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5
Interior features
Luggage compartment features
Pull the lever upwards.
Secure it with the grocery bag
hooks.
Deck Board
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WARNING
●If the deck board is opened, close it before driving. In the ev ent of sudden
braking, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the
deck board or the items stored in the auxiliary box.
● Do not place an object which is easy to roll or taller than the storable por-
tion on the deck under box.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the deck board, do not apply too much load on the
deck board.
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Vehicles with emergency tire puncture repair kit
Raise the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
Vehicles with spare tire
Open the deck board, then
raise the hook to use.
Return the deck board to its
original position and close it.
Cargo hooks
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4655-3. Using the storage features
5
Interior features
■Installing the luggage cover
Install one side of the luggage
cover to the holder. While push-
ing that side in, install the other
side to the opposite holder.
■Using the luggage cover
Pull out the luggage cover and
secure it to the hook brackets.
■Removing the luggage cover
Push one end of the luggage
cover inward and remove it
from the holder.
Luggage cover (if equipped)
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■Stowing the luggage cover (except vehicles with full-size spare
tire)
Open the deck board and
secure it with the grocery bag
hooks.
Store cover in the deck under
box.
Close the deck board.
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WARNING
●Do not place anything on the luggage cover. In the event of sud den brak-
ing or turning, the item may go flying and strike an occupant. This could
lead to an unexpected accident, resulting in death or serious i njury.
● Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the lug-
gage cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibl y causing
death or serious injury to the child.
● Make sure that the rear edge of the cover is laying flat. If th e cover is
installed with the rear edge raised, the view from the rear win dow may be
obstructed, which could cause an accident.
● Make sure that seat belts are not caught up in the luggage cover. If a seat
belt is caught up in the cover, it may not be able to restrain passengers
properly.
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Garage door opener
The HomeLink® wireless control system in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming methods on the following pages to determine the
method which is approp riate for the device.
HomeLink
® indicator light
Garage door operation indica-
tors
Buttons
■Before programming the HomeLink®
● During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or
other devices may operate. For this reason, make sure that peo-
ple and objects are clear of the garage door or other devices t o
prevent injury or other potential harm.
● It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the remote
control transmitter for mo re accurate programming.
● Garage door opener motors manufactured after 1995 may be
equipped with rolling code pro tection. If this is the case, you may
need a stepladder or other sturdy, safe device to reach the
“Learn” or “Smart” button on the garage door opener motor.
: If equipped
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems,
security systems, and other devices.
HomeLink®
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5056-2. Maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Hybrid transmission
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift positionis in P, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clear-
ance from the floor? ( P. 667)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free play? ( P. 667)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when
the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly andlock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function prop-erly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake pedal movesmoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correctamount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds com- ing from the steering wheel.
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WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehic le is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious inj u r y.
■ After installing the sup port rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
■ When closing the hood
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the supporting rod to its clip before closing the hood. Clos-
ing the hood without returning the support rod properly could cause the
hood to bend.
When closing the hood, take extra care
to prevent your fingers etc. from being
caught.
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Maintenance and care
Wiper insert replacement
■Windshield wiper blade removal and installation
While securely supporting
the wiper blade connection
by hand, press the lock knob
to release the lock, and then
pull out the wiper blade.
Align the wiper blade with the
connecting portion of the
wiper arm, and then slide it in
the direction it was removed
from.
After installing the wiper blade,
check that the connection is
locked.
■
Wiper insert replacement Pull the wiper insert until it
protrudes from the slit on the
back of the wiper blade.
When replacing the wiper inser t, perform the following proce-
dure to operate each wiper.
Windshield wipers
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