
∙ Do not place objects through theopened rear window. Do not use the
rear window as a cargo area pass-
through. This may result in damage to
the rear window system, or personal
injury.
WARNING
∙ To help avoid risk of injury or deaththrough unintended operation of the
vehicle and or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadver-
tent door lock activation, do not leave
children, people who require the as-
sistance of others or pets unattended
in your vehicle. Additionally, the tem-
perature inside a closed vehicle on a
warm day can quickly become high
enough to cause a significant risk of
injury or death to people and pets.
To open the rear power window, push in
and hold the switch.
To close the rear power window, pull out
and hold the switch.
To stop the opening or closing function at
any time, simply release the switch. NOTE:
If the rear power window is opened while
the defroster switch is on, the rear win-
dow defroster (if so equipped) will auto-
matically shut off. The heated outside
mirrors (if so equipped) will remain on.
The rear window defroster will auto-
matically turn on when the rear power
window is fully closed if the switch is on.
REAR SLIDING WINDOW (if so
equipped)
WARNING
∙ You must ensure all occupants and
objects are free of the rear window
area prior to and during operation.
Failure to do so may result in injury
and/or damage to the rear window
system.
∙ The rear window is not designed to carry long items through it.
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AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)
The inside mirror is designed so that it au-
tomatically dims during night time condi-
tions and according to the intensity of the
headlights of the vehicle following you. The
automatic anti-glare feature is activated
when the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion.
The indicator light
2will illuminate when
the automatic anti-glare feature is operat-
ing.
NOTE:
Do not hang any objects over the sen-
sors
1or apply glass cleaner to the sen-
sors. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity
of the sensors, resulting in improper op-
eration.Type A (if so equipped)
To turn off the automatic anti-glare feature,
press the O button. The indicator light
will turn off.
To turn on the automatic anti-glare feature
again, press the | button. The indicator
light will turn on.
For additional information, refer to the
“HomeLink® Universal Transceiver” in the
“Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.
Type B (if so equipped)
∙ To turn off the anti-glare feature, press
the
button. The indicator light will
turn off.
∙ To turn on the anti-glare feature, press the
button again. The indicator
light will turn on.
For additional information about the com-
pass and compass features
3, refer to
“Compass” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section of this manual.
Type A - Without compass (if so equipped)
LPD0469
Type B - With compass (if so equipped)
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For additional information, refer to the
“HomeLink® Universal Transceiver” in the
“Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
∙ Objects viewed in the outside mirroron the passenger side are closer than
they appear. Be careful when moving
to the right. Using only this mirror
could cause an accident. Use the in-
side mirror or glance over your shoul-
der to properly judge distances to
other objects.
∙ Do not adjust the mirrors while driv- ing. You could lose control of your ve-
hicle and cause an accident.
Manual control type (if so
equipped)
The outside mirrors can be moved in any
direction for a better rear view.
Electric control type (if so
equipped)
The outside mirror remote control will op-
erate only when the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC or ON position.
Rotate the control dial to select the right or
lef t mirror. Adjust the mirror to the desired
position by moving the control dial.
Return the control dial to the center (neu-
tral) position to prevent accidentally mov-
ing the mirror.
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∙When parking, set the heater and air
conditioner controls to turn off air re-
circulation to allow fresh air into the
passenger compartment. This should
help reduce odors inside the vehicle.
CONTROLS
1.Fan speed control dial / system
OFF dial / A/C (air conditioning) button
2. Air flow control buttons
3. Temperature control dial / MAX A/C button 4.
Air recirculation button
5.
Outside mirror (if so equipped) de-
froster switch
6.
Front windshield defrost button
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Fan speed control dial
Thefan speed control dial turns the
fan on and off and controls fan speed.
Fan speed control dial — OFF mode
Setting thefan speed control dial to the
off position will turn off the fan and the air
recirculation indicator light will turn on. To get
fresh air in fan off mode, press the
air
recirculation button to turn off the indicator.
In fan off mode, the mode buttons can be
selected to change the air vent distribution (if
the air recirculation mode is off ).
Air flow control buttons
The air flow control buttons allow you to
select the air flow outlets.
MAX
A/C — Air flows from center and side
vents with maximum cooling.
— Air flows from center and sidevents.
— Air flows from center and sidevents and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from footoutlets.
— Air flows from defroster out-lets and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from defrosteroutlets.
Temperature control dial
The temperature control dial allows you to
adjust the temperature of the outlet air. To
lower the temperature, turn the dial to the
lef t. To increase the temperature, turn the
dial to the right.
Air recirculation button
ON position (Indicator light on)
Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
Press the
button to the ON position
when:
∙ driving on a dusty road.
∙ to prevent traffic fumes from entering passenger compartment.
∙ for maximum cooling when using the air conditioner.
OFF position (Indicator light off )
If outside air is desired in off mode, press
the recirculation button until the indicator
turns off.
