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There is a coat hook on the rear grab handle
of both sides. Pull it down to use it.
Use floor cargo hooks to secure luggage in the
cargo area.
■Coat Hooks1Coat Hooks
The coat hooks are not desi gned for large or heavy
items.
■Cargo Hooks
Hooks
Hooks

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To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release the indent. To clos e, push it again until
it latches.
You can store eyeglasses and other small
items in this holder.
■Sunglasses Holder1 Sunglasses Holder
Keep the holder closed wh ile driving except when
accessing stored items.
Push

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The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
While in HI , the heater cycles on and off.
u The appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. Briefly press
the switch on the opposite side to turn
the heater off. The indicator will be off.
When a comfortable temperature is
reached, select LO to keep the seat
warm.
■Seat Heaters1 Seat Heaters
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 268
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 269Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 270
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 271
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 275Opening the Hood ........................... 276
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 277
Oil Check ......................................... 278
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 279
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 280
Engine Coolant ................................ 282
Transmission Fluid ............................ 284
Brake Fluid ....................................... 285
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 286
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 287
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 297Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 301
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 302Tire Labeling .................................... 302DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 304Wear Indicators................................ 306
Tire Service Life ................................ 306 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 307
Tire Rotation .................................... 308
Winter Tires ..................................... 309
Battery ............................................... 310
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 311
Climate Control System Maintenance..... 312Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 313
Exterior Care.................................... 315

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Index
Bluetooth® Audio ..................................... 182
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 196
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 63
Brake System ............................................. 257
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 259
Brake Assist System ................................. 260
Brake System Indicator............................... 68
Fluid ........................................................ 285
Foot Brake ............................................... 258
Indicator ............................................ 68, 337
Parking Brake .......................................... 257
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 128
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 287
Back-Up Light and Taillight ...................... 294
Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Ma rker Light .................... 292
Fog Lights ................................................ 289
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light and Front Side Marker Light.......................... 291
Headlights ............................................... 287
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 296
Rear License Plate Light............................ 295
Bulb Specifications .................................... 346
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 64
Cargo Hook ............................................... 149
Carrying Cargo .................................. 229, 231
CD Player ................................................... 171
Certification Label .................................... 348 Changing Bulbs
........................................ 287
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 335
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks............................. 105
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................ 63
Child Seat for Infants................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 59
Larger Children ......................................... 62
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 105
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 315
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 313
Client Service Information ....................... 356
Climate Control System ............................ 152
Changing the Mode ................................ 152
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 153
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 312
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 152
Sensors ................................................... 155
Synchronized Mode................................. 154
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 152
Clock ............................................................ 96
Coat Hook ................................................. 149
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 321, 347
Compass .................................................... 225
Console Compartment ............................. 146 Controls
...................................................... 95
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 282
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 283
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 282
Overheating ............................................ 333
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 243
Cruise Control .......................................... 248
Indicator ................................................... 76
Cup Holders .............................................. 147
Customized Features ................................. 87
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 125
Dead Battery ............................................ 330
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 153
Detachable Anchor .................................... 34
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 349
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 122
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 133
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 278
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 122
Display Button .......................................... 162
Door Mirrors ............................................. 134
Doors .......................................................... 97
Auto Door Locking.................................. 106
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 106
Door Open Indicator ........................... 28, 73
Keys.......................................................... 97

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Index
Glass (care)................................................ 316
Glove Box .................................................. 145
H
Halogen Bulbs ................................... 287, 289
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 319
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 196
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 212
Automatic Transferring ............................ 210
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 210
HFL Buttons ............................................. 196
HFL Menus .............................................. 198
HFL Status Display.................................... 197
Making a Call .......................................... 215
Options During a Call .............................. 219
Phone Setup ............................................ 203
Receiving a Call ....................................... 218
Speed Dial ............................................... 213
Text Message................................... 208, 220
To Clear the System ................................. 211
To Create a Security PIN........................... 209
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 4
Head Restraints ......................................... 138
Headlights ................................................. 122
Aiming .................................................... 287
Automatic Operation ............................... 123
Dimming ......................................... 122, 125
Operating ................................................ 122
Heaters (Seat) ............................................ 151 HFL (HandsFreeLink
®)............................... 196
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 241
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 194I
Identification Numbers ............................ 348
Engine and Transmission ......................... 348
Vehicle Identification ............................... 348
Illumination Control ................................. 128
Knob ....................................................... 128
Immobilizer System .................................. 113
Indicator.................................................... 75
Indicators .................................................... 68
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 71
AWD System ............................................. 72
Brake System............................................. 68
Charging System ............................... 69, 335
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 76, 249
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 76, 248
Door Open .......................................... 28, 73
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System .. 74, 337
Fog Light ................................................... 75
High Beam ................................................ 74
Immobilizer System ................................... 75
Lights On .................................................. 75
Low Fuel ................................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 69, 335
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................. 74
Maintenance Minder ............................... 271 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 336
Parking Brake and Brak
e System ....... 68, 337
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 30, 71
Security System Alarm............................... 76
Shift Lever Position.................................... 70
Side Airbag Off ................................... 50, 75
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 48, 72
System Message ....................................... 76
Transmission ............................................. 70
Turn Signal ............................................... 74
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 73, 251
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 73, 252
Information .............................................. 345
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 128
Interior Lights ........................................... 143
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 133
iPod ®......................................................... 174
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 324
Jump Starting ........................................... 330
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 98
Keyless Access System .............................. 101
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 100

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Index
Keys............................................................. 97
Lockout Prevention ................................. 100
Number Tag.............................................. 98
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 105
Remote Transmitter .................................. 99
Types and Functions.................................. 97
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 243
L
Language (HFL)........................................ 197
LATCH (Child Seats) ............................. 57, 60
Lights ................................................ 122, 287
Automatic............................................... 123
Bulb Replacement ................................... 287
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 125
Fog Lights ............................................... 125
High Beam Indicator ................................. 74
Interior.................................................... 143
Light Switches......................................... 122
Lights On Indicator.................................... 75
Turn Signals ............................................ 122
Load Limits ............................................... 231
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 97
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 106
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 105
From Inside ............................................. 104
From Outside ............................................ 99
Keys.......................................................... 97
Using a Key............................................. 100
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100Low Battery Charge
.................................. 335
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 335
Lower Anchors ...................................... 57, 60
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 231
M
Maintenance............................................. 267
Battery .................................................... 310
Brake Fluid .............................................. 285
Cleaning .................................................. 313
Climate Control System ........................... 312
Coolant ................................................... 282
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 271
Oil ........................................................... 278
Precautions .............................................. 268
Radiator .................................................. 283
Remote Transmitter ................................. 311
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 287
Safety ...................................................... 269
Service Items ........................................... 273
Tires ........................................................ 301
Transmission Fluid ................................... 284
Under the Hood ...................................... 275
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 336
Map Lights ................................................ 143
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 231
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 82
Mirrors ....................................................... 133
Adjusting ................................................. 133 Door ....................................................... 134
Exterior ................................................... 134
Interior Rearview ..................................... 133
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 266
Moonroof ................................................. 118
MP3 ................................................... 171, 179
Multi-Information Display ......................... 83
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 262
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 348
O
Odometer................................................... 84
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 238
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 277
Adding .................................................... 279
Checking................................................. 278
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 271
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 335
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 277
Viscosity .................................................. 277
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 276
Moonroof ............................................... 118
Power Windows ...................................... 115
Tailgate ................................................... 107
Outside Temperature Display .................... 85
Overheating .............................................. 333