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1-1. Key information ........................... 20Keys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking  
the doors and trunk ..................  22
Smart access system with  push-button start ..........................  22
Wireless remote control ..............  34
Doors....................................................  37
Trunk.....................................................  42
1-3. Adjustable components  
(seats, mirrors,  
steering wheel) ..........................  45
Front seats .......................................... 45
Driving position memory  
system ...............................................  47
Head restraints..................................  51
Seat belts ............................................ 53
Steering wheel.................................. 60
Inside rear view mirror ...................  61
Outside rear view mirrors ...........  62
1-4. Opening and closing the  
windows and moon roof ..........  64
Power windows................................  64
Moon roof ..........................................  67 1-5. Refueling ........................................ 70
Opening the fuel tank cap...........  70
1-6. Theft deterrent system...............  73 Immobilizer system ........................  73
Alarm....................................................  75
Theft prevention labels  
(U.S.A.) .............................................  77
1-7. Safety information ....................... 78 Correct driving posture ...............  78
SRS airbags ......................................  80
Front passenger occupant  
classification system ....................  92
Child restraint sy stems ................. 98
Installing child restraints .............  102
2-1. Driving procedures....................  112 Driving the vehicle .......................... 112
Engine (ignit ion) switch ................ 121
Automatic transmission..............  125
Turn signal lever.............................  130
Parking brake ................................... 131
2-2. Instrument cluster .....................  132 Gauges and meters .....................  132
Indicators and warning  
lights.................................................  136
Multi-information display...........  139
1Before driving
2When driving 
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1-1. Key information ...............  20Keys ..............................................  20
1-2. Opening, closing and  
locking the doors  
and trunk........................  22
Smart access system with  
push-button start .................... 22
Wireless remote control ......... 34
Doors ............................................  37
Trunk ............................................. 42
1-3. Adjustable  components 
(seats, mirrors,  
steering wheel) ..............  45
Front seats ................................... 45
Driving position memory  
system ........................................  47
Head restraints ...........................  51
Seat belts ..................................... 53
Steering wheel ........................... 60
Inside rear view mirror .............  61
Outside rear view mirrors ......  62 1-4. Opening and closing the 
windows and  
moon roof .......................  64
Power windows ..........................  64
Moon roof .................................... 67
1-5. Refueling ..........................  70 Opening the fuel tank cap .....  70
1-6. Theft deterrent system ...  73 Immobilizer system ..................  73
Alarm............................................  75
Theft prevention labels  
(U.S.A.)......................................  77
1-7. Safety information...........  78 Correct driving posture .........  78
SRS airbags ................................ 80
Front passenger occupant  
classification system..............  92
Child restraint systems ...........  98
Installing child restraints.......  102 
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Driving position memory system (if equipped)
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat, steering 
wheel and outside rear view mirrors)  can be entered into the computer’s 
memory and recalled with the touch of a bu tton. It is also possible to set this 
function to activate automatically when the doors are unlocked. 
Three different driving positions can be entered into memory. 
The same buttons are found on the fr ont passenger’s side, allowing the 
position of the front passenger’s seat to be memorized.
■ Entering a position to memory
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP ” switch to IGNITION ON 
mode. 
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering  wheel, and outside rear view 
mirrors to the desired positions. 
While pushing the “SET” button, 
push button “1”, “2” or “3” until 
the signal beeps. 
If the selected button has 
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be 
overwritten.
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Linking driving position memory with  door unlock operation (driver 
side only)
Memorized driving positions can be recalled when you unlock the 
driver’s door using the entry functi on or wireless remote control and 
open the driver’s door. Steering wh eel position is recalled when the 
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is s et to the IGNITION ON mode.
■ Setting the linked door unlock operation
Set the driving positions into the memory system using the “1”, “2” 
or “3” buttons on the driver’s side. ( P.  4 7 )
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the OFF, then close 
the driver’s door.
■ Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP ” switch to IGNITION ON 
mode. 
Push button “1”, “2” or “3” to 
recall the memorized position. 
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Push the “1”, “2” or “3” button on 
the driver’s side and the   button 
on the wireless remote control at 
the same time for about 1 second 
until you hear a beep.
Open one of the doors.
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after   is pressed, the 
doors will be locked again and th e alarm will automatically be set.
In case that the alarm is trigger ed, immediately stop the alarm. 
( P.  7 5 )STEP3
■Canceling the linked do or unlock operation
Close the driver’s door with the  “ENGINE START STOP” switch set to 
the OFF.
Push the “SET” button and the   button on the wireless remote control 
at the same time for about 1 second until you hear 2 beeps.
■Retained accessory power 
Each memorized position (except for the tilt and telescopic steering column) can 
be activated within 30 seconds after the co rresponding side door is opened, even if 
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in the OFF.
■If any position memory button is push ed while the adjustments are being made
The operation will stop. To reactivate the sy stem, push the desired button (“1” or “2”) 
again.
■If the 12 volt battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset be cause the computer’s memory is erased 
when the 12 volt battery is disconnected. 
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CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or 
squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
If this happens, you can stop the moveme nt by pressing another driving position 
memory button. 
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■Linked mirror function when reversing
The outside rear view mirrors will automa tically angle downwards when the vehicle 
is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground. However, this function will 
not operate when the mirror select switch is  in the neutral position (neither “L” nor 
“R” selected). 
