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Driver’s Lumbar Support

Armrests

OnEXandTouringmodels To change the lumbar support, move the lever on the right side of the seat-back forward or backward. Keep moving the lever forward or backward until you find a suitable position.

An armrest is located on each of the front seats and on each side of the second row seats. Pivot it down to use it. When you remove the bucket seats in the second row, pivot the armrests up out of the way.

OnEXwithLeatherandTouringmodels The angle of the armrest on each front seat is adjustable. Pivot the armrest down, and pull it up to the desired angle.

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Head Restraints Seepage forimportantsafety informationandawarningabouthowto properlypositiontheheadrestraints.

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Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.

They are most effective when you adjust them so the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint.

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Seats

RELEASE BUTTON

All head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust the restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it while driving. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways, and push the restraint down.

To get into or out of the third row seat, walk between the second row seats.

When the seat on the passenger’s side is moved to the center, walk through the passenger’s side to get into or out of the third row seat.

On the Touring model, you need to remove the second row console before you can make this seat adjustment.

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Moving the Second Row Bucket Seat

BUTTONS

LOCK RELEASE LEVER

To get into or out of the third row seat, pull up the release lever on the shoulder of each second row bucket seat. The seat-back will tilt forward and the whole seat will slide forward.

PIECE MAT

The second row bucket seat on the passenger’s side can be moved to the center to provide access to the third row seat.

Unlock the seat from the floor by pulling the lock release lever under the seat cushion’s front edge and lifting the rear of the seat.

Remove the piece mat and the floor cover from under the passenger’s side bucket seat. To remove the piece mat, unfasten the two buttons on the rear edge.

Slide the seat toward the center of the vehicle. Push the back of the seat down over the floor hooks. Make sure the seat is securely locked in place.

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PIECE MAT

SLIT

COVER

Install the floor covers over the outer floor anchor and install the piece mat over the floor cover. Insert the tabs on the piece mat into the slit on the floor. Fasten the buttons on the mat to the floor.

Make sure the seat is securely locked in place before driving. A seat that is not locked in place could fly around and cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.

Reverse this procedure to move the seat back to the outside.

When the passenger’s side bucket seat is in the outside position, and the plus-one seat or the second row console is not used, install the floor mat and the piece mat over the center floor anchors between the bucket seats. Make sure to fasten the buttons on the mat to the floor.

Seats

Removing the Bucket Seats in the Second Row

LOCK RELEASE LEVER

Both seats can be removed to give more cargo capacity.

To remove a seat: Pull up the seat-back angle adjustment lever, and fold the seat- back forward. Unlock the seat from the floor by pulling the lock release lever under the seat cushion’s front edge and lifting the rear of the seat.

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To reinstall the seat, hook the front of the seat to the floor, then push the back into the locks. Make sure both the front and the back of the seat are securely latched before driving.

Installing the Stowable Second Row Plus-One Seat

Unhook the front of the seat from the floor by pulling it back slightly, then pivoting it upward.

Always remove an unsecured seat from the vehicle before driving. A seat that is not locked in place could be thrown about and cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.

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OnEXmodelonly You can install the stowable plus-one seat between the second row bucket seats.

Information Provided by:Install the seat cushion on the seat bottom plate. To install the cushion, hook the front of the cushion first, then push down the rear until the cushion is securely positioned.

To use the plus-one seat as a center console, remove its seat cushion by pulling up the seat cushion strap. Then pivot the seat-back forward until it is flat. Store the seat cushion in the floor storage area.

Seats

ANGLE ADJUSTMENT STRAP To remove the seat, lower the head restraint all the way down. Remove the seat cushion by pulling the strap on the seat cushion, and fold the seat-back forward.

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To install the stowable plus-one seat, pull the leg folding lever to unfold the leg, hook the front of the seat to the floor, then push down the back until it locks. Make sure both the front and back of the seat are securely latched. Pull up the seat- back, and adjust the seat-back angle to the desired position while pulling the seat-back angle adjustment strap on the outside of the seat bottom.

Information Provided by:Always remove an unsecured seat from the vehicle before driving. A seat that is not locked in place could be thrown about and cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.

Folding the One-Motion Third Row ‘‘Magic Seat’’ To create more cargo space, you can fold the one-motion third row ‘‘Magic Seat’’ into the floor recess.

The stowable plus-one seat assembly can be stored in the floor storage area between the front seats and the second row seats. To do this, remove the Lazy Susan from the floor storage area.

