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Auto reverse user settings
If you cannot secure enough visibility
with the angles provided as factory
default conditions, you can readjust and
store the angles of outside rear view
mirrors.
The factory default angles of the right
and left rear view mirrors might be set
differently to improve visibility.
1. Set the shift button to P (Parking).
Make sure that the vehicle is stopped
and the mirrors are not working.
2. Position the lever to L (left) or R (right) depending on the mirror that you
want adjust.
3. Step on the break pedal and shift the shift button to R (Reverse).
4. When the downward movement of the rear view mirror is finished, adjust
the mirror to the desired angle by
pressing the switches, ▼, ▲ , W , X .
5. If you shift the shift button to a position other than R (Reverse), or
change the rear view mirror selector
lever to the neutral position, and
the automatic return of the mirror is
finished, the adjusted angle will be
automatically saved.
6. You can adjust the rear view mirror on the other side by following the same
procedures (1-5). How to reset auto reverse user
settings
If you want to change the automatic
control function of rear view mirrors to
factory-default conditions, follow the
steps below.
1. Shift the shift button to P (Park). Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped and
the mirrors is not working.
2. Choose the mirror to be adjusted by positioning the lever to L (left) or R
(right).
3. Step on the brake pedal and shift the shift button to R (Reverse).
4. When the downward movement of the rear view mirror is finished, press
the switch ▲ to locate the mirror in
the position higher than before (P, N
or D).
(Adjust the mirror in the higher
position compared to its position in
the driving mode.)
5. It is initialized when the shift button is shifted to a position other than
R (Reverse), or the rear view mirror
selector lever is changed to the
neutral position. (Initialized position
will be applied from next operation.)
6. You can initialize settings for the mirror on the other side by following
the same procedures (1-5).
CAUTION
Following the procedures in an orderly
manner to change or initialize the auto
reversing user settings.
If you move to the next step before
completing the previous one, the
changed angle may not be changed or
initialization may not work properly.
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Hood
Opening the hood
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1. Park the vehicle and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
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3. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push up the secondary
latch (1) inside of the hood center and lift the hood.
After the hood has been lifted halfway,
it will raise completely by itself. Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check in and
around the engine compartment to
ensure the following:
- Any tools or other loose objects are removed from the engine room
area or hood opening area
- All glove, rags, or other combustible material is removed
from the engine compartment
- All filler caps are tightly and correctly installed
2. Lower the hood halfway (lifted approximately 30 cm (12 in.) from the
closed position) and push down to
securely lock in place. Then double
check to be sure the hood is secure.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is
not securely locked. Open it again and
close it with more force.
WARNING
[ Before closing the hood, ensure
all obstructions are removed from
around the hood opening.
[ Always double check to be sure that
the hood is firmly latched before
driving away. Check there is no
hood open warning light or message
displayed on the instrument cluster.
Driving with the hood opened may
cause a total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.
[ Do not move the vehicle with the
hood in the raised position, as vision
is obstructed, which might result in
an accident, and the hood could fall or be damaged.
EXTERIOR FEATURES
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Tailgate
Opening the tailgate
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Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and
set the parking brake.
Then do one of the following:
1. Unlock all doors with the Door Unlock button on your smart key. Press the
tailgate handle button and open the
tailgate.
2. Press and hold the Tailgate Open button on the smart key. Press the
tailgate handle button and open the
tailgate.
3. With the Smart Key in your possession, press the tailgate handle
button and open the tailgate.
Closing the tailgate
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Lower the tailgate lid and press down
until it locks. To be sure the tailgate lid is
securely fastened, always check by trying
to pull it up again without pressing the
tailgate handle button.
WARNING
Always keep the tailgate lid completely
closed while the vehicle is in motion. If
it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases containing carbon monoxide
(CO) may enter the vehicle and serious
illness or death may result.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the tailgate lift
cylinders and the attached hardware,
always close the tailgate before driving.
Information
In cold and wet climates, tailgate lock and tailgate mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
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