If fogging occurs, press the
front
windshield defrost button.
A/C (air conditioner) button
Start the engine, turn thefan speed
control dial to the desired position and
press the
button to turn on the air
conditioner. To turn off the air conditioner,
press the
button again.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
Outside mirror defroster (if so
equipped)
For additional information, refer to “Rear
window and/or outside mirror (if so
equipped) defroster switch” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
HEATER OPERATION
Heating
This mode is used to direct heated air to
the foot outlets. Some air also flows from
the defrost outlets.
1. Press the
button to the OFF posi-
tion for normal heating. The indicator
light on the
button will go off.
2. Press the
air flow control button.
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Air flow control
Press the MODE button to manually control
air flow and select the air outlet.
— Air flows from center and sidevents.
— Air flows from center and sidevents and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from footoutlets.
— Air flows from defroster andfoot outlets.
To turn system off
Press the ON-OFF button.
Rear window and/or outside
mirror (if so equipped) defroster
switch
For additional information, refer to “Rear
window and/or outside mirror (if so
equipped) defroster switch” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
OPERATING TIPS
The sunload sensor (if so equipped)1, lo-
cated on the top center of the instrument
panel, helps the system maintain a con-
stant temperature. Do not put anything on
or around this sensor. ∙ When the climate system is in auto-
matic operation and the engine coolant
temperature and outside air tempera-
ture are low, the air flow outlet may de-
fault to defroster mode for a maximum
of 2 minutes 30 seconds. This is not a
malfunction. Af ter the engine coolant
temperature warms up, the air flow out-
let will return to foot mode and opera-
tion will continue normally.
∙ When the outside and interior cabin temperatures are moderate to high, the
intake setting may default to turn off air
recirculation to allow fresh air into the
passenger compartment. You may no-
tice air flow from the foot mode, bi-level
mode, or side demist vent outlets for a
maximum of 15 seconds. This may oc-
cur when previous climate setting was
system off. This is not a malfunction.
Af ter the initial warm air is expelled, the
intake will return to automatic control,
air flow outlet will return to previous set-
tings, and operation will continue nor-
mally. To exit, press any climate control
button.
∙ Keep the windows closed while the air conditioner is in operation.
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Some DVDs may start at the root menu,
where playback must be selected to start a
movie. Use the remote control or front
panel buttons to navigate through the DVD
menu and begin playback.
The system supports DVD parental con-
trols that provide the ability to limit content
playback based on the Motion Picture As-
sociation of America (MPAA) ratings. For
additional information, refer to “About pa-
rental lock” in this section.
Mirroring content
To mirror the content of the opposite
monitor, using the directional pad on the
remote, select “MIRROR” from the Home
Screen. This will allow the identical content
to play on both monitors.
DVD PLAYBACK CONTROLS
During video playback, pressto dis-
play the playback controls. Press
orto navigate the controls.
Press
to select the highlighted func- tion or option. The playback controls will
disappear af ter approximately 5 seconds
of no activity.
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∙ Make sure the area around the vehicle isclear.
∙ Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(Diesel only) and windshield-washer
fluid as frequently as possible, or at least
whenever you refuel.
∙ Check that all windows and lights are clean.
∙ Visually inspect tires for their appear- ance and condition. Also check tires for
proper inflation.
∙ Check that all doors are closed.
∙ Position seat and adjust head restraints/headrests.
∙ Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
∙ Fasten seat belts and ask all passen- gers to do likewise.
∙ Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position. For additional information,
refer to “Warning lights, indicator lights
and audible reminders” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this
manual. 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shif t lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.
The starter is designed not to oper-
ate unless the shif t lever is in either P
(Park) or N (Neutral).
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON po- sition. Depress the brake pedal and
push the ignition switch to start the
engine.
To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while
depressing the brake pedal with the
ignition switch in any position.
∙ If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold weather or when re-
starting, depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the
floor) and while holding, crank the en-
gine. Release the accelerator pedal
when the engine starts.
∙ If the engine is very hard to start be- cause it is flooded, depress the accel-
erator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it. Push the ignition switch
to the ON position to start cranking
the engine. Af ter 5 or 6 seconds, stop
cranking by pushing the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Af ter
cranking the engine, release the ac-
celerator pedal. Crank the engine
with your foot off the accelerator
pedal by depressing the brake pedal
and pushing the ignition switch to
start the engine. If the engine starts,
but fails to run, repeat the above pro-
cedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start, push the ignition switch
to the OFF position and wait 10 seconds
before cranking again, otherwise the
starter could be damaged.
4. Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least
30 seconds af ter starting. Do not race
the engine while warming it up. Drive at
a moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather. In cold
weather, keep the engine running for a
minimum of 2 to 3 minutes before
shutting it off. Starting and stopping
the engine over a short period of time
may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE (gasoline engine only)
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