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Safety system of your vehicle
2
To reinstall the head restraint:
1. Put the head restraint poles (2) into
the holes while pressing the
release button (1).
2. Adjust the head restraint to the
appropriate height.
3. Adjust the seatback (4) forward
using the seatback angle lever (3).Seat emblem lights (if equipped)
The emblem light on the seat oper-
ates the same as the button condi-
tion of the front door lamp.
For more details, refer to "Interior
Lights" section in chapter 3.
Rear seat head restraints
The rear seats are equipped with
head restraints in all the seating
positions for the passenger's safety
and comfort.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Accessing Your Vehicle .........................................3-3
Smart Key ............................................................................3-3
Immobilizer System ...........................................................3-8
Door Locks ............................................................3-10
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle ....3-10
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle .......3-11
Automatic Door Lock and Unlock Features .............3-13
Child-Protector Rear Door Locks ...............................3-13
Theft-Alarm System ............................................3-14
Steering Wheel .....................................................3-15
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .....................................3-15
Tilt Steering / Telescope Steering ..............................3-16
Horn ....................................................................................3-16
Mirrors ...................................................................3-17
Inside Rearview Mirror ..................................................3-17
Side View Mirrors ...........................................................3-18
Windows ................................................................3-21
Power Windows ...............................................................3-22
Exterior Features .................................................3-25
Hood ...................................................................................3-25
Liftgate ..............................................................................3-26
Fuel Filler Door ................................................................3-28
Instrument cluster................................................3-31
Instrument Cluster Control............................................3-32
Gauges and Meters ........................................................3-33
Transmission shift indicator .........................................3-36
Warning and Indicator Lights .......................................3-38
LCD Display Messages ...................................................3-48
LCD Display ...........................................................3-54
LCD Display Control ........................................................3-54
LCD Display Modes .........................................................3-55
Trip Computer .......................................................3-64
Lighting..................................................................3-68
Exterior Lights .................................................................3-68
Interior Lights...................................................................3-72
High Beam Assist (HBA) .....................................3-75
System operation ............................................................3-76
System malfunction and limitations ...........................3-77
Wipers And Washers ...........................................3-79
Windshield Wipers...........................................................3-79
Windshield Washers .......................................................3-80
Rear Window Wiper and Washer ................................3-81
Rear View Monitor (RVM) ..................................3-82
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Instrument Cluster Control
Adjusting instrument cluster
illumination
When the vehicle's position lights or
headlights are on, press the illumina-
tion control button to adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel
illumination.
When pressing the illumination con-
trol button, the interior switch illumi-
nation intensity is also adjusted.• The brightness of the instrument
panel illumination is displayed.
• If the brightness reaches the maxi-
mum or minimum level, a chime
will sound.
For information regarding the illu-
mination setting on your audio dis-
play, refer to the "Setup" section of
your Audio or Navigation manual. Never adjust the instrument
cluster while driving. Doing so
could lead to driver distraction
which may cause an accident
and lead to vehicle damage,
serious injury, or death.
WARNING
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Daytime running light (DRL)
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 lamp OFF when :
• The headlamps are ON.
• The parking lamps are ON.
• The vehicle is turned off.
• The parking brake is engaged.
Interior Lights
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the vehi-
cle is turned off or the battery will
discharge.
Interior lamp AUTO cut
The interior lamps will automatically
go off approximately 20 minutes after
the engine is turned off and the
doors are closed. If a door is opened,
the lamp will go off 40 minutes after
the engine is turned off. If the doors
are locked by the smart key and the
vehicle enters the armed stage of the
theft alarm system, the lamps will go
off five seconds later.
Front lamps
Front Map Lamp (1) :
Press either lenses to turn the map
lamp on or off. This light produces a
spot beam for convenient use as a
map lamp at night or as a personal
lamp for the driver and the front pas-
senger.
NOTICE
Convenient features of your vehicle
Do not use the interior lights
when driving in the dark. The
interior lights may obscure your
view and cause an accident.
WARNING
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Driving your vehicle
Before Entering the Vehicle
• Be sure all windows, outside mir-
ror(s), and outside lights are clean
and unobstructed.
• Remove frost, snow, or ice.
• Visually check the tires for uneven
wear and damage.
• Check under the vehicle for any
sign of leaks.
• Be sure there are no obstacles
behind you if you intend to back up.
Before Starting
• Make sure the hood, the liftgate,
and the doors are securely closed
and locked.
• Adjust the position of the seat and
steering wheel.
• Adjust the inside and side view mir-
rors.
• Verify all the lights work.
• Fasten your seatbelt. Check that all
passengers have fastened their
seatbelts.
• Check the gauges and indicators in
the instrument panel and the mes-
sages on the instrument display
when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
• Check that any items you are car-
rying are stored properly or fas-
tened down securely. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide vari-
ety of automobile components
including components found in
the interior furnishings in a
vehicle, contain or emit harmful
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
birth defects and reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and cer-
tain products of components
contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive
harm.WARNING
BEFORE DRIVING
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Maintenance
1. Using a flat-head screwdriver,
gently pry the lens from the interi-
or light housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Align the lens tabs with the interior
light housing notches and snap
the lens into place.
Be careful not to damage the
cover, tab, and plastic housing.
NOTICE
Prior to working on the Interior
Lights, ensure that the "OFF"
button is depressed to avoid
burning your fingers or receiv-
ing an electric shock.
WARNING
Map lamp, room lamp, vanity mirror lamp and luggage compartment lamp
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■Map lamp
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■Room lamp
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■Vanity mirror lamp
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■Luggage compartment lamp