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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 191
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 194
Multi-information display (monochrome display) ...... 200
Multi-information display (color display) ................... 207
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 222
Fog light switch ................... 228
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 229
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 232
Rear view monitor system .............................. 237
Driving assist systems ........ 245
Hill-start assist control ......... 252
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 256
Vehicle load limits ............... 260
Winter driving tips ............... 261
Trailer towing ...................... 265
Dinghy towing ..................... 266 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 268
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 275
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 284
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX/USB port .... 286
Steering wheel audio switches ........................... 287
Using the microphone ........ 288
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 289
• Interior light ...................... 290
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 291
• Glove box ......................... 292
• Bottle holders ................... 293
• Cup holders/ console tray ...................... 294
3Interior features
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3-5. Other interior featuresSun visors .......................... 296
Vanity mirrors ..................... 297
Clock .................................. 298
Power outlets ..................... 299
Seat heaters ....................... 301
Floor mat ............................ 303
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 308
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 312
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara
® area.......... 316
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 318
General maintenance ......... 320
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 323 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 324
Hood ................................... 327
Positioning a floor jack........ 329
Engine compartment .......... 331
Tires.................................... 345
Tire inflation pressure ......... 353
Wheels................................ 357
Air conditioning filter ........... 360
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ....... 363
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 367
Light bulbs .......................... 375
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 384
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 385
If you think something is wrong ............................ 393
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 394
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises
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Air conditioning
system
P. 268
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch
/rear window defogger switch P. 284
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
Vehicles with an automatic air conditi oning system
Air conditioning
system
P. 275
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch
/rear window defogger switch P. 284
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Interior features3
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Manual air conditioning system ........................... 268
Automatic air conditioning system ........................... 275
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 284
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX/USB port ........................ 286
Steering wheel audio switches ......................... 287
Using the microphone ...... 288
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 289
• Interior light .................... 290 3-4. Using the storage
features
List of storage features .... 291
• Glove box....................... 292
• Bottle holders ................. 293
• Cup holders/ console tray ................... 294
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 296
Vanity mirrors ................... 297
Clock ................................ 298
Power outlets ................... 299
Seat heaters..................... 301
Floor mat .......................... 303
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system
Adjusting the settingsTo adjust the fan speed, turn th e fan speed control dial clock-
wise (increase) or counter clockwise (decrease).
Turning the dial to “0” turns off the fan.
To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control
dial clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).
is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air
or heated air.
To select the air outlets, set the air outlet selection dial to the
desired position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can
also be selected for more delicate adjustment.
: If equipped
Fan speed control dial
Air outlet selection dial
Air conditioning on/off buttonTemperature control dial
Outside air or recirculated air mode
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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270 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Air outlets and air flow
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
The air intake is automatically
switched to outside air mode. It is
not possible to return to recircu-
lated air mode when the switch is
on.
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272 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets Open the air outlet.
Close the air outlet.
Right and left side outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.