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6-4. Using the other interior  
features 
Other interior features ........548 
• Sun visors ......................548 
• Vanity mirror ..................548 
• Clock .............................549
• Power outlets .................550
• Grocery bag hooks ........552
• Coat hooks ....................553
• Armrest ..........................553 
7-1. Maintenance and care 
Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle exterior ..........556 
Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle interior ...........560 
7-2. Maintenance 
Maintenance  
requirements....................563 
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance 
Do-it-yourself service  
precautions ......................566 
Hood ..................................568 
Engine compartment..........570 
Tires ...................................590 
Tire inflation pressure ........593 
Wheels ...............................595 
Air conditioning filter ..........597 
Wireless remote control/ 
electronic key battery.......599 
Checking and  
replacing fuses ................602 
Light bulbs .........................607 
8-1. Essential information 
Emergency flashers .......... 624 
If your vehicle has to  
be stopped in an 
emergency ...................... 625 
8-2. Steps to take in an  
emergency 
If your vehicle needs  
to be towed ..................... 627 
If you think something is  
wrong .............................. 632 
Fuel pump shut off  
system (gasoline engine 
only) ................................ 633 
If a warning light turns on  
or a warning buzzer  
sounds ............................ 634 
If a warning message is  
displayed ......................... 643 
If you have a flat tire .......... 649 
If the engine will not  
start ................................. 666 
If the electronic key does  
not operate properly 
(vehicles with smart  
entry & start system) ....... 668 
If the vehicle battery is  
discharged ...................... 672 
If your vehicle  
overheats ........................ 678 
If you run out of fuel  
and the engine stalls  
(diesel engine only) ......... 682 
If the vehicle becomes  
stuck................................ 683
7Maintenance and care
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23Pictorial index
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Audio remote control switches*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 444 
Talk switch*1, 2, 3
Meter control switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 152 
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 375 
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with Yaw Assist Function)  
switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 350 
“DISP” button*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 148
Cruise control switch*1
Dynamic radar cruise control*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 367 
Cruise control*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 383 
Tilt steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 242 
Telephone switches*1, 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 152, 486
*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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31Pictorial index
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Audio remote control switches*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 444 
Talk switch*1, 2, 3
Meter control switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 152 
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 375 
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with Yaw Assist Function)  
switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 350 
“DISP” button*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 148
Cruise control switch*1
Dynamic radar cruise control*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 367 
Cruise control*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 383 
Tilt steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 242 
Telephone switches*1, 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 152, 486
*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 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 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 
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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1301-4. Theft deterrent system
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Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
Except for Kazakhstan, Armenia and Morocco 
● Unlock the doors. 
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a 
few seconds.)
For Kazakhstan, Armenia 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. 166)
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. 198) 
• Operating the wireless remote 
control function ( P. 166)
Mechanical keys 
Key number plate
Type F (vehicles with smart entry & start system) 
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart entry & start 
system ( P. 198) 
• Operating the wireless remote 
control function ( P. 166)
Mechanical keys 
Key number plate 
Mechanical keys (supplemen- 
tary keys)
Locking and unlocking the tailgate 
( P. 195)
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1663-1. Key information
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Vehicles without smart entry & start system 
Locks all the doors ( P. 188)
Check that the door is securely 
locked.
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 188) 
Sounds the alarm* ( P. 167)
*: If equipped
Vehicles with smart entry & start system 
Locks all the doors ( P. 188)
Check that the door is securely 
locked.
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 188) 
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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Using the master key (type C and D)
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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. 668)
■Panic mode (if equipped) 
■ When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant 
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 541)
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.