1.

Unlatch the detachable seat belt anchor center seat belt, and let the belt retract all the way into the ceiling. Place the latch plate and anchor latch into their holding slots.

2.

Lower the head restraints fully.

Seats

LEG FOLDING LEVER

LOCK RELEASE LEVER

Unlock the seat from the floor by pulling the lock release lever and the leg folding lever on the bottom of the seat-back, and lift the rear of the seat. Unhook the front of the seat from the floor by pulling it back slightly, then pivoting it upward.

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3.

Pull the handle on each seat-back to unlock the front seat legs.

To return the seat to the upright position:

4.

Pivot the seat into the cargo area floor recess.

Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have Carrying Cargo to brake hard. See on page

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1.

Pull the seat out of the recess by pulling on the handle. Pivot the seat forward all the way. The front seat legs will automatically latch.

Seats

2.

Pull the seat-back upright with the strap. Make sure the seat is securely locked.

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Information Provided by:the bottom of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.

Follow these precautions when using the seat heaters:

In HI, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back on after the seat’s temperature drops.

In LO, the heater does not cycle with temperature change.

Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.

If the engine is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters, even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.

Seat Heaters

OnEXwithLeatherandTouringmodels Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. The passenger seat only has heaters in the seat bottom because of the side airbag system. The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use them. The seat heater switches are located on the dashboard above the center pocket. Push the top of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing

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Information Provided by:OnTouringmodelonly Your vehicle has a memory feature for the driver’s seat position.

Two seat positions can be stored in separate memories. You select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate button or appropriate remote transmitter (Driver 1 or Driver 2).

Driver’s Seat Position Memory System

Storing a Driver’s Seat Position in Memory Store a driver’s seat position only when the vehicle is parked.

MEMO BUTTON

1.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). You cannot add a new seat position in memory unless the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. You can recall a memorized position with the ignition switch in any position.

Adjust the seat to a comfortable position (see page

151

).

MEMORY BUTTONS

3.

Press and release the MEMO button on the control panel. You will hear a beep. Immediately press and hold one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) until you hear two beeps. The indicator in the memory button will come on. The current driver’s seat position is now stored.

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Doing any of the following after pressing the MEMO button will cancel the storing procedure.

Not pressing a memory button within 5 seconds.

Readjusting the seat position.

Each memory button stores only one seat position. Storing a new position erases the previous position stored in that button’s memory. If you want to add a new position while retaining the current one, use the other memory button.

Selecting a Memorized Position

MEMORY BUTTONS

To select a memorized position, do this:

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in Park. Press on the brake pedal.

2.

Press the desired memory button (1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then release the button.

The system will move the driver’s seat to the memorized position. The indicator in the selected memory button will flash during movement. When the adjustment is complete, you will hear two beeps, and the indicator will stay on. To stop the system’s automatic adjustment, do any of these actions:

Press any button on the control panel: MEMO, 1, or 2.

Push any of the adjustment switches for the seat.

Shift out of Park.

If desired, you can use the adjustment switches to change the seat position after it is in its memorized position. If you change the memorized position, the indicator in the memory button will go out. To keep this seat position for later use, you must store it in the driver’s seat position memory.

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MAIN SWITCH

The windows will operate for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower any window. To open the window, push the switch down to the first detent and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Pull back on the switch and hold it to close the window.

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.

−

To open/close the driver’s

AUTO window, push the window switch firmly down or up to the second detent, and release it. The window will automatically go up or down all the way. To stop the window, pull/ push on the window switch briefly.

Power Windows

If the MAIN switch is OFF, the passenger windows cannot be raised or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.

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AUTO REVERSE If the driver’s window senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.

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If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver’s window fuse is removed, the AUTO REVERSE function will be disabled. The power window system needs to be reset after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse.

1.

2.

Start the engine. Push down and hold the driver’s window switch until the window is fully open.

Pull and hold the driver’s window switch to close the window completely, then hold the switch for a second or two more.

If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting, have your vehicle checked by your dealer.

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2.

Press the UNLOCK button a second time, and hold it. The passenger’s doors unlock, and all four windows start to open. To stop the windows, release the button.

3.

To open the windows further, press the button again and hold it. If the windows stop before the desired position, repeat steps 1
and 2.

You cannot close the windows with the remote transmitter.

Opening the Windows with the Remote Transmitter

OnEXandTouringmodels You can open all of the windows from the outside with the remote transmitter.

1.

Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door.

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3.

Turn the key clockwise again, and hold it. All four windows start to open. To stop the windows, release the key.

4.

To open the windows further, turn and hold the key again (within 15 seconds).

Close

Open

To close: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

OnEXandTouringmodels You can open and close the windows with the key in the driver’s door lock.

To open: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

2.

Turn the key clockwise, then release it.

2.

Turn the key counterclockwise, then release it.

3.

Turn the key counterclockwise again, and hold it. All four windows start to close. To stop the windows, release the key.

4.

To close the windows further, turn and hold the key again (within 15 seconds).

Power Windows

If the windows stop before the desired position, repeat steps 2 and 3.

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Information Provided by:To tilt up the back of the moonroof, press and hold the center button ). To close the moonroof, press and hold the top of the switch ). To open the moonroof, press and hold the bottom of the switch (

).

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.

If you try to open the moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or its motor.

The moonroof has a key-off delay. You can still open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition. The key-off delay cancels as soon as you open either front door. You must then turn the ignition to ON (II) for the moonroof to operate.

Moonroof

OnEXwithLeatherandTouringmodels The moonroof can be tilted up in the back for ventilation, or it can be slid back into the roof. Use the switch under the left dashboard vent to operate the moonroof. You must turn the ignition switch to ON (II) for the moonroof to operate.

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Adjusting the Power Mirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH

1.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2.

Move the selector switch to L (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s side).

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Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

OnLXandEXmodels The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you. Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to select the day or night position.

OnTouringmodel The inside mirror can automatically darken to reduce glare. To turn on this feature, press the button on the bottom of the mirror. The AUTO indicator comes on as a reminder. When it is on, the mirror darkens when it senses the headlights of a vehicle behind you, then returns to normal visibility when the lights are gone. Press the button again to turn off this sensing.

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ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

Parking Brake

3.

Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down.

When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings.

OnEXandTouringmodels The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off.

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

To apply the parking brake, push the parking brake pedal down with your foot. To release the parking brake, push on the pedal again. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released with the engine running (see page ).

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Adjustable Driver’s Foot Pedals

To adjust the pedals:

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles.

PEDAL POSITION ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

OnTouringmodelonly You can adjust the position of the brake pedal, and accelerator pedal when the shift lever is in the Park position. Push the top of the adjustment switch to move the pedals forward, and the bottom to move them backward.

1.

2.

3.

Push and hold the top of the adjustment switch until pedals are closest to you.

Adjust your seat and the steering wheel so you can operate the controls and steering wheel easily.

Push and hold the bottom of the adjustment switch until pedals are in the position you can press them fully and comfortably.

Do not adjust the pedals with your foot on or under either pedal.

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REAR COMPARTMENT

COAT HOOK

BEVERAGE HOLDER

RETRACTABLE CENTER TRAY

BEVERAGE HOLDER

SUN VISOR

SUNGLASSES HOLDER WITH CONVERSATION MIRROR

VANITY MIRROR

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

UPPER GLOVE BOX

LOWER GLOVE BOX CENTER POCKET

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

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: Touring model only

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REMOVABLE SECOND ROW CONSOLE ＊

BEVERAGE HOLDER

IN-FLOOR STORAGE

Information Provided by:Retractable Center Tray

To use the retractable center tray, pull up the outside edge of the tray until it latches. To store it, pull the lever and lower the tray.

Sitting on or getting under the tray, or putting heavy objects on the tray, may damage or deform it.

Do not keep items on the tray while driving. They may fall down or fly around when you go around corners or brake hard.

Interior Convenience Items

Beverage Holders Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

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TAB

To use the front beverage holder, pull the handle.

Additional beverage holders for the front seat passengers are in the retractable center tray.

Each second row seat has a beverage holder on the outside of the seat cushion. To use the beverage holder, push on the tab. The beverage holder will swing open. To close, pivot it up and push it in until it latches.

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To protect the beverage holder, the bottom tray is designed to break away if you try to place a heavy object on it. If this happens, hold the edge of the bottom tray and pull it up until you feel a detent.

Be careful not to damage an open beverage holder when you get into or out of the vehicle.

The beverage holders for the third seat passengers are in the armrests on the rear side panels.

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HOOK

OnTouringmodel The removable second row console has a beverage holder on the front.

To use the beverage holder, push on the front lid. The lid will swing open. To close, lower the lid, and push it down until it latches.

