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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 132
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 142
Automatic transmission.............. 147
Manual transmission .................... 154
Turn signal lever ............................ 156
Parking brake ................................. 157
Horn.................................................... 158
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 159
Indicators and warning lights ... 165
Multi-information display........... 168
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 173
Fog light switch .............................. 176
Windshield wipers and washer.............................................. 177
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 182 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 183
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 187
Intuitive parking assist ................. 198
Driving assist systems................. 204
Hill-start assist control ................ 210
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 212
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ...................... 216
Vehicle load limits......................... 219
Winter driving tips ....................... 220
Trailer towing ................................. 224
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an
automatic transmission) ......... 225
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a
manual transmission)............... 226
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................................... 230
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .................................... 238
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ....................... 239
Using the radio .............................. 242
Using the CD player .................. 250
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.................................. 257
Operating an iPod
® player ..... 265
Operating a USB memory player.............................................. 273
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 282
Using the AUX adapter ........... 284
Using the steering wheel audio switches ........................... 286 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
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audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system ........ 289
Using the Bluetooth
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audio system................................ 292
Operating a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player ......... 297
Setting up a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player ........ 300
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................................. 306
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for mobile phones ............................ 307
Using the hands-free system (for mobile phones) ..................... 311
Making a phone call ..................... 319
Setting a mobile phone .............. 323
Security and system setup ....... 328
Using the phone book................ 332
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list........................... 338
• Interior light ................................. 339
• Personal lights ............................ 339
3Interior features

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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features.............. 340
• Glove box ................................... 340
• Console box ................................. 341
• Cup holders................................. 343
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 346
Vanity mirror .................................. 347
Clock ................................................ 348
Satellite switches .......................... 349
Ashtrays ........................................... 352
Cigarette lighter .......................... 353
Power outlet ................................... 354
Seat heaters and ventilators .................................... 355
Floor mat......................................... 358
Trunk features................................ 359
Garage door opener.................. 362
Compass......................................... 368 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 374
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 377
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .... 380
General maintenance ................ 382
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 385
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 386
Hood ................................................ 389
Positioning a floor jack.............. 390
Engine compartment.................. 392
Tires ................................................... 406
Tire inflation pressure.................. 416
Wheels ............................................. 420
Air conditioning filter.................. 422
Electronic key battery ................ 425
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 427
Headlight aim ................................ 442
Light bulbs....................................... 444
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers..................... 452
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 453
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 459
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 460
Event data recorder ..................... 461
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 463
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 472
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with standard
tires) ............................................... 486
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with run-flat
tires) ................................................ 495
If the engine will not start .......... 497
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P........................ 499
If you lose your keys ................... 500
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................ 501
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................. 506
If your vehicle overheats .......... 509 If the vehicle becomes stuck .... 512
If the retractable hardtop
does not close.............................. 514
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 526
Fuel information ............................ 542
Tire information............................. 545
6-2. Customization Customizable features............... 557
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 562
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................... 564
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 565
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6Vehicle specifications
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Headlights (high beam) P. 173
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal lights P. 156
Fog lights P. 176
Side marker lights P. 173
Headlights
Low/high beam (discharge bulbs)
Low beam (halogen bulbs)P. 173
Windshield wipers P. 177
Retractable hardtop P. 81
Outside rear view mirrors P. 75
Turn signal lights
P. 156
Parking lights P. 173
Hood P. 389

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 406
P. 486, 495
P. 536
P. 545
Tail lights P. 173
Trunk P. 47
Rear window defogger P. 238
Doors P. 43
Fuel filler door P. 90
Turn signal lights P. 156
Side marker lights P. 173

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Compass P. 368
Garage door opener switches P. 362
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 74
Personal lights P. 339
Interior lights P. 339
Vanity mirrors P. 347
Sun visors P. 346
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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Seat heater/ventilator switches ∗ P. 355
Automatic transmission shift lever P. 147
Shift lock override button P. 499
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays P. 353
P. 352
Manual transmission shift lever P. 154
Parking brake lever P. 157
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays P. 353
P. 352
Seat heater/ventilator switches ∗ P. 355
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 173
P. 156
P. 176
Shift paddle switches (automatic transmission) P. 151
Gauges and meters P. 159
Multi-information display P. 168
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 177
Engine (ignition) switch P. 142
Trunk opener main switch P. 47
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 72
Audio remote control switches *2P. 286
Horn P. 158Glove box P. 340
Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) P. 157
Hood lock release lever P. 389
Inside door lock buttons P. 43

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
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Headlight cleaner switch ∗ P. 182
Trunk opener P. 47
Fuel filler door opener P. 90
Roof switch P. 81
Satellite switches P. 349
Instrument panel lightcontrol dial
P. 160
∗: If equipped