Get Instruments and Controls Guide for Honda CR-V SUV Second Generation (2001-2005)

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Control Locations

INSTRUMENT PANEL

POWER DOOR LOCK

MASTER SWITCH

(P.73)

MIRROR CONTROLS

(P.89)

(P.55)

INDICATORS

AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION

(P.161)

MANUAL

TRANSMISSION

(P.159)

GAUGES (P.61)

AUDIO SYSTEM

POWER WINDOW

SWITCHES

(P.86)

(P.103)

CLOCK

(P.137)

PASSENGER AIRBAG

OFF INDICATOR

(P.30)

SEAT HEATER

SWITCH

(P.86)

HOOD RELEASE

HANDLE

(P.144)

HAZARD WARNING

BUTTON

(P.67)

HATCH GLASS

RELEASE BUTTON

(P.74)

PARKING BRAKE

(P.68)

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS

(P.98)

ACCESSORY POWER

SOCKET

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE

(P.143)

A/T model is shown.

(P.95)

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Instrument Panel

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.57)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.57)

TAILGATE AND HATCH GLASS OPEN INDICATOR

(P.59)

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

(P.56, 233)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF

INDICATOR^＊

(P.57)

IMMOBILIZER

SYSTEM

INDICATOR

(P.57)

VSA ACTIVATION

INDICATOR

(P.58)

CRUISE CONTROL

INDICATOR

(P.58)

MALFUNCTION

INDICATOR

LAMP

(P.234)

LOW FUEL

INDICATOR

(P.59)

CHARGING

SYSTEM

INDICATOR

(P.56, 233)

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE

SYSTEM INDICATOR^＊

(P.56, 235)

DOOR-OPEN

INDICATOR

(P.59)

MAINTENANCE

REQUIRED

INDICATOR

(P.60)

VEHICLE STABILITY

ASSIST (VSA)

SYSTEM INDICATOR

(P.58)

SEAT BELT

REMINDER

INDICATOR

(P.56)

HIGH BEAM

INDICATOR

(P.59)

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

U.S. Canada

The instrument panel has many

indicators that give you important

information about your vehicle.

Seat Belt Reminder

Indicator

This indicator comes on when you

turn the ignition switch to the ON

(II) position. It reminds you and your

passengers to fasten your seat belts.

A beeper also sounds if you have not

fastened your seat belt.

Parking Brake and Brake System

Indicator

This indicator has two functions:

Malfunction Indicator

Lamp

See page

.

234

1. It comes on when you turn the

ignition switch to the ON (II)

position. It is a reminder to check

the parking brake. Driving with

the parking brake not fully

released can damage the brakes

and tires.

Low Oil Pressure

Indicator

If you do not fasten your seat belt,

the beeper will stop after a few

seconds but the indicator stays on

until you do. Both the indicator and

the beeper stay off if you fasten your

seat belt before turning on the

ignition switch.

The engine can be severely damaged

if this indicator flashes or stays on

when the engine is running. For

more information, see page

.

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Charging System

Indicator

2. If it remains on after you have

fully released the parking brake

while the engine is running, or if it

comes on while driving, there

could be a problem with the brake

system. For more information, see

page 235 .

If this indicator comes on when the

engine is running, the battery is not

being charged. For more information,

If you continue driving without

fastening your seat belt, the beeper

sounds and the indicator flashes

again at regular intervals.

see page

.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Supplemental Restraint

System Indicator

automatically shut off. For more

information, see page 29 .

Immobilizer System

Indicator

This indicator comes on briefly when

you turn the ignition switch to the

ON (II) position. If it comes on at

any other time, it indicates a

This indicator comes on for a few

seconds when you turn the ignition

switch to the ON (II) position. It will

then go off if you have inserted a

properly-coded ignition key. If it is

not a properly-coded key, the

indicator will blink, and the engine

Anti-lock Brake System

(ABS) Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for

a few seconds when you turn the

ignition switch to the ON (II)

position, and when the ignition

switch is turned to the START (III)

position. If it comes on at any other

time, there is a problem with the

ABS. If this happens, have your

vehicle checked at a dealer. With

this indicator on, your vehicle still

has normal braking ability but no

anti-lock function. For more

potential problem with your front

airbags. This indicator will also alert

you to a potential problem with your

side airbags, passenger’s side airbag

automatic cutoff system, side curtain

airbags, automatic seat belt

will not start (see page

71

).

