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1-3.
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mirrors
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F
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Seat
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
1
Table of Contents
1
Table of Contents
2
Pictorial Index
6
Vehicle View
6
Interior Features
8
Instrument Panel
11
Noise from under Vehicle after Turning off the Engine
14
Installation of a Mobile Two-Way Radio System
15
Event Data Recorder
16
Symbols
18
1 Before Driving
19
Key Information
20
Keys
20
Key Number Plate
21
Using the Mechanical Key
21
When Required to Leave the Vehicle’s Key with a Parking Attendant
21
When Riding in an Aircraft
21
Opening, Closing and Locking the Doors and Trunk Lid
23
Keyless Access with Push Button Start System
23
Antenna Location and Effective Range
25
Alarms and Warning Indicators
27
Security Feature
28
Battery-Saving Function
29
Conditions Affecting Operation
30
Notes for the “Keyless Access” Entry Function
31
Notes for Locking the Doors
32
Notes for the Unlocking Function
32
When the Vehicle Is Not Driven for Extended Periods
33
Access Key Battery Depletion
34
Remote Keyless Entry System
37
Door Lock Buzzer
38
Panic Mode
38
Vehicle Finder Function
39
Doors
42
Lock Lever
43
Power Door Lock Switch
43
Locking the Doors from the Outside Without a Key
44
Window Open/Close Function Linked to Door Operation
44
Trunk Lid
45
Opening the Trunk Lid from Inside the Vehicle
45
Opening the Trunk Lid from Outside the Vehicle
45
Canceling the Trunk Lid Opener Feature
46
Internal Trunk Lid Release Lever
47
(Seats, Mirrors, Steering Wheel) Front Seats
51
Adjustable Components (Seats, Mirrors, Steering Wheel)
51
Front Seats
51
Getting in and out of the Rear Seats
52
Rear Seats
54
Before Using the Rear Seatbelts
55
Head Restraints
56
Adjusting the Height of the Head Restraints
57
Seatbelts
58
Front Seatbelt Guide
59
Seatbelt Pretensioners (Front Seats)
59
Steering Wheel
65
Adjusting the Height of Rear View Mirror
66
Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror
66
Outside Rear View Mirrors
67
Folding the Mirrors
68
Opening and Closing the Windows
70
Power Windows
70
Window Lock Switch
70
Operating the Power Windows after Turning the Engine off
71
The Power Windows Can be Operated When
71
When the Power Window Does Not Close Normally
72
Refueling Opening the Fuel Tank Cap
73
Closing the Fuel Tank Cap
74
Security System
77
Engine Immobilizer System
77
Theft Prevention Labels (U.S.A.)
80
Alarm
81
Activating/Deactivating the Alarm System
82
Triggering of the Alarm
83
Correct Driving Posture
85
Safety Information
85
SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
87
SRS Airbag System Components
92
If the SRS Airbags Deploy (Inflate)
93
Advanced Frontal Airbag System
94
Driver’s SRS Frontal Airbag
95
Front Passenger’s SRS Frontal Airbag
95
Occupant Detection System
96
SRS Operation
102
When SRS Frontal Airbags will Not Deploy
107
SRS Side Airbag and SRS Curtain Airbag
109
SRS Airbag Precautions
116
SRS Airbag System Monitors
120
Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
122
Child Restraint Systems
131
Rear Seat Seating Positions
133
Where to Place a Child Restraint System
133
Child Restraint Precautions
134
Installing Child Restraints
136
Child Restraint LATCH Anchors
136
Installation with LATCH System
137
Installing Child Restraints Using a Seatbelt
139
Booster Seat
141
Child Restraint Systems with a Top Tether Strap
142
Removing a Child Restraint Installed with a Seatbelt
142
When Driving
145
Driving Procedures
146
Driving the Vehicle
146
Parking the Vehicle
147
Driving in the Rain
148
Engine Speed While Driving (Vehicles with an Automatic Transmission)
148
Starting off on a Steep Uphill
148
New Vehicle Break-In Driving (the First 1000 Miles [1600 Km])
149
REV Indicator
149
Engine (Ignition) Switch (Vehicles with a Keyless Access with Push Button Start System)
159
Stopping the Engine
161
Changing Push-Button Ignition Switch Mode
162
Auto Power off Function
163
When Stopping the Engine with Select Lever in a Position Other than P
163
Steering Lock
164
Immediately after Reconnecting the Battery Terminals
165
Steering Lock Motor Overheating Prevention
165
When the Steering Lock Cannot be Released
165
To Prevent Battery Discharge
167
