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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
If equipped
1:
2:
3:
4 : 4WD models only
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
HORN HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P.169)
(P.163)
(P.143) (P.128)
GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON/
POWER TAILGATE SWITCH (P.131)
(P.399)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
HANDLE POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER
SWITCH
(P.136)
MIRROR CONTROLS DRIVING POSITION MEMORY
SYSTEM
(P.171)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
(P.436)
PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM
SWITCH (P.
124)
HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.309)
(P.361) BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE
HANDLE (P.167) VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTPASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.
34)
(P.
122)
VTM-4 LOCK
BUTTON
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
(P. 85) (P.
422 )
(P. 184 )
(P. 348 )
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P.390)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR BUTTON
(P.128, 170)
(P.162 )
1
3
3
3 3
3
3
2 4
3
3 3
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .64
............................
Instrument Panel .65
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators . 67
.............................................
Gauges .80
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 85
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .121
Windshield Wipers and .................................
Washers .122
Rear Window Wiper and ...................................
Washer .123
.........
Turn Signal and Headlights . 124
...............
Hazard Warning Button . 128
...............
Rear Window Def ogger . 128
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 129
........
Steering Wheel Adjustment . 131
.............................
Keys and Locks .132
......................
Immobilizer System .133
..............................
Ignition Switch .135
....................................
Door Locks .136
............
Childproof Door Locks . 142
.............
Tailgate and Glass Hatch . 142
..........................
Power Tailgate .143
.....................
Remote Transmitter .148
...............................................
Seats .152
...................
Detachable Anchor . 160..................................
Seat Heaters .162
............................
Power Windows .163
.......................................
Moonroof .166
...............................
Parking Brake .167
...........................................
Mirrors .168
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .171
...............................
Interior Lights .174
.........
Interior Convenience Items . 177
.........................
Center Console .178
.......
Console Compartments . 178
...........................
Coin Holder .179
.....................
Beverage Holders .179
..............
Storage Compartment . 180
..................................
Glove Box .181
..............
Integrated Sunshades . 181
....................
Sunglasses Holder .181
................
Conversation Mirror . 182
...................................
Sun Visor .182
............................
Vanity Mirror .183
................................
Coat Hooks .183
.......................
Seat Under Tray .184
........
Accessory Power Sockets . 184
.......................
AC Power Outlet .185
.............................
Cargo Hooks .186
..................................
Cargo Net .186
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
63
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
If equipped
1:
2:
3:
4 : 4WD models only
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
121
HORN HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P.169)
(P.143) (P.
162 )
GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON/
POWER TAILGATE SWITCH
(P.131)
(P.399)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
HANDLE POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER
SWITCH MIRROR CONTROLS DRIVING POSITION MEMORY
SYSTEM
(P.171)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM
SWITCH (P.124) HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.309)
(P.361) BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE
HANDLE (P.167)
(P.136)
(P.163) (P.128)
(P.348)
(P.
184 )
(P.
422 )
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.436)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.
34)
VTM-4 LOCK
BUTTON
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
(P. 85)
(P.
122 )
(P.390) REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRROR BUTTON
(P.128,170)
1
3
3
3 3
3
3
2 4
3
3 3
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Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button lights to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition.
You have to turn it on again when
you restart the vehicle. The def ogger wires on the inside of
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.
Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see page .
Pushthebuttontoturnonthe
hazard warning lights (f our-way
flashers). This causes all four
outside turn signals and both turn
indicators in the instrument panel to
f lash. Use the hazard warning lights
if you need to park in a dangerous
area near heavy traffic, or if your
vehicle is disabled. 170
Except U.S. LX model
Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning Button
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
128
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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake. Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Open the tailgate.Push the rear edge of the handle
to raise the handle loop and pull up
the loop to raise the cargo area
f loor.
Remove the cargo area floor.
2.
1.
3.4.
CONT INUED
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
513
JACK
TOOLS
SPARE TIRE
CARGO AREA
FLOOR
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er toon page .
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the warning indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page . Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it.
Put the transmission in neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake. Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, climate
control, audio system, lights, etc. Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
1.
2.
415
529 535
CONT INUED
Starting the
Engine
Emergency
Towing Jump Starting
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
If the Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
521
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Cancel Button .350
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Capacities Chart .542
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 59
..........................
Cargo Area Light .176
...................................
Cargo Hook .412
....................
Cargo, How to Carry .408
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
........................
Certif ication Label .540
.................................
Chains, Tires .507
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .513
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .477 ......................................
When to .459
...
Charging System Indicator . 68,525
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 414
................
Childproof Door Locks . 142
.....................................
Child Saf ety .37
..............................
Booster Seats .56
.............................
Child Seats .42, 45
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 37
..........................................
Inf ants .42
..........................
Larger Children .55
.........................................
LATCH .47
......................
Risks with Airbags .38
.............................
Small Children .43
..........................................
Tether .52
...........................
Warning Labels .60
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 38
.......................................
Child Seats .45
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LATCH Anchorage Points . 47
....
Tether Anchorage Points . 53,54
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .494
...............
Climate Control System . 197
..............................................
Clock .312
....................................
Coat Hooks .183
.....................
Code, Audio System .311
........................
CO in the Exhaust .551
......................
Compact Spare Tire .512 .........................................
Compass .351
.................
Console Compartment . 178
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 558
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 63
....................
Conversation Mirror .182
Coolant ........................................
Adding .479
....................................
Checking .402
.........................
Proper Solution .479
...................
Temperature Gauge . 80
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .551
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Cruise Control Indicator . 76
............
