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Press the button to open the glove
box.
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob.
Glove box
Console box
When closing the lid, pass the wire of the
electronic device through the location
indicated in the illustration.
After closing the lid, check that the wiring
of the device does not interfere with the
lid.
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Interior features
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Other interior features
To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
To use the side extender, place
the visor in the side position,
then slide it backward. (if
equipped)
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover
is opened. (if equipped)
Sun visors
Vanity mirrors
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6Maintenance and care
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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 326
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 330 6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ................... 333
General maintenance........ 336
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 340
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 341
Hood ................................. 344
Positioning a floor jack ...... 346
Engine compartment ......... 347
Tires .................................. 362
Tire inflation pressure ....... 372
Wheels .............................. 376
Air conditioning filter.......... 379
Wireless remote control/electronic key
battery ............................. 383
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 387
Headlight aim (vehicles with front fog lights) ......... 391
Light bulbs......................... 393
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Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a h ard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ To prevent damage to th e windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and then the passenger side. When returning the
wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger sid e first.
■ When using a high pressure car wash
● When washing the vehicle, do not let water of the high pressure washer hit
directly or the vicinity of the camera. Due to the shock from t he high pres-
sure water, it is possible the device may not operate as normal .
● Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin man ufactured
cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be dam aged if
they come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
● Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from th e vehicle
body. Otherwise resin section, such as moldings and bumpers, ma y be
deformed and damaged.
Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle in the same place.
● Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously.
If water enters the air conditioning system intake located near the lower
part of the windshield, the air conditioning system may not ope rate cor-
rectly.
■ When raising the windshield wiper arms
Make sure to hold the hook parts of the
wiper arms to raise them.
Do not hold only the wiper blades when
raising them, or it may cause deformation
of the wiper blades.
Hook parts
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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discol or the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasol ine,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
● Do not use a polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended perio ds of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if wate r comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio syste m above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not to uch the lens.
( P. 224)
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
● Do not use a glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth da mpened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the w indow in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.
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Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly andlock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function prop-erly?
Lights • Do all of the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake switch operate nor-
mally?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correctamount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds com- ing from the steering wheel.
ItemsCheck points
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Light bulbs
( P. 3 9 3 )
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser (
P. 352)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P. 372)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 3 5 9 )• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and eng ine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc., right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and r ags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or t he bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
ItemsParts and tools
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Hood
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Move the auxiliary catch lever
to side direction and lift the
hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting
the support rod into the slot.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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