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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2 Maximum Load Limit P. 223
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 111
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 135
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 138
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 133
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 132
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Interior Checks
1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming readjusted
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
282Maintenance
Replacing Light BulbsHeadlight BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.1.Remove the engine compartment cover.
2 Engine Compartment Cover P. 270
2.Push the tab to remove the coupler.
3. Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
4. Insert a new bulb into the headlight
assembly and turn it to the right.
5. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
High voltage can remain in the circuit for a long period of time after the light is
switched off. Do not attempt to inspect or replace the high voltage discharge type
bulbs yourself. Ask a dealer to inspect and replace low beam headlights.
High beam headlight:
60 W (HB3)
Low beam headlight:
55 W (H11 for halogen bulb Type)35 W (D2S for high voltage discharge type)
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High Beam Headlight
1 Headlight BulbsNOTICEHalogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overheat and shatter.
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk or tow a trailer, have the
aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.
When replacing a halogen bulb, handle it by its base,
and protect the glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
BulbTab
Coupler
Driver sideAll models
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Low Beam HeadlightsHigh Voltage Discharge Types
360Index
Fuses.......................................................... 341
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 343
Locations ......................................... 341, 342GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 256
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Information ............................................. 254
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 91
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Refueling ................................................. 254
Gauges ......................................................... 86
Glass (care) ................................................ 308
Glove Box .................................................. 142HHalogen Bulbs ................................... 282, 283
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 311
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 189
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 205
Automatic Transferring ............................ 203
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 203
HFL Buttons ............................................. 189
HFL Menus .............................................. 191
HFL Status Display.................................... 190
Making a Call .......................................... 208
Options During a Call .............................. 212 Phone Setup............................................ 196
Receiving a Call ....................................... 211
Speed Dial ............................................... 206
Text Message .................................. 201, 213
To Clear the System ................................ 204
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 202
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 138
Headlights ................................................. 126
Aiming .................................................... 282
Automatic Operation............................... 127
Dimming ......................................... 126, 129
Operating................................................ 126
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 145
HFL (HandsFreeLink® )............................... 189
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 77
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 228
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 187
IIdentification Numbers ............................ 348
Engine and Transmission ......................... 348
Vehicle Identification ............................... 348
Illumination Control ................................. 131
Knob ....................................................... 131
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator/Power
Flow Monitor ............................................ 93
IMA System Indicator ................................. 77
Immobilizer System .................................. 118
Indicator.................................................... 78 Indicators
.................................................... 70
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 73
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 75
Brake System ............................................ 71
Charging System............................... 72, 337
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 80, 241
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 80, 240
Door and Trunk Open ......................... 31, 75
Door Open................................................ 31
ECON Mode ..................................... 80, 239
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 75, 339
Fog Light .................................................. 77
High-Beam................................................ 77
IMA System .............................................. 77
Immobilizer System ................................... 78
Keyless Access System............................... 79
Lights On .................................................. 77
Low Fuel ................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 75, 337
Low Temperature...................................... 79
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .................... 76, 245
Maintenance Minder............................... 263
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 338
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 70, 339
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 33, 73
Security System Alarm............................... 79
Shift Lever Position.................................... 72
Side Airbag Off ................................... 52, 78
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 50, 74
System Message ....................................... 76