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Safety system of your vehicle
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Front seats
The front seat can be adjusted by
using the control lever (or knob) or
switches located on the outside of the
seat cushion. Before driving, adjustthe seat to the proper position so that
you can easily control the steering
wheel, foot pedals and controls on the
instrument panel.
Manual adjustment
Forward and rearward adjustment
To move the seat forward or rearward:
1. Pull up the seat slide adjustmentlever and hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked in place. Move
forward and rearward without using
the lever. If the seat moves, it is not
locked properly.
To prevent injury:
Do not adjust your seat while
wearing your seat belt.
Moving the seat cushion for-
ward may cause strong pres-
sure on your abdomen.
Do not allow your hands or
fingers to get caught in the
seat mechanisms while the
seat is moving.
CAUTION
Take the following precautions
when adjusting your seat:
NEVER attempt to adjust the
seat while the vehicle is mov-
ing. The seat could respond
with unexpected movement
and may cause loss of vehicle
control resulting in an accident.
Do not place anything under
the front seats. Loose objects
in the driver’s foot area could
interfere with the operation of
the foot pedals, causing anaccident.
Do not allow anything to inter-
fere with the normal position
and proper locking of the seat-
back.
WARNING
Do not place a cigarette lighter
on the floor or seat. When you
operate the seat, gas may exit
out of the lighter causing a fire.
Use extreme caution when
picking up small objectstrapped under the seats orbetween the seat and the center
console. Your hands might be
cut or injured by the sharp
edges of the seat mechanism.
If there are occupants in the
rear seats, be careful while
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Safety system of your vehicle
2
Power adjustment
To prevent damage to the seats:
Always stop adjusting the seatswhen the seat has been adjust-
ed as far forward or rearward as
possible.
Do not adjust the seats longer than necessary when the engine
is turned off. This may result in
unnecessary battery drain.
Do not operate two or more seats at the same time. This may resultin an electrical malfunction.Forward and rearward adjustment
To move the seat forward or rearward:
1. Push the control switch forward or rearward.
2. Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.
Seatback angle
To recline the seatback:
1. Push the control switch forward orrearward.
2. Release the switch once the seat- back reaches the desired position.
NOTICE
NEVER allow children in the
vehicle unattended. The power
seats are operable when the
engine is turned off.
WARNING
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Safety system of your vehicle
Front seat headrests
The driver’s and front passenger’s
seats are equipped with adjustable
headrests for the passengers safety
and comfort.
Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the headrest:
1. Pull it up to the desired position(1).
To lower the headrest:
1. Push and hold the release button (2) on the headrest support.
2. Lower the headrest to the desired position (3).
Forward and rearward adjustment
(if equipped)
The headrest may be adjusted for-
ward to 3 different positions by
pulling the headrest forward to the
desired detent. To adjust the head-
rest to it’s furthest rearwards posi-
tion, pull it fully forward to the farthestposition and release it.
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Safety system of your vehicle
If you are not able to smoothly pull
enough of the seat belt out from
the retractor, firmly pull the seat
belt out and release it. After
release, you will be able to pull the
belt out smoothly.
Height adjustment
You can adjust the height of the shoulder belt anchor to one of the
four different positions for maximum
comfort and safety.
The shoulder portion should be
adjusted so it lies across your chest
and midway over your shoulder near-
est the door, not over your neck.
NOTICE
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Improperly positioned seat belts
may increase the risk of serious
injury in an accident. Take the fol-
lowing precautions when adjust-ing the seat belt:
Position the lap portion of the
seat belt as low as possible
across your hips, not on your
waist, so that it fits snugly. This
allows your strong pelvic bones
to absorb the force of the crash,
reducing the chance of internalinjuries.
WARNING
Position one arm under the
shoulder belt and the other over
the belt, as shown in the illus-tration.
Always position the shoulder
belt anchor into the locked
position at the appropriateheight.
Never position the shoulder
belt across your neck or face.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
3
Horn
To sound the horn, press the area
indicated by the horn symbol on your
steering wheel. The horn will operateonly when this area is pressed.
Do not strike the horn severely to
operate it, or hit it with your fist.Do not press on the horn with asharp-pointed object.
Inside rearview mirror
Before you start driving, adjust the
rearview mirror to the center on the
view through the rear window.When cleaning the mirror, use a
paper towel or similar material
dampened with glass cleaner. Do
not spray glass cleaner directly on
the mirror as that may cause the
liquid cleaner to enter the mirrorhousing.
Day/night rearview mirror
(if equipped)
[A] : Day/night lever, [B] : Day, [C] : Night
Make this adjustment before you
start driving and while the day/night
lever is in the day position.
NOTICE
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NEVER adjust the mirror while
driving. This may cause loss of
vehicle control resulting in anaccident.
WARNING
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Make sure your line of sight is
not obstructed. Do not place
objects in the rear seat, cargo
area, or behind the rear head-
rests which could interfere with
your vision through the rear
window.
WARNING
To prevent serious injury during
an accident or deployment of
the air bag, do not modify the
rearview mirror and do not
install a wide mirror.