Cruise Control Operation . 348
...................................
Cup Holders .179
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Customer Service Of f ice . 558
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Customize Settings .95
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Door/Window Setup . 113
...........................
Lighting Setup .108
...............................
Meter Setup .101
...........................
Position Setup .106
........................
Setting to Def ault .98
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .490
..............................
Brake Lights .490
.................................
Fog Lights .489
................
Front Parking Lights . 488
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 488
.................................
Headlights .487
.................................
Rear Bulbs .490
............................
Specif ications .543
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 488
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Bulbs, Halogen .487
Index
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CONT INUED
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Dashboard .3, 64
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Daytime Running Lights . 126
.................................
Dead Battery .521
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 560
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 128
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Def rosting the Windows . 192,201
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid .542
....................................
Dimensions .542
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 124
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 482
..................................
Engine Oil .402
..........................
Directional Signals .71
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 433
.......................................
Disc Care .283
........................
Disc Changer .240, 272
Disc Changer Error ...........................
Messages .249, 282
....................
Disc Player .216, 240,272
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Disposal of Used Oil .478
Doors .................................
Indicator .11, 93
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Locking and Unlocking . 136
..................
Lockout Prevention . 142
....................
Power Door Locks . 136
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 544 ...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .413
....................................
Economy .403
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .171
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 494
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DVD Player Error Messages . 343
...................................
DVD Player .318
..............................
Economy, Fuel .403
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .435
..................................
Emergencies .511
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 521
...........
Brake System Indicator . 527
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 513
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Charging System Indicator . 525
..................
Checking the Fuses . 529
...........
Driving with a Flat Tire . 512
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 128
............................
Jump Starting .521
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 525
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 526
..................
Overheated Engine . 523.......................................
Towing .535
.........................
Emergency Brake .167
....................
Emergency Flashers .128
......................
Emergency Towing .535
.......................
Emissions Controls .551
........................
Emissions Testing .554
Engine ..............
Check Starter System . 416
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 80
.........................
If it Won’t Start .520
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .68, 526
.......................................
Oil Lif e .459
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 68,525
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 476
...............................
Overheating .523
............................
Specif ications .543
............................
Speed Limiter .420
.......................................
Starting .415
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 551
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .59
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .552
Index
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INDEX
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Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat........................................
Belts by .18
..........................
Fan, Interior .191, 200
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .189
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 399
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .494
...............................................
Oil .477
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 128
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 513
.....................................
Floor Mats .495
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 482
..........................................
Brake .485
..........................
Power Steering .486
.......................
Rear Differential .484
...................
Transf er Assembly . 484
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Windshield Washer . 481
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .306
.....................................
Fog Lights .126
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Folding the Second Seat . 158.................
Folding the Third Seat . 159
........................
Four-way Flashers .128
..............................
Front Airbags .9 ,27
......................................
Front Seat .152
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Adjusting .152
.....................................
Airbags .9, 27
.......................................
Heaters .162
.................................................
Fuel .398
......................
Fill Door and Cap .399
...........................................
Gauge .80
................
Octane Requirement . 398
...............................
Oxygenated .398
........................
Reserve Indicator .77
........................
Tank, Filling the .399
......................
Tighten Fuel Cap .400
...............................
Fuel Economy .403
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .529
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 487
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 360
..............................
HFL Buttons .361
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 128
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 404
.........................................
Gasoline .398
...........................................
Gauge .80
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .78
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Octane Requirement . 398
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .399 ................
Gas Station Procedures . 399
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 80
...............................................
Fuel .80
...............................
Speedometer .80
.................................
Tachometer .80
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .439
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .440
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 418
...................................
Glass Hatch .146
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Glove Box .181
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .439
Index
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CONT INUED
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 540Ignition
............................................
Keys .132
.........................................
Switch .135
............
Timing Control System . 552
......................
Immobilizer System .133
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
...
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 65, 66
...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 70
....................................
A/T Temp .74
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .69, 527
................
Charging System . 68,525
.............................
Cruise Control .76
.................................
Cruise Main .76
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .77
...................................
Fog Lights .76
...................................
High Beam .76
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 76
.....................................
Lights On .76
......................................
Low Fuel .78
................
Low Oil Pressure . 68,525
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Low Tire Pressure .72
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 526
..........................
Security System .79
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .70 .......................................
Seat Belt .67
...............................................
SRS .70
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System Message . 75,92
...............
Tire Pressure Monitor . 73
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .71
............................
VSA Activation .71
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VSA System .71
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Individual Map Lights . 175
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Inf ant Restraint .42
......................................
Inf ant Seats .42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 500
..................................
INFO Buttons .85
.................................
Inside Mirror .168
.............................
Inspection, Tire .502
......................
Instrument Panel .65, 66
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 129
..............
Instruments and Controls . 63
....................
Integrated Sunshade .181
.................................
Interf ace Dial .250
...............................
Interior Lights .174
........................................
Introduction .i
...............................................
iPod
. 286
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Headlights .124
........................................
Aiming .487
..................
Automatic Lighting . 125
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Daytime Running Lights . 126
..................
High Beam Indicator . 76
.........
High Beams, Turning on . 124
....................
Lights On Indicator .76
..........
Low Beams, Turning on . 124
.......................
Reminder Chime .124
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 487
.................................
Turning on .124
...................................
Headphones .344
............................
Head Restraints .155
...............................
Heated Mirror .170
...............................
Heaters, Seats .162
.............
Heating and Cooling . 190,197
...............
High-Low Beam Switch . 124
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .355
.......................
Hood, Opening the .401
...........................................
Horn .4,121
Index
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