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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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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3-5. Other interior featuresSun visors .......................... 250
Vanity mirrors ..................... 251
Clock .................................. 252
Outside temperature display .............................. 253
Power outlet (12V DC) ....... 254
Power outlet (if 115V AC equipped) ......................... 255
Armrest............................... 261
Floor mat ............................ 262
Luggage storage box (vehicles without sub
woofer) ............................. 263
Luggage compartment features ............................ 264
Compass ............................ 267
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 274
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 276
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 279
General maintenance ......... 281
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 284
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precau-tions ................................. 285 Hood ................................... 289
Engine compartment .......... 290
Tires.................................... 304
Tire inflation pressure ......... 309
Wheels................................ 313
Air conditioning filter ........... 315
Key battery ......................... 318
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 320
Light bulbs .......................... 331
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 340
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 341
If you think something is wrong ................................ 346
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 347
Event data recorder ............ 348
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 350
If you have a flat tire ........... 360
If the engine will not start .... 372
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 373
If you lose your keys ........... 374
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 375
If your vehicle overheats..... 378
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 381
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises
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Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Shift lever P. 123Front-wheel drive control
lever
P. 158
Cup holders P. 244
Cup holders
P. 244
Parking brake lever
P. 128
Shift lever P. 125Four-wheel drive control
lever
P. 156
Cup holders
P. 244
Parking brake lever
P. 128
Shift lock override
button
P. 373
: If equipped
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Before driving1
27
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
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Before driving
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Active head restraints
When the occupant’s lower back
presses against the seatback
during a rear-end collision, the
head restraint moves slightly for-
ward and upward to help reduce
the risk of whiplash on the seat
occupant.
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seat cushion angle adjust-
ment knob (driver’s side
only)
Seat height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
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■Active head restraints
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to
move. Pushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may show the head
restraint inner structure. These do not indicate problems.
■ Waterproof and water-repellent seats
Waterproof and water-repellent seats are installed in your vehicle; however,
the water-repellent effect does not last forever.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
●Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
Inner
structure
During
rear-end
collision
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Rear seats
The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.
Stow the seat belt buckles and
remove the head restraints.
Swing the bottom cushion up
by pulling the lock release
strap.