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Ignition switch..................................................... 3-3
LOCK .................................................................. 3-3
Acc..................................................................... 3-4
ON...................................................................... 3-4
START ................................................................ 3-4
Key reminder chime ............................................ 3-5
Ignition switch light ............................................. 3-5
Hazard warning flasher ....................................... 3-5
Meters and gauges. ............................................. 3-6
Combination meter illumination ........................... 3-6
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch ............................................................... 3-6
Meter needles/gauge illumination setting (models with type A combination meter) ......................... 3-7
Speedometer ....................................................... 3-8
Odometer/Trip meter ............................................ 3-8
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-10
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 3-10
Temperature gauge (models with type A combination meter) .......................................... 3-11
ECO gauge (models with type A combination meter) .............................................................. 3-11
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 3-12
Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 3-13
SRS airbag system warning light ........................ 3-14
Front passenger ’s frontal airbag ON and OFF
indicators ......................................................... 3-15
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light ................................................... 3-15 Coolant temperature low indicator light (if
equipped)/Coolant temperature high warning
light (if equipped). ............................................ 3-16
Charge warning light .......................................... 3-17
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-17
AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models) .............. 3-17
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models) ........................................................... 3-18
ABS warning light .............................................. 3-19
Brake system warning light ................................ 3-20
Low fuel warning light ....................................... 3-21
Hill start assist warning light (MT models) ..... ..... 3-21
Door open warning light .................................... 3-21
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT models) ..... ..... 3-21
Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light (models with HID headlights).. .......................... 3-21
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light .. ..... 3-22
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light ..... 3-23
Security indicator light ....................................... 3-23
SPORT mode indicator light (AT models) ............ 3-24
Select lever and gear position indicator (AT models) ........................................................... 3-24
Turn signal indicator lights ................................. 3-24
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-24
Cruise control indicator light .............................. 3-24
Cruise control set indicator light ........................ 3-25
Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) ..... ..... 3-25
Headlight indicator light ..................................... 3-25
Clock .................................................................. 3-25Instruments and controls
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indicator light flashes. To reactivate the
cruise control function, turn the igni-
tion switch back to the“Acc ”or
“ LOCK ”position, and then turn it again
to the “ON ”position.
& Cruise control set in-
dicator light
This light illuminates when vehicle cruising
speed has been set. &Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
This indicator light is on while the front fog
lights are on. & Headlight indicator light
This indicator light illuminates when the
headlight switch is placed in the “”or
“” position. Clock
The clock shows the time while the
ignition switch is in the
“Acc ”or “ON ”
position.
The time changes by 1 minute each time the “+ ” button or “ ” button is pressed.
Pressing the “+ ” button moves the dis-
played time forward, while pressing the “ ”
button moves the displayed time back.
Pressing and holding either button
changes the displayed time continuously.
CAUTION
To ensure safety, do not attempt to
set the time while driving, as an
accident from inadequate attention
to the road could result.
NOTE
If the battery is disconnected, the time
will be erased. After reconnecting the
battery, set the correct time. Instruments and controls
3-25

3-28Instruments and controls
NOTE
The indicated values vary in accor-
dance with changes in the vehicle ’s
running conditions. Also, the indicated
values may differ slightly from the
actual values and should thus be
treated only as a guide. & Average fuel consumption
1) U.S.-spec. models
2) Except U.S.-spec. models
This display shows the average rate of
fuel consumption since the trip meter was
last reset.
When either of the trip meter displays is
reset, the corresponding average fuel
consumption value is also reset. NOTE .
The indicated values vary in accor-
dance with changes in the vehicle ’s
running conditions. Also, the indicated
values may differ slightly from the
actual values and should thus be
treated only as a guide.. After either trip meter display is
reset, the average fuel consumption
corresponding to that trip meter dis-
play is not shown until the vehicle has
subsequently covered a distance of 1
mile (or 1 km). & To turn off fuel consumption
indicator display
The fuel consumption indicator display
can be turned off.
To turn off this display, turn the ignition
switch to the “LOCK ”position and press
the “+ ” button adjacent to the information
display for approximately 5 seconds. The
information display and the clock display
will blink for 3 seconds and then the fuel
consumption display will turn off.
To restore the indicator, once again pressthe “+ ” button for approximately 5 sec-
onds. NOTE . The initial display setting of the fuel
consumption indicator of your vehicle has been set to operational at the time
of shipment from the factory..
