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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
tion 7, “Maintenance”. Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are
easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
car into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING - Driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Drivingwhile under the influence of drugs
is as dangerous or more dangerousthan driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or
take drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
do not drive. Do not ride with a driv-er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driveror call a cab.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
a loss of vehicle control, that may
lead to an accident, severe personal
injury, and death. The driver’s pri-
mary responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and use
of any handheld devices, other
equipment, or vehicle systems which
take the driver’s eyes, attention and
focus away from the safe operation
of a vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never be used
during operation of the vehicle.

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Index
Hazard warning flasher ..................................................4-68
Hazardous driving conditions ........................................5-40
Headlight escort function................................................4-69
Headlight leveling device................................................4-75
Headlight welcome function ..........................................4-69
Headrest ....................................................................3-5, 3-9
Heating and air conditioning ..........................................4-84
Highway driving ............................................................5-43
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ........................................5-35
Hood................................................................................4-26
Horn ................................................................................4-37
How to use this manual ....................................................1-2
Idle stop and go (ISG) system ........................................5-12
Immobilizer system ..........................................................4-4
Indicators and warnings ..................................................4-55
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ....................1-5
Inside rearview mirror ....................................................4-38
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-42
Fuel gauge ................................................................4-44
Odometer ..................................................................4-45
Speedometer ..............................................................4-43
Tachometer ................................................................4-43 Trip computer ............................................................4-44
Warning and indicators ............................................4-55
Instrument panel overview................................................2-3
Interior care ....................................................................7-74
Interior features ............................................................4-103 Ashtray ....................................................................4-103
Cigarette lighter ......................................................4-103
Clothes hanger ........................................................4-108
Cup holder ..............................................................4-104
Digital clock ............................................................4-106
Floor mat anchor(s) ················································4-108
Power outlet ............................................................4-106
Sunvisor ..................................................................4-105
Vanity mirror lamp ..................................................4-105
Interior light ....................................................................4-79
Interior overview ..............................................................2-2
Jack and tools....................................................................6-8
Jump starting ....................................................................6-5
Key positions ....................................................................5-4
Keys ..................................................................................4-3
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Air bag warning label................................................3-61
Tire sidewall labeling ................................................7-46
Tire specification and pressure label ..........................8-7
Vehicle certification label............................................8-6
Light bulbs ......................................................................7-61
Lighting ..........................................................................4-69 Battery saver function ..............................................4-69
Daytime running light ..............................................4-69
Headlight escort function ..........................................4-69
Headlight welcome function ....................................4-69
Lubricants and capacities ................................................8-4 Maintenance Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..........7-18
Maintenance services ..................................................7-3
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ............7-16 Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-7
Owner maintenance ....................................................7-4
Scheduled maintenance service ..................................7-6
Tire maintenance ......................................................7-45
Maintenance services ........................................................7-3 Manual climate control system ......................................4-83
Air conditioning ........................................................4-88
Climate control air filter............................................4-90
Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-84
Manual heating and air conditioning ..............................4-94
Manual transaxle ............................................................5-17
Memory fuse ..................................................................7-52
Mirrors ............................................................................4-38 Day/night rearview mirror ........................................4-38
Inside rearview mirror ..............................................4-38
Outside rearview mirror ............................................4-38
Moonroof, see sunroof ....................................................4-31
Multi fuse ........................................................................7-53
Neck restraints, see headrest ....................................3-5, 3-9
Odometer ........................................................................4-45
Oil (Engine) ....................................................................7-21
Outside rearview mirror ..................................................4-38
Overheats ..........................................................................6-7
Owner maintenance ..........................................................7-4
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Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-15
2. Central door lock switch* ..................4-16
3. Power window switches* ...................4-20
4. Power window lock button* ...............4-23
5. Outside rearview mirror control
switch*...............................................4-38
6. Outside rearview mirror folding switch*...............................................4-39
7. Bonnet release lever .........................4-25
8. Fuel filler lid release lever .................4-27
9. Steering wheel ..................................4-34
10. Steering wheel tilt control* ..............4-35
11. Headlight levelling device* ..............4-73
12. Idle Stop and Go system OFF button* ........................................................5-12
13. ESP OFF button* ............................5-30
14. Heated steering wheel switch* .......4-35
15. Fuse box .........................................7-51
16. Brake pedal .....................................5-25
17. Accelerator pedal
* : if equipped
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Features of your vehicle
Inside rearview mirror
Adjust the rearview mirror to centre on
the view through the rear window. Make
this adjustment before you start driving.
Day/night rearview mirror
Make this adjustment before you start
driving and whilst the day/night lever is in
the day position.
Pull the day/night lever toward you to reduce the glare from the headlights of
the vehicles behind you during night driv-ing.
Remember that you lose some rearviewclarity in the night position.
Outside rearview mirror
Be sure to adjust mirror angles before
driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with both left-
hand and right-hand outside rearview
mirrors. The mirrors can be adjusted
remotely with the remote switch. The mir-
ror heads can be folded back to prevent
damage during an automatic car wash or
when passing in a narrow street.
MIRRORS
WARNING -
Rear visibility
Do not place objects in the rear
seat or cargo area which would
interfere with your vision through
the rear window.
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WARNING
Do not adjust the rearview mirror
whilst the vehicle is moving. This
could result in loss of control, and
an accident which could cause
death, serious injury or property
damage.
WARNING
Do not modify the inside mirror and
do not install a wide mirror. It could
result in injury, during an accident
or deployment of the air bag.
WARNING - Rearview mir-
rors
The outside rearview mirror is convex. Objects seen in the mir-
ror are closer than they appear.
Use your interior rearview mirror or direct observation to deter-
mine the actual distance of fol-
lowing vehicles when changinglanes.

