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Getting To Know Your Vehicle for Your Fiat 124 Spider 2 Door Second Generation (2016-2020)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE  
KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
IGNITION SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY  
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . .21  
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM  
— IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
DOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD  
RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
STEERING WHEEL . . . . . . . . . . .35  
MIRRORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
EXTERIOR LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . .38  
WINDSHIELD WIPERS / WASHER .43  
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .44  
POWER WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . .56  
CONVERTIBLE TOP (SOFT TOP) . .58  
HOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
TRUNK LID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
TRUNK EMERGENCY RELEASE . . .66  
HOMELINK — IF EQUIPPED . . . . .66  
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . .69  
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING . . . .74  
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION  
SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74  
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To use the Emergency Key, push the  
mechanical latch on the back side of  
the key fob and pull out the emergency  
key.  
KEYS  
Do not leave children or animals inside  
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior  
heat build-up may cause serious injury or  
death.  
Key Fob  
A code number is stamped on the plate  
and attached to the key fob. Detach  
this plate and store it in a safe place  
(not in the vehicle) if you need to make  
replace the Emergency Key.  
Note:  
Key Fob Functions  
Always keep a spare key fob if one  
is lost. If a key fob is lost, see an  
authorized dealer as soon as possible.  
With A Vehicle Security Alarm  
System  
Also, write down the code number and  
keep it in a separate safe and  
convenient place. Do not keep it in the  
vehicle.  
The hazard warning lights will flash  
when the vehicle security alarm system  
is armed or disarmed.  
The driver must carry the key fob to  
ensure the Keyless Entry System  
functions properly.  
With Advanced Keyless Function  
If your key fob is lost, contact an  
authorized dealer.  
A beep will sound when the doors,  
trunk lid, and fuel filler door are locked  
or unlocked using the key fob. The  
beep volume can be adjusted or turned  
off.  
Note: Your key fob configuration may  
vary with equipped features. Please see  
the example shown below:  
Warning!  
Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the  
automatic transmission into PARK or the  
manual transmission into FIRST gear or  
REVERSE, apply the parking brake, then  
turn the engine OFF, remove the key fob  
from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.  
Use the following procedure to change  
the beep setting:  
1. Place the ignition in the OFF position  
and close the doors and the trunk lid.  
Never leave children alone in a vehicle,  
or with access to an unlocked vehicle.  
2. Open the driver's door.  
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the  
driver's door, push and hold the lock  
button on the key fob for five seconds.  
Allowing children to be in a vehicle  
unattended is dangerous for a number of  
reasons. A child or others could be  
seriously or fatally injured. Children should  
be warned not to touch the parking brake,  
brake pedal or the gear selector.  
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Key Fob  
1 — Emergency Key  
2 — Key Fob  
3 — Key Code Number Plate  
Do not leave the key fob in or near the  
vehicle, or in a location accessible to  
children. A child could operate power  
windows, other controls, or move the  
vehicle.  
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Note:  
The doors, trunk lid, and fuel filler  
Key Fob Buttons  
Not operating the key fob for ten  
seconds.  
Lock Button  
door will lock, and the beep will  
activate at the current volume (if the  
beep is currently set to not activate, it  
will not activate).  
Pushing any button except the  
unlock button on the key fob.  
To lock the doors, trunk lid, and fuel  
filler door, push the lock button on the  
key fob. The hazard warning lights will  
flash once and a beep will sound.  
Pushing a request switch on the  
exterior door handle.  
Unlock Button  
The setting changes when the lock  
button on the key fob is pushed, and  
the beep will activate at the set volume  
(if the beep sound has been set to not  
activate, it will not activate).  
Trunk Button  
To unlock the doors and trunk lid, push  
the unlock button on the key fob, and  
the hazard warning lights will flash  
twice.  
To open the trunk lid, push and hold the  
trunk button until the trunk lid opens.  
Panic Button  
To turn the Panic Alarm on or off, push  
and hold the Panic button on the key  
fob and release. When the Panic Alarm  
is on, the headlights will turn on, the  
park lights will flash, the horn will pulse  
on and off, and the turn signal lights will  
flash.  
The system can be set to unlock both  
doors. Use the following procedure to  
change the setting:  
Complete changing the setting by doing  
the following:  
Placing the ignition in ACC or ON  
position.  
1. Place the ignition in the OFF position  
and close the doors and trunk lid.  
Closing the driver's door.  
Opening the trunk lid.  
2. Open the driver's door.  
Note: The panic button will work if the  
doors or trunk are opened or closed.  
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the  
driver's door, push and hold the unlock  
button on the key fob for five seconds.  
Not operating the key fob for ten  
seconds.  
Turning On The Alarm  
Pushing the panic button for one  
second or more will trigger the alarm for  
about two minutes and thirty seconds,  
and the following will occur:  
Pushing any button, except the lock  
button on the key fob.  
Note: The sound of the doors  
locking/unlocking can be heard. After  
this, the system will change the setting  
when the unlock button is pushed (the  
sound of the doors locking/unlocking  
can be heard).  
Pushing a request switch on the  
exterior door handle.  
The horn sounds intermittently.  
The hazard warning lights flash.  
Turning Off The Alarm  
Note: Refer to “Lock/Unlock With  
Advanced Keyless Entry Function — If  
Equipped” in “Doors” for further  
information.  
The setting change can be completed  
by doing any one of the following:  
The alarm will stop by pushing any  
button on the key fob.  
The operation indicator light flashes  
when the buttons are pushed.  
Placing the ignition in the ACC or ON  
position.  
Closing the drivers door.  
Opening the trunk lid.  
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Operational Range  
Note: The engine may not start if the  
key fob is placed in or around the  
following areas:  
Replacing The Key Fob Battery  
Proceed as follows:  
The system operates only when the  
driver is in the vehicle or within  
operational range, and the key fob is  
being carried.  
1. Push the mechanical release button  
and remove the emergency key.  
Around The Instrument Panel  
In The Storage Compartments  
Starting The Engine  
Key Fob Battery  
Replacement  
Starting the engine may be possible  
even if the key fob is outside the vehicle  
and close to a door or window. Always  
start the engine from the driver's seat.  
If key fob does not work, and the  
indicator lights do not flash, the battery  
may be low or discharged.  
If the vehicle is started, and the key fob  
is not in the vehicle, the vehicle will not  
restart after it is shut off. The ignition is  
placed in the OFF position.  
Replace with a new battery  
(CR2025 type) before the key fob  
becomes unusable.  
Key Fob Antenna Location  
The following conditions indicate that  
the battery power is low:  
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Emergency Key Removed  
Indicator light (green) flashes in  
the instrument cluster for about  
30 seconds after the engine is placed in  
the OFF position.  
1 — Key Fob Case With Mechanical  
Release Button  
2 — Emergency Key  
The system does not operate, and  
the operation indicator light on the key  
fob does not flash when the buttons are  
pushed.  
The system's operational range is  
reduced.  
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Key Fob Antenna Location  
Note: Replacing the battery at an  
authorized dealer is recommended to  
prevent damage to the key fob. If  
replacing the battery by yourself, follow  
the instruction below.  
1 — Interior Antenna  
2 — Operational Range  
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2. Insert a coin, a flat blade screw  
driver, or the tip of your emergency key  
into the now exposed slot and carefully  
pry in the direction of the arrows to  
open the cover (3) slightly.  
Note: Be careful not to allow the  
rubber ring shown in call-out (6) to be  
scratched or damaged. If the rubber  
ring comes out, reinstall it before  
inserting a new battery.  
Key Suspend Function  
If a key fob is left in the vehicle, key fob  
functions are temporarily suspended to  
prevent unlawful use of the vehicle.  
To restore the functions, push the  
unlock button on the functions-  
suspended key fob.  
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Remove Back Cover For Battery  
Replacement  
Engine Start Function  
When Key Fob Battery Is  
Discharged  
3 — Key Fob Case  
5 — Key Fob Battery  
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3 — Pry Case Left Side  
If a key fob has discharged or  
5. Insert a new battery with the positive  
pole facing up. Then, cover the battery  
with the battery cap.  
malfunctioned, start the engine by  
holding the Key Fob over the keyless  
ignition START/STOP button. Be careful  
to not to allow the following. The signal  
from the key fob will not be received  
correctly, and the engine may not start:  
3. Insert a coin, a flat blade screw driver,  
or the tip of your emergency key into the  
side gap and carefully pry in the direction  
of the arrow to open the cover (4).  
6. Close the cover and reinsert the  
Emergency Key.  
Contact with metal parts of other key  
fobs or metal objects.  
Contact from key fobs from other  
vehicles equipped with an immobilizer  
system.  
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4 — Pry Case Right Side  
6 — Install New Battery  
4. Separate the key fob case, then  
remove the battery.  
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Contact with devices for electronic  
purchases or security passage touch.  
2. Manual Transmission: Continue to  
depress the clutch pedal firmly until the  
engine has completely started.  
The engine cannot be started unless  
the clutch pedal is fully depressed  
(manual transmission) or the brake  
pedal is fully depressed (automatic  
transmission).  
3. Verify that the keyless ignition start  
indication light (green) flashes.  
If there is a malfunction with the keyless  
ignition START/STOP button function,  
the keyless ignition start indicator light  
(amber) flashes. In this case, the engine  
may start. However, contact an  
4. Touch the keyless ignition  
START/STOP button using the  
backside of the key fob while the  
keyless ignition start indicator light  
(green) flashes.  
authorized dealer as soon as possible.  
If the keyless ignition start indicator light  
(green) does not illuminate, perform the  
operation from the beginning. If it does  
not illuminate, contact an authorized  
dealer.  
5. Verify that the keyless ignition start  
indicator light (green) turns on.  
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No Keys Touching The Key Fob  
6. Push the keyless ignition  
START/STOP button to start the  
engine.  
To change the ignition position without  
starting the engine, perform the  
following operations after the keyless  
ignition start indicator light (green) turns  
on:  
1. Release the clutch pedal (manual  
transmission) or brake pedal (automatic  
transmission).  
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2. Push the keyless ignition  
No Key Fob Touching The Key Fob  
START/STOP button to change the  
ignition position. The ignition cycles in  
the order of ACC, ON, and OFF each  
time the keyless ignition START/STOP  
button is pushed.  
If the engine cannot be started due to a  
discharged key fob battery, the engine  
can be started using the following  
procedure:  
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Discharged Key Fob Battery Start  
Procedure  
When touching the keyless ignition  
START/STOP button using the  
backside of the key fob, touch the  
keyless ignition START/STOP button  
with the key fob buttons facing up.  
Note: To change the ignition position  
again, perform the operation from the  
beginning.  
1. Continue to depress the brake pedal  
firmly until the engine has completely  
started.  
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Emergency Operation For Starting  
The Engine  
Non-FCA genuine electronic  
equipment is installed in the vehicle.  
General Information  
The following regulatory statement  
applies to all radio frequency (RF)  
devices equipped in this vehicle:  
If the key warning light (red) illuminates,  
or the keyless ignition start indicator  
light (amber) flashes, this could indicate  
that the engine may not start using the  
usual starting method. Contact an  
There is equipment which discharges  
radio waves near the vehicle.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada  
license-exempt RSS standard(s).  
Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions:  
The key fob may consume battery  
power excessively if it receives  
high-intensity radio waves. Do not place  
the key fob near electronic devices  
such as televisions or personal  
computers.  
authorized dealer as soon as possible.  
If this occurs, the engine can be  
force-started. push and hold the  
keyless ignition START/STOP button  
until the engine starts.  
1. This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and  
To avoid damage to the key fob, DO  
NOT:  
Other procedures necessary for starting  
the engine such as having the key fob  
in the vehicle, and depressing the  
clutch pedal (manual transmission) or  
the brake pedal (automatic  
2. This device must accept any  
interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
Drop the key fob.  
Get the key fob wet.  
Disassemble the key fob unless  
replacing the battery.  
Note: Changes or modifications not  
expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void  
the users authority to operate the  
equipment.  
transmission) are required.  
Key Fob Cautions  
Expose the key fob to high  
temperatures such as direct sunlight.  
Because the key fob uses low-intensity  
radio waves, it may not function under  
the following conditions:  
Expose the key fob to any kind of  
magnetic field.  
The key fob is carried with a  
communication device such as cellular  
phones.  
Place heavy objects on the key fob.  
Put the key fob in an ultrasonic  
cleaner.  
The key fob contacts or is covered  
by a metal object.  
Put any magnetized objects close to  
the key fob.  
The key fob is near electronic  
devices such as personal computers.  
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START/STOP button without depressing  
the clutch or brake pedal.  
Some indicator lights/warning lights  
should be inspected before the engine  
is started.  
IGNITION SWITCH  
Push Button Start  
Positions  
Do not leave the ignition in the ON  
position while the engine is not  
When the keyless ignition has been  
placed in the ON position, the sound of  
the fuel pump motor operating near the  
fuel tank can be heard. This does not  
indicate a problem.  
The system operates only when the key  
fob is within operational range.  
running. The battery could discharged.  
If the ignition is left in ACC position (for  
automatic transmission, the gear  
selector is in the P position, and the  
ignition is in ACC), the ignition cycles to  
the OFF position automatically after  
about 25 minutes.  
When the clutch pedal (manual  
transmission) or brake pedal (automatic  
transmission) are not depressed and the  
keyless ignition START/STOP button is  
pushed, the ignition cycles in the order of  
OFF, ACC, and ON. Pushing the  
START/STOP button again from ON  
position cycles the ignition to the OFF  
position.  
