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Economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 2
Driving, alcohol and drugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3
Safe driving techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3
Running-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 5
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 6
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 7
Steering wheel height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 8
Inside rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 9
Outside rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 10
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 14
Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 17
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 18
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 21
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 23
Automatic transmission INVECS-II
Sports Mode 4A/T (Intelligent & Innovative
Vehicle Electronic Control System II) . . . . . . . .4- 26
Braking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 35
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 36
Power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 40Active stability control (ASC)*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 41
Auto-speed (cruise) control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 45
Corner sensor system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 51
Cargo loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 57
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 60
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4 Inside rear-view mirror
E00600800425
Adjust the rear-view mirror only after making any seat adjust-
ments so you have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
Adjust the rear-view mirror to maximize the view through the
rear window.To adjust the vertical mirror positionIt is possible to move the mirror up and down to adjust its posi-
tion.
●When releasing the tilt lock lever, move it to the
release position (2) and hold the steering wheel by
hand to prevent it falling to the lowest position.
WARNING
!
WARNING
!●Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view mirror while
driving. This can be dangerous.
Always adjust the mirror before driving.
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To reduce the glareThe lever (A) at the bottom of the mirror can be used to adjust
the mirror to reduce the glare from the headlamps of vehicles
behind you during night driving.
Outside rear-view mirrors
E00600900455
On the driver’s seat side, a compound curved-surface mirror if
so equipped is used, while on the front passenger’s seat side, a
single curved-surface mirror is used.
While the single curved-surface mirror has a fixed curvature,
the compound curved-surface mirror has different curvatures
between the inner and outer sides of the boundary line (A).
The inner side of the boundary line provides the same vision as
that available from an ordinary door mirror.
However, the outer side of the boundary line provides a wider
vision than an ordinary door mirror.
1- Normal
2- Anti-glare
1- Compound curved-surface mirror
2- Single curved-surface mirror
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To adjust the mirror position
E00601000134
The outside rear-view mirrors can be operated when the igni-
tion switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
WARNING
!●The sense of distance that you get from an object
you see on the inner side of the mirror boundary line
differs from the sense of distance that you get from
an object you see on the outer side.
An object you see on the outer side of the boundary
line of the mirror will look farther away than actu-
ally is (farther away than if you see in a normal flat
mirror) as compared with an object you see on the
inner side.
WARNING
!●Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view mirrors while
driving. This can be dangerous.
Always adjust the mirrors before driving.●Your vehicle is equipped with convex type mirrors.
Please take into consideration. Objects you see in the
mirror will look smaller and farther away compared
to a normal flat mirror.
Do not use this mirror to estimate distance of follow-
ing vehicles when changing lanes.
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Place the lever (A) to the same side as the mirror whose adjust-
ment is desired.NOTE●After adjustment, return the lever to (
·) position.
Press the switch (B) to the left, right, up or down to adjust the
mirror position.
To fold the mirror
E00601100441
The outside mirror can be folded in towards the side window to
prevent damage when parking in narrow areas.
L- Left outside mirror adjustment
R- Right outside mirror adjustment
1- Up
2- Down
3- Right
4- Left
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Mirror retractor switchWhen entering a restricted space, outside mirrors can be folded
away by pressing a switch inside the vehicle.
Push the switch to fold the mirrors to the rear.
To bring mirrors back into the original position, push the
switch again.
The mirrors can be extended and retracted for 30 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.
Either the mirror switch in the cabin or the remote controller of
the keyless entry system (if so equipped) can be used.
For information on the keyless entry system, refer to page 1-5.
NOTE●It is also possible to fold and return the mirrors by hand.
●When freezing has occurred and mirrors fail to operate as
intended, please refrain from repeated pushing of the
retractor switch as this action can result in burn-out of the
mirror motor circuits.Automatic extension of mirrorsIf the engine is stopped and started with the mirrors retracted,
the mirrors automatically extend for safety when the vehicle
speed reaches 30 km/h (19 mph).NOTE●If the mirrors are retracted manually or using the mirror
switch after the engine is started, they do not extend auto-
matically. Use the mirror switch to extend the mirrors, or
turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position to acti-
vate the automatic extension function.
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Heated mirrors
E00601200077
When the rear window demister switch is pressed, the outside
rear-view mirrors are demisted or defrosted. Current will flow
through the heater element inside the mirrors, thus clearing
away frost or condensation.
The indicator lamp (C) will illuminate while the demister is on.
The heater will be turned off automatically in about 20 min-
utes.
Ignition switch
E00601401076
LOCKThe engine is stopped and the steering wheel locked. The key
can be inserted and removed only when the switch is in this
position.ACCThe engine is stopped, but the electrical devices such as the
radio and cigarette lighter can be operated.ONThe engine is running, and all the vehicle’s electrical devices
can be operated.STARTThe starter motor operates. After the engine has started, release
the key and it will automatically return to the “ON” position.M/T A/T
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For pleasant driving
Ventilators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 2
Front automatic air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 7
Rear heater*/Rear cooler* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 15
Rear automatic air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 16
Important operation tips for the air conditioning . .5- 19
Air purifier (with deodorizing function) . . . . . . . .5- 20
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with
CD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 21
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 47
Handling of compact discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 49
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 52
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 52
Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 53
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 54
Cigarette lighter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 55
Accessory socket* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 57
Interior lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 58
Storage spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 63
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 68
Bottle holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 69
Card holder*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 72
Personal table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 72
Tonneau cover* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 73Coat hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 77
Luggage hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 77
Cargo net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 78
Warning triangle retaining bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 78
● For details on a vehicle equiped with a Multi Display
Station (MDS), refer to a separate operation manual.
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