
uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
66Safe Driving
6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted
and locked.
1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 114
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 116
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength ........................................ 117
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 118
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 122
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 124
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 125
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 126
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 130
Security System Alarm ...................... 130
Opening and Closing the Windows .... 133
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
*.. 136
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel POWER Button................................. 137
Turn Signals ..................................... 140
Light Switches.................................. 140
Daytime Running Lights ................... 143
Wipers and Washers ........................ 144
Brightness Control ........................... 145
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button .......................................... 146
Driving Position Memory System
*.... 147
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 149 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 150
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 151
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 152
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items ................................................ 159
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 169
Synchronized Mode ......................... 171
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 172
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
Controls
Pull the front door inner handle.
u The door unlocks and opens in one
motion.
Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other
doors.
To avoid all the doors to be unlocked, use the lock tab on the driver’s door to unlock,
then lock again before opening the door. u This setting works for one time only. If you do not want all the doors to be
unlocked all the time, customize the Auto Door Unlock setting to Off using
the multi-information display or audio/information screen.
■
Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle
1 Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle
The inner front door handles are designed to allow
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
However this feature requires that front seat
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while
the vehicle is in motion.
Children should always ride in a rear seat where
childproof door locks are provided.
2 Childproof Door Locks P. 124
Inner Handle

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uChildproof Door Locks
124Controls
Press the master door lock switch in as shown
to lock or unlock all doors.
Childproof Door LocksThe childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.
■When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
■
Using the Master Door Lock Switch
1 Using the Master Door Lock Switch
When you lock/unlock the driver's door using the
master lock switch, all the other doors lock/unlock at
the same time.
To UnlockMaster Door
Lock Switch
To Lock
■
Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door
handle.
Unlock
Lock

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Controls
Opening and Closing the WindowsOpening/Closing the Power WindowsThe power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON,
using the switches on the doors. The driver's side switches can be used to open and
close all of the windows.
The power window lock button on the driver's side must be switched off (not
pushed in, indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than
the driver's seat.
When the power window lock button is pushed in, you can only operate the driver's
window. Turn the power window lock button on when children are in the vehicle.
■Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.■Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
■
Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you set th e power mode to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it stops closing and reverse direction.
The driver’s window auto reverse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.
3
WARNING
Closing a power window on someone's
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from
the windows before closing them.
On
Off
Power Window
Lock Button
Indicator
Driver’s
Window
Switch
Front Passenger’s
Window Switch

559Index
Beverage Holders..................................... 163
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................... 199, 232, 285
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ............ 337, 374
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 69
Brake System ............................................ 456
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 458
Brake Assist System................................. 459
Fluid ....................................................... 486
Foot Brake .............................................. 457
Indicator ........................................... 74, 536
Parking Brake.......................................... 456
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 74
Brake System Indicator (Red) .................... 74
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 145
Bulb Replacement .................................... 488
Brake/Taillights, Rear Turn Signal Lights, and Rear Side Marker Lights......................... 492
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights ....... 491
Headlights .............................................. 488
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 494
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 491
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 494
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 491
Taillights and Back-Up Lights................... 493
Bulb Specifications ................................... 544CCarbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 70
Cargo Area ............................................... 166 Cargo Hook
............................................... 165
Carrying Cargo .................................. 415, 417
CD Player ................................... 188, 219, 258
Center Pocket ........................................... 162
Certification Label .................................... 546
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 488
Child Safety ................................................. 58
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 124
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 129
Child Seat .................................................... 58
Booster Seats ............................................. 69
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 60
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 61
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt.......................................................... 65
Larger Children .......................................... 68
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 60
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 62
Using a Tether ........................................... 67
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 124
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 511
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 509
Climate Control System ............................ 169
Changing the Mode ................................ 169
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 170
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 508
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 169
Sensors .................................................... 172
Synchronized Mode ................................. 171
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 169 Clock
.......................................................... 114
Coat Hook ................................................. 165
Console Compartment ............................. 161
Controls ..................................................... 113
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 482
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 483
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 482
Overheating ............................................ 531
Coolant (Inverter) ..................................... 484
Coolant System ......................................... 482
Creeping (Transmission) ........................... 423
Cruise Control ........................................... 428
Cup Holders .............................................. 163
Customer Service Information ................. 554
Customized Features ........................ 104, 297
DDaytime Running Lights .......................... 143
Dead Battery (12-Volt) ............................. 528
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 170
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 547
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 140
Rearview Mirror....................................... 150
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 478
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 140
Display Button .......................... 180, 205, 237
Door Mirrors ............................................. 151

562Index
System Message ........................................ 81
Transmission .............................................. 77
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 81
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................. 79, 447
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 79, 448
Information ............................................... 543
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 100
Instrument Panel ........................................ 73
Brightness Control ................................... 145
Interface Dial ............................................ 234
Interior Lights ........................................... 159
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 150
Inverter Coolant ........................................ 484JJump Starting............................................ 528KKey Number Tag ....................................... 117
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 121
Keys ........................................................... 116
Lockout Prevention .................................. 121
Number Tag ............................................ 117
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 124
Remote Transmitter ................................. 118
Types and Functions ................................ 116
Valet Key ................................................. 128
Kickdown (Transmission) .......................... 423
LLane Departure Warning (LDW) ............. 443
LaneWatch
TM............................................. 449
Language (HFL) ................................ 339, 375
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 63
Lights ................................................. 140, 488
Automatic ............................................... 141
Bulb Replacement ................................... 488
Daytime Running Lights........................... 143
High Beam Indicator .................................. 81
Interior .................................................... 159
Light Switches ......................................... 140
Lights On Indicator .................................... 81
Turn Signals ............................................ 140
Load Limits ................................................ 417
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 116
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 125
Childproof Door Locks............................. 124
From Inside ............................................. 122
From Outside .......................................... 118
Keys ........................................................ 116
Using a Key ............................................. 121
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 121
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) .................. 534
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 78
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 76, 534
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 117
Lower Anchors ............................................ 63
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 417
MMaintenance............................................ 467
12-Volt Battery ....................................... 506
Brake Fluid .............................................. 486
Cleaning ................................................. 509
Climate Control System .......................... 508
Coolant .......................................... 482, 484
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 471
Oil .......................................................... 478
Precautions ............................................. 468
Radiator .................................................. 483
Remote Transmitter ................................ 507
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 488
Safety ..................................................... 469
Service Items ........................................... 473
Tires........................................................ 497
Transmission Fluid ................................... 485
Under the Hood ...................................... 475
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 76, 535
Map Lights ................................................ 160
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 417
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 95
Mirrors ...................................................... 150
Adjusting ................................................ 150
Door ....................................................... 151
Exterior ................................................... 151
Interior Rearview ..................................... 150
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 466
Moonroof ................................................. 136
Motor Number ......................................... 546
MP3 ................... 188, 196, 219, 229, 258, 282