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uu Adjusting the Seats u Rear Seats
Rear Seats
1. Remove the center shoulder belt from
the guide.
2. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release
the lock.
3. Fold
the seat-back down.
If the rear head restraints get caught on the
front seat-backs, remove the head restraints.
2 Removing and Reinstalling the Head
Restraints P. 120
■Folding Down the Rear Seats1Folding Down the Rear Seats
The rear seat-backs can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier items in the trunk.
Never drive with a seat-back folded down and the
trunk lid open. 2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 60
To lock a seat-back upright, push it backwards until it
locks.
When returning a seat-back to it’s original position,
push it firmly back. Also, m ake sure all rear shoulder
belts are positioned in front of the seat-back, and the
center shoulder belt is re -positioned in the guide.
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly.
2 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 45
Also make sure all items in the trunk or items
extending through the opening into the rear
seats are properly secured. Loose items can fly
forward if you have to brake hard.
Guide
Center
Shoulder
Belt
Release
Lever
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uu Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items u Interior Convenience Items
There is a coat hook on the rear grab handle
of both sides. Pull it down to use it.
The tie-down anchors in the trunk can be used
to install a net for securing items.
■Coat Hooks1Coat Hooks
The coat hooks are not desi gned for large or heavy
items.
■Tie-down Anchors1 Tie-down Anchors
Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the trunk,
placing the heaviest item s on the bottom and as far
forward as possible.
2 Maximum Load Limit P. 187
Anchor
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uu Before Driving u Driving Preparation
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 187
• Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 93
• Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 117
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 119
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 115
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 114
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk or tow a trailer, have the
aiming readjusted at a de aler or by a qualified
technician.
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Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlight Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.1.Remove all the engine compartment covers.
2 Engine Compartment Covers * P. 235
2. Remove the engine coolant reservoir.
High beam headlight:60 W (HB3 for halogen bulb type)
Low beam headlight:55 W (H1 for halogen bulb type)
35 W (D2S for high voltage discharge type)
■High Beam Headlight
1Headlight Bulbs
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overhe at and shatter.
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk or tow a trailer, have the
aiming readjusted at a de aler or by a qualified
technician.
When replacing a halogen bulb, handle it by its base,
and protect the glass from c ontact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Engine Coolant Reservoir
4-cylinder models6-cylinder models
Passenger side
All models
6-cylinder models
Engine Coolant Reservoir
* Not available on all models
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uu Replacing Light Bulbs u Back-Up Light Bulbs
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2. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
Remove the old bulb.
3. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
Back-Up Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the clip in the trunk using a
flat-tip screwdriver.
2. Pull out the lining.
Back-Up Light: 21 W
Lining
Clip
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uu Replacing Light Bulbs u High-Mount Brake Light Bulbs
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High-Mount Brake Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Open the trunk.
2. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
3. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
High-Mount Brake Light: 21 W
Bulb
Socket
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Tools.................................................. 280
Types of Tools .................................. 280
If a Tire Goes Flat .............................. 281
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 281
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 287
Jump Starting ..........
.......................... 288
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 291
Overheating ...................................... 292
How to Handle Overheating ............. 292 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On.................................................. 294
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 294
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 295
If the Brake System Indicator Comes On .. 296
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ............................ 296
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks........................ 297 Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 298
Circuit Protected and Amps for Each Fuse........................................... . 300
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 302
Emergency Towing ........................... 303
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 304
When You Cannot Open the Trunk .. 305
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Tools
Types of Tools
1Types of Tools
The tools are stored in the trunk.
Wheel Nut Wrench/
Jack Handle
Jack
Jack Handle Bar
Tool Case
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uu If a Tire Goes Flat u Changing a Flat Tire
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1. Pull the handle on the trunk floor lid and
open the lid. Hook the handle to the edge
of the trunk opening.
2. Take the tool case out of the trunk. Take
the jack and wheel nut wrench out of the
tool case.
3. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the
spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
4. Place a wheel block or ro ck in front and rear
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
Tool Case
Spare Tire
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.
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1. Remove the center cap and place the flat
tire face down in the spare tire well.
2.Remove the spacer cone from the wing
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
3. Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case. Store the case in
the trunk.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. CHECK TPMS
SYSTEM appears on the multi-information display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the warning message on
the multi-information display and the TPMS indicator will go off after a few
miles (kilometers).
■Storing the Flat Tire1Storing the Flat Tire
3 WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.
Spacer
Cone
Wing
Bolt
For
compact
spare tire For

full-size
tire
■TPMS and the Spare Tire1 TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor th e pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with a
tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
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