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Map lamp
Push the switch (1) to turn the map
lamp on or off.
: The light (with room lamp)stays on at all times.
: The light (with room lamp) comes on when any door
(except rear door) is openedregardless of the ignition
switch position. When doors
(except rear door) are
unlocked by the transmitter,the light (with room lamp)
comes on for approximately
30 seconds as long as any
door (except rear door) is notopened.
To prevent possible damage
to the wipers or windshield,
do not operate the wipers
when the windshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the
wiper blades, do not use
gasoline, kerosene, paint thin-
ner, or other solvents on ornear them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other compo-
nents, do not attempt to move
the wipers manually.
To prevent possible damage
to the wipers and washer sys-
tem, use anti-freezing washerfluids in the winter season or
cold weather.
CAUTION
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Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when theengine is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights when driving in the dark.Accidents could happen
because the view may be
obscured by interior lights.
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1. : Indoor air exhaustion
(Air shutter: Open)
2. : Fan non-operation (Air shutter: Close)
3. : Outdoor fresh air inflow to indoor
(Air shutter: Open) These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the
driver or passengers.
To avoid possible theft, do not
leave valuables in the storage
compartment.
Always keep the storage com- partment covers closed while
driving. Do not attempt to place
so many items in the storage
compartment that the storage
compartment cover can not
close securely.
Overhead storage (if equipped)
The storage compartment above the windshield.
The right and left storage space may
be loaded with a maximum of5.5lbs(2.5kg) each.
NOTICE
Flammable materials
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other
flammable/explosive materials
in the vehicle. These items may
catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot tem-
peratures for extended periods.
WARNING
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Cigarette lighter (if equipped)
For the cigarette lighter to work, the
ignition switch must be in the ACCposition or the ON position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all
the way into its socket. When the ele-ment has heated, the lighter will popout to the "ready" position. Do not hold the cigarette lighter
pressed in. This can damage theheating element and create a firehazard.The use of plug-in accessories
(shavers, hand-held vacuums, and
coffee pots, for example) may
damage the socket or cause elec-
trical failure.NOTICE
Do not keep objects except sunglasses inside the sun-
glass holder. Such objects
can be thrown from the holder
in the event of a sudden stop
or an accident, possibly injur-
ing the passengers in the
vehicle.
Do not open the sunglasses
holder while the vehicle is
moving. The rear view mirror
of the vehicle can be blocked
by an open sunglass holder.
Do not put the glasses
forcibly into a sunglass holder
to prevent breakage or defor-
mation of glasses. It may
cause personal injury if you
try to open it forcibly when the
glasses are jammed in holder.
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Do not hold the lighter in after
it is already heated because it
will overheat.
If the lighter does not pop out
within 30 seconds, remove it
to prevent overheating.
Do not insert foreign objects
into the socket of the cigarette
lighter. It may damage the cig-
arette lighter.
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Ashtray (if equipped)
To use the ashtray, open the cover.
To clean or empty the ashtray, pull it out.
Cup holder
Do not place uncovered cups in
the cup holder while the vehicle is
in motion. If the liquid spills, elec-
tric systems may malfunction.
NOTICEAshtray use
Do not use the vehicle’s ash-
trays as waste receptacles.
Putting lit cigarettes or match-
es in an ashtray with other
combustible materials may
cause a fire.
WARNING
Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups of hot liquid in the cup holder
while the vehicle is in motion.
If the hot liquid spills, you
burn yourself. Such a burn tothe driver could lead to loss of
control of the vehicle.
To reduce the risk of personal
injury in the event of sudden
stop or collision, do not place
uncovered or unsecured bot-
tles, glasses, cans, etc., in the
cup holder while the vehicle isin motion.
WARNING Keep cans or bottles out of direct sun light and do not put
them in a vehicle that is heated
up. It may explode.
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Cups or small beverage cans may be
placed in the cup holders.
Sunvisor
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use the sunvisor, pull it down-
ward.
To use the sunvisor for the side win-
dow, pull it downward, unsnap it from
the bracket (1) and swing it to theside (2).
Power outlet (if equipped)
The power outlet is designed to pro-
vide power for mobile telephones or
other devices designed to operate
with vehicle electrical systems.
The devices should draw less than
10 amps with the engine running.
OEU044043For your safety, do not obstruct
your vision when using the sun-
visor.
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■ Center fascia panel
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Multimedia System
(Continued)
Please refrain from use if the
screen is blank or no sound
can be heard as these signs
may indicate product mal-
function. Continued use in
such conditions could lead to
accidents(fires, electric
shock) or product malfunc-tions.
Do not touch the antenna dur- ing thunder or lightening as
such acts may lead to light-
ning induced electric shock.
Do not stop or park in park- ing-restricted areas to operate
the product. Such acts couldlead to traffic accidents.
Use the system with the vehi-
cle ignition turned on.
Prolonged use with the igni-tion turned off could result in
battery discharge.(Continued)
Do not stare at the screen
while driving. Staring at the
screen for prolonged periodsof time could lead to trafficaccidents.
Do not disassemble, assem-
ble, or modify the audio sys-
tem. Such acts could result in
accidents, fire, or electric
shock.
Obey the applicable regula-
tions relevant to the mobile-
phone usage. If not, it is clear-
ly the violation against the
traffic laws.
Heed caution not to spill water
or introduce foreign objects
into the device. Such acts
could lead to smoke, fire, or
product malfunction. (Continued)
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Before entering the vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, power steering fluid,
brake fluid, and washer fluid should
be checked on a regular basis, with
the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in
Section 7, “Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-trols are easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning lightgoes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and itsequipment.
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol, that may lead to an acci-
dent, severe personal injury,
and death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a
vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never beused during operation of the
vehicle.
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Illuminated ignition switch (if equipped)
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will be illuminated for
your convenience, provided the igni-
tion switch is not in the ON position.The light will go off immediately
when the ignition switch is turned onor go off after about 30 secondswhen the door is closed.
Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, push the key
inward at the ACC position and turn
the key toward the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and
electrical accessories are operative.
If difficulty is experienced turning
the ignition switch to the ACC
position, turn the key while turn-ing the steering wheel right andleft to release the tension.
ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after the
engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if
the engine is not running to prevent
battery discharge.
START
Turn the ignition key to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release
the key; then it returns to the ON
position. The brake warning lamp
can be checked in this position.
NOTICE
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