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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAdjusting the Steering Wheel
Controls
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 posture.
1.Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up.
u The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.
u Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.
3. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever
down to lock the steering wheel in position.
u After adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.1Adjusting the Steering Wheel
Make any steering wheel adjustments before you
start driving.
3WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.To adjust
To lock

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uuWhen Driving uCruise Control*
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Driving
Cruise Control*
Maintains a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator. Use cruise control on freeways or open road s where you can travel at a
constant speed with little ac celeration or deceleration.1Cruise Control*
It may not be possible to maintain a constant speed
when driving uphill or downhill.
When not using cruise control:
Turn off cruise control by pressing the CRUISE
button.
While in ECON mode, it may take relatively more time
to accelerate to maintain the set speed.
When the engine speed slows down, try to
downshift.
You can maintain the set speed if you change gear
within five seconds.
3WARNING
Improper use of the cruise control can lead
to a crash.
Use the cruise control only when traveling
on open highways in good weather.
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
■Shift positions for cruise control:
In ( D or (S
When to use
Always keep sufficient distance
between you and the vehicle in
front of you.
Continuously variable transmission models
■Vehicle speed for cruise control:
Desired speed in a range above
roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~
How to use CRUISE MAIN is on in the
instrument panel.
Cruise control is ready to use.
■Press the CRUISE
button on the
steering wheel.
* Not available on all models

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Maintenance
Maintenance MinderTM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages
appear on the information display every ti me you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1. The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your
vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1.
2. Press the (select/reset) knob repeatedly
until the engine oil life appears on the
information display.
The Maintenance Minder indicator ( ) stays
on in the instrument panel after the engine oil
life becomes 0% . Have the indicated
maintenance done by a dealer immediately.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■Displaying the Engine Oil Life1Displaying the Engine Oil Life
Based on the engine ope rating conditions, the
remaining engine oi l life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.
Displayed Engine Oil Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil Life (%)
100 100 to 91
9090 to 81
80 80 to 71
7070 to 61
60 60 to 51
5050 to 41
40 40 to 31
3030 to 21
20 20 to 16
1515 to 11
10 10 to 6
55 to 1
00

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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Handling the Unexpected
■Fuse box A
Located behind the instrument panel.
Fuse locations are shown on the label under
the steering column.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Interior Fuse Boxes
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Door Lock(20 A)
2––
3Smart*(10 A)
4Driver Side Door Unlock15 A
5Passenger Side Door Unlock15 A
6Driver Door Unlock(10 A)
7Driver Door Lock(10 A)
8Driver’s Power Window20 A
9Passenger’s Power Window20 A
10Rear Left Power Window20 A
11Rear Right Power Window20 A
12Driver Side Door Lock15 A
13Passenger Side Door Lock15 A
14––
15Right Headlight High Beam10 A
16STS*(7.5 A)
17ACC Socket (Console*)(20 A)
18Moonroof*(20 A)
19Front Seat Heater*(20 A)
20––
Circuit ProtectedAmps
21––
22Washer15 A
23Rear Wiper(10 A)
24A/C7.5 A
25Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
26Starter Cut7.5 A
27ABS/VSA7.5 A
28SRS10 A
29Left Headlight High Beam10 A
30ACG10 A
31Power Window10 A
32Fuel Pump15 A
33SRS7.5 A
34Meter7.5 A
35Mission SOL7.5 A
36Front ACC Socket20 A
37ACC7.5 A
38ACC Key Lock7.5 A
39Option(10 A)
40Rear Wiper10 A
41−−
42−−
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Index
B
Battery....................................................... 391
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 417
Jump Starting .......................................... 412
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 391
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 393
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ...................................... 147
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 247
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 65
Brake System ............................................. 338
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 340
Brake Assist System ................................. 341
Fluid ........................................................ 369
Foot Brake ............................................... 339
Indicator ............................................ 70, 419
Parking Brake .......................................... 338
Brake System Indicator ............................... 70
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 128
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 371
Back-Up Light and Rear Turn Signal Lights.................................................... 375
Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights ........... 376
Fog Lights ................................................ 373
Headlights ............................................... 371
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 376
Rear License Plate Light............................ 377
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights.................................................... 374
Bulb Specifications .................................... 430
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 66
Cargo Area Cover ..................................... 152
Cargo Floor Box ........................................ 148
Carrying Cargo ................................. 301, 303
CD Player ................................................... 178
Certification Label .................................... 432
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 371
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 417
Child Safety ................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks............................. 102
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................ 65
Child Seat for Infants................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ......................... 61
Larger Children ......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 102
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 398
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 396
Climate Control System ............................ 157
Clock ............................................................ 88 Coat Hook
................................................ 150
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 403, 431
Console Compartment ............................. 146
Continuously Variable Transmission ....... 316
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ................... 321
Creeping................................................. 316
Fluid ....................................................... 368
Kickdown ............................................... 316
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 20, 318, 320
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 414
Shifting ........................................... 317, 319
Controls ...................................................... 87
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 366
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 367
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 366
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Overheating ............................................ 415
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 316
Cruise Control .......................................... 327
Indicator ................................................... 79
Cup Holders .............................................. 147
Customer Service Information ................ 440
Customized Features ............................... 225