Warning!  
OFF  
Never use the PARK position as a  
substitute for the parking brake. Always  
apply the parking brake fully when exiting  
the vehicle to guard against vehicle  
The power supply to electrical devices  
turns off, and the keyless ignition start  
indicator light (amber) also turns off. In  
the OFF position, the steering wheel is  
locked.  
movement and possible injury or damage.  
When exiting the vehicle, always make  
sure the ignition is in the OFF mode,  
remove the key fob from the vehicle, and  
lock your vehicle.  
ACC (Accessory)  
Some electrical accessories will operate  
and the indicator light (amber)  
illuminates. In the ACC position, the  
steering wheel is unlocked.  
Never leave children alone in a vehicle,  
or with access to an unlocked vehicle.  
Allowing children to be in a vehicle  
unattended is dangerous for a number of  
reasons. A child or others could be  
seriously or fatally injured. Children should  
be warned not to touch the parking brake,  
brake pedal or the transmission gear  
selector.  
The Keyless Entry System does not  
function while the keyless ignition has  
been placed in the ACC position, and  
the doors will not lock/unlock even if  
they have been locked manually.  
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Keyless START/STOP Ignition  
Button  
ON  
Note:  
This is the normal running position after  
the engine is started.  
Do not leave the key fob in or near the  
vehicle, (or in a location accessible to  
children), and do not leave the ignition in  
the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could  
operate power windows, other controls, or  
move the vehicle.  
The engine starts by pushing the  
keyless ignition START/STOP button  
while depressing the clutch pedal  
(manual transmission) or the brake pedal  
(automatic transmission). To change the  
ignition position, push the keyless ignition  
Note: The indicator light (amber) turns  
off (the indicator light amber illuminates  
when the ignition has been placed in  
the ON position and the engine is not  
running).  
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Key Fob Left-In-Trunk Warning Beep  
Key Fob Left-In-Vehicle Warning  
ADVANCED  
Be sure the parking brake is fully  
disengaged before driving; failure to do so  
can lead to brake failure and a collision.  
KEYLESS ENTRY  
SYSTEM — IF  
EQUIPPED  
Beep  
Always fully apply the parking brake  
when leaving your vehicle, or it may roll  
and cause damage or injury. Also be  
certain to leave the transmission in PARK.  
Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to  
roll and cause damage or injury.  
If you have a problem with the key fob,  
or the key fob is lost or stolen, contact  
an authorized dealer as soon as  
possible for a replacement and to make  
the lost or stolen key fob inoperative.  
Advanced Keyless Entry  
System  
The Advanced Keyless Entry System is  
an enhancement that allows you to  
lock/unlock the doors, trunk lid, and  
fuel filler door.  
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake  
engaged, or repeated use of the parking  
brake to slow the vehicle may cause  
serious damage to the brake system.  
Note: Changes or modifications not  
approved by the party responsible for  
compliance could void the user's  
authority to operate the equipment.  
The Advanced Keyless Entry System  
allows the driver to start the ignition  
with the push of a button as long as the  
key fob is in the passenger  
The Advanced Keyless Entry  
System operational range may vary  
due to local weather conditions.  
compartment.  
If equipped, the vehicle security alarm  
system may be armed/disarmed with  
the push of the lock/unlock button  
located on the key fob.  
The Advanced Keyless Entry  
System is fully operational (door/trunk  
lid/fuel filler door lock/unlock) when the  
ignition is placed in the OFF position.  
The Advanced Keyless Entry System  
does not operate if the ignition is  
placed to any position other than the  
OFF position.  
System Malfunctions/Warnings  
System malfunctions or warnings are  
indicated by the following warning lights  
or beeps (refer to “Getting To Know  
Your Instrument Panel” for further  
information):  
If the key fob does not operate  
when pushing a button, the operational  
range becomes too small, or the  
warning light does not illuminate or  
flash, the battery may be weak or  
discharged. To install a new battery,  
refer to “Keys” in “Getting To Know  
Your Vehicle” for further information.  
Warning Light (Red)  
Ignition Not Turned OFF Warning  
Beep  
Key Fob Removed From Vehicle  
Warning Beep  
Request Switch Inoperable Warning  
Beep  
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Battery life is about one year.  
Replace the battery with a new one if  
deactivated, you will be unable to start  
the engine by carrying the key fob.  
Contact an authorized dealer for  
details. If the Advanced Keyless Entry  
System has been deactivated, you can  
start the engine by following the  
Locking/Unlocking The Doors And  
The Trunk Lid  
the  
Warning light (green) flashes in  
the instrument cluster. Replacing the  
battery about once a year is  
recommended because the  
Warning light may not illuminate or  
flash if the battery is low or discharged.  
procedure indicated when the key fob  
battery becomes discharged.  
Operational Range  
Additional key fobs may be  
obtained at an authorized dealer. Up to  
six key fobs may be used with the  
Advanced Keyless Entry System per  
vehicle. Bring all key fobs to an  
authorized dealer when additional keys  
are required.  
The system operates only when the  
driver is in or around the vehicle while  
the key fob is being carried.  
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Request Switch Door Functions  
1 — Exterior Antenna  
2 — Operational Range  
3 — Distance (31 inches)  
The Advanced Keyless Entry function  
allows you to lock/unlock the door,  
trunk lid, and fuel filler door, or open the  
trunk lid while carrying the key fob.  
Note: The system may not operate if  
you are too close to the windows or  
door handles.  
Warning!  
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Advanced Keyless Entry Sensors  
Radio waves from the key fob may affect  
medical devices such as pacemakers:  
before using the key fob near people who  
use medical devices, ask the medical  
device manufacturer or your physician if  
radio waves from the key fob will affect the  
device.  
1 — Interior Antenna  
2 — Operational Range  
Note: When the battery power is low,  
or in places where there are  
high-intensity radio waves or noise, the  
operational range may reduce, or the  
system may not operate.  
Note: The Advanced Keyless Entry  
System functions can be deactivated to  
prevent any possible adverse effect on  
a user wearing a pacemaker or other  
medical device. If the system is  
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Opening The Trunk Lid  
General Information  
VEHICLE SECURITY  
ALARM SYSTEM — IF  
EQUIPPED  
The following regulatory statement  
applies to all radio frequency (RF)  
devices equipped in this vehicle:  
Modifications And  
Add-On Equipment  
This device complies with Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada  
license-exempt RSS standard(s).  
Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions:  
FCA cannot guarantee the immobilizer  
and security alarm system operation if  
the system has been modified or if any  
add-on equipment has been installed.  
1. This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and  
Note: To avoid damage to the vehicle,  
do not modify the system or install any  
add-on equipment to the immobilizer,  
the security alarm system, or the  
vehicle.  
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Electronic Trunk Release  
2. This device must accept any  
interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
1 — Exterior Antenna  
2 — Operational Range  
3 — Distance (31 inches)  
Immobilizer System  
Note: Changes or modifications not  
expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void  
the users authority to operate the  
equipment.  
The immobilizer system allows the  
engine to start only with a recognized  
key fob.  
If someone attempts to start the engine  
with an unrecognized key fob, the  
engine will not start, preventing unlawful  
vehicle use.  
If you have a problem with the  
immobilizer system or the key fob,  
contact an authorized dealer.  
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To avoid damage to the key fob, do not:  
Drop the key fob.  
If you lose a key fob, an authorized  
dealer will reset the electronic codes of  
your remaining key fobs and  
immobilizer system. Bring all the  
remaining key fobs to an authorized  
dealer to reset. Starting the vehicle  
with a key fob that has not been reset  
is not possible.  
Disarming  
The system is disarmed when the  
ignition is placed in the ON position with  
the correct programmed key fob. The  
warning light illuminates for about  
three seconds and then turns off. If the  
engine does not start with the correct  
key fob, and the  
remains illuminated or flashing, try the  
following:  
Get the key fob wet.  
Expose the key fob to any kind of  
magnetic field.  
Expose the key fob to high  
temperatures such as direct sunlight.  
warning light  
Operation  
The engine may not start and  
warning light may illuminate or flash  
if the key fob is placed in an area  
difficult for the system to detect the  
signal, such as on the instrument panel.  
Move the key fob to a location within  
the signal range, place the ignition in  
the OFF position, and restart the  
engine.  
Note:  
Make sure the key fob is within the  
operational range for signal  
transmission.  
Changes or modifications not  
expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void  
the user's authority to operate the  
equipment.  
Cycle the ignition off, and then restart  
the engine. If the engine does not start  
after three or more tries, contact an  
authorized dealer.  
If the engine does not start with the  
correct key fob, and the  
warning  
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the  
system may have a malfunction.  
Contact an authorized dealer.  
Note:  
Note: Signals from a TV, radio station,  
transceiver, or mobile telephone could  
interfere with your immobilizer system. If  
you are using the proper key fob and  
the engine fails to start, check the  
warning light.  
If the  
warning light flashes  
continuously while you are driving, do  
not turn the engine OFF. Contact an  
authorized dealer and have it checked.  
If the engine is shut off while the  
warning light is flashing, you will  
not be able to restart it.  
The key fobs carry a unique  
electronic code. For this reason, and to  
assure your safety, obtaining a  
replacement key fob can only be done  
through your authorized dealer, and will  
require some waiting time.  
Arming  
The system is armed when the ignition  
is cycled from the ON to OFF position.  
Because the electronic codes are  
reset when the immobilizer system is  
repaired, the keys are needed. Make  
sure to bring all the key fobs to an  
authorized dealer so that they can be  
programmed.  
The  
warning light in the instrument  
Always keep a spare key fob in  
case one is lost. If a key fob is lost,  
contact an authorized dealer as soon  
as possible.  
cluster flashes every two seconds until  
the system is disarmed.  
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Vehicle Security Alarm  
System — If Equipped  
The trunk lid will not open when the  
vehicle security alarm system is  
activated.  
The system will disarm if one of the  
following operations takes place within  
20 seconds after pushing the lock  
button: To rearm the system, perform  
the arming procedure again:  
If the security alarm system detects an  
inappropriate entry into the vehicle, or  
the intrusion sensor detects movement  
in the vehicle, which could result in the  
vehicle or its contents being stolen, the  
alarm alerts the surrounding area by  
sounding the siren/horn and flashing  
the hazard warning lights.  
If the battery becomes drained while  
the vehicle security alarm system is  
armed, the siren will activate, and the  
hazard warning lights will flash during  
the battery charging or replacement  
process.  
1. Unlocking any door.  
2. Opening any door.  
3. Opening the engine compartment.  
How To Arm The System  
4. Placing the ignition in the ON  
position.  
The system will not function unless it is  
properly armed. Follow the arming  
procedure correctly.  
Close the windows and the  
convertible top.  
When the doors are locked by pushing  
the lock button on the key fob, or using  
the emergency key, the hazard warning  
lights will flash once to indicate that the  
vehicle security alarm system is armed.  
Place the ignition in the OFF position.  
Siren/Horn Triggering Conditions  
Make sure the engine compartment,  
convertible top, doors, and trunk lid are  
closed.  
The siren/horn sounds intermittently,  
and the hazard warning lights flash for  
about 30 seconds when the system is  
triggered by any one of the following:  
Push the lock button on the key fob  
or lock the driver's door from the  
outside with the emergency key. The  
hazard warning lights will flash once.  
With The Advanced Keyless Entry  
function: push a request switch. The  
warning light in the instrument  
panel flashes twice per second for  
20 seconds. After 20 seconds the  
system is fully armed.  
Note:  
Unlocking a door with an inside  
door-lock knob.  
If any door or trunk lid remains  
closed for 30 seconds, the doors, and  
trunk lid automatically re-lock, and the  
vehicle security alarm system arms  
even if a window opens or the  
Forcing open a door, the engine  
compartment, or the trunk lid.  
Opening the hood by operating the  
hood release handle.  
convertible top is left down.  
To reactivate the intrusion sensor,  
turn off the armed vehicle security  
alarm system and then rearm it.  
Placing the ignition in the ON position  
without starting the engine.  
The vehicle security alarm system can  
also be armed by activating the auto  
re-lock function with all the doors, the  
trunk lid and the engine compartment  
closed.  
With the intrusion sensor: the  
intrusion sensor detects a movement in  
the vehicle.  
The intrusion sensor is operational  
when the vehicle security alarm system  
is armed. To cancel the intrusion  
sensor, push the intrusion sensor  
cancel button each time the vehicle  
security alarm system is armed.  
The system will be triggered again (up  
to ten times) if one of the above  
conditions remains.  
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To Turn Off An Armed System  
DOORS  
An armed system can be turned off  
using any one of the following methods:  
Lock/Unlock With  
Emergency Key  
Pushing the unlock button on the key  
fob.  
The doors, trunk lid, and fuel door lock  
automatically when the driver's door is  
locked using the emergency key.  
Starting the engine with the keyless  
ignition START/STOP button.  
Lock With Emergency Key — Insert  
key into drivers door and turn to the left  
(toward front of car).  
With The Advanced Keyless Entry  
function: pushing a request switch on  
the exterior door handles.  
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Unlock With Emergency Key —  
Insert key into drivers door and turn to  
the right (toward back of car).  
Interior Door Lock Knob  
Note: When the doors are unlocked by  
pushing the unlock button on the key  
fob, the hazard warning lights will flash  
twice to indicate that the system is  
turned off.  
1 — Door Lock Knob Position (Red  
Indicator Not Seen When Locked)  
2 — Door Unlock Knob Position (Red  
Indicator Seen When Unlocked)  
Both Doors unlock when the driver's  
door is unlocked using the emergency  
key.  
