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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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Three-zone Automatic Climate Control
1 Automatic On and Off Button
This system automatically controls
outlet air temperature, fan speed, air
flow distribution, air inlet control, and air
conditioner compressor operation. Press
“AUTO” to activate. Press “OFF” to turn
off the system.
2 Temperature Control Dial
Rotate the dial clockwise to increase the
temperature or rotate the dial counter -
clockwise to decrease the temperature.
The temperature is displayed digitally on
the screen. Separate temperature settings
can be adjusted for the driver’s side and
passenger’s side.
3 SYNC Button Press the button to synchronize both
the driver’s side and passenger’s side
temperatures using the driver’s side
temperature control.
Operation in Manual Mode
4 Air Conditioner Button Press the “A/C” button to activate the air
conditioning. Press it again to turn off the
air conditioning.
5 MAX Air Conditioner Button
For quicker cooling, press the
“MAX A/C” button.
6 Air Flow Mode Selection Button
Press the button to select the desired
air flow mode. The selected air flow mode
– either ventilation, ventilation 2, bi-level,
heat, heat-defrost or defrost – is shown
on the display.
7 Fan Speed Control Dial
Rotate the fan speed control dial to select
the desired fan speed.
8 Recirculated/Outside Air Button
Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn
into the passenger compartment. Press
the button again to allow outside air
into the compartment. TO PREVENT
WINDSHIELD FOGGING, DO NOT
REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
9 Defroster Button Press the button to defrost or dehumidify
the windshield and front door windows.
10 Rear Window Defogger Button
Press the button to turn on the defogger.
It will automatically shut off after about
15 minutes. If the window clears before
that time, you can press the button again
to turn it off. If equipped, the outside
mirror defogger and windshield wiper
de-icer will also activate.
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Three-zone Automatic
Climate Control
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11 Rear Climate Control Button
Press to operate the rear climate
control by the front climate control
panel. If equipped, press and hold
to lock the rear climate control. The
lock indicator will illuminate on the
front and rear climate control panels.
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Rear Climate Control Panel (if equipped)
1 Temperature Control Button
Press the temperature control button
to set the preferred temperature.
2 Fan Speed Control Button
Select the preferred fan speed by
pressing the fan speed control button.
3 On/Off Button
Press to turn the climate control
system on or off.
4 Air Flow Mode Selection Button
Press the “MODE” button to select
the desired air flow mode. The
selected air flow mode – either
ventilation, heat or bi-level – is
shown on the display.
5 Automatic On and Off Button
This system automatically controls
outlet air temperature, fan speed,
air flow distribution, air inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor
operation. Press “AUTO” to activate.
Press “OFF” to turn off the system.
12 Rear Climate On and Off Button
Press to turn off the rear climate
control system.
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Electronic Parking Brake
To apply, depress the brake pedal and pull up the
parking brake switch. The brake system warning light
on the instrument panel and the indicator light on the
parking brake switch will illuminate and “PARK” will
appear in the combination meter display.
To release, make sure all doors are closed and your
seatbelt is fastened, then gently push the accelerator
pedal. Or, while the ignition switch is in the ON position
and the brake pedal is depressed, push down the
parking brake switch.
X-MODE®
X-MODE® is the integrated control system of the engine,
AWD and Vehicle Dynamics Control system. Press
the “X-MODE” button to activate. Press it again to
deactivate. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for
operational parameters and details about this feature.
While Operating
Paddle Shift Control Switches
• Temporary use: Even when the selector is in the
“D” (Drive) position, you can temporarily shift the
gear by pulling the “+” or “–” paddle shift control
switch. The transmission will automatically
switch back to Normal Mode.
• When the selector lever is in Manual Mode,
shift to the next higher gear by pulling the “+” paddle shift cont\
rol switch on the steering
wheel. Pull the “–” paddle shift control switch to shift into the next lower gear.
Manual Shifting Operation
Arrow-shaped lights in the center of the instrument panel show whether an u\
pshift is possible
and whether a downshift is possible.
Auto Vehicle Hold Function
The Auto Vehicle Hold function will automatically keep the vehicle stopped even af\
ter releasing
the brake pedal when the vehicle is stopped, such as at traffic signals. To activate, press the
Auto Vehicle Hold switch. The Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light on the instrument panel
will illuminate. To deactivate, press the switch again. While the Auto Vehicle Hold function is
operating, the Auto Vehicle Hold operation indicator light on the instrument panel will illum\
inate.
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Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. Consult the Owner’s
Manual for more detailed information.
Fuel Capacity
• 19.3 US gal (73 liters, 16.1 Imp gal)
• When the low fuel indicator light is displayed on the instrument panel, \
approximately
2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, 2.2 Imp gal) of fuel remain.
• If you have recently fueled your vehicle, the Check Engine light on the instrument pa\
nel
may stay on due to a missing or loose fuel filler cap (the cap should\
be tightened until a
click is heard).
Fuel Filler Lid Release
To unlock the fuel filler lid, unlock your vehicle with the key fob or \
power door lock switch, or turn the ignition switch to ACC or
LOCK/OFF. Push the rear side of the fuel filler lid to open it, then
open it fully by hand.
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Engine Oil
Use only the following oils:
• API classification SN with the words “RESOURCE CONSERVING.”
• Or ILSAC GF-5, which can be identified with the ILSAC certification \
mark
(Starburst mark).
- Use 0W-20 synthetic, replacement interval 6,000 miles under normal
driving conditions. No requirement at the first 3,000 miles.
Engine Oil Capacity
• 4.8 US qt (4.5 liters, 4.0 lmp qt)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS). The individual tire pressure is found in the Combination
Meter Display. Tire pressure specifications may be found on the
tire information placard found on the driver’s side door pillar.
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for more information.
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