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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 
interior 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 
manual. 
     
        
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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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Audio remote control switches P. 231
Engine (ignition) switch 
(vehicles without smart key 
system) 
P. 131
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
A
B
Telephone switch P. 238
Engine (ignition) switch 
(vehicles with smart key system) 
P. 127
Climate remote control 
switches 
P. 198
Talk switch* P. 238
Distance switch P. 165
Cruise control switch P. 158, 161 
     
        
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Center display P. 147
Emergency flashers Clock 
P. 279
Air conditioning 
system 
P. 190
Audio system
 
P. 202
Navigation system*
Rear window and outside rear 
view mirror defoggers 
P. 200
Air conditioning 
system 
P. 190 
     
        
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■Changing engine (ignition) switch mode
Modes can be switched by pressing the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch when carrying the electronic key on your person.
OFF
*
Emergency flashers can be
used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used. 
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
IGNITION ON mode 
All electrical components can
be used. 
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
*: The power cannot be switched to OFF unless the shift lever is in “P”. 
     
        
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Engine (ignition) switch (without smar t key system)
■Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
■ Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set. 
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start
the engine.
■ Engine (ignition) switch
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed. 
“ACC”
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used. 
“ON”
All electrical components can
be used. 
“START”
For starting the engine.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
Shift the shift lever to “P”.
Push in the key and turn to
the “LOCK” position.STEP1
STEP2 
     
        
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Center display
The center display provides information including your vehicle’s
driving condition, outside temperature.
Vehicles with navigation system
Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without navigation system
Audio display 
(P. 202)
Air conditioning display ( P. 190)
Outside temperature display ( P. 280)
Trip information display
Displays driving range, fuel consumption and other cruising related
information.
Pattern selector knob 
Display items can be switched by pushing the knob.
All the display   Audio display and air conditioning display   off 
     
        
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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