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Tilt Steering / Telescope
Steering
When adjusting the steering wheel to
a comfortable position, adjust the
steering wheel so that it points
toward your chest, not toward your
face. Make sure you can see the
instrument cluster warning lights and
gauges. After adjusting, push the
steering wheel both up and down to
be certain it is locked in position.
Always adjust the position of the
steering wheel before driving.
To adjust the steering wheel angle
and height:
1. Pull down the lock-release lever (1).
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the
desired angle (2) and distance for-
ward/back (3).
3. Pull up the lock-release lever to
lock the steering wheel in place.
Information
Sometimes the lock release lever may
not engage completely. This may occur
when the gears of the locking mecha-
nism do not completely mesh. If this
occurs, pull down on the lock-release
lever, readjust the steering wheel again,
and then pull back up on the release
lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
Horn
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.
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.
NOTICE
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NEVER adjust the steering
wheel while driving. This may
cause loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.
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(1) Driver's door power window
switch
(2) Front passenger's door power
window switch
(3) Rear door (right) power window
switch
(4) Window opening and closing
(5) Automatic power window*
(6) Power window lock switch
* : if equipped
WINDOWS
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Power Windows
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position to be able to raise or lower
the windows. Each door has a Power
Window switch to control that door's
window. The driver has a Power
Window Lock switch which can block
the operation of rear passenger win-
dows. The power windows will oper-
ate for approximately 30 seconds
after the ignition switch is placed in
the ACC or LOCK/OFF position.
However, if the front doors are
opened, the Power Windows will not
operate even within the 30 second
period.
Information
• In cold and wet climates, power win-
dows may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.
• While driving with the rear win-
dows down, your vehicle may
demonstrate a wind buffeting or
pulsation noise. This noise is normal
and can be reduced or eliminated by
taking the following actions. If the
noise occurs with one or both of the
rear windows down, partially lower
both front windows approximately
one inch.
Window opening and closing
To open:
Press the window switch down to the
first detent position (4). Release the
switch when you want the window to
stop.
To close:
Pull the window switch up to the first
detent position (4). Release the win-
dow switch when you want the win-
dow to stop.
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To avoid serious injury or death,
do not extend your head, arms
or body outside the windows
while driving.
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Information
The automatic reverse feature is only
active when the "Auto Up" feature is
used by fully pulling up the switch to
the second detent.
Do not install any accessories on
the windows. The automatic reverse
feature may not operate.
Power window lock switch
The driver can disable the power
window switches on the rear passen-
ger doors by pressing the power win-
dow lock switch.
When the power window lock switch
is pressed:
• The rear passenger control will not
be able to operate the rear passen-
ger power window
• Note that the front passenger con-
trol is still able to operate the front
passenger window, and that the
driver master control can still oper-
ate all the power windows.• To prevent possible damage to
the power window system, do
not open or close two windows
or more at the same time. This
will also ensure the longevity of
the fuse.
• Never try to operate the main
switch on the driver's door and
the individual door window
switch in opposite directions at
the same time. If this is done, the
window will stop and cannot be
opened or closed.
NOTICE
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Do not allow children to play
with the power windows. Keep
the driver's door power window
lock switch in the LOCK posi-
tion. Serious injury or death can
result from unintentional win-
dow operation by a child.
WARNING
Make sure body parts or other
objects are safely out of the way
before closing the windows to
avoid injuries or vehicle damage.
Objects less than 0.16 inch
(4 mm) in diameter caught
between the window glass and
the upper window channel may
not be detected by the automatic
reverse window and the window
will not stop and reverse direc-
tion.
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Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check in
and around the engine compart-
ment 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 com-
bustible material is removed
from the engine compartment
- All filler caps are tightly and cor-
rectly installed
2. Lower the hood halfway (lifted
approximately 12 inches (30 cm)
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.
Liftgate
Opening the liftgate
Before attempting to open the lift-
gate, make sure the vehicle is in N
(Neutral). To open the liftgate, per-
form the following:
1. Unlock all doors with the Door
Unlock button on your smart key.
