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Operation
To turn the compass on or off,
press the switch for more than 3
seconds.
■Displays and directions
Compass
: If equipped
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direc-
tion in which the vehicle is heading.
DisplayDirection
NNorth
NENortheast
EEast
SESoutheast
SSouth
SWSouthwest
WWest
NWNorthwest
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Circling calibration
When “C” appears on the dis-
play, drive the vehicle at 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less in a circle until a
direction is displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis-
played.
■
Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to inter-
ference by artificial magnetic fiel ds (underground car park/parking lot, under
a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersec-
tion, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
● The battery has been disconnected.
● A door is open.
WARNING
■ While driving
Do not adjust the display.
Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in
the neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing cir-
cling calibration.
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NOTICE
■To avoid the compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause a malfunction of the compass sensor.
■ To ensure normal operation of the compass
●Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to inte rference by artificial magnetic fields.
● During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.
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Child safety ................................ 52Airbag precautions .................. 37
Battery precautions ....... 337, 416
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 141
Power window lock switch .... 135
Power window precautions ... 137
Rear door child-protectors .... 100
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 359
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 267
Trunk precautions ................. 106
Child-protectors....................... 100
Cleaning ........................... 310, 314 Aluminum wheels.................. 311
Exterior ................................. 310
Interior................................... 314
Seat belts .............................. 315
Clock ......................................... 284
Coat hooks ............................... 291
Compass .................................. 305
Condenser ................................ 334
Console box ............................. 274 Cooling system
Engine overheating............... 417
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 233
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 220
Cup holders ............................. 275
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features ............ 449
Daytime running light system.................................... 172
Defogger
Front windshield ................... 262
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 262
Rear window ......................... 262
Dimension ................................ 424
Dinghy towing.......................... 159
Display Cruise control ....................... 233
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 220
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 209
Multi-information display ......... 82
Trip information....................... 83
Warning message................. 394
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Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 324
Door courtesy lightsWattage ................................ 432
Doors .......................................... 97 Automatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 100
Door glasses ......................... 135
Door lock................................. 99
Open door warning buzzer ... 110
Open door warning light........ 388
Outside rear view mirrors...... 132
Rear door child-protector ...... 100
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 121
Driving ...................................... 144 Break-in tips .......................... 146
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving mode select switch ... 246
Procedures ........................... 144
Winter drive tips .................... 253
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 220 Eco Drive Indicator.................... 81
Eco drive mode........................ 246
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 248
Function ................................ 248
Warning light......................... 387
Electronic key ............................ 92
Battery-saving function ......... 113
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 410
Replacing the battery............ 358
Emergency flashers ................ 378
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 410
If the engine will not start ...... 407
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 409
If the trunk opener is not actuated ............................. 106
If the vehicle battery is
discharged.......................... 413
If the warning buzzer sounds................................ 386E
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Head restraints ........................ 126
Headlights ................................ 171Automatic high beam ............ 174
Discharge headlights precautions ......................... 376
Light switch ........................... 171
Replacing light bulbs ................... 366, 367, 373
Wattage ................................ 432
Heaters Air conditioning system ......... 258
Outside rear view mirrors...... 262
Seat heaters ......................... 267
Hood ......................................... 326
Hooks
Coat hooks............................ 291
Grocery bag hooks ............... 281
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 24
Horn .......................................... 128 I/M test ...................................... 323
Identification
Engine .................................. 425
Vehicle .................................. 425
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ...................... 160
Illuminated entry system ........ 272
Immobilizer system ................... 68
Indicators ................................... 77
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 318
Tire pressure
warning system .... .............. 341
Inside rear view mirror ............ 130
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 80
Interior lights ........................... 270
Jack
Positioning a floor jack.......... 327
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 396
Jack handle .............................. 396
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 139
Power windows..................... 136
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 324
General maintenance ........... 319
Maintenance data ................. 424
Maintenance requirements ... 317
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required........................... 318
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 386
Master warning light................ 389
Meter ........................................... 79 Indicators ................................ 77
Instrument panel light control................................... 80
Meters ..................................... 79
Multi-information display ......... 82
Warning lights ......................... 75
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 130
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 262
Outside rear view mirrors...... 132
Vanity mirrors........................ 283
Moon roof ................................. 138 Jam protection function......... 139
Operation .............................. 138
Multi-information display .......... 82
Cruise control........................ 233
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 220
Language ................................ 85
Switching the display .............. 83
Trip information ....................... 83
Warning message ................. 394 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 79
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 426
Opener
Hood ..................................... 326
Trunk .................................... 103
Outer foot lights ...................... 270
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 132
Adjusting and folding ............ 132
Blind spot monitor ................. 237
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 133
Mirror position memory ......... 121
Outside rear view
mirror defoggers ................. 262
Overheating, Engine ............... 417
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Paddle shift switches .............. 166
Parking brake ........................... 170Operation .............................. 170
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 386
Parking lights ........................... 171 Light switch ........................... 171
Replacing light bulbs............. 368
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 196 Function ................................ 196
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch ................... 200
Warning light ......................... 387
Personal lights ......................... 271
Power easy access system .... 120
Power outlets ........................... 286
Power steering (Electric
Power Steering system) ....... 248Warning light ......................... 387
Power windows........................ 135
Jam protection function......... 136
Operation .............................. 135
Window lock switch............... 135
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 196 Function ................................ 196
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch .................. 200
Warning light ......................... 387 Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 220
Radiator .................................... 334
Rear personal lights ................ 271
Rear seat heaters .................... 267
Rear sunshade......................... 289
Rear turn signal lights ............ 169 Replacing light bulbs ............ 370
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Wattage ................................ 432
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 130
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 132
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defoggers .......... 262
Refueling .................................. 184 Capacity................................ 426
Fuel types ............................. 426
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 186
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 186
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 358
Fuses .................................... 360
Light bulbs ............................ 363
Tires...................................... 395
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 460
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 318
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.