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TABLE OF CONTENTS
08_IS F_U_(L/O_0808)
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Ve h i c l e
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 24
Wireless remote control .............. 35
Doors.................................................... 37
Trunk...................................................... 41
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 44
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ................................. 45
Seat position memory (front passenger’s seat) ............. 49
Head restraints.................................. 51
Seat belts ............................................ 52
Steering wheel................................. 58
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 60
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 61
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 63
Moon roof .......................................... 65 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 68
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........... 71
Alarm.................................................... 73
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 75
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............... 76
SRS airbags ....................................... 78
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 89
Child restraint systems ................. 94
Installing child restraints ............... 98
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle ........................ 108
Engine (ignition) switch ................ 116
Automatic transmission.............. 120
Turn signal lever............................. 128
Parking brake ................................. 129
Horn.................................................... 130
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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ....................... 131
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 135
Multi-information display........... 138
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 142
Fog light switch .............................. 145
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 146
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 149
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................ 150
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 153
Intuitive parking assist ................. 163
Driving assist systems.................. 169
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 176
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ...................... 180
Vehicle load limits ......................... 183
Winter driving tips ........................ 184
Trailer towing .................................. 186
Dinghy towing ................................ 187 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................. 190
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ............. 198
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ...................... 199
Using the radio.............................. 202
Using the CD player................... 209
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs................................... 215
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................. 221
Using the AUX adapter............ 224
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 225
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list............................ 227
• Interior lights ............................... 229
• Personal lights ............................ 229
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 142
P. 128
P. 145
Paddle shift switches P. 122, 124
Gauges and meters P. 131
Multi-information display P. 138
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 146
Engine (ignition) switch P. 116
Trunk opener main switch P. 41
Glove box P. 231
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 58
Parking brake pedal P. 129
Hood release lever P. 283
Horn P. 130

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1-1. Key informationKeys .............................................. 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .................... 24
Wireless remote control ......... 35
Doors ............................................ 37
Trunk .............................................. 41
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ................................... 44
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) .......................... 45
Seat position memory (front passenger’s seat) ........ 49
Head restraints ........................... 51
Seat belts ..................................... 52
Steering wheel.......................... 58
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ......................................... 60 Outside rear view mirrors........ 61
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .......................... 63
Moon roof ................................... 65
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 68
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..... 71
Alarm............................................ 73
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)...................................... 75
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture .......... 76
SRS airbags ................................ 78
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 89
Child restraint systems ........... 94
Installing child restraints......... 98

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion to reduce
the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increas-
ing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
Seat position switch
Seatback angle switch
Seat cushion (front) angle switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
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Driving position memory (driver’s seat)
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled with
the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this function to activate auto-
matically when the doors are unlocked.
Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■ Entering a position to memory
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
Push the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds push button
“1”, “2” or “3” until the signal
beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
■Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode. Push button “1”, “2” or “3” to
recall the memorized position.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation
Record your driving position to button “1”, “2” or “3” before performing
the following. Using the wireless remote control Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the
driver's door.
While pressing the desired button
(“1”, “2” or “3”), push on the
wireless remote control until the
signal beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver's door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver’s
door is opened.
Open one of the doors
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed, the doors
will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set. In case that
the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm.
(→ P. 7 3 )
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08_IS F_U_(L/O_0808)Using the door lock switch
Carry only the key (including the card key
∗) to which you want to link
the driving position. If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving
position cannot be linked properly.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the
driver's door. While pressing the desired button
(“1”, “2” or “3”), press the lock or
unlock side on the driver’s door
lock switch until the signal beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver's door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver's
door is opened.
∗: Canada only
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■Canceling the linked door unlock operation
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the driver's door.
Using the wireless remote control: While pushing the “SET” button, press on the wireless remote control until the signal beeps.
Using the door lock switch: While pr essing the “SET” button, press the
lock or unlock side on the door lock switch until the signal beeps.
■Operating the driving position memory after turning the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF
Memorized positions (except for the steering wheel positions) can be activated up
to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is
closed again, even after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
■To cancel seat position recall
Perform any of the following operations.
●Push the “SET” button.
●Push button “1”, “2” or “3”.
●Adjust the seat using the switches (only cancels seat position recall).
■If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions are erased when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
STEP1
STEP2