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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Power Windows

Express-Down Window

Sun Visors

The driver’s window also has an express-

down feature.

This switch is labeled AUTO. Press the

switch then release it and the driver’s win-

dow will go all the way down.

To stop the window while it is lowering,

press the switch again. To raise the win-

dow, pull up and hold the switch.

Window Lockout

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If your vehicle has this feature, the power

To block out glare, you can swing down the

window switches are located on the arm-

visors. You can also remove them from the

rest on the driver’s door. In addition, each

center mount and swing them to the side.

passenger door has a switch for its own

window. The ignition must be ON to use

Visor Vanity Mirror

the power windows.

Your vehicle has vanity mirrors located on

the back of the sun visors. Swing down the

To lower a window, press and hold the

sun visor to expose the vanity mirror.

switch till the window reaches the desired

position. To raise the window, pull up and

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hold the switch until the window reaches

the desired position.

The driver’s power window controls also

include a lockout button.

Press the lockout button to disable the

front and rear passenger window switches.

The driver can still operate all the windows

with the lock on. Press the lockout button

again to return to normal window opera-

tion.

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Theft-Deterrent Systems

The theft-deterrent system will not arm

when you lock the doors using the key or

Vehicle theft is big business, especially in

the manual door lock. It arms only when

some cities. Although your vehicle has a

you use the remote keyless entry transmit-

number of theft-deterrent features, we

ter.

know that nothing we put on it can make it

impossible to steal.

Disarming the System

To disarm the system, do the following:

Theft-Deterrent System

Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent

• Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s front

system.

door using the key, or

A

• Press the Unlock button on the transmit-

Arming the System

ter.

To arm the system, do the following:

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- The LED on the transmitter will flash

1) Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK

once.

and remove the key from the ignition. If

- The security light (A) will flash once

- All of the doors will unlock.

the key is inserted in the ignition switch,

every 0.8 seconds to indicate that the

- The hazard warning lamps will flash

the transmitter will not operate the theft-

theft-deterrent system is armed. The

twice.

deterrent system.

security light is located on the driver’s

- The theft-deterrent mode will deacti-

2) Close the doors, the windows, the

door lock.

vate.

hood, and the trunk. Make sure the win-

dows are closed, as the system can be

To avoid activating the alarm by accident,

How the System Alarm is Activated

activated even if the windows are open.

do the following:

If a door or the trunk is opened without the

3) Lock the doors using the remote key-

key or the remote keyless entry transmitter,

• Lock the vehicle with the key or the man-

less entry transmitter. The transmitter

the horn will sound and the lamps will flash

ual door lock after the doors are closed if

must be used to activate the theft-deter-

for up to 30 seconds.

you don’t want to arm the theft-deterrent

rent system.

system.

The theft-deterrent system won’t arm if you

- The LED on the transmitter will flash

• Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s front

lock the doors with the key or use the man-

once.

door with the key or use the remote key-

ual door lock. It activates only if you use

- All of the doors will lock.

less entry transmitter. Pressing the

the remote keyless entry transmitter.

- The hazard warning lamps will flash

UNLOCK button on the remote keyless

If the door is not opened or if the engine is

once and the horn will chirp.

entry transmitter disables the theft-deter-

not started within 30 seconds after disarm-

– The theft-deterrent mode will activate.

rent system. Unlocking a door any other

ing the system with the transmitter, all of

way will activate the alarm when a door

the doors will automatically lock and the

or the trunk is opened.

theft-deterrent mode will reactivate.

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Starting and Operating Your

Ignition Positions

LOCK:

This position locks your steering wheel,

Vehicle

ignition, automatic transmission shift lever

and automatic transmission. This is the

New Vehicle Break-In

only position from which you can remove

the key. For easier key operation when

CAUTION

unlocking the steering wheel, move the

Your vehicle doesn’t need an elabo-

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steering wheel back and forth while turning

rate

“break-in.” But it will perform

the key to the ACC position.

better in the long run if you follow

With the key in the ignition switch, you can

ACC (ACCESSORY):

these guidelines:

turn the key to four different positions.