Press the liftgate handle button
and open the liftgate.
2. Press and hold the Liftgate Unlock
button on the smart key. Press the
liftgate handle button and open the
liftgate.
3. With the Smart Key in your pos-
session, press the liftgate handle
button and open the liftgate.
•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 dis-
played on the instrument clus-
ter. 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 posi-
tion, as vision is obstructed,
which might result in an acci-
dent, and the hood could fall
or be damaged.
WARNING •The support rod must be insert-
ed completely into the hole pro-
vided whenever you inspect the
engine compartment. This will
prevent the hood from becom-
ing dislodged and falling and
causing potential injury.
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Closing the liftgate
Lower the liftgate lid and press down
until it locks. To be sure the liftgate lid
is securely fastened, always check
by trying to pull it up again without
pressing the liftgate handle button.
Information
In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.Make certain that you close the
liftgate before driving your vehi-
cle. Possible damage may occur
to the liftgate struts and mounting
hinges if the liftgate is not closed
prior to driving.
Emergency liftgate safety
release
Your vehicle is equipped with an
emergency liftgate safety release
lever located on the bottom of the lift-
gate inside the vehicle.
To unlock and open the liftgate man-
ually from inside the luggage com-
partment, perform the following
steps:
1. Insert the mechanical key from the
key fob or a small screwdriver into
the slot at the bottom of the liftgate
inside the luggage compartment.
NOTICE
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The liftgate swings upward.
Make sure no objects or people
are near the rear of the vehicle
when opening the liftgate.
WARNING
Do not hold on to or try to pull
on the liftgate strut. Be aware
that the deformation of the lift-
gate strut may cause vehicle
damage and risk of injury.
WARNING
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2. Slide the key or screwdriver to the
right to engage the safety release
lever.
3. Push the liftgate outward and
upward.
Fuel Filler Door
Opening the fuel filler door
The fuel filler door is opened from
inside the vehicle using the fuel filler
door release lever.
1. Turn the engine off. Locate the fuel
filler door release lever on the floor
on the left side of the driver seat.
2. Pull up on the release lever.3. Pull the fuel filler door (1) outward
to access the fuel tank cap.
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.
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. Do not
pry on the door. If necessary, spray
around the door with an approved de-
icer fluid (do not use radiator anti-
freeze) or move the vehicle to a warm
place and allow the ice to melt.
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•Be aware of the location of the
emergency liftgate safety
release lever in your vehicle
and know how to open the lift-
gate using the safety release
lever.
•No one should be allowed to
occupy the luggage compart-
ment of the vehicle at any time.
The luggage compartment is a
very dangerous location in the
event of a crash.
•Use the release lever for emer-
gencies only. Use extreme cau-
tion, especially while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
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Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it
clockwise until it "clicks" one time.
2. Close the fuel filler door until it is
latched securely.•Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun refuel-
ing. You can generate a build-
up of static electricity by
touching, rubbing or sliding
against any item or fabric
capable of producing static
electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire. If you
must re-enter the vehicle, you
should once again eliminate
potentially dangerous static
electricity discharge by touch-
ing a metal part of the vehicle,
away from the fuel filler neck,
nozzle or other gasoline
source, with your bare hand.
•When using an approved
portable fuel container, be
sure to place the container on
the ground prior to refueling.
Static electricity discharge
from the container can ignite
fuel vapors causing a fire.
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. Failure to follow
these guidelines may result in
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
•Read and follow all warnings
posted at the gas station.
•Before refueling, note the
location of the Emergency
Gasoline Shut-Off, if available,
at the gas station.
•Before touching the fuel noz-
zle, you should eliminate the
potential build-up of static
electricity by touching a metal
part of the vehicle, a safe dis-
tance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas
source, with your bare hand.
•Do not use cellular phones
while refueling. Electric cur-
rent and/or electronic interfer-
ence from cellular phones can
potentially ignite fuel vapors
and cause a fire.
WARNING