Changing the Engine Switch Positions
168
Starting the Engine
168
Key Reminder Function
169
Engine (Ignition) Switch
170
Automatic Transmission
171
Shifting the Select Lever
171
System
171
Shift Position Uses
172
Selecting a Driving Mode
173
Manual Mode Driving
174
Automatic Gear Selection When the Vehicle Is Stopped
176
Temporary Manual Mode Driving
176
Adaptive Control
177
Manual Transmission
178
Shifting the Shift Lever
178
Shift-Up Indicator
179
To Prevent Damage to the Transmission
180
Turn Signal Lever
181
Parking Brake
182
Horn
183
Instrument Cluster Gauges and Meters
184
Switch the Display
186
Setting the Shift Position Indicator and Shift-Up Indicator
187
Tachometer Indicator Needle Movement Function When Starting Vehicle
187
Instrument Panel Light Control
188
Indicators and Warning Lights
189
Indicators
190
Warning Lights
192
Multi-Information Display
194
Changing the REV Indicator Settings
196
Setting the REV Indicator
196
Deactivating the REV Indicator Settings
197
Press and Hold the “DISP” Switch
197
Operating the Lights and Windshield Wipers
199
Headlight Switch
199
Turning on the High Beam Headlights
200
Manual Headlight Leveling Dial
201
Daytime Running Light System
202
Headlight Control Sensor
202
Automatic Light off System
203
Light Reminder Buzzer
203
Fog Light Switch
205
Windshield Wipers and Washer
206
Using Other Driving Systems
209
Cruise Control
209
Adjusting the Set Speedb (Cruise Control)
210
Canceling and Resuming the Constant Speed Control
211
Cruise Control Can be Set When
211
Accelerating after Setting the Vehicle Speed
212
Automatic Cruise Control Cancelation
212
The System May be Malfunctioning When
212
Driving Assist Systems
213
When the Trac/Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) Systems Are Operating
213
Disabling the TRAC System
214
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) SPORT Mode
214
Sounds and Vibrations Caused by the ABS, Brake Assist, TRAC
215
Turning off both TRAC and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) Systems
215
Automatic Deactivation of Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) SPORT Mode
216
Reduced Effectiveness of the Electric Power Steering System
216
Capacity and Distribution
218
Driving Information Cargo and Luggage
218
Vehicle Load Limits
222
Winter Driving Tips
223
Tire Chains
225
Refueling in Cold Weather
226
Trailer Towing
227
Dinghy Towing (Vehicles with an Automatic Transmission)
228
Dinghy Towing (Vehicles with a Manual Transmission)
229
Towing Your Vehicle with 4 Wheels on the Ground
229
System
229
Manual Air Conditioning System
232
Using the Air Conditioning System and Defogger
232
Defogging the Windshield
233
Air Outlets and Air Flow
234
Adjusting the Position of the Air Outlets
235
Switching between Outside Air and Recirculated Air Modes
235
Opening and Closing the Air Outlets
236
Air Conditioning Odors
237
Fogging up of the Windows
237
Outside/Recirculated Air Mode
237
Automatic Air Conditioning System
239
Using the Automatic Air Conditioning System
240
Adjusting the Settings Manually (Automatic Air Conditioning)
241
Switching between Outside Air Mode and Recirculated Air Mode
244
Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers
248
Using the Audio System
250
Using the AUX/USB Port
250
Interior Lights List
251
Using the Interior Lights
251
Interior Light
252
Illuminated Entry System
252
Using the Storage Features
253
List of Storage Features
253
Glove Box
254
Bottle Holders
255
Cup Holders/Console Tray
256
Changing the Console Tray Size
256
Changing the Cup Holder Position
256
Sun Visors
258
Other Interior Features
258
Vanity Mirrors
259
Clock
260
Outside Temperature Display
261
Power Outlets
262
Seat Heaters
264
Floor Mat
266
4 Maintenance and Care
269
Handling the Antenna
270
Maintenance and Care Cleaning and Protecting the Vehicle Exterior
270
Aluminum Wheels
271
Cleaning and Protecting the Vehicle Interior
274
Cleaning and Protecting the Alcantara ® Area
278
Maintenance Requirements
280
General Maintenance
283
Emission Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs
286
Automatic Car Washes
271
High Pressure Car Washes
271
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
287
Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions
287
Engine Hood Maintenance
290
Engine Compartment Maintenance
292
