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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 124
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 134
Automatic transmission.............. 139
Manual transmission .................... 145
Turn signal lever ............................ 147
Parking brake ................................. 148
Horn.................................................... 150
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ....................... 151
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 157
Multi-information display........... 160
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 165
Fog light switch .............................. 168
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 169
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 174 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 175
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 179
Intuitive parking assist ................. 190
Driving assist systems.................. 196
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........... 202
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ..................... 206
Vehicle load limits........................ 209
Winter driving tips ........................ 210
Trailer towing .................................. 214
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ................................ 215
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................................ 216
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 220
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ..................................... 228
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 229
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ...................... 230
Using the radio .............................. 233
Using the CD player .................... 241
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs................................. 248
Operating an iPod
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Operating a USB memory....... 264
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 273
Using the AUX adapter ............ 275
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 277 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
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Bluetooth
® audio system ........ 280
Using the Bluetooth
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audio system............................... 283
Operating a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player ........ 288
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .......... 291
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ............................................... 297
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for mobile phones ........................... 298
Using the hands-free system (for mobile phones) ................. 302
Making a phone call ..................... 310
Setting a mobile phone ............... 314
Security and system setup ......... 319
Using the phone book................ 323
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list............................ 329
• Interior lights ................................ 331
• Personal lights ............................. 331
3Interior features

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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features............... 333
• Glove box .................................... 333
• Console boxes ........................... 334
• Overhead console .................. 335
• Cup holders................................. 336
•Bottle holders/door pockets .............................. 338
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 339
Vanity mirrors............................... 340
Clock .................................................. 341
Satellite switches .......................... 342
Ashtrays ........................................... 345
Cigarette lighter ........................... 346
Power outlet ................................... 347
Seat heaters................................... 348
Seat heaters and ventilators ...................................... 351
Armrest ............................................ 354
Rear sunshade .............................. 355
Trunk storage extension ........... 357
Coat hooks .................................... 358
Floor mat.......................................... 359
Trunk features............................... 360
Garage door opener.................. 363
Compass.......................................... 369
Safety Connect ............................. 373 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 382
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ................... 385
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.............................. 388
General maintenance ............... 390
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 393
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 394
Hood ................................................. 397
Positioning a floor jack.............. 398
Engine compartment................. 400
Tires .................................................... 414
Tire inflation pressure................. 425
Wheels ............................................. 429
Air conditioning filter................... 431
Electronic key battery ................ 434
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 436
Headlight aim ............................... 450
Light bulbs....................................... 452
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers.................... 460
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................ 461
If you think something is wrong ......................................... 467
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 468
Event data recorder .................... 469
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................................... 471
If a warning message is displayed ...................................... 480
If you have a flat tire..................... 492
If the engine will not start ........... 501
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............................. 503
If you lose your keys ................... 504
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............. 505
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................. 509
If your vehicle overheats ............ 512
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................. 515 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)...................... 518
Fuel information ............................ 534
Tire information............................. 537
6-2. Customization Customizable features............... 549
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .......................... 555
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.......................... 558
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 559
Abbreviation list ................................... 562
Alphabetical index .............................. 564
What to do if... ....................................... 574
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
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Headlights (high beam) P. 165
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal lights P. 147
Fog lights P. 168
Side marker lights P. 165
Headlights (low/high ∗ beam)

P. 165
Hood P. 397
Parking lights P. 165
Windshield wipers P. 169
Moon roof ∗ P. 79
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 73
Turn signal lights
P. 147

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∗: If equipped
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 414
P. 492
P. 528
P. 537
Tail lights P. 165
Side marker lights P. 165
Trunk P. 47
Rear window defogger P. 228
Doors P. 43
Fuel filler door P. 83
Turn signal lights P. 147

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 72
Personal lights P. 331
Moon roof switches ∗ P. 79
Personal lights P. 331
Interior lights P. 331
Coat hooks P. 358
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 93
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“SOS” button ∗ P. 373
Compass P. 369
Garage door opener switches P. 363
Vanity mirrors P. 340
Sun visors P. 339
Interior lights P. 331
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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Seat heater switches ∗
Seat heater/ventilator switches
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P. 348
P. 351
Automatic transmission shift lever P. 139
Shift lock override button P. 503
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays P. 346
P. 345
Manual transmission shift lever P. 145
Parking brake lever P. 148
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays P. 346
P. 345
Seat heater switches ∗
Seat heater/ventilator switches
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P. 348
P. 351
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 165
P. 147
P. 168
Shift paddle switches (automatic transmission) P. 142
Gauges and meters P. 151
Multi-information display P. 160
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 169
Engine (ignition) switch P. 134
Trunk opener main switch P. 47
Glove box P. 333
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever ∗ P. 69
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ∗ P. 70
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) P. 148
Audio remote control switches P. 277
Horn P. 150

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
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Rear sunshade switch ∗ P. 355
Trunk opener P. 47
Fuel filler door opener P. 83
Headlight cleaner switch ∗ P. 174
Satellite switches P. 342
Instrument panel lightcontrol dial
P. 152
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Windshield wiper de-icer ∗ P. 229