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Outside rearview mirror heater
(if equipped)
The outside rearview mirror heater is
automatically turned on when the rear
window defroster is turned on. To heat
the outside rearview mirror glass, push
the button for the rear window defroster.
The rearview mirror heater (and rear win-
dow defroster) will not operate unless the
engine is running.
The outside rearview mirror glass will be
heated for defrosting or defogging and
will give you improved rear vision in
inclement weather conditions. Push the
button again to turn the heater off. The
outside rearview mirror heater automati-
cally turns off after 20 minutes.
Inside rearview mirror
Adjust the rearview mirror to center on
the view through the rear window. Make
this adjustment before you start driving.
Day/night rearview mirror (if equippzed)
Make this adjustment before you start
driving and while the day/night lever is in
the day position.
Pull the day/night lever toward you to
reduce glare from the headlights of vehi-
cles behind you during night driving.
Remember that you lose some rearviewclarity in the night position.
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Day
Night
Day/Night lever
CAUTION
Do not place objects in the rear seat or cargo area which would interferewith your vision out the rear window.

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Map light (if equipped)
Type A
The lights are turned ON or OFF by
pressing the corresponding switch.
Type B
(1) Map light: The lights are turned ON or OFF bypressing the corresponding switch.
(2) DOOR
: The light turns on when a door is opened or when a door is unlocked
by the transmitter (if equipped).
Interior light goes out slowly after 30
seconds if the door is closed.
However if the ignition switch is ON
or all vehicle doors are locked when
the door is closed, interior light will
turn off even within 30 seconds.
(3) ROOM
: The light turns on and stays on even when the doors are all closed.
Dome light (if equipped)
(1) OFF
: The light stays off even when a dooris open.
(2) DOOR : The light turns on when a door isopened or when a door is unlocked
by the transmitter (if equipped).
Interior light goes out slowly after 30
seconds if the door is closed.
However if the ignition switch is ON
or all vehicle doors are locked when
the door is closed, interior light will
turn off even within 30 seconds.
(3) ON
: The light turns on and stays on even when the doors are all closed.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
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NOTICE
Do not use the interior lights for extend-
ed periods when engine is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• To avoid possible theft, do not leave
valuables in the storage compartment.
• Since stored items may move while driving, be sure to position them in
the storage compartment so that they
do not make noise or cause a potential
safety hazard when the vehicle is mov-
ing.
• Always keep the storage compartment covers closed while driving. Do not
attempt to place many items in the
storage compartment that the storage
compartment cover can not close
securely. WARNING - Flammable
materials
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other flamma-
ble/explosive materials in the vehi-
cle. These items may catch fire
and/or explode if the vehicle is
exposed to hot temperatures for
extended periods.
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Multi box (if equipped)
To open the cover located above the cig-
arette lighter/power outlet, push the but-
ton and pull the cover down. It can be
used for storing small items.
Glove box
To open the glove box, pull the handle (1)
and the glove box will automatically open
(2). Close the glove box after use.
Sunglass holder (if equipped)
A sunglass storage compartment is pro-
vided on the overhead console. To open
the sunglass holder, press the cover and
the holder will slowly open. Place your
sunglasses in the compartment door with
the lenses facing out. Push to close.
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CAUTION
To reduce the risk of injury in caseof an accident or sudden stop,always keep the glove box doorclosed while driving.
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NOTICE
Make sure the sunglass holder is closed
while driving.
Cup holder
Cups or small beverage cans may be
placed in the cup holders.
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WARNING - Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups of
hot liquid in the cup holder while
the vehicle is in motion. If the hot
liquid spills, you could be burned.
Such a burn to the driver could
cause a loss of control of the
vehicle.
To reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of sudden stop
or collision, do not place uncov-
ered or insecure bottles, glasses,
cans, etc., in the cup holder while
the vehicle is in motion.
INTERIOR FEATURES
CAUTION
Do not use the sunglass holderwhile driving. This could result inloss of control, and an accidentcausing serious injury or propertydamage.