■One-touch adjustment of the mirror angle  
(vehicles with driving position memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entere d to memory and adjusted with the touch 
of a button. ( P.  4 7 )
CAUTION
■While driving
Observe the following precautions. 
Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an accident, 
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.
●Before driving, be sure to extend mirrors and make an adjustment properly.
■When a mirror is moving
To avoid injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand caught by 
the moving mirror.
■When the mirror heaters are operating
Do not touch the mirror surface as the mirror surface becomes hot. 
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Alphabetical index
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DoorsDoor lock................................. 22, 34, 37
Rear door child protector ................ 38
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .....490
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 47
Driving Correct posture .................................... 78
Procedures ...............................................112
DVD player/changer........................... 251
Electric power steering ....................... 184
Electronic key If the electronic key does  
not operate properly .................... 526
Replacing battery .............................. 440
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ............. 488
If a warning message is  
displayed ............................................ 497
If the electronic key does  
not operate properly .................... 526
If the engine will not  
start........................................................ 523
If the shift lever cannot be  shifted from “P”................................ 524
If the 12 volt battery is  
discharged ....................................... 529
If you have a flat tire ............... 512, 522 
If you lose your keys......................... 525
If you think something is  
wrong ................................................... 484
If your vehicle becomes stuck.....536
If your vehicle needs to be  
towed ................................................... 478
If your vehicle overheats ................ 533 Engine
ACCESSORY mode........................122
Compartment ..................................... 406
Engine (ignition) switch...................... 121
Hood ....................................................... 403
How to start the  engine ..................... 121
If the engine will not start ............... 523
Overheating ........................................ 533
Engine compartment cover .............408
Engine coolant temperature  
gauge .......................................................132
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 546
Checking................................................. 414
Preparing and checking  
before winter...................................... 199
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 544
Checking............................................... 409
Preparing and checking  
before winter...................................... 199
Engine oil maintenance data .............412
Engine (ignition) switch......................... 121
Event data recorder ............................ 486
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 360
Floor mats ................................................ 359
Fluid Brake ......................................................... 416
Washer................................................... 420
Fog lights Switch ........................................................ 145
Wattage ................................................. 552
Foot light .................................................. 337
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Front passenger occupant 
classification system ............................92
Front passenger’s  seat belt 
reminder light ..................................... 490
Front seats Adjustment .............................................. 45
Driver’s seat position memory ....... 47
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 552
Fuel Capacity................................................. 543
Fuel gauge .............................................. 132
Gas station information ................. 596
Information............................................ 553
Refueling ................................................... 70
Fuel door......................................................70
Fuel filler door............................................70
Fuses...........................................................442
Garage door opener.......................... 363
Gas station information ..................... 596
Gauges....................................................... 132
Glove box ................................................. 341
Hands-free system 
 (for cellular phone)............................ 291
Head restraints........................................... 51
Headlight aim ......................................... 467
Headlight cleaner .................................. 149 Headlights
Adaptive front lighting system...... 143
Discharge headlights  
precautions........................................ 475
Replacing light bulbs ........................470
Switch.........................................................142
Wattage ..................................................552
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................................354
Side mirror............................................. 225
Hill-start assist control ......................... 184
Hood ..........................................................403
Hooks Cargo ..................................................... 360
Shopping bag ..................................... 360
Identification Engine......................................................542
Vehicle ..................................................... 541
Ignition switch Engine switch .......................................... 121
Illuminated entry system .................... 337
I/M test......................................................399
Immobilizer system ................................. 73
Indicator lights......................................... 136
Initialization Items to initialize .................................575
Inside rear view mirror ............................61
Instrument panel light control .......... 133
Interior lights Interior lights ........................................ 338
Wattage ..................................................552
Intuitive parking assist .......................... 164
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Parking brake ........................................... 131
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Switch ........................................................ 142
Wattage ................................................. 552
Personal lights ....................................... 339
Power outlet ........................................... 353
Power windows.........................................64
Pre-collision system ..............................190
Radar cruise control ............................. 153
Radiator...................................................... 415
Radio ..........................................................229
Radio data system.................................. 231
Rear sunshade........................................357
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Wattage ................................................. 552
Rear view monitor system .................. 179
Rear window defogger .......................225
Replacing  Electronic key battery ..................... 440
Fuses .........................................................442
Light bulbs ............................................ 470
Reporting safety defects for  
U.S. owners ......................................... 578
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 53
Automatic locking retractor............ 55
Child restraint system  
installation ............................................ 102
Cleaning and maintaining  
the seat belts..................................... 392
Emergency locking retractor ......... 55
How to wear your seat belt............. 53 How your child should wear 
the seat belt ..........................................56
Pre-collision seat belts .......................55
Pregnant women,  
proper seat belt use .........................55
Reminder light .................................... 490
Seat belt extenders ..............................56
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 54
Seat heaters/ventilators.....................355
Seating capacity ..................................... 198
Seats Adjustment ............................................... 45
Adjustment precautions .................... 46
Child seats/child restraint  
system installation............................ 102
Cleaning .................................................. 391
Driver’s seat position memory ....... 47
Head restraint ...........................................51
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 78
Seat heaters ..........................................354
Service reminder indicators ............. 136
Shift lever Automatic transmission ................... 125
If the shift lever cannot be  
shifted from “P” ................................524
Shift lock system .................................... 524
Shopping bag hooks............................360
Side airbags............................................... 80
Side marker lights Switch.........................................................142
Side mirror Adjusting and folding.......................... 62
Mirror position memory .................... 47P
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