TAB

OnEXandTouringmodels Each rear sliding door has an integrated sunshade. To use a sunshade, hold the tab on the top and pull the sunshade all the way up. Insert the holes on the sunshade into the hooks on the window frame. To store the shade, unhook it, and let it retract all the way down.

Interior Convenience Items

The sunshades are intended for use only when the windows are fully closed. If a window is opened, the shade can be blown off its hooks. As the shade automatically retracts, it could hit and hurt anyone sitting too close to the window.

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Sunglasses Holder

Conversation Mirror

Push

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

To open the sunglasses holder, push on the front edge. It will unlatch and swing down. To close it, push it until it latches. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving.

To open the sunglasses holder, push on the front edge. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving. Some larger styles of sunglasses may not fit in the holder.

You may also store small items in this holder. Make sure they are small enough to let the holder close and latch, and that they are not heavy enough to cause the holder to pop open while driving.

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OnEXandTouringmodels The sunglasses holder uses a convex mirror for its bottom panel. You can see all the vehicle passengers on this mirror. To use the mirror, open the sunglasses holder, push it to the first detent, and release it.

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Vanity Mirror

Rear Compartment

Interior Convenience Items

SUN VISOR

To use the sun visor, pull it down. When using the sun visor for the side window, remove the support rod from the clip, and swing it out. In this position, the sun visor can be adjusted by moving it on its slider.

Pull up the vanity mirror cover to use it. The lights come on only when the parking lights are on.

The vanity mirror light will not come on if the sun visor is slid outward.

REAR COMPARTMENT

LEVER

To open the compartment, pull the lever and lift the lid. To close, lower the lid and push it down until it latches.

Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle.

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Information Provided by:To reinstall the console, hook the front of it to the floor, then push down the back until it locks. Make sure the console is securely locked in place. A console that is not locked in place could fly around and cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.

If you remove the second seat center console, store it in a safe place outside the vehicle.

Interior Convenience Items

Removable Second Row Console

TAB

TAB

OnTouringmodelonly There is a removable console between the second row bucket seats.

To open the console, push the tab, and slide the lid to the rear.

To remove the console, pull up the tab at the front edge to unlock the rear of the console from the floor.

Unhook the front of the console from the floor by pulling it back slightly, then pivoting it upward.

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HOOK

Interior Convenience Items

HANDLE

LID

HANDLE

There is a large storage area under the floor between the front seats and the second row bucket seats.

To keep the lid open, attach the hook to the grab rail on the back of the front seat-back.

To place or remove large items from the storage area, pull off the carpet near the second seat, and pull the handle to open the large lid.

You can adjust the length of the hook strap. Pull down the upper edge of the stopper, and slide it up or down.

To place or remove small items from the storage area, pull off the carpet in the center of the lid, and pull the handle to open the small lid.

On EX and Touring models, this handle can be locked with the master key.

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Information Provided by:To prevent items from being thrown about the vehicle and possibly hurting someone in an accident or sudden stop, be sure the storage area lids are securely closed before driving away.

You can store items in the floor storage area up to 22 lbs (10 kg). Do not exceed this weight limit, or you may damage the floor storage area.

The inside of the storage area can get very hot. Do not store any items that should be kept cool, or items that can be easily damaged, warped, or deformed by heat.

Dust, sand, etc., can accumulate in the floor storage area. If you spill liquid on the floor around the floor storage area, it can get inside the storage area, and the moisture can be trapped inside. Always keep the inside of the storage area dry and clean.

Interior Convenience Items

To lock the small lid, open the large lid, and turn the lock knob clockwise.

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LAZY SUSAN

Interior Convenience Items

The Lazy Susan can be damaged if it is kept in a humid place. Always store the Lazy Susan in a dry place when it is removed.

On EX and Touring models, the floor storage area has a Lazy Susan inside which makes it easier to find items through the small lid.

The Lazy Susan can be removed. When it is removed, a larger item, such as the stowable second row plus-one seat, can be stored.

HANDLE

To remove the Lazy Susan, open the large lid. Attach the hook to the grab rail on the back of the front seat to keep the lid open. Hold the two handles on the edge of the Lazy Susan, and pull it out of the storage area. Store the removed Lazy Susan in a safe place outside the vehicle. Do not place it on the vehicle floor or seat, or in the cargo area. It can fly around the interior in a crash.

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Lower Glove Box

Upper Glove Box

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 boxes closed while driving.

Open the lower glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key.

Open the upper glove box by pressing the button. The lid will swing open. Close it with a firm push.

