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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself 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.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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 key system................. 22
Wireless remote control ....... 34
Doors.................................... 38
Trunk .................................... 43
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) ................. 46
Front seats ........................... 46
Rear seats ............................ 49
Head restraints ..................... 51
Seat belts ............................. 53
Steering wheel ..................... 61
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 62
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 64
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
window s ............................ 66
Power windows .................... 66
Moon roof ............................. 68
1-5. Refueling ............................. 71 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 71 1-6. Theft deterrent system ....... 75
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 75
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ......................... 77
1-7. Safety information .............. 78 Correct driving posture ......... 78
SRS airbags ......................... 80
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 92
Child restraint systems ......... 97
Installing child restraints ..... 101
2-1. Driving procedures........... 112 Driving the vehicle .............. 112
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 122
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 126
Automatic transmission ...... 130
Manual transmission........... 135
Turn signal lever ................. 136
Parking brake ..................... 137
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 138 Gauges and meters ............ 138
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 142
Multi-information display ..... 146
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 150
Headlight switch .................. 150
Fog light switch ................... 152
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 153
2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 155
Cruise control ...................... 155
Driving assist systems ........ 158
2-5. Driving information ........... 162 Cargo and luggage ............. 162
Vehicle load limits ............... 165
Winter driving tips ............... 166
Trailer towing ...................... 170
Dinghy towing (automatic
transmission) .................... 178
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) ...... 179
3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger ................... 184
Automatic air conditioning system .......... 184
Manual air conditioning system .......... 190
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 197 3-2. Using the audio system ... 198
Audio system types ............ 198
Using the radio ................... 201
Using the CD player ........... 207
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 214
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 222
Using the AUX adapter....... 224
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 225
3-3. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)......... 228
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 228
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 231
Making a phone call ........... 240
Setting a cellular phone ...... 244
Security and system setup ................................ 249
Using the phone book ........ 253
3-4. Using the interior lights ... 260 Interior lights list ................. 260
• Interior light ...................... 262
• Personal lights.................. 262
• Personal/interior lights...... 263
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Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 138
P. 146
Tilt and telescopic
steering control lever
P. 61
Pictorial index
Trunk opener P. 43
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch

P. 150
P. 136
P. 152
Instrument panel
Audio system
Navigation system *P. 198
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 153
Hood lock release
lever
P. 305
Fuel filler door opener
P. 71
Emergency flasher switch
Shift lock override
button
 P. 401
Cigarette lighter 
Power outlet
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Ashtray
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P. 276
P. 277
P. 275
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
 P. 327

Before driving1
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1-1. Key information................ 20Keys ................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk ................................ 22
Smart key system .............. 22
Wireless remote control ..... 34
Doors ................................. 38
Trunk .................................. 43
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)............... 46
Front seats ......................... 46
Rear seats.......................... 49
Head restraints................... 51
Seat belts ........................... 53
Steering wheel ................... 61
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 62
Outside rear view mirrors.............................. 64 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows.......................... 66
Power windows .................. 66
Moon roof ........................... 68
1-5. Refueling........................... 71 Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 71
1-6. Theft deterrent system .... 75 Engine immobilizer system ............................. 75
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ....................... 77
1-7. Safety information ........... 78 Correct driving posture....... 78
SRS airbags ....................... 80
Front passenger occupant classification system ........ 92
Child restraint systems....... 97
Installing child restraints ........................ 101

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Power seat (driver's side only)
Seat position switch
Seatback angle switch
Seat cushion (front) angle switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Lumbar support switch

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
Active head restraints (vehicles with side and curtain shield airbags)
When a front seatback receives
a strong impact, the head
restraint moves slightly forward
to help reduce the risk of whip-
lash on the seat occupant.
Manual seat
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)
■Active head restraints
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to
move. This does not indicate a problem.

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CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
●Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.
● 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, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
● Manual seat only: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is
locked in position.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Rear seats
■Before folding down the rear seat
Stow the rear outside seat belt
buckles and move the rear
center seat belt buckle as
shown.
■ Folding down rear seatbacks
Pull the seatback lever in the
trunk for the seatback you
wish to fold down.

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CAUTION
■After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pressing forward and rear-
ward on the top of the seatback.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
NOTICE
■When a rear seatback is folded down
●Make sure the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk will not damage the
webbing of the rear center seat belt.
● Do not hold the seat by the seat belt comfort guide to prevent damage to
the rear seat.