The average fuel consumption is
calculated even while the indicator is
not displayed.. Even if you turn off the fuel con-
sumption indicator, the fuel consump-
tion indicator will automatically turn on
when the battery voltage is stopped
and then reapplied due to battery
replacement or fuse replacement.

NOTE .When the “
”mode or “”mode
is selected, the air conditioner com-
pressor automatically operates to more
quickly defog the windshield. At the
same time, the air inlet selection is
automatically set to the outside airmode.
In this state:
–The air conditioner indicator light
does not illuminate. – For type A, you cannot stop the
air conditioner compressor by
pressing the air conditioner button. – For type A, you cannot select the
“ recirculation ”mode by pressing
the air inlet selection button.
& Temperature control
! Type A
Turn the temperature control dial over a
range from the blue side (cool) to red side
(warm) to regulate the temperature of
airflow from the air outlets. ! Type B and C
Turn the temperature control dial to set the
preferred interior temperature. With the
dial set to your preferred temperature, the
system automatically adjusts the tempera-
ture of air supplied from the outlets such that the preferred temperature is achieved
and maintained.
If the dial is turned fully counterclockwise,
the system provides maximum cooling
performance. If the dial is turned fully
clockwise, the system provides maximum
heating performance.
NOTE
For type B, when the “DUAL ”button is
pressed, separate temperature settings
for the driver ’s side and passenger ’s
side can be enabled (DUAL mode). To
cancel the DUAL mode, press the“ DUAL ”button again. The temperature
setting for the passenger ’s side be-
comes the same as the setting for thedriver ’s side.
& Fan speed control
The fan operates only when the ignition
switch is in the “ON ”position. Select the
preferred fan speed by turning the fan
speed control dial (type A and C), or by
pressing the fan speed control buttons
(type B).
& Air conditioner control
The air conditioner operates only when
the engine is running.
Press the air conditioner button while the fan is in operation to turn on the air
conditioner. When the air conditioner is
on, the
“A/C ”indicator light illuminates.
To turn off the air conditioner, press the
button again.
NOTE
For efficient defogging or dehumidify-
ing in cold weather, turn on the air
conditioner. However, if the ambient
temperature decreases to approxi-
mately 32 8F(0 8C), the air conditioner
compressor stops operation.
& Air inlet selection
Select the air inlet by pressing the air inlet
selection button.
ON position (recirculation) : Interior air is
recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the
air inlet selection button to the ON position
for fast cooling with the air conditioner or
when driving on a dusty road. When the
ON position is selected, the “
”indicator
light illuminates.
OFF position (outside air) : Outside air is
drawn into the passenger compartment.
Press the air inlet selection button to the
OFF position when the interior has cooled
to a comfortable temperature and/or the
road is no longer dusty. Climate control
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5-12Audio
!Adjustable level of each mode
Mode Range of levels (displayed)DefaultsettingTurn counterclockwise Turn clockwise
Volume Volume control 0 to 40 15 For less volume For more volume AUX volume control* 0 to 40 15 For less volume For more volume
Tone and balance Bass control 8 to +8 0 For less bass sound For more bass sound
Midrange control 8 to +8 0 For less midrange sound For more midrange sound
Treble control 8 to +8 0 For less treble sound For more treble sound
Balance L9 to R9 0 Right channel attenuated Left channel attenuated
Fader R9 to F9 0 Front attenuated Rear attenuated
Other settings SPEED VOLUME OFF to 2 OFF For less auto volume change For more auto volume change
BEEP (Type A, B and C audio) OFF to ON ON OFF ON
CS Auto (Type B audio) OFF to ON OFF OFF ON
SRS Sound (Type D audio) OFF to ON ON OFF ON
Brightness (Type D audio) 0 to 15 8 For less brightness For more brightness
Contrast (Type D audio) 0 to 15 8 For less contrast For more contrast
Screen size (Type D audio) Normal to Wide Wide Normal Wide
HD ON/OFF (Type D audio) OFF to ON ON ON OFF
Initialize (Type D audio) Cancel to Initialize Cancel Initialize Cancel
*: For type A and B audio, AUX volume can be adjusted only when an AUX audio product is connected.

5-36Audio
to the shuffle playback on the entire iPod
®. It randomly repeats all of the
tracks on the iPod®.
. When an iPod®is connected, the
tracks are played back at random by
the shuffle function of the iPod
®. There-
fore, iPod®operation may be different
depending on the model of the con-
nected iPod
®.