This indicator also blinks several

times when you turn the ignition

switch from the ON (II) position to

the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK

(0) position.

tensioners, driver’s seat position

sensor, or the front passenger’s

weight sensors. For more

information, see page

.

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U.S.

Canada

information, see page 168 .

Side Airbag Off Indicator

This indicator comes on when you

turn the ignition switch to the ON

(II) position. If it comes on at any

other time, it indicates that the

passenger’s side airbag has

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA) System Indicator

This indicator normally comes on for

a few seconds when you turn the

ignition switch to the ON (II)

position.

VSA Activation Indicator

Cruise Control Indicator

This indicator has three functions.

This indicator comes on when you

set the cruise control. See page

1.

It comes on as a reminder that you

have turned off the vehicle

stability assist (VSA) system.

138

for information on operating the

cruise control.

If it comes on and stays on at any

other time, or if it does not come on

when you turn the ignition switch to

the ON (II) position, there is a

problem with the VSA system. Take

your vehicle to a dealer to have it

checked. Without VSA, your vehicle

still has normal driving ability, but

will not have VSA traction and

stability enhancement. See page

170 for more information on the

VSA system.

2. It flashes when VSA is active (see

page 170 ).

3. It comes on along with the VSA

system indicator if there is a

problem with the VSA system.

This indicator normally comes on for

a few seconds when you turn the

ignition switch to the ON (II)

position. See page 170 for more

information on the VSA system.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

High Beam Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning

Indicators

This indicator comes on with the

high beam headlights. For more

information, see page 67 .

This indicator comes on as a

reminder that you must refuel soon.

The left or right turn signal indicator

blinks when you signal a lane change

or turn. If an indicator does not blink

or blinks rapidly, it usually means

one of the turn signal bulbs is

burned out (see page205 ). Replace

the bulb as soon as possible, since

other drivers cannot see that you are

signaling.

When the indicator comes on, there

is about 2.74 US gal (10.4 ) of fuel

remaining in the tank before the

needle reaches E. There is a small

reserve of fuel remaining in the tank

when the needle does reach E.

On Canadian models, this indicator

comes on with reduced brightness

when the daytime running lights

(DRL) are on (see page 67 ).

Daytime Running Lights

Indicator

Canadian models only

Tailgate and Hatch Glass

Open Indicator

This indicator comes on if the

tailgate or the hatch glass is not

closed tightly.

When you press the hazard warning

button, both turn signal indicators

and all turn signals on the outside of

the vehicle flash.

This indicator comes on when you

turn the ignition switch to the ON

(II) position with the headlight

switch off and the parking brake set.

It should go off if you turn on the

headlights or release the parking

brake. If it comes on at any other

time, it means there is a problem

with the DRL. There may also be a

problem with the high beam

headlights.

Door-open Indicator

This indicator comes on if any door

is not closed tightly.

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Washer Level Indicator

Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km)

and 10,000 miles (16,000 km), this

indicator will come on for 2 seconds

when you first turn the ignition

switch to the ON (II) position, and

then flash for 10 seconds.

SELECT/RESET BUTTON

Canadian models only

This indicator comes on when the

washer fluid level is low. Add washer

fluid when you see this indicator

(see page 198 ).

If you exceed 10,000 miles (16,000

km) without having the scheduled

maintenance performed, this

indicator will remain on as a constant

reminder.

Maintenance Required

Indicator

This indicator reminds you that it is

time to take your vehicle in for

scheduled maintenance.

Refer to the maintenance schedule

for normal and severe driving

conditions on pages 187 and 188 .

Your dealer will reset this indicator

after completing the scheduled

maintenance. If this maintenance is

done by someone other than your

dealer, reset the indicator as follows.

2. Press and hold the Select/Reset

button on the instrument panel,

then turn the ignition switch to the

ON (II) position.

For the first 8,000 miles (12,800 km)

after the maintenance required

indicator is reset, it will come on for

2 seconds when you turn the ignition

switch to the ON (II) position.

3. Hold the button for about 10

seconds until the indicator goes

off.

1. Turn off the engine.

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Gauges

Trip Meter

This meter shows the number of

miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)

driven since you last reset it.

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE

INDICATOR

TACHOMETER

SPEEDOMETER

FUEL GAUGE

There are two trip meters: Trip A

and Trip B. Switch between these

displays and the odometer display by

pressing the Select/Reset button

repeatedly.

