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Safe Driving
4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
5. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
6. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted
and locked.
2 Protecting Child Passengers P. 62
All positions
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Safe DrivingA child seat can be installed with a lap/should er belt in any rear seat or, if absolutely
necessary, the front passenger seat. 1.Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.
2. Route the seat belt through the child seat
according to the seat manufacturer’s
instructions, and insert the latch plate into
the buckle.
u Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.
3. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all
the way out until it stops. This activates the
lockable retractor.
4. Let the seat belt retract a few inches and
check that the retractor has switched
modes by pulling on the webbing. It should
not pull out again until it is reset by
removing the latch plate from the buckle.
u If you are able to pull the shoulder belt
out, the lockable retractor is not
activated. Slowly pull the seat belt all the
way out, and repeat steps 3 – 4.
■Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
A child seat that is not properly secured will not
adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause
injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.
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5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near
the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack
from the lap part of the belt.
u When doing this, place your weight on
the child seat and push it into the vehicle
seat.
6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; less than one inch of movement
should occur near the seat belt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted
and locked.1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 142
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 143
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 144
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 145
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 154
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 156
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 157
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 158
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 166
Security System Alarm ...................... 166 Opening and Closing the Windows
... 169
Moonroof .......................................... 171
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel POWER Button................................. 172
Turn Signals ..................................... 175
Light Switches.................................. 176
Fog Lights
*...................................... 179
Daytime Running Lights ................... 179
Auto High-Beam .............................. 180
Wipers and Washers ........................ 183
Brightness Control ........................... 187
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button.. 188Driving Position Memory System ...... 189
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 191 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 192
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 193
Adjusting the Seats Front Seats ...................................... 195
Second Row Seats ........................... 198
Third Row Seats ............................... 207
Armrest ........................................... 208
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 210
Interior Convenience Items .............. 212
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 223
Rear Climate Control System ........... 230
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 234
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
Controls
Pull the front door inner handle.
u The door unlocks and opens in one
motion.
Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other
doors.
To avoid all the doors to be unlocked, use the lock tab on the driver’s door to unlock,
then lock again before opening the door. u This setting works for one time only. If you do not want all the doors to be
unlocked all the time, customize the Auto Door Unlock setting to Off using
the MID or information screen.
■Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle1 Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle
The front door inne r handles are designed to allow
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
However, this feature requires that front seat
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while
the vehicle is in motion.
Children should always ride in a rear seat where
childproof door locks are provided.
2 Childproof Door Locks P. 156
Inner Handle
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Controls
Press the master door lock switch in as shown
to lock or unlock all the doors and the tailgate.
Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.
■When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
■Using the Master Door Lock Switch1 Using the Master Door Lock Switch
When you lock/unlock eith er front door using the
master door lock switch, all the other doors and the
tailgate lock/unlock at the same time.
To Unlock
Master Door Lock Switch
To Lock
■Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door
handle.
Lock Unlock
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Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON,
using the switches on the doors.
The driver’s side switches can be used to open and close all the windows. The power
window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (not pushed in,
indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than the driver’s
seat.
When the power window lock button is pushed in, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on if a
child is in the vehicle.
■Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
■Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
Closing a power window on someone’s
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from
the windows before closing them.
ON
OFF
Power Window
Lock Button
Rear Passenger’s
Window Switches
Front Passenger’s
Window Switch
Driver’s Window
Switch
Indicator
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Index
B
Back-Up Light............................................ 585
Battery ....................................................... 600
12-Volt .................................................... 600
12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator .......................................... 88, 641
High Voltage ........................................... 516
Jump Starting .......................................... 637
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt Battery) .................................................. 600
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 601
Battery Types .............................................. 12
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 39
Beverage Holders ...................................... 215
Blind spot information System ................ 509
Indicator .................................................. 104
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 303
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 397
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 79
Brake System ............................................. 517
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 523
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 521
Brake Assist System ................................. 524
Brake System Indicator............................... 85
Fluid ........................................................ 581
Foot Brake ............................................... 520
Indicator ...................................... 84, 85, 643
Parking Brake .......................................... 517
Brake System (Amber) Indicator .................................................... 85 Brake System (Red)
Indicator............................................ 84, 643
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 187
Bulb Replacement .................................... 582
Back-Up Light.......................................... 585
Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal Light .... 583
Fog Lights ............................................... 582
Front Turn Signal/Parking, Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights ... 582
Headlights ............................................... 582
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 586
Puddle Lights........................................... 586
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 586
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 582
Taillights.................................................. 585
Taillights/Rear Side Maker Lights.............. 584
Bulb Specifications ................................... 662
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 547
Car Wash Mode ........................................ 469
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 80
Carrying Cargo ................................. 449, 451
CD Player ................................................... 275
Center Pocket ........................................... 214
Certification Label .................................... 664
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 582
Charging System Indicator ................. 88, 641Child Safety
................................................ 62
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 156
Child Seat ................................................... 62
Booster Seats ............................................ 79
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 64
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 65
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 72
Larger Children ......................................... 78
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 64
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 66
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 156
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 607
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 605
Client Service Information ....................... 671
Climate Control System ........................... 223
Changing the Mode................................ 226
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 229
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 604
Rear Climate Control System................... 230
Sensors ................................................... 234
Synchronized Mode ................................ 227
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 223
Clock ......................................................... 142
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 525
Coat Hook ................................................ 219
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 525
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 615, 663
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