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Trip Information Display
nDisplay information
lOutside temperature (shown)
lAverage fuel consumption
lCurrent fuel consumption
lDriving range
lAverage vehicle speed
lBarometer
lAltimeter
lElapsed time
nChanging the trip information display
The display changes sequentially each time the
“MODE” button is pressed.
Roll Sensing Of Curtain Shield Airbags
Off Switch
Push the “RSCA OFF” switch for a few seconds
with the ignition switch in the “ON” position.
The “RSCA OFF” indicator light will come on,
and the curtain shield airbags and seat belt
pretensioners will not activate in the event of a
vehicle rollover.
Push the switch again to turn roll sensing back on.
The following information concerning your vehicle is displayed.
This switch should only be used in situations where airbag inflation is not desired (such as
extreme off-road driving).
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Center Differential Lock Switch
To lock the center differential, push the switch.
The center differential lock and “VSC OFF”
indicator lights come on.
To unlock the center differential, push the switch
again.
Tire Pressure Warning Select Switch
Switches between the “MAIN” and “2nd” sets of
tire ID codes registered in the system.
Cigarette Lighter
To use, push in the cigarette lighter. When it has
heated sufficiently, it will automatically pop out
ready for use.
Use the center differential lock function if the vehicle’s wheels become stuck, or when driv-
ing on a slippery or bumpy surface.
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Powe r O u t l e t s
n12V DC
Designed for use with car accessories. The igni-
tion switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” posi-
tion for this power outlet to be used.
n115V AC
Designed for use with electrical appliances. The
ignition switch must be in the “ON” position to
use this power outlet.
To use the power outlet, push the “AC 115V”
switch on the instrument panel.
Four-Wheel Drive Control Lever
“L” (low speed position)
Use this position for maximum power and
traction.
“N” (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehi-
cle must be stopped.
“H” (high speed position)
Use this position for normal driving on all types
of roads.
To shift between “H” and “L”, stop the vehicle, put
the shift lever in “N” and move the four-wheel
drive control lever.
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
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Damping Mode Select Switch
For driving on bumpy roads
For ordinary driving (city traffic etc.)
For moderate high speed driving
For high speed driving and sporty driving such
as on winding mountain roads.
Rear Height Control Switch
Steps up one mode.
Steps down one mode.
“H” (high) mode:For driving on bumpy roads or
through water.
“N” (normal) mode:For ordinary driving.
“L” (low) mode:Allows easy access to the vehi-
cle.
“DAC” Switch
lShift the four-wheel drive control lever to the
“L” position.
lPush the “DAC” switch to turn the system on.
lIf traveling at 15 mph (25 km/h) or less,
release the accelerator or brake pedal to acti-
vate the system.
To make full use of the engine brake, putting the
transmission in “L” or “2” is recommended.
Push the “DAC” switch again to turn the system
off.
Adjusts the damping effect on the shock absorbers.
Soft Hard
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Switches between high, normal and low rear height air suspension control modes.
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The Downhill Assist Control system helps to control vehicle speed when driving down
steep slopes.
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Fog Lights ................................................................. 31
Windshield Wipers and Washers .................... 32
Rear Window Wiper and Washer ................... 32
Rear Window and Outside Rear View
Mirror Defoggers................................................. 33
Instrument Panel Light Control ....................... 33
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Headlights
The side marker, parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.
The headlights and parking lights turn on/off
automatically in accordance with ambient light
levels.
To engage the high beams, push the lever forward.
To flash the high beams, pull the lever and hold.
Fog Lights
The fog lights can be used only when the head-
lights (low beam) are on.
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Windshield Wipers and Washers
AUTO: automatic operation*
LO: low speed
HI: high speed
*: Sensitivity can be adjusted by turning the band.
To spray washer fluid, pull the lever.
The wipers will operate automatically.
INT: intermittent operation*
LO: low speed
HI: high speed
*: Wiper speed can be adjusted by turning the
band.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
Low speed (intermittent) operation
High speed operation
Washer operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
AUTO
LO
HI
INT
LO
HI
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