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release. To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release. The moonroof will automatically open or close all the way. To stop the moonroof midway, touch the switch briefly.

Manual operation

To open: Pull the switch back, and hold it until the desired position is reached. To close: Push the switch forward, and hold it until the desired position is reached.

Tilting the moonroof up

To tilt: Push on the center of the moonroof switch. To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release.

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Opening/Closing the Moonroof

WARNING

Opening or closing the moonroof on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.

NOTICE Opening the moonroof in below freezing temperature or when it is covered with snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.

The power moonroof can be operated for up to 10 minutes after you turn the ignition switch off. Opening either front door cancels this function.

When resistance is detected, the auto reverse function causes the moonroof to change directions, then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes. Make sure that all objects, including fingers, are clear of the moonroof.

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Ignition Switch

0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this position.

I ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and other accessories in this position.

II ON: This is the position when driving.

III START: This position is for starting the engine. The switch returns to ON II when you let go of the key.

Ignition Switch Manual transmission models

WARNING

Removing the key from the ignition switch locks the steering. If you do this while the vehicle is in motion, you can lose control of the vehicle.

Only remove the key from the ignition switch when parked.

Automatic transmission models You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is in P .

All models If you open the driver's door when the key is in LOCK 0 or ACCESSORY I , a warning buzzer will sound to remind you to take the key out. When this happens, the following messages appear on the multi-information display: • 0 : "REMOVE KEY." •

In LOCK In ACCESSORY will stop when you take the key out.

I : "REMOVE KEY" The buzzer

If the key won't turn from LOCK 0 to ACCESSORY I , turn the key while moving the steering wheel left and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the key to turn.

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Turn Signals

Right Turn

Left Turn

Light Switches

Manual Operation

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

Turns on side marker, tail and license plate lights Turns on headlights, parking, side marker, tail, and license plate lights

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Turn Signals

Light Switches

The turn signals can be used when the ignition switch is in ON II .

Rotating the light switch turns the lights on and off, regardless of the position of the ignition switch.

High beams

Push the lever forward until you hear a click.

Low beams

When in high beams, pull the lever back to return to low beams.

Flashing the high beams

Pull the lever back, and release it.

Light Switches If you remove the key with the lights on, a lights on reminder chime will sound.

When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the instrument panel will be on.

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Indicators

P.64

Repeatedly turning the headlights on and off reduces the life of the HID headlight bulbs. If you sense that the level of the headlights is abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off because it will cause the battery to discharge.

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Light Switches

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

Automatic lighting control can be used when the ignition switch is in ON II .

When you turn the light switch to AUTO , the headlights and other exterior lights will switch on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness.

Automatic lighting off feature

The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver's door.

If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0 with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the AUTO position).

The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control) We recommend that you turn on the lights manually when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

The light sensor is in the location shown below. Do not cover this light sensor with anything; otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not work properly.

Light Sensor

You can change the AUTO light sensitivity and automatic lighting off timer setting using the multi- information display.

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Customization Procedure

P. 80

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Fog Lights

When the low beam headlights are on, turn the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.

Fog Lights When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the instrument panel will be on. They go off when the headlights turn off, or when the daytime running lights are on.

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Indicators

P.64

Fog Light Switch

Daytime Running Lights

The high beam headlights and indicator come on slightly dimmer than normal.

• • •

II . The ignition switch is in ON The headlight switch is off, or in The parking brake is released.

The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition switch will turn off the daytime running lights.

The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight switch is turned on.

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Wipers and Washers

Wipers and Washers

Pull to use washer.

Intermittent Time Adjustment Ring

MIST OFF INT: Low speed with

intermittent

LO: Low speed wipe HI: High speed wipe

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The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the ignition switch is in ON II .

MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever.

Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)

Change the wiper switch setting according to the amount of rain.

Adjusting the delay

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper delay.

Longest Long delay

Short delay Shortest

Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you. When you release the lever, the wipers make two or three more sweeps before stopping.

Windshield Wipers and Washers NOTICE Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.

NOTICE In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck. Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.

If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are operating intermittently, the length of the wipe interval shortens. When the vehicle starts moving, the wipers make a single sweep. The wiper operation of the shortest delay setting vehicle speeds up.

) and the LO setting become the same when the

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out. The pump may get damaged.

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Control Knob

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Brightness Control

When the parking lights are turned on and the ignition switch is in ON II , you can use the brightness control knob to adjust instrument panel brightness.

Brighten: Turn the knob to the right. Dim: Turn the knob to the left. You will hear the beeper when the brightness reaches minimum or maximum. The multi- information display will return to its original state several seconds after you adjust the brightness.

Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the multi- information display while you are adjusting it. As the brightness level increases to the right, the instrument panel gets brighter.

Brightness Control Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on whether the exterior lights are on or off. The instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are on.

Pressing either switches the display.

(information) button

If you turn the knob to the right until the brightness display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels the reduced instrument panel brightness when the parking lights are on.

The brightness can be set differently for when the exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window and mirrors when the ignition is in ON II .

The rear defogger and heated door mirrors automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes depending on the outside temperature. However, if the outside temperature is 32°F (0°C) or below, they do not automatically switch off.

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button NOTICE When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to damage the heating wires. It is critical to wipe the window from side to side along the defogger heating wires.

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off when the window has been defogged. Also, do not use the system for a long period when the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making it difficult to start the engine.

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Driving Position Memory System*

Driving Position Memory System* You can store two driver's seat positions with the driving position memory system. When you unlock and open the driver's door with a remote transmitter, the seat adjusts automatically to one of the two preset positions.

Driving Position Memory System Using the multi-information display, you can disable the automatic seat adjustment function. P.80

Customization Procedure

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The multi-information display shows you which remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle when you enter. • •

Driver 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1. Driver 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.

You can cancel the driving position memory link and customized settings. Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time. The LED in the remote transmitter blinks twice and the default settings are restored.

Driver 1

Driver 2

To turn the memory position link settings back on, repeat this procedure. The LED will blink once.

* Not available on all models

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Driving Position Memory System*

Storing a Position in Memory

Memory Button 1

Memory Button 2

Set Button

1. Adjust the driver's seat to the desired

position, and turn the ignition switch to ON II .

2. Press the SET button.

You will hear the beeper, and the memory button indicator light will blink. 3. Press memory button 1 or 2 within five

seconds of pressing the SET button. Once the seat position has been memorized, the indicator light on the button you pressed stays on.

Recalling the Stored Position

Automatic transmission models 1. Move the shift lever to P . All models 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Press a memory button ( 1 or 2 ).

You will hear the beeper, and the indicator light will blink.

The seat will automatically move to the

memorized position. When it has finished moving, you will hear the beeper, and the indicator light stays on.

Memory Buttons

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Storing a Position in Memory After you press the SET button, the storing operation will be canceled when: •

You do not press the memory button within five seconds. You readjust the seat position before the double- beep. You turn the ignition switch to any position except ON II .

•

•

Recalling the Stored Position The seat will stop moving if you: •

Press the SET button, or a memory button ( 2 ). Adjust the seat position.

• Automatic transmission models • Shift into any position except Manual transmission models • Release the parking brake.

P .

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

Adjusting the Steering Wheel The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

To adjust

To lock

Lever

1. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever

up.

The steering wheel adjustment lever is under the steering column.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and

in or out.

Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators.

3. Push the steering wheel adjustment

lever down to lock the steering wheel in position.

After adjusting the position, make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, and out.

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

WARNING

Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.

Make any steering wheel adjustments before you start driving.

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Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. P. 116

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The auto dimming function cancels when the shift position is in R.

Adjusting the Mirror

Interior Rearview Mirror Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving position.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

When driving after dark, the automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare from headlights behind you. Press the AUTO button to turn this function on and off. When activated, the AUTO indicator comes on.

Indicator

Sensor

Auto Button

Door Mirrors

You can adjust the door mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON II .

Mirror position adjustment

L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the center position.

Adjustment Switch

Selector Switch

Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the switch left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.

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If activated, the passenger side door mirror automatically tilts downward when you put the shift lever in R ; this improves close-in visibility on the passenger side of the vehicle when backing up. The mirror automatically returns to its original position when you shift out of R .

To activate this feature, turn the ignition switch to ON II and slide the selector switch to the passenger’s side.

Selector Switch

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Door Mirrors

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Adjusting the Seat Positions

Allow sufficient space.

Move back.

Horizontal Position Adjustment

Height Adjustment (Driver's seat only)

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Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright, well back in the seat and be able to adequately press the pedals without leaning forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably. The passenger's seat should be adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far back from the front airbag in the dashboard as possible.

Adjusting the Seats

WARNING

Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining control of the vehicle.

The National Highway Traffice Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest.

Always make seat adjustments before driving.

Seat-back Angle Adjustment

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Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel.

The front seat passenger should also adjust their seat-back to a comfortable, upright position.

Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

Adjusting the Seats

Adjusting the Seat Positions

Adjusting the Seat-Backs

WARNING

Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.

Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the seat-back and your back.

Doing so may interfere with proper seat belt or airbag operation.

If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help.

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Adjusting the Seat Positions

Adjusting the Head Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints.

Head restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear- impact crash injuries when the center of the back of the occupant's head rests against the center of the restraint. The tops of the occupant's ears should be level with the center height of the restraint.

Position head in the center of the head restraint.

Adjusting the front and rear outer head restraint positions

To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward. To lower the head restraint: Push it down while pressing the release button.

Adjusting the Head Restraints

WARNING

Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.

Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.

The driver's and front passenger's seats have active head restraints.

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Active Head Restraints

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Adjusting the Seat Positions

Changing the Center Rear Seat Head Restraint Position

A passenger sitting in the center back seating position should adjust the height of their head restraint to an appropriate position before the vehicle begins moving.

To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward. To lower the head restraint: Push it down while pressing the release button.

Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.

To remove a head restraint: Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the restraint up and out.

To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked in position.

Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints WARNING

Failure to reinstall the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before driving.

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Adjusting the Seat Positions

Adjusting the Driver's Seat Lumbar Support

The firmness of the seat-back can be adjusted.

To make it firmer: Pull the lever backward. To make it less firm: Push the lever forward.

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After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is off.

Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag.

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Adjusting the Seat Positions

Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

WARNING

Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.

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Adjusting the Seat Positions

Active Head Restraints

The driver’s and front passenger’s seats have active head restraints. In a rear impact, an occupant properly secured by a seat belt will be pushed against the seat-back and the head restraint will move forward. This reduces the distance between the restraint and the occupant’s head, which helps reduce the likelihood of whiplash and injuries to the neck and upper spine.

Active Head Restraints In order for the active head restraints to operate properly: •

Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs. Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back. Install each restraint in its proper location.

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After a collision, the activated restraint should return to its normal position. If the restraint does not return to its normal position, or in the event of a severe collision, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

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Folding Down the Rear Seats

Guide

1. Remove the center shoulder belt from the

guide.

Center Shoulder Belt

Release Lever

2. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release

the lock.

3. Fold the seat-back down.

If the rear head restraints get caught on the front seat-backs, remove the head restraints. Î

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Rear Seats

Folding Down the Rear Seats The rear seat-backs can be folded down to accommodate bulkier items in the trunk.

Never drive with a seat-back folded down and the trunk lid open.

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Carbon Monoxide Hazard

P. 60

To lock a seat-back upright, push it backwards until it locks. When returning a seat-back to it’s original position, push it firmly back. Also, make sure all rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the seat-back, and the center shoulder belt is re-positioned in the guide.

Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work improperly.

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Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

P. 45

Also make sure all items in the trunk or items extending through the opening into the rear seats are properly secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have to brake hard.

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Armrest

Armrest

Using the Front Seat Armrest

The console lid can be used as an armrest. To adjust: Push the release lever and slide the armrest to a desired position. Release the lever to lock the position.

Using the Rear Seat Armrest

Pull down the armrest in the center seat- back.

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Interior Lights

Interior Light Switches

Front

Door Activated Position

ON

On

The interior lights come on regardless of whether the doors are open or closed.

Off

Rear

Door Activated Position

On

Off

Map Lights

Door activated

The interior lights come on in the following situations: • • •

When any of the doors are opened. You unlock the driver's door. You remove the key from the ignition switch. OFF

The interior lights remain off regardless of whether the doors are open or closed.

The map lights can be turned on and off by pressing the lenses.

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Interior Light Switches In the door activated position, the interior lights fade out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are closed. The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following situations: •

When you unlock the driver's door but do not open it. When you remove the key from the ignition switch but do not open a door.

•

You can change the interior lights dimming time.

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Customized Features

P.80

The interior lights go off immediately in the following situations: • •

When you lock the driver's door. When you close the driver's door with the key in the ignition switch. When you turn the ignition switch to ON

II .

•

If you leave any of the doors open without the key in the ignition switch, the interior lights go off after about 15 minutes.

Map Lights When the ceiling light switch is in the door activated position and any door is open, the map light will not go off when you press the lens.

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Interior Convenience Items

Interior Convenience Items

Glove Box

Pull the handle to open the glove box. You can lock the glove box with the master key.

To Lock

Glove Box

Detachable shelf

The shelf in the glove box is detachable. To remove it, disengage the tabs.

Glove Box

WARNING

An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

The glove box light comes on when the parking lights are on.

Shelf

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Interior Convenience Items

Console Compartment Use only resealable containers or keep unopened cans in the console compartment. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery and electrical components in the console compartment.

When the heater begins to divert warm air, the airflow into the console compartment is shut off.

Console Compartment

Close

Open

Pull the handle to open the console compartment.

To use the console lid as an armrest, slide it to the desired position while pulling up the release lever.

You can keep beverage bottles and cans cool with the air conditioning system. 1. Turn the dial counterclockwise to open the

air vent in the console compartment.

2. Turn on the climate control system and

adjust the temperature to cool.

3. Set the mode control

or

The cool air is diverted through the air vent.

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Interior Convenience Items

Beverage Holders

Front seat beverage holders

Press the raised detent to open the lid. To close the lid, push it down until it latches.

Beverage Holders

NOTICE Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. Hot liquid can scald you.

Push

Rear seat beverage holders

Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat beverage holders.

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Interior Convenience Items

Accessory Power Sockets

There are two accessory power sockets; one in the console compartment and the other at the front of the center console. They can be used when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY I or ON II .

Open the cover to use it.

Accessory Power Sockets NOTICE Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat the power socket.

The accessory power socket is designed to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps).

To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket with the engine running.

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Interior Convenience Items

Coat Hooks

Cargo Hooks

Hooks

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There are coat hooks on the rear left and right grab handles. Pull them down to use them.

Coat Hooks The coat hooks are not designed for large or heavy items.

The cargo hooks in the trunk can be used to install a net for securing items.

Cargo Hooks Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the trunk, placing the heaviest items on the bottom and as far forward as possible.

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Maximum Load Limit

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Interior Convenience Items

Sunglasses Holder

To open the sunglasses holder, push and release the indent. To close, push it again until it latches.

Push

You can store eyeglasses and other small items in this holder.

Sunglasses Holder Keep the holder closed while driving except when accessing stored items.

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Interior Convenience Items

Seat Heaters

If the ignition switch is in ON II . The HI setting heats the seats faster than the LO setting.

There is no heater in the passenger's seat- back due to the side airbag cutoff system.

While in HI, the heater cycles on and off.

The appropriate indicator will be on while the seat heater is on. Briefly press the button on the opposite side to turn the heater off. The indicator will be off. When a comfortable temperature is reached, select LO to keep the seat warm.

Seat Heaters

WARNING

Heat induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.

Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should not use seat heaters.

Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.

In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and does not automatically turn off after a period of time.

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Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select. The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that will as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.

Dashboard vents and back of the center console*

Dashboard and floor vents, and back of the center console*

Floor vents

Floor and defroster vents

AUTO Button

Driver's Side Temperature Control Switch

(Recirculation) Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

Passenger's Side Temperature Control Switch

(Fan Control) Bar

Use the system when the engine is running. 1. Press the AUTO button. 2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver's side or passenger's side

control switch.

3. Press the

button to cancel.

Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes

button and switch the mode depending on environmental

Press the conditions. Recirculation Mode (indicator on) : Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through the system. Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in fresh air mode in normal situations. * Not available on all models

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Using Automatic Climate Control If any buttons are pressed while using the climate control system in AUTO, the function of the button that was pressed will take priority. The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions unrelated to the button that was pressed will be controlled automatically.

To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the fan may not start immediately when the AUTO button is pressed.

Once you have set the desired temperature, do not use the temperature control switches more than necessary. Doing so may delay the time it takes to reach the set temperature.

If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning the system on AUTO, and setting the temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.

When you set the temperature to the lower or upper limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.

Pressing the control system between on and off. When turned on, the system returns to your last selection.

button switches the climate

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Using Automatic Climate Control

Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

button turns the air

Pressing the conditioner system on and automatically switches the system to fresh air mode.

Press the system returns to the previous settings.

button again to turn off, the

To rapidly defrost the windows

1. Press the 2. Press the

button. button.

Defrosting the Windshield and Windows For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.

Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower limit. When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the windshield may fog up.

If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that the air hits the side windows.

To Rapidly Defrost or Defog the Windows After defrosting or defogging the windows, switch over to fresh air mode. If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes visibility.

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Synchronized Mode

Synchronized Mode When you press the changes to synchronized mode.

button, the system

When the system is in dual mode, the driver side temperature and the passenger side temperature can be set separately.

Synchronized Mode

You can set the temperature synchronously for the driver side and the passenger side in synchronized mode.

1. Press the SYNC button.

The system will switch to synchronized mode.

2. Adjust the temperature using driver’s side temperature control switch.

Press the SYNC button to return to dual mode.

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Automatic Climate Control Sensors

Automatic Climate Control Sensors

Sunlight Sensor

The automatic climate control system is equipped with a sunlight sensor and an interior temperature sensor. Do not cover or spill any liquid on them.

Temperature Sensor

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Features

This chapter describes how to operate technology features on models without the navigation system and HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.

Audio System

About Your Audio System ...........................138
USB Adapter Cable ..........................................139
Auxiliary Input Jack ......................................... 140
Audio System Theft Protection ................ 140

Audio System Basic Operation

Adjusting the Sound .......................................142
Playing the AM/FM Radio ............................143
Playing the XM® Radio...................................145
Playing a CD .........................................................147
Playing an iPod® ................................................150
Playing a USB Flash Drive .............................153

Playing Bluetooth® Audio .............................156

Audio Error Messages

CD Player ...............................................................158
iPod®/USB Flash Drive .....................................159
Audio Remote Controls ............................... 160
General Information on the Audio System XM® Radio Service ...........................................161
Recommended CDs .........................................162
Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives ............................................. 164

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

Training HomeLink ...........................................165

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®...................... 167
Using HFL ............................................................. 167
HFL Menus ............................................................169
Compass ....................................................................179

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About Your Audio System On models with the navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for operation of the audio system, AcuraLink*, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, and voice commands for these features. The audio system features AM/FM radio and the XM ® Radio service. It can also play CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, iPods ®, USB flash drives, and Bluetooth ® devices. You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or the remote controls on the steering wheel.

Remote Control

XM® Radio

iPod®

USB Flash Drive

About Your Audio System XM® Radio is available on a subscription basis only. For more information on XM® Radio, contact a dealer.

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General Information on the Audio System P. 161

XM® Radio is available in the United States and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.

XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.

Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not supported.

iPod® is a registered trademark owned by Apple Inc.

MP3 and AAC are standard audio compression formats. WMA is an audio compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation.

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USB Adapter Cable

1. Unclip the USB connector and loosen the

adapter cable.

2. Connect the iPod® dock connector or the

USB flash drive to the USB connector.

Audio System

USB Adapter Cable

USB Adapter Cable •

® or USB flash drive using

® or USB flash drive in the Do not leave the iPod vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may damage it. Do not use an extension cable with the USB adapter cable. Do not connect the iPod a hub. Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard disk drive, as the device or your files may be damaged. We recommend backing up your data before using the device in your vehicle. Displayed messages may vary depending on the device model and software version.

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If the audio system does not recognize the iPod®, try reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To reboot, follow the manufacturer's instructions provided with the iPod® or visit www.apple.com/ ipod.

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Auxiliary Input Jack

Auxiliary Input Jack Use the jack in the console compartment to connect standard audio devices.

1. Open the AUX cover. 2. Connect a standard audio device to the

input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.

The audio system automatically switches to the AUX mode.

Auxiliary Input Jack To switch the mode, press any of the audio mode buttons. You can return to the AUX mode by pressing the AUX button.

You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace the audio system.

Audio System Theft Protection The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as when the battery is disconnected or goes dead.

Audio System Theft Protection Find the audio system's security code and serial number on the radio code card.

Entering the audio security code

"ENTER CODE" appears on the display when the power is reconnected.

1. Turn on the audio system. 2. Enter the audio security code using the preset buttons. If you enter an incorrect

digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not enter the code correctly after 10 tries, you need to visit a dealer to have the system reset.

Do not store the card in your vehicle. If you lose the radio code card, you must obtain the information from a dealer.

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Audio System Basic Operation

To use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY I or ON II .

RETURN Button

MENU Button

Selector Knob

Menu Display

Use the selector knob or MENU button to access some audio functions.

to switch between the normal and

Press extended display for some functions. The extended display has three segments to display detailed information.

Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll to set through the available choices. Press your selection.

MENU button: Press to select any setting such as the clock, sound control, or the compass. Press this button again to cancel the menu display mode.

RETURN button: Press to go back to the previous display.

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Audio System Basic Operation These indications are used to show how to operate the selector knob. Rotate Press

to ENTER.

to select.

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Adjusting the Sound

Adjusting the Sound

Press the MENU button, and rotate adjust the setting. Rotate the following choices:

to

to scroll through

RETURN Button

MENU Button

Selector Knob

FADER is selectable.

BASS

TREBLE

FADER

BALANCE

SUBW

Subwoofer

SVC

CLOCK ADJUST

Speed-sensitive Volume Compensation Clock setting

Adjusting the Sound When the adjustment level reaches the center, you will see "C" in the display.

The SVC has four modes: OFF, LOW, MID, and HIGH. SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As you slow down, audio volume decreases.

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Playing the AM/FM Radio

AM/FM Button Press to select a band.

TITLE Button Press to switch the RDS name on and off.

CATEGORY Bar Press either side to display and select an RDS category.

SCAN Button Press to sample each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. To turn off scan, press the button again.

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Playing the AM/FM Radio

Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF. Turn to adjust the volume.

Preset Buttons (1-6) To store a station: 1. Tune to the selected station. 2. Pick a preset button and hold it

until you hear a beep.

To listen to a stored station, select a band, then press the preset button.

SKIP Bar Press and hold to search up and