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CAUTION
■When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions.
■Slide deck operating precaution (if equipped)
●Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched by the slide deck.
●Be careful not to allow the slide deck to hit any persons or luggage while
sliding the deck.
●Do not operate the slide deck while someone is on it.
Doing so may cause an accident.
●If operating the slide deck when the vehicle is stopped on an incline, the
slide deck may move faster. Be careful not to allow the slide deck to hit
you or pinch your fingers etc.
●After sliding the deck, make sure it is securely locked in position.
●Do not close the back door while any person is sitting on the slide deck or
any person is between the slide deck and back door.
●Do not stow any objects into the space between the slide deck rails.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the cargo net hooks
Avoid hanging things other than a cargo net on them.
■Slide deck weight capacity (if equipped)
Do not load anything heavier than 440 lb. (200 kg) on the sliding deck.
■Grocery bag hook weight capacity
Do not hang any object heavier than 8.8 lb. (4 kg) on the grocery bag hooks.
■When using the slide deck (if equipped)
●Do not close the back door while the slide deck is sliding out. Doing so
may cause the back door or slide deck to break.
●If operating the slide deck when the vehicle is stopped on an incline, the
slide deck may move faster. Be careful as luggage may become damaged
or fly out and damage the cabin.
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The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
■The clock is displayed when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The clock data will be reset.
Clock
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Console box (inside)
Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob to release the lock.
Open the lid.
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Luggage compartment (vehi-
cles without the 120 V AC)Luggage compartment (vehi-
cles with the 120 V AC)
Open the lid.
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The garage door opener (HomeLink Universal Transceiver) is manu-
factured under license from HomeLink.
The HomeLink
® compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming method below appropriate for the device.
HomeLink
® Indicator light
Garage door operation indica-
tors (P. 324)
Buttons
■Before programming HomeLink®
●During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or
other devices may operate. For this reason, make sure that people
and objects are clear of the garage door or other devices to prevent
injury or other potential harm.
●It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the remote con-
trol transmitter for more accurate programming.
●Garage door openers manufactured after 1995 may be equipped
with rolling code protection. If this is the case, you will need a step-
ladder or other sturdy, safe device to reach the “learn” or “smart”
button on the garage door opener motor.
Garage door opener
: If equipped
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems,
security systems, and other devices.
Programming the HomeLink®
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3436-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly
(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmis-
sion “Park” mecha-
nism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P,
is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance
from the floor? (P. 467)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? (P. 467)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the
floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake pedal move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is
on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount
of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming
from the steering wheel.
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Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors• Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work properly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakage
after the vehicle has been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessively
worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the
maintenance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/
rear window wiper
• The wiper blades should not show any signs of
cracking, splitting, wear, contamination or defor-
mation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield/rear
window without streaking or skipping.
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.
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Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Push the auxiliary catch lever to
the left and lift the hood.
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
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Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or
when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
Engine oil selectionP. 461
Oil quantity
(Low Full)1.8 qt. (1.7 L, 1.5 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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