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Vehicles without RES

Vehicles with RES

Interior Convenience Items

Open the center pocket by pulling the handle. Close it with a firm push.

On vehicles without navigation system, there is another pocket under the heating and cooling system control panel. Pull the handle to open it. Close it with a firm push.

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Accessory Power Sockets

There are three accessory power sockets in your vehicle. Two accessory power sockets are above the center pocket for the front seat passengers, and another is on the cargo area sidewall on the driver’s side.

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AC Power Outlet

These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).

None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. When more than one socket is being used, the combined power rating of the accessories should be 120 watts or less (10 amps).

There is a 115 volt AC power outlet in the rear compartment on the driver’s side. To use the AC power outlet, open the rear compartment lid and open the outlet cover. Insert the plug into the receptacle slightly, turn it 90° clockwise, then push in the plug all the way.

Always run the engine when you use the AC Power Outlet.

Information Provided by:The maximum capacity for this power outlet is 115 volt AC at 100
watts or less. If you use an appliance which requires more than 100 watts, it automatically stops supplying the power. If this happens, turn the ignition switch off and turn it on again.

The AC power outlet is not

NOTE: designed for electric appliances which require high initial peak wattage such as cathode-ray tube type televisions, refrigerators, electric pumps, etc. It is also not suitable for devices that process precise data such as medical equipment or measuring instruments. Any appliances that require an extremely stable power supply such as microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc., should not be connected to this outlet.

Interior Convenience Items, Interior Lights

Light Control Switch

LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH

ON

DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION

The individual map lights in the second and third rows cannot be turned on.

The cargo area light can be turned on with the switch in the light.

OFF

The light control switch has three positions: OFF, Door Activated, and ON.

Whenthisswitchisinthe

position: None of the lights come on when a door or the tailgate is opened.

OFF

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

Whentheswitchisinthe Activated

position:

Door

The individual map lights in the front come on when any door is opened. When the doors are closed, each light can be turned on and off by pressing the lenses.

The individual map lights in the second and third rows come on when any door is opened. When the doors are closed, each light can be turned on and off by pushing on the lens.

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Whenthelightcontrolswitchisinthe ON

position:

All the individual map lights come on and stay on as long as the switch remains in the ON position.

OnEXandTouringmodels The lights go out about 30 seconds after all the doors and the tailgate are closed. They go out immediately after all doors are locked.

Individual Map Lights

FRONT

With the light control switch in the Door Activated position, all the individual map lights come on when you unlock the door with the remote transmitter (see page

133

).

With any door or the tailgate left open, the lights stay on about 3
minutes, then go out.

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Turn on the front and rear individual map lights by pushing the lens of each light. Push the lens again to turn it off. You can also operate these lights with the light control switch (see page

183

).

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Cargo Area Light

Ignition Switch Light

Interior Lights

ON

OFF

The cargo area light has a three- position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on. In the center position, it comes on when you open the tailgate. In the ON position, it stays on continuously.

The ignition switch light comes on when you open the driver’s door, and stays on several seconds after you close the door.

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Courtesy Lights

The courtesy lights in the front doors come on when you open any door.

The courtesy light between the map lights comes on when you turn the parking lights on. To adjust its brightness, turn the Select/Reset knob on the instrument panel.

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Information Provided by:The heating and air conditioning systems in your vehicle provide a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

The standard audio system has many features. This section de- scribes those features and how to use them. (If you selected an optional audio system, refer to the operating instructions that came with it.)

Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.

The security system helps to dis- courage vandalism and theft of your vehicle.

Features

Vents, Heating, and A/C

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. 188

Using Automatic Climate

Control

Using the Rear A/C Unit

. 193
. 194
. 197
Rear Climate Control . 198
Climate Control Sensors . 199
Playing the AM/FM Radio AM/FM Radio Reception . 205
Playing the XM Satellite Radio . 207
. 212
Playing a CD CD Changer . 215
. 221
Protecting Your CDs . 222
CD Changer Error Messages . 223
Playing a Tape . 228
Steering Wheel Controls Radio Theft Protection . 229
. 230
Rear Entertainment System . 258
Playable DVDs . 263
Security System Cruise Control . 264
HomeLink Universal

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Transceiver

. 267
................................ Parking Sensor System ................ . 271
Rear View Camera and Monitor . 275

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LXmodel

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

EX/Touringmodels

FAN CONTROL BUTTON

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

MODE CONTROL DIAL

REAR CONTROLLER DIAL

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON

REAR BUTTON

REAR LOCK BUTTON

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

AUTO BUTTON

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MODE BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

SYNCHRO BUTTON

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

REAR TEMPERATURE/FAN SPEED (EX model) CONTROL SWITCH

Information Provided by:Fan Control LXmodel Turn the dial clockwise to increase the fan speed and airflow. Turn the dial counterclockwise to decrease it.

