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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, 
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior 
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance 
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble 
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat 
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt 
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this 
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1-1. Key informationKeys .....................................  28
1-2. Opening,  closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control .......  29
Side doors ............................  33
Back door .............................  38
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering 
wheel)
Front seats ...........................  41
Rear seats ............................  44
Driving position memory  system ................................  58
Head restraints .....................  60
Seat belts .............................  63
Steering wheel .....................  69
Anti-glare inside rear view  mirror ..................................  70
Outside rear view mirrors .....  73
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws and moon roof
Power windows ....................  76
Power back window .............  79
Moon roof .............................  82
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ....  85 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ...  88
Alarm ....................................  90
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)...............................  92
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture .........  93
SRS airbags .........................  95
Front passenger occupant classification system
............  108
Child restraint systems .......  113
Installing child restraints .....  117
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle ..............  132
Engine (ignition) switch.......  140
Automatic
 Transmission......  143
Turn signal lever .................  145
Parking brake .....................  146
Horn ....................................  147
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............  148
Indicators and warning lights .................................  151
Accessory meter .................  155
2-3. Operating the li ghts and
wipers
Headlight switch .................  158
Fog light switch ...................  162
Windshield wipers and  washer ..............................  163
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Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 165
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 166
Electronically modulated air suspension................... 169
AUTO LSD system  (2WD models and 
Multi-mode 4WD 
models) ............................. 175
Four-wheel drive system  (4WD models) ................... 177
Active traction control  system (L4 mode on 4WD 
models) ............................. 182
Rear differential lock  system .............................. 184
Downhill Assist Control ....... 186
Driving assist systems ........ 188
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 198
Cargo and luggage ............. 203
Vehicle load limits ............... 211
Winter driving tips ............... 213
Trailer towing ...................... 216
Dinghy towing ..................... 228
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system a nd defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 230
Rear window and outside rear  view mirror defoggers ....... 240 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system (without 
navigation system)
.............  241
Using the radio ...................  244
Using the CD player ...........  250
Playing back MP3 and  WMA discs .......................  257
Optimal use of the audio  system ..............................  266
Using the AUX adapter.......  269
Using the steering wheel  audio switches..................  271
3-3. Using the rear audio/video
system
Rear seat entertainment  system ..............................  274
Using the DVD player  (DVD video)......................  280
Using the DVD player  (video CD) ........................  288
Using the DVD player  (audio CD/CD text) ...........  291
Using the DVD player  (MP3 discs) ......................  292
Using the video mode.........  294
Changing the Setup Menu  settings .............................  297
3-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .................  305
• Personal lights..................  306
• Personal/interior lights......  307
• Interior light ......................  307
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features .......  309
• Glove box .........................  310
• Coin holder .......................  311
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• Console box .....................  312
• Tissue pocket ...................  313
• Trash holder .....................  314
• Overhead console ............  316
• Cup holders ......................  316
• Bottle holders ...................  321
• Auxiliary boxes .................  322
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors ..........................  323
Vanity mirrors .....................  324
Clock ..................................  325
Outside temperature display ..............................  326
Rear side-view mirrors .......  328
Power outlets .....................  329
Seat heaters .......................  334
Armrest...............................  336
Floor mat ............................  337
Luggage compartment  features ............................  338
Garage door opener ...........  345
Compass ............................  350 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .................  356
Cleaning and protecting the  vehicle interior ..................  359
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ....................  362
General maintenance .........  364
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs ..........................  367
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .......................  368
Hood ...................................  372
Engine compartment ..........  373
Tires....................................  389
Tire inflation pressure .........  395
Wheels................................  398
Air conditioning filter ...........  400
Wireless remote control  battery ..............................  402
Checking and replacing  fuses .................................  404
Light bulbs ..........................  415
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Headlights 
(high beam) 
P. 159
Pictorial indexExterior
Hood P. 372
Windshield wipers P. 163
Front turn signal lights P. 145
Front side marker lights P. 158
Running board 
lights
 P. 305
Headlights (low beam) P. 158
Outside rear view 
mirrors 
P. 73
Moon roof P. 82
Parking lights P. 158Fog lights P. 162 
         
        
        
     
        
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 70
Sun visors P. 323
SRS curtain shield 
airbags 
P. 95
Vanity mirror P. 324
Interior lights P. 307
Interior lights 
Personal/interior lights
P. 307
Rear seat entertainment 
system
 P. 274
Rear side-view mirrors P. 328
Compass P. 350
Overhead console 
P. 316
Personal lights P. 306
Garage door opener switches P. 345
Moon roof switch P. 82
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Pictorial indexInterior
Door lock switch P. 33
Power window switches P. 76
Window lock switch P. 77
Inside door lock 
button 
P. 34
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 73 
         
        
        
     
        
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: If equipped
Clock P. 325Emergency flasher switch P. 426
Security indicator P. 88
Air conditioning system P. 230
Back window defogger/
Back window and outside rear 
view mirror defoggers
 P. 240
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
Audio system 
Navigation system
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P. 241
Accessory meter P. 155