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When trouble arises
323 5−1. Essential information
Emergency towing procedure
The engine switch must be in the ACC (engine off) or the ON
(engine running) position.
4WD models with an automatic transmission: Shift the front−wheel
drive control lever in H2.
4WD models with a manual transmission: Unlock the center differ−
ential.
Put the shift lever in N.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Caution while towing
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains.
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the four wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
Emergency towing eyelet precautions
Before emergency towing, check that the eyelet is not broken or damaged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the eyelet.
Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady and even force.
To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.
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When trouble arises
333 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
The brake assist system.
VSC/TRAC warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
The vehicle stability control system;
The traction control system;
The active traction control system (if equipped); or
The AUTO LSD system (2WD models).
(Automatic transmis−
sion vehicles)Automatic transmission fluid temperature warn
ing light
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tem−
perature is too high.
(if equipped)Unengaged “Park” warning light
Malfunction in the transmission “Park” mechanism.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 184
ABS ........................................... 156
Access doors ............................. 36
Accessory meter ...................... 130
Active traction control
system .................................... 148
Air conditioning filter............... 298
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 298
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 184
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions..... 76
Airbag precautions for your
child ...................................... 80
Airbag warning light............... 332
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions.............................. 76
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 83
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............. 85
General airbag precautions ..... 80
Locations of airbags ................ 73
Modification and disposal of
airbags .................................. 84
Proper driving posture ....... 71, 80
Side airbag operating
conditions.............................. 76
Side airbag precautions .......... 82
SRS airbags ............................ 73
Antenna..................................... 199
Anti lock brake system
ABS warning light .................. 332
Anti−lock brake system .......... 156
Armrest ..................................... 246
Audio input ............................... 222
Audio remote controls............. 224
Audio system
Antenna ................................. 199
Audio input ............................ 222
AUX adapter.......................... 222
CD player .............................. 200MP3/WMA disc ..................... 208
Optimal use ........................... 217
Portable music player ........... 222
Radio..................................... 194
Type ...................................... 191
AUTO LSD system ................... 150
Automatic light off system...... 132
Automatic limited slip
differential .............................. 150
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission ......... 117
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 351
AUX adapter ............................. 222
Auxiliary box .................... 228, 234
Back door ................................... 38
Back door lock ........................... 38
Back up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 318
Wattage................................. 371
Back window .............................. 41
Battery
Charging system warning
light ..................................... 332
Checking ............................... 283
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 353
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 169
Bottle holders................... 228, 233
Brake assist.............................. 156
Brakes
Brake system warning
buzzer ................. 149, 151, 158
Brake system warning light ... 331
Fluid ...................................... 280
Parking brake ........................ 122
Break in tips............................. 106
A
B
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Alphabetical index
Fuel door .................................... 64
Fuel filler door ........................... 64
Fuel pump shut off system .... 328
Fuses
Fuses.................................... 303
Locations ...................... 307, 311
Gas station information .......... 408
Gauges ..................................... 124
Glass hatch ................................ 41
Glove box ................................. 228
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................ 49
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 315
Switch ................................... 131
Wattage ................................ 371
Hood ......................................... 273
Hooks
Cargo net.............................. 250
Shopping bag ....................... 251
I/M test ...................................... 268
Identification
Engine .................................. 363
Tire ....................................... 376
Vehicle.................................. 363
Ignition switch ......................... 114
Illuminated entry system ........ 226
Immobilizer system ................... 68
Indicator lights ........................ 127
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 388
Inside rear view mirror.............. 58
Interior lights
Switch ................................... 227
Wattage ................................ 371
Instrument panel light
control.................................... 125
Intuitive parking assist ........... 139Jack
Positioning the jack ............... 342
Replacing the wheel .............. 340
Jack handle .............................. 342
Keyless entry.............................. 30
Keys
Engine switch ........................ 114
If you lose your keys ............. 352
Ignition switch........................ 114
Key battery ............................ 301
Keyless entry........................... 30
Key number ............................. 28
Keys ........................................ 28
Reminder buzzer ................... 336
Wireless remote control
key .................................. 28, 30
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 319
Switch.................................... 131
Wattage ................................. 371
