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Console box (inside)
Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob to release the lock.
Open the lid.
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Luggage compartment (vehi-
cles without the 120 V AC)Luggage compartment (vehi-
cles with the 120 V AC)
Open the lid.
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■The power outlets can be used when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ When turning the engine switch off
Disconnect electrical devices with charging functions, such as mobile battery
packs.
If such devices are left connected, the engine switch may not b e turned off
normally.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damaging the power outlets
Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in u se.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cau se a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the eng ine is off.
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The USB charging ports are used to supply 2.1 A of electricity at 5 V
to external devices (power consumption of 10.5 W).
The USB charging ports are for charging only. They are not desi gned
for data transfer or other purposes.
Depending on the external device, it may not charge properly. R efer to
the manual included with the dev ice before using a USB charging
port.
■Using the USB charging ports
Open the lid.
■ The USB charging ports can be used when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ Situations in which the USB charg ing ports may not operate correctly
● If a device which consumes more than 2.1 A at 5 V (10.5 W) is connected
● If a device designed to communicate with a personal computer, s uch as a
USB memory device, is connected
● If the connected external device is turned off (depending on de vice)
● If the temperature inside the vehicle is high, such as after the vehicle has
been parked in the sun
■ About connected external devices
Depending on the connected external device, charging may occasi onally be
suspended and then start again. This is not a malfunction.
USB charging ports
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the USB charging ports
● Do not insert foreign objects into the ports.
● Do not spill water or other liquids into the ports.
● When the USB charging ports are not in use, close the lids. If a foreign
object or liquid enters a port may cause a short circuit.
● Do not apply excessive force to or impact the USB charging port s.
● Do not disassemble or modify the USB charging ports.
■ To prevent damage to external devices
● Do not leave external devices in the vehicle. The temperature i nside the
vehicle may become high, resulting in damage to an external dev ice.
● Do not push down on or apply unnecessary force to an external device or
the cable of an external device while it is connected.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the USB charging ports for a long period of time wit h the engine
stopped.
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Pull down the armrest for use.
An assist grip (type A) installed on
the ceiling can be used to support
your body while sitting on the
seat.
An assist grip (type B) installed on
the pillar can be used when get-
ting in or out of the vehicle and
others.
Assist grip (type A)
Assist grip (type B)
Armrest
NOTICE
Do not apply too much load on the armrest.
Assist grips
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WARNING
■Assist grip (type A)
Do not use the assist grip (type A) when getting in or out of t he vehicle or
rising from your seat.
NOTICE
Do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load on the assist grip.
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The garage door opener (HomeLink® Universal Transceiver) is manu-
factured under license from HomeLink®.
The HomeLink
® compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming method below a ppropriate for the device.
HomeLink
® Indicator light
Garage door operation indica-
tors ( P. 386)
Buttons
■Before programming HomeLink®
● During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or
other devices may operate. For this reason, make sure that peo-
ple and objects are clear of the garage door or other devices t o
prevent injury or other potential harm.
● It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the remote
control transmitter for mo re accurate programming.
● Garage door openers manufactur ed after 1995 may be equipped
with rolling code protection. If this is the case, you will nee d a
stepladder or other sturdy, safe device to reach the “learn” or
“smart” button on the gar age door opener motor.
Garage door opener
: If equipped
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems,
security systems, and other devices.
Programming the HomeLink®
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Programming HomeLink®
Steps through must be perfo
rmed within 60 seconds, other-
wise the indicator light will st op flashing and programming wil l not
be able to be completed.
Press and release the HomeLink
® button you want to program
and check that the HomeLink® indicator light flashes orange.
Point the remote control
transmitter for the device 1 to
3 in. (25 to 75 mm) from the
HomeLink
® buttons.
Keep the HomeLink® indicator
light in view while programming.
Program a device.
Programming a device other than an entry gate (for U.S.A. own-
ers)
Press and hold the HomeLink
® button you want to program and the
remote control transmitter button simultaneously. When the Home -
Link
® indicator light changes from slowly flashing orange to rapidly
flashing green (rolling code) or continuously lit green (fixed code),
release both buttons.
Programming an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)/Programming a
device in the Canadian market
With one hand, press and hold the HomeLink
® button you want to
program. With your other hand, press and release the remote con -
trol transmitter button every 2 seconds and repeat this cycle u ntil
the HomeLink
® indicator light starts to flash rapidly. Then, release
the buttons.
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Test the HomeLink® operation by pressing the newly pro-
grammed button and observi ng the indicator light:
● If the indicator light is solid/continuous, programming has bee n
completed and your device should activate when the Home-
Link
® button is pre ssed and released.
● If the indicator light blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and then tu rns
into a solid/continuous light, proceed to the heading “Program-
ming a rolling code system”.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of
the remaining HomeLink® buttons.
■Programming a rolling code system
2 or more people may be necessary to complete rolling code pro-
gramming.
Locate the “learn” or “smart”
button on the garage door
opener motor in the garage.
This button can usually be found
where the hanging antenna wire
is attached to the unit. The
name and color of the button
may vary by manufacturer.
Please refer to the owner’s man-
ual supplied with the garage
door opener motor for details.
Press and release the “learn”
or “smart” button.
Perform within 30 sec-
onds after performing .
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