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Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the\
vehicle.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and hatch.
VEHICLE CONTROLS
*if equipped
Leaving the key or remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft\
or
accidental movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you\
leave
the vehicle unattended.
NOTICE
Unlock button: Press once to
unlock the driver’s door. Press
again to unlock all doors and
the hatch.
Built-in key: Slide the
release knob on the back
of the transmitter and
pull out the built-in key.
Lock button: Press to lock the
doors and hatch. Press again
for audible verification.
Panic button: Press and
hold to sound the alarm for
30 seconds. Press again to
cancel.
Release knob
Built-in key
Hatch button: Press and hold
to unlock and open the hatch.
Smart Entry System
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purs\
e) and it
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), yo\
u can lock or
unlock the doors and hatch without handling the transmitter.
Locking/Unlocking the DoorsTo lock: Press the button on the door handle when
the vehicle is off to lock or unlock the driver’s door.
If the remote transmitter is inside the vehicle, the
doors will not lock.
To unlock: Press and hold the button on the driver’s
or passenger’s door to unlock both doors and the
hatch.
Locking/Unlocking the HatchPress the lock button on the hatch to lock both
doors and the hatch.
Press the hatch release button to unlock both doors
and the hatch.
Hatch release button
Door lock/unlock
button
Lock button

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Door Operation
Use several methods to lock or unlock the doors.
Using the Lock Tab
To unlock: Pull the lock tab rearward. When you
unlock the door using the lock tab on the driver’s
door, only the driver’s door unlocks.
To lock: Push the lock tab forward. When you lock
the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, the
other door and hatch lock at the same time.
Using the Front Door Inner HandleWhen you pull either door inner handle, the door
unlocks and opens.
Using the Master Door Lock SwitchPress the master door lock switch to lock or unlock
both doors and the hatch.
Hatch OperationPress the hatch release button to unlock and open
the hatch. To close the hatch, pull the hatch down
using the inner handle, and push it closed from the
outside.
To unlock
Lock tabTo lock
Inner handle
Master door
lock switch
To lock
To unlock
Hatch release button
Power Window Operation
The power windows can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by usi\
ng the
switches on the doors. The driver’s side switches can be used to open and close
both windows.
Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To stop the
window at any time, push or pull the switch again
briefly.
Manual OperationTo open: Push the switch down lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly.
Release the switch when the windows reach the desired position.
Power Window LockPush in the power window lock button so only the driver’s window can be
operated.
Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.
WARNING
One-Touch Turn Signal
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down for a
three-blink sequence.
For a continuous signal, push the lever up or down
until it locks into place.
On
Of f
Power window
lock button
Driver’s
window
switch
Passenger’s
window
switch
Right turn
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Interior and Exterior Lights
Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.
Brightness Control
Adjust instrument panel brightness when the vehicle is on.
To brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
To dim: Turn the knob to the left.
A beep sounds when the brightness reaches
minimum or maximum.
Interior LightsChange the interior light settings using the switches on the ceiling. Ea\
ch front
interior map light can be turned on or off by pressing the lenses.
ON position: Interior lights remain on.
Door-activated position: Interior lights come on
when either door is opened, the driver’s door is
unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off.
OFF position: Interior lights remain off.
Exterior LightsRotate the switches on the headlight lever to operate the exterior light\
s. Push the
lever forward to turn on the high beams. Return the lever to its origina\
l position for
low beams.
OFF: All exterior lights are off.
: Turn on exterior lights except headlights.
AUTO: Turn on the automatic lighting feature*.
Headlights turn on or off depending on ambient
brightness when the vehicle is on.
: Turn on all exterior lights including headlights.
: Turn fog lights* on or off.
*if equipped
Control knob
High beams
Flash high beams
Low beamsFog
lights*
Door- activated
positio n
On
Off
Map lights
Wiper Operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on.
Front Wipers
Move the wiper lever up or down to the desired
position.
Rotate the intermittent time adjustment ring to
adjust the wiper speed.
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get
scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the de\
froster
to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow before
turning on the wipers.
NOTICE
Intermittent time
adjustment ring
HI : High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
LO
: Low speed wipe
INT
: Intermittent
OF
F
MIST
INT : Intermittent
ON : Continuous wipe
OFF
Washer
Rear Wiper
Rotate the end of the wiper lever to the desired
position.
When you shift to Reverse (R) and the front
wipers are activated, the rear wiper activates
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Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safe\
ty.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while
allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle.
You should be able to sit upright and well back in the
seat, adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably.
The passenger’s seat should be adjusted so that it
is as far back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the ce\
nter of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Move back and allow sufficient space.
Horizontal position
adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.
Height adjustment(Driver side only)
Pull up or push down the lever
to raise or lower the seat .
Seat-back angle
adjustment
Pull up the lever to
change the angle.
Driver’s seat show n
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in\
a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the se\
at.
WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or deat\
h if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintain\
ing
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or de\
ath in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor\
.
WARNING
Floor Mats
Position the front seat floor mats properly, and
anchor them. If they are not properly positioned,
the floor mats can interfere with the front seat
functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top of the
anchored mats.
Unlock
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Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can re\
sult in
severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
WARNING
Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in both seating positions; \
however,
they are non-adjustable. Head restraints are most effective for protecti\
on against
whiplash and other rear-impact crash injuries. Head restraints can be removed for
cleaning or repair.
The driver’s and passenger’s seats have active head
restraints. In a rear impact, an occupant properly
secured by a seat belt will be pushed against the
seat-back and the head restraint will move forward.
This reduces the distance between the restraint
and the occupant’s head, which helps reduce the
likelihood of whiplash and injuries to the neck and
upper spine.
To remove a head restraint
1.

Unhook the strap on the outside edge of the
seat-back.
2.


