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immediately.

2 Interior Lights P. 134

The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so the operating range may vary depending on the surroundings.

The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is open.

If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is probably low. If the LED does not come on when you press a button, the battery is dead.

2 Replacing the Battery P. 290

Models with multi-information display You can customize the door unlock mode setting.

2 Customized Features P. 86

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■ Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

Fully insert the key and turn it.

Lock

Unlock

■ Locking a Door Without Using a Key

■ Locking the driver's door Models with remote transmitter Push the lock tab forward a or push the master door lock switch in the lock direction b, and close the door.

Models without remote transmitter Pull and hold the outside door handle, then push the lock tab forward a. Release the handle, then close the door.

■ Locking the passenger's doors Push the lock tab forward and close the door.

Models with remote transmitter ■ Lockout prevention system The doors cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch, and any door is open.

1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

Models with remote transmitter When you lock the driver's door with a key, all of the other doors lock at the same time. When unlocking, the driver's door unlocks first. Turn the key a second time within a few seconds to unlock the remaining doors.

Models with multi-information display You can customize the door unlock mode setting.

2 Customized Features P. 86

1Locking a Door Without Using a Key Models with remote transmitter When you lock the driver's door, all the other doors lock at the same time. Make sure you have the key in your hand before locking the door to prevent it from being locked in the vehicle.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ■ Using the Lock Tab

To Lock

Lock Tab

To Unlock

■ Locking a door Push the lock tab forward.

■ Unlocking a door Pull the lock tab rearward.

■ Unlocking Using the Inner Handle of Front Doors Pull the front door inner handle.

Inner Handle

uThe door unlocks and opens in one

motion.

1Using the Lock Tab

Models with remote transmitter When you lock the door using the lock tab on the driver's door, all of the other doors lock at the same time. When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the driver's door, only the driver's door will unlock.

1Unlocking Using the Inner Handle of Front Doors

The inner front door handles are designed to allow front seat occupants to open the door in one motion. However this feature requires that front seat occupants never pull a front door inner handle while the vehicle is in motion.

Children should always ride in a rear seat where childproof door locks are provided.

2 Childproof Door Locks P. 104

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■ Using the Master Door Lock Switch*

Press the master door lock switch in as shown to lock or unlock all doors.

To Lock

1Using the Master Door Lock Switch

When you lock/unlock the driver's door using the master lock switch, all the other doors lock/unlock at the same time.

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Master Door Lock Switch

Childproof Door Locks The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside regardless of the position of the lock tab.

■ Setting the Childproof Door Locks

Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position, and close the door.

■ When opening the door Open the door using the outside door handle.

1Childproof Door Locks

To open the door from the inside when the childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the unlock position, lower the rear window, put your hand out of the window, and pull the outside door handle.

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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking* Your vehicle locks all doors and unlocks the driver’s door automatically when a certain condition is met.

■ Auto Door Locking ■ Drive lock mode All doors lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).

■ Auto Door Unlocking Models with automatic transmission ■ Park unlock mode The driver’s door unlocks when the shift lever is moved into (P with the brake pedal depressed.

Models with manual transmission ■ Ignition switch unlock mode The driver’s door unlocks when the ignition switch is moved out of ON (w.

The settings can be changed to unlock all doors.

1Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

Models without multi-information display You can turn off or change to another auto door locking/unlocking setting using the master door lock switch.

2 Customizing the Auto Door Locking/

Unlocking Setting P. 106

Models with multi-information display You can turn off or change to another auto door locking/unlocking setting using the multi-information display.

2 Customized Features P. 86

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Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting* You can customize the auto door locking/unlocking setting to your liking using the master door lock switch.

■ List of the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Customizable Options ■ Auto door locking

Mode

Description

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Drive Lock Mode *1

All doors lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).

Models with automatic transmission Park Lock Mode

All doors lock when the shift lever is moved out of (P.

Off

The auto door locking is deactivated all the time.

■ Auto door unlocking

Mode

Models with automatic transmission Park Unlock Mode

Ignition Switch Unlock Mode

Description

Driver’s door unlocks *2

All doors unlock

When the shift lever is moved into (P with the brake pedal depressed.

Driver’s door unlocks *3

All doors unlock

When the ignition switch is moved out of ON (w.

Off

The auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.

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■ Customizing Flow for Auto Door Locking Options

Steps

Drive Lock Mode*1

Models with automatic transmission

Park Lock Mode

Off

Apply the parking brake. Models with automatic transmission Move the shift lever out of (P.

Close the driver’s door.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.

Apply the parking brake. Move the shift lever to (P.

Apply the parking brake. Models with automatic transmission Move the shift lever to (P.

Open the driver’s door.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.

Press and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door for more than five seconds. Release the switch after you hear a click twice.

Press and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door for more than five seconds. Release the switch after you hear one click.

Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q within 20 seconds.

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■ Customizing Flow for Auto Door Unlocking Options

Steps

Ignition Switch Unlock Mode

Models with automatic transmission

Park Unlock Mode

To unlock driver’s

door*1

To unlock all doors

To unlock driver’s

door*2

To unlock all doors

Off

Apply the parking brake. Models with automatic transmission Move the shift lever out of (P.

Close the driver’s door.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.

Apply the parking brake. Move the shift lever to (P.

Apply the parking brake. Models with automatic transmission Move the shift lever to (P.

Open the driver’s door.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.

Press and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door for more than five seconds. You will hear a click twice.

Release the switch.

Keep pressing the switch for another five seconds to hear one more click.

Release the switch.

Keep pressing the switch for another five seconds to hear one more click.

Release the switch.

Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q within 20 seconds.

uCustomization is completed.

*1: Default setting for manual transmission models *2: Default setting for automatic transmission models * Not available on all models

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Opening and Closing the Trunk

Precautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk ■ Opening the trunk Open the trunk all the way.

u If it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own weight.

■ Closing the trunk Keep the trunk lid closed while driving to:

uAvoid possible damage. uPrevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle. 2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62

Using the Trunk Opener

Pulling the trunk release to the lower left of the driver's seat unlocks and opens the trunk.

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uuOpening and Closing the TrunkuUsing the Master Key*

■ Locking the trunk opener You can lock the trunk release with the master key.

1Locking the trunk opener

If you need to give the key to someone else, give them the valet key.

Using the Master Key*

Insert the key in the cylinder to unlock and open the trunk.

1Using the Master Key

The valet key does not unlock the trunk.

Unlock

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Using the Remote Transmitter*

Trunk Button

Press the trunk release button * for approximately one second to unlock and open the trunk.

Emergency Trunk Opener

The trunk release lever allows you to open the trunk from inside for your safety.

1Emergency Trunk Opener

Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature.

Lever

Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow.

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Security System

Immobilizer System The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic signals to verify the key.

Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch: • Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.

• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.

• Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition

switch.

Security System Alarm* The security system alarm activates when the doors, trunk, or hood are opened without the key, or remote transmitter.

■ When the security system alarm activates The horn sounds intermittently and all of the exterior lights flash.

■ To deactivate the security system alarm Unlock the vehicle using the key, or remote transmitter. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.

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1Immobilizer System

NOTICE Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle. Always take the ignition key with you whenever you leave the vehicle unattended.

Do not alter the system or add other devices to it. Doing so may damage the system and make your vehicle inoperable.

1Security System Alarm

The security alarm continues for a maximum of two minutes until the security system deactivates.

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uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm*

■ Setting the security system alarm The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have been met: • The ignition switch is in LOCK (0, and the key has been removed from the

ignition switch.

• The hood and trunk are closed. • All doors are locked with the key or the remote transmitter.

■ When the security system alarm sets The security system indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system is set.

■ To cancel the security system alarm The security system is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or remote transmitter, or the ignition switch is turned to ON (w. The security system indicator goes off at the same time.

1Security System Alarm

Do not set the security system alarm when someone is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can accidentally activate when: • Unlocking the door with the lock tab or the master

door lock switch.

• Opening the trunk with the trunk release or the

emergency trunk opener.

If the battery goes dead after you have set the security system alarm, the security alarm may go off once the battery is recharged or replaced. If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by unlocking a door using the key or remote transmitter.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add another device to it.

■ Panic Mode

Panic Button

■ The panic button on the remote

transmitter

If you press the panic button for approximately one second, the following will occur for about 30 seconds: • The horn sounds. • Some exterior lights flash.

■ Canceling panic mode Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON (w. * Not available on all models

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Opening and Closing the Windows

Opening/Closing the Power Windows The power windows can be opened and closed when the ignition switch is in ON (w, using the switches on the doors. The driver's side switches can be used to open and close all of the windows.

The power window lock button on the driver's side must be switched off (not pushed in, indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than the driver's seat.

When the power window lock button is pushed in, the indicator comes on and you can only operate the driver's window. Turn the power window lock button on when children are in the vehicle.

■ Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function*

ON OFF

Power Window Lock Button

Indicator

Front Passenger’s Window Switch

Driver’s Window Switch

■ Automatic operation To open: Push the switch down firmly.

To close: Pull the switch up firmly.

The window opens or closes completely. To stop the window at any time, push or pull the switch briefly.

■ Manual operation To open: Push the switch down lightly.

To close: Pull the switch up lightly.

Release the switch when the window reaches the desired position.

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1Opening/Closing the Power Windows

3WARNING

Closing a power window on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.

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

Auto Reverse If a power window senses resistance when closing automatically, it will stop closing and reverse direction.

The driver’s window auto reverse function is disabled when you continuously pull up the switch.

The auto reverse function stops sensing when the window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.

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■ Opening/Closing Windows without Auto-Open/Close Function

Close

Open

To open: Push the switch down.

To close: Pull the switch up.

Release the switch when the window reaches the desired position.

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■ Opening/Closing the Moonroof You can only operate the moonroof when the ignition switch is in ON (w. Use the switch in the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof.

■ Automatic operation To open: Pull the switch back firmly, then release.

1Opening/Closing the Moonroof

3WARNING

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

Open

Tilt

Close

To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release.

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

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.

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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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

Ignition Switch

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

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

(w ON: This is the position when driving.

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

* Not available on all models

1Ignition Switch

Manual transmission models

3WARNING

Removing the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

Remove the key from the ignition switch only 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 (q, 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 *: • In LOCK (0: "REMOVE KEY." • In ACCESSORY (q: "RETURN IGNITION SWITCH

TO LOCK (0) POSITION" The buzzer will stop when you take the key out.

If the key won't turn from LOCK (0 to ACCESSORY (q, 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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Right Turn

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

Left Turn

Light Switches ■ Manual Operation

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

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

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1Light Switches

If you remove the key from the ignition switch while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened.

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

2 Lights On Indicator P. 73

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

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.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches

■ Automatic Lighting Control*

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

1Automatic 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.

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

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

■ 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 #Y 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.

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

2 Customized Features P. 86

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

1Fog 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. 2 Fog Light Indicator * P. 73

Fog Light Switch

Daytime Running Lights The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following conditions have been met: • The ignition switch is in ON (w.

• 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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers 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

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

■ 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.

Long delay

Short delay

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

1Wipers 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. When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s shortest delay setting ( the same.

) and the LO setting become

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

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When the parking lights are turned on and the ignition switch is in ON (w, 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 information display */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 information display */multi-information display * while you are adjusting it.

Control Knob

On multi-information display

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1Brightness 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 the (display/information) button * switches the display.

(SEL/RESET) knob or the

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

The rear defogger and heated door mirrors automatically switch off after 20 minutes.