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Remote control
Manual type
The outside rearview mirrors are
equipped with a remote control for your
convenience. It is operated by the control
lever in the bottom front corner of the
window.
Before driving away, always check that
your mirrors are positioned so you can
see behind you, both to the left and right
sides, as well as directly behind your
vehicle. When using the mirror, always
exercise caution when attempting to
judge the distance of vehicles behind or
along side of you. Electric type (if equipped)
The electric remote control mirror switch
allows you to adjust the position of the
left and right outside rearview mirrors. To
adjust the position of either mirror, the
ignition switch should be in the ACC posi-
tion. Move the lever (1) to R or L to select
the right side mirror or the left side mirror,then press a corresponding point on themirror adjustment control to position the
selected mirror up, down, left or right.
After the adjustment, put the lever into
the neutral (centre) position to prevent
inadvertent adjustment.
CAUTION
Do not scrape ice off the mirror
face; this may damage the surface
of the glass. If ice should restrictmovement of the mirror, do notforce the mirror for adjustment. To remove ice, use a deicer spray, or a
sponge or soft cloth with very warmwater.
CAUTION
If the mirror is jammed with ice, donot adjust the mirror by force. Use
an approved spray de-icer (not radi-ator antifreeze) to release thefrozen mechanism or move thevehicle to a warm place and allow
the ice to melt.
WARNING
Do not adjust or fold the outside
rearview mirrors whilst the vehicle
is moving. This could result in loss
of control, and an accident which
could cause death, serious injury
or property damage.
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Features of your vehicle
Folding the outside rearview mirror
Electric Type (if equipped)
To fold the outside rearview mirror,
depress the button.
To unfold it, depress the button again.
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CAUTION
The mirrors stop moving whenthey reach the maximum adjust-
ing angles, but the motor contin-ues to operate whilst the switch ispressed. Do not press the switch longer than necessary, the motor
may be damaged.
Do not attempt to adjust the out- side rearview mirror by hand.Doing so may damage the parts.
CAUTION
In case it is an electric type outsiderearview mirror, don’t fold it by
hand. It could cause motor failure.
CAUTION
The electric type outside rearview mirror operates even though the
ignition switch is in the OFF posi- tion. However, to prevent unneces-sary battery discharge, do notadjust the mirrors longer than nec-
essary whilst the engine is not run-ning.

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Manual type
To fold outside rearview mirror, grasp the
housing of mirror and then fold it toward
the rear of the vehicle.
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