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Climate Control System
Features
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AIR CONDITIONING BUTTONRECIRCULATION BUTTONREAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTONPASSENGER’S SIDE MODE
CONTROL BUTTON
WINDSHIELD DEFROST
BUTTON
ON/OFF BUTTON
SYNC BUTTON PASSENGER’S SIDE DISPLAY
FAN CONTROL BUTTONS DRIVER’S SIDE MODE
CONTROL BUTTON CENTER
DISPLAY
DRIVER’S SIDE DISPLAY
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SWITCH PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SWITCH
DRIVER’S SIDE AUTO BUTTON
PASSENGER’S SIDE AUTO BUTTON
Models with navigation system
U.S. model is shown.
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Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f .This button directs the main airflow
to the windshield for faster
def rosting. It also overrides any
mode selection you may have made.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
Thedriver’ssidemodeandthe
passenger’s side mode can be
selected separately. Use the
appropriate mode control button to
select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will flow from the
dashboard vents in all modes.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor and corner vents and the
defroster vents at the base of the
windshield.
This mode can only be selected f rom
the driver’s side, however the
passenger’s side controls can still
change the temperature. When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. For
f aster def rosting, the f an speed
automatically increases. You can also
increase airf low to the windshield by
closing the corner vents on the
dashboard. To close the vents, rotate
the wheel on the side of each corner
vent.
When you turn of f by
pressing the button again, the
system returns to its former settings. Select to help clear the rear
window.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
back of the center console, and the
f loor vents.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard,
and the vents on the back of the
center console.
Each time you press the mode
control button, the display shows the
mode selected.
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Rear Window Def ogger But t on
Windshield Def rost er But t on
Mode Cont rols
Climate Control System
Features
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the multi-information
display (see pages , and
).
Youshoulddothesechecksand
adjustments bef ore you drive your
vehicle:
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that the trunk is f ully
closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
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If the system detects vehicles in
adjacent lanes, it automatically
illuminates the appropriate indicator
to provide assistance when you
change lanes. It is not a substitute
for visual confirmation that it is safe
to change lanes.
The blind spot inf ormation system
(BSI) is designed to assist you when
you are changing lanes.If equipped
Blind Spot Inf ormation System (BSI)
Driving
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Failure to visually confirm that it
is safe to change lanes before
doing so may result in a crash
and serious injury or death.
Do not rely only on the blind
spot information system when
changing lanes.
Always look in your mirrors, to
either side of your vehicle, and
behind you for other vehicles
before changing lanes.
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A: Approximately 1.6 f t. (0.5 m)
B: Approximately 10 f t. (3 m)
C: Approximately 10 f t. (3 m)
BSI system is designed to detect
vehicles in specif ied alert zones
adjacent to your vehicle, particularly
in harder to see areas commonly
known as ‘‘blind spots.’’When BSI detects a vehicle in an
alert zone, a BSI alert indicator
comes on near the corresponding
outside rearview mirror.
While your vehicle is moving
f orward at a speed between 6 mph
(10 km/h) and 100 mph (160 km/h),
the BSI alert indicator comes on
under either of the f ollowing
conditions:
The system will not alert you to all
vehicles in blind spot zones (such as
vehicles you have just passed which
youshouldalreadybeawareof)
unless it remains in the alert zone f or
approximately 2 or more seconds.
Another vehicle overtakes you,
entering the alert zone from
behind, at a speed that dif f ers
f rom your vehicle’s speed by no
more than 31 mph (50 km/h).
You pass a vehicle at a speed that
differs from that vehicle’s speed
by no more than 12 mph (20
km/h). The indicator comes on
approximately 2 seconds af ter the
vehicle enters the alert zone. While the system is on, BSI is active
whenever the shif t lever is in the D
or S position.
Blind Spot Inf ormation System (BSI)
BSI System Operation
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A
B
CALERT
ZONE
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Like all assistance systems, BSI has
limitations. Over-reliance on BSI may
result in a collision. Always look in
your mirrors, to either side of your
vehicle, and behind you f or other
vehicles bef ore changing lanes.The BSI alert indicators may not
illuminate under the f ollowing
circumstances:
The speed dif f erence between
your vehicle and a vehicle
approaching f rom behind is
greaterthan31mph(50km/h).
A vehicle is parked in a side lane.
The speed dif f erence between
your vehicle and the vehicle you
are passing is greater than 6 mph
(10 km/h).
