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Features of your vehicle
(1) Driver’s door power window switch
(2) Front passenger’s door power win-dow switch
(3) Rear door (left) power window switch*
(4) Rear door (right) power window switch*
(5) Window opening and closing
(6) Automatic power window*
(7) Power window lock switch* * if equipped
✽✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, power win-
dows may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.
WINDOWS
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Power windows
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to operate.
Each door has a power window switch
that controls the door's window. The driv-
er has a master power window switch
that controls all the windows in the vehi-
cle. Also, a power window lock switch
which that can block the operation of rear
passenger windows. The power windows
can be operated for approximately 30
seconds after the ignition key is removed
or turned to the ACC or LOCK position.
However, if the front doors are opened,
the power windows cannot be operated
within the 30 seconds period.✽✽
NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, power win- dows may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.
While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof (if equipped)
opened (or partially opened), your
vehicle may demonstrate a wind buf-
feting or pulsation noise. This noise is
a normal occurrence and can be
reduced or eliminated by taking the
following actions. If the noise occurs
with one or both of the rear windows
down, partially lower both front win-
dows approximately one inch. If you
experience the noise with the sunroof
open, slightly reduce the size of the
sunroof opening
Window opening and closing
Type A
To open or close a window, press down
or pull up the front portion of the corre-
sponding switch to the first detent posi-tion (5).
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WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death, do
not extend your head, arms or body
outside the windows while driving.
WARNING
Do not install any accessories in
the area of windows. It may impact
jam protection.
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Type B - Auto down window (if equipped)
Pressing the power window switch
momentarily to the second detent posi-
tion (6) completely lowers the window
even when the switch is released. To stop
the window at the desired position while
the window is in operation, pull up the
switch momentarily to the opposite direc-
tion of the window movement.Type C - Auto up/down window
(if equipped)
Pressing or pulling up the power window
switch momentarily to the second detent
position (6) completely lowers or lifts the
window even when the switch is
released. To stop the window at the
desired position while the window is in
operation, pull up or press down and
release the switch.
If the power window does not operate
normally, the automatic power window
system must be reset as follows: 1.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion.
2. Close the window and continue pulling up the power window switch for at
least 1 second after the window iscompletely closed. Automatic reversal (if equipped)
If the upward movement of the window is
blocked by an object or part of the body,
the window will detect the resistance and
will stop upward movement. The window
will then lower approximately 30 cm (11.8
in.) to allow the object to be cleared.
If the window detects the resistance
while the power window switch is pulled
up continuously, the window will stop
upward movement then lower approxi-
mately 2.5 cm (1 in.). And if the power
window switch is pulled up continuously
again within 5 seconds after the window
is lowered by the automatic window
reversal feature, the automatic window
reversal will not operate.
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✽✽
NOTICE
The automatic reverse feature for the
window is only active when the “auto
up” feature is used by fully pulling up
the switch. The automatic reverse fea-
ture will not operate if the window is
raised using the halfway position on the
power window switch.
Power window lock button
The driver can disable the power window
switches on the rear passengers' doors
by pressing the power window lock
switch to the lock position (pressed).
When the power window lock switch is pressed:
The driver's master control can oper- ate all the power windows.
The front passenger's control can operate the front passenger's power
window.
The rear passenger's control cannot operate the rear passenger's power
window.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to
the power window system, do notopen or close two windows or
more at the same time. This will also ensure the longevity of thefuse.
Never try to operate the main switch on the driver's door and
the individual door windowswitch in opposite directions atthe same time. If this is done, the
window will stop and cannot beopened or closed.
WARNING
Always check for obstructions
before raising any window to avoid
injuries or vehicle damage. If anobject less than 4 mm (0.16 in.) indiameter is caught between the
window glass and the upper win-
dow channel, the automatic reverse
window may not detect the resist-
ance and will not stop and reversedirection.
WARNING
The automatic reverse feature
doesn’t activate while resetting
power window system. Make sure
body parts or other objects are
safely out of the way before closing
the windows to avoid injuries or
vehicle damage.
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Manual windows (if equipped)
To raise or lower the window, turn the
window regulator handle clockwise or
counterclockwise.
WARNING - Windows
NEVER leave the keys in your vehicle with unsupervised chil-
dren, when the Engine is running.
NEVER leave any child unattend- ed in the vehicle. Even very
young children may inadvertently
cause the vehicle to move, entan-
gle themselves in the windows,or otherwise injure themselves or
others.
Always double check to make sure all arms, hands, head and
other obstructions are safely out
of the way before closing a win-
dow.
Do not allow children to play with the power windows. Keep the dri-
ver’s door power window lock
switch in the LOCK position
(pressed). Serious injury can
result from unintentional window
operation by the child.
Do not extend face or arms out- side the window opening whiledriving.
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WARNING
When opening or closing the win-
dows, make sure your passenger's
arms, hands and body are safely
out of the way.
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Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the
hood. The hood should pop open
slightly. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the
hood slightly, push the secondary latchinside of the hood center and lift thehood. 3. Pull out the support rod from the hood.
4. Hold the hood opened with the support
rod.
HOOD
WARNING
- Hot parts
Be very careful not to touch the
support rod when the engine and
parts are hot. You could get burned
or get seriously injured.
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WARNING
Open the hood after turning off the
engine on a flat surface, shifting
the shift lever to the P(Park) posi-
tion for automatic transaxle and to
the 1st(First) gear or R(Reverse) for
manual transaxle, and setting the
parking brake.
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Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the fol-lowing:
must be correctly installed.
bustible material must be removed
from the engine compartment.
2. Return the support rod to its clip to prevent it from rattling.
3. Lower the hood halfway (lifted approxi- mately 30cm from the closed position)
and push down to securely lock in place.
Then double check to be sure the hood
is secure.
WARNING
Before closing the hood, ensure that all obstructions are removed
from the hood opening. Closingthe hood with an obstruction
present in the hood opening may
result in property damage or
severe personal injury.
Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.WARNING
Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched
before driving away. Check thereis no hood open warning light or
message displayed on the instru-
ment cluster. If the hood is not
latched while the vehicle is mov-
ing, the chime will sound to warn
the driver the hood is not fully
latched. Driving with the hood
opened may cause a total loss of
visibility, which might result in anaccident.
The support rod must be inserted completely into the hole provided
whenever you inspect the engine
compartment. This will prevent
the hood from falling and possi-
bly injuring you.
Do not move the vehicle with the hood raised. The view will be
blocked and the hood could fall
or get damaged.
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Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened from
inside the vehicle by pulling up the fuel
filler lid opener.
✽✽
NOTICE
If the fuel filler lid does not open
because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the lid to break the ice
and release the lid. Do not pry on the lid.
If necessary, spray around the lid with
an approved de-icer fluid (do not use
radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle
to a warm place and allow the ice to
melt.
1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the fuel filler lid opener up.
3. Pull open the fuel filler lid (1).
4. To remove the cap (2), turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise.
5. Refuel as needed. Closing the fuel filler lid
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until
it “clicks” once. This indicates that the cap is securely tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it light- ly and make sure that it is securelyclosed.
FUEL FILLER LID
WARNING
- Refueling
If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can cover your clothes or skin
and thus subject you to the risk
of fire and burns. Always remove
the fuel cap carefully and slowly.
If the cap is venting fuel or if you
hear a hissing sound, wait until
the condition stops before com-
pletely removing the cap.
Do not "top off" after the nozzle automatically shuts off whenrefueling.
Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an acci-dent.
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