This position operates some of your elec-

•

Don’t drive at any one speed - fast

trical accessories, such as the radio, but

or slow - for the first 500 miles (805

WARNING

not the ventilation fan. Press in the switch

km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.

as you turn it away from you.

On manual transmission vehicles,

•

Avoid making hard stops for the

first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Dur-

turning the key to LOCK and remov-

ON:

ing this time your new brake linings

ing it will lock the steering column

This is the position to which the switch

aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops

and result in a loss of ability to steer

returns after you start your engine and

with new linings can mean prema-

the vehicle. This could cause a colli-

release the key. The switch stays in ON

ture wear and earlier replacement.

sion. If you need to turn the engine

when the engine is running. But even when

Follow this break-in guideline every

off while the vehicle is moving, turn

the engine is not running, you can use ON

time you get new brake linings.

the key only to ACC. Don’t push the

to operate your electrical accessories, and

key in while the vehicle is moving.

to display some instrument panel warning

lights.

CAUTION

START:

This position starts the engine. When the

If your key seems stuck in LOCK and

engine starts, release the key. The ignition

you can’t turn it, be sure you are

switch will return to ON for normal driving.

using the correct key; if so, is it all

Do not turn the key to START if the engine

the way in? If it is, then turn the steer-

is running.

ing wheel left and right while you turn

the key hard. Turn the key only with

Even if the engine is not running, ACC and

your hand. Using a tool to force it

ON allow you to operate electrical acces-

could break the key or the ignition

sories, such as the radio.

switch. If none of these works, then

your vehicle needs service.

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Starting Your Engine

CAUTION

CAUTION

Automatic Transmission

Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEU-

Holding your key in START for longer

Your engine is designed to work with

TRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any

than 15 seconds at a time will cause

the electronics in your vehicle. If you

other position - that’s a safety feature. To

your battery to be drained much

add electrical parts or accessories,

restart when you’re already moving, use

sooner. And the excessive heat can

you could change the way the engine

NEUTRAL (N) only.

damage your starter motor. Wait

operates. Before adding electrical

about 15 seconds between each try

equipment, check with your SUZUKI

CAUTION

to help avoid draining your battery or

dealer. If you don’t, your engine

damaging your starter.

might not perform properly.

Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your

vehicle is moving. If you do, you

2)

If it doesn’t start, wait about 15 seconds

Automatic Transmission Operation

could damage the transmission. Shift

and try again to start the engine by

If your vehicle is equipped with an auto-

to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is

turning the ignition key to START. Wait

matic transmission, the shift lever is

stopped.

about 15 seconds between each try.

located on the console between the seats.

When your engine has run about 10

Manual Transmission

seconds to warm up, your vehicle is

The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL

ready to be driven. Don’t “race” your

and the parking brake engaged. Hold the

engine when it’s cold. If the weather is

clutch pedal to the floor and start the

below freezing (32°F or 0°C), let the

engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch

engine run for a few minutes to warm

pedal is not all the way down.

up.

3)

If your engine still won’t start (or starts

Starting Your Engine

but then stops), it could be flooded with

1) With your foot off the accelerator pedal,

too much gasoline. Try pushing your

turn your ignition key to START. When

accelerator pedal all the way to the floor

the engine starts, let go of the key. The

and holding it there as you hold the key

idle speed will go down as your engine

in START for about three seconds. If

gets warm.

the vehicle starts briefly but then stops

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again, do the same thing, but this time

keep the pedal down for five or six sec-

Movement between certain positions

onds. This clears the extra gasoline

requires pushing the shift lever to the pas-

from the engine.

senger side while shifting. This prevents

you from changing positions unexpectedly

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SECOND (2):

This position gives you more power than

CAUTION

THIRD (3) but lower fuel economy. You can

If your front wheels won’t turn, don’t

use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help con-

Economy

Medium

Sport

try to drive. This might happen if you

trol your speed as you go down steep

were stuck in very deep sand or mud

mountain roads, but then you would also

Load 1

or were up against a solid object. You

want to use your brakes off and on.

could damage your transmission.