To Stop The Alarm  
Turn the emergency key toward the  
front to lock, toward the back to unlock.  
A triggered alarm can be turned off  
using any one of the following methods:  
Note: The red indication can be seen  
when the door lock knob is unlocked.  
Pushing the unlock button on the key  
fob.  
Operation From Outside  
Caution!  
To lock the passenger door with the  
door lock knob from the outside, push  
the door-lock knob to the lock position  
and close the door (holding the door  
handle in the open position is not  
required).  
Starting the engine with the keyless  
ignition START/STOP button.  
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for  
thieves. Always remove key fob from the  
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the  
vehicle unattended.  
With The Advanced Keyless Entry  
function: pushing a request switch on  
the exterior door handles or the electric  
trunk release while the key fob is being  
carried.  
Note: When locking the door this way,  
be careful not to leave the key fob  
inside the vehicle. The driver's door  
lock knob cannot be used while the  
driver's door is open.  
Manual Lock/Unlock  
Knob  
The hazard warning lights will flash  
twice.  
Operation From Inside  
To lock any door from the inside, push  
the door lock knob. To unlock, pull it  
outward. This does not operate the  
other door locks.  
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Central Lock/Unlock  
Double Locking System  
— If Equipped  
Warning!  
The doors, trunk lid, and fuel door lock  
automatically when the lock rocker  
switch is pushed with both doors  
closed.  
The double locking system is designed  
to prevent someone who has broken  
into your vehicle from opening the door  
from the inside. If you have any  
problems with the double locking  
system, contact an authorized dealer.  
For personal security and safety in the  
event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors  
before you drive as well as when you park  
and leave the vehicle.  
Note:  
The doors, trunk lid, and the fuel  
filler door cannot be locked while any  
other door is open.  
When leaving the vehicle, always remove  
the key fob from the vehicle and lock your  
vehicle. If equipped with Advanced Keyless  
Entry, always make sure the keyless ignition is  
in “OFF” position, remove the key fob from  
the vehicle and lock the vehicle.  
System Activation  
Proceed as follows:  
The key fob may not be able to be  
detected by the vehicle keyless-go  
system if it is located next to a mobile  
phone, laptop or other electronic  
device; these devices may block the  
key fobs wireless signal and prevent  
the keyless-go system from starting  
the vehicle.  
1. Close both the windows and the  
convertible top.  
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may  
cause severe personal injuries or death.  
2. Place the ignition in the OFF position  
and take the key fob with you.  
Never leave children alone in a vehicle,  
or with access to an unlocked vehicle.  
Allowing children to be in a vehicle  
unattended is dangerous for a number of  
reasons. A child or others could be  
seriously or fatally injured. Children should  
be warned not to touch the parking brake,  
brake pedal or the gear selector.  
3. Close both doors and trunk lid.  
4. Insert the emergency key in the  
driver's door, turn the emergency key to  
the lock position (counter  
clockwise/left), and return it to the  
center position. Then turn it to the lock  
position (counter clockwise/left) again  
within three seconds.  
Do not leave the key fob in or near the  
vehicle, or in a location accessible to  
children, and do not leave the ignition of a  
vehicle equipped with Advanced Keyless  
Entry in the ACC or ON/RUN positions. A  
child could operate power windows, other  
controls, or move the vehicle.  
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Central/Power Door Lock Switch  
Both unlock when the unlock rocker  
switch is pushed.  
Note: The doors, trunk lid, and the fuel  
filler door cannot be locked while any  
other door is open.  
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5. The  
indicator light illuminates for  
Lock/Unlock With  
Advanced Keyless Entry  
Function — If Equipped  
To unlock both doors and fuel filler door,  
push the button on the exterior door  
handle twice within three seconds. Two  
more beeps will sound.  
about three seconds to indicate that the  
system has been activated.  
The doors, trunk lid, and fuel filler door  
can be locked/unlocked by pushing the  
request switch on the exterior door  
handle while the key fob is being  
carried.  
Front Passenger Door Request  
Switch:  
To unlock both doors and fuel filler door,  
push the buton on the exterior door  
handle. A beep swill sound twice; the  
hazard warning lights will flash twice.  
Note:  
Confirm that both doors, and fuel  
filler door are securely locked.  
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Emergency Key Lock Procedure  
For the trunk lid, move it without  
pushing the electric trunk lid opener to  
verify that the trunk lid has not been  
left open.  
The system can be activated by  
pushing the lock button on the key fob  
twice within three seconds.  
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Request Switch On Exterior Door  
Handle  
With The Advanced Keyless  
Function: the system can be activated  
by pushing the request switch on the  
exterior door handle twice within three  
seconds.  
Both doors and the fuel filler door  
cannot be locked when any door is  
open.  
To Lock  
It may require a few seconds for the  
doors to unlock after the request  
switch on the exterior door handle is  
pushed.  
To lock the doors, trunk lid, and fuel  
filler door, push the button on the  
exterior door handle; the hazard  
warning lights will flash once.  
Note: The system cannot be activated  
when any door is open.  
System Deactivation  
The key fob may not be able to be  
detected by the vehicle keyless-go  
system if it is located next to a mobile  
phone, laptop or other electronic  
device; these devices may block the  
key fobs wireless signal and prevent  
the keyless-go system from starting  
the vehicle.  
Unlock the driver's door or place the  
ignition in the ON position. If the power  
supply is interrupted (fuse blows or the  
battery is disconnected), the system  
can only be deactivated by unlocking a  
door with the emergency key.  
A beep will sound once.  
To Unlock  
Driver's door button is located on the  
exterior door handle.  
To unlock the doors, trunk lid, and fuel  
filler door, push the button on the  
exterior door handle; the hazard  
warning lights will flash twice.  
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A beep sound is heard for confirmation  
when the doors, and fuel filler door are  
locked/unlocked using the request  
switch on the exterior door handle. If  
you prefer, the beep sound can be  
turned off.  
Not operating the key fob for ten  
seconds.  
If you are out of the operational range  
before the doors and trunk lid are closed  
or another key fob is left in the vehicle, the  
auto-lock function will not work.  
Pushing any button except the lock  
button on the key fob.  
Always make sure that both doors and  
trunk lid are closed and locked before  
leaving the vehicle. The auto-lock  
function does not close the power  
windows.  
Pushing a request switch on the  
exterior door handle.  
The volume of the beep sound can also  
be changed. Use the following  
procedure to change the setting:  
With Vehicle Security Alarm System  
The hazard warning lights flash when  
the security alarm system is armed or  
disarmed. Refer to “Vehicle Security  
Alarm System” in “Getting To Know  
Your Vehicle” for further information.  
Auto Re-Lock Function  
1. Place the ignition in the OFF position  
and close both of the doors and the  
trunk lid.  
After unlocking with the button on the  
exterior door handle, the doors and fuel  
filler door will automatically lock if any of  
the following operations are not  
2. Open the driver's door.  
The setting can be changed so that the  
doors and the fuel filler door are locked  
automatically without pushing the  
button on the exterior door handle.  
Refer to “Personalization Features” in  
“Getting To Know Your Instrument  
Panel” for further information.  
performed within about 60 seconds.  
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the  
driver's door, push and hold the lock  
button on the key fob for five seconds  
or longer. The doors, and fuel filler door  
will lock, an audible beep will activate at  
the currently set volume (if the beep  
sound is currently set to not activate, it  
will not activate). The setting changes  
each time the lock button on the key  
fob is pushed and the beep will activate  
at the set volume (if the beep sound  
has been set to not activate, it will not  
activate).  
If your vehicle has a security alarm  
system, the hazard warning lights will  
flash for confirmation.  
The time required for the doors to lock  
automatically can be changed. Refer to  
“Personalization Features” in “Getting  
To Know Your Instrument Panel” for  
further information.  
Auto-Lock Function  
A beep is heard when both doors are  
closed while the key is carried. Both  
doors, the trunk lid, and fuel door are  
locked automatically after about three  
seconds when the Advanced Keyless  
Entry key fob is out of the operational  
range.  
Opening a door or the trunk lid.  
Placing the ignition in any position  
other than the OFF position.  
Locking/Unlocking With A Key Fob  
4. The setting change is completed by  
doing any one of the following:  
The hazard warning lights will flash  
once (even if the driver is in the  
operational range, both doors, trunk lid,  
and fuel filler door are locked  
automatically after about 30 seconds).  
The doors, trunk lid, and fuel filler door  
can be locked/unlocked by operating  
the keyless entry system key fob. Refer  
to “Keys” in “Getting To Know Your  
Vehicle” for further information.  
Place the ignition in the ACC or ON  
position.  
Closing the driver's door.  
Opening the trunk lid.  
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Locking/Unlocking With Door-Lock  
Switch  
Auto Lock/Unlock  
Function — If Equipped  
Auto Lock/Unlock Function Setting  
Change Using Door-Lock Switch  
(With Door-Lock Switch)  
Both doors and the fuel filler door lock  
automatically when the lock side is  
pushed. They unlock when the unlock  
side is pushed.  
When the vehicle speed exceeds  
12 MPH (20 km/h), the doors, and fuel  
filler door lock automatically.  
The doors and fuel filler door can be set  
to lock or unlock automatically by  
selecting any one of the functions from  
the following table and using the  
door-lock switch on the interior door  
panel. There are only a total of six auto  
lock/unlock settings available for  
automatic transmission vehicles, and  
three for manual transmission vehicles.  
Be sure to push the unlock side of the  
driver's door-lock switch the correct  
number of times according to the  
selected function number. If the switch  
is mistakenly pushed seven times on an  
automatic transmission vehicle or four  
times on a manual transmission, the  
procedure will be cancelled.  
When the ignition is placed in the OFF  
position, the doors and fuel filler door  
unlock automatically.  
To lock the doors and fuel filler door  
from an open door, push the lock side  
of the door lock switch and then close  
the door.  
These functions can also be disabled  
so that they do not operate.  
Note: When locking the doors this  
way, be careful not to leave the key fob  
inside the vehicle.  
If this occurs, start the procedure from  
the beginning.  
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Function Number  
Function (*)  
1
The auto door-lock function is disabled.  
The doors and the fuel filler door lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 12 MPH  
(20 km/h) or more.  
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3
The doors and the fuel filler door lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 12 MPH  
(20 km/h) or more. The doors, trunk lid, and fuel filler door unlock when the ignition is cycled from  
the ON to OFF position.  
Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only: when the ignition is placed in the ON position, and the  
gear selector is shifted from park (P) to any other gear position, the doors,and fuel filler door lock  
automatically.  
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5
Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only: when the ignition is placed in the ON position, and the  
gear selector is shifted from PARK (P) to any other gear position, the doors and the fuel filler door  
lock automatically. When the dear selector is shifted to PARK (P) while the ignition is placed in the  
ON position, the doors and the fuel filler door unlock automatically.  
Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only: the doors and the fuel filler door lock automatically  
when the vehicle speed is about 12 MPH (20 km/h) or more. When the gear selector is shifted to  
PARK (P) while the ignition is placed in the ON position, the doors and the fuel filler door unlock  
automatically.  
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(*) For other settings for the auto door  
lock function contact an authorized  
dealer.  
3. Push and hold the lock side of the  
driver's door-lock switch within  
20 seconds of placing the ignition in the  
ON position, and make sure a beep is  
heard about eight seconds afterwards.  
5. Three seconds after the function  
setting has been changed, a beep  
sound will beep in the amount of the  
selected function number (example:  
Function number 3 = three beep  
sounds).  
Note: Function number three is the  
factory setting for your vehicle.  
Settings Changing  
4. Refer to the auto lock/unlock  
function setting table. Determine the  
function number for the desired setting.  
Push the unlock side of the driver's  
door-lock switch the same number of  
times as the selected function number  
(example: if you select function 2, push  
the unlock side of the switch only two  
times).  
Settings can be changed using the  
following procedure:  
1. Safely park the vehicle. Both doors  
must remain closed.  
2. Place the ignition in the ON position.  
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Automatic Transmission Vehicles  
vehicle receives an impact strong  
enough to inflate the air bags, both the  
doors, the trunk lid, and fuel filler door  
are automatically unlocked after about  
six seconds have elapsed from the  
time of the accident. The doors, trunk  
lid, and the fuel filler door may not  
unlock depending on how an impact is  
applied, the force of the impact, and  
other conditions of the accident. If  
door-related systems or the battery is  
malfunctioning, the doors, trunk lid,  
and the fuel filler door will not unlock.  
SEATS  
The doors cannot be locked or  
unlocked while the setting function is  
being performed.  
Manual Adjustment  
Forward / Rearward  
To move the seat forward or rearward,  
pull the adjustment bar. Release the bar  
once the desired position is reached.  
Using body pressure, move forward  
and rearward on the seat to be sure  
that the seat adjusters have latched.  
The procedure can be cancelled by  
pushing the lock side of the door-lock  
switch.  
Note:  
The vehicle lock-out prevention  
feature prevents you from locking  
yourself out of the vehicle. Both doors,  
trunk lid, and the fuel filler door will  
automatically unlock if they are locked  
using the power door locks with any  
door open. If both the doors are closed  
even though the trunk lid is open, both  
the doors and the fuel filler door will  
lock.  
When opening a door, the power  
windows open a little automatically.  
