SPA2858
When opening the hood:
1. Pull the hood lock release handle
*1located below the instrument panel; the
hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Locate the lever
*2in between the hood
and grille and push the lever sideways with
your fingertips.
3. Raise the hood
*3.
4. Remove the support rod
*4and insert it
into the slot
*5.
Hold the coated part
*Awhen removing or
resetting the support rod. Avoid direct
contact with the metal parts, as they may
be hot immediately after the engine has been stopped.
When closing the hood:
1. While supporting the hood, return the
support rod to its original position.
2. Slowly lower the hood to about 8 to 12 in (20 to 30 cm) above the hood lock, then let
it drop.
3. Make sure it is securely latched.WARNING
. Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood to fly open and result in an
accident.
. If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
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HOOD
SPA2547
Power door main switch
The power lift gate operation can be turned on
or off by the power door main switch on the
instrument panel.
When the power door main switch is pushed to
the OFF position, the power operation is not
available by the power lift gate switch on the lift
gate and lift gate opener switch.
SPA2860Power lift gate switch — Instrument panel
SPA2859Lift gate opener switch
SPA2851Intelligent Key
SPA2852Power lift gate switch — Lift gate
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3-28Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Power open
When the lift gate is fully closed, the lift gate will
fully open automatically by:
.pushing the power lift gate switch
*Aon
the instrument panel for more than 1 second
. pushing the lift gate opener switch
*B
.pushing the power lift gate button*Con
the Intelligent Key for more than 1 second
The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts opening.
NOTE:
The lift gate can be opened by the power
lift gate switch
*Aor the lift gate button
*Ceven if the lift gate is locked or
the power door main switch is in the OFF
position. The lift gate will unlock and open.
Power close
When the lift gate is fully opened, the lift gate
will fully close automatically by:
. pushing the power lift gate switch
*Aon
the instrument panel for more than 1 second
. pushing the power lift gate switch
*Don
the lower part of the lift gate
. pushing the lift gate button
*Con the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second
The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts closing.
Reverse function
The power lift gate will reverse immediately if
one of the following actions is performed during
power open or power close.
. pushing the power lift gate switch
*Aon
the instrument panel
. pushing the lift gate switch
*Don the lower
part of the lift gate
. pushing the lift gate button
*Con
the Intelligent Key.
The outside chime sounds when the lift gate
starts to reverse.
Auto reverse function
The auto-reverse function enables the lift gate to
automatically reverse when something is caught
in the lift gate as it is opening or closing. When
the control unit detects an obstacle, the lift gate
will reverse and return to the full open or full
close position.
If a second obstacle is detected, the lift gate
motion will stop and the drive motor will
disengage. The lift gate will enter the manual
mode.
A pinch sensor is mounted on each side of the
lift gate. If an object is detected by the pinch
sensor during power close, the lift gate will
reverse and return to the full open position
immediately. NOTE:
If the pinch sensor is damaged or removed,
the power close function will not operate.
WARNING
There is a small distance immediately
before the closed position that cannot
be detected. Make sure that all passen-
gers keep their hands, etc., clear from
the lift gate opening before closing the
lift gate.
Manual mode
If power operation is not available, the lift gate
can be operated manually. Power operation may
not be available if multiple obstacles have been
detected in a single power cycle or if the battery
voltage is low. When the power door main
switch is in the OFF position, the lift gate can be
opened manually by pushing the lift gate opener
switch. If the power lift gate opener switch is
pushed during power open or close, the power
operation will be canceled and the lift gate can
be operated manually.
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even if the engine is turned off and the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
NOTE:
.Odors from inside and outside the
vehicle can build up in the air condi-
tioner unit. Odor can enter the passen-
ger compartment through the vents.
. When parking, set the heater and air
conditioner controls to turn off air
recirculation to allow fresh air into the
passenger compartment. This should
help reduce odors inside the vehicle.
SAA3594
SAA3514
OPERATING TIPS (for automatic air
conditioner)
When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate. However,
this is not a malfunction. After the coolant
temperature warms up, the air flow from the
foot outlets will operate normally.
The sensors
*Aand*Blocated on the
instrument panel help maintain a constant
temperature. Do not put anything on or around
the sensors.
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SAA3607
Compact Disc (CD) player operation
The CD slot is located on the instrument lower
panel.
Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position and insert the Compact Disc (CD) into
the slot with the label side facing up. The CD will
be guided automatically into the slot and start
playing.
After loading the CD, the number of tracks on
the CD and the play time will appear on the
display.
If the radio is already operating, it will auto-
matically turn off and the CD will play.
If the system has been turned off while the CDwas playing, pushing the ON·OFF button will
start the CD.
Do not use 3.1 in (8 cm) discs.
PLAY:
When the DISC·AUX button is pushed with the
system off and the CD loaded, the system will
turn on and the CD will start to play.
When the DISC·AUX button is pushed with the
CD loaded and the radio playing, the radio will
automatically be turned off and the CD will start
to play.
Menu (models with navigation system):
When the “Menu” key on the display is selected
while the CD is being played, the menu screen
will be displayed. The following menu options
are available.
. Folder List (CD with compressed audio files)
Displays the folder list.
. Track List
Displays the track list.
. Play Mode
Select a play mode from the following items.
