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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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2-5. Driving informationCargo and luggage ............. 146
Vehicle load limits ............... 150
Winter driving tips ............... 151
Trailer towing ...................... 155
Dinghy towing ..................... 156
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
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 184
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 187
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 190
General maintenance ......... 192
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 195
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions....................... 196
Hood ................................... 199
Positioning a floor jack ....... 201
Replacing the tire ............... 204
Engine compartment .......... 210
Tires ................................... 222
Tire inflation pressure ......... 230
Wheels ............................... 234
Air conditioning filter ........... 236
3Interior features
4Maintenance and care
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Key battery ......................... 240
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 244
Light bulbs .......................... 255
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 268
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 269
If you think something is wrong ............................ 275
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 276
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 277
If you have a flat tire ........... 288
If the engine will not start ... 305
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 307
If you lose your keys .......... 308
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................... 309
If your vehicle overheats .... 312
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................. 315
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .................. 317 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 320
Fuel information .................. 329
Tire information................... 332
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 343
Items to initialize ................. 345
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 348
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 349
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 351
Abbreviation list ........................ 362
Alphabetical index .................... 363
What to do if... .......................... 372
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
: If equipped
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the key is in contact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
■ Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
For vehicles sold in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
The vehicle's keys have built-in tran sponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle's on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed
from the engine switch to indi-
cate that the system is operat-
ing.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the registered key
has been inserted into the
engine switch to indicate that
the system has been can-
celed.
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 184
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 187
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 190
General maintenance....... 192
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 195 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 196
Hood ................................ 199
Positioning a floor jack ..... 201
Replacing the tire ............. 204
Engine compartment ........ 210
Tires ................................. 222
Tire inflation pressure ...... 230
Wheels ............................. 234
Air conditioning filter......... 236
Key battery ....................... 240
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 244
Light bulbs........................ 255
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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.
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
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Caution about the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled
sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ Antenna installation and removal precautions
●Before driving, ensure that the antenna is installed.
● When the antenna is removed, such as before entering an automatic car
wash, make sure to store it in a suitable place so as not to lose it. Also,
before driving, make sure to reinstall the antenna in its original position.
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.