When closing the door, the power  
windows close automatically. This is a  
function for improving the sealing of  
the window, and it does not mean  
there is a problem. If the vehicle battery  
is disconnected for vehicle  
maintenance or other reasons, the  
power windows will not open or close  
automatically. If the power windows do  
not open or close, the automatic  
open/close mechanism for the  
Door Unlock (Control) System  
With Collision Detection — If  
Equipped: this system automatically  
unlocks the doors, trunk lid, and the  
fuel filler door in the event the vehicle is  
involved in an accident to allow  
passengers to get out of the vehicle  
immediately and prevent being trapped  
inside. While the ignition is placed in  
the ON position and in the event the  
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Manual Seat Adjustment  
1 — Adjustment Bar  
2 — Height Dial  
3 — Recline Lever  
windows must be reset.  
Height  
To adjust the height for front edge of  
the seat bottom, rotate the dial to the  
desired position.  
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Seat Recline  
Heated Seats  
Use the seat warmer when the  
engine is running. Leaving the seat  
warmer on for long periods with the  
engine not running could discharge the  
battery.  
To recline the seatback, lift up the  
recline lever and lean back until the  
desired position has been reached,  
then release the lever. Make sure the  
lever returns to its original position and  
the seatback is locked in place by  
attempting to push it forward and  
rearward.  
On some models, the front driver and  
passenger seats may be equipped with  
heaters in both the seat cushions and  
seatbacks. The controls for the front  
heated seats are located on the center  
instrument panel below the climate  
controls.  
The temperature of the seat warmer  
cannot be adjusted beyond High,  
Medium and Low.  
The heated seats have three settings:  
High, Medium, and Low. Push the  
switch once to turn the heated seats on  
High, twice for Medium, and three times  
for Low. Pushing the switch a fourth  
time will turn the heated seat off.  
Once a heat setting is selected,  
heat will be felt within two to five  
minutes.  
Warning!  
Adjusting a seat while driving may be  
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving  
could result in loss of control which could  
cause a collision and serious injury or  
death.  
Note:  
If the ignition is cycled OFF while  
the seat warmer is operating (High,  
Mid or Low), and then cycled ON  
again, the seat warmer will  
automatically operate at the  
temperature set before the ignition  
was cycled OFF.  
Seats should be adjusted before  
fastening the seat belts and while the  
vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death  
could result from a poorly adjusted seat  
belt.  
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Do not ride with the seatback reclined  
so that the shoulder belt is no longer  
resting against your chest. In a collision  
you could slide under the seat belt, which  
could result in serious injury or death.  
Heated Seat Switches  
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Driver And Passenger  
Head Restraints  
NON-ADJUSTABLE  
HEAD RESTRAINTS  
Warning!  
Your vehicle is equipped with  
non-adjustable head restraints on the  
driver's and passenger's seatbacks.  
The non-adjustable head restraints are  
form fitted into the upper structure of  
the seatback, and are designed to  
reduce the risk of injury by restricting  
head movement in the event of a rear  
impact. The seatback should be  
properly adjusted to an upright position  
where the head restraint is positioned  
as close as possible to the back of the  
occupants head.  
Persons who are unable to feel pain to  
the skin because of advanced age, chronic  
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,  
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or  
other physical condition must exercise  
care when using the seat heater. It may  
cause burns even at low temperatures,  
especially if used for long periods of time.  
The non-adjustable head restraints  
consist of a trimmed foam covering  
over the upper structure of the  
seatbacks and are intended to help  
protect occupants from neck injury.  
Adjust the seatbacks to their upright,  
on-road positions so that the head  
restraint is positioned as close as  
possible to the back of the occupants  
head.  
Do not place anything on the seat or  
seatback that insulates against heat, such  
as a blanket or cushion. This may cause  
the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a  
seat that has been overheated could  
cause serious burns due to the increased  
surface temperature of the seat.  
Warning!  
Be certain that the seatback is locked  
securely into position. Otherwise, the seat  
will not provide the proper stability for  
passengers. An improperly latched  
seatback could cause serious injury.  
Warning!  
All occupants, including the driver,  
should not operate a vehicle or sit in a  
vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are  
placed in their proper positions in order to  
minimize the risk of neck injury in the event  
of a crash.  
Caution!  
Do not use organic solvents to clean the  
seat. It may damage the seat surface and  
the heater.  
Be certain that the seatback is securely  
locked into position. If the seatback is not  
securely locked into position the seat will  
not provide the proper stability for child  
seats and/or passengers. An improperly  
latched seat could cause serious injury.  
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STEERING WHEEL  
MIRRORS  
Steering Wheel  
Adjustment  
Outside Mirrors  
Be sure that all inside and outside  
mirrors are adjusted to the desired  
position prior to driving the vehicle.  
To change the angle of the steering  
wheel:  
Mirror Types:  
1. With the gear selector in the PARK  
position, pull the lock release lever,  
located under the steering column,  
downward.  
Flat Type (Driver Side): flat surface  
mirror.  
Convex Type (Passenger Side): this  
mirror has a slight curve.  
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2. Tilt the steering wheel to the desired  
position.  
Manual Tilt Adjustment  
1 — Lock Release Lever  
Note: The passenger side convex  
outside mirror will give a much wider  
view toward the rear of the vehicle, and  
especially of the adjacent lane.  
3. Push the lock release lever upward  
to lock the steering column.  
4. Attempt to push the steering wheel  
upward and downward to ensure it is  
locked before driving.  
The perceived distance of objects in the  
outer and inner regions of the wide  
angle mirror is different.  
Warning!  
Do not adjust the steering column while  
driving. Adjusting the steering column while  
driving or driving with the steering column  
unlocked could cause the driver to lose  
control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering  
column is locked before driving your  
vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may  
result in serious injury or death.  
Warning!  
Vehicles and other objects seen in the  
passenger side convex mirror will look  
smaller and farther away than they really  
are. Relying too much on your passenger  
side mirror could cause you to collide with  
another vehicle or other object. Use your  
inside mirror when judging the size or  
distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger  
side mirror.  
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Inside Day / Night Mirror  
Rear View Mirror Adjustment  
Before driving, adjust the rear view  
mirror to center on the view through the  
rear window.  
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Mirror Adjustment Lever  
Automatic Dimming Mirror Buttons  
1 — Mirror Adjustment Lever  
A — Day Driving Position  
B — Reduced Glare Position  
1 — Off  
2 — On  
3 — Light Sensor  
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Automatic Dimming  
Mirror — If Equipped  
Manual Mirror Adjustment  
Caution!  
Note: Before adjusting the manual  
mirror, place the mirror in the “day  
driving position” (see below).  
The automatic dimming mirror  
automatically reduces glare of  
headlights from vehicles at the rear  
when the ignition is cycled ON.  
To avoid damage to the mirror during  
cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution  
directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution  
onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror  
clean.  
Reducing Glare From Headlights  
Push the off button ( O ) to cancel the  
automatic dimming function. The  
indicator light will turn off.  
1. Push the lever forward for day  
driving (A position).  
2. Pull the lever rearward to reduce  
glare of headlights from vehicles at the  
rear (B position).  
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Push the off button ( O ) to cancel the  
automatic dimming function. The  
indicator light will turn off.  
Power Mirrors  
Folding Mirrors  
The ignition must be in the ACC or ON  
position to adjust the outside power  
mirrors.  
Manually fold the outside mirror  
rearward until it is flush with the vehicle.  
To reactivate the automatic dimming  
function, push the on button ( I ). The  
indicator light will illuminate.  
Rotate the mirror switch to the left ( L )  
or right ( R ) to select which mirror to  
adjust.  
Push the mirror control switch in the  
direction of the desired position.  
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Outside Folding Mirror  
Your vehicle may be equipped with a  
driver side automatic-dimming mirror.  
The automatic-dimming door mirror is  
linked with the automatic-dimming  
rearview mirror inside the vehicle to  
automatically reduce headlight glare  
from vehicles at the rear. Refer to  
“Automatic Dimming Mirror” in this  
section for further information.  
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Light/Rain Sensor  
2 — Light Sensor  
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Power Mirror Switch  
Note:  
0 — Center Position  
1 — Left Position  
2 — Right Position  
Do not use glass cleaner or  
suspend objects on or around the light  
sensor. Otherwise, light sensor  
sensitivity will be affected and may not  
operate normally.  
Note: The passenger door mirror does  
not have the automatic-dimming  
feature.  
After adjusting the mirror, lock the  
control by rotating the switch to the  
center position to prevent accidental  
movements.  
The automatic dimming function is  
canceled when the ignition is cycled  
ON and the gear selector is in  
REVERSE.  
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Heated Mirrors — If  
Equipped  
EXTERIOR LIGHTS  
Headlights  
These mirrors are  
heated to melt frost or  
ice. This feature will be  
activated whenever  
you push the Rear  
Rotate the headlight switch to  
activate/deactivate the headlights, other  
exterior lights and dashboard  
illumination.  
When the lights are turned on, the  
indicator in the instrument cluster  
illuminates.  
Window Defrost button. Refer to  
“Climate Control System” for further  
information.  
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Headlight Switch  
1 — Headlight Switch  
2 — Fog Light Switch  
Note: To prevent discharge of the  
battery, do not leave the lights on while  
the engine is OFF.  
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Headlight Operation  
Without Auto-Light Control  
Switch Position  
OFF  
Daytime Running Lights  
High Beams  
ACC Or OFF  
Ignition Position  
Headlights  
ON  
Off  
On  
ACC Or OFF  
ON  
Off  
Off  
ACC Or OFF  
ON  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Daytime Running Lights  
Tail Lights / Position Lights /  
License Plate Lights /  
Instrument Panel  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
On (*)  
Illumination  
(*) If the driver's door is opened, or 30 seconds have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.  
With Auto-Light Control  
Daytime Running  
Lights  
Switch Position  
Ignition Position  
OFF  
AUTO  
High Beams  
ACC  
Or OFF  
ACC  
Or OFF  
ACC  
ON  
ACC  
Or OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
Or OFF  
Headlights  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
Auto (*)  
Auto (*)  
Daytime Running Lights  
Off  
Off  
Tail Lights / Position Lights / License Plate  
Lights / Instrument Panel Illumination  
On (**) /  
Off (***)  
Off  
Off  
Auto  
On  
On  
On  
On (****)  
(*) The headlights and other light settings adjust automatically depending on the surrounding brightness detected by the sensor.  
(**) While the lights are turned on, they will remain on even if the ignition is cycled to a position other than ON. If the drivers door is opened, or 30 seconds have  
elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.  
(***) When the ignition is cycled to a position other than ON, the lights will not turn on even if the headlight switch is turned to AUTO.  
(****) If the drivers door is opened, or 30 seconds have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.  
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Daytime Running Lights  
(DRL)  
Automatic Lighting  
damaged when the wipers activate  
automatically. If you are going to clean  
the windshield, be sure the wipers are  
turned off completely when the engine  
is running.  
When the headlight switch is in the  
AUTO position and the ignition is cycled  
ON, the light sensor will detect the  
surrounding light levels and  
The daytime running lights turn on  
automatically when the vehicle starts  
moving.  
automatically turns the headlights, other  
exterior lights and dashboard  
illumination on or off.  
Note:  
They turn off when the parking brake is  
engaged or the gear selector is shifted  
to the PARK position (if equipped with  
automatic transmission).  
The headlights, other exterior lights  
and dashboard lights may not turn off  
immediately even if the surrounding  
area becomes well-lit because the light  
sensor determines that it is night time if  
the surrounding area is continuously  
dark for several minutes such as inside  
long tunnels, traffic jams inside tunnels,  
or in indoor parking lots. In this case,  
the lights turn off if the light switch is  
turned to the OFF position.  
Note: Do not shade the light sensor by  
placing a sticker or a label on the  
windshield. Otherwise the light sensor  
will not operate correctly.  
Note: In some markets, the daytime  
running lights can be deactivated. Refer  
to “Settings” in “Multimedia” in your  
User Guide for more information.  
High Beams  
The headlights can be switched  
between high and low beams by  
pushing the headlight switch lever  
forward for high beams, and pulling the  
lever rearward to return to low beams.  
When the headlight switch is in the  
AUTO position and the ignition is  
cycled to ACC or OFF, the headlights,  
other exterior lights and dashboard  
illumination will turn off.  
When the headlight high beams are on,  
the high beam indicator is  
illuminated in the instrument cluster.  
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The dashboard lights can be  
adjusted by rotating the knob in the  
instrument cluster. The day/night mode  
can be changed by rotating the knob  
until a beep sound is heard.  
Light Sensor  
Flash To Pass  
The light sensor also works as a rain  
sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep  
hands and scrapers clear of the  
windshield when the wiper lever is in  
the AUTO position and the ignition is  
cycled ON, as fingers could be pinched  
or the wipers and wiper blades  
You can signal another vehicle with your  
headlights by partially pulling the  
headlight lever toward the steering  
wheel. This will cause the high beam  
headlights to turn on until the lever is  
released.  
The sensitivity of the automatic  
lights may be changed by an  
authorized dealer.  
The  
high beam indicator in the  
instrument cluster illuminates while the  
high beams are active.  
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Follow Me Home  
With Auto-Light Control  
When the fog light switch is in the  
position and the headlight switch is  
in AUTO position, the front fog lights will  
stay on.  
The Follow Me Home Light System  
turns on the headlights (low beams) for  
a period of time after the ignition is  
cycled OFF.  
System Activation  
Turn Signals  
With the ignition cycled to ACC or OFF,  
pull the headlight control lever rearward  
and the low beam headlights will turn  
on.  
The ignition must be in the ON position  
to use the turn signals and lane change  
assist.  