1Rear 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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The ECON button turns the ECON mode on and off.

The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by adjusting the performance of the engine, transmission, heating and cooling system, and cruise control.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAdjusting 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.

u The steering wheel adjustment lever is

under the steering column.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and

in or out. u 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. u 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.

1Adjusting the Steering Wheel

3WARNING

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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Adjusting the Mirrors

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

■ Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions

Tab

Up

Flip the tab to switch the position. The night position will help to reduce the glare from headlights behind you when driving after dark.

1Adjusting the Mirrors

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility.

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 126

Daytime Position

Down

Night Position

Power Door Mirrors*

Adjustment Switch

Selector Switch

* Not available on all models

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

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

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

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Adjusting the Seats

Adjusting the Seat Positions

Allow sufficient space.

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.

1Adjusting the Seats

3WARNING

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.

Move back.

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■ Adjusting the front power seat *

Horizontal Position Adjustment

Height Adjustment

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The National Highway Traffic 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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■ Adjusting the front manual seat(s)

Height Adjustment (Driver side only) Pull up or push down the lever to raise or lower the seat.

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1Adjusting the front manual seat(s)

Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position.

Horizontal Position Adjustment Pull up on the bar to move the seat, then release the bar.

Driver’s seat is shown.

Seat-back Angle Adjustment Pull up the lever to change the angle.

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■ Adjusting the Seat-Backs

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.

1Adjusting the Seat-Backs

3WARNING

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 Head Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.

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 head restraint positions

To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.

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

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1Adjusting the Head Restraints

3WARNING

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.

For a head restraint system to work 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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■ Changing the Rear Seat Head Restraint Positions

A passenger sitting in a 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.

1Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints 3WARNING

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

Always replace the head restraints before driving.

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■ Maintain a Proper Sitting Position 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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1Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

3WARNING

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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uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats

Rear Seats ■ 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.

2 Removing and Reinstalling the Head

Restraints P. 130

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1Folding Down the Rear Seats

The rear seat-back(s *) can be folded down to accommodate bulkier items in the trunk.

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

2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62

To lock the seat-back upright, push it backwards until it locks. When returning a seat-back to its 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.

2 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 47

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 ■ Using the Rear Seat Armrest*

Pull down the armrest in the center seat-back.

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* Not available on all models

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items

Interior Lights ■ Interior Light Switches

Front

Off

Door Activated Position

■ ON The interior lights come on regardless of whether the doors are open or closed. ■ Door activated The interior lights come on in the following situations: • When any of the doors are opened.

Rear

Door Activated Position

• You unlock the driver's door.

On

• You remove the key from the ignition

Off

switch.

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

■ Map Lights*

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

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1Interior 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. Models with multi-information display You can change the interior lights dimming time.

2 Customized Features P. 86

All models 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 (w.

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

1Map 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 ■ Glove Box

Pull the handle to open the glove box.

1Glove Box

3WARNING

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.

■ Console Compartment

Pull the handle to open the console compartment.

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■ Beverage Holders

■ Front seat beverage holders Are located in the console between the front seats.

1Beverage Holders

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

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

■ Rear seat beverage holders * Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat beverage holders.

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■ Accessory Power Sockets The accessory power sockets can be used when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY (q or ON (w.

■ Accessory power socket (console panel) Open the cover to use it.

■ Accessory power socket (console

compartment) *

Open the console lid and the cover to use it.

1Accessory 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.

Models with rear accessory power socket When both sockets are being used, the combined power rating of the accessories should not exceed 120 watts (10 amps).

* Not available on all models

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■ Coat Hook

There is a coat hook on the rear left grab handle. Pull it down to use it.

1Coat Hook

The coat hook is not designed for large or heavy items.

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■ Seat Heaters*

1Seat Heaters

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The ignition switch must be in ON (w to use the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats faster than the LO setting.

3WARNING

Heat induced burns are possible when