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Controls
After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their
seats, with their feet on the floor until the vehicle is safely park ed and the engine is
off.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns si deways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag.
■Maintain a Proper Sitting Position1 Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
3WARNING
Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor.
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Controls
Separately fold down the left and right halves of the second row seat to make room
for cargo.
1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the
anchor buckle.
2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling.
2 Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 42
3.Lower the center head restraint to its lo west position. Put the armrest back into
the seat-back.
4.Pull up on the seat-back angle adjustment
lever.
To return the seat to th e original position, pull
up the seat-back in the upright position.
■Folding Down the Second Row Seat1Folding Down the Second Row Seat
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly. 2 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 56
The front seats must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the second row seats as they
fold down.
To lock the seat-back upri ght, push it backwards until
it locks.
Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat
cushion are securely latche d back into place before
driving. Also, make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in front of the seat-back, and the center
shoulder belt is re-posit ioned in the holding slot.
Lever
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Heating and Cooling*
Using Vents, Heating and A/C
MODE ButtonChange airflow.
Floor and
defroster
vents
Floor vents
Dashboard
and floor
vents
Dashboard
vents
Fan Control Switch
Adjusts the fan speed.
ButtonTurns on the A/C, selects airflow from the dashboard vents,
and switches the mode to recirculation.
A/C ButtonPress to cool the interior or dehumidify while heating.
Windshield Defroster
Button
Turns on the A/C, selects airflow
from the defroster vents at the
base of the windshield, and
switches the mode to fresh air.
Temperature Control SwitchAdjusts the interior temperature.
(Recirculation) ButtonPress the button and switch the mode depending on
environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on):
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off):
Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in fresh air mode in
normal situations.
(On/Off) Button
* Not available on all models
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Controls
The heater uses heat from the engine coolant
to warm the air.
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
switch.
2. Press the mode button to select .
3. Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control switch.
■To rapidly warm up the interior
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Select .
3. Set the temperature to maximum heat.
4. Press the button (indicator on).
■To dehumidify the interior
When used in combination with the heater , the air conditioning system makes the
interior warm and dry and can pr event the windows from fogging up.
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control switch.
2. Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning.
3. Select .
4. Adjust the temperature using the temperature control switch.
■Heating1Heating
When you select , th e mode automatically
switches to fresh air.
1 To rapidly warm up the interior
Change to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets
warm enough. The windows may fog up if kept in
recirculation mode.
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Controls
Pressing the button turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the button.
4. Set the temperature to maximum heat.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits th e side windows.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.
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Controls
Climate Control System*
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that will as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side
temperature control switch.
3. Press the ON/OFF button to cancel.1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are presse d while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button th at was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
During the Auto Idle-stop, the air conditioning
system will be turned off.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may operate at low speed for a while after the
AUTO button has been pressed.
Once you have set the de sired temperature, do not
use the temperature control switches more than
necessary.
Doing so may delay the time it takes to reach the set
temperature.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperat ure to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the ON/OFF button switches the
climate control system be tween on and off. When
turned on, the system returns to your last selection.
Models with Auto Idle-stop
All models
Floor and
defroster
vents
Floor vents
Dashboard and floor,
and back of the
center console vents
Dashboard and
back of the center
console vents
AUTO Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
(Recirculation) Button
Fan Control Button A/C (Air Conditioning)
Button
Passenger’s Side
Temperature Control
Switch
(On/Off) Button
(Windshield Defroster)
Button
SYNC (Synchronized) Button
* Not available on all models
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uuClimate Control System*uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
■Switching between the recirc ulation and fresh air modes
Press the button and switch the mode depending on environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
Pressing the button turns the air
conditioner system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
Press the button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If you press the button during Auto Idle-stop, the
engine restarts automatically.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits th e side windows.
Models with Auto Idle-stop
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Controls
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the button.
2. Press the button.1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting or defogging the windows, switch
over to fresh air mode. If you keep the system in
recirculation mode, the windows may fog up from
humidity. This impedes visibility.
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