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1123-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Push the mirror back in the direc-
tion of the vehicle’s rear.
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when (power-adjustable type)
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
■ When the mirrors are fogg ed up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. ( P. 176)
Folding the mirrors
WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When a mirror is moving (power-adjustable type)
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
■ When the mirror defoggers are opera ting (vehicles with outside rear
view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.
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1214-1. Before driving
4
Driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 263
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 139, 141)
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph ( 140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on y our vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.
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1755-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
■Other functions
●Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
( P. 175)
● Defogging the windshield ( P. 175)
● Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
( P. 176)
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from
outside the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recy-
cles air inside the vehicle) (indicator on) each time the button is
pressed.
■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Set the air outlet selector dial to position.
If the recirculated air mode is used, it will automatically switch to the out-
side air mode.
In this position, the outside/recirculated air mode cannot be changed to
the recirculated air mode.
Perform the following operations accordingly:
● To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial.
● To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control
dial.
● Vehicles with the button: If the dehumidification function is
not operating, press to oper ate the dehumidification func-
tion.
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.
Other functions
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1765-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Vehicles with a rear window defogger
Defogger is used to defog the rear window.
Press .
The defogger will automatically turn off after a period of time.
Vehicles with rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.
■
Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected airflow mode. : Some models
Air outlets
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1795-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selector dial to
during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
■ When the outside rear view mirr or defoggers (if equipped) are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can
become very hot and burn you.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
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357Alphabetical index
Clock ........................................... 80
Clutch ....................................... 313
Condenser ................................ 218
Coolant ..................................... 216Capacity ................................ 311
Checking ............................... 216
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 167
Cooling system ........................ 216 Engine overheating ............... 300
CRS (Child Restraint System) .................................... 53
Cruise control .......................... 158
Warning lights ....................... 274
Cup holders.............................. 185
Curtain shield airbags ............... 34
Customizable features ............ 333 Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 176
Rear window ......................... 176
Windshield ............................ 175
Dimensions .............................. 306
Display Drive information .................... 79
Multi-information display ......... 78
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 206
Door lock Back door ............................... 94
Side doors .............................. 89
Wireless remote control .......... 85
Doors Back door ............................... 94
Door glasses......................... 113
Door lock ................................ 91
Open door warning buzzer ... 274
Open door warning light ....... 274
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 111
Rear door child-protector ........ 92
Side doors .............................. 89
Side windows........................ 113
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................ 274
Driving ...................................... 116 Break-in tips.......................... 119
Correct driving posture ........... 24
Procedures ........................... 116
Winter drive tips .................... 167D
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360Alphabetical index
Gas station information .......... 368
Gauges ....................................... 76
Glove box ................................. 185
Hazard lightsSwitch ................................... 262
Head restraints ........................ 104
Headlights ................................ 144 Light switch ........................... 144
Replacing light bulbs............. 249
Wattage ................................ 316
Heaters ..................................... 172
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 172
Outside rear view mirrors...... 176
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs............. 258
Hood ......................................... 209
Open ..................................... 209
Hooks Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 22
Horn .......................................... 107 Identification ............................ 307
Engine .................................. 308
Vehicle .................................. 307
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ...................... 136
Illuminated entry system ........ 183
Immobilizer system ................... 67
Indicators ................................... 74
Initialization Maintenance data ................. 201
Items to initialize ................... 335
Tire pressure warningsystem .......... ...................... 224
Inside rear view mirror ............ 109
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 77
Interior light ............................. 182 Switch ................................... 182
Wattage ................................ 316
Jack Positioning a floor jack.......... 211
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 282
Jack handle .............................. 282
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362Alphabetical index
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 206
Maintenance data ................. 306
Maintenance requirements ... 200
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 273
Manual transmission ............... 141 Oil ......................................... 313
Meter ........................................... 76 Indicators ................................ 74
Instrument panel light control................................... 77
Meters ..................................... 76
Multi-information display ......... 78
Warning lights ......................... 73
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 109
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 176
Outside rear view mirrors...... 111
Vanity mirrors........................ 190
Multi-information display .......... 78 Odometer ................................... 79
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 310
Manual transmission oil ........ 313
Opener Back door ............................... 94
Fuel filler door ....................... 155
Hood ..................................... 209
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 111 Adjusting and folding ............ 111
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 176
Overheating ............................. 300
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