Also, if you stop when going uphill,

Load 2

CAUTION

don’t hold your vehicle there with

Don’t drive in SECOND (2) at speeds

only the accelerator pedal. This could

over 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can

overheat and damage the transmis-

damage your transmission. Use

sion. Use your brakes to hold your

Load 3

THIRD

(3) or AUTOMATIC OVER-

vehicle in position on a hill.

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DRIVE (D) as much as possible. Don’t

shift into SECOND (2) unless you are

Fuzzy Function

•

Driver adaptive shift patterns are acti-

going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h)

Your automatic transmission will automati-

vated for a minimum time.

or you can damage your engine.

cally select a adaptive shift pattern using

•

“Load 1” is designed for a driving on

fuzzy logic.

moderate road gradients.

FIRST (1):

•

“Load 2” is active while going up steep

•

Economy mode is applied as often as

This position gives you even more power

hills.

possible.

than SECOND (2) but lower fuel economy.

•

“Load 3” is intended for downhill driving

You can use it on very steep hills, or in

for better engine braking.

deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put

in FIRST (1), the transmission won’t shift

CAUTION

into first gear until the vehicle is going

slowly enough.

The first few shifts may be somewhat

rough on a new vehicle. This is nor-

mal condition and shift feel will

improve soon because the automatic

transmission control system per-

forms adaptation functions.

Emergency Operation

If the automatic transmission experiences

a malfunction, the malfunction indicator

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lamp (MIL) or the HOLD mode light may

return to normal automatic transmission

Driving like manual transmission

come on or may blink. In this situation,

operation.

When in the hold mode condition, you can

automatic shifting can be canceled or can

use the automatic transmission as a 4-

When the hold mode is activated,

the

default to a severe condition mode.

speed manual transmission.

transmission operates as follows:

You should consult your SUZUKI dealer

Manual Transmission Operation

and have the problem repaired as soon as

Selector Lever

Gear range

possible when this condition occurs.

Position

Five-Speed

th

2^nd ↔ 3^rd ↔ 4

Hold Mode

D

(mainly 4^th gear)

R

1

3

5

You can select this mode to drive with

some characteristics of a manual transmis-

2^nd ↔ 3^rd

sion. With the HOLD mode turned on, the

3

(mainly 3^rd gear)

automatic transmission will stay in a spe-

cific gear range.

2

2^nd

(fixed)

2

4

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1

1^st (fixed)

This is your shift pattern.

Function Features of HOLD Mode

Here’s how to operate your manual trans-

mission:

Winter function

When a vehicle is on a slippery road such

FIRST (1):

as one that is covered with snow, mud etc.,

Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST

the vehicle can easily overcome the slip-

(1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal

pery road conditions by activating the hold

as you press the accelerator pedal.

mode with the transmission selector lever

You can shift into FIRST (1) when you’re

in the D, 3 or 2-position.

going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you’ve

come to a complete stop and it’s hard to

To avoid busy shifting

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shift into FIRST (1), put the shift lever in

Fuzzy logic is applied to avoid busy shifting

NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. Press

in most hilly driving conditions. Using the

Press the HOLD button on the shift lever to

the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into

HOLD button & shifting into the 3-position

turn on the HOLD mode.

FIRST (1).

are other ways to avoid busy shifting in

case fuzzy logic is not sufficient.

While on, the HOLD indicator light on the

SECOND (2):

instrument panel will light up. See “Hold

Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the

Mode Light” in section 3. Press the button

accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND

again to turn off the HOLD mode, and

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(2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal

Shift Speed

lever up until you can press the release

as you press the accelerator pedal.

button. Hold the release button in as you

WARNING

move the brake lever all the way down.

THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5):

If you skip a gear when you down-

Shift into THIRD

(3), FOURTH (4) and

Winter parking tip

shift, you could lose control of your

FIFTH (5), the same way you do for SEC-

Under cold weather conditions, the parking

vehicle. You could injure yourself or

OND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal

brake can freeze in the engaged position.

others. Don’t shift down more than

as you press the accelerator pedal.

This is most likely to happen if the brakes

one gear at a time when you down-

are wet.

To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and

shift.

press the brake pedal. Just before the

If there is a risk that the parking brake may

vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and

Parking Brake

freeze after driving through water deep

brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL.

enough to wet brake components or after

having the vehicle washed:

NEUTRAL:

1) Apply the parking brake only tempo-

Use this position when you start or idle

rarily while you put the gear selector

your engine.

lever in PARK (P) (for automatic tran-

saxle) or in first or reverse gear

(for

REVERSE (R):

manual transaxle).

To back up, press down the clutch pedal,

2) Block the rear wheels with wedge

lift up the ring on the shift lever and shift

blocks.

into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch

3) Release the parking brake.

pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator

pedal.

CAUTION

CAUTION

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Driving with the parking brake on can

cause your rear brakes to overheat.

Shift into REVERSE

(R) only after

The parking brake lever is located between

You may have to replace them, and

your vehicle is stopped. Shifting into

the bucket seats.

you could also damage other parts of

REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is

your vehicle. Verify that the parking

moving could damage your transmis-

To set the parking brake, hold the brake

brake is fully released and the brake

sion. The repairs would not be cov-

pedal down and pull up on the parking

warning light is off before driving.

ered by your warranty.

brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake

system warning light will come on.

Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the

To release the parking brake, hold the

parking brake, for parking your vehicle.

brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake

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Shifting Into Park (P)

Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine

Torque Lock

(Automatic Transmission)

Running

If you are parking on a hill and you don’t

shift your transmission into PARK (P) prop-

WARNING

WARNING

erly, the weight of the vehicle may put too

much force on the parking pawl in the

It is dangerous to get out of your

It can be dangerous to leave your

transmission. You may find it difficult to pull

vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in

vehicle with the engine running. Your

the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is

PARK (P) with the parking brake

vehicle could move suddenly if the

called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock,

firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t

shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)

set the parking brake and then shift into

leave your vehicle when the engine is

with the parking brake firmly set.

PARK (P) properly before you leave the

running unless you have to. If you

And, if you leave the vehicle with the

driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting

have left the engine running, the

engine running, it could overheat and

Into Park (P)” in this section.

vehicle can move suddenly. You or

even catch fire. You or others could

others could be injured. To be sure

be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle

When you are ready to drive, move the

your vehicle won’t move, even when

with the engine running.

shift lever out of PARK

(P) before you

you’re on fairly level ground, use the

release the parking brake.

steps that follow.

If you have to leave your vehicle with the

If torque lock does occur, you may need to

engine running, be sure your vehicle is in

have another vehicle push yours a little

1)

Hold the brake pedal down and set the

PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly

uphill to take some of the pressure from

parking brake.

set before you leave it. After you’ve moved

the parking pawl in the transmission, so

2)

Move the shift lever into PARK (P) posi-

the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regu-

you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).

tion.

lar brake pedal down. Then, see if you can

3)

Turn the ignition key to LOCK.

move the shift lever away from PARK (P)

Shifting Out of Park (P)

4)

Remove the key and take it with you. If

without first pushing the button. If you can,

(Automatic Transmission)

you can leave your vehicle with the igni-

it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully

Your vehicle has a brake transmission shift

tion key in your hand, your vehicle is in

locked into PARK (P).

interlock system which locks the shift lever

PARK (P).

in PARK (P) when the ignition is in the

LOCK position. You have to apply your reg-

ular brakes before you can shift from PARK

(P) when the ignition is in the ON position.

