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uu Indicators u
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
M (sequential shift
mode) Indicator/
Gear Position
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the manual
sequential shift mode is applied.
●Blinks if the transmission system
has a problem.2 Sequential Shift Mode P. 199—
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds
if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you turn the ignition switch
to ON
(w
.●If the front passenger is not wearing
a seat belt, the indicator comes on
about a few seconds later.
●Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not
fastened a seat belt. The beeper
sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator goes
off when you and the front passenger
fasten their seat belts.
●Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat belt
- A detection error may have occurred in the sensor. Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 27
Low Fuel 
Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 2.8
U.S. gal./10.5 Liter left).
●Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.
●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.
●Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
Anti-lock Brake
System ( ABS)
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, then goes off.●If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. With this indicator
on, your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock function.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 214
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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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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281Continued


If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired
or replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on firm , level, and non-slippery surface and apply the
parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever in
(P
.
2. Move the shift lever in
(R
.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 .
1
Changing a Flat Tire
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model.
Do not use them with another vehicle.
Do not use another type of compact spare tire or
wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it will
the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairi ng agent on a flat tire,
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.
Automatic transmission models
Manual transmission models
All models
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Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 214
Accessories and Modifications ................ 221
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 130
Active Head Restraints ............................. 123
Additives Coolant .................................................. 242
Engine Oil ............................................... 236
Washer ................................................... 248
Additives, Engine Oil .......
........................ 236
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 125
Front Seats.............................................. 117
Head Restraints ....................................... 119
Headlights .............................................. 249
Mirrors.................................................... 115
Rear Seats ............................................... 124
Steering Wheel ....................................... 114
Temperature ............................................. 78
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control Sys tem) .................................................... 134
Changing the Mode................................ 134
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows .............................................. 135
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 273
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 134
Sensor .................................................... 137
Synchronized Mode ................................ 136
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 134
Air Pressure .
............................. 262 , 309, 311Airbags
........................................................ 33
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 39
Airbag Care ............................................... 47
Event Data Recorder .................................. 19
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 36
Indicator ........................................ 44, 67, 70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 45
Sensors ...................................................... 33
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 42
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 46
Side Airbags .............................................. 40
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 43
AM/FM Radio ..
.......................................... 146
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 214
Indicator .................................................... 66
Armrest ..................................................... 125
Audio System ............................................ 140
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 145
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 142
Error Messages ........................................ 161
General Information ................................ 163
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 156
Recommended CDs ................................. 164
Recommended Devices ............................ 166
Remote Controls ..................................... 144
Security Code .......................................... 142
Theft Protection ....................................... 142
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 141
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 166
Authorized Manuals ............
..................... 319 Auto Door Lock/Unlock
.............................. 95
Customize ........................................... 81, 83
Automatic Lighting .................................. 107
Automatic Transmission ........................... 196
Creeping ................................................. 196
Fluid ........................................................ 244
Kickdown ................................................ 196
Operating the Shift Lever................... 13, 198
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 199
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 291
Shifting ................................................... 197
Auxiliary Input Jack ................
.................. 142
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 78
Average Speed ........................................... 79
B
Battery...................................................... 270
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 294
Jump Starting .......................................... 288
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 270
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 272
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 26
Beverage Holders ..................................... 129
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 159
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 169
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 59
Brake System ............................................ 212
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 214
Brake Assist System ................................. 215
Fluid ........................................................ 246
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B

