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For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index ............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving..................................24
For safety drive............................... 26
Seat belts .......................................... 28
SRS airbags ..................................... 34
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 45
Safety information for children ............................................51
Child restraint systems ............... 52
Installing child restraints............. 56
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 65
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system....... 66
Alarm ................................................. 68
2. Instrument cluster Warning and indicators lights .................................................72
Gauges and meters ...................... 77
Multi-information display ..........80
Fuel consumption information ................................... 86 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 88
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Side doors ........................................ 92
Back door ........................................ 99
Glass hatch.................................... 104
Smart access system with push-button start ..................... 108
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats........................................ 115
Rear seats......................................... 117
Driving position memory..........128
Head restraints .............................132
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ..............................135
Inside rear view mirror .............. 137
Outside rear view mirrors........139
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows............................. 142
Moon roof ....................................... 145
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 434
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle inte rior...................437
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 440
General maintenance.............. 443
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 446
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions.................................447
Hood ............................................... 450
Engine compartment ................. 451
Tires.................................................. 464
Tire inflation pressure ................. 471
Wheels ............................................475
Air conditioning filter ................ 477
Electronic key battery...............479
Checking and replacing fuses............................................... 481
Headlight aim .............................. 484
Light bulbs .................................... 486 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 498
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.... 499
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed................................500
If you think something is wrong...........................................505
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 506
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 507
If a warning message is displayed ......................................514
If you have a flat tire ...................527
If the engine will not start ........ 540
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........................... 542
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............. 543
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................. 545
If your vehicle overheats ......... 548
If the vehicle becomes stuck ...............................................551
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 80
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 80
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 514
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 9 1
Applying/releasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 9 1
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 367
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516
Turn signal lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 192
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 192
Fog lights
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Windshield wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 202
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 4 63
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 5 19
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 498
Fuel filler door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 450
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 135
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 135
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 128
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 376
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 376
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 381
Audio system*2
Hands-free system*2
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or
“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Installing child restraints
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for the
right side second seat and between the
center and left side second seats. (But-
tons displaying the location of the
anchors are attached to the seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a child
restraint locking mechanism (ALR/
ELR belts except driver’s seat belt)
(P. 3 0 )
Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)
An anchor bracket is provided for each
second seat.
Follow the child restraint system manu facturer’s instructions. Firmly secure
child restraints to the seats using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt. Attach the
top tether strap when installing a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if yo ur child restraint system is not compati-
ble with the LATCH (Lower Anchor s and Tethers for Children) system.

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Instrument cluster2
2. Instrument clusterWarning and indicators lights .................................................72
Gauges and meters ......................77
Multi-information display ..........80
Fuel consumption information ................................... 86

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Warning and indicators lights
The units used on the speedometer may di
ffer depending on the target region.
The warning and indicators lights on the instrument cluster and center panel
inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the foll owing illustrations display all warning
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Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer may di
ffer depending on the target region.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a va riety of driving-related dataP. 8 0 )
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Rear height control air suspension display
Displays the rear heig ht mode selected (P. 3 2 7 )
Shift position and shift range display
Displays the selected shift posi tion or selected shift range (P. 1 8 6 )
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Tr i p m e t e r :
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters A and B can be used to record an d display different distances independently.
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Switches between odometer and trip
meter displays. When the trip meter is
displayed, pressing and holding the
button will reset the trip meter.
The brightness of the instrument
cluster lights can be adjusted.
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Darker
Changing the display
Instrument cluster light control switch
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■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Instrument cluster brightness adjustment
The instrument cluster brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be
adjusted.
■The brightness of the in strument cluster lights
When the tail lights are on, the brightness will change. However, when the surroundings
are bright (daytime, etc.) turn ing on the tail lights will not change the instrument cluster
brightness.
In addition, the brightness of the instrument cluster lights is automatically adjusted based
on the light sensor detecting ho w bright the surroundings are.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The trip meter data will be reset.
If the trip meter was displayed last, the odometer will be displayed after resetting.
■Customization
Setting of sensitivity of the ambient light sensor used for dimming the meter lights can be
changed. (Customizable features P. 5 7 8 )
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates
the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the
engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 5 4 8 )

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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the
driver with a variety of driving-related
data.
●Trip information contents ( P. 8 1 )
Displays driving range, fuel consump-
tion and other cruising related informa-
tion
●Electronic features control contents
( P. 8 2 )
●Other contents ( P. 8 3 )
Display contents