See “Automatic Transmission Operation” in

this section.

If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) while

you hold the brake pedal down, try this:

1) Set the parking brake fully.

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2)

Turn the key to LOCK and remove the

Parking Your Vehicle

Parking Over Things That Can Burn

key from the ignition switch.

(Manual Transmission)

3)

Remove the hole cover from the shift

Before leaving your vehicle, do the follow-

lock slot with a screwdriver

ing:

1) Hold the brake pedal down and firmly

apply the parking brake.

2) Fully press in the clutch pedal and

place the shift lever into the appropriate

position as stated below:

- When parking on level ground, place

the shift lever into FIRST

(1) or

REVERSE (R).

- When parking downhill, place the shift

lever in REVERSE (R).

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- When parking uphill, place the shift

lever in FIRST (1).

3) After shifting to the appropriate posi-

WARNING

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tion, turn the ignition key to LOCK,

Things that can burn could touch hot

remove the key and release the clutch.

4)

Insert the key into the shift lock slot and

exhaust parts under your vehicle and

press and hold it.

ignite. Don’t park over papers,

5)

Shift to NEUTRAL (N).

leaves, dry grass or other things that

6)

Remove the key from the slot, insert it

can burn.

into the ignition switch and start the

engine.

7)

Apply and hold the regular brake fully

and release the parking brake.

8)

Shift to the drive gear you want.

9)

Have your vehicle fixed as soon as you

can.

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Mirrors

Outside Manual Mirror

Outside Power Mirrors

The outside rearview mirrors should be

Manual Rearview Mirror

adjusted so you can see a little of the side

When you are sitting in a comfortable driv-

of your vehicle when you are sitting in a

ing position, adjust the mirror so you can

comfortable driving position.

see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the

mirror in the center to move it up or down

and from side to side.

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If your vehicle has this feature, the control

for the power mirrors is located on the

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driver’s side door trim.

Move the outside power mirror control to

Adjust the outside mirrors with the control

“L” to adjust the left mirror and to “R” to

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levers on the driver’s and passenger’s

adjust the right mirror. If you place the con-

doors.

trol in the center position, no movement of

The day/night adjustment allows you to

The outside rearview mirrors can be folded

the mirror will occur. To adjust a mirror,

adjust the mirror to avoid glare from any

flat against the side of the vehicle by push-

press the corresponding edges located on

headlamps behind you. Push or pull the

ing them toward the vehicle.

the four-way control pad to move the mirror

tab for daytime/night use.

in the direction that you want it to go. The

ignition must be to ON to adjust the mir-

rors.

The outside rearview mirrors can be folded

flat against the side of the vehicle by push-

ing them toward the vehicle.

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Outside Convex Mirror

Storage Areas

Cupholder(s)

Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A

The cupholders are located in the center

convex mirror’s surface is curved so you

Glove Box

console and in the rear seat center arm-

can see more from the driver’s seat.

The glove box is located in front of the pas-

rest.

senger’s seat on the instrument panel.

WARNING

A convex mirror can make things

(like other vehicles) look farther away

than they really are. If you cut too

sharply into the right lane, you could

hit a vehicle on your right. Check

your inside mirror or glance over

your shoulder before changing lanes.

Outside Heated Mirrors

If your vehicle has this feature, when you

operate the rear window defogger, the

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heated driver’s and passenger’s outside

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power mirrors are warmed to help clear

To use the front cupholder, move the inner

them of ice and snow. See “Rear Window

Open the glove box by pulling the bottom

support forward or backward. If your vehi-

and Outside Mirror Defogger” under “Cli-

of the handle upward. Close the glove box

cle has rear cupholders, push down the

mate Control System” in section 3 for more

with a firm push.

rear seat center armrest to use them.

information.