Move the signal lever down (for a left  
turn) or up (for a right turn). The signal  
will self-cancel after the turn is  
completed.  
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The headlights turn off after a period of  
time after all doors are closed.  
Headlight Switch  
1 — Headlight Switch  
2 — Fog Light Switch  
The time until the headlights turn off  
after all of the doors are closed can be  
changed through the Connect system.  
If the indicator light continues to flash  
after a turn, manually return the lever to  
its original position.  
The headlights turn off if the lever is  
pulled again while the headlights are on,  
or after three minutes of no further  
action after the first pull of the lever.  
The  
fog light indicator in the  
instrument cluster illuminates while the  
front fog lights are on.  
The turn signal indicators (green)  
in the instrument cluster flash  
according to the operation of the turn  
signal lever to show which signal is  
active.  
Deactivation  
Front Fog Lights  
Perform one of the following operations  
to turn off the front fog lights:  
The front fog light can be activated  
when the ignition is in the ON position  
and the headlights or parking lights are  
on.  
Note: If an indicator light stays on  
without flashing or if it flashes  
abnormally, one of the turn signal bulbs  
may be burned out.  
Rotate the fog light switch to the OFF  
position.  
Turn the headlight switch to the OFF  
position.  
Activation  
Turn the headlight switch to the  
position.  
or  
Cycle the ignition to a position other  
than ON.  
Rotate the fog light switch to the  
position.  
The  
fog light indicator in the  
instrument cluster goes off when the  
front fog light is turned off.  
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Lane Change Assist  
Leaving Home Light  
System  
Headlamp Leveling  
System — If Equipped  
Move the lever halfway toward the  
direction of the lane change (until the  
indicator flashes) and hold it there. It will  
return to the off position when released.  
The Leaving Home Light System turns  
the headlights on when the unlock  
button on the key fob is pushed while  
away from the vehicle.  
On some models, the angle of the  
headlights will be automatically adjusted  
when turning on the headlights.  
Three-Flash Turn Signal  
Adjusting The Headlight  
When Abroad  
Activation  
After releasing the turn signal lever, the  
turn signal indicator flashes three times.  
With the ignition cycled to OFF, and the  
headlight switch is in the  
Dipped headlights are adjusted for  
driving in the country where the vehicle  
was originally purchased.  
or  
The operation can be cancelled by  
moving the lever in the direction  
opposite to which it was operated.  
position, the headlights will  
illuminate when the unlock button on  
the key fob is pushed, and the vehicle  
receives the signal.  
When travelling in countries with  
opposite driving direction, to avoid  
flashing the drivers on the other side of  
the road, you need to cover areas of  
the headlight. For this operation contact  
an authorized dealer.  
The three-flash turn signal function can  
be turned on or off using the  
personalization function in the radio.  
The headlights turn off after  
30 seconds.  
Adaptive Front Lighting  
System (AFS) — If  
Equipped  
The following lights turn on when the  
Leaving Home Light System is  
operated: low beams/parking lights/tail  
lights/license plate lights.  
This system directs the main headlight  
beams and adapts it to the driving  
conditions around bends and turns,  
continuously and automatically.  
Operation of the Leaving Home Light  
System can be turned on or off through  
the Connect system.  
The system directs the headlight beam  
to illuminate the road in the best way,  
taking into account the speed of the  
vehicle, the bend or corner angle and  
the speed of steering.  
When the lock button on the key fob  
is pushed, and the vehicle receives the  
signal, the headlights turn off.  
When the headlight switch is in a  
position other than  
headlights turn off.  
The Adaptive Front Lighting System is  
automatically activated when the  
vehicle is started.  
or  
, the  
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OFF: stop  
When the wiper lever is in the AUTO  
position and the ignition is cycled ON,  
the wipers may move automatically in  
the following cases:  
WINDSHIELD  
WIPERS / WASHER  
AUTO: auto control operation  
or LO: low speed operation  
= or HI: high speed operation  
Adjusting Rain Sensor Sensitivity  
Windshield Wipers And  
Washer  
If the windshield above the rain  
sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth.  
The windshield wiper/washer lever is  
located on the right side of the steering  
wheel. The ignition must be cycled ON  
before using these features.  
If the windshield is struck with a hand  
or other object from either outside or  
inside the vehicle.  
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be  
adjusted by rotating the switch on the  
wiper lever.  
Windshield Wipers  
From the center position (normal),  
rotate the switch downward for higher  
sensitivity (+) (faster response) or rotate  
it upward for less sensitivity (-) (slower  
response).  
Activate the windshield wipers by  
pushing the wiper lever up or down.  
Warning!  
With Intermittent Wiper  
Keep hands and scrapers clear of the  
windshield when the wiper lever is in the  
AUTO position and the ignition is cycled  
ON, as fingers could be pinched or the  
wipers and wiper blades damaged when  
the wipers activate automatically.  
Set the lever to the intermittent position  
and choose the interval timing by  
rotating the center switch.  
Switch positions:  
or MIST: operation while  
pushing the lever upward  
If you are going to clean the windshield,  
be sure the wipers are turned off. This  
is important when clearing ice and  
snow.  
OFF: stop  
--- or INT: intermittent operation  
or LO: low speed operation  
= or HI: high speed operation  
With Auto-Wiper Control  
Turning the auto-wiper lever from the  
OFF to the AUTO position while driving  
activates the windshield wipers once,  
after which they operate according to  
the rainfall amount.  
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Windshield Wiper Lever  
1 — Rain Sensor Adjustment  
When the wiper lever is in the AUTO  
position, the rain sensor will sense the  
amount of rainfall on the windshield and  
turns the wipers on or off automatically  
(off/intermittent/low speed/high speed).  
The auto-wiper control may not operate  
when the rain sensor temperature is  
about 14 °F (–10 °C) or lower, or about  
185 °F (85 °C) or higher.  
Note: Do not shade the rain sensor by  
placing a sticker or a label on the  
windshield. Otherwise the rain sensor  
will not operate correctly.  
Switch positions:  
or MIST: operation while  
pulling up lever  
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If the windshield is coated with water  
repellent, the rain sensor may not be  
able to sense the amount of rainfall  
correctly and auto-wiper control may  
not operate properly.  
With the wiper lever in the OFF,  
intermittent, or AUTO position, the  
wipers will operate continuously until  
the lever is released.  
CLIMATE CONTROL  
SYSTEM  
Operating Tips  
The air conditioning system will only  
operate with the engine running.  
If dirt or debris (such as ice or debris  
containing salt water) adheres to the  
windshield above the rain sensor or if  
the windshield is iced, it could cause  
the wipers to move automatically.  
Warning!  
To prevent the battery from being  
discharged while the engine is off, do  
not leave the Blower Control Knob on  
for extended periods of time.  
Sudden loss of visibility through the  
windshield could lead to a collision. You  
might not see other vehicles or other  
obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the  
windshield during freezing weather, warm  
the windshield with defroster before and  
during windshield washer use.  
However, if the wipers cannot remove  
this ice, dirt or debris, the auto-wiper  
control will stop operation. In this case,  
set the wiper lever to the low speed  
position or high speed position for  
manual operation, or remove the ice,  
dirt or debris by hand to restore the  
auto-wiper operation.  
To improve system efficiency, clear all  
obstructions (leaves, snow and ice)  
from the hood and the air inlet in the  
grille.  
Use the air conditioning system to  
defog the windows and dehumidify the  
air.  
If the fluid level is normal and the  
washer does not work, contact an  
authorized dealer.  
Recirculation mode should be used  
when driving through tunnels, while in a  
traffic jam, or when you would like to  
quickly cool the interior.  
If the auto-wiper lever is left in the  
AUTO position, the wipers could  
operate automatically from the effect of  
strong light sources, electromagnetic  
waves, or infrared light because the rain  
sensor uses an optical sensor.  
Use the outside air position for  
ventilation or windshield defrosting.  
If the vehicle has been parked in direct  
sunlight during hot weather, open the  
windows to let warm air escape, and  
then run the air conditioning system.  
It is recommended that the auto-wiper  
lever be turned to the OFF position  
other than when driving the vehicle  
under rainy conditions.  
To keep the internal parts lubricated  
and the system running smoothly, run  
the air conditioner about ten minutes at  
least once a month.  
The auto-wiper control functions can be  
turned off.  
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Windshield Washer Nozzles  
Windshield Washer  
Have the air conditioner checked before  
the weather gets hot. A lack of  
refrigerant may make the air conditioner  
less efficient. The refrigerant  
Pull the wiper/washer lever rearward  
and hold it to spray washer fluid onto  
the windshield.  
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specifications are indicated on a label (A  
or B depending on the market)  
attached to the inside of the engine  
compartment. Check the label before  
refilling the refrigerant. If the wrong type  
of refrigerant is used, it could result in a  
serious malfunction of the air  
Vent Operation  
Adjusting The Vents  
To adjust the direction of air flow, move  
the vent adjustment knob.  
Note: When using the air conditioner in  
humid conditions, fog may blow from  
the vents. This is a result of humid air  
being suddenly cooled and does not  
indicate a system malfunction.  
conditioner. For details, contact an  
authorized dealer.  
Center Vents (Driver) and Side  
Vents  
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Side Air Vents  
Center and side vents are located on  
the dashboard.  
Air vent open/close: the air vents can  
be fully opened and closed by using  
knob 1 (A = open / B = close).  
Air flow direction adjustment: use  
knob 1 to adjust the center vents to the  
desired position.  
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Label Location  
Caution!  
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Operating the Side Air Vents  
The system uses a coolant that is  
1 — Air Vent Knob  
A — Open Position  
B — Closed Position  
compatible with the laws in force in the  
countries where the vehicle is sold, R134a  
or R1234yf (indicated on a specific plate in  
the engine compartment). The use of other  
coolants affects the efficiency and  
condition of the system. Also the  
compressor coolants used must be  
compatible with the indicated coolant.  
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Center Vents (Front Passenger)  
Center vents are located on the  
dashboard.  
Air vent open/close: use the Center  
Vent tab 1 to open/close the center  
vents (A = open / B = close).  
Air flow direction adjustment: use the  
Center Vent tab 1 to adjust the center  
vents to the desired position.  
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Operating The Central Air Vent  
1 — Center Vent Tab  
A — Open Position  
B — Closed Position  
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Central Air Vent  
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Airflow Mode  
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Airflow Locations  
1 — Fixed Upper Air Diffuser  
2 — Adjustable Side Air Vents  
3 — Adjustable Center Air Vent  
4 — Floor Vents  
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Manual Climate Control System  
With MAX A/C function  
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Manual Climate Controls With MAX A/C  
1 — Temperature Control Knob  
2 — Blower Control Knob  
3 — Mode Selector Knob  
4 — Rear Window Defrost Button  
5 — Air Recirculation Button  
6 — A/C Button  
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Controls  
flow from the floor vents is less than  
that of the position.  
Note:  
Before opening the convertible top,  
1 – Temperature Control Knob  
4 – Rear Window Defrost Button  
make sure the Rear Window Defrost  
Button is turned off. Otherwise, the  
heat generated from the defroster  
could damage the convertible top and  
the internal material.  
This dial controls the interior  
temperature of the vehicle.  
The Rear Window Defrost Button clears  
fog and frost from the rear window. The  
ignition must be on to use the defroster.  
Turn it clockwise for hotter temperatures  
and counterclockwise for colder  
temperatures.  
Push the button to turn on the Rear  
Window Defroster. The Rear Window  
Defroster operates for about  
15 minutes and then turns off  
automatically. The button LED will  
illuminate when the defroster is  
operating.  
This defroster is not designed for  
melting snow. If there is an  
accumulation of snow on the rear  
window, remove it before using the  
defroster.  
MAX A/C – If Equipped: When the  
Mode Selector Knob is set to or  
,
the Blower Control Knob is in a position  
other than 0, and the temperature  
control knob is in the maximum cold  
position, the Recirculation Button will  
activate and the A/C will turn on  
Mirror Defroster — If Equipped: To  
turn on the mirror defroster, turn the  
ignition ON and push the Rear Window  
Defroster Button.  
To turn off the Rear Window Defroster  
before the end of 15 minutes, push the  
button again.  
automatically. If A/C is not desired,  
press the A/C Button to turn it off.  
2 – Blower Control Knob  
5 – Air Recirculation Button  
Caution!  
The blower has seven speeds. Turn the  
knob clockwise to increase blower speed  
or counterclockwise to decrease blower  
speed.  
Push the Air Recirculation Button to  
select between outside air and  
recirculated air positions.  
Failure to follow these cautions can cause  
damage to the heating elements:  
Recirculated Air Position: (LED on)  
Outside air is shut off when this position  
has been activated. Use this position  
when going through tunnels, driving in  
congested traffic (high engine exhaust  
areas), or when quick cooling of the  
vehicle is desired.  
Use care when washing the inside of the  
rear window. Do not use abrasive window  
cleaners on the interior surface of the  
window. Use a soft cloth and a mild  
washing solution, wiping parallel to the  
heating elements. Labels can be peeled  
off after soaking with warm water.  
3 – Mode Selector Knob  
Turn the Mode Selector Knob to select  
the air flow mode.  
The mode selector dial can be set at  
the intermediate positions () between  
each mode.  
Outside Air Position: (LED off)  
Outside air is allowed to enter the  
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or  
windshield defrosting.  
Set the knob to an intermediate  
position if you want to split the air flow  
between the two modes.  
Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments,  
or abrasive window cleaners on the interior  
surface of the window.  
