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uuRemote Control and Wireless Headphone Care*uReplacing the Battery
Maintenance
If there is no sound coming from th e wireless headphone, replace the battery.
1. Remove the screw.
2. Open the cover.
3. Make sure to replace  the battery with the 
correct polarity.
■Wireless Headphone
Battery type: AAA
Cover
Battery
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Maintenance
Heating and Cooling System*/Climate Control System* Maintenance
Air Conditioning
To ensure proper and safe operation, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE 
J2845) recommends that the refrigerant system only be serviced by trained and 
certified technicians.
Never repair or replace the air conditio ning evaporator (cooling coil) with one 
removed from a used or salvaged vehicle.
New replacement mobile air conditioning  evaporators must be certified (and 
labeled) as meeting SAE...

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Maintenance
Cleaning
Interior Care
Use a damp cloth with a mixture of mild detergent and warm water to remove dirt. 
Use a clean cloth to remove detergent residue.
Use a soft brush with a mixture of mild soap  and warm water to clean the seat belts. 
Let the belts air dry. Wipe the openings of the seat belt anchors using a clean cloth.
Wipe using a glass cleaner.
■Cleaning Seat Belts
1 Interior Care
Do not spill liquids inside the vehicle.
Electrical devices and systems may malfunction if 
liquids...

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uuCleaning uInterior Care
Maintenance
The front and second row passenger’s floor 
mats hook over the floo r anchors, which keep 
the mats from sliding fo rward. To remove a 
mat for cleaning, turn th e anchor knobs to the 
unlock position. When reinstalling the mat 
after cleaning, turn the knobs to the lock 
position.
Do not put additional floor mats on top of 
the anchored mat.
Vacuum dirt and dust from the leather frequ ently. Pay close attention to the pleats 
and seams. Clean the leather with a...

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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Maintenance
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehi cle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a 
painted surface can result in body rust. If  you find a scratch, promptly repair it.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more  frequently when driving in the following 
conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or  tree sap are stuck to painted...

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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Maintenance
A good coat of automotive body wax helps protect your vehicle’s paint from the 
elements. Wax will wear off over time and expose your vehicle’s paint to the 
elements, so reapply as necessary.
If you get gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery fluid on resin coated parts, they 
may be stained or the coating may peel. Prom ptly wipe it away using a soft cloth and 
clean water.
Wipe using a glass cleaner.
Aluminum is susceptible to deterioration caused...

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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Maintenance
The inside lenses of exterior lights (headlig hts, brake lights, etc.) may fog temporarily 
if you have driven in the rain, or after the vehicle has been run through a car wash. 
Dew condensation also may build up inside  the lenses when there is a significant 
enough difference between the ambient and  inside lens temperatures (similar to 
vehicle windows fogging up in rainy conditions). These conditions are natural 
processes, not structural design problems in...

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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 608
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 609
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 617
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 618
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 619
Shift Lever Does Not Move*............ 620
Jump Starting...

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Handling the Unexpected
Tools
Types of Tools
1Types of Tools
The tools are stored in the cargo area.
Wheel Nut Wrench/
Jack Handle
Jack
Jack Handle Bar
Funnel
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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually 
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact 
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possib le to have the full-size tire repaired or 
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, non-slip pery surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Change the gear position to 
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights...