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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm
: If equipped
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the fo llowing situations when the alarm
is set.
● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the wireless remote control door lock function or key.
(The doors will lock again automatically.)
● The hood is opened.
● Vehicles with the glass breakage sensor (if equipped): The
side windows are tapped or broken.
● The battery is reconnected.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and hood,
and lock all the doors. The
system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
●Unlock the doors.
● Turn the engine switch to the ACC or ON position, or start the
engine.
(The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few sec-
onds.)

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
■
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■ Panic mode
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■ When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the battery is discharged before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a
door or hood.
● The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.

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3-8. Other interior features
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Interior and exterior features
■
Circling calibration
When “C” appears on the dis-
play, drive the vehicle at 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less in a circle until a
direction is displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis-
played.
■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.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the hood catch lever
and lift the hood.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
● “ENGINE COOLANT HOT” is shown on the multi-information display
(vehicles with multi-information display).
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

720 Alphabetical index
Seat heater precautions ................. 493, 495
Child-protectors .........................49
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 516
Interior ................................... 519
Seat belts .............................. 520
Clock ........................................ 480
Compass ................................... 510
Condenser ................................ 540
Console box ............................. 455
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 637
CRS ........................................... 142
Cruise control........................... 220
Cup holders .............................. 468
Curtain shield airbags ............. 119
Customizable features..... 205, 683
Daytime running light
system .................................... 214
Deck hooks ............................... 500
Defogger
Back window ......................... 311
Side mirrors ................... 309, 311
Dimension................................. 644
Dinghy towing .......................... 288
Display Trip information ..................... 203
Warning message ................. 608
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 528
Doors Door glasses ...........................94
Door lock ...........................44, 47
Open door warning........601, 609
Side doors ...............................47
Side mirrors .............................89
Driver’s seat belt reminder buzzer ..................................... 601
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light......................... 601 Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 173
Correct posture ..................... 117
Driving assist systems .......... 243
Procedures............................ 172
Winter driving tips ................. 261
Driving position memory .......... 68
DVD player................................ 390
Emergency flashers................. 588
Emergency flashers switch .... 588
Emergency, in case of Blown fuse ............................ 565
If the engine will not start ...... 628
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ................................. 630
If the vehicle has discharged battery .............. 634
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 599
If the warning light turns on........................................ 599
If the warning message is displayed ......................... 608
If you have a flat tire ............. 612
If you lose your keys ............. 633
If you think something is wrong .............................. 595
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 640
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 641
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................. 589
If your vehicle overheats ....... 637
Engine Compartment ........................ 533
Engine switch ........................ 181
Exhaust gas .......................... 178
Hood ..................................... 532
How to start the
engine ................................. 181
Identification number............. 655
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Alphabetical index
Outer foot lights .................... 446
Personal light switch............. 448
Replacing light bulbs ............ 576
Turn signal lever ................... 189
Vanity lights .......................... 479
Wattage ................................ 667
Load capacity .......................... 259
Lock steering column ............. 182
Luggage storage box ...... 451, 475
Luggage compartment features .................................. 500
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................... 528
General maintenance ........... 524
Maintenance data ................. 644
Maintenance requirements ... 522
Vehicle exterior..................... 516
Vehicle interior...................... 519
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 600
Manual air conditioning system ................................... 301
Manual headlight leveling dial.......................................... 213
Master warning light ....... 601, 608
Map holder ............................... 460
Meter Accessory meter................... 209
Instrument panel light control ................................ 197
Meters .................................. 192
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 86
Side mirror heaters ....... 309, 311
Side mirrors ............................ 89
Vanity mirrors ....................... 479
Moon roof................................. 102
MP3 disc................................... 335
Multi-information display ................................... 203 Noise from under vehicle ..........36
Odometer ..................................192
Off-road precautions ...............251
Oil
Engine oil ..............................535
Warning light .................599, 603
Opener Hood......................................532
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............89
Outside temperature display ....................................481
Overhead console ....................467
Overheating, Engine ................637
Parking assist...........................223
Parking brake ...........................190
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs .............579
Switch....................................212
Wattage .................................667
Passenger airbag off switch Installing the child restraint
system ................................150
Passenger airbag off switch precautions .........................144
Passenger airbag off switch ..................................131
Passenger risk group ............132
Pen holder ................................463
Personal lights Switch....................................447
Wattage .................................667
Power back window ...................99
Power outlet .....................483, 488
Power steering Fluid ..............................542, 664
Power windows ..........................94
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