Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box. You can lock the glove box with the master key or the built-in key.
WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
■Console Compartment
Pull the handle to open the console compartment.
■ Removable tray
The tray in the console compartment is
detachable.
To remove this tray, slide it forward, then pull it up.
■Beverage Holders
■ Front seat beverage holders
■ Rear seat beverage holders
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat
beverage holders.
NOTICE
Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.
■Accessory Power Sockets
The accessory power sockets can be used when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY or ON .
■ Accessory power socket (console panel)<> Open the cover to use it.
■ Accessory power socket (console
compartment)
Open the console lid and the cover to use it.
NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element.
This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps).
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket with the engine running.
When each sockets is being used simultaneously, the combined power rating of the accessories should not exceed 120 watts (10 amps).
■ Accessory power socket (cargo area)<> Open the cover to use it.
■Coat Hook
There is a coat hook on the rear left grab handle. Pull it down to use it.
The coat hook is not designed for large or heavy items.
■Cargo Hooks
Use floor cargo hooks to secure luggage in the cargo area.
There are also hooks on both sides of the cargo area.
Each hook is designed to hold up to 56.2 lbs (25.5 kg) of weight.
■Under-floor Storage Area
Pull the handle to open the cargo floor lid.
The reverse side of the cargo floor lid is waterproofed.
Flip the lid to use the water-proofed side.
■ To keep the lid open:
1. Remove the hook from the back of the
cargo floor lid.
2. Pull the hook to the hole on the side panel.
■ To keep the lid open:
1. Remove the hook from the back of the
cargo floor lid.
2. Pull the hook to the hole on the side panel.
NOTICE
Do not put objects that weigh more than 22.1 lbs (10 kg) in the removable box. Exceeding the maximum load may damage the box.
Do not leave water, soil, sand, or perishable foods in the removable box. Rotting food and dirt on the floor may cause the breakdown of electrical equipment.
■Side Storage Compartments
Pull the strap to raise the lid.
The reverse side of each lid is water-proofed.
Flip the lids, then replace each other side.
■Sunglasses Holder
To open the sunglasses holder, push and release the indent. To close, push it again until it latches.
You can store eyeglasses and other small items in this holder.
Keep the holder closed while driving except when accessing stored items.
■Center Pocket(s)*
Pull the lid to open the pocket.
■Seat Heaters*
The ignition switch must be in ON (w*1 to use the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats faster than the LO setting.
There is no heater in the passenger’s seatback due to the side airbag cutoff system.
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off.
-The appropriate indicator will be on while the seat heater is on. Briefly press the switch on the opposite side to turn the heater off. The indicator will be off.
When a comfortable temperature is reached, select LO to keep the seat warm.
WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should not use seat heaters.
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and does not automatically turn off.
See also:
Safe Driving
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Checking Tires
To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be of the proper type and
size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and properly inflated.
■ Inflation guidelines
Properly inflated tires ...
Fuel Information
■ Fuel recommendation
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher.
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking
noise
that can lead to engine damage. ...