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Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Pull the lever down firmly to adjust the height and lengthwise positio\
n of the column; firmly 
push the lever back up to lock the column in place. Do not adjust while \
driving.
Heated Steering Wheel (if equipped)
To activate, pull the Heated Steering Wheel switch while the ignition is \
in the ON position. 
The indicator light on the switch will illuminate.
To deactivate, pull the Heated Steering Wheel switch again.
i/SET Combination Meter Display Controls
Use the controls to display and switch selected items in the combination meter displa\
y. 
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for details on these controls.
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Automatic Climate Control System (if equipped)
1  
Automatic On and Off  
This system automatically controls 
outlet air temperature, fan speed, air 
flow distribution, air inlet control, and air 
conditioner compressor operation. Press 
“AUTO” to activate. Press “OFF” to turn 
off the system.
2   
Temperature Control Dial  
Rotate the dial clockwise to increase 
the temperature or rotate the dial 
counterclockwise to decrease the 
temperature and maintain a comfortable 
climate within the driver and passenger 
compartment. The temperature is 
displayed digitally on the screen.  
 
 
 
 
Operation in Manual Mode
3   
Recirculated/Outside Air Button  
Press the air inlet selection button to 
prevent outside air from being drawn 
into the passenger compartment. Press 
the button again to allow outside air 
into the compartment. TO PREVENT 
WINDSHIELD FOGGING, DO NOT 
REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE 
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME
4   
Fan Speed Control Knob  
Rotate the fan speed control   
knob to select the desired fan speed.
5   
Air Flow Mode Selection Dial  
Turn the “MODE” dial to select the 
desired air flow mode. The selected   
air flow mode – either ventilation, bi-level, 
heat or heat-defrost – is shown on   
the display.
Controls
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Located in the multi-function display; 
top center of dash
6   Air Conditioner Button  
Press the “A/C” button to activate 
the air conditioning. Press it again to 
turn off the air conditioning.
7   
Defroster Button  
Press the button to defrost or 
dehumidify the windshield and front 
door windows.  
 
 
8   
Rear Window Defogger Button  
Press the button to turn on the 
defogger. It will automatically shut 
off after about 15 minutes. If the 
window clears before that time, you 
can press the button again to turn 
it off. If equipped, the outside mirror 
defogger and windshield wiper 
deicer will also activate. 
9   
Maximum Air Conditioner Button   
For quicker cooling, press the “MAX 
A/C” button.
Controls
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Controls
Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control System (if equipped)
1  Automatic On and Off 
This system automatically controls 
outlet air temperature, fan speed, 
air flow distribution, air inlet control, 
and air conditioner compressor 
operation. Press “AUTO” to activate. 
Press “OFF” to turn off the system.
2   Temperature Control Dial 
Rotate the dial clockwise to increase 
the temperature or rotate the dial 
counterclockwise to decrease the 
temperature and maintain a comfortable 
climate within the driver and passenger 
compartment. The temperature is 
displayed digitally on the screen. 
    
Separate temperature settings 
can be adjusted for the driver’s 
side and passenger’s side.
Operation in Manual Mode
3   Recirculated/Outside Air Button 
Press the air inlet selection button to 
prevent outside air from being drawn 
into the passenger compartment. Press 
the button again to allow outside air 
into the compartment. TO PREVENT 
WINDSHIELD FOGGING, DO NOT 
REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE 
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. 
4   Fan Speed Control Knob 
Rotate the fan speed control knob 
to select the desired fan speed.
5   Air Flow Mode Selection Button 
Press the “MODE” button to select the 
desired air flow mode. The selected 
air flow mode – either ventilation, 
ventilation 2, bi-level, heat, heat-defrost, 
or defrost – is shown on the display.
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6  SYNC Button 
Press the button to synchronize both 
the driver’s side and passenger’s 
side temperatures using the 
driver’s side temperature control.
7   Air Conditioner Button 
Press the “A/C” button to activate 
the air conditioning. Press it again 
to turn off the air conditioning.
8   MAX Air Conditioner Button 
For quicker cooling, press 
the “MAX A/C” button.
9   Defroster Button 
Press the button to defrost or 
dehumidify the windshield and   
front door windows.
10   Rear Window Defogger Button 
Press the button to turn on the 
defogger. It will automatically shut 
off after about 15 minutes. If the 
window clears before that time, 
you can press the button again to 
turn it off. If equipped, the outside 
mirror defogger and windshield 
wiper deicer will also activate.
Located in the multi-function display; 
top center of dash
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While Operating
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
To apply, depress the brake pedal and pull up the parking 
brake switch. The brake system warning light on the 
instrument panel and the indicator light on the parking 
brake switch will illuminate and “PARK” will appear in the 
combination meter display. 
To release, make sure all doors are closed and your seatbelt 
is fastened, then gently push the accelerator pedal. Or, while 
the ignition switch is in the ON position and the brake pedal 
is depressed, push down the parking brake switch.
Auto Vehicle Hold Function (AVH)
The Auto Vehicle Hold function will automatically keep the 
vehicle stopped even after releasing the brake pedal when 
the vehicle is stopped, such as at traffic signals. To activate, 
press the Auto Vehicle Hold switch. The Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light on the   
instrument panel will illuminate. To deactivate, press the switch again. While the Auto Vehicle 
Hold function is operating, the Auto Vehicle Hold operation indicator light on the instrument 
panel will illuminate. 
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Additional Information
Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. Consult the Owner’s 
Manual for more detailed information.
Fuel Capacity
  •    16.6 US gal (63 liters, 13.9 lmp gal)
  •    When the low fuel indicator light is displayed on the instrument panel, \
approximately 
2.5 US gallons (9.5 liters, 2.1 Imp gal) of fuel remain.
  •    If you have recently fueled your vehicle, the Check Engine light on the instrument pa\
nel 
may stay on due to a missing or loose fuel filler cap (the cap should\
 be tightened until   
a click is heard).
Fuel Filler Lid Release
To unlock the fuel filler lid, unlock your vehicle with the key fob or 
power door lock switch, or turn the ignition switch to ACC or   
LOCK/OFF. Push the rear side of the fuel filler lid to open it, then 
open it fully by hand. To close the fuel door, press on the door until 
you hear it latch.
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Engine Oil
Use only the following oils:
  •    ILSAC GF-5, which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mar\
k 
(Starburst mark).
  •    Or API classification SN with the words “RESOURCE CONSERVING”.
    -  Use 0W-20 synthetic, replacement interval 6,000 miles under normal driving 
conditions. No requirement at the first 3,000 miles.
Engine Oil Capacity
  •    4.4 US qt (3.7 liters, 4.2 lmp qt)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System (TPMS). The individual tire pressure is found in the 
Combination Meter Display. Tire pressure specifications 
may be found on the tire information placard found on 
the driver’s side door pillar. Please refer to your Owner’s 
Manual for more information.
Additional  
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