An object not detected by the
radar sensors approaches or
passes your vehicle. BSI may be adversely af f ected under
the f ollowing circumstances:
When objects such as guard rails,
poles, trees, etc., are detected.
When an object that doesn’t
reflect radio waves well, such as a
motorcycle, is in the alert zone.
A vehicle is behind or approaching
your vehicle while on a curved
road.
A vehicle is moving f rom a f ar lane
to the adjacent lane.
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Blind Spot Inf ormation System (BSI)
Important Precautions Limitations
Driving
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The orientation of the sensors has
been changed.
Bad weather conditions, such as
heavy rain, snow and f og.
The system picks up external
electrical interf erence.
The rear bumper has been
def ormed, or improperly repaired. The system is f or your convenience.
Even if an object is within the alert
zone, the system may not detect it,
depending on its shape.
Always look in your mirrors, to
either side of your vehicle, and
behind you f or other vehicles bef ore
changing lanes.
Blind Spot Inf ormation System (BSI)
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EXAMPLES
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Each outside mirror has side turn
signal lights. The lights should be
replaced by your dealer.
This light should be replaced by your
dealer.
The license plate has two lights
above it. The bulbs should be
replaced by your dealer.If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air-dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.Dirt build-up around the openings of
the seat belt anchors can cause the
belts to retract slowly. Wipe the
openings with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts
Side T urn Signal L ights
High-mount Brake L ight
Rear License Plate Light Bulbs
Cleaning the Seat Belts
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OPENING
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
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Engine (2WD)
Battery Lights Fuses Engine (SH-AWD)3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC 6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine
212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
11.2 : 1
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Capacity 12 V 12 V65 AH/20 HR
55 AH/5 HR
On vehicles with high voltage discharge type low beam headlights,
replacement of a bulb should be performed by your dealer.
Headlight (Low beam )
Headlight (High beam/DRL)
Front turn signal/parking
lights
Front side marker lights
Front fog lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
Rear side marker lights
Stop/taillights
Side turn signal lights
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Console compartment light
Glove box Light
Foot light 35 W (D2S)
60 W (HB3)
28/8 W
3CP
55 W (H11)
21 W
16 W
3CP
3CP
5W
3.4 W
1.4 W
1.4 W
1.4 W
Interior
Under-hood See pages
606or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door.
See page 604or the fuse box
cover. DILZKR7A11G
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs 3.54 x 3.78 in (90.0 x 96.0 mm)
223.5 cu-in (3,664 cm
)
11.2 : 1
ILZKR7B-11S
SXU22HCR11S
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC 6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine
See pages 605or the fuse label
attached on the under panel. NGK: NGK:
DENSO:
1 :
2 : Replacement of a light bulb should be done by your dealer.
LED
Driver’s side
Passenger’s side
LED
LED
LED
(Amber)
(Amber)
1
2 2
2
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Headlights .139
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Aiming .555
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Automatic Lighting Off . 141
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Automatic Lighting On . 140
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Daytime Running Lights . 142
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High Beam Indicator . 71
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Reminder Beeps .139
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Replacing Bulbs .555
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Turning on .139
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Washers .138
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Head Restraints .162
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Heated Mirrors .169
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Heater, Seat .202, 204
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High-Low Beam Switch . 140
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Hill Start Assist .512
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .404
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Hood, Opening and Closing . 472
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Horn .4,136
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Hydraulic Clutch .554
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 612
Ignition ............................................
Keys .147 .........................................
Switch .151
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Timing Control System . 624
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Immobilizer System .149
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators/Messages . 64, 90
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 66,508
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Battery Charge Low . 87
Blind Spot Inf ormation ...................
System (BSI) . 75,521
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .65, 598
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Charging System . 65,596
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Cruise Control .72
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Door Open .12, 71
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Fog Lights .71
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High Beam .71
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Hot Coolant .77
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 65
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Keyless Access System . 74
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Lights On .71
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Low Fuel .73
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Low Oil Pressure . 64,595
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Low Tire Pressure/TPMS . 69
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 597
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Seat Belt .20, 64
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Side Airbag Of f .33, 67 .........................................
SRS .32, 67
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Starting System . 488,490
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Trunk Open .12, 71
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .70
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VSA Off .68
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VSA System .68
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Individual Map Lights . 221
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 64
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Inf ant Restraint .42
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Inf ant Seats .42
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LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 568
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Inside Mirror .167
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Inspection, Tire .571
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Installing a Child Seat .46
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Using LATCH .47
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Instrument Panel .63
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 143
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Interior Lights .220
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