. When an audiobook or a podcast is
playing, the mode does not change
even if you press the “RDM ”button.
To cancel the random playback mode,
press the “RDM ”button and select CAN-
CEL. The “RDM ”indication will turn off
and the normal playback mode will re-sume. & SCAN (only when connecting
USB storage device) (type Caudio)
Scan is operated in the same way as for a
CD. For details, refer to “Scan (type A, B
and C audio) ”F 5-27.
NOTE
When an iPod
®is connected, you
cannot select the SCAN mode. &
Selecting category (only
when connecting iPod
®)
When the
button is pressed briefly,
the iPod®menu is displayed.
Each time you turn the “TUNE/TRACK/
CH ”dial clockwise, the displayed category
changes in the following sequence. Each
time you turn the dial counterclockwise,
the displayed category changes in the
opposite sequence.
To select the category, press the dial. To
close the iPod®menu, press and hold thebutton. To return to the previous
screen, briefly press thebutton.
& Display selection
Refer to “Display selection (type A, B and
C audio) ”F 5-27. !
Page scroll
Refer to “Page (track/folder title) scroll ”
F 5-27.
& Folder selection (only when
connecting USB storage de- vice)
Refer to “Folder selection ”F 5-28.
NOTE
When an iPod
®is connected, you
cannot select a folder. & Setting the playing speed
(only when the audiobook is
playing) (type D audio)
Each time you briefly press
(the
“ RPT ”button) while the audiobook is
playing, the playing speed changes in
the following sequence.
& When the following mes-
sages are displayed
If one of the following messages is
displayed while connecting the USB sto-
rage device/iPod
®, determine the cause

2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove
the secured clip of the washer tank. To
make it easy to access the bulb, move the
washer tank to the horizontal direction
(left-hand side).
3. Remove the bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb.
5. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Replace the bulb with a new one. At
this time, do not touch the bulb surface.7. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
8. Reconnect the electrical connector.
9. Install the bulb cover.
10. Install the air intake duct with clips
(right-hand side).
11. Set the washer tank to the original
place and secure it by clip (left-hand side). !
High beam light bulbs
Right-hand side
1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct (right-hand side). Maintenance and service
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2. Slide the rear combination light as-
sembly rearward and remove it from thevehicle.
1) Stop light/Tail light
2) Rear turn signal light
3) Backup light3. Remove the bulb socket from the rear
combination light assembly by turning itcounterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
5. Set the bulb socket into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
6. Put the rear combination light assem-
bly into place while aligning the clip with
the guide on the vehicle.
7. Tighten the upper and lower screws. &
License plate light
1. Remove the mounting screws using a
Phillips screwdriver. Maintenance and service
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14-4Index
Ventilation grille ..................................................... 4-10
Climate control system ................................................. 4-2
Automatic ................................................................ 4-6
Manual ................................................................... 4-8
Clock ........................................................................ 3-25
Clutch
Fluid ............................................................ 11-24, 12-9
Pedal .................................................................. 11-27
Coat hook ................................................................. 6-13
Coin tray ..................................................................... 6-7
Compass .......................................................... 3-36, 3-38
Console ...................................................................... 6-5
Continuously variable transmission
Fluid ..................................................................... 12-9
Coolant ............................................................ 11-14, 12-9
Temperature high warning light ................................ 3-16
Temperature low indicator light. ................................ 3-16
Cooling system ......................................................... 11-13
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-32
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-24
Set indicator light ........................................... 3-25, 7-32
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-8
Front passenger ’s .................................................... 6-8
Rear passenger ’s..................................................... 6-8
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-30
Defogger ................................................................... 3-44
Defrosting ................................................................. 4-10
Deicer ...................................................................... 3-44 Differential gear oil
Front ........................................................... 11-21, 12-8
Rear ........................................................... 11-22, 12-8
Dimensions ................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ......................................... 2-17
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-23
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-50
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-4
Open warning light. ................................................. 3-21
Step light ............................................................. 11-50
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-18
Driving All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-21
AWD models ........................................................... 8-5
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 8
Drinking. .................................................................... 7
Drugs ........................................................................ 7
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Pets .......................................................................... 8
Snowy and icy roads .............................................. 8-10
Tips ......................................................... 7-14, 8-2, 8-5
Tired or sleepy ........................................................... 7
Winter .................................................................... 8-8
E
ECO gauge ............................................................... 3-11
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system... 3-20, 7-24
Warning ................................................................ 3-20
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-13