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Maintenance
Caring for the leather seats - Vacuum the seat periodically toremove dust and sand on the
seat. It will prevent abrasion or
damage of the leather and main-
tain its quality.
- Wipe the natural leather seat cover often with dry or soft cloth.
- Use of proper leather protective may prevent abrasion of the
cover and helps maintain the
color. Be sure to read the instruc-
tions and consult a specialist
when using leather coating or
protective agent.
- Light colored (beige, cream beige) leather is easily contami-
nated and the stain is noticeable.
Clean the seats frequently.
- Avoid wiping with wet cloth. It may cause the surface to crack. Cleaning the leather seats
- Remove all contaminationsinstantly. Refer to instructions
below for removal of each con-
taminant.
- Cosmetic products (sunscreen, foundation, etc.)
Apply cleansing cream on a cloth
and wipe the contaminate spot.
Wipe off the cream with a wet
cloth and remove water with a dry
cloth.
- Beverages (coffee, soft drink, etc.)
Apply a small amount of neutral
detergent and wipe until contami-
nations do not smear.
- Oil Remove oil instantly with
absorbable cloth and wipe with
stain remover used only for natu-
ral leather.
- Chewing gum Harden the gum with ice and
remove gradually.
Cleaning the seat belt webbing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow
the instructions provided with the
soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the
webbing because this may weaken
the seat belt.
Cleaning the interior windowglass
If the interior glass surfaces of the
vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-
ered with an oily, greasy or waxy
film), they should be cleaned with
glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the glass cleaner container.
Do not scrape or scratch the
inside of the rear window. This
may result in damage to the rear
window defroster grid.
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Accessing your vehicle .....................................................3-3Immobilizer System....................................................3-\
11
Remote key...................................................................3-3
Remote key precautions ...............................................3-5
Smart key......................................................................3-\
6
Smart key precautions ..................................................3-9
Air bag warning labels ....................................................2-67
Air bags ........................................................................\
...2-43 Additional safety precautions .....................................2-66
Air bag collision sensors ............................................2-60
Air bag inflation conditions .......................................2-62
Air bag non-inflation conditions ................................2-63
Air bag warning labels ...............................................2-67
Curtain air bags ..........................................................2-48
Do not install a child restraint on the front passenger seat..........................................................2-59
Driver's air bag ...........................................................2-45
Driver's knee airbag....................................................2-45
How does the air bags system operate? .....................2-49
Occupant classification system (OCS) .......................2-55
Passenger's front air bag.............................................2-45
Side air bags ...............................................................2-47
SRS Care ....................................................................2-65\
SRS components and functions..................................2-49
What to expect after an air bag inflates .....................2-54 Where are the air bags? ..............................................2-45
Why didn't my air bag go off in a collision ...............2-60
Air cleaner.......................................................................7\
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Air conditioning system specification ..............................8-6
Airconditioning system Automatic climate control system............................3-123
Manual climate control system ................................3-114
Antenna ........................................................................\
.....4-2
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .......................................5-42
Appearance care..............................................................7-75 Exterior care ...............................................................7-75
Interior care ................................................................7-80
Armrest (Rear seats) .......................................................2-14
Audio (Display Audio)/Video/Navigation System (AVN) ........................................................................\
....4-4
Audio remote control ........................................................4-3
Audio system Audio remote control ...................................................4-3
Auto defogging system .................................................3-137
Auto door lock/unlock features ......................................3-15 Impact sensing door unlock .......................................3-15
Shift lever auto door lock ...........................................3-15
Speed sensing door lock .............................................3-15
Auto light position ..........................................................3-99
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Capacities (Lubricants) .....................................................3-7
CareExterior care ...............................................................7-75
Interior care ................................................................7-80
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
38
Cartridge type fuse..........................................................7-56
Center console storage ..................................................3-140
Central door lock switch .................................................3-14
Certification label ...........................................................8-10
Chains Tire chains ................................................................5-137
Changing a tire with TPMS ............................................6-13
Checking tire inflation pressure ......................................7-40
Child restraint system (CRS) ..........................................2-33 Booster seats...............................................................2-36
Children always in the rear ........................................2-33
Forward-facing child restraint system........................2-35
Installing a child restraint system (CRS) ...................2-36
Lower anchors and tether for children (LATCH system) .....................................................2-37
Rearward-facing child restraint system......................2-34
Securing a child restraint seat with "Tether Anchor" system ..........................................3-39
Securing a child restraint system with the LATCH anchors system ..........................................2-38
Securing a child restraint with a lap/shoulder belt.....3-40
Selecting a child restraint system (CRS) ...................2-34 Child-protector rear door locks.......................................3-16
Climate control air filter .................................................7-31
Clock ........................................................................\
.....3-147
Clothes hanger ..............................................................3-147
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................3-53
Compact spare tire replacement .....................................7-43
Coolant ........................................................................\
....7-23
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ...................................7-23
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-83
Cruise control system....................................................5-113
Cup holder.....................................................................3-1\
42
Curtain air bags ...............................................................2-48
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel
illumination..................................................................3-55
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................3-53
Day/night rearview mirror ..............................................3-23
Daytime running light (DRL) .........................................3-99
Defogging (Windshield) ...............................................3-134
Defroster (Rear window) ..............................................3-113
Defrosting (Windshield) ...............................................3-134
Dimensions .......................................................................8\
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Dinghy towing ................................................................6-37
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination..................................................................3-55
Displays, see instrument cluster .....................................3-53
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Vanity mirror lamp........................................................3-108
Vehicle break-in process ...................................................F-9
Vehicle certification label ...............................................8-10
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ...........F-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ..............................8-10
Vehicle load limit ..........................................................5-141Tire loading information label..................................5-142
Vehicle modifications .......................................................F-9
Vehicle stability management (VSM).............................5-48
Volume and weight ...........................................................8-6
Warnings and indicator lights .........................................3-61
Washer fluid ....................................................................7-28\
Welcome system ...........................................................3-108
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..................................7-42
Wheel replacement .........................................................7-43
Windows ........................................................................\
.3-34 Auto down window ....................................................3-36
Auto up/down window ...............................................3-36
Automatic reverse ......................................................3-37
Power window lock switch ........................................3-38
To reset the power windows.......................................3-36
Windshield defrosting and defogging ...........................3-134
Windshield washers.......................................................3-111 Windshield wipers.........................................................3-110
Winter driving ...............................................................5-137
Snow tires .................................................................5-137
Tire chains ................................................................5-137
Wiper blades replacement ...............................................7-33
Wipers and washers ......................................................3-110 Windshield washers ..................................................3-111
Windshield wipers ....................................................3-110
Wireless cellular phone charging system......................3-145
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