Pull out the strap throughout the band on the
outside under edge of the head restraint.
3.


Push the release button, and pull the head
restraint upward.
T

o resintall a head restraint
1.

Put the legs back in place, then slightly lower it.
Do not push it down fully until it locks in place.
2.


Insert the strap onto the band, then hook it to the
magnet on the outside edge of the seat-back.
3.


Push the head restraint down until it locks. Make
sure the head restraint locks in place when you
reinstall it.
In order for the head restraint system to work properly:
•


Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs\
.
•


Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.
•


Install each restraint in its proper location.
Strap
Band
Release button
Magne t
Rear Cargo
Rear trays to store small items are located on the rear cargo console.
Rear Cargo Console
To access the rear cargo console, slide the seat
forward by pulling up on the bar, then pull up on the
seat-back adjustment lever.
You can also pull up on the release lever on the
driver’s side of the seat-back to tilt the seat-back
forward.
Folding down the separator creates more cargo
area:
1.

Remove any items from the rear trays.
2.


Pull up the release handle on the top of the
separator

.
Seat-back
adjustment
lever
Bar
Release lever
Release
handle
Separator
This vehicle is not equipped with rear seats or seatbelts.
Sitting in this area may result in injury or death, and may violate stat\
e laws.
Only the driver and one passenger may be safely seated in this vehicle.
WARNING

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Cargo Cover
The cargo cover can be used to conceal your parcels and protect them fro\
m
direct sunlight.
To extend the cargo cover
Pull the handle on the center edge, then clip the
mounting rods in the hooks on both sides of the
hatch opening.
To retract the cargo cover
Slip the rods out of the hooks, then slowly roll it
back until it is completely retracted.
To remove the cargo cover
Push either end of the housing inward, then lift it out
of its position.
To store the cargo cover
Push one end of the unit into the hole on one side
panel, then insert the other end into the hole on
the other side. After storing the unit, rock it up and
down to make sure it is securely placed.
Reverse this procedure to install the housing unit in
place.
To separate the cargo area into two
Pull out the cargo cover from its housing while it
is stored on the cargo area floor. Clip the mounting
rods in the hooks at both sides of the hatch opening.
Handle
Mounting ro d
Hook
Adjusting the Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sit\
ting in the
correct driving position.

Rearview Mirror with Day/Night Positions
Manually adjust the position to reduce headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. Flip the tab to
switch between day and night positions.
Power Door MirrorsAdjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on.
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror.
After adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the
center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the switch
left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so\
that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving postur\
e.
1.

Pull up the steering wheel adjustment lever
.
2.

Move the steering wheel up or down, and in or out.
3.


Push down the steering wheel adjustment lever to
lock the steering wheel in position.
Selector
switch
Adjustment
switch
Tab
Daytime

position Night
position
To adjust
To lock
Lever
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to los\
e
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING

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Climate Control System
The automatic climate control system can maintain your preferred interio\
r
temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or cooled air and fan \
speed.
*if equipped
Seat Heaters*
Quickly warm the seats when the vehicle is on.
Press the switch to select the HI or LO setting. The
indicator for the selected setting appears on the
switch.
In the HI setting, the seat heater cycles on and off.
In the LO setting, the seat heater runs continuously
and does not automatically turn off.
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons w\
ith
diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should
not use the seat heaters.
WARNING
AUTO button: Select
to maintain a set
temperature. Use the
temperature control
to set the preferred
temperature.
ON/OFF
button A/C
button
Recirculation button:
Recirculation mode
(indicator on):
Recirculates air from
the vehicle’s interior
through the system.
Fresh air mode
(indicator off): Maintains
outside ventilation. Rear defogger/
heated door
mirrors button Windshield
defroster
button
Fan control
button Mode button:
Change airflow
location.
Temperature
control dial
Setting the Clock
Adjust the time using the steps described below. Use the touchscreen to make
selections. On vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set u\
sing GPS
signals.
1.

From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2.


Select Clock/Info.
3.


Select Clock Adjustment.
4.


Adjust the hour and minute values.
5.


Select OK when complete.
Customized Features
Use the Settings menu to customize certain features when the vehicle is \
stopped.
Use the touchscreen to make selections.
1.
From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2.


Select an option (Clock/Info, Audio, Bluetooth,
Phone, Camera, System, or Navi*).
3.


Select a setting option, and make your preferred
changes.
4.


Press BACK to exit the menus.
*if equipped

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Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio sys\
tem.
USB Ports
1.
Open one of the USB covers in the front console.
2.


Insert a USB flash drive or connect another
audio device, such as an iPod® or iPhone®, into
the USB port.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
State, provincial, or local laws may prohibit the operation
of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can ove\
rheat
the power socket.
NOTICE
HDMI Port
You can play video from a compatible device while your vehicle is stopped. From
the connected device, launch the video you want to display on the touchs\
creen.
The device or video resolution must be 720p or lower to view.
1.

Open the HDMI cover in the front console.
2.


Insert an HDMI cable into the HDMI port.
Additional cables and connectors sold separately.
Accessory Power SocketOpen the socket cover in the front console to use
power when the vehicle is on.
USB ports
HDMI port
Steering Wheel ControlsYou can operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering \
wheel
controls.
MODE button: Cycle through available audio modes.
VOL (p/q) buttons: Adjust audio volume.
CH (+ / -) buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums,
or folders.
FM/AM Radio
Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous station.
Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous strong station.
CD/iPod
®/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous track.
Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora
® (U.S. only)
Press (+) for the next song.
Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous station.
Adjusting the Sound Adjust various sound settings. Use the touchscreen to make selections.
1.

From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2.


Select Audio.
3.


Select Sound.
4.


Select the tabs to change the sound mode and
adjust the setting.
5.


Select OK when complete.