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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 locking the lever, 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.
WARNING
NEVER adjust the steering wheel while
driving. This may cause loss of vehicle
control resulting in an accident.
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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
forward/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 mechanism do
not completely mesh. If this occurs, pull
down on the lockrelease lever, readjust the
steering wheel again, and then pull back
up on the release lever to lock the steering
wheel in place.
CAUTION
While adjusting the steering wheel
height, please do not push or pull it
hard since the fixture can be damaged.
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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 passenger windows.
The power windows will operate 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.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death, do not
extend your head, arms or body outside
the windows while driving.
Information
[ In cold and wet climates, power
windows may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.
[ While driving with the rear windows
down or with the sunroof (if equipped)
opened (or partially opened), 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. If you
experience the noise with the sunroof
open, slightly close the sunroof.
Window Opening and Closing
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To open:
Press the window switch down to the
first detent position (5). Release the
switch when you want the window to
stop.
To close:
Pull the window switch up to the first
detent position (5). Release the window
switch when you want the window to
stop.
Auto Down Window (if equipped)
Pressing the power window switch
down momentarily to the second
detent position (6) completely lowers
the window even when the switch is
released. To stop the window at the
desired position while the window is in
operation, pull up or press down and
release the switch.
Auto Up/down Window (if
equipped)
Pressing or pulling up the power window
switch momentarily to the second
detent position (6) completely lowers or
lifts the window even when the switch
is released. To stop the window at the
desired position while the window is in
operation, pull up or press down and
release the switch.
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Sunshade
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Use the sunshade to block direct sunlight
coming through the sunroof glass.
Open or close the sunshade by hand.
Information
The sunshade opens automatically when
the sunroof glass is opened, but the
sunshade does not close automatically
when the sunroof glass is closed. Also, only
the sunshade cannot be closed when the
sunroof glass is opened.
NOTICE
Do not pull the sunshade up or down,
or apply excessive force as such action
may damage the sunshade or cause it
to malfunction.
Tilt Open/close
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[ Push the sunroof switch upward, the
sunroof glass tilts open.
[ Push the sunroof switch forward when
the sunroof glass is tilt opened, the
sunroof glass closes.
The sunroof glass tilts open or closes
while the switch is pushed.
Information
The sunroof glass cannot slide open and
tilt open at the same time. You cannot tilt
the sunroof glass open while the sunroof
glass is slide open. Also, you cannot slide
the sunroof glass open while the sunroof
is tilt open. Slide open or tilt open the
sunroof glass when the sunroof glass is
completely closed.
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Sunroof resetting procedure:
1. It is recommended to perform the reset procedure with the vehicle
engine running. Start the vehicle in P
(Park).
2. Make sure the sunroof glass is in the fully closed position. If the sunroof
glass is open, push the switch forward
until the sunroof glass is fully closed.
3. Release the switch when the sunroof glass is fully closed.
4. Push the switch forward until the sunroof glass moves slightly. Then
release the switch.
5. Once again push and hold the sunroof switch forward until the sunroof glass
slides open and close. Do not release
the switch until the operation is
completed.
If you release the switch during
operation, start the procedure again
from step 2.
Information
If the sunroof is not reset when the vehicle
battery is disconnected or discharged, or
the sunroof fuse is blown, the sunroof may
not operate normally.
Sunroof Open Warning
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If the driver turns off the engine when
the sunroof is not fully closed, the
warning chime will sound for several
seconds and the sunroof open warning
will appear on the cluster LCD display.
Close the sunroof securely when leaving
your vehicle.
CAUTION
Make sure the sunroof is closed fully
when leaving your vehicle. If the
sunroof is left open, rain or snow may
wet the interior of the vehicle. Also,
leaving the sunroof open when the
vehicle is unattended may invite theft.
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EXTERIOR FEATURES
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 (2).
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4. Pull out the support rod and hold the hood open with the support rod.
WARNING
The support rod must be inserted
completely into the hole provided
whenever you inspect the engine
compartment. This will prevent the
hood from becoming dislodged and
falling and causing potential injury.
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 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.