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Features of your vehicle
Rear View Monitor will activate with
the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button in the ON and
the shift lever in the R (Reverse) posi-
tion.
The rear view monitor may be turned
off by pressing the ON/OFF button
when the rear view monitor is activat-
ed.To turn the camera on again, press
the ON/OFF button again when the
ignition switch is on and the shift
lever is in R (Reverse). Also, the
camera will turn on automatically
whenever the ignition switch is
turned off and on again.
• This system is a supplementary
function only. It is the responsibility
of the driver to always check the
inside/outside rearview mirrors and
the area behind the vehicle before
and while backing up because
there is a dead zone that can't be
seen by the camera.
• Always keep the camera lens clean. If lens is covered with for-
eign matter, the camera may not
operate normally.
❈If your vehicle is equipped with an
Infotainment System, rearview dis-
play will show through the
Infotainment System, monitor
while backing-up. Refer to a sepa-
rately supplied manual for detailed
information.
REAR VIEW MONITOR (RVM)
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WARNING - Backing up &
using camera
Never rely solely on the rear view
camera when backing. You must
always use methods of viewing
the area behind you including
looking over both shoulders as
well as continuously checking all
three rear view mirrors. Due to
the difficulty of ensuring that the
area behind you remains clear,
always back slowly and stop
immediately if you even suspect .
This system is a supplemental
system that shows behind the
vehicle through the rearview dis-
play mirror while backing up. If
the vehicle is equipped with a
navigation system, then the sys-
tem will display on the screen.

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• When driving downhill or uphill.
• When only part of the vehicle infront is visible on a crossroad or
curved road.
• When there is a traffic light, reflect- ing sign, flashing sign or mirror.
• When the road conditions are bad such as being wet or covered with
snow.
• When the front vehicle’s head- lamps are off but the fog lamps on.
• When a vehicle suddenly appears from a curve.
• When the vehicle is tilted from a flat tire or being towed.
• When the LKA (Lane Keeping Assist) warning light illuminates.✽NOTICE
• Do not place any accessories,stickers or tint the windshield.
• Have on the windshield glass replaced from an authorized deal-
e r.
• Do not remove or damage related parts of the High Beam Assist sys-
tem.
• Be careful that water doesn’t get into the High Beam Assist unit.
• Do not place objects on the dash- board that reflect light such as
mirrors, white paper, etc. The sys-
tem may not function properly if
sunlight is reflected.
• At times, the Smart High Beam system may not operate due to sys-
tem limitations. Always check the
road conditions for your safety.
When the system does not operate
normally, manually change
between the high beam and low
beam.
• While other beeps such as the seat belt warning sound are in opera-
tion and override the LKA alarm-
ing system, LKA beeps may not
occur.
Turn signals and lane change
signals
The ignition switch must be on for the
turn signals to function. To turn on
the turn signals, move the lever up or
down (A). The green arrow indicators
on the instrument panel indicate
which turn signal is operating.
They will self-cancel after a turn is
completed. If the indicator continues
to flash after a turn, manually return
the lever to the OFF position.
To signal a lane change, move the
turn signal lever slightly and hold it in
position (B). The lever will return to
the OFF position when released.
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Features of your vehicle
Liftgate room lamp
The liftgate room lamp comes on
when the liftgate is opened.
✽NOTICE
The liftgate lamp comes on as long
as the liftgate lid is open. To prevent
unnecessary charging system drain,
close the liftgate lid securely after
using the liftgate.
Glove box lamp
The glove box lamp comes on when
the glove box is opened.
To prevent unnecessary battery
drain, close the glove box securely
after using the glove box.
Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped)
Push the switch to turn the light on or
off.
• : The lamp will turn on if thisbutton is pressed.
• : The lamp will turn off if this button is pressed.
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CAUTION - Vanity mirror
lamp
Always have the switch in theoff position when the vanity mir-ror lamp is not in use. If the sunvisor is closed without the lampoff, it may discharge the batteryor damage the sun visor.

