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2–7 Getting Started
8–9 Instrument Panel
10–11 Gauges
12–13 Personalize
14–21 Controls
22–23 While Operating
24–25 Safety/In Case of Emergency
26–28 Additional Information
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Seating
Getting
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Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped)
1 Forward/Backward,
Angle and Height
Move the switch toward the front
or rear to move the seat forward
or backward. Pull the switch up
or push down on the front of the
switch to adjust the angle of the
seat cushion. Pulling the switch
straight up or pushing the switch
straight down will adjust the height
of the entire seat cushion.
2 Seatback
Move the switch in the
corresponding direction to adjust the
angle of the seatback.
3 Lumbar Support (if equipped)
Press the front part of the switch
to increase lumbar support;
press the rear part of the switch
to decrease lumbar support.
4 Thigh Extension (if equipped)
Pull up on the lever below the
front of the driver’s seat to adjust
the length.
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Memory Driver’s Seat (if equipped)
While pressing the “SET” button, press and hold the desired button “1” or “2”.
A beep sounds when the seat position is registered. Press button “1” or “2” to
retrieve the seat positions.
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Getting
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Heated Seats (if equipped)
Press the front seat heater switch. Each time you press the switch, the mode will
change as follows: High, Mid, Low, Off.
Second-row Seat Heater (if equipped)
Press the rear seat heater switch. Each time you press the switch, the mode will
change as follows: High, Low, Off.
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Folding the Second-row Seat
Pull the lever 1 and tilt the seatback forward. Then, pull the lever 2 to unlock the
seatback and fold it down. To return the seatback to its original position, raise the
seatback until it locks into place, making sure that it is securely locked.
Folding the Third-row Seat
While pulling the strap 1, fold down the seatback. When returning the seatback
to its original position, either lift up the seatback from inside the vehicle or, from
outside the vehicle, pull up on the strap
2 located on the back of the seatback.
Lift the seat up securely until it locks in place.
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Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Gauges
Vehicle Dynamics Control/
Vehicle Dynamics Control
operation
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
CHECK ENGINE/
Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light
Front passenger airbag ON
(Located on center console)
Front passenger airbag OFF (Located on center console)
Rear Differential Oil
Temperature light
Pre-Collision Braking System
OFF light
Lane Departure Warning OFF light
Keyless Access with Push Button Start System (if equipped)
Auto Vehicle Hold ON
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
Headlight indicator light
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Personalize
Power Exterior Mirrors
Turn the knob to the “L” side to adjust the left-hand mirror or to the “R” side to
adjust the right-hand mirror. Move the knob in the direction you want to move the
mirror. Then return the knob to the neutral/center position.
i/SET Combination Meter Display Controls
Use the i/SET controls to display and switch selected items in the Combination
Meter Display located between the tachometer and speedometer. Please refer to
your Owner’s Manual for details on these controls.
Cabin View Mirror (if equipped)
Push gently on the mirror “push” mark and it will automatically open (eyeglass
holder). Push the lid back up halfway to use the cabin view mirror. To close entirely,
push again to the closed position.
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