WARNING

Never drive with the glove box lid

open. It could cause injury if an acci-

dent occurs.

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Sunglasses Storage Compartment

Front Storage Area

Front Armrest Storage Area

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The sunglasses storage compartment is

Your vehicle may have a sliding storage

Your vehicle has a front armrest storage

located above the driver’s door.

tray located under the front passenger

area. To open the storage area, pull up on

seat. To use the tray, pull up on the end of

the lift lever and raise the lid. To close the

To open the sunglasses storage compart-

the tray and pull it toward the instrument

storage area, lower the lid and push it

ment, pull down and hold the upper part of

panel. Push the tray toward the seat to

down until it latches securely.

the cover. To close the compartment, let go

return it to its original position.

of the cover and the compartment will

Rear Seat Armrest

automatically close.

Your vehicle’s rear seat armrest may con-

tain two cupholders. To access the cup-

holders, pull the armrest down from the

rear seatback.

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Floor Net (Wagon only)

Side Storage Box (Wagon only)

Under Floor Bins (Wagon only)

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If your vehicle has a floor net, the floor net

Side storage boxes are located in the left

There are various bins under the luggage

can help keep small loads from moving

and right side of luggage area.

compartment floor.

during sharp turns or quick starts and

To access the floor bins, pull the floor mat

To open the side storage box, pull the han-

stops.

handle upward.

dle on the side storage box door.

Hang the four net hooks in the metal rings

To close it, firmly push the door.

CAUTION

on the each corner of the floor.

Do not allow items in the bins to

extend above the top of the bin. Oth-

erwise, the bin or luggage floor may

be damaged.

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Luggage Compartment Cover

To remove the cover, release the handle

(Wagon only)

after pulling it toward you a little. The cover

WARNING

retracts automatically.

Using a razor blade or sharp object to

clear the inside rear window or wind-

Roof Rack (Wagon only)

shield glass may damage the antenna

The roof rack can be used to conveniently

and/or the rear window defogger.

carry additional cargo, or bulky items, such

Repairs would not be covered by

as bicycles, which are better carried out-

your warranty. Do not clear the inside

side than inside.

of the rear window or windshield with

sharp objects.

WARNING

A loaded roof rack changes the vehi-

WARNING

cle’s center of gravity. Do not drive at

high speeds. Take precautions when

Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting

driving in crosswinds. Failure to fol-

with metallic film. The metallic film in

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low this caution can result in vehicle

some tinting materials will interfere

damage and personal injury.

with or distort the incoming radio

Luggage or other cargo placed in the lug-

gage compartment can be hidden from

reception. Any damage caused to

view by the luggage compartment cover.

Antenna

your backglass antenna due to metal-

For the Sedan models, an antenna is inte-

lic tinting materials will not be cov-

CAUTION

grated with the rear window defogger,

ered by your warranty.

located in the rear window. For the Wagon

Do not carry items on top of the lug-

models, an antenna is located in the wind-

If you choose to add a cellular telephone to

gage compartment cover, even if they

shield glass. Be sure that the inside sur-

your vehicle, and the antenna needs to be

are small and light. Objects on top of

face of the rear window or windshield glass

attached to the glass, be sure that you do

the cover could be thrown about in an

is not scratched and that the lines on the

not damage the grid lines for the antenna.

accident, causing injury, or could

glass are not damaged. If the inside sur-

There is enough space between the lines

obstruct the driver’s rear view.

face is damaged, it could interfere with

to attach a cellular telephone antenna with-

radio reception.

out interfering with radio reception.

To close the cover, pull the handle of the

Because this antenna is built into your rear

Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting to

cover toward you and then insert the

window or windshield glass, there is a

the back glass. The metallic film in some

retainer into the slot located on both sides

reduced risk of damage caused by car

tinting materials will interfere with or distort

of the tailgate opening.

washes and vandals.

the incoming radio reception. Care must

be taken when cleaning the rear window or

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