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Overview
Instruments and Controls (Driver’s area)
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Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirror switch p. 4-11
Front fog lamp switch* p. 3-66 Rear fog lamp switch p. 3-67
Combination headlamps and dipper switch p. 3-58 Turn-signal lever p. 3-65 Headlamp washer switch* p. 3-76
Supplemental restraint system-airbag (for driver’s seat) p. 2-58 Horn switch p. 3-78
Instruments p. 3-2
Windscreen wiper and washer switch p. 3-68 Rear window wiper and washer switch p. 3-75
Daytime dipper button (meter illumination control) p. 3-9
Cruise control switch* p. 4-70
Fuse box lid p. 8-29
Bonnet release lever p. 8-3
Ignition switch p. 4-14
Fuel tank filler door release lever p. 3
LHD
Hazard warning flasher switch p. 3-66
Active stability control switch p. 4-63
Steering wheel height adjustment p. 4-8
Audio switch* p. 5-70 Sonar cancel switch* p. 4-78
Headlamp levelling switch* p. 3-62
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Overview
Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirror switch p. 4-11
Combination headlamps and dipper switch p. 3-58Turn-signal lever p. 3-65 Headlamp washer switch* p. 3-76
Supplemental restraint system-airbag (for driver’s seat) p. 2-58 Horn switch p. 3-78
Instruments p. 3-2
Windscreen wiper and washer switch p. 3-68Rear window wiper and washer switch p. 3-75
Daytime dipper button (meter illumination control) p. 3-9
Cruise control switch* p. 4-70 Fuse box lid p. 8-29
Bonnet release lever p. 8-3
Ignition switch p. 4-14
Fuel tank filler door release lever p. 3
Headlamp levelling switch* p. 3-62
Front fog lamp switch* p. 3-66Rear fog lamp switch p. 3-67
RHD
Steering wheel height adjustment p. 4-8
Hazard warning flasher switch p. 3-66 Active stability control switch p. 4-63 Audio switch* p. 5-70 Sonar cancel switch* p. 4-78
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4
Starting and driving
Economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 2 Driving, alcohol and drugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3Safe driving techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3Running-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 5Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 6Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 7Steering wheel height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 8Inside rear-view mirror . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 9
Outside rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 11Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 14Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 18Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 18Diesel particulate filter (DPF)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 22Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 23Automatic transmission INVECS-II Sports Mode 5A/T (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control Syst
em II) . . . . . . . .4- 25
Super select 4WD II (SS4 II) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 34Rear differential lock* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 424-wheel drive operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 48Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 53Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles . .4- 53
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 56 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 58Power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 63Active stability & traction control (ASTC) . . . . . . 4- 63Cruise control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 70Reversing sensor system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 78Rear-view camera* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 84Cargo loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 88Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 90
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4-8 Starting and driving
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NOTE●
If your vehicle is equipped with A/T, be sure to apply the parking brake before moving the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position. If you move
the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position before applying the parking brake, itmay be difficult to disengage the selector lever from the “P” (PARK) position when next you drive the vehicle, requiring application of a strong force to the selector leverto move from the “P” (PARK) position.
Parking with the engine runningNever leave the engine running while you take a short sleep/rest or while you open or cl
ose a gate or garage door, etc.
Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or poorly ven-tilated place. Leaving the engine
running risks injury or death
from accidentally moving the g
earshift lever (on M/T vehicles)
or the selector lever (on A/T
vehicles) or the accumulation of
toxic exhaust fumes in the passenger compartment.Where you park When leaving the vehicleAlways remove the key from the ignition switch and lock all doors (including the backdoor) when leaving the vehicle unat- tended.Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.
Steering wheel height adjustment
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1. Release the tilt lock lever
while holding the steering wheel
up.
2. Adjust the steering wheel
to the desired height.
3. Securely lock the steering wheel by pulling the tilt lock
lever fully upward.
WARNING
!●
Do not park your vehicle in
areas where combustible
materials such as dry grass or leaves can come incontact with a hot exhaust,
since a fire could occur.
A- Locked B- Release
WARNING
!●
Do not attempt to adjust
the steering wheel while
you are driving the vehicle.
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Alphabetical index 6Replacement 8-44 Rear window demister switch 3-77Rear-view camera 4-84Rear-view mirrorInside 4-9Rear-view mirrorOutside 4-11Refill capacities 9-16Removal of water from the fuel filter 6-9Replacement of lamp bulbs 8-36Reversing lampsBulb capacity 8-36Replacement 8-44Reversing sensor system 4-78Roof carrier precaution 4-89Room & map lamps 5-87Bulb capacity 8-38Replacement 8-50Running-in recommendations 4-5
S
Safe driving techniques 4-3Seat belt 2-38Adjustable seat belt anchor 2-41Child restraint 2-44Force limiter system 2-44Inspection 2-58Pregnant women restraint 2-43Pre-tensioner system 2-43
Rear / second, third seat belt storage 2-41 Seat belt reminder/warning lamp 2-40SeatsAdjustment 2-5Armrest 2-10, 2-14Front seats 2-6Head restraints 2-16Heated seats 2-12Lumbar support 2-10Making a flat seat 2-35Making a luggage area 2-19Rear seats 2-13Seat arrangement 2-3Second seats 2-13Third seat 2-16Service precaution 8-2Service reminder 3-3, 3-4Side airbag system 2-69Side box 5-97Snow tyres 8-22Spark plug 9-12Specifications 9-2Starting 4-18SteeringPower steering fluid 8-16, 9-16Power steering system 4-63Steering wheel heig
ht adjustment 4-8
Steering wheel lock 4-18Steering wheel remote control switch 5-70
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