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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.
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Interior features3
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system .... 158
Rear window defogger ..... 164
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 165
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX port/USB port ........................ 167
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 168
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 169
• Interior light .................... 170
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 171
• Cup holder ..................... 172
• Bottle holders ................. 173
• Auxiliary box .................. 174 3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................ 175
Vanity mirrors ................... 176
Power outlet ..................... 177
Assist grips....................... 178
Floor mat .......................... 179
Luggage compartment features .......................... 181
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When the dial is set to , air
flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.
The air intake selector is automat-
ically set to outside air mode.
In this position, the air intake
selector cannot be changed to the
recirculated air mode.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the windshield and side
windows to defog them.
The air intake selector is automat-
ically set to outside air mode.
In this position, the air intake
selector cannot be changed to the
recirculated air mode.
Pressing
to turn the air
conditioning on clears the wind-
shield and side windows faster.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between (outside air mode) and
(recirculated air mode) each ti me the switch is pressed.
: Some models
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Right and left side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
■For quick cooling
Turn the temperature control dial to the “MAX A/C” position and select the
recirculated air mode.
■ Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
■ When outside air temperat ure approaches 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.
■ When
is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature adjust-
ment dial.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Rear window defogger
: If equipped
■The rear window defogger can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
This feature is used to defog the rear window.
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger. The
indicator will come on. Press-
ing the button again also turns
the defoggers off.
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Interior features
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
: If equipped
■The rear window and outside rear vi ew mirror defoggers can be oper-
ated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
CAUTION
■ When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
This feature is used to defog the rear window. (Turning the rear win-
dow defogger on will also turn th e outside rear view mirror defog-
gers on. The outside rear view mi rror defoggers is used to remove
raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.)
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger. The
indicator will come on. Press-
ing the button again also turns
the defoggers off.
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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers on
longer than necessary when the engine is stopped.
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna before washing the vehicle.
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the
antenna and extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
■ High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows.
● Before car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.
■ Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition.
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
car wash mitt.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.