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❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P106)
❙Fog Lights (P108)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down) *(P199)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons * () See the Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons (P169)
❙Horn
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons (P144)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up) *(P199)
❙SEL/RESET Button (P76)
❙ (Information) Button (P76)
❙Wipers/Washers (P109)
❙Cruise Control Buttons (P203)
* Not available on all models
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(P200)
(P200)
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❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P231)
❙Windshield Wipers (P109)
❙Tires (P261)
❙Fog Lights (P108)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P91)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights (P106)
❙Headlights (P106)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights
(P106)
❙How to Refuel (P218)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P258)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P98)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P96)
❙Back-Up Lights (P255)
❙Brake/Taillights (P255)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P255)
❙Door Mirrors (P115)
❙Trunk Release Switch (P97)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P255)
❙Rearview Camera * 
() See the Navigation System Manual
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(P259)
(P255)
(P249) (P254)
(P281) (P253)
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Controls (P 87)
Turn Signals (P 106)
Lights (P 106)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P109)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull towards
you to spray
washer fluid.
Steering Wheel (P
114)
● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 88
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................... 89
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ............................................ 91
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 93
Childproof Door Locks ....................... 95
Auto Door Lock/Unlock ...................... 95
Opening and Closing the Trunk ......... 96
Security System .................................. 99
Immobilizer System ............................ 99
Security System Alarm ........................ 99
Opening and Closing the Windows ... 101 Opening and Closing the Moonroof
.. 104
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel Ignition Switch ................................. 105
Turn Signals ..................................... 106
Light Switches.................................. 106
Fog Lights ........................................ 108
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) .......... 108
Wipers and Washers ........................ 109
Brightness Control ........................... 110
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button........................................ 111
Driving Position Memory System *....112
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 114 Adjusting the Mirrors
....................... 115
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 115
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 115
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 117
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 117
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items .............. .................................. 126
Interior Lights .................................. 126
Interior Convenience Items .............. 127
Climate Control System ................... 134
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 134
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 137
* Not available on all models
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uu Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel u Wipers and Washers
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Adjusting the delay
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the
wiper delay.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever, the wipers make
two or three more sweeps before stopping.
■Windshield Wiper/Washer1 Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens. When the vehicle starts moving, the
wipers make a single sweep.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation's
shortest dela y setting ( ) and the LO setting
become the same.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring Pull to
use
washer.
MIST
INT: Low speed with
intermittent OFF
LO
: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Long delay
Short delay
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uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Opening the Hood
Continued

Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center
of the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod
Grip
Clamp4-cylinder models
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®).................. 206
Off Button ............................................... 207
Off Indicator .............................................. 67
System Indicator ........................................ 67
Ventilation ................................................ 134
Viscosity (Oil) ............................. 236, 309, 311
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 206
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Warning and Information Messages ......... 72
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ................ 294
Warning Labels ........................................... 61
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 317
Watts ................................................. 308, 310
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 266
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ............ 284
Window Washers ...................................... 109
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 248
Switch ..................................................... 109
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 101
Windshield ................................................ 109
Cleaning .................................................. 277
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 135
Washer Fluid............................................ 248
Wiper Blades ........................................... 259
Wipers and Washers ................................ 109
Winter Tires..................... .......................... 269
Snow Tires ............................................... 269
Tire Chains .............................................. 269 Wipers and Washers
................................. 109
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 259
WMA ................................................. 150, 156
Worn Tires ................................................ 261
X
XM® Radio ................................................ 148
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