Each trip meter works independently,

so you can keep track of two

different distances.

When you turn the ignition switch to

the ON (II) position, the meter you

last selected is displayed.

To reset a trip meter, display it, and

then press and hold the Select/Reset

button until the number resets to

‘‘0.0.’’

SELECT/RESET BUTTON

ODOMETER/TRIP METER/

CHECK FUEL CAP INDICATOR

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

U.S. model is shown.

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Gauges

Odometer

Temperature Gauge

Outside Temperature Indicator

The odometer shows the total

distance your vehicle has been

driven. It measures miles in U.S.

models and kilometers in Canadian

models. It is illegal under U.S.

federal law and Canadian provincial

regulations to disconnect, reset, or

alter the odometer with the intent to

change the number of miles or

kilometers indicated.

This shows the temperature of the

engine’s coolant. During normal

operation, the pointer should rise

from the bottom white mark to about

the middle of the gauge. In severe

driving conditions, such as very hot

weather or a long period of uphill

driving, the pointer may rise to the

upper zone. If it reaches the red

(hot) mark, pull safely to the side of

the road. See page 231 for

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

Fuel Gauge

instructions and precautions on

checking the engines cooling system.

This shows how much fuel you have.

It may show slightly more or less

than the actual amount. The needle

returns to the bottom after you turn

off the ignition.

If equipped

This indicator displays the outside

temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.

models) or Centigrade (Canadian

models).

Avoid driving with an extremely low

fuel level. Running out of fuel could

cause the engine to misfire, damaging

the catalytic converter.

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Gauges

The temperature sensor is in the

front bumper. Therefore, the

temperature reading can be affected

by heat reflection from the road

surface, engine heat, and the

To adjust the outside temperature

display, press and hold the Select/

Reset button for 10 seconds. The

following sequence will appear for

Turn the engine off and confirm the

fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen

the cap, then retighten it until it

clicks at least once. When you

restart the engine, the message

appears again. To clear, press and

hold the Select/Reset button until

the message is replaced by the

odometer/trip meter display.

－

one second each: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5,

exhaust from surrounding traffic.

This can cause an incorrect

－－－－

4, 3, 2, 1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2,

－

－－

3, 3, 2, 1, 0 (Canada).

temperature reading when your

speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).

When it reaches the desired value,

release the Select/Reset button. You

should see the new outside

The sensor delays the display update

until it reaches the correct outside

temperature. This may take several

minutes.

If the system still detects a loose or

missing fuel fill cap, the malfunction

indicator lamp (MIL) comes on.

Turn the engine off, and check or

retighten the fuel fill cap until it

clicks at least once. The MIL goes

out after 3 days of normal driving

once the cap is tightened or replaced.

If it does not go out, have your

dealer inspect the vehicle. For more

information, see page 234 .

temperature displayed.

In certain weather conditions,

temperature readings near freezing

(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is

forming on the road surface.

If the outside temperature is

incorrectly displayed, you can adjust

it up ±5°F in U.S. models (±3°C in

Canadian models) warmer or cooler.

Check Fuel Cap Indicator

If your fuel fill cap is loose or

missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’

message appears as text in the

odometer/trip meter display after

you start the engine. The message

appears from CHECK to FUEL, then

to CAP repeatedly.

NOTE: The temperature must be

stabilized before doing this

procedure.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS

(P.66)

INSTRUMENT PANEL

SHIFT LEVER (A/T)

(P.161)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

(P.67)

BRIGHTNESS

(P.67)

VEHICLE STABILITY

ASSIST (VSA)

SYSTEM ON/OFF

SWITCH

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/

WASHERS

(P.65)

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

INDICATOR

(P.30)

(P.171)

MOONROOF SWITCH^＊2

(P.88)

CRUISE CONTROL

MASTER BUTTON

(P.138)

HORN^＊1

REMOTE AUDIO

CONTROLS^＊2

(P.135)

CRUISE CONTROL

BUTTONS

(P.138)

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

(P.69)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

(P.68)

PARKING BRAKE

(P.68)

A/T model is shown.

＊1 : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.

＊2 : If equipped.

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

Windshield Wiper

MIST － The wipers run at high

speed until you release the lever.

Rear Window Wiper and Washer

OFF － The wipers are not activated.