EXandTouringmodels Press the button to increase the fan speed and airflow. Press the

▲

▼

button to decrease it.

Temperature Control LXmodel Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the airflow.

EXandTouringmodels The driver’s side temperature and the passenger’s side temperature can be set separately. On the Touring model, the rear passenger compartment temperature can also be set separately. Press the top ( ▲ of the appropriate temperature control button to increase the temperature of airflow. Press the

▼

) of the button to

bottom ( decrease it. Each set temperature is shown in the display. When you turn the A/C off, the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set the temperature control below the outside temperature.

When you set the temperature to its lower limit or its upper limit, it will be displayed as ‘‘Lo’’ or ‘‘Hi’’.

SYNCButton OnEXandTouringmodels When you press this button, the indicator in the button comes on, and the passenger’s side temperature (and the temperature of the rear passenger compartment on the Touring model) is synchronized to the driver’s side set temperature. Changing the passenger’s side temperature (or the temperature of the rear passenger compartment on the Touring model) makes the indicator to go off, and takes the

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system out of SYNC mode.

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button This button turns the air conditioning on and off. On the LX model, the indicator in the button is on when the A/C is on. On the EX and Touring models, you will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.

Recirculation Button When the indicator in the button is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the system again. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode).

The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris.

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Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger on and off (see page 126

).

Mode Control Use the mode control dial or button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes.

Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard.

Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

Air flows from the floor

vents.

Airflow is divided between

the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

Air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

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, the system

When you select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The passenger’s temperature cannot be set separately from the driver’s.

OnLXmodelonly

The system automatically turns on the A/C and switches to recirculation mode. Air flows from the center and side vents in the dashboard.

REAR/REAR LOCK Button OnTouringmodelonly When you want to change the temperature of the rear passenger compartment, press the REAR button. The indicator in the button comes on, and you can change the temperature using the rear temperature control button. When you press the REAR LOCK button, the indicator in the button comes on, the rear A/C passenger control panel is disabled, and you cannot

change any settings from it. See page rear passenger control panel.

for how to operate the

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OnEXmodel You can change the fan speed of the rear system from the front control panel. Press the REAR button, the indicator in the button comes on. Push the rear fan control button up or down to increase or decrease the rear fan speed. When you press the REAR LOCK button, the indicator in the button comes on, and the rear passenger control panel is disabled.

See page rear passenger control panel.

for how to operate the

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Information Provided by:Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through vents near the rear side panels.

1.

2. 3. 4.

Set the temperature control dial or button to the lower limit. Make sure the A/C is off. Select Set the fan to the desired speed.

and fresh air mode.

Using the Heater The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system.

1. 2. 3.

and fresh air mode.

Select Set the fan to the desired speed. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial or buttons.

Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page ). If it moves near the red mark, 71
turn off the A/C until the gauge reads normally.

1.

Press the A/C button. The indicator in the button comes on (LX model) or ‘‘A/C ON’’ is shown in the display (EX and Touring models) when a fan speed is selected.

2.

Make sure the temperature is set to the lower limit.

3.

Select

4.

If the outside air is humid, select recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select fresh air mode.

5.

Set the fan to the desired speed.

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you can

Iftheinteriorisverywarm, cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the A/C, and setting the fan to maximum speed in fresh air mode.

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Dehumidify the Interior Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Switch the fan on. Turn on the air conditioning. Select Adjust the temperature to your preference.

and fresh air mode.

This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C).

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To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows:

1.

Set the fan to high.

2.

. The system

Select automatically switches to the fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. OnU.S.vehicles The indicator in the A/C button will not come on (LX model), or the A/C ON indicator will not come on (EX and Touring models).

3.

Adjust the temperature so the airflow feels warm.

4.

Select rear window.

to help clear the

When you switch to another mode from Press the A/C button to turn it off.

, the A/C stays on.

To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows 1.

. The system

Select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. OnU.S.vehicles The indicator in the A/C button will not come on (LX model), or the A/C ON indicator will not come on (EX and Touring models).