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Engine compartment ...............................................1-8, 7-3
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement...............7-48
Engine coolant ..............................................................7-23
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............................3-39
Engine number ..............................................................8-11
Engine oil......................................................................7-21
Engine specification .......................................................8-2
Engine start/stop button ..................................................5-9
Evaporative emission control System ..........................7-85
Exhaust emission control system .................................7-86
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............7-19
Exterior care .................................................................7-78
Exterior overview ..........................................................1-2
Front view ..................................................................1-2
Rear view ...................................................................1-3
Floor mat anchor(s) ....................................................3-136
Fluid Brake/clutch fluid.....................................................7-26
Washer fluid .............................................................7-27
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system ....5-63
Four Wheel Drive (4WD).............................................5-41
Front seat adjustment......................................................2-7 Manual adjustment .....................................................2-7
Power adjustment .......................................................2-9
Seatback pocket........................................................2-11
Adjusting the height up and down ...........................2-16 Forward and rearward adjustment ...........................2-16
Removal/Reinstall ....................................................2-17
Fuel filler door ..............................................................3-34
Fuel gauge.....................................................................3-39
Fuel requirements ...........................................................F-6
Unleaded ....................................................................F-6
Leaded ........................................................................F-7
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol................F-7
Other fuels..................................................................F-7
Use of MTBE.............................................................F-8
Do not use methanol ..................................................F-8
Fuel Additives ............................................................F-8
Operation in foreign countries ...................................F-8
Fuses .............................................................................7-46 Instrument panel fuse replacement ..........................7-47
Fuse switch...............................................................7-48
Blade type fuse.........................................................7-48
Cartridge type fuse ...................................................7-48
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement ..........7-48
Main fuse..................................................................7-49
Multi fuse .................................................................7-49
Fuse/relay panel description ....................................7-50
Gauges and meters........................................................3-38
Glove box ...................................................................3-128
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I-6Hazard warning flasher...................................................6-3
Hazardous driving conditions .......................................5-96
Head up display (HUD)................................................3-80
Headlamp delay function..............................................3-90
Headlamp leveling device ............................................3-91
Headlamp position ........................................................3-84
Headlight bulb replacement..........................................7-64
Headrest ........................................................................2-15
Front seat headrests ..................................................2-16
Rear seat headrests ...................................................2-18
Heated steering wheel...................................................3-18
Height adjustment .........................................................2-26
High beam assist (HBA)...............................................3-85
High beam operation ....................................................3-84
Highway driving ...........................................................5-98
Hill-start assist control (HAC) .....................................5-37
Hood .............................................................................3-31
Horn ..............................................................................3-19
How to use this manual ..................................................F-5
If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly ......6-4
If the engine overheats ...................................................6-8
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing ................6-3
If the engine stalls while driving ....................................6-3
If the engine turns over normally but doesn't start.........6-5 If the engine will not start ..............................................6-4
If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) .........................6-20
Jack and tools ...........................................................6-20
Changing tires ..........................................................6-21
Jack label ..................................................................6-26
If you have a flat tire (with TMK) - Type A ................6-28
If you have a flat tire (with TMK) - Type B ................6-35
Ignition switch ................................................................5-6
Key ignition switch ....................................................5-6
Engine Start/Stop button ............................................5-9
Immobilizer system ......................................................3-10
Impact sensing door unlock..........................................3-15
Improtant safety precautions ..........................................2-2 Always wear your seat belt ........................................2-2
Restrain all children ...................................................2-2
Air bag hazards ..........................................................2-2
Driver distraction .......................................................2-2
Control your speed .....................................................2-3
Keep your vehicle in safe condition ..........................2-3
In case of emergency while driving ...............................6-3
Indicator light ...............................................................3-44
Inside rearview mirror ..................................................3-19
Instrument cluster .........................................................3-37 Instrument panel illumination ..................................3-38
Gauges and meters ...................................................3-38
Warning and indicator lights ....................................3-44
LCD display messages .............................................3-57
LCD display control.................................................3-64
Manual transmission shift indicator.........................3-42
Index
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Normal maintenance schedule (for Europe) .................7-8
Normal maintenance schedule (except Europe) ...........7-13
Odometer ......................................................................3-40
Oil (Engine) ..................................................................7-21
Outside rearview mirror ...............................................3-20
Outside temperature gauge ...........................................3-40
Owner maintenance ........................................................7-5
Parking brake ................................................................5-29
Parking Distance Warning (Reverse) system .............3-100
Parking Distance Warning (Reverse/Forward) system3-104
Passenger's front air bag ON/OFF switch ....................2-49
Passenger's front air bag ...............................................2-48
Position lamp position ..................................................3-84
Power brakes.................................................................5-28
Power outlet ................................................................3-132
Power steering ..............................................................3-17
Power window lock switch...........................................3-26
Pre-tensioner seat belt...................................................2-28
Rear center seat belt .....................................................2-27
Rear fog lamp ...............................................................3-89
Rear seat adjustment .....................................................2-12
Folding the rear seat.................................................2-12
Armrest.....................................................................2-14
Rear seat headrests .......................................................2-18 Adjusting the height up and down ...........................2-19
Rear view monitor ........................................................3-99
Rear window wiper and washer switch........................3-98
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures .................7-37
Recommended lubricants and capacities........................8-7
Refrigerant label ...........................................................8-12
Remote key .....................................................................3-3 Locking ......................................................................3-3
Unlocking ...................................................................3-3
Tailgate unlocking ......................................................3-3
Mechanical key ..........................................................3-4
Battery replacement ...................................................3-5
Removable towing hook ...............................................6-42
Replacement light bulb .................................................7-64
Returning used vehicles ................................................F-9
Rocking the vehicle ......................................................5-96
Rotation (Tire) ..............................................................7-38
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