For example, when the Mode Selector  
Knob is at the intermediate position ()  
Keep all objects a safe distance from  
the window.  
between the and  
positions, air  
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Note: Do not use the Outside Air  
If the windshield fogs up easily, set the  
Mode Selector Knob to the position.  
Note:  
If the air conditioner is used while  
driving up large hills or in heavy traffic,  
monitor the Engine Coolant  
Temperature Warning Light to see if it  
is illuminated or flashing. The air  
conditioner may cause engine  
overheating in these situations. If the  
warning light is illuminated or flashing,  
turn the air conditioning off  
Position in cold or rainy weather is  
dangerous as it will cause the windows  
to fog up. Your vision will be hampered,  
which could lead to a serious accident.  
If cooler air is desired at face level, set  
the Mode Selector Knob to the  
position and adjust the Temperature  
Control Knob to maintain comfort.  
6 – A/C Button  
The floor vents will blow warmer air  
while the side air vents will blow cooler  
air (except when the temperature  
control dial is set at the maximum hot  
or cold position).  
Push the A/C Button to turn on the air  
conditioner.  
The LED on the switch will illuminate  
when the Blower Control Knob is in any  
position except the OFF position.  
immediately.  
Cooling (With Air  
Conditioner)  
When maximum cooling is desired,  
set the Temperature Control Knob to  
the extreme cold position, push the Air  
Recirculation Button to activate the  
recirculated air position, and then turn  
the fan control dial fully clockwise.  
Push the button again to turn off the air  
conditioner.  
Note: The air conditioner may not  
function when the outside temperature  
approaches 32 °F (0 °C).  
Proceed as follows:  
1. Set the Mode Selector Knob to the  
position.  
Heating  
If warmer air is desired at floor level,  
set the Mode Selector Knob to the  
position, and adjust the  
Temperature Control Knob to maintain  
comfort.  
2. Set the Temperature Control Knob  
to the cold position.  
Proceed as follows:  
1. Set the Mode Selector Knob to the  
position.  
3. Set the Blower Control Knob to the  
desired speed.  
2. Set the Air Recirculation Button to  
the outside air position.  
4. Turn on the air conditioner by  
pushing the A/C Button.  
The floor vents will blow warmer air  
while the side air vents will blow cooler  
air (except when the temperature  
control dial is set at the maximum hot  
or cold position).  
3. Set the Temperature Control Dial to  
the hot position.  
5. After cooling begins, adjust the  
Blower Control Knob and Temperature  
Control Knob as needed to maintain  
comfort.  
4. Set the Blower Control Knob to the  
desired speed.  
5. If dehumidified heating is desired,  
turn on the air conditioner.  
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Ventilation  
Dehumidifying (With Air  
Conditioner)  
Warning!  
Proceed as follows:  
Operate the air conditioner in cool or  
cold weather to help defog the  
windshield and side windows.  
1. Set the Mode Selector Knob to the  
position.  
Set the temperature control to the hot or  
warm position when defogging (Front  
Defrost position). Using the Front Defrost  
position with the temperature control set to  
the cold position is dangerous as it will  
cause the outside of the windshield to fog  
up. Your vision will be hampered, which  
could lead to a serious accident.  
2. Set the Air Recirculation Button to  
the outside air position.  
Proceed as follows:  
1. Set the Mode Selector Knob to the  
desired position.  
3. Set the Temperature Control Knob  
to the desired position.  
2. Set the Air Recirculation Knob to the  
outside air position.  
4. Set the Blower Control Knob to the  
desired speed.  
3. Set the Temperature Control Knob  
to the desired position.  
Note:  
Windshield Defrosting  
And Defogging  
For maximum defrosting, turn on  
the air conditioner, set the Temperature  
Control Knob to the extreme hot  
position, and turn the Blower Control  
Knob fully clockwise.  
4. Set the Blower Control Knob to the  
desired speed.  
Proceed as follows:  
1. Set the Mode Selector Knob to the  
Front Defrost  
5. Turn on the air conditioner by  
pressing the A/C Button.  
position.  
2. Set the Temperature Control Knob to  
the desired position.  
If warm air is desired from the floor  
vents, set the Mode Selector Knob to  
Note: One of the functions of the air  
conditioner is dehumidifying the air. To  
use this function, the temperature does  
not have to be set to cold. Set the  
Temperature Control Knob to the  
desired position (hot or cold), and turn  
on the air conditioner to dehumidify the  
cabin air.  
3. Set the Blower Control Knob to the  
desired speed.  
the  
position.  
If equipped with MAX A/C, the  
Recirculation Button can be set to the  
Recirculated Air position, when the  
Blower Control Knob is ON, and the  
Mode Selector Knob is set to the Front  
Defrost position.  
4. If dehumidified heating is desired,  
turn on the air conditioner.  
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Automatic Climate Control System  
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Automatic Climate Controls — Type A  
1 — Temperature Control Knob  
2 — Blower Control Knob  
3 — Mode Selector Knob  
4 — Rear Window Defrost Button  
5 — Air Recirculation Button  
6 — A/C Button  
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Automatic Climate Controls — Type B  
4 — Rear Window Defrost Button  
1 — Temperature Control Knob  
2 — Blower Control Knob  
3 — Mode Selector Knob  
5 — Air Recirculation Button  
6 — A/C Button  
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Controls  
Note:  
With the air flow mode set to the  
Caution!  
1 – Temperature Control Knob  
position, and the Temperature  
Control Knob is set to a medium  
temperature, the floor vents will blow  
warmer air, and the center and side air  
vents will blow cooler air.  
This knob controls internal temperature  
of the vehicle. Turn it clockwise for  
hotter temperatures and  
counterclockwise for colder  
temperatures.  
Failure to follow these cautions can cause  
damage to the heating elements:  
Before opening the convertible top,  
make sure the Rear Window Defrost  
Button is turned OFF. Otherwise, the heat  
generated from the defroster could  
damage the convertible top and the  
internal material.  
When the Blower Control Knob is  
on, and the Mode Selector Knob is in  
2 – Blower Control Knob  
The fan has seven speeds. Turn the  
clockwise to increase blower speed or  
counterclockwise to decrease blower  
speed/enter Auto mode.  
the  
position, the air conditioner is  
automatically turned on, and the Air  
Recirculation Button is automatically  
set to the outside air position for  
windshield defrosting.  
Use care when washing the inside of the  
rear window. Do not use abrasive window  
cleaners on the interior surface of the  
window. Use a soft cloth and a mild  
washing solution, wiping parallel to the  
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off  
after soaking with warm water.  
AUTO Position: The blower speed is  
automatically controlled by the system  
based upon the set temperature.  
4 – Rear Window Defrost Button  
0 Position: To turn off the system, set  
the dial to 0 position.  
The Rear Window Defroster clears fog  
and frost from the rear window. The  
ignition must be switched ON to use  
the defroster.  
Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments,  
or abrasive window cleaners on the interior  
surface of the window.  
3 – Mode Selector Knob  
Turn the Mode Selector Knob to select  
the air flow mode.  
Push the button to turn on the Rear  
Window Defroster.  
Keep all objects a safe distance from the  
window.  
AUTO Position: The air flow  
automatically adjusts based upon the  
selected temperature.  
The Rear Window Defroster operates  
for about 15 minutes, and then turns off  
automatically.  
Note: This defroster is not designed for  
melting snow. If there is an  
accumulation of snow on the rear  
window, remove it before using the  
defroster.  
The button LED will illuminate when the  
defroster is operating.  
To turn off the Rear Window Defroster  
before the end of 15 minutes, push the  
switch again.  
Mirror Defroster — If Equipped: To  
turn on the mirror defroster, switch the  
ignition on and push the Rear Window  
Defroster Button.  
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5 – Air Recirculation Button  
Operation Of Automatic  
Air Conditioning  
Windshield Defrosting  
And Defogging  
Press the Air Recirculation Button to  
select between outside air and  
recirculated air positions.  
Proceed as follows:  
Set the mode selector knob to the  
position and turn the blower control  
knob to the desired speed.  
1. Set the mode selector knob to the  
AUTO position.  
Recirculated Air Position: (LED On)  
Outside air is shut off when this position  
has been activated. Use this position  
when going through tunnels, driving in  
congested traffic (high engine exhaust  
areas), or when quick cooling of the  
vehicle is desired.  
In this position, the outside air position  
is automatically selected, and when the  
blower control knob is on, the air  
conditioner automatically turns on. The  
air conditioner will directly dehumidify  
the air to the front windshield and side  
windows. Air flow amount will be  
increased.  
2. Set the Air Recirculation Button to  
the outside air position (indicator light  
turned off).  
Note: If the recirculated air position is  
used for long periods in cold weather or  
high humidity, the windshield may fog  
up more easily.  
Outside Air Position: (LED Off)  
Outside air is allowed to enter the  
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or  
windshield defrosting.  
Use the temperature control knob to  
increase the air flow temperature and  
defog the windshield more quickly.  
3. Set the Blower Control Knob to the  
AUTO position.  
Note: Do not use the Recirculated Air  
Position in cold or rainy weather. Using  
the Recirculated Air Position in cold or  
rainy weather is dangerous as it will  
cause the windows to fog up. Your  
vision will be hampered, which could  
lead to a serious accident.  
4. Push the A/C button to operate the  
air conditioning (indicator light on).  
Warning!  
5. Set the Temperature Control Knob  
to the desired position.  
Set the temperature control to the hot or  
warm position when defogging (Front  
Defrost position). Using the Front Defrost  
position with the temperature control set to  
the cold position is dangerous as it will  
cause the outside of the windshield to fog  
up. Your vision will be hampered, which  
could lead to a serious accident.  
6. To turn off the system, set the  
blower control knob to the 0 position.  
6 – A/C Button  
Push the A/C Button to turn on the air  
conditioner.  
Setting the temperature to maximum  
hot or cold will not provide the desired  
temperature at a faster rate.  
The LED on the switch will illuminate  
when the Blower Control Knob is in any  
position except the off position.  
When selecting heat, the system will  
restrict air flow until it has warmed to  
prevent cold air from blowing out of the  
vents.  
Push the button again to turn off the air  
conditioner.  
Sunlight/Temperature  
Sensor  
Note: The air conditioner may not  
function when the outside temperature  
approaches 32 °F ( 0 °C).  
The air conditioning system measures  
inside and outside temperatures, and  
sunlight.  
For an optimal cabin temperature, set  
the temperature close to 77º F (25º C).  
Adjust to the desired temperature if  
necessary.  
It then sets temperatures inside the  
cabin accordingly.  
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POWER WINDOWS  
Power Window Controls  
The ignition must be placed in the ON  
position for the power windows to  
operate.  
A power window may no longer  
open/close if you continue to push the  
switch after opening/closing the power  
window.  
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If the power window does not  
open/close, wait a moment and then  
operate the switch again.  
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Power Window Switches  
1 — Driver's Window  
2 — Passenger's Window  
Exterior Sensor  
1 — Sunlight Sensor  
Note: To prevent burning out the fuse  
and damaging the power window  
system, do not open or close both  
windows at once.  
The passenger window can be  
operated with each door switch when  
the power window lock switch on the  
driver's door is in the unlocked position.  
Passenger Control Switches  
The passenger window can also be  
operated using the master control  
switches on the driver's door.  
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Interior Sensor  
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Power Window Switch Function  
2 — Interior Temperature Sensor  
1 — Closing-Lightly Pull The Switch Up  
2 — Opening-Lightly Hold The Switch  
Down  
Note: Do not obstruct either sensor.  
Otherwise, the air-conditioning system  
will not operate properly.  
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Auto-Opening Power Windows  
3. Make sure that the power window  
lock switch located on the driver's door  
is not depressed.  
Engine-Off Power Window  
Operation  
To fully open the window automatically  
push the switch completely down.  
To stop the window partway pull or  
push the switch in the opposite  
direction and then release it. The power  
window cannot be fully closed while the  
door is open.  
The power window can be operated for  
about 40 seconds after the ignition has  
been cycled from ON to the OFF  
position with both doors closed. If any  
door is opened, the power window will  
stop operating.  
4. Push the switch and fully open the  
window.  
5. Pull up the switch to fully close the  
window and continue holding the  
switch for about two seconds after the  
window fully closed.  
Power Window System Initialization  
Procedure  
For engine-off operation of the power  
window, the switch must be held up  
firmly throughout window closure  
because the auto-closing function will  
be inoperable.  
If the battery was disconnected during  
vehicle maintenance, or for other  
reasons (such as a switch continues to  
be operated after the window is  
open/closed), the window will not fully  
open automatically.  
6. Repeat steps four and five for the  
passenger power window while seated  
in the passenger seat.  
7. Make sure that the power windows  
operate correctly using the door  
switches.  
Warning!  
Resetting of the automatic function can  
be performed using the master control  
switches or each passenger door  
switch.  
Never leave children unattended in a  
vehicle, and do not let children play with  
power windows. Do not leave the key fob  
in or near the vehicle, or in a location  
accessible to children, and do not leave the  
ignition of a vehicle equipped with the  
Keyless Entry System in the ACC or  
ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly  
unattended children, can become  
entrapped by the windows while operating  
the power window switches. Such  
entrapment may result in serious injury or  
death.  
After the system has been re-initialized,  
passenger window can be fully opened  
automatically using the master control  
switches. If the automatic power  
window operation does not operate  
normally while the doors or convertible  
top are opened/closed, reset it using  
the above procedures.  
The power window auto function reset  
procedure can be done on both door  
switches. The power window auto  
function will only resume on the power  
window that has been reset:  
1. Close the doors and the convertible  
top.  
