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BEFORE DRIVING
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switch (1), both the heated outside rear-
view mirrors and the heated rear window
will operate simultaneously.
An indicator light will be lit when the defog-
ger is on. The defogger will work only
when the engine is running. To turn off the
defogger, push the switch (1) again.
NOTE:
• The defogger will work only when the
engine is running.
• The defogger will automatically turn off
after the defogger remains on for 15 min-
utes to prevent discharging of the bat-
tery.
• If your vehicle is equipped with heated
outside rearview mirrors, only the
driver’s side outside rearview mirror has
the mark (2), but both outside rearview
mirrors work simultaneously.
NOTICE
The heated rear window and the
heated outside rearview mirrors (if
equipped) use a large amount of elec-
tricity. Turn off the switch after the
window and mirrors have become
clear.

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Exhaust gas warning
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Daily inspection checklist
Before driving
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1) Check that windows, mirrors, lights and
reflectors are clean and unobstructed.
2) Visually check the tires for the following
points:
– the depth of the tread groove
– abnormal wear, cracks and damage
– loose wheel bolts
– existence of foreign material such as
nails, stones, etc.
Refer to “Tires” in “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for details.
3) Look for fluid and oil leakage.
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Avoid breathing exhaust gases.
Exhaust gases contain carbon mon-
oxide, a potentially lethal gas that is
colorless and odorless. Since carbon
monoxide is difficult to detect by
itself, take the following precautions
to help prevent carbon monoxide
from entering your vehicle.
• Do not leave the engine running in
garages or other confined areas.
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• Do not park with the engine run-
ning for a long period of time, even
in an open area. If it is necessary to
sit for a short time in a parked vehi-
cle with the engine running, check
that the air intake selector is set to
“FRESH AIR” and the blower is at
high speed.
• Avoid operating the vehicle with
the tailgate or trunk open. If it is
necessary to do so, check that the
sunroof (if equipped) and all win-
dows are closed, and the blower is
at high speed with the air intake
selector set to “FRESH AIR”.
• To allow proper operation of your
vehicle’s ventilation system, keep
the air inlet grill in front of the wind-
shield clear of snow, leaves or
other obstructions at all times.
• Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear
of snow and other material to help
reduce the buildup of exhaust
gases under the vehicle. This is
particularly important when parked
in blizzard conditions.
• Have the exhaust system inspected
periodically for damage and leak-
age. Any damage or leakage
should be repaired immediately.

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NOTE:
It is normal for water to drip from the air
conditioning system after use.
4) Check that the hood is fully closed and
latched.
5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights,
brake lights and horn for proper opera-
tion.
6) Adjust the seat and head restraint.
7) Check the brake pedal and the parking
brake lever.
8) Adjust the mirrors.
9) Check that you and all passengers
have properly fastened your seat belts.
10)Check that all warning lights come on
as the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed
to change the ignition mode to “ON”.
11)Check all gauges.
12)Check that the brake system warning
light turns off when the parking brake is
released.
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel
tank, perform the following under-hood
checks:
1) Engine oil level
2) Coolant level
3) Brake fluid level
4) Battery solution level
5) Windshield washer fluid level
6) Hood latch operation
Pull the hood release handle inside the
vehicle. Check that you cannot openthe hood all the way without releasing
the secondary latch. Close the hood
securely after checking for proper latch
operation. See the item “All latches,
hinges and locks” of “Chassis, body
and others” in “Maintenance schedule”
in “INSPECTION AND MAINTE-
NANCE” section for lubrication sched-
ule.
Once a month, or each time you fill your
fuel tank, check the tire pressure using a
tire pressure gauge. Also check the tire
pressure of the spare tire.Engine oil consumption
It is normal for the engine to consume
some engine oil during normal vehicle
operation.
The amount of engine oil consumption
depends on viscosity and quality of the oil
and your driving conditions.
More oil is consumed during high-speed
driving and when there is frequent acceler-
ation and deceleration. Under high loads,
your engine also will consume more oil.
A new engine also consumes more oil,
since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder
walls have not yet become conditioned.
New engines reach the normal level of oil
consumption only after approximately
5000 km (3000 miles) driving.
Oil consumption:
Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km
(1 Qt. per 600 miles)
When judging the amount of oil consump-
tion, note that the oil may become diluted
and it is difficult to judge the accurate oil
level.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for
repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-
mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
after 1000 km (600 miles) or more of driv-
ing. This is because the oil gradually
becomes diluted with fuel or moisture,
WA R N I N G
Check that the hood is fully closed
and latched before driving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving, obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.

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Automatically restarting the engine
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Depress the clutch pedal while the gear-
shift lever is in “N” (Neutral) position.
“ENG A-STOP” indicator light (green) (1) in
the instrument cluster will be turned off and
the engine will restart automatically.
NOTE:
If the engine stalled by a rapid clutch oper-
ation, the engine will restart with the gear
positioned “N” (neutral) and the clutch
pedal depressed.NOTE:
Under the following conditions, the engine
will restart automatically even if the engine
was stopped by the ENG A-STOP system:
• When the vehicle coasts down a slope.
• An engine stopped, and a few minutes
passed.
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low.
• Vehicle battery performance is low.
• Blower speed selector is set to ON mode
and the inside of the vehicle has not suf-
ficiently cooled and warmed (for the
vehicle with automatic air conditioning).
• The defrost switch is set to ON mode (for
the vehicle with automatic air condition-
ing).
• Electric power consumption is high, such
as when the heated rear window switch
and heated outside rearview mirror
switch (if equipped) is “ON” or other
electrical components (audio, air condi-
tioning etc.) are operating.
• “ENG A-STOP OFF” switch is pressed to
deactivate the ENG A-STOP system.
NOTE:
When the engine restarts, the sound of the
audio may be interrupted.
This is normal and not a malfunction of the
audio system.
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NOTICE
The ENG A-STOP system will not
operate and engine does not restart
automatically or the engine stalls
with warning buzzer under the follow-
ing conditions:
• Driver’s seat belt is not fastened
and driver’s door is open.
• Engine hood is open.
• If the gearshift lever is moved to a
position other than “N” (Neutral)
position without depressing the
clutch pedal.
When the engine stalls, restart the
engine by usual operation.
Refer to “Starting the engine (vehicle
with keyless push start system)” or
“Starting engine (vehicle without key-
less push start system)” in this sec-
tion for details.