— Normal
— 1 Folder Repeat (CD with compressed
audio files) — 1 Track Repeat
— 1 Disc Random
— 1 Folder Random (CD with compressed
audio files)
Text (models without navigation system):
When the “Text” key is selected in the screen
using the multi-function controller and then the
ENTER button is pushed while the CD is being
played, the music information below will be
displayed on the screen.
CD:
. Disc title
. Track title
CD with compressed audio files:
. Folder title
. File title
. Song title
. Album title
. Artist
or/Next/Previous Track
and Fast Forward/Rewind:
When the
orbutton is pushed for more
than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being played,
the CD will play while fast forwarding or
rewinding. When the button is released, the
CD will return to normal play speed.
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SAA2497Type A
SAA3091Type B
Playing a DVD
DISC·AUX/DVD button:
Park the vehicle in a safe location for the
front seat occupants to operate the DVD
drive while watching the images.
Push the DISC·AUX/DVD button on the instru-
ment panel and turn the display to the DVD
mode.
When a DVD is loaded, it will be replayed
automatically.
The operation screen will be turned on when the
DISC·AUX button located on the instrument
panel is pushed while a DVD is being played,
and it will turn off automatically after a period of
time. To turn it on again, push the DISC·AUX/
DVD button again.
DVD operation keys:
When the DVD is playing without the operation
screen being shown, you may use the touch
screen to select items from the displayed video.
You may also use the multi-function controller to
select an item from the displayed video. When
the operation screen is being shown, use the
multifunction controller or touch screen to select
an item from the displayed menus.PAUSE:
Select the “
” key to pause the DVD. To
resume playing the DVD, use the “PLAY” key.
PLAY:
Select the “
” key to start playing the DVD,
for example, after pausing the DVD.
STOP:
Select the “
” key to stop playing the DVD.
/Next/Previous Chapter:
Select the “
”or“” key to skip the
chapter(s) of the disc forward/backward. The
chapters will advance/go back the number of
times this key is selected.
/Commercial Skip (Type A):
This function is only for DVD-VIDEO, DVD-VR.
Select the “
”or“” key to skip forward or
backwards by the set amount as defined in the
DVD Settings menu.
Top Menu (Type A)/Menu (Type B):
When the “Top Menu” key is selected in the
screen while a DVD is being played, the top
menu specific to each disc will be displayed. For
details, see the instructions on the disc.
SAA3607
DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC (DVD) SYS-
TEM COMPONENTS
DVD drive
The DVD slot is located on the instrument lower
panel.
Insert a DVD into the slot with the label side
facing up. The DVD will be guided automatically
into the slot.
When ejecting the DVD, push the EJECT button
.
CAUTION
.Do not force a DVD into the slot.
This could cause damage the player.
. Do not use 8 cm (3.1 in) discs.
Displays
WARNING
Park the vehicle in a safe location and
apply the parking brake to view the
images on the front center display
screen using the DVD drive or other
devices connected to the auxiliary input
jacks.
CAUTION
.The glass screen on the liquid
crystal display may break if hit with
a hard or sharp object. If the glass
breaks, do not touch the liquid
crystalline material.
. Use soft, damp cloth when cleaning
the Mobile Entertainment System components. Do not use solvents
or cleaning solutions.
. Be sure to stow the rear display
when it is not used.
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PLAYING A DVD
DISC·AUX button
Park the vehicle in a safe location for the
front seat occupants to operate the DVD
drive while watching the images.
Insert a DVD into the CD/DVD slot with the
labeled side up. The DVD will be guided
automatically into the slot. When ejecting the
DVD, push the EJECT button.
Push the DISC·AUX button on the instrument
panel, turn the display to the DVD mode, and
begin playing DVD automatically.
When a DVD is loaded, it will be replayed
automatically.
The front screen will be turned on when the
DISC·AUX button is pushed while a DVD is
being played, and it will turn off automatically
after a period of time. To turn it on again, push
the DISC·AUX button again.
Adjust Front/Rear display
Front display:
To adjust the front display, push theSETTING
button while the DVD is being played, select the
“Others” key and then select the “Display” key.
To adjust the display ON/OFF, brightness, tint,
color and contrast, select the “Display Adjust-
ment” key and then select the preferred key for
setting.
You can then adjust each item using the multi-
function controller. After changes have been
made press the BACK button to save the
setting.
Rear display:
To adjust the rear display, push the “DISP”
(Display) button on the remote controller.
To adjust aspect, color system, 3D Y/C filter and
picture mode, select each key using the joystick
on the remote controller and tilt the joystick to
right or left.
Push the BACK button to apply the settings and
return to the previous display.
DVD operation keys
To operate the DVD drive, select the desired key
displayed on the operation screen using the
multi-function controller.
PAUSE:
Select the “
” key to pause the DVD. To
resume playing the DVD, use the “PLAY” key.
To pause the DVD, it is also possible to push the
“
” button on the keypad of the remote
controller.
PLAY:
Select the “
” key to start playing the DVD,
for example, after pausing the DVD.
To start playing the DVD, it is also possible to
push the “
” button on the keypad of the
remote controller.
STOP:
Select the “
” key to stop playing the DVD.
To stop playing the DVD, it is also possible to
push the “
” button on the keypad of the
remote controller.
SKIP (FORWARD):
Select the “
” key to skip the chapter(s) of
the disc forward. The chapters will advance the
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