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Sunvisor
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use a sunvisor for a side window
shade, pull it downward, unsnap it from
the bracket (1) and swing it to the side.
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
visor and pull up the mirror cover.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Return the sunvisor to its original posi-
tion after use.
Power socket (if equipped)
The power outlets are designed to pro-
vide power for mobile telephones or
other devices designed to operate with
vehicle electrical systems. The devices
should draw less than 10 amps with the
engine running.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• Use the power outlet when the engine
is running, and remove a plug from
the power outlet after using the elec-
tric appliance. Using the power outlet
excessively or while the engine is not
running or leaving appliances plugged
into the power outlet when not in use
will cause battery discharge
• Only use the electric appliances which are less than 12V and 10A in electric
capacity.
• Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operation level when you
have to use the power socket while
using air-conditioner or heater.
• Close the cover when not in use.
• Some electronic devices can cause electronic interference when plugged
into a vehicle’s power outlet. These
devices may cause excessive audio
static and malfunctions in other elec-
tronic systems or devices used in your
vehicle.
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Digital clock (if equipped)
Whenever the battery terminals or mem-
ory fuse are disconnected, you must
reset the time.
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the clock buttons operates
as follows: HOUR:
Pressing the “H” button with your fin-
ger, a pencil or similar object will
advance the time displayed by one
hour.
MINUTE: Pressing the “M” button with your fin-
ger, a pencil or similar object will
advance the time displayed by one
minute.
RESET:
To clear away minutes, press the “R”
button with your finger, a pencil or sim-
ilar object. Then the clock will be set
precisely on the hour.
For example, if the “R” button is
pressed while the time is between 9:01
and 9:29, the display will be reset to
9:00.
9:01 ~ 9:29 ➾ 9:00
9:30 ~ 9:59 ➾ 10:00
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(1) SLIDE OPEN (TILT DOWN) button
(2) Tilt UP (slide close) BUTTON
If your vehicle is equipped with this fea-
ture, you can slide or tilt your sunroof
with the sunroof control buttons located
on the overhead console.
The sunroof can only be opened, closed,
or tilted when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• Do not continue to press the sunroof
control button(s) after the sunroof is
in the fully open, closed, or tilt posi-
tion(s). Damage to the motor or sys-
tem components could occur.
• The sunroof cannot slide when it is in the tilt position nor can it be tilted
while in an open or slide position.
Sliding the sunroof
Autoslide open
To use the autoslide feature, momentari-
ly (less than 0.4 second) press the
SLIDE OPEN button on the overhead
console. The sunroof will slide all the way
open. To stop the sunroof sliding at any
point, press any sunroof control button.
Manual slide open
Press the SLIDE OPEN button on the
overhead console and hold it until the
sunroof is opened to the desired position.
Close
To close the sunroof, press the TILT UP
button on the overhead console and hold
it until the sunroof is closed.
Tilting the sunroof
Autotilt open
To use the autotilt feature, momentarily
(less than 0.4 second) press the TILT UP
button on the overhead console. The
sunroof will tilt all the way open. To stop
the sunroof tilting at any point, press
any sunroof control button.
Manual tilt open
Press the TILT UP button on the over-
head console and hold it until the sunroof
is opened to the desired position.
Close
To close the sunroof, press the SLIDE
OPEN button on the overhead console
and hold it until the sunroof is closed.
SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
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Sunshade
The sunshade will be opened with the
glass panel automatically when the glass
panel is slid. You will have to close it man-
ually if you want it closed.
Resetting the sunroof
Whenever the vehicle battery is discon-
nected or discharged, you have to reset
your sunroof system as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Set the sunroof to the maximum TILT- UP position using the corresponding
sunroof switch.
3. Then, release it.
4. Press and hold the TILT UP button once again until the sunroof has
returned to the original position of TILT
UP after it is raised a little higher than
the maximum TILT UP position. This
may take several seconds.
When this is complete, the sunroof system is reset.
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WARNING - Sunroof
• Be careful that no heads, hands and body parts are not obstruct-
ed by a closing sunroof.
Do not extend the face, neck, arms or body outside the sunroof
while driving.
Make sure your hand and face are safely out of the way before clos-
ing a sunroof.
CAUTION
Periodically remove any dirt that may accumulate on the guide rail.
If you try to open the sunroof when the temperature is belowfreezing or when the sunroof iscovered with snow or ice, the glass or the motor could be dam-aged.
While using sunroof for a long time, a dust between sunroof androof panel can make a noise.
Open the sunroof and removeregularly the dust using cleancloth.

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To keep items from shifting in the trunk,
you can use the four rings located in the
trunk to attach the cargo net.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Do not put fragile, bulky or an excessive
quantity of items into luggage net. They
could be damaged.
When using a floor mat on the front floor
carpet, make sure it attaches to the floor
mat anchor(s) in your vehicle. This keeps
the floor mat from sliding forward.
LUGGAGE NET (IF EQUIPPED)
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4 Door
5 Door
WARNING
To avoid eye injury, DO NOT over-
stretch the netting.
ALWAYS keep face and body out of
recoil path of the net, in case of
strap.
DO NOT use the luggage net when
strap has visible signs of wear or
damage.
FLOOR MAT ANCHOR(S)
(IF EQUIPPED)
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