322
Foot Brake ............................................... 213
Indicator ............................................ 64, 296
Parking Brake .......................................... 212
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 110
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 249
Back-Up Lights......................................... 256
Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Ma rker Lights................... 255
Fog Lights ................................................ 253
Front Turn Signal/Par king/Side Marker 
Lights..................................................... 254
Headlights ............................................... 249
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 258
Rear License Plate Light............................ 257
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator 
Lights..................................................... 255
Bulb Specifications ..........
.................. 308, 310
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 60
Carrying Cargo .................................. 185, 187
CD Player ................................................... 150
Certification Label .................................... 312
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 249
Charging System Indicator ................. 65, 294
Child Safety ................................................. 48
Childproof Door Locks ............................... 95
Emergency Trunk Opener .......................... 98
Child Seat .................................................... 48
Booster Seats ............................................. 59Child Seat for Infants.................................
50
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 51
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ 
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 55
Larger Children ......................................... 58
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 50
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 52
Using a Tether ........................................... 57
Childproof Door Locks .......
........................ 95
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 276
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 274
Client Service Information ....................... 320
Climate Control System ............................ 134
Changing the Mode ................................ 134
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows ............................................... 135
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 273
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 134
Sensors ................................................... 137
Synchronized Mode................................. 136
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 134
Clock ...............
............................................. 88
Clutch Fluid ............................................... 247
Coat Hook ................................................. 131
Compact Spare Tire .................. 281, 309, 311
Compass .................................................... 181
Console Compartment ............................. 128
Controls ....................................................... 87
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 242
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 243
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 242Overheating ............................................
292
Temperature Gauge .................................. 75
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 196
Cruise Control ..........................................
203
Indicator ................................................... 71
Cup Holders .............................................. 129
Customized Features ................................. 80
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 108
Dead Battery ............................................ 288
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows ................................................. 135
Detachable Shelf ...................................... 127
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 313
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 106
Rear View Mirror..................................... 115
Dipstick (Engine Oil) .............
................... 237
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 106
Door Mirrors ............................................. 115
Doors .......................................................... 89
Auto Door Lock ........................................ 95
Auto Door Unlock ..................................... 95
Door and Trunk Open Indicator ........... 25, 68
Keys.......................................................... 89
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the 
Inside ................................................ 10, 93
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the 
Outside ................................................... 91
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C
D

327
Specified Fuel........................... 217 , 308, 310
Speedometer.............................................. 75
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 36
Starting the Engine .................................. 193
Does Not Start ........................................ 287
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 105
Jump Starting ......................................... 288
Steering Wheel ........................................ 114
Adjusting ................................................ 114
Stopping ................................................... 216
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 132
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 36
Switches (Around the Steering 
Wheel) ............................................ 2, 3, 105
SYNC Mode .............................................. 136
System Message Indicator ......................... 69
T
Tachometer................................................ 75
Temperature .............................................. 78
Gauge ........................................................ 8
Outside Temperature Display .................... 78
Temperature Sensor ................................ 137
Tie-down Anchor ..................................... 131
Time (Setting) ............................................. 88
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS) ..................................................... 208
Indicator ........................................... 68, 297
Tires .......................................................... 261
Air Pressure............................. 262, 309, 311 Checking and Maintaining .......................
261
Inspection ................................................ 261
Labeling .................................................. 262
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 281
Regulations ............................................. 264
Rotation .................................................. 268
Spare Tire ................................ 281, 309, 311
Tire Chains .............................................. 269
Wear Indicators ....................................... 266
Winter ..................................................... 269
Tools ................
.......................................... 280
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 189
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 190
Load Limits .............................................. 189
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 192
Emergency .............................................. 303
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System) .................................................... 208
Indicator ............................................ 68, 297
Transmission ..................................... 197 , 201
Automatic ............................................... 197
Fluid ................................................ 244, 245
Manual .................................................... 201
Number ................................................... 312
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 199
Shift Position Indicator ....................... 13 , 198
Trip Meter .......
............................................ 77
Trip/Reset Switch ........................................ 77
Troubleshooting .......................................
279
Blown Fuse .............................................. 298
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 17Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 18
Emergency Towing ..................................
303
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 287
Noise When Braking .................................. 18
Overheating ............................................ 292
Premium Gasoline ................... 217, 308, 310
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 281
Rear Door Won’t Open........................ 17, 95
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 291
Warning Indicators .................................... 64
Trunk ........................................................... 96
Lid............................................................. 96
Light Bulb........................................ 308, 310
Main Switch .............................................. 98
Unable to Open....................................... 305
Turn Signals .......
....................................... 106
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 69
U
Unlocking the Doors.................................. 91
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the 
Inside ......................................................... 10
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 140, 141
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 166
V
Valet Key..................................................... 90
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 312
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