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Index
H
Halogen Bulbs.................................. 371, 373
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 401
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) .............................. 247
Menus .................................................... 249
Phone Setup ................................... 253, 278
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 135
Headlights ................................................ 121
Aiming.................................................... 371
Dimming......................................... 121, 125
Operating ............................................... 121
Heated Door Mirrors ............................... 129
Heating and Cooling System ................... 154
Cooling................................................... 156
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows....................................... 156
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 395
Heating................................................... 155
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) .............................. 247
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 77
Hill Start Assist System ..................... 310, 314
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Identification Numbers ............................ 432
Engine and Transmission ......................... 432
Vehicle Identification ............................... 432
Ignition Switch .......................................... 116
Illumination Control ................................. 128
Knob ....................................................... 128
Immobilizer System .................................. 110
Indicator .................................................... 78
Indicators .................................................... 70
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 73
Brake System ............................................. 70
Charging System ............................... 71, 417
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 79, 328
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 79, 327
Door and Tailgate Open ...................... 31, 75
ECON Mode ...................................... 78, 326
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System............................................ 75, 419
Fog Light ................................................... 77
High Temperature ..................................... 74
High-Beam ................................................ 77
Immobilizer System .................................... 78
Lights On ................................................... 77
Low Fuel .................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 71, 417
Low Temperature ...................................... 74
Low Tire Pressure ..................................... 334 Maintenance MinderTM...................... 79, 355
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 71, 418
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 70, 419
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 72
Security System Alarm ............................... 79
Shift Lever Position .................................... 72
Smart Entry System ................................... 76
Starter System ........................................... 77
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 51, 73
TPMS ........................................................ 76
Transmission ............................................. 72
Turn Signal ................................................ 77
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ........................................... 74, 330
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 74, 331
Washer Level ............................................. 79
Information .............................................. 429
Information Display ................................... 83
Instrument Panel ........................................ 69
Brightness Control................................... 128
Interior Lights ........................................... 144
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 131
Internet Radio .................................. 207, 208

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Index
Shift Lever.......................... 20, 317, 319, 323
Shift Position Indicator .............. 72, 318, 320
Shifting (Transmission) ............ 317, 319, 323
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 37
Side Airbags ............................................... 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 217
Snow Tires ................................................ 390
Spare Tire ......................................... 403, 431
Spark Plugs ............................................... 430
Specifications ........................................... 430
Specified Fuel ................................... 345, 430
Speedometer .............................................. 82
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 44
Starter System Indicator ............................ 77
Starting the Engine .......................... 309, 311
Does Not Start ........................................ 409
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 116
Jump Starting ......................................... 412
Steering Wheel ........................................ 130
Adjusting ................................................ 130
Stopping ................................................... 342
Summer Tires ............................................ 390
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 44
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ....... 4, 5, 116
T
Tachometer................................................. 82
Tailgate ..................................................... 107
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 74
Tie-down Hooks ........................................ 151
Time (Setting) ............................................. 88
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .................................................... 334
Indicator .................................................... 76
Tires ........................................................... 382
Air Pressure ..................................... 383, 431
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 382
Inspection ................................................ 382
Labeling .................................................. 383
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 403
Regulations ............................................. 385
Rotation .................................................. 389
Spare Tire ........................................ 403, 431
Summer .................................................. 390
Tire Chains .............................................. 390
Wear Indicators ....................................... 387
Winter ..................................................... 390
Tools .......................................................... 402
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 305
Towing Your Vehicle Emergency .............................................. 426 TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) ................................................... 334
Indicator.................................................... 76
Transmission ............................. 317, 319, 323
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode .................... 321
Continuously Variable ............................. 316
Fluid ........................................................ 368
Manual ................................................... 323
Number................................................... 432
Shift Position Indicator............... 72, 318, 320
Trip Meter ................................................... 84
Troubleshooting ....................................... 401
Blown Fuse...................................... 421, 423
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 426
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 409
Noise When Braking .................................. 25
Overheating ............................................ 415
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 403
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 25, 102
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 414
Warning Indicators .................................... 70
Turn Signals .............................................. 121
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 77