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Parking sensors (if equipped)
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(1) Symbol representing an obstacle detected by parking sensor*
* This symbol shows that an obstacle is located on the right rear of vehicle.
• The parking sensor system uses ultrasonic sensors to detect obstacles near the front
and/or rear bumpers. If obstacles are sensed while you are parking or moving the vehi-
cle slowly, the system warns you by sounding a buzzer and displaying symbols repre-
senting the obstacles on the information display in the instrument cluster.
• The system emits an ultrasonic wave and the relevant sensor detects the return of the
wave reflected by an obstacle. The system measures the time taken by the ultrasonic
wave to reach the obstacle and return from it, from which it determines the obstacle’s
position.
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WA R N I N G
• The parking sensor warns you of
obstacles with buzzers and by
showing you the location of the
obstacles on the information dis-
play. However, you still have to
drive with particular care.
• The sensors can detect obstacles
only within a limited area and only
when the vehicle is moving within a
limited speed range. So, in tricky
areas, you must move the vehicle
slowly while checking around it
using your direct vision or rearview
mirrors. There is increased risk of
an accident if you control the vehi-
cle relying only on the parking sen-
sor.

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Rearview camera
(if equipped)
When the gearshift lever is shifted to “R”
position while the ignition switch is in “ON”
position or the ignition mode is “ON”, the
rearview camera system automatically
shows the view behind the vehicle on the
display.
Rearview camera location
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(1) Rearview camera
The rearview camera is installed beside
the license plate light.
WA R N I N G
The distance viewed in the rearview
camera may differ from the actual
distance according to the condition
of road or the load the vehicle is car-
rying. Since the camera display area
is also limited, backing up by only
looking at the display may cause an
accident or a crash with an object.
The rearview camera cannot replace
the driver’s attention. The driver
alone is responsible for parking and
similar driving maneuvers.
• Use the rearview camera only to
provide driving assistance.
• Always drive carefully confirming
the safety of the rear and the sur-
rounding conditions by looking
directly with your eyes and using
the rear view mirror.
• Check that the tailgate is securely
closed when backing up.
NOTICE
If you use the rearview camera for a
long time when the ignition switch is
in “ON” position or the ignition mode
is “ON”, but the engine is not run-
ning, the battery may discharge.
Do not leave the ignition switch in
“ON” position or the ignition mode
“ON” for a long time when the engine
is not running.
NOTICE
The rearview camera is a precision
instrument. If you strike the camera,
it may be broken and cause damage
resulting in a catch fire or a malfunc-
tion.
• Do not strike the camera.
• Do not remove snow or mud on the
camera lens with a stick.
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NOTE:
• Images shown on the display from the
rearview camera are reversed images
(mirror images).
• The colors of objects on the rearview
camera may differ from the actual object
colors.
• The rearview camera display may be dif-
ficult to see under the following condi-
tions, but this is not a system
malfunction.
– In dark areas, on a rainy day or at
night.
– When the temperature around the lens
is too high/low, or the camera is wet
such as on a rainy day or during peri-
ods of high humidity (dew condensa-
tion may occur on the camera lens).
– When a foreign object such as mud or
a drop of water is stuck around the
camera lens.
– When strong light directly enters the
camera (vertical lines may be seen on
the display).
– Under fluorescent light. (The display
may flicker.)
– When the outside temperature is low
(the image on the display may be
darkened).
Rearview camera screen indication
The distance viewed in the rearview cam-
era may differ from the actual distance
according to the condition of the road or
the load the vehicle is carrying.Uphill incline behind the vehicle
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(1) Object
(2) Actual distance
(3) Distance on the display
When there is an uphill incline behind the
vehicle, the object shown on the display
appears farther away than the actual dis-
tance.Downhill incline behind the vehicle
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(1) Object
(2) Actual distance
(3) Distance on the display
When there is a downhill incline behind the
vehicle, the object shown on the display
appears closer than the actual distance.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Sun visor
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The sun visors can be pulled down to block
glare coming through the windshield, or
they can be unhooked and turned to the
side to block glare coming through the side
window.Card holder
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(1) Mirror cover
(2) Card holder
You can put a card in the card holder (2) on
the back of the sun visor.Vanity mirror
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(3) Vanity mirror
(4) Vanity mirror light
To use the vanity mirror (3) on the back of
the sun visor, pull up the mirror cover (1).
The vanity mirror light (4) comes on when
the mirror cover (1) is opened.
NOTICE
When unhooking and hooking a sun
visor, handle it by the hard plastic
parts or the sun visor can be dam-
aged.
NOTICE
When you park your vehicle outdoors
in direct sunlight or in hot weather,
do not leave plastic cards in the
holder. The heat may distort them.
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WA R N I N G
• Do not use the mirror while driving
your vehicle or you lose control of
the vehicle.
• When using the vanity mirror, do
not move too close to a front air
bag location or lean against it. If
the front air bag is accidentally
inflated, it could hit you hard.
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