INT － The wipers operate every

few seconds.

LO － The wipers run at low speed.

HI － The wipers run at high speed.

Windshield Washers － Pull the

wiper control lever toward you,

and hold it. The washers spray

until you release the lever. The

wipers run at low speed, then

complete one more sweep after

you release the lever.

1. MIST

1. Rotate the switch clockwise to

turn the rear window wiper ON.

The wiper operates every 7

seconds after completing two

sweeps.

2. OFF

3. INT － Intermittent

4. LO － Low speed

5. HI － High speed

6. Windshield washers

2. Hold past ON to turn the rear

window wiper on and to spray the

rear window washer.

Push the right lever up or down to

select a position.

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Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights

3. OFF

Turn Signal and Headlights

Turn Signal － Push down on the

left lever to signal a left turn and up

to signal a right turn. To signal a lane

change, push lightly on the lever,

and hold it. The lever will return to

center when you release it or

complete a turn.

When you turn the wiper switch to

the ‘‘OFF’’ position or turn off the

ignition switch, the wiper will

return to its parked position.

4. Rotate the switch

counterclockwise to turn the

window wiper on and the window

washer to spray.

Headlights － Turning the switch to

the ‘‘

’’ position turns on the

parking lights, taillights, instrument

panel lights, side-marker lights, and

rear license plate lights. Turning the

The rear wiper will not work if the

hatch glass is not fully closed.

switch to the ‘‘

’’ position turns

If you open the hatch glass while the

rear wiper is operating, the wiper will

stop. To return the wiper to its

parked position, close the hatch

glass, and then rotate the switch to

the ‘‘OFF’’ position.

1. Turn signal

2. Off

on the headlights. If you leave the

lights on with the key removed from

the ignition switch, you will hear a

reminder tone when you open the

driver’s door.

3. Parking and interior lights

4. Headlights

5. High beams

6. Flash high beams

The rear window washer uses the

same fluid reservoir as the wind-

shield washer.

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Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button

High Beams － To turn on high

beams, push the lever forward until

you hear a click. The blue high beam

indicator will come on (see page 59 ).

Pull the lever back to return to the

low beams.

Instrument Panel Brightness

Hazard Warning Button

To flash the high beams, pull the

lever back lightly, then release it.

The high beams will stay on as long

as you hold the lever back.

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS

CONTROL KNOB

Daytime Running Lights

Canadian models only

With the headlight switch off, the

high beam headlights and the high

beam indicator come on with

Turn the knob on the left side of the

instrument panel to adjust the

brightness of the instrument panel

lights.

Push the button below the center

vents to turn on the hazard warning

lights (four-way flashers). This

causes all four outside turn signals

and both turn indicators in the

instrument panel to flash. Use the

hazard warning lights if you need to

park in a dangerous area near heavy

traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

reduced brightness when you turn

the ignition switch to the ON (II)

position and release the parking

brake. They remain on until you turn

the ignition switch off, even if you

set the parking brake.

The headlights revert to normal

operation when you turn the switch

to the ‘‘

’’ position.

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Rear Window Defogger, Parking Brake

Rear Window Defogger

Make sure the rear window is clear

and you have good visibility before

starting to drive.

Parking Brake

The defogger wires on the inside of

the rear window can be accidentally

damaged. When cleaning the glass,

always wipe side-to-side.

PARKING BRAKE

LEVER

The rear window defogger will clear

fog, frost, and thin ice from the

window. Push the defogger button to

turn it on and off. The indicator in

the button comes on to show the

defogger is on. It also shuts off when

you turn off the ignition switch. You

have to turn the defogger on again

when you restart the vehicle.

To apply the parking brake, firmly

pull the parking brake lever toward

you.

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Parking Brake, Steering Wheel Adjustment

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Make any steering wheel adjustment

before you start driving.

Driving the vehicle with the parking

brake applied can damage the rear

brakes and axles.

Adjusting the steering wheel

position while driving may

cause you to lose control of the

vehicle and be seriously injured

in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only

when the vehicle is stopped.

RELEASE BUTTON

To release the parking brake, push

and hold the release button on the

side of the parking brake lever, pull

the lever toward you slightly, then

push the lever forward.

1. Push the lever under the steering

column all the way down.

2. Move the steering wheel so it

points toward your chest, not

toward your face. Make sure you

can see the instrument panel

gauges and indicators.

