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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
manual.
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1-1. Key information .................. 32Keys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ............. 33
Wireless remote control ....... 33
Side doors ............................ 37
Back door ............................. 42
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 47
Front seats ........................... 47
Rear seats ............................ 51
Driving position memory system ................................ 61
Head restraints ..................... 64
Seat belts ............................. 67
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .................. 77
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)...... 78
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 79
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 82
Roof luggage carrier............. 86
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and
moon roof ......................... 88
Power windows .................... 88
Power back window ............. 90
Moon roof ............................. 92 1-5. Refueling ............................. 95
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 95
1-6. Theft deterrent system ..... 100 Engine immobilizer system .............................. 100
Alarm .................................. 102
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 104
1-7. Safety information ............ 105 Correct driving posture ....... 105
SRS airbags ....................... 107
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 120
Child restraint systems ....... 125
Installing child restraints ..... 129
2-1. Driving procedures........... 142 Driving the vehicle .............. 142
Engine (ignition) switch....... 151
Automatic
transmission........ 154
Turn signal lever ................. 158
Parking brake ..................... 159
Horn .................................... 160
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 161 Gauges and meters ............ 161
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 166
Multi-information display ..... 171
Accessory meter ................. 177
1Before driving
2When driving
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 180
Headlight switch .................. 180
Fog light switch ................... 183
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 184
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 186
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 187
2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 188
Cruise control ...................... 188
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 191
Intuitive parking assist......... 202
