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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 124
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 133
Automatic transmission.............. 137
Turn signal lever ............................ 142
Parking brake ................................. 143
Horn.................................................... 144
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 145
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 149
Multi-information display ........... 152
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 155
Fog light switch .............................. 158
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 159
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 164 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 165
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 169
Intuitive parking assist .................. 181
Rear view monitor system ......... 194
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) .................. 198
Driving assist systems.................. 199
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........... 206
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ...................... 213
Vehicle load limits.......................... 217
Winter driving tips ........................ 218
Trailer towing ................................. 223
Dinghy towing ............................... 224
3-1. Using the touch screen Touch screen ................................. 228
Setting the touch screen ........... 235
2When driving
3Interior features

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3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 246
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............ 255
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 256
3-3. Using the audio system Audio system type ....................... 257
Using the radio ............................. 260
Using the CD/DVD player.............................................. 269
Playing an audio CD................... 272
Playing MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 276
Playing DVD video/audio (with DVD player).................... 280
Playing a video CD (with DVD player)..................... 294
CD/DVD player and DVD video disc information ............. 297
Listening to Bluetooth
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audio .............................................. 308
Listening to a USB memory/iPod .............................. 316
Optimal use of the audio/video system .................. 326
Using the AUX port................... 328
Using the steering switches ......................................... 329 3-4. Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................... 332
Using a Bluetooth
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phone ............................................ 338
Setting the hands-free system (for cellular phone) .................. 353
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list........................... 382
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features.............. 385
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 393
Vanity mirrors................................ 394
Clock ................................................ 395
Outside temperature display ............................................ 396
Ashtrays ........................................... 397
Cigarette lighter .......................... 398
Power outlet ................................... 399
Seat heaters/ventilators ........... 400
Armrest ............................................ 402
Rear sunshade .............................. 403
Floor mats....................................... 406
Trunk features............................... 408
Garage door opener..................... 411
Compass........................................... 418
Safety Connect ............................. 422

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 430
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 433
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements............................... 436
General maintenance ............... 438
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 441 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 442
Hood ................................................. 445
Positioning a floor jack............... 446
Engine compartment.................. 448
Tires ................................................... 463
Tire inflation pressure................. 473
Wheels ............................................. 477
Air conditioning filter.................. 479
Electronic key battery ................ 482
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 484
Headlight aim ............................... 509
Light bulbs ........................................ 512
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ................... 520
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................... 521
If you think something is wrong ............................................ 530
Fuel pump shut off system ......... 531
Event data recorder.................... 532
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergencyIf a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................................... 534
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 544
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with standard
tires) ................................................ 557
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with run-flat
tires) ................................................ 567
If the engine will not start ......... 568
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”.......................... 569
If you lose your keys .................... 570
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................ 571
If the 12 volt battery is discharged ................................... 574
If your vehicle overheats ........... 578
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................. 581
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................. 582 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 584
Fuel information ........................... 599
Tire information............................. 602
6-2. Customization Customizable features................ 616
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 622
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................... 624
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 625
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 627
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners

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Headlight (high beam) and daytimerunning light
P. 155, 156
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal light P. 142
Fog light P. 158
Side turn signal light P. 142
Headlight (low beam)
P. 155
Hood P. 445
Parking light P. 155
Windshield wipers P. 159
Moon roof∗ P. 78
Outside rear viewmirror
P. 73
Side marker light P. 155

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Tire
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 463
P. 557
P. 596
P. 602
Tail lights P. 155
Side marker light P. 155
Trunk P. 48
Rear window defogger P. 255
Door P. 43
Fuel filler door P. 82
Turn signal light P. 142
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Compass P. 418
Garage door opener switches P. 411
Inside rear view mirror P. 71
Personal light P. 384
Moon roof switch∗ P. 78
Interior light P. 383
Vanity mirror P. 394
Personal light P. 384
Interior light P. 383
Sun visor P. 393
SRS curtain shield airbag P. 92
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SOS button∗ P. 422
Overhead console∗ P. 389
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Shift lever P. 137
Cigarette lighter P. 398
Ashtray P. 397
Shift lock override button P. 569
Cup holders P. 391
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Seat heater/ventilator switches∗
P. 400
VSC OFF switch P. 201
Coin holder P. 390
Mode select switch P. 138
AVS switch∗ P. 198

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 155
P. 142
P. 158
Gauges and meters P. 145
Multi-information display P. 152Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 159
Parking brake pedal P. 143
Trunk opener main switch
P. 48
Glove box
P. 387
Hood lock release lever P. 445
Engine (ignition) switch P. 133
Trunk opener P. 48
Fuel filler door opener P. 82
Horn P. 144
Pre-collision braking off switch∗ P. 206

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“AFS OFF” switch∗ P. 156
Rear sunshade switch∗ P. 403
Headlight cleaner switch∗ P. 164
Intuitive parking assist switch∗ P. 181
Odometer/trip meter and
trip meter reset buttons
P. 146
Instrument panel light control P. 146
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 73
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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