The parking brake indicator on the

instrument panel should go out when

the parking brake is fully released

with the engine running (see page

56 ).

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Steering Wheel Adjustment, Keys and Locks

Keys and Locks

You should have received a key

number tag with your keys. You will

need this key number if you ever

have to get a lost key replaced. Use

only Honda-approved key blanks.

MASTER

KEY WITH

REMOTE

VALET KEY

(Light Gray)

KEY NUMBER

TAG

TRANSMITTER

These keys contain electronic

circuits that are activated by the

immobilizer system. They will not

work to start the engine if the

circuits are damaged.

Protect the keys from direct

sunlight, high temperature, and

high humidity.

3. Push the lever up to lock the

steering wheel in position.

The master key fits all the locks on

your vehicle. The valet key works

only in the ignition, the door locks,

and the tailgate. You can keep the

glove box locked when you leave

your vehicle and the valet key at a

parking facility.

4. Make sure you have securely

locked the steering wheel in place

by trying to move it up and down.

Do not drop the keys or set heavy

objects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids.

If they get wet, dry them

immediately with a soft cloth.

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Immobilizer System

The Immobilizer System protects

your vehicle from theft. If an

improperly-coded key (or other

device) is used, the engine’s fuel

system is disabled.

If the system repeatedly does not

recognize the coding of your key,

contact your dealer.

As required by the FCC:

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any

interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Do not attempt to alter this system

or add other devices to it. Electrical

problems could result that may make

your vehicle undriveable.

When you turn the ignition switch to

the ON (II) position, the immobilizer

system indicator should come on for

a few seconds, then go out. If the

indicator starts to blink, it means the

system does not recognize the

coding of the key. Turn the ignition

switch to the LOCK (0) position,

remove the key, reinsert it, and turn

the ignition switch to the ON (II)

position again.

If you have lost your key and cannot

start your engine, contact your

dealer.

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry

Canada Standard RSS-210.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause

interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device.

The system may not recognize your

key’s coding if another immobilizer

key or other metal object (i.e. key

fob) is near the ignition switch when

you insert the key.

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Ignition Switch

If the front wheels are turned, the

anti-theft lock may make it difficult

to turn the key. Firmly turn the

steering wheel to the left or right as

you turn the key.

You will hear a reminder beeper if

you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or

the ACCESSORY (I) position and

open the driver’s door. Remove the

key to turn off the beeper.

ACCESSORY (I) － You can

operate the audio system and the

accessory power socket in this

position.

If your vehicle has an automatic

transmission, the shift lever must be

in Park before you can remove the

key from the ignition switch.

ON (II) － This is the normal key

position when driving. Several of the

indicators on the instrument panel

come on as a test when you turn the

ignition switch from the

The ignition switch has four

positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY

(I), ON (II), and START (III).

Removing the key from the

ignition switch while driving

locks the steering. This can

cause you to lose control.

ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)

position.

LOCK (0) － You can insert or

remove the key only in this position.

To turn the key, push it in slightly. If

your vehicle has an automatic

transmission, the shift lever must

also be in park.

Remove the key from the

ignition switch only when

parked.

START (III) － Use this position

only to start the engine. The switch

returns to the ON (II) position when

you let go of the key.

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Door Locks

Power Door Locks

The lock tab on any door locks and

unlocks that door. Pulling up on the

driver’s door lock tab only unlocks

the driver’s door.

Childproof Door Locks

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

LEVER

To lock any passenger’s door when

getting out of the vehicle, push the

lock tab down, and close the door.

To lock the driver’s door, remove the

key from the ignition switch, pull the

outside door handle and push the

lock tab down or push the door lock

switch down. Release the handle,

then close the door.

Lock

LOCK TAB

To lock the doors and the tailgate,

press the master door lock switch on

either front door, press the lock tab

down on the driver’s door, or use the

key on the outside lock on the driver’s

door.

The childproof door locks are

designed to prevent children seated

in the rear from accidentally opening

the rear doors. Each rear door has a

lock lever near the edge. With the

lever in the LOCK position, the door

cannot be opened from the inside

regardless of the position of the lock

tab. To open the door, pull the lock

tab up, and use the outside door

handle.

Only the driver’s door unlocks when

you use the key on the outside

driver’s door lock.

Pressing up on either master door

lock switch will unlock all of the

doors and the tailgate.

