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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information ........................... 20Keys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk .................. 22
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 22
Wireless remote control .............. 34
Doors.................................................... 37
Trunk...................................................... 41
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) .......................... 44
Front seats .......................................... 44
Driving position memory ............. 45
Seat position memory ................... 48
Head restraints................................ 50
Seat belts ............................................. 51
Steering wheel.................................. 57
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 59
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 60
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof .......... 62
Power windows................................ 62
Moon roof .......................................... 64 1-5. Refueling ........................................ 67
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 67
1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 70 Engine immobilizer system ......... 70
Alarm.................................................... 72
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 74
1-7. Safety information ....................... 75 Correct driving posture ............... 75
SRS airbags ....................................... 77
Front passenger occupant classification system ................... 88
Child restraint sy stems ................. 93
Installing child restraints ............... 96
2-1. Driving procedures................... 106 Driving the vehicle ........................ 106
Engine (ign ition) switch ................ 114
Automatic transmission............... 118
Turn signal lever............................. 126
Parking brake .................................. 127
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 128 Gauges and meters ..................... 128
Indicators and warning lights ... 132
Multi-information display........... 135
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers .................... 139
Headlight switch ............................ 139
Fog light switch .............................. 142
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 143
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 146
2-4. Using other driving systems.... 147 Cruise control ................................ 147
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 150
Intuitive parking assist ................. 160
Driving assist systems.................. 166
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 173
2-5. Driving information ................... 176 Cargo and luggage ...................... 176
Vehicle load limits ......................... 179
Winter driving tips ........................ 180
Trailer towing .................................. 182
Dinghy towing ................................ 183
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger .............. 186
Automatic air conditioning system .................. 186
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 194 3-2. Using the audio system............ 195
Audio system types ...................... 195
Using the radio............................... 198
Using the CD player.................. 205
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs..................................... 211
Optimal use of the audio system .............................................. 217
Using the AUX adapter ............ 220
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................. 221
3-3. Using the interior lights .......... 223 Interior lights list............................ 223
• Interior lights ............................... 225
• Personal lights ............................ 225
3-4. Using the storage features .... 227 List of storage features .............. 227
• Glove box .................................... 227
• Console box................................ 228
• Overhead console ................... 229
• Cup holders................................. 230
• Bottle holders/door pockets ............................... 232
3-5. Other interior features .......... 233 Sun visors......................................... 233
Vanity mirror .................................. 234
Clock................................................. 235
Satellite sw itches .......................... 236
Ashtrays ........................................... 239
Cigarette li ghter ........................... 240
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Headlights (high beam) P. 139
Pictorial indexExterior
Front turn signal lights P. 126
Front fog lights P. 142
Side marker lights P. 139
Headlights (low/high beam)
P. 139
Hood P. 279
Parking lights P. 139
Windshield wipers P. 143
Moon roof  P. 64
Outside rear viewmirrors
P. 60

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: If equipped
Tires
●Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 374
P. 407
P. 412
Tail lights P. 139
Side marker lights P. 139
Trunk P. 41
Rear window defogger P. 194
Doors P. 37
Fuel filler door P. 67
Rear turn signal lights
P. 126

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Compass P. 259
Garage door opener switches P. 254
Personal lights P. 225
Moon roof switch  P. 64
Interior lights P. 225
Vanity mirrors P. 234
Personal lights P. 225
Interior lights P. 225
Sun visors P. 233
Coat hooks P. 249
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 77
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 59
Overhead console P. 229

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
■To prevent sensor error
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting in death
or serious injury.
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles
behind and automatically reduce the reflected light.
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
The anti-glare mirror default
mode is automatic. The anti-
glare mirror is automatically set
to automatic whenever the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch
is turned IGNITION ON mode.
To ensure that the sensors operate properly,
do not touch or cover them.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is
detected.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function, wi reless remote door lock function
or mechanical key with the alarm being set.
● The hood is opened with the alarm being set.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors using
the entry function, wireless
remote door lock function or
mechanical key.
The system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
●Unlock the doors or trunk using the entry function, wireless
remote door lock function or mechanical key.
● Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Pa n i c m o d e
■Tr i g g e r i n g o f t h e a l a r m
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
Stopping the alarm deactiv ates the alarm system.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
●The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to deactivate the alarm system.
If the battery is disconnected before de activating the alarm system, the alarm may
be triggered when the battery is reconnected.
When is pushed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound for about 60
seconds and the vehicle lights will flash to
deter any person from trying to break into or
damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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1-7. Safety information
Airbag system componentsYour vehicle is equipped with AD VANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on US motor vehicle safety standa rds (FMVSS208). The airbag system
controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front passenger. The
driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s position sensor etc. The
front passenger’s airbag system con sists of the front passenger occupant
classification sensor etc.
The main SRS airbag system componen ts are shown above. The SRS air-
bag system is controlled by the airb ag sensor assembly. The airbag sen-
sor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag sensor. Knee airbags
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights
Side airbags
Side and curtain shield airbag
sensors
Curtain shield airbag sensors
SRS warning light
Driver airbag
Driver's seat belt buckle switch
Driver's seat position sensor
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Airbag sensor assembly
Front passenger occupant
classification system
(ECU and sensors)
Front airbag sensors

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
■Child *3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “A I R B A G
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
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DevicesFront passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Front passenger knee airbag
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “A I R B A G
OFF”
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SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
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DevicesFront passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Front passenger knee airbag
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger sideActivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner