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Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with the four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ........................... 332
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ......................... 343
Solar Ventilation System ........................... 345
Remote Air Conditioning System ........................... 348
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ............ 352
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 353
Using the AUX port/USB port ........................ 358 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 359
• Front interior lights ......... 360
• Personal lights ............... 361
• Rear interior light ........... 361
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .......................... 363
• Glove boxes ................... 364
• Console box ................... 365
• Cup holders ................... 366
• Bottle holders ................. 368
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 369
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 370
Vanity mirrors ................... 371
Outside temperature display............................ 372
Power outlets ................... 373
Seat heaters..................... 375
Armrest ............................ 377
Assist grips....................... 378
Floor mats ........................ 379
Luggage compartment features .......................... 381
Garage door opener......... 387
Safety Connect ................ 395

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Using the steering wheel climate remote control switches
Adjusting the temperature settingPress “ ” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease
the temperature.
Changing the outside air or recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode and recirculated air mode
each time the switch is pressed.
Some air conditioning features can be controlled using the switches
on the steering wheel.
Temperature control
Outside air or recirculated
air mode

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■When operating the steering switches (vehicles with touch tracer dis-
play)
●The steering switches operation status is displayed on the instrument
cluster for confirmation purposes. ( P. 218)
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the air conditioning switches on the steering
wheel.
●Settings are shown on the multi-infor-
mation display when the steering switch
is operated.

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Steering wheel audio switchesSome audio features can be contro lled using the switches on the
steering wheel. For details, refer to the “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL” or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
Operation may differ and usage may not be possible with audio/navi-
gation systems that are not compatible with the steering switches in
this vehicle.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 404
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 407
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 411
General maintenance....... 414
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 418
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 419
Hood ................................ 422
Positioning a floor jack ................................ 425
Engine compartment ........ 428
12-volt battery .................. 440
Tires ................................. 446
Tire inflation pressure ...... 457
Wheels ............................. 461
Electronic key battery....... 464
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 466
Light bulbs........................ 478

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna before washing the vehicle.
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the
antenna and extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
● Roof antenna, rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car
washes. There may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
■ High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows.
● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle
is closed properly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition:
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

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Note for a smart key system
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a posi-
tion 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being
washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
■ Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use
hard brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical
cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
● Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
● Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■ Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■ Precautions regardin g the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled
sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.