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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control ...... 30
Side doors ............................ 33
Access doors........................ 36
Back door ............................. 38
Glass hatch .......................... 41
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 43
Rear seats ............................ 45
Head restraints ..................... 50
Seat belts ............................. 52
Steering wheel ..................... 58
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 59
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 63
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws
Power windows .................... 66
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 68 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 72
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................... 74
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 75
SRS airbags ......................... 77
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 90
Child restraint systems ......... 95
Installing child restraints ....... 99
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 110
Engine (ignition) switch....... 120
Automatic
Transmission...... 123
Manual Transmission ......... 125
Turn signal lever ................. 127
Parking brake ..................... 128
Horn .................................... 130
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 131
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 134
Accessory meter ................. 137
2-3. Operating the li ghts and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 139
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 141
1Before driving
2When driving
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Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 143
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 144
Intuitive parking assist......... 147
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror) ..... 152
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with a manual
transmission) .................... 156
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with an
automatic transmission) .... 158
Active traction control system .............................. 160
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................... 162
Rear differential lock system .............................. 164
Clutch start cancel switch (vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 167
Driving assist systems ........ 168
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 173
Cargo and luggage ............. 178
Vehicle load limits ............... 181
Winter driving tips ............... 182
Trailer towing ...................... 185
Dinghy towing ..................... 195 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 198
Rear window defogger ....... 204
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 205
Using the radio ................... 208
Using the CD player ........... 214
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 222
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 231
Operating the sub woofer ... 234
Changing display color (type B only) ..................... 235
Using the AUX adapter....... 236
Using the steering wheel audio switches
............................. 238
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 240
• Interior lights..................... 241
• Personal lights.................. 242
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 243
• Glove box ......................... 243
• Cup holders (front) ........... 244
• Cup holders (rear) ............ 247
• Bottle holders ................... 248
• Auxiliary box ..................... 249
3Interior features
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Pictorial indexExterior
Rear window
defogger
P. 204
Glass hatch P. 41
License plate lights P. 139
Rear window wiper
P. 143
Back door P. 38
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Pictorial indexInterior
Door lock switch P. 33
Power window switches P. 66
Window lock switch P. 66
Inside door lock button P. 34
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever P. 139
P. 127
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 141
Cruise control switch P. 144
Gauges and meters P. 131
Hood lock release lever P. 289
Glove box P. 243
Accessory meter P. 137
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 143
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: If equipped
Clock P. 252
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 340Audio system P. 205
Security indicator
P. 72
Air conditioning
system
P. 198
Rear window defogger
switch
P. 204
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CAUTION
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the cigarette lighter, the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addi-
tion, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be
fatal to children.
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ... 30
Side doors .......................... 33
Access doors ..................... 36
Back door ........................... 38
Glass hatch ........................ 41
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ......................... 43
Rear seats.......................... 45
Head restraints................... 50
Seat belts ........................... 52
Steering wheel ................... 58
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 59
Outside rear view mirrors ... 63
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................. 66
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 68 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ............................. 72
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................ 74
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture....... 75
SRS airbags ....................... 77
Front passenger occupant classification system ........ 90
Child restraint systems....... 95
Installing child restraints..... 99