Checking the Engine Oil
293
Adding Engine Oil
294
Engine Oil Consumption
295
Engine Coolant
296
Coolant Selection
297
Brake Fluid
298
Radiator and Condenser
298
Adding Fluid
299
Battery
300
Checking Battery Fluid
300
Adding Distilled Water
301
After Recharging/Reconnecting the Battery
302
Before Recharging the Battery
302
Chemicals in the Battery
303
Emergency Measures Regarding Electrolyte
303
Using the Gauge (Washer Fluid)
304
Tire Rotation
306
Tires
306
Installing Tire Pressure Warning Valves and Transmitters
307
Registering ID Codes (Vehicles with a Tire Pressure Warning System)
308
Maximum Load of Tire
309
Tire Types
309
Tire Inflation Pressure
313
Tire Inflation Pressure Check Interval
314
Effects of Incorrect Tire Inflation Pressure
315
Instructions for Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
315
Aluminum Wheel Precautions
317
Wheel Selection
317
Wheels
317
When Replacing Wheels
318
Air Conditioning Filter
320
Transmitter/Access Key Battery
323
Replacing the Battery (Transmitter)
324
Checking and Replacing Fuses
327
Fuse Layout and Amperage Ratings
330
Instrument Panel Fuses
333
Light Bulbs
335
Inside Bulb Locations
336
Rear Bulb Locations
336
Replacing Light Bulbs
337
Front Side Marker Lights
338
Front Fog Lights
339
Rear Side Marker Lights
341
Rear Turn Signal Lights
342
Back-Up Lights
343
License Plate Lights
344
Interior Light Bulb
345
Vanity Lights
346
Removing/Installing the Luggage Trim Cover/Trunk Lid Panel Cover Clip
348
When Trouble Arises
351
Washer Fluid
304
Essential Information
352
Hazard Warning Flashers
352
If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed
353
Emergency Towing
353
Installing Towing Eyelet
355
Towing with a Sling-Type Truck
357
Towing with a Wheel Lift-Type Truck
358
Using a Flat Bed Truck
359
If You Think Something Is Wrong
360
Fuel Pump Shut off System
361
Steps to Take in an Emergency
362
If a Warning Light Turns on or a Warning Buzzer Sounds
362
Follow the Correction Procedures
365
Before Jacking up the Vehicle
376
If You Have a Flat Tire
376
Location of the Spare Tire, Jack and Tools
376
Taking out the Spare Tire
377
Replacing a Flat Tire
378
Installing the Spare Tire
380
Installing the Wheel Ornament (Vehicles with Steel Wheels)
382
Storing the Tire
382
If the Engine will Not Start
387
Emergency Start Function
388
If the Select Lever Cannot be Shifted from P
390
If You Lose Your Keys
391
If the Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
392
Unlocking and Locking the Doors, Unlocking the Trunk Lid
392
If the Battery Is Discharged
396
Avoiding a Discharged Battery
398
Charging the Battery
398
Precautions When the Battery Is Discharged
398
Starting the Engine When the Battery Is Discharged
398
Avoiding Battery Fires or Explosions
399
Battery Precautions
399
If Your Vehicle Overheats
401
Overheating
402
If the Vehicle Becomes Stuck
404
6 Vehicle Specifications
407
Dimensions and Weight
408
Specifications Maintenance Data (Fuel, Oil Level, Etc.)
408
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
409
Engine Number
410
Engine Data
411
Fuel Data
411
Engine Oil Selection
412
Lubrication System Data
412
Recommended Viscosity
412
How to Read Oil Container Label
413
Cooling System Data
414
Ignition System Data
414
Automatic Transmission Data
415
Differential Data
415
Electrical System Data
415
Clutch Data
416
Manual Transmission Data
416
Brakes Data
417
Steering Data
418
Tires and Wheels Data
418
Light Bulbs Data
419
Fuel Information
420
Fuel Octane Rating
420
Blended Gasoline
422
Gasoline Containing MMT
422
Tire Information
424
Typical Tire Symbols
424
Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
426
Tire Size
427
Tire Section Names
428
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
428
Temperature A, B, C
429
Traction AA, A, B, C
429
Treadwear
429
Glossary of Tire Terminology
430
Customizable Features
437
Customization Customizable Features
437
7 For Owners
441
Reporting Safety Defects for U.S. Owners
442
Seatbelt Instructions for Canadian Owners (in French)
443
SRS Airbag Instructions for Canadian Owners (in French)
446
Index
469
Abbreviation List
470
Alphabetical Index
471
What to Do if
481
Warning Lights List
483
Fuel Filler Lid P
484
Gas Station Information
484
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Language
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