2. Place the ignition in the ON position.  
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Power Window Lock  
Switch  
CONVERTIBLE TOP  
(SOFT TOP)  
This feature prevents the passengers  
power window from operating. Keep  
this switch in the locked position while  
children are in the vehicle.  
Lowering The  
Convertible Top  
Warning!  
1. Locked Position (Button  
Pushed): only the driver's power  
window can be operated.  
Do not sit on the folded convertible top,  
otherwise the convertible top could be  
damaged or you may fall off and be injured.  
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2. Unlocked Position (Button Not  
Pushed): both power windows on  
each door can be operated.  
Lock Release Latch  
1 — Release Latch Closed  
2 — Release Latch Open  
To lower the convertible top, proceed  
as follows:  
1. Make sure the parking brake is  
applied and the engine is OFF.  
4. With the lock release latch pushed  
forward (red indicator visible), pull the  
top latch handle rearward to unlock it.  
2. Make sure there are no objects  
which have been placed in the area  
where the convertible top is to be  
retracted.  
3. Push forward on the release latch.  
There is a red indicator showing that  
the latch is open.  
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Power Window Lockout Switch  
1 — Locked Position  
2 — Unlocked Position  
Note: When the power window lock  
switch is in the locked position, the light  
on the passenger power window switch  
turns off. The light may be difficult to  
see depending on the surrounding  
brightness.  
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Pulling The Top Latch Handle  
Rearward  
3 — Latch Release Handle  
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5. Remove the striker from the anchor.  
6. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold  
the convertible top along the front edge  
and pull it toward the rear of the vehicle.  
To lower the convertible top from inside  
the vehicle, use the convertible top  
handles.  
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Retracted Convertible Top  
Warning!  
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Always keep your hands and fingers  
away from the fastening mechanisms  
when moving the convertible top: it is  
dangerous to place your hands or fingers  
near the fastening mechanisms. Your  
hands or fingers could be caught and  
injured by the mechanism.  
Convertible Top Handles  
6 — Handles  
7. Move the convertible top rearward  
while pushing the rear glass lightly with  
your hand.  
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Removing Striker From Anchor  
Sit in the seat with the seat belt correctly  
fastened when the vehicle is moving:  
standing in the vehicle, or sitting on the  
convertible top storage area or center  
console when the vehicle is moving is a  
dangerous way to ride. During a sudden  
maneuver or collision you could be  
seriously injured or even killed.  
4 — Striker  
5 — Anchor  
8. With the back end of the convertible  
top pushed down, push the front end  
until a latching sound is heard. Lightly  
rock the retracted convertible top to  
make sure it is securely locked.  
Note: The power windows will go  
down automatically when the  
convertible top is opened. If the power  
windows do not go down automatically,  
fully open the windows using the power  
window switch located on the doors.  
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Raising The Convertible  
Top  
To raise the convertible top, proceed as  
follows:  
1. Make sure the parking brake is  
applied and the engine is OFF.  
2. Pull the unlock lever upward to  
disengage the lock.  
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Convertible Handle Location  
2 — Convertible Top Handles  
4. While sitting in a seat, grasp the  
convertible top handles, and push the  
convertible top against the windshield.  
Make sure the striker engages with the  
anchor, move the top latch slowly, and  
then push the top latch upward until a  
latching sound is heard.  
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Unlock Lever Location  
Convertible Top Components  
1 — Unlock Lever  
4 — Closing Release Latch  
5 — Striker  
6 — Anchor  
3. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold  
the convertible top along the front edge  
and pull it towards the vehicle front. To  
raise the convertible top from inside the  
vehicle, use the convertible top  
handles.  
5. If the red indicator is visible on the  
lock release button, the convertible top  
is not locked. After locking the  
convertible top, verify that the red  
indicator is not visible.  
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The convertible top may be  
constricted if it is left retracted for a  
long period. Therefore, if the top has  
become constricted, it may be difficult  
to hook the top latch striker to the  
anchor.  
The soft top is made of high quality  
material and if it is not maintained  
correctly, the material could harden,  
becomes stained, or have an uneven  
gloss.  
Lowering the convertible top while  
it's wet can also cause water to drip  
into the cabin.  
Make sure the convertible top is  
securely locked by pushing up on it. If  
it still sounds loose (rattles) after being  
locked by the top latch, contact an  
authorized dealer.  
The power windows go down  
automatically in conjunction with the  
convertible top opening/closing.  
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Lock Release Button  
However, this is a function for improving  
the operability, and it does not mean  
there is a problem. If the vehicle battery  
is disconnected for vehicle maintenance  
or other reasons, the power windows  
will not go down automatically. If the  
power windows do not go down, the  
automatic open/close mechanism for  
the windows must be reset.  
6 — Red Indicator  
7 — Release Latch Locked  
8 — Release Latch Unlocked  
Convertible Top  
Precautions  
Remove leaves or other debris that  
may accumulate on and around the  
convertible top. If leaves or other debris  
block the drain filter, water may enter  
the vehicle. Clean the drain filter at least  
once a year.  
Caution!  
The windblocker reduces the amount  
of wind coming into the cabin from  
behind when driving with the  
Driving with the convertible top not fully  
locked could damage the convertible top.  
Before lowering or raising the  
convertible top, stop in a safe place off  
of the road and park on a level surface.  
convertible top opened.  
Note:  
When lowering the convertible top,  
make sure objects inside the vehicle are  
not blown away by the wind.  
Before starting the vehicle make sure  
the convertible top is correctly locked.  
Do not spray water directly near the  
seam of the window and convertible  
top when flushing away dirt on the soft  
top with water. Otherwise, water may  
enter the vehicle (refer to “Convertible  
Top Maintenance” in “Servicing And  
Maintenance”).  
Secure all loose objects inside before  
driving with the convertible top down.  
To help prevent theft or vandalism  
and to ensure that the passenger  
compartment stays dry, close the  
convertible top securely and lock both  
doors when leaving the vehicle.  
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HOOD  
Caution!  
Opening The Hood  
To open the hood, proceed as follows:  
Before opening the convertible top,  
make sure the rear window defroster  
switch is turned off. Otherwise the heat  
generated from the window defroster  
could damage the convertible top and the  
internal material.  
1. With the vehicle in PARK, pull the  
release handle located to the left of the  
steering wheel, below the instrument  
panel.  
Make sure nothing is on the convertible  
top or near the back window when raising  
or lowering the convertible top. Even small  
objects may interfere and cause damage.  
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Sliding The Latch Lever To The  
Right  
2 — Latch Lever  
Do not drive through an automatic car  
wash; it may damage the convertible top.  
3. Pull up the support rod from the clip,  
and insert it into the support rod hole  
indicated by the arrow to hold the hood  
open.  
Do not raise or lower the convertible top  
when the temperature is below 41 °F  
(5 °C); this will damage the convertible top  
material.  
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Releasing The Hood Latch  
Do not lower the convertible top when  
it's wet. If the convertible top dries while  
folded, it will deteriorate and mold.  
1 — Hood Release Handle  
Do not raise or lower the convertible top  
in a strong wind as it could damage the  
convertible top or cause an unexpected  
accident.  
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle  
and insert your hand into the hood  
opening, then slide the latch lever to the  
right, and lift up the hood.  
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Support Rod Location  
3 — Support Rod  
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4. Verify that the support rod is  
secured in the clip before closing the  
hood.  
TRUNK LID  
Opening  
5. Lower the hood slowly to a height of  
about 8 inches (20 cm) above its closed  
position and then let it drop.  
Warning!  
Before opening the trunk lid, remove any  
snow and ice accumulation on it.  
Otherwise, the trunk lid could close under  
the weight of the snow and ice resulting in  
injury.  
Warning!  
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Be sure the hood is fully latched before  
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully  
latched, it could open when the vehicle is  
in motion and block your vision. Failure to  
follow this warning could result in serious  
injury or death.  
Inserting Support Rod Into Hole  
Be careful when opening/closing the  
trunk lid during strong winds. If a strong  
gust blows against the trunk lid, it could  
close suddenly resulting in injury.  
4 — Support Rod Hole  
Closing The Hood  
Fully open the trunk lid and make sure  
that it stays open. If the trunk lid is only  
opened partially, it could slam shut by  
vibration or wind gusts resulting in injury.  
To close the hood, proceed as follows:  
Caution!  
1. Check under the hood area to make  
certain all filler caps are in place and all  
loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers,  
etc.) have been removed.  
When loading or unloading luggage in  
the trunk, turn off the engine. Otherwise,  
you could get burned by the heat of the  
exhaust gas.  
To prevent possible damage, do not slam  
the hood to close it. Lower hood to  
approximately 8 inches (20 cm) and drop  
the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully  
closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle  
unless hood is fully closed, with both  
latches engaged.  
2. Lift the hood with one hand, and  
with the other hand grasp the padded  
area on the support rod.  
3. Secure the support rod into the rod  
clip.  
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Using The Remote Release Button  
— If Equipped  
Using The Electric Trunk Lid  
Opener  
With The Advanced Keyless Entry  
Function  
With the remote release button, the  
trunk lid can also be opened while the  
key fob is being carried.  
A locked trunk lid can also be opened  
while the key fob is being carried. When  
opening the trunk lid with the doors  
locked, it may require a few seconds for  
the trunk lid latch to release after the  
electric trunk lid opener is pushed.  
Push the electric trunk lid button and  
raise the trunk lid when the latch  
releases.  
The trunk lid can be closed when the  
doors are locked with the key fob left in  
the vehicle. However, to prevent locking  
the key fob in the vehicle, the trunk lid  
can be opened by pushing the electric  
trunk lid opener. If the trunk lid cannot  
be opened despite doing this  
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Interior Trunk Lid Release Button  
The remote release button function can  
be disabled by locking the doors using  
the key fob, emergency key, or a  
request switch on the exterior door  
handle to prevent an intruder in the  
vehicle from opening the trunk lid.  
procedure, push the electric trunk lid  
opener to fully open the trunk lid after  
pushing the trunk lid completely closed.  
If the vehicle battery is discharged or  
there is a malfunction in the electrical  
system and the trunk lid cannot be  
unlocked, the trunk lid can be opened  
by performing the emergency  
procedure.  
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Electric Trunk Release Button  
To enable the remote release button  
operation, unlock the doors by using  
the key fob, emergency key, request  
switch on the exterior door handle, or  
place the ignition in the ON position.  
Without the remote release button,  
unlock the doors and trunk lid, then  
push the electric trunk lid opener and  
raise it when the latch releases.  
Note: The remote release button  
cannot be disabled by locking the  
doors using the door-lock  
switch/door-lock knob.  
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When Trunk Lid Cannot  
Be Opened  
Note: Do not pull the screw when  
pulling the cap. Otherwise, the screw  
may fall off and become lost.  
If the battery is discharged, the trunk lid  
cannot be unlocked and opened.  
Refer to “Trunk Emergency Release”  
located in “Getting To Know Your  
Vehicle” for further information.  
If the trunk lid cannot be unlocked even  
if the discharged battery situation has  
been resolved, the electrical system  
may have a malfunction.  
Closing  
1. Use both hands to push the trunk lid  
down until the lock snaps shut. Do not  
slam it.  
Proceed as follows:  
1. Close the convertible top and  
remove the windblocker.  
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Remove Fasteners  
2. Pull up on the trunk lid to check if it  
is secure.  
3. Partially peel back the cover on the  
right side of the vehicle.  
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Remove Windblocker  
2. Remove the fasteners on the right  
side of the vehicle.  
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Cover Removal  
4. Turn and loosen the cap screws until  
the screws start to spin free.  
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Trunk Safety Warning  
TRUNK EMERGENCY  
RELEASE  
HOMELINK — IF  
EQUIPPED  
Warning!  
As a security measure, a emergency  
release lever is built into the rear tail  
panel of the trunk. In the event of an  
adult or child being locked inside the  
trunk, the trunk can be simply opened  
by pulling down the lever and open the  
trunk lid. After performing this  
General Information  
The HomeLink system replaces up to  
three hand-held transmitters with a  
single built-in component in the  
auto-dimming mirror. Pushing the  
HomeLink button on the auto-dimming  
mirror activates garage doors, gates  
and other devices surrounding your  
home.  
Do not allow children to have access to the  
trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from  
outside, or through the inside of the  
vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when  
your vehicle is unattended. Once in the  
trunk, young children may not be able to  
escape, even if they entered through the  
rear seat. If trapped in the trunk, children  
can die from suffocation or heat stroke.  
emergency measure, contact an  
authorized dealer as soon as possible.  
Note: HomeLink and HomeLink house  
icon are registered trademarks of  
Gentex Corporation.  
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada  
license-exempt RSS standard(s).  
Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions:  
1. This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and  
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2. This device must accept any  
interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
Trunk Emergency Release  
Note: Changes or modifications not  
expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void  
the users authority to operate the  
equipment.  
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Proceed as follows:  
1. Verify that there is a remote control  
transmitter available for the device you  
would like to program.  
Warning!  
Vehicle exhaust contains carbon  
monoxide, a dangerous gas. Do not run  
your vehicle in the garage while  
programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas  
can cause serious injury or death.  
2. Disconnect the power to the device.  
Programming The  
System  
Note: When programming a garage  
door opener or a gate, disconnect the  
power to these devices before  
programming. Continuous operation of  
the devices could damage the motor.  
