Operate the door handles to confirm that the
doors have been securely locked.
Unlocking doors
1. Push the UNLOCKbutton*2on the
keyfob.
.The driver’s door unlocks..The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors are completely closed.
2. Push the UNLOCK
button again within
5 seconds.
.All the doors and the back door unlock..The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors are completely closed.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute of pushing the UNLOCK
button.
. Opening any door (including the back door) .
. Placing the ignition switch in the ON
position.
Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button*3on the
keyfob for more than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or.Any of the buttons on the keyfob is pushed. (Note: the PANIC button must
be pushed for more than 1 second.)
Battery indicator light
The battery indicator light*4illuminates when
you push any button. If the light does not
illuminate, the battery is weak or needs replace-
ment. For information regarding replacement of
a battery, see “Key battery replacement” (P.8-
23).
SPA2252
*1LOCKbutton
*2UNLOCKbutton
*3PANICbutton
When you lock or unlock the doors, the hazard
indicator will flash and the horn will sound as a
confirmation. For details, see “Setting hazard
indicator and horn mode” (P.3-17) .
Locking doors
1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF positionand carry the Intelligent Key with you.*
2. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
3. Close all the doors.
4. Push the LOCK
button*1on the
Intelligent Key. 5. All the doors and the back door will lock.
6. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.
*: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while
the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Operate the door handles to confirm that the
doors have been securely locked.
Unlocking doors
1. Push the UNLOCKbutton*2on the
Intelligent Key once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The driver’s door will unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK
button again within
1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once. All the doors and the back door will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the UNLOCK
button
while the doors are locked.
. Opening any door (including the back door) .
. Pushing the ignition switch.
During this 1-minute time period, if the UNLOCK
button is pushed, all doors will be locked
automatically after another 1 minute.
Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button*3on the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or.Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key is pushed. (Note: the PANIC button must
be pushed for more than 1 second.)
Setting hazard indicator and horn mode
This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button*1is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCK
button*2is pushed,
the hazard indicator flashes once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can be
switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes
twice. When the UNLOCKbutton is
pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-17
3-24Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SIC2872
1. To block out glare from the front, swingdown the sun visor
*1.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the sun visor from the center mount and swing it to
the side
*2.
SPA2447
INSIDE MIRROR
Adjust the angle of the inside mirror to the
desired position.
SPA2143
Manual anti-glare type
The night position*1will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position
*2when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when ne-
cessary, because it reduces rear view
clarity.
SUN VISORS MIRRORS
SCE0862
WARNING
Always follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so could result in damage
to the charging system and cause
personal injury.
1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle
*B, position the two vehicles (*Aand*B)
to bring their batteries into close proximity to
each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. 2. Apply the parking brake.
3.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models:
Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
Manual Transmission (MT) models:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position.
4. Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems (headlights, heater, air conditioner, etc.).
5. Remove the vent caps on the battery (if so equipped) . Cover the battery with a firmly
wrung out moist cloth to reduce explosion
hazard. 6. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as
illustrated (
*1?*2?*3?*4).
CAUTION
. Always connect positive (+) to posi-
tive (+) and negative (−) to body
ground (for example, as illustrated) ,
not to the battery.
. Make sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine
compartment and that the cable
clamps do not contact any other
metal.
7. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
*Band let it run for a few minutes.
8. Keep the engine speed of the booster vehicle
*Bat about 2,000 rpm, and start
the engine of the vehicle
*Abeing jump
started.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, place the
ignition switch in the OFF position and
In case of emergency6-11
8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement ........................................................ 8-2Scheduled maintenance .................................................... 8-2
General maintenance ......................................................... 8-2
Where to go for service .................................................... 8-2
General maintenance ............................................................... 8-2 Explanation of maintenance items ................................... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ........................................................ 8-5
Engine compartment check locations .................................. 8-6 MR18DE engine .................................................................. 8-6
Engine cooling system ............................................................. 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-8
Changing engine coolant .................................................. 8-8
Engine oil ........................................................................\
............ 8-9
Checking engine oil level .................................................. 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter .......................................... 8-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ............ 8-11
Brake and clutch fluid ........................................................... 8-12
Window washer fluid ............................................................ 8-12
Battery ........................................................................\
............... 8-13 Jump starting ..................................................................... 8-14
Variable voltage control system (if so equipped) .......... 8-15
Drive belt ........................................................................\
.......... 8-15
Spark plugs ........................................................................\
..... 8-16 Replacing spark plugs .................................................... 8-16 Air cleaner ........................................................................\
....... 8-16
Windshield wiper blades ..................................................... 8-17
Cleaning ........................................................................\
... 8-17
Replacing ........................................................................\
. 8-18
Rear window wiper blade ................................................... 8-19
Brakes ........................................................................\
.............. 8-19
Self-adjusting brakes .................................................... 8-19
Brake pad wear warning .............................................. 8-19
Fuses ........................................................................\
................ 8-20 Engine compartment ..................................................... 8-20
Passenger compartment .............................................. 8-21
Key battery replacement ...................................................... 8-23 Keyfob ........................................................................\
....... 8-23
Intelligent Key .................................................................. 8-24
Lights ........................................................................\
................ 8-26 Headlights ........................................................................\
8-26
Exterior and interior lights ............................................ 8-28
Wheels and tires ................................................................... 8-30 Tire pressure ................................................................... 8-30
Tire labeling ..................................................................... 8-33
Types of tires ................................................................... 8-35
Tire chains ....................................................................... 8-35
Changing wheels and tires .......................................... 8-36