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294 2-5. Driving information
■Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height
■ Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. ( P. 609)
● Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recom-
mendation.
● All trailer lights work as required by law.
● All lights work each time you connect them.
● The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trai\
ler.
● The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for improper tongue
weight, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
● Depress TOW/HAUL button (if equipped)
■ AVS (adaptive variable suspension system) (if equipped)
The suspension can be switched for improvement in driveability. ( P. 247)
No matter which class of tow hitch
applies, for a more safe trailer hookup,
the trailer ball setup must be the proper
height for the coupler on the trailer.
Coupler
Trailer ball

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front air conditioning system ........................... 302
Rear air conditioning system ........................... 311
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............ 315
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 317
3-2. Using the multimedia system Multimedia system types .............................. 318
Entune Audio ................... 320
USB port/AUX port ........... 324
Setup menu...................... 325
Basic audio operations..... 329
Using the radio ................. 334
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs .... 336
Listening to an iPod ......... 343
Listening to a USB memory device .............. 349
Using the AUX port .......... 354
Connecting Bluetooth
®..... 355
Listening to Bluetooth®
audio .............................. 377
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone ............................. 378
Interior features3

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3-3. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ............... 404
• Personal/interior light main switch .................... 405
• Personal/interior lights ... 406
• Interior light .................... 407
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 408
• Glove boxes ................... 409
• Coin holder .................... 410
• Front console box .......... 411
• Card holder .................... 414
• Map holder ..................... 415
• Pen holder ..................... 417
• Tissue pocket................. 418
• Rear console box ........... 419
• Overhead console.......... 422
• Cup holders ................... 424
• Bottle holders ................. 428
• Auxiliary boxes............... 429 3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................ 431
Vanity mirrors ................... 432
Clock ................................ 433
Outside temperature display............................ 434
Portable ashtray ............... 436
Cigarette lighter................ 437
Conversation mirror ......... 438
Power outlets ................... 439
Seat heaters..................... 445
Seat heaters and ventilators ...................... 448
Armrests........................... 450
Rear side sunshades ....... 451
Assist grips....................... 453
Floor mat .......................... 454
Luggage compartment features .......................... 456
Garage door opener......... 461
Compass .......................... 467

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
: If equipped
■The rear window and outside rear vi ew mirror defoggers can be oper-
ated when
● The engine switch is in the ON position.
● The back window is completely closed.
■ Outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove
raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger. The
indicator light will come on.
The defogger will automatically
turn off after 15 to 240 minutes.
The operation time changes
according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.
Pressing the button again also
turns the defogger off.

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CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (vehicles with out-
side rear view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.

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3-5. Other interior features
Vanity mirrors
Vehicles without vanity lightOpen the cover.
Vehicles with vanity light Open the cover.
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.
Adjust the brightness of the
light.

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3-5. Other interior features
Conversation mirror
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
Push the lid.
The mirror can be adjusted by
pushing the mirror edge.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
Compass
: If equipped
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in
which the vehicle is heading.
■ Operation
To turn the compass on or off,
press the switch.
■ Displays and directions
DisplayDirection
NNorth
NENortheast
EEast
SESoutheast
SSouth
SWSouthwest
WWest
NWNorthwest

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■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to
interference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking
lot, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near
an intersection, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
● The battery has been disconnected.
● A door is open.
CAUTION
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle
is stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the
neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling
calibration.
NOTICE
■To avoid the compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause a malfunction of the compass sensor.
■ To ensure normal operation of the compass
●Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to inte rference by artificial magnetic fields.
● During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors back before washing the vehicle.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
■ High pressure car washes
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity \
of
the windows. Before entering an automatic car wash, check that the fuel filler
door on your vehicle is closed properly.
■ Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use
hard brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical
cleaners. Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
● Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
● Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition.
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.