Your motorized door or gate will open  
and close while you are programming the  
universal transceiver. Do not program the  
transceiver if people, pets or other objects  
are in the path of the door or gate. Only  
use this transceiver with a garage door  
opener that has a “stop and reverse”  
feature as required by Federal safety  
standards. This includes most garage door  
opener models manufactured after 1982.  
Do not use a garage door opener without  
these safety features. Call toll-free  
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HomeLink Buttons  
1 — First HomeLink Button  
2 — Second HomeLink Button  
3 — Third HomeLink Button  
The HomeLink system provides three  
buttons which can be individually  
selected and programmed using the  
transmitters for current, on-market  
devices as follows:  
4. After the HomeLink indicator light  
changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking  
light, release both the HomeLink and  
hand-held transmitter buttons.  
1. Disconnect power to the device  
being programmed.  
1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at  
HomeLink.com for safety information or  
assistance.  
2. Position the end of your handheld  
transmitter one to three inches (2.5 -  
7.5 cm) away from the HomeLink  
button you wish to program while  
keeping the indicator light in view.  
5. Connect power to the device being  
programmed.  
6. Firmly press and hold the programmed  
HomeLink button for five seconds, and  
then release it. Perform this operation two  
times to activate the door or gate. If the  
door or gate does not activate, press and  
hold the just-trained HomeLink button and  
observe the indicator light. If the indicator  
light stays on constantly, programming is  
complete and your device should activate  
when the HomeLink button is pressed  
and released.  
Pre-Programming The  
System  
3. Simultaneously press and hold both  
the chosen HomeLink and hand-held  
transmitter buttons. Do not release  
the buttons until step four has been  
completed.  
Note: It is recommended that a new  
battery be placed in the hand-held  
transmitter of the device being  
programmed to HomeLink for quicker  
training and accurate transmission of  
the radio-frequency signal.  
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Note: To program the remaining two  
HomeLink buttons, begin with step  
one.  
For questions or comments, please  
contact HomeLink at  
1-800-355-3515.  
Operating The System  
Push the programmed HomeLink  
button to operate a programmed  
device.  
7. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for  
two seconds and then turns to a  
constant light, continue with  
“Programming” steps (see below) to  
complete the programming of a rolling  
code equipped device (most commonly  
a garage door opener).  
Gate Operator/Canadian  
Programming  
The code will continue being  
transmitted for a maximum of  
20 seconds.  
Canadian radio-frequency laws require  
transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit)  
after several seconds of transmission -  
which may not be long enough for  
HomeLink to pick up the signal during  
programming.  
Reprogramming The  
System  
8. At the garage door opener receiver  
(motor-head unit) in the garage, locate  
the “learn” or “smart” button. This can  
usually be found where the hanging  
antenna wire is attached to the  
motorhead unit.  
To program a device to HomeLink using  
a HomeLink button previously trained,  
follow these steps:  
Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S.  
gate operators are designed to  
“time-out” in the same manner.  
1. Push and hold the desired HomeLink  
button. DO NOT release the button;  
2. The indicator light will begin to flash  
after 20 seconds. Without releasing the  
HomeLink button, proceed with  
If you live in Canada or you are having  
difficulties programming a gate operator  
by using the “Programming”  
procedures (regardless of where you  
live), replace “Programming The  
System” step three with the following:  
9. Press and release the “learn” or  
“smart” button (the name and color of  
the button may vary by manufacturer).  
“Programming The System” step one.  
Note: Complete the programming  
within 30 seconds.  
Erasing Programmed  
HomeLink Buttons  
10. Return to the vehicle and firmly  
press, hold for two seconds and  
release the programmed HomeLink  
button. Repeat the “ press/hold/  
release” sequence a second time, and,  
depending on the brand of the garage  
door opener (or other rolling code  
equipped device), repeat this sequence  
a third time to complete the  
Note: If programming a garage door  
opener or gate operator, it is advised to  
unplug the device during the “cycling”  
process to prevent possible  
To erase the existing programming from  
all three operating channels, push and  
hold the two outside buttons 1 and  
3 on the auto-dimming mirror until the  
HomeLink indicator light begins to flash  
after approximately ten seconds.  
overheating.  
1. Continue to press and hold the  
HomeLink button while you press and  
release - every two seconds (“cycle”)  
your hand-held transmitter until the  
frequency signal has successfully been  
accepted by HomeLink (the indicator  
light will flash slowly and then rapidly).  
Verify that the programming has been  
erased when you resell the vehicle.  
programming process. HomeLink  
should now activate your rolling code  
equipped device.  
Note: To program the remaining two  
HomeLink buttons, begin with step  
one.  
2. Proceed with the “Programming”  
steps to complete.  
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Insert the emergency key in the lock  
and turn it clockwise to lock, counter  
clockwise to unlock.  
INTERNAL  
EQUIPMENT  
Storage Compartments  
Note: When using the rear console cup  
holders, remove any cups before opening  
the seat side compartment. If the seat  
side compartment is opened with a cup  
present, the lid will hit the cups and may  
cause the contents to spill.  
Center Console  
The center console is located between  
the drivers and passengers seats.  
Warning!  
Back Trim Storage Compartment  
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Small items can be stored in the back  
trim storage compartment which is  
located behind the seats.  
Center Console Lid  
Keep storage compartments closed when  
driving. Driving with the storage  
compartments open is dangerous. To  
reduce the possibility of injury in an  
accident or a sudden stop, keep the  
storage compartments closed when  
driving.  
Seat Side Compartment  
The seat side compartment is located  
between the seats above the  
cupholders.  
Caution!  
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in the  
storage compartments while parked under  
the sun. A lighter could explode or the  
plastic material in eyeglasses could deform  
and crack from high temperature.  
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Seat Side Compartment  
1 — Release Handle  
2 — Key Hole  
To open, push the release handle down  
to open the seat side compartment.  
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Back Trim Storage Compartment  
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To use the back trim storage  
Interior Lights  
compartment, slide the seat all the way  
forward and fold the seat back forward,  
then open the compartment.  
Overhead Light  
The interior light is located in the  
headliner in between the sun visors.  
The interior light can be set to three  
different positions.  
When finished, close the compartment  
and return the seat to its original  
position and secure it.  
After returning the seat to its original  
position, make sure the seat is secured  
by attempting to lightly move it forward  
and rearward.  
Caution!  
Do not forcefully push objects into the rear  
storage compartment. Otherwise, the box  
could be damaged.  
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Overhead Light Switch  
Sun Visors  
1 — On  
2 — Door  
3 — Off  
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The sun visors are located at the sides  
of the interior rear view mirror. They can  
be adjusted forward toward the  
Sun Visor  
Vanity Mirrors  
To access the vanity mirror, fold the sun  
visor down and lift the cover toward the  
seats.  
windshield, and sideways toward the  
side windows, to block sunlight.  
Light switch positions:  
On : Light is on at all times.  
Door : Light is on when any door is  
open. Light is on or off when the  
illuminated entry system is on.  
Off : Light is off at all times.  
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Trunk Light  
Turns on for about five seconds  
when a door is opened from the outside  
with a key fob being carried and then  
the door is closed.  
advanced keyless function) after the  
ignition is cycled OFF.  
The trunk light comes on when the lid is  
open and turns off when closed.  
In addition, if the following operations  
are performed after turning the interior  
lights off, they will turn on again if:  
The overhead light turns on for about  
15 seconds when the ignition is cycled  
OFF with the overhead light switch in  
the door position.  
The ignition is cycled to a position  
other than OFF.  
A door is opened.  
A door is unlocked.  
The overhead light turns off immediately  
in the following cases:  
The ignition is cycled ON and both  
doors are closed.  
The operation of the illuminated entry  
system can be changed through the  
Connect system.  
The driver's door is locked.  
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Accessory Socket  
Trunk Light Location  
Battery Saver  
The accessory socket is located deep  
in the back of the footwell on the  
passenger side.  
1 — Trunk Light Switch  
If any door is left open with the  
overhead light switch in the door  
position or the trunk lid is left open, the  
overhead light or trunk light turns off  
after about 30 minutes to prevent  
discharge of the battery.  
Note: To prevent the battery from  
being discharged, do not leave the  
trunk open for a long period when the  
engine is not running.  
To prevent discharge of the battery, if  
the interior lights remain on (the interior  
light switch is in the on position), they  
will turn off automatically under the  
following conditions:  
Illuminated Entry System  
The overhead light turns on when any  
of the following operations occurs with  
the overhead light switch in the door  
position and the ignition is OFF:  
No operations are done for about  
30 minutes after the ignition is cycled  
OFF.  
Turns on for about 30 seconds when  
the driver's door is unlocked.  
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Accessory Socket  
Turns on for about 15 seconds when  
a door is opened while a key fob is left  
in the vehicle and then the door is  
closed.  
The (lock) button on the key fob is  
pushed, or the request switch located  
on the exterior door handle is pushed to  
lock the doors (vehicles with the  
Only use genuine FCA accessories or  
the equivalent requiring no greater than  
12V (120 W, 10A).  
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The ignition must be placed in ACC or  
ON.  
Depending on the device connected  
to the accessory socket, the vehicle's  
electrical system may be affected,  
which could cause the warning light to  
illuminate. Disconnect the connected  
device and make sure that the problem  
is resolved. If the problem is resolved,  
disconnect the device from the socket  
and switch the ignition off. If the  
Cupholders — If  
Equipped  
To prevent accessory socket damage  
or electrical failure, pay attention to the  
following:  
Cupholders are available and can be  
inserted in the center console on the  
passenger side and the rear area of the  
center console.  
Do not use accessories that require  
more than 12V (120 W, 10A).  
Do not use accessories that are not  
genuine FCA accessories or the  
equivalent.  
problem is not resolved, contact an  
authorized dealer.  
Note: To prevent discharging of the  
battery, do not use the socket for long  
periods with the engine off or idling.  
Close the cover when the accessory  
socket is not in use to prevent foreign  
objects and liquids from getting into the  
accessory socket.  
Warning!  
Correctly insert the plug into the  
accessory socket.  
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Cupholders  
To avoid serious injury or death:  
Only devices designed for use in this  
type of outlet should be inserted into any  
12 Volt outlet.  
Do not insert the cigarette lighter into  
the accessory socket.  
1 — Front Cup Holder  
2 — Rear Cup Holder (If Equipped)  
Noise may occur on the audio  
playback depending on the device  
connected to the accessory socket.  
Do not touch with wet hands.  
Close the lid when not in use and while  
driving the vehicle.  
Warning!  
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause  
an electric shock and failure.  
Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids  
while the vehicle is moving. Using a cup  
holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle  
is moving is dangerous. If the contents  
spill, you could be burned.  
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Installing Cupholders  
When installing a cupholder, insert it  
firmly into the installation hole and make  
sure that it is secured in place.  
Caution!  
Do not place plastic bottles without  
caps in the cup holders. Otherwise, the  
contents may spill while the vehicle is  
being driven.  
Do not place excessive weight on the  
cup holders such as by resting your hands  
or elbows on them. Otherwise, the cup  
holders could be damaged.  
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Correct Cupholder Placement  
If a passenger is present, install the front  
cup holder to the rear console. Otherwise,  
a knee might hit it and cause the contents  
to spill.  
The rear cupholder is designed for use  
on the rear console and cannot be  
installed to the front side.  
Removing Cup Holders  
Use both hands when removing the  
cup holder.  
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Installing Cupholders  
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The front cupholder can be removed  
and installed to the rear console.  
Incorrect Cupholder Placement  
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Removing Cupholders  
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Windblocker  
ELECTRIC POWER  
STEERING  
ENVIRONMENT  
PROTECTION  
SYSTEMS  
The Windblocker reduces rear wind  
coming into the cabin while driving with  
the convertible top in the lowered  
position.  
Power Steering  
Emission Control System  
Electric power steering is only operable  
when the engine is running.  
This vehicle is equipped with an  
emission control system (the catalytic  
converter is part of this system) that  
enables the vehicle to comply with  
existing exhaust emissions  
If the engine is off or if the power  
steering system is inoperable, you can  
still steer, but it requires more physical  
effort.  
requirements.  
If the steering feels stiffer than usual  
during normal driving or the steering  
vibrates, contact your authorized dealer.  
Ignoring the following precautions could  
cause lead to accumulate on the  
catalyst inside the converter or cause  
the converter to get very hot. Either  
condition will damage the converter and  
cause poor performance:  
The  
warning light notifies the driver  
of system abnormalities and operation  
conditions.  
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Note: Never hold the steering wheel to  
the extreme left or right for more than  
five seconds with the engine running.  
This could damage the power steering  
system.  
Windblocker  
USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.  
Do not drive your vehicle with any  
sign of engine malfunction.  
Do not coast with the ignition OFF.  
Do not descend steep grades in gear  
with the ignition OFF.  
Do not operate the engine at high  
idle for more than two minutes.  
Do not tamper with the emission  
control system. All inspections and  
adjustments must be made by your  
authorized dealer.  
Do not push-start or pull-start your  
vehicle.  
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Under U.S. federal law, any modification  
to the original-equipment emission  
control system before the first sale and  
registration of a vehicle is subject to  
penalties. In some states, such  
modification made on a used vehicle is  
also subject to penalties.  
While the engine is off, the sound of a  
valve opening and closing can be heard  
at the rear of the vehicle, however this  
does not indicate an abnormality. The  
vehicle has a self-checking device and  
it operates while the engine is off.  
Warning!  
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you  
park over materials that can burn. Such  
materials might be grass or leaves coming  
into contact with your exhaust system. Do  
not park or operate your vehicle in areas  
where your exhaust system can contact  
anything that can burn.  
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