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Overhead console

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& Glove box

6-3. Overhead console

6-4. Storage compartment

CAUTION

Always keep the storage com-

partment closed while driving to

reduce the risk of injury in the

event of a sudden stop or an

accident.

Do not store spray cans, contain-

ers with flammable or corrosive

liquids or any other dangerous

items in the storage compart-

ment.

Rotate the key clockwise to lock.

Rotate the key counterclockwise to un-

lock.

To open the console, push on the lid lightly

and it will automatically open.

To open the glove box, pull the handle.

To close it, push the lid firmly upward.

CAUTION

Before driving, ensure that the

overhead console is closed.

NOTE

The emergency key is directional. If

the key cannot be inserted, change

the direction that the grooved side is

facing and insert it again.

When your vehicle is parked in

the sun or on a warm day, the

inside of the overhead console

heats up. Avoid storing plastic or

other heat-vulnerable or flam-

mable articles such as a lighter

in the overhead console.

For models with the “keyless access

with push-button start system”, use

the emergency key to lock or unlock

the glove box.

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Take care to avoid spills. Bev-

erages, if hot, might scald you

and/or your passengers. Spilled

beverages may also damage up-

holstery or carpets.

& Center console

The center console box provides a storage

space.

When a cup in the rear passen-

ger’s cup holder contains a bev-

erage, do not fold down the rear

seatback. Otherwise, the bever-

age could spill and, if the bev-

erage is hot, it could scald you

and/or your passengers.

Rear seat’s cup holder (if equipped)

A dual cup holder is built into the armrest.

& Bottle holders

The top of the console can be used as an

armrest.

CAUTION

& Cup holders

Do not pick up a bottle from the

bottle holder or put a bottle in the

holder while you are driving, as

this may distract you and lead to

an accident.

CAUTION

Do not pick up a cup from the cup

holder or put a cup in the holder

while you are driving, as this may

distract you and lead to an acci-

dent.

When placing a beverage in a

bottle holder, make sure it is

capped. Otherwise, the beverage

could spill when opening/closing

the door or while driving and, if

the beverage is hot, it could scald

you and/or your passengers.

Front passenger’s cup holder

A dual cup holder is built into the center

console.

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Accessory power outlets

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driving.

6-5. Accessory power outlets

Electrical power (12 V DC) is available at

any of the accessory power outlets when

the ignition switch is in either the “ACC” or

“ON” position. Accessory power outlets

are located in the following places.

CAUTION

Do not place any foreign objects,

especially metal ones, such as

coins or aluminum foil, into the

accessory power outlet. That

could cause a short circuit. Al-

ways put the cap on the acces-

sory power outlet when it is not in

use.

If the plug on your electric appli-

ance is either too loose or too

tight for the accessory power

outlet, this can result in a poor

contact or cause the plug to get

stuck. Only use plugs that fit

properly.

The bottle holder equipped on each door

trim can be used to hold beverage bottles

and other items.

Power outlet below the climate control

panel

Use of an electric appliance in the

accessory power outlet for a long

period of time while the engine is

not running can cause battery

discharge.

Before driving your vehicle, make

sure that the plug and the cord on

your electrical appliance will not

interfere with shifting gears and

operating the accelerator and

brake pedals. If they do, do not

use the electrical appliance while

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