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 314
Wattage ................................. 371
Lights
Automatic light off system ..... 132
Headlights switch .................. 131
Instrument panel light control
dial ...................................... 125
Interior light switch ................ 227
Replacing light bulbs ............. 314
Turn signal lights switch ........ 121
Wattage ................................. 371
Limited slip differential............ 150
Load capacity ........... 165, 168, 362
Lock steering column ................ 57
Luggage storage box............... 248
Luggage compartment
features................................... 249
G
H
I
J
K
L
398
Alphabetical index
Maintenance
Do−it−yourself maintenance ... 269
General maintenance ............ 265
Maintenance data.................. 362
Maintenance requirements.... 263
Vehicle exterior ..................... 258
Vehicle interior ...................... 260
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 332
Manual air conditioning
system .................................... 184
Manual transmission ............... 119
Meter
Accessory meter ................... 130
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 125
Meters ................................... 124
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror............. 58
Side mirrors ............................. 59
Vanity mirrors ........................ 236
MP3 disc ................................... 208
Odometer .................................. 124
Off road precautions
Driving ................................... 162
Vehicle .................................. 160
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 275
Warning light .................. 332,334
Opener
Hood...................................... 273
Outside rear view mirror
illumination lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 319
Switch.................................... 131
Wattage ................................. 371
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............... 59
Outside temperature
display .................................... 238
Overheating, Engine ................ 356Parking assist .......................... 139
Parking brake ........................... 122
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 317
Switch ................................... 131
Wattage................................. 371
Power outlet ..................... 239, 240
Power steering
Fluid ...................................... 282
Power windows .......................... 62
Radiator ............................ 274, 280
Radio ......................................... 194
Rear seat
Folding down........................... 44
Removing rear seat bottom
cushions ............................... 45
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 318
Switch ................................... 131
Wattage................................. 371
Rear turn signal lights
Lever ..................................... 121
Replacing light bulbs ............. 318
Switch ................................... 121
Wattage................................. 371
Rear window............................... 41
Rear window defogger ............ 190
Replacing
Key battery ............................ 301
Fuses .................................... 303
Light bulbs............................. 314
Tires ............................... 287,340
Wheels .................................. 296
Rear differential lock
system .................................... 152
Rear step bumper ...................... 40
Rear window wiper .................. 135
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................ 390
M
O
P
R
400
Alphabetical index
Intuitive parking assist
switch .................................. 139
Headlights switch .................. 131
Light switch ........................... 131
Power door lock switch ........... 33
Power window switch .............. 62
Rear differential lock
switch .................................. 152
Turn signal lights ................... 121
Window lock switch ................. 62
Wiper and washer ......... 133, 135
Tachometer............................... 124
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 318
Switch.................................... 131
Wattage ................................. 371
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ..... 68
Theft prevention labels ............ 70
Theft prevention labels.............. 70
Tire inflation pressure ............. 370
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 380
Size ....................................... 377
Tire identification number ...... 376
Uniform tire quality grading ... 378
Tires
Chains ................................... 170
Checking ............................... 287
If you have a flat tire .............. 340
Identification number ............. 376
Inflation pressure................... 370
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 288
Information ............................ 375
Replacing ...................... 287, 340
Rotating tires ......................... 287
Size ....................................... 370
Snow tires ............................. 170
Spare tire............................... 341
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 287, 337
Warning light ......................... 334Tools ......................................... 340
Total load capacity .................. 168
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 182
Emergency towing ................ 322
Trailer towing ........................ 172
Traction control system .......... 156
TRAC ......................................... 156
Trip meter ................................. 124
Turn signal lights
Lever ..................................... 121
Replacing light bulbs ............. 315
Switch ................................... 121
Wattage................................. 371
Vanity mirrors .......................... 236
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 363
Vehicle stability control .......... 156
Voltmeter .................................. 124
VSC ........................................... 156
Warning buzzers
Key reminder......................... 336
Seat belt reminder................. 334
Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 332
Airbag system ....................... 332
Anti−lock brake system .......... 332
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature ........................ 332
Brake system ........................ 331
Charging system ................... 332
Driver’s seat belt ................... 334
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 332
Engine oil replacement ......... 334
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 332
Front passenger’s seat belt... 334
Low brake fluid ...................... 331
Low engine oil pressure ........ 332
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