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Tailgate and Hatch Glass

STOP

HATCH GLASS RELEASE BUTTON

Use the valet or master key in the

tailgate to:

The rear wiper will not operate with

the hatch glass open. If you open the

hatch glass while the rear wiper is

operating, the wiper will stop (see

To keep the tailgate door open when

facing downhill, use the stop from

the tool kit.

The tool kit is in the storage bin

under the cargo floor. Put the stop

on the support strut as shown.

Make sure to remove the stop before

closing the tailgate.

1. Unlock the tailgate. Pull the

handle to open it.

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2. Lock the tailgate.

To close the hatch glass, lower it and

press on the handle until it latches.

3. Open the hatch glass. You can

also open it by pressing the hatch

You can also lock and unlock the

Be sure all passengers or any objects

are clear of the tailgate before

opening or closing it.

glass release button on the driver’s tailgate with the remote transmitter,

door or on the remote transmitter.

or either master door lock switch.

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Keep the tailgate and the hatch glass

closed at all times while driving to

avoid damaging the tailgate and the

hatch glass, and to prevent exhaust

gas from getting into the interior.

See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on

page 50 .

Remote Transmitter

UNLOCK － Press this button once

to unlock the driver’s door. Push it

twice to unlock the other doors and

the tailgate. Some exterior lights will

flash twice each time you press the

button.

LOCK

BUTTON

UNLOCK

BUTTON

LED

The ceiling light (if the ceiling light

switch is in the center position) will

come on when you press the

UNLOCK button. If you do not open

any door or the tailgate within 30

seconds, the light fades out. If you

relock the doors and the tailgate

with the remote transmitter before

30 seconds have elapsed, the light

will go off immediately.

HATCH

GLASS

RELEASE

BUTTON

PANIC

BUTTON

LOCK － Press this button once to

lock all doors and the tailgate. Some

exterior lights will flash once. When

you push LOCK twice within 5

seconds, you will hear a beep to

verify that the doors and the tailgate

are locked. You cannot lock the

doors and the tailgate if any door or

the tailgate is not fully closed or the

key is in the ignition switch.

If you do not open any door or the

tailgate within 30 seconds, they will

automatically relock.

CONTINUED

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HATCH GLASS RELEASE －

Press this button for about 1 second

to open the hatch glass. You cannot

open the hatch glass if the key is in

the ignition switch. Even if the hatch

glass is open, the tailgate can be

locked with the remote transmitter.

Remote Transmitter Care

Avoid dropping or throwing the

transmitter.

Replacing the Transmitter

Battery

Protect the transmitter from

extreme temperature.

Do not immerse the transmitter in

any liquid.

PANIC － Press this button for

about 2 seconds to attract attention:

the horn will sound, and the exterior

lights will flash for about 30 seconds.

To cancel panic mode, press any

other button on the remote

If you lose a transmitter, the

replacement needs to be

reprogrammed by your dealer.

SCREW

transmitter, or turn the ignition

switch to the ON (II) position.

If it takes several pushes on the

button to lock or unlock the doors

and the tailgate, replace the battery

as soon as possible.

Battery type: CR1616

To replace the battery:

1. Remove the screw at the base of

the transmitter with a small

Phillips-head screwdriver.

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2. Separate the transmitter by prying

its middle seam with your

fingernail.

4. Remove the old battery, and insert

a new battery into the back of the

As required by the FCC:

This device complies with Part 15 of the

cover with the ＋ side facing down. FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device

5. Install the parts in reverse order.

may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any

interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

BATTERY

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s

TAB

authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry

Canada Standard RSS-210.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause

interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device.

3. Inside the transmitter, separate

the inner cover from the keypad

by releasing the two tabs on the

cover.

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Seats

Seat Adjustments

See pages 11 － 13 for important safety

information and warnings about how to

properly position the seats and seat-

backs.

Make all seat adjustments before

you start driving.

FRONT SEAT

To adjust the front or rear seat

To change the seat-back angle of the

forward and backward, pull up on the front seat, pull up on the lever on the

bar under the seat cushion’s front

edge. Try to move the seat to make

sure it is locked in position.

outside of the seat bottom.

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Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment

Armrests

REAR SEAT

To change the angle of the rear seat-

back, pull up on the release lever on

the outside of the seat-back.

