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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features............... 529
• Glove box ..................................... 531
• Console box ................................ 532
• Coin holder.................................. 534
• Bottle holders/door pockets ......................................... 535
• Cup holders................................. 536
• Auxiliary boxes........................... 539
3-7. Other interior features Cool box ........................................... 541
Sun visors......................................... 544
Vanity mirror .................................. 545
Clock ................................................. 546
Conversation mirror................... 547
Power outlet (12 V DC) ........... 548
Power outlet (120 V AC) ........ 550
Heated steering wheel.............. 555
Seat heaters and ventilators .... 557
Armrest ........................................... 560
Coat hooks ...................................... 561
Assist grips ...................................... 562
Floor mat.......................................... 563
Luggage compartment features.......................................... 565
Garage door opener.................. 574
Compass......................................... 582
Safety Connect ............................. 587 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 596
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................... 601
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 604
General maintenance ................ 607
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................................... 611
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................... 612
Hood ................................................... 617
Engine compartment................... 618
Tires ................................................... 636
Tire inflation pressure................. 643
Wheels ............................................. 647
Air conditioning filter................. 650
Electronic key battery ................ 652
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 655
Headlight aim (vehicles with low beam halogen bulbs)....... 668
Light bulbs ....................................... 670
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Front automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
Control panel (vehicles without a rear automatic air conditioning
system)
Automatic mode button
Off button
Cooling and dehumidification function on/off button
Air outlet selector button
Micro dust and pollen filter
mode button
Passenger’s side temperature
control button
Dual mode button
Outside/recirculated air mode button
Windshield defogger button
Driver’s side
temperature control button
Fan speed control button
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Control panel (vehicles with a rear automatic air conditioning sys-
tem)
Automatic mode button
Off button
Cooling and dehumidification function on/off button
Air outlet selector button
Micro dust and pollen filter mode button
Front passenger’s side temperature control button3 zone mode button
Outside/recirculated air mode button Windshield defogger button
Driver’s side temperature
control button
Fan speed control button
Rear automatic air
conditioning on/off button
Rear passenger’s side
temperature control
button
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Defogging the windshield
Defogging
The air intake is automatically
switched to (outside air)
mode. It is not possible to recircu-
lated air mode when the switch is
on.
The air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.
Micro dust and pollen filter mode buttonOperates micro dust and pollen fil-
ter on/off.
Outside air mode switches to (recirculated air) mode. Pol-
len is removed from the air and the
air flows to the upper part of the
body.
Usually the system will turn off
automatically after approximately
3 minutes.
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■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to in
accordance with the temperature setting, the inside temperature, outside tempera-
ture, etc.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used.
■When the outside temperature exceeds 75 °F (24 °C) and the air conditioning
system is on
●In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air conditioning
system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically.
This may also reduce fuel consumption.
●Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
●It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situ-
ations where the windows need to be defogged.
■Automatic mode for air intake control (vehicles with a rear automatic air condi-
tioning system)
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
When the air conditioning is off, and the fan is operating, turning automatic mode
on will activate the air conditioning system.
■Micro dust and pollen filter
●In order to prevent the windows from fogging up when the outside air is cold,
the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to (recirculated air) mode.
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
■When outside air temperature is below 32 °F (0 °C)
The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when the “A/C”
button is pressed.
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............. 596
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............... 601 4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements........................ 604
General maintenance .......... 607
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................. 611
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ............................. 612
Hood ............................................ 617
Engine compartment ............ 618
Tires............................................ 636
Tire inflation pressure........... 643
Wheels ....................................... 647
Air conditioning filter ........... 650
Electronic key battery.......... 652
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................ 655
Headlight aim (vehicles with low beam
halogen bulbs)...................... 668
Light bulbs................................. 670
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NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to
dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
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Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air condi-
tioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Open the glove box and
remove the glove box cover.
Remove the filter cover.
Replace the filter with a new
one.
The “↑UP” marks shown on the
filter should be pointing up.
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■Changing interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance sched-
ule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement may be
required. (For scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Warranty and Ser-
vices Guide/Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled Maintenance”.)
■If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the system.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CFront automatic air conditioning
system
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Rear automatic air conditioning
system
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ABS.............................................................339
Active traction control........................340
Adaptive front lighting system ........ 227
Adaptive variable suspension system.....................................................325
AFS ............................................................. 227
Air conditioning filter ......................... 650
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ...................... 650
Front automatic air conditioning system
*...............................................398
Rear automatic air conditioning system
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Airbags Airbag deployment
conditions............................................ 130
Airbag precautions for your
child.........................................................136
Airbag warning light ........................695
Front passenger occupant classification system........................143
General airbag pr ecautions ..........135
Locations of airbags........................... 126
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................. 140
Proper driving posture ..................... 124
Side airbag precautions ................... 137
Side and curtain shield airbags deployment conditions ...................131
Side and curtain shield airbag precautions ........................................ 138
SRS airbags ............................................ 126 Alarm............................................................ 121
Antenna .................................................... 426
Anti-lock brake system ...................... 339
Armrest .................................................... 560
Assist grips .............................................. 562
Audio input.............................................. 465
Audio system
Antenna...................................................426
Audio input........................................... 465
AUX port .............................................. 465
CD player/changer ..........................429
iPod .......................................................... 446
MP3/WMA disc................................437
Optimal use ......................................... 463
Portable music player ..................... 465
Radio ......................................................... 421
Steering wheel audio switch........ 466
USB memory ...................................... 454
Audio/video remote controls
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Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .......................650
Front automatic air conditioning system
*.............................................. 398
Rear automatic air conditioning system
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Automatic light control system....... 223
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ...................190
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................................... 742
S mode ..................................................... 193
AUX port
*.............................................. 465
Auxiliary box ...............................539, 567
AVS............................................................ 325
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