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2-3. Operating the lights andwindshield wipers ........... 149
Headlight switch .................. 149
Fog light switch ................... 152
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 153
2-4. Using other drivin g
systems ........................... 158
Cruise control ...................... 158
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 161
Driving assist systems ........ 174
2-5. Driving information ........... 177 Cargo and luggage ............. 177
Vehicle load limits ............... 180
Winter driving tips ............... 181
Trailer towing ...................... 186
Dinghy towing ..................... 187
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system a nd defogger...... 190
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 190
Using the steering wheel climate control switches .... 198
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 200 3-2. Using the audio system ... 202
Audio system type .............. 202
Audio cover ........................ 204
Using the radio ................... 205
Using the CD player ........... 212
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 220
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 228
Using the AUX adapter....... 230
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 231
3-3. Using the ha nds-free
system (for cellular
phone) ............................. 234
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........... 234
Using the hands-free system .............................. 237
Making a phone call ........... 245
Setting a cellular phone ...... 250
Security and system setup ................................ 255
Using the phone book ........ 258
3-4. Using the interior lights ... 266 Interior lights list ................. 266
3-5. Using the storage
features ........................... 269
List of storage features ....... 269
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Power window
switch
P. 69
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belt P. 57
Front passengerairbag
P. 85
SRS knee airbag
P. 85
SRS driver airbag P. 85
Floor mat P. 289
Door pocket P. 276
Front seat P. 46
SRS side airbag P. 85
Console box P. 271
Power outlets P. 282
Cup holders P. 275
Armrest P. 286
AUX adapter P. 230
Head restraint P. 55
Storage compartment 
P. 274

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger... 190
Automatic air conditioning system ........................... 190
Using the steering wheel climate control
switches ......................... 198
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 200
3-2. Using the audio system .......................... 202
Audio system type............ 202
Audio cover ...................... 204
Using the radio ................. 205
Using the CD player ......... 212
Playing MP3 and WMA discs............................... 220
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 228
Using the AUX adapter .... 230
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 231
3-3. Using the hands-free system (for cellular
phone) ........................... 234
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............... 234
Using the hands-free system ........................... 237 Making a phone call ......... 245
Setting a cellular phone ... 250
Security and system
setup .............................. 255
Using the phone book ...... 258
3-4. Using the interior lights ............................. 266
Interior lights list ............... 266
3-5. Using the storage features ......................... 269
List of storage features .... 269
3-6. Other interior features ... 277 Sun visors ........................ 277
Vanity mirrors ................... 278
Clock ................................ 279
Outside temperature display............................ 280
Ashtrays ........................... 281
Power outlets ................... 282
Seat heaters/ventilators ... 284
Armrest ............................ 286
Rear sunshade................. 287
Floor mats ........................ 289
Trunk features .................. 290
Garage door opener......... 292
Compass .......................... 297

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Audio system type
CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
The audio system appearance may differ slightly for vehicles not
equipped with JBL brand audio system.
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Using the radioP. 205
Using the CD playerP. 212
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 220
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 228
Using the AUX adapterP. 230
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 231

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Using the AUX adapter
■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other
adjustments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
This adapter can be used to connect a portable audio device and lis-
ten to it using the vehicle’s speakers.
Connect the portable audio
device.
Press .STEP1
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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning on the powerPress when the audio system is turned off.
The audio system can be turned off by holding the switch down for 1 sec-
ond or more.
Changing the audio sourcePress when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes as follows each time the bu tton is pressed. If a CD is not
inserted, that mode will be skipped.
“FM1”  “FM2”  “CD player”  “AUX”  “AM”  “SAT1” 
“SAT2”  “SAT3”
Some audio features can be cont rolled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
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Radio: Select radio stations
CD: Select tracks, files (MP3 and WMA) and
discs
Power on, select audio
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Operating the system by using a voice command
By following voice guidance inst ructions output from the speaker,
voice commands can be given to allow for operation of the hands-
free system without checking the display or operating .
■ Operation procedure
Press and say a command for a desired function.
( P. 241)
■ Auxiliary commands
The following auxiliary commands can be used:
Cancel: Exits the hands-free system
Go back: Returns to the previous procedure

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 190
ABS........................................... 174
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 351
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 190
Steering switches ................. 198
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 88
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 91
Airbag warning light .............. 386
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 94
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 97
General airbag precautions .... 91
Locations of airbags ............... 85
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 96
Side airbag precautions.......... 91
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ............. 88
SRS airbags ........................... 85
Alarm .......................................... 80
Antenna .................................... 209
Anti-lock brake system ........... 174
Armrest .................................... 286
Ashtrays ................................... 281
Audio input .............................. 230
Audio system Antenna ................................ 209
Audio input ........................... 230
AUX adapter ......................... 230
CD player/changer ............... 212
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 220
Optimal use .......................... 228
Portable music player ........... 230
Radio .................................... 205
Steering switches ................. 231
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................... 149 Automatic light control
system ....................................149
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........134
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................408
S mode ..................................136
AUX adapter .............................230
Back-up lights Wattage .................................429
Battery Checking ...............................332
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................412
Preparing and checking before winter .......................181
Bluetooth
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Brake Fluid ......................................329
Parking brake ........................139
Brake assist ..............................174
Break-in tips .............................119
Care Exterior ..................................302
Interior ...................................305
Seat belts ..............................306
Cargo capacity .........................177
CD player/changer ...................212
Center display ..........................147
Chains .......................................183
Child-protectors .........................41
Child restraint system Definition ...............................103
Installation .............................107
Installing CRS with lower anchorages .........................108
Installing CRS with seat belts ....................................110
Installing CRS with top straps ..................................114
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