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IntroductionHow to use this manual / Fuel requirements / Vehicle break-in process
Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview / Interior overview / Instrument panel overview / Engi\
ne compartment
Safety features of your vehicle
Seats / Seat belts / Child restraint system / Air bag
Features of your vehicleKeys / Door locks / Tailgate / Windows / Hood / Fuel filler lid / Panoramic sunroof / Steering wheel / Mirrors/ Instrument cluster / Lighting / Wipers & Washers / Climate control system / Audio system / Etc.
Driving your vehicleBefore driving / Engine start/stop button / Transaxle / Brake system / Cruise control system /
Active ECO system / Winter driving / Vehicle load limit / Etc.
What to do in an emergencyRoad warning / Emergency while driving / Emergency starting / Engine overheat / Flat tire / Towing / Etc.
MaintenanceEngine compartment / Maintenance service / Engine oil / Engine coolant /\
Brake fluid / Washer fluid /
Parking brake / Air cleaner / Wiper blades / Battery / Tire and wheels / Fuses / Etc.
Specifications & Consumer information
Index
table of contents

Your vehicle at a glance
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EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Hood...................................................4-32
2. Head lamp ..........................................4-98
3. Fog lamp ..........................................4-101
4. Wheel and tire ....................................7-44
5. Outside rearview mirror......................4-51
6. Front windshield wiper blades ...4-102, 7-39
7. Windows .............................................4-27
8. Parking assist system ........................4-89
9. Front removable towing hook .............6-24
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Instrument cluster ................................4-55
2. Lighting control lever ...........................4-96
3. Audio remote control buttons ............4-148
4. Horn.....................................................4-42
5. Driver's front air bag ............................3-45
6. Cruise control button ...........................5-35
7. Wiper and washer control lever .........4-101
8. Ignition switch orEngine start/stop button .................5-5, 5-7
9. Digital clock .......................................4-144
10. Hazard warning flasher .......................6-2
11. Audio ...............................................4-147
12. Climate control system.........4-110, 4-120
13. Shift lever .................................5-13, 5-16
14. Passenger's front air bag ..................3-45
15. Glove box ........................................4-135
16. Parking brake ....................................5-23
17. Cup holder .......................................4-139
18. LCD display control button ................4-57
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Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
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LCD display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61
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Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74

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Warning and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-78
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Parking assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-89
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Rearview camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-96\


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Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-101
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Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-104
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Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108
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Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-109
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Features of your vehicle
Front fog light (if equipped)
Fog lights are used to provide
improved visibility when visibility is
poor due to fog, rain or snow, etc. The
fog lights will turn on when the fog light
switch (1) is turned to the on position
after the headlights are turned on.
To turn off the fog lights, turn the
switch (1) to the off position.
When in operation, the fog lights
consume large amounts of vehicle
electrical power. Only use the fog
lights when visibility is poor.A : Wiper speed control (front)
· HI – High wiper speed
· LO – Low wiper speed
· INT – Intermittent wipe
· AUTO* – Automatic control wipe
· OFF – Off
· MIST – Single wipe B : Intermittent control wipe time
adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes (front)*
D : Rear wiper/washer control · /ON – Continuous wipe
· ---/INT – Intermittent wipe
· O/OFF – Off
E : Wash with brief wipes (rear)
* : if equipped
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WIPERS AND WASHERS
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Front
Rear ( 5 Door, if equipped)

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Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the igni-
tion switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle,
push the lever upward and
release it. The wipers will
operate continuously if the
lever is held in this position.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use
this mode in a light rain or mist.
To vary the speed setting, turn
the speed control knob.
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
If there is a heavy accumulation of
snow or ice on the windshield, defrost
the windshield for about 10 minutes,
or until the snow and/or ice is
removed before using the windshield
wipers to ensure proper operation.
Windshield washers (front)
In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever. If
the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level.
If the fluid level is not sufficient, you
add appropriate non-abrasive wind-
shield washer fluid to the washer
reservoir. The reservoir filler neck is located in
the front of the engine compartment
on the passenger side.
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CAUTION - Washer pump
To prevent possible damage to
the washer pump, do not oper-ate the washer when the fluidreservoir is empty.
WARNING - Obscured
visibility
Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures without first
warming the windshield with
the defrosters; the washer solu-
tion could freeze on the wind-
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Features of your vehicle
Rear window wiper and wash-
er switch (5 door) (if equipped)
The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the
wiper and washer switch lever. Turn
the switch to desired position to
operate the rear wiper and washer.
ON - Normal wiper operation
INT - Intermittent wipe
OFF - Wiper is not in operationPush the lever away from you to
spray rear washer fluid and to run the
rear wipers 1~3 cycles. The spray
and wiper operation will continue
until you release the lever.
CAUTION - Wipers &
windshields
To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windshield,do not operate the wiperswhen the windshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gaso-line, kerosene, paint thinner,or other solvents on or nearthem.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other compo-nents, do not attempt to movethe wipers manually.
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Features of your vehicle
If you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to "Windshield
Defrosting and Defogging" in this
section.
Rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from
the interior and exterior of the rear
window, while the engine is running.
To activate the rear window
defroster, press the rear window
defroster button located in the center
facia switch panel. The indicator on
the rear window defroster button illu-
minates when the defroster is on.
If there is heavy accumulation of
snow on the rear window, brush it off
before operating the rear defroster.The rear window defroster automati-
cally turns off after approximately 20
minutes or when the ignition switch is
turned off. To turn off the defroster
manually, press the rear window
defroster button again.
Outside mirror defroster
(if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the
outside rearview mirror defrosters,
they will operate at the same time you
turn on the rear window defroster.
Front wiper deicer (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the
front wiper deicer, it will be operating
at the same time you operate the
front windshield defroster.
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CAUTION - Conductors
To prevent damage to the con-ductors bonded to the insidesurface of the rear window,never use sharp instruments orwindow cleaners containingabrasives to clean the window.■Type A■Type B