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Features of your vehicle
If you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to “Windshield
defrosting and defogging” in this sec-
tion.
Rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from
the rear window, while the engine is
running.
To activate the rear window
defroster, press the rear window
defroster button located in the center
facia switch panel. The indicator on
the rear window defroster button illu-
minates when the defroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of
snow on the rear window, brush it off
before operating the rear defroster.The rear window defroster automati-
cally turns off after approximately 20
minutes or when the ignition switch is
turned off. To turn off the defroster,
press the rear window defroster button
again.
Outside rearview mirror defroster
(if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the
outside rearview mirror defrosters,
they will operate at the same time you
turn on the rear window defroster.
Wiper deicer (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the
wiper deicer, it will operate at the
same time you turn on the rear win-
dow defroster.
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CAUTION - Conductors
To prevent damage to the con-ductors bonded to the insidesurface of the rear window,never use sharp instruments orwindow cleaners containingabrasives to clean the window.
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■ Type B

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• For maximum defrosting, set thetemperature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speed
control to the highest speed.
• If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set
the mode to the floor-defrost posi-
tion.
• Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear win-
dow, outside rear view mirrors, and
all side windows.
• Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to
improve heater and defroster effi-
ciency and to reduce the probabili-
ty of fogging up the inside of the
windshield.Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desired position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air con- ditioning will be selected automat-
ically.
If the air conditioning and/or outside
(fresh) air position are not selected
automatically, press the correspon-
ding button manually.
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING - Windshield
heating
Do not use the or posi-
tion during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temper-
ature of the outside air and the
windshield could cause the
outer surface of the windshield
to fog up, causing loss of visi-
bility. In this case, set the mode
selection to the position
and fan speed control to the
lower speed.
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Features of your vehicle
Two types of luggage board
levels (if equipped)
If the vehicle is equipped with a TMK
(Tire Mobility Kit) or a temporary tire,
you can make the luggage board to
flat (Type A) or lower it another level
(Type B) for more luggage storage.When you use the luggage board
(Type B), you should put it between
guides (1).
However, if the vehicle is equipped
with a full spare tire, you can only
make the luggage board flat (Type A).
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■ Type A
CAUTION
• Do not open the sunglass
holder while the vehicle ismoving. The rear view mirror ofthe vehicle can be blocked byan opened sunglass holder.
• Do not put the glasses forcibly into a sunglass holder to pre-vent breakage or deformationof the glasses. It may causebodily injury if you try to openit forcibly when the glassesare jammed in the holder.

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Air ventilation seat (if equipped)
The temperature setting of the seat
changes according to the switch
position.
• If you want to ventilate your seatcushion, press the switch (blue
color).
• Each time you press the button, the airflow will change as follows:
■ Front seat • The seat warmer (with air ventila-
tion) defaults to the OFF position
whenever the ignition switch is
turned on.
Sun visor
Use the sun visor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use the sun visor, pull it downward.
To use the sun visor for the side win-
dow, pull it downward, unsnap it from
the bracket (1) and swing it to the
side (2).
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
visor and slide the mirror cover (3).
Adjust the sun visor extension for-
ward or backward (4).
The ticket holder (5) is provided for
holding a tollgate ticket.
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CAUTION - Seat damage
• When cleaning the seats, do
not use an organic solventsuch as paint thinner, ben-zene, alcohol and gasoline.Doing so may damage the airventilation seat.
• Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the seat. Thosethings may damage the airventilation seat.
• Be careful not to spill liquid such as water or beverages onthe seat. If you spill some liquid,wipe the seat with a dry towel.Before using the air ventilationseat, dry the seat completely.
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Features of your vehicle
* The actual sun visor lamp in the vehi-cle may differ from the illustration.Power outlet
The power outlet is designed to pro-
vide power for mobile telephones or
other devices designed to operate
with vehicle electrical systems. The
devices should draw less than 10
amps with the engine running. • Use the power outlet only when the
engine is running and remove the
accessory plug after use. Using the
accessory plug for prolonged peri-
ods of time with the engine off could
cause the battery to discharge.
• Only use 12V electric accessories which are less than 10A in electric
capacity.
• Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operating level when
using the power outlet.
• Close the cover when not in use.
• Some electronic devices can cause electronic interference when
plugged into a vehicle’s power out-
let. These devices may cause
excessive audio static and malfunc-
tions in other electronic systems or
devices used in your vehicle.
• Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good contact is not made, the
plug may overheat and the fuse
may open.
CAUTION- Vanity mirror
lamp
If you use the vanity mirror lamp,turn off the lamp before return-ing the sun visor to its originalposition, otherwise it couldresult in battery discharge andpossible sun visor damage.
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■ Front seat
■Rear seat (if equipped)