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6-4. Using the other interior  
features 
Other interior features ........514 
• Sun visors ......................514 
• Vanity mirror ..................514 
• Clock .............................515
• Power outlets .................516
• Grocery bag hooks ........518
• Coat hooks ....................519
• Armrest ..........................519 
ERA-GLONASS/EVAK ......520 
7-1. Maintenance and care 
Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle exterior ..........526 
Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle interior ...........529 
7-2. Maintenance 
Maintenance  
requirements....................532 
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance 
Do-it-yourself service  
precautions ......................535 
Hood ..................................537 
Engine compartment..........539 
Tires ...................................558 
Tire inflation pressure ........561 
Wheels ...............................563 
Air conditioning filter ..........565 
Wireless remote control/ 
electronic key battery.......567 
Checking and  
replacing fuses ................570 
Light bulbs .........................575 
8-1. Essential information 
Emergency flashers .......... 592 
If your vehicle has to  
be stopped in an 
emergency ...................... 593 
8-2. Steps to take in an  
emergency 
If your vehicle needs  
to be towed ..................... 595 
If you think something is  
wrong .............................. 600 
Fuel pump shut off  
system (gasoline engine 
only) ................................ 601 
If a warning light turns on  
or a warning buzzer  
sounds ............................ 602 
If a warning message is  
displayed ......................... 610 
If you have a flat tire .......... 616 
If the engine will not  
start ................................. 633 
If the electronic key does  
not operate properly 
(vehicles with smart  
entry & start system) ....... 635 
If the vehicle battery is  
discharged ...................... 639 
If your vehicle  
overheats ........................ 645 
If you run out of fuel  
and the engine stalls  
(diesel engine only) ......... 648 
If the vehicle becomes  
stuck................................ 649
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21Pictorial index
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Audio remote control switches*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 410 
Talk switch*1, 2, 3
Meter control switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 142 
“DISP” button*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 138 
Cruise control switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 348 
Tilt steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 226
Telephone switches*1, 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 452
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
*3: The switch can not be used depending on the type of 
audio system or navigation system.
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Audio remote control switches*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 410 
Talk switch*1, 2, 3
Meter control switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 142 
“DISP” button*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 138 
Cruise control switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 348 
Tilt steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 226
Telephone switches*1, 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 452
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
*3: The switch can not be used depending on the type of 
audio system or navigation system.
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For safety and security
Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is 
detected. 
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is 
set:
Except for Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia, Turkmenistan and 
Morocco 
● A locked door is opened in any way other than using the entry func- 
tion (vehicles with smart entry & start system), wireless remote con- 
trol or mechanical key. 
● The hood is opened.
For Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia, Turkmenistan and Morocco 
● A locked door is opened in any way other than using the entry func- 
tion (vehicles with smart entry & start system) or wireless remote 
control. 
● The hood is opened. 
Close the doors and hood, and 
lock all the doors using the entry 
function (vehicles with smart entry 
& start system) or wireless remote 
control. The system will be set 
automatically after 30 seconds. 
Except for Kazakhstan, Armenia, 
Georgia, Turkmenistan  and 
Morocco: The alarm can also be 
set using the mechanical key.
The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is 
set.
: If equipped
The alarm
Setting the alarm system 
     
        
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Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
Except for Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia, Turkmenistan and 
Morocco 
● Unlock the doors. 
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a 
few seconds.)
For Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia, Turkmenistan and Morocco 
● Unlock the doors using the entry function (vehicles with smart 
entry & start system) or the wireless remote control. 
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a 
few seconds.)
■ System maintenance 
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system. 
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle 
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of 
the following: 
● Nobody is in the vehicle. 
● The windows are closed before the alarm is set. 
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
Deactivating or stopping the alarm 
     
        
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Operation of each component
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Ty pe  D 
Master keys
Operating the wireless remote con- 
trol function ( P. 154)
Va l e t  k e y 
Key number plate
Type E (vehicles with smart entry & start system) 
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart entry & start 
system ( P. 184) 
• Operating the wireless remote 
control function ( P. 154)
Mechanical keys 
Key number plate
Type F (vehicles with smart entry & start system) 
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart entry & start 
system ( P. 184) 
• Operating the wireless remote 
control function ( P. 154)
Mechanical keys 
Key number plate 
Mechanical keys (supplemen- 
tary keys)
Locking and unlocking the tailgate 
( P. 181)
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Vehicles without smart entry & start system 
Locks all the doors ( P. 174)
Check that the door is securely 
locked.
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 174) 
Sounds the alarm* ( P. 155)
*: If equipped
Vehicles with smart entry & start system 
Locks all the doors ( P. 174)
Check that the door is securely 
locked.
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 174) 
Releasing
To release the key, press the but- 
ton.
Folding
To stow the key back in its case,
push the key back to the stowed
position while pressing the button.
Wireless remote control (if equipped)
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Operation of each component
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To take out the mechanical key, 
slide the release lever and take 
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be 
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side. 
If the key cannot be inserted in a 
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it. 
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the 
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry func tion does not operate properly, you will 
need the mechanical key. ( P. 635)
■Panic mode (if equipped) 
■ When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant 
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 507)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system 
Carry the master key for your own use and provide the attendant with the 
valet key.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system 
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with 
the electronic key only. If there is the supplementary key, carry the supple- 
mentary key for your own use as well as the mechanical key.
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart entry & start sys- 
tem)
When   is pressed for longer than 
about one second, an alarm will sound 
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to 
break into or damage your vehicle. 
To stop the alarm, press any button on the 
wireless remote control.