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SIC3484
Headlight beam select
*1To select the low beam, put the lever in the
neutral position as shown.
*2To select the high beam, push the lever forward
while the switch is in theposition. Pull it
back to select the low beam.
*3Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam even when the headlight
switch is in the OFF position.
Battery saver system
. When the headlight switch is in theorposition while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automatically
turn off within a period of time after the
ignition switch has been turned to the OFF
position.
. When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will turn on when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running for
extended periods of time even if the
headlights turn off automatically.
SIC3488
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
*1Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.
*2Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where lights begin flashing.
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SIC3404
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental front
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury.
SSD1153
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor.
If maximum engine power is needed to free a
stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator light will illuminate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. (See “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-27) .)
SIC3492Instrument panel
SIC3493Center console
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HORN VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCHPOWER OUTLET
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The power outlet is located in the instrument
panel and the center console.
CAUTION
.The outlet and plug may be hot
during or immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
. Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
. Avoid using power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
. Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical acces-
sory being used is turned OFF.
. This power outlet is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit.
. Push the plug in as far as it will go.
If good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open. .
When not in use, be sure to close
the cap. Do not allow water or any
liquid to contact the outlet.
CUP HOLDERS
CAUTION
.Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used
to prevent spilling the drink. If the
liquid is hot, it can scald you or your
passenger.
. Use only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
STORAGE
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SIC3494Front
The flap*Awill be folded down when inserting
a large container.
To remove the inner tray for cleaning, pull it up as
illustrated
*1.
SIC3495Rear
To open the cup holder, pull the lid.
SIC3496
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
WARNING
Keep the sunglasses holder closed
while driving to prevent an accident.
To open the sunglasses holder, push
*1.
CAUTION
. Do not use for anything other than
glasses.
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.Do not leave glasses in the sun-
glasses holder while parking in
direct sunlight. The heat may da-
mage the glasses.
SIC3497
SIC3498
GLOVE BOX
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
To open the glove box, pull the handle.
To close, push the lid in until the lock latches.
The glove box light illuminates when the head-
light switch is turned on.
*ACard holder
*BBack side pocket of lid
*CRemovable partition (if so equipped)
To remove the partition, pull it out.
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SIC3499
CONSOLE BOX
To open the console boxes, push up the knob
*Aand pull up the lid.
To close, push the lid down until latched.
To remove the inner box (if so equipped) for
cleaning or storing a large object, pull it up as
illustrated
*B.
The inside of the console box lid is designed to
be used as a card holder
*Cand pen holders
*D.
SIC4530Type A (if so equipped)
SIC3514Type B (if so equipped)
LUGGAGE FLOOR BOX (if so
equipped)
Type A (if so equipped): To open the luggage
floor box, push
*A. To close, push the lid until
the lock latches.
The net partitions can be folded to make a larger
storage space.
CAUTION
To avoid damage, do not load more
than 22 lbs (10 kg) of cargo into the
luggage floor box.
Type B (if so equipped): To open the luggage
floor box, pull the handle
*Bon the lid. To close,
push the lid until the lock latches.
The luggage floor box needs to be removed
when you need a spare tire. (See “Flat tire” (P.6-
2) .)
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SIC4267
LUGGAGE SIDE BOX
To open the luggage side box, pull up the strap.
SIC3503
CARGO COVER (if so equipped)
The cargo cover keeps the contents in the cargo
area hidden from the outside.
To use the cargo cover, pull it out and hang both
sides on the hooks
*1.
To stow the cargo cover, remove it from the hooks and hold until it is retracted.
To remove the cargo cover, stow the cover and
pull the holder to the opposite side
*2.
WARNING
.
Never put anything on the cargo
cover, no matter how small. Any
object on it could cause an injury
in an accident or sudden stop.
. Close the cargo cover when folding
the rear seat.
. Do not leave the cargo cover in the
vehicle with it disengaged from the
holder.
. Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In
a sudden stop or collision, unse-
cured cargo could cause personal
injury.
. If the cargo cover contacts the top
tether strap when it is attached to
the top tether anchor, remove the
cargo cover from the vehicle or
secure it on the cargo floor below
its attachment location. If the cargo
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cover is not removed, it may da-
mage the top tether strap during a
collision. Your child could be ser-
iously injured or killed in a collision
if the child restraint top tether strap
is damaged.
. Do not allow cargo to contact the
top tether strap when it is attached
to the top tether anchor. Properly
secure the cargo so it does not
contact the top tether strap. Cargo
that is not properly secured or that
contacts the top tether strap may
damage the top tether strap during
a collision. Your child could be
seriously injured or killed in a colli-
sion if the child restraint top tether
strap is damaged.
JVI0850X
LUGGAGE HOOKS
WARNING
.Always make sure that the luggage
is properly secured. Use the suitable
ropes and hooks. .
Unsecured luggage can become
dangerous in an accident or sudden
stop.
CAUTION
Do not apply a total load of more than
22 lb (10 kg)*Ato a single hook.
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