The height of the driver’s seat is

adjustable. Turn the dial on the

outside of the seat cushion.

The rear seat armrest is in the

center of the rear seat. Pivot it down

to use it.

When using the center seating

position, adjust the left and right side

of the rear seats to the same position.

Only on vehicles with an automatic

transmission

Each front seat has an armrest on

the side of the seat-back. To use it,

pivot it down.

Make sure all rear shoulder belts are

positioned in front of the rear seat-

backs after you adjust the rear seats.

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Head Restraints

See page 13 for important safety

information and a warning about how to

properly position the head restraints.

Your vehicle is equipped with head

restraints in all seating positions to

help protect you and your

passengers from whiplash and other

injuries.

They are most effective when you

adjust them so the back of the

occupant’s head rests against the

center of the restraint.

REAR

RELEASE BUTTON

FRONT

RELEASE BUTTON

The head restraints adjust for height. To remove a head restraint for

You need both hands to adjust the

restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it

cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as

it will go. Push the release button,

while driving. To raise it, pull upward. then pull the restraint out of the seat-

To lower the restraint, push the

release button sideways, and push

the restraint down.

back.

Make sure the removed head

restraints are securely stored.

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Reclining the Front Seats

3. Adjust the front seats forward as

far as they will go. Pull up the seat-

back angle adjustment lever and

pivot the seat-back backward until

it is level with the rear seat

cushion.

4. Move the front seat backward

until it touches the rear seat.

5. Adjust the rear seat-back to the

desired position.

SLIDE BAR

SEAT-BACK ANGLE

Reverse this procedure to return the

front and rear seats to the upright

position. Make sure you install the

head restraints and securely lock the

seats before driving.

ADJUSTMENT LEVER

You can recline the seat-backs on the 2. Remove the head restraints from

front seats so they are level with the

rear seat cushions, making a large

cushioned area. To do this:

the front seats (see page 80).

Make sure the removed head

restraints are securely stored.

When you return the seat-back to

the upright position, hold the seat-

back to keep it from going up too

quickly.

1. Adjust the rear seats as far back

as they will go.

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Folding the Rear Seats Down

The rear seat-back can be folded

down to give more cargo room. Each

side folds down separately, so you

can still carry a passenger in the rear

seat.

You can also fold up each of the rear

seats separately to create further

cargo space (see page 83 ).

LATCH PLATE

RELEASE LEVER

When you are folding the right half

of the rear seat, use the key to

release the center seat belt from the

detachable anchor (see page 85 ).

Allow the seat belt to retract into the

holder on the ceiling and store the

buckles in it.

2. Lower the head restraint to its

lowest position.

3. Pull up on the release lever on the

outside of the seat-back.

4. Fold the seat-back forward.

Do not put any heavy items on the

seat-back when it is folded.

BUCKLE

1. Push the seat belt buckles into the

seat cushion.

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Reverse this procedure to return the

seat-back to the upright position.

Make sure the seat is secured and

the seat belt in front of the seat-back

before driving.

Folding the Rear Seat Up

LOCK RELEASE STRAP

SLIDE BAR

To fold up the rear seat:

3. Unlock the seat from the floor by

pulling the lock release strap

under the seat cushion’s back

edge, then lift the rear of the seat.

You cannot fold up the rear seat if

it is not latched securely in the

rearmost position.

1. Pull up the bar under the seat

cushion and slide the rear seat

backward. The rear seat will not

fold up if it is not back as far as it

will go.

2. Follow steps 1 through 4 on page

82 for folding down the seat-

back.

4. Slide the seat forward.

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Seats

Reverse this procedure to return the

seat to the upright position.

Make sure the seat is securely

latched before driving.

When you are not using the

fastening strap, roll up the strap and

store it properly into the slit on the

seat-back.

HOOK

Make sure all rear shoulder belts are

positioned in front of the rear seat-

backs.

FASTENING

STRAP

ANCHOR

In the center seating position of the

rear seat, be sure the detachable

anchor is latched securely before

Pull out the fastening strap from

the slit on the seat-back. Move the

front seat forward slightly, then

attach the anchor on the fastening

strap to the hook on the bottom of

the front seat. Adjust the front

seat to the desired position.

Make sure that the folded up rear

seat does not interfere with the front

passenger’s seat-back. This will

cause the front passenger’s weight

sensors to work improperly (see

page 25 ). Also check the passenger

airbag off indicator to assure proper

operation of the passenger’s

advanced front airbag.

5.

using the seat belt (see page ).

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Make sure all items in the cargo area

are secured. Loose items can fly

forward and cause injury if you have

to brake hard (See

on page 150 ).

Carrying Cargo

6. Pull the fastening strap tab toward

the slit to tighten the strap, and

make sure the seat is secure.

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Detachable Anchor

SMALL LATCH

PLATE

SMALL BUCKLE

The seat belt in the rear center seat

is equipped with a detachable anchor.

This allows the center seat belt to be

unlatched when the right side of the

rear seat is folded.

Using a seat belt with the

detachable anchor unlatched

increases the chance of serious

injury or death in a crash.

TRIANGLE

MARKS

To unlatch the detachable anchor,

insert a key into the slot on the side

of the small buckle. Line up the

triangle marks on the plate and

buckle when reattaching the belt and

buckle.

Line up the triangle marks on the

small latch plate and buckle when

reattaching the belt and buckle.

Before using the seat belt,

make sure the detachable

anchor is correctly latched.

Tug on the seat belt to verify that

the detachable anchor is securely

latched. Make sure the seat belt is

not twisted.

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Seat Heaters, Power Windows

Seat Heaters

Do not use the seat heaters when the Power Windows

engine is off or when idling for a

DRIVER’S SEAT HEATER SWITCH

DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

long period of time. They can drain

the battery, making your vehicle

hard to start.

MAIN SWITCH

PASSENGER’S SEAT HEATER SWITCH

If equipped

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

(II) position to raise or lower any

window. To open the window, push

the switch down and hold it. Release

the switch when you want to stop the

window. Pull back on the switch and

hold it to close the window.

Both front seats are equipped with

seat heaters in the seat bottoms only.

Because of sensors for the side

airbag system, there are no heaters

in the seat-back in either the driver

or passenger seats. The ignition

switch must be in the ON (II)

position to use them. Push the

heater switch to turn the power on or

off. The indicators will come on and

remain on while the heaters are on.

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Power Windows

have children in the vehicle so they

do not injure themselves by

operating the windows

If your vehicle’s battery is

disconnected or goes dead, or the

driver’s window fuse is removed, the

AUTO function will be disabled. The

power window system needs to be

reset after reconnecting the battery

or installing the fuse.

Closing a power window on

someone’s hands or fingers can

cause serious injury.

unintentionally.

AUTO REVERSE － If the driver’s

window senses any obstacle while it

is closing automatically, it will

reverse direction, and then stop. To

close the window, remove the

obstacle, then use the window switch

again.

Make sure your passengers are

away from the windows before

closing them.

1. Start the engine. Push down and

hold the driver’s window switch

until the window is fully open.

AUTO － To open or close the

driver’s window, push or pull the

window switch firmly down or up to

the second detent, and release it.

The window will automatically go up

or down all the way. To stop the

window, pull or push the window

switch briefly.

2. Pull and hold the driver’s window

switch to close the window

completely, then hold the switch

for about 2 seconds.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the

window is almost closed. You should

always check that all passengers and

objects are away from the window

before closing it.

If the power windows do not operate

properly after resetting, have your

vehicle checked by your dealer.

When you push the MAIN switch in,

the switch is OFF, and the passenger

windows cannot be raised or lowered.

To cancel this feature, push on the

switch again to get it to pop out.

Keep the MAIN switch off when you

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Moonroof, Mirrors

Moonroof

hold the bottom of the switch

Mirrors

(

).

Opening or closing the

moonroof on someone’s hands

or fingers can cause serious

injury.

TAB

Make sure all hands and fingers

are clear of the moonroof

before opening or closing it.

If equipped

Keep the inside and outside mirrors

clean and adjusted for best visibility.

Be sure to adjust the mirrors before

you start driving.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

(II) position, and use the switch

under the left dashboard vent to

operate the moonroof.

If you try to open the moonroof in

below-freezing temperatures, or when

it is covered with snow or ice, you can

damage the moonroof panel or motor.

The inside mirror has day and night

positions. The night position reduces

glare from headlights behind you.

Flip the tab on the bottom edge of

the mirror to select the day or night

position.

To tilt up the back of the moonroof,

press and hold the center button

(

).

To close the moonroof, press and

hold the top of the switch (

To open the moonroof, press and

).

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