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Blind Spot Mirror (if equipped)
The Blind Spot Mirror (BSM) is a
supplemental mirror that minimizes
the driver's blind spot zone by
expanding the field of view on the
rear side of the vehicle.The blind spot mirror is equipped on
the driver's left side view mirror.
Do not clean the mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum
based cleaning products.
Side View Mirror Adjustment
Adjusting the side view mirrors:
1. Move the lever (1) either to the L
(left side) or R (right side) to select
the rearview mirror you would like
to adjust.
2. Use the mirror adjustment control
(2) to position the selected mirror
up, down, left or right.
3. After adjustment, put the button
into neutral (center) position to
prevent inadvertent adjustment.
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Always check the road condi-
tion while driving for unex-
pected situations even though
the vehicle is equipped with a
blind spot mirror.
The blind spot mirror is a
device made for convenience.
Do not solely rely on the mir-
ror but always pay attention to
traffic around you.
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The mirrors stop moving when
they reach the maximum adjust-
ing angles, but the motor contin-
ues to operate while the switch
is pressed. Do not press the
switch longer than necessary,
because this can damage the
motor.
Do not attempt to adjust the side
view mirrors by hand, because
this can damage the motor.
Folding the side view mirrors
To fold the side view mirrors, grasp
the housing of the mirror and then
fold it inwards.
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Power Windows
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position to be able to raise or lower
the windows. Each door has a Power
Window switch to control that door’s
window. The driver has a Power
Window Lock switch which can block
the operation of passenger windows.
The power windows will operate for
approximately 30 seconds after the
ignition switch is placed in the ACC
or LOCK/OFF position. However, if
the front doors are opened, the
Power Windows cannot be operated
even within the 30 second period.
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• In cold and wet climates, power win-
dows may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.
• While driving with the rear win-
dows down or with the sunroof (if
equipped) opened (or partially
opened), your vehicle may demon-
strate a wind buffeting or pulsation
noise. This noise is normal 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 windows approximately 1 inch
(2.5 cm). If you experience the noise
with the sunroof open, slightly close
the sunroof.
Window opening and closing
To open:
Press the window switch down to the
first detent position (5). Release the
switch when you want the window to
stop.
To close:
Pull the window switch up to the first
detent position (5). Release the win-
dow switch when you want the win-
dow to stop.
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To avoid serious injury or death,
do not extend your head, arms
or body outside the windows
while driving.
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The ignition switch must be in the ON
position before you can open or
close the sunroof.
The sunroof 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
sunroof cannot be adjusted even
within the 30 seconds period.
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• In cold and wet climates, the sun-
roof may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.• After the vehicle is washed or in a
rainstorm, be sure to wipe off any
water that is on the sunroof before
operating it.
Do not continue to move the
sunroof control lever after the
sunroof is fully opened, closed,
or tilted. Damage to the motor or
system components could
occur.
Make sure the sunroof is closed
fully when leaving your vehicle.
If the sunroof is left open, rain or
snow may wet the interior of the
vehicle. Also, leaving the sun-
roof open when the vehicle is
unattended may invite theft.
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Never adjust the sunroof or
sunshade while driving. This
could result in loss of control
and an accident that may
cause death, serious injury, or
property damage.
Make sure heads, hands, arms
or any other body parts or
objects are out of the way
before operating the sunroof.
Do not extend your head, arms
or body outside the sunroof
while driving, to avoid serious
injury.
Do not leave the engine run-
ning and the key in your vehi-
cle with unsupervised children.
Unattended children could
operate the sunroof, which
could result in serious injury.
The panorama sunroof is
made of glass, subject to
break in case of an accident.
Passengers without the appro-
priate protection (e.g. seat belt,
CRS, etc.) on may project out
through the broken glass and
may be seriously injured or
even result in death.
Do not sit on the top of the
vehicle. It may cause injury or
vehicle damage.
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Hood
Opening the hood
1. Park the vehicle and set the park-
ing brake.
2. Pull the release lever to unlatch
the hood. The hood should pop
open slightly.3. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise
the hood slightly, push up the sec-
ondary latch (1) inside of the hood
center and lift the hood (2).4. Pull out the support rod and hold
the hood open with the support
rod (1).
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Grasp the support rod in the
area wrapped in rubber. The
rubber will help prevent you
from being burned by hot
metal when the engine is hot.
The stay rod must be inserted
completely into the hole pro-
vided whenever you inspect
the engine compartment. This
will prevent the hood from
falling and possibly injuring
you.
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Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the
following:
partment must be correctly
installed.
bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.
2. Return the support rod to its clip to
prevent it from rattling.
3. Lower the hood halfway (lifted
approximately 12 inches (30 cm)
from the closed position) and push
down to securely lock in place.
Then double check to be sure the
hood is secure.
Fuel Filler Door
Opening the fuel filler door
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Your vehicle is equipped with a
lockable push-to-open fuel filler
door. To unlock the fuel filler door,
the vehicle must be unlocked. The
vehicle may be unlocked by any of
the following methods:
- Press the door unlock button on
the remote key or the smart key
- Press the door unlock button on
the driver's side door panel
- Pull the inside door handle on the
driver's side door panel
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If the driver's side door is locked, the
push-to-open fuel filler door will
remain locked and will not open when
pressed.
Follow the procedure above to open
the fuel filler door.
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Before closing the hood,
ensure all obstructions are
removed from around the
hood opening.
Always double check to be
sure that the hood is firmly
latched before driving away.
Check there is no hood open
warning light or message dis-
played on the instrument clus-
ter. If the hood is not latched
while the vehicle is moving,
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 an accident.
Do not move the vehicle with
the hood in the raised posi-
tion, as vision is obstructed.
Doing so could result in an
accident. The hood could also
fall and become damaged.
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3. To open the fuel filler door, press
the center edge of the fuel filler
door.4. Pull the fuel filler door (1) outward
to access the fuel tank cap.
5. To remove the fuel tank cap (2),
turn it counterclockwise. You may
hear a hissing noise as the pres-
sure inside the tank equalizes.
6. Place the fuel cap on the hook on
the inside of the fuel filler door.
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If the fuel filler door does not open
because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the door to break
the ice and release the door. Do not
pry on the door. If necessary, spray
around the door 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.
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Emergency liftgate safety
release
Your vehicle is equipped with an
emergency liftgate safety release
lever located on the bottom of the lift-
gate inside the vehicle.
To unlock and open the liftgate man-
ually from inside the luggage com-
partment, perform the following
steps:
1. Remove the cover.
2. Push the release lever to the right.
3. Push the liftgate outward and
upward.
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that supports the liftgate. Be
aware that the deformation of
the part may cause vehicle
damage and a risk of safety
accident.
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Always keep the liftgate com-
pletely closed while the vehicle
is in motion. If it is left open or
ajar, poisonous exhaust gases
containing carbon monoxide
(CO) may enter the vehicle and
serious illness or death may
result.
WARNING
Make sure nothing is near the
liftgate latch and striker while
closing the tailgate. It may dam-
age the liftgate's latch.
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