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The system assists you with steering
the vehicle. If the engine is off or if the
power steering system becomes
inoperative, the vehicle may still be
steered, but it will require increased
steering effort.
Also, the steering effort becomes
K H D Y L H U D V W K H Y H K L F O H
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Heated steering wheel
(if equipped)
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When the ignition switch is in the ON
position or when the engine is run-
ning, press the heated steering wheel
button to warm the steering wheel.
The indicator on the button will illumi-
nate.
To turn the heated steering wheel off,
press the button again. The indicator
on the button will turn off.
i Information
7he heated steering wheel will turn off
automatically approximately 30 min-
utes after the heated steering wheel is
turned on.
NOTICE
Do not install any cover or acces-
sory on the steering wheel. This
cover or accessory could cause
damage to the heated steering
wheel system.
Horn
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To sound the horn, press the area
indicated by the horn symbol on your
steering wheel (see illustration). The
horn will operate only when this area
is pressed.
NOTICE
Do not strike the horn severely to
operate it, or hit it with your fist. Do
not press on the horn with a sharp-
pointed object.
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WARNING
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Do not hold the part (gas lifter) that
supports the tailgate. Be aware
that the deformation of the part
may cause vehicle damage and a
risk of safety accident.
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Opening the fuel filler door
OAC3059021R
The fuel filler door must be opened
from inside the vehicle by pulling up
the fuel filler door opener.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Pull the fuel filler door opener up.
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3. Pull the fuel filler door out (1) to
fully open.
4. To remove the fuel tank cap (2),
turn it counterclockwise. You may
hear a hissing noise as the pres-
sure inside the tank equalizes.
5. Place the cap on the fuel filler door
(3).
i Information
If the fuel filler door does not open
because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the door to break the
ice and release the door. 'o not pry on
the door. If necessary, spray around
the door with an approved de-icer fluid
(do not use radiator anti-free ]e) or
move the vehicle to a warm place and
allow the ice to melt.
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NOTICE
If the driver exits the vehicle
through another door besides the
driver door, the battery saver func-
tion does not operate and the
headlight delay function does not
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This may cause the battery to dis-
charge. To avoid battery dis-
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manually from the headlight switch
before exiting the vehicle.
Daytime running light (DRL)
(if equipped)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
can make it easier for others to see
the front of your vehicle during the
day, especially after dawn and before
sunset.
The DRL system will turn the dedi-
cated light OFF when:
1. The parking brake is applied.
2. The engine is turned off.
Headlight levelling device
OAC3059028R
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according to the number of the pas-
sengers and loading weight in the
luggage area, turn the beam levelling
switch.
The higher the number on the switch
position, the lower the headlight
beam level. Always keep the head-
light beam at the proper levelling
position, or headlights may dazzle
other road users.
/ L V W H G E H O R Z D U H H [ D P S O H V R I D S S U R-
priate switch settings for varying
loads. For loading conditions other
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position to the most similar situation.
Loading conditionSwitch position
Driver only0
Driver + Front pas-
senger0
Full passengers
(including driver)1
Full passengers
(including driver) +
0 D [ L P X P S H U P L V V L E O H
loading2
' U L Y H U 0 D [ L P X P
permissible loading 3
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Front Room Lights
OAC3059029TU
: The front or rear room lights
come on when the front or
rear doors are opened if the
engine is running or not. When
doors are unlocked by the
remote key or smart key, the
front and rear lights come on
I R U D S S U R [ L P D W H O \ V H F R Q G V
as long as any door is not
opened. The front and rear
room lights go out gradually
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onds if the door is closed.
However, if the ignition switch
is in the ON position or all
doors are locked, the front and
rear lights will turn off. If a door
is opened with the ignition
switch in the ACC position or
the OFF position, the front and
rear lights stay on for about 20
minutes.
: With the Front Room Light in
this position, the front and rear
room lights remain on at all
times.
: With the Front Room Light in
this position the front and rear
room lights remain off at all
times.
Luggage compartment light
OAC3059063TU
The luggage compartment light comes
on when the tailgate is opened.
NOTICE
The luggage compartment comes
on as long as the tailgate lid is
open. To prevent unnecessary
charging system drain, close the
tailgate lid securely after using the
tailgate.
Glove box light (if equipped)
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W K H J O R Y H E R [ L V R S H Q H G
The parking lights or headlights must
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tion.
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Heating and air conditioning
1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired posi-
tion.
To improve the effectiveness of
heating and cooling :
- Heating:
- Cooling:
Mode selection
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3. Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
4. Set the air intake control to Fresh
mode.
5. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
6. If air conditioning is desired, turn
the air conditioning system on.
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i Information
‡ When using the air conditioning sys-
tem, monitor the temperature gauge
closely whilst driving up hills or in
heavy traffic when outside tempera-
tures are high. Air conditioning sys-
tem operation may cause engine
overheating. Continue to use the
blower fan but turn the air condi-
tioning system off if the temperature
gauge indicates engine overheating.
‡ When opening the windows in humid
weather, air conditioning may create
water droplets inside the vehicle.
Since excessive water droplets may
cause damage to electrical equip-
ment, air conditioning should only
be used with the windows closed.
Air conditioning system operation
tips
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Manual heating and air condi-
tioning
The heating and cooling system can
be controlled manually by pushing
buttons other than the AUTO button.
In this case, the system works
sequentially according to the order of
buttons selected. When pressing any
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using automatic operation, the func-
tions not selected will be controlled
automatically.
1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired posi-
tion.
To improve the effectiveness of
heating and cooling, select the
mode according to the following:
- Heating :
- Cooling :
Mode selection
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3. Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
4. Set the air intake control to fresh
mode.
5. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
6. If air conditioning is desired, turn
the air conditioning system on.
7. Press the AUTO button in order to
convert to full automatic control of
the system.
