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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, 
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior 
featuresAir conditioning as well as other interior features for a 
comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance 
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble 
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat 
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt 
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this 
manual. 
     
        
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2-3. Operating the lights and Windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 138
Windshield wipers  and washer ....................... 141
Rear window wiper  and washer ....................... 144
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 146
Driving assist systems ........ 150
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 155
Vehicle load limits ............... 160
Winter driving tips ............... 161
Trailer towing ...................... 166
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) .................... 167
Dinghy towing (manual  transmission) .................... 168
3-1. Using the air conditioning  system and defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 172
Rear window and outside  rear view mirror 
defoggers .......................... 178 3-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX port/USB port...........................  179
Using the steering wheel  audio switches..................  180
Using the microphone ........  181
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .................  182
• Interior light ......................  183
• Personal lights..................  183
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .......  185
• Glove box .........................  186
• Console box .....................  187
• Cup holders ......................  188
• Auxiliary box .....................  190
• Bottle holders ...................  191
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors...........................  192
Vanity mirrors .....................  193
Clock ..................................  194
Outside temperature display ..............................  195
Power outlet .......................  196
Coat hooks .........................  197
Assist grips .........................  198
Floor mat ............................  199
Luggage compartment  features ............................  201
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ...........  204
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ............  207
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ....................  210
General maintenance .........  212
Emission inspection  and maintenance (I/M) 
programs ..........................  216
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ......................  217
Hood...................................  220
Positioning a floor jack .......  222
Engine compartment ..........  224
Tires ...................................  238
Tire inflation pressure.........  246
Wheels ...............................  250
Air conditioning filter ...........  253
Wireless remote control  battery ..............................  256
Checking and replacing  fuses ................................  258
Light bulbs ..........................  268 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............  280
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................  281
If you think something is  wrong ................................  287
Fuel pump shut off  system ..............................  288
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning 
buzzer sounds... ...............  289
If you have a flat tire ...........  302
If the engine will not start ....  316
If the shift lever cannot be  shifted from P (automatic 
transmission) ....................  317
If you lose your keys ...........  318
If the vehicle battery is  discharged ........................  319
If your vehicle overheats.....  323
If the vehicle becomes  stuck .................................  326
If your vehicle has  to be stopped 
in an emergency ...............  328
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises 
     
        
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Rear window defogger switch P. 178Air conditioning system 
P. 172
Emergency flasher switch P. 280
: If equipped 
     
        
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Interior features3
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ....  172
Rear window and outside  rear view mirror 
defoggers .......................  178
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX port/USB port ........................  179
Using the steering wheel  audio switches ...............  180
Using the microphone ......  181 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ...............  182
• Interior light ....................  183
• Personal lights ...............  183
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....  185
• Glove box.......................  186
• Console box ...................  187
• Cup holders ...................  188
• Auxiliary box ..................  190
• Bottle holders .................  191
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................  192
Vanity mirrors ...................  193
Clock ................................  194
Outside temperature display............................  195
Power outlet .....................  196
Coat hooks .......................  197
Assist grips.......................  198
Floor mat ..........................  199
Luggage compartment  features ..........................  201 
     
        
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Air conditioning system
Fan speed control knob
Air outlet selector knob
Outside/recirculated air mode button Cooling and dehumidification
function on/off buttonTemperature control knob 
     
        
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Adjusting the settings
■ Basic setting
To turn on the air conditioning system and adjust the fan
speed, turn the fan speed control knob clockwise (increase) or
counterclockwise (decrease).
Turning the knob to “0” turns off the fan.
To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control
knob clockwise (warm) or countercloc kwise (cool).
If   is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air
or heated air.
To select the air outlets, set the air outlet selector knob to the
desired position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can
also be selected for more delicate adjustment.
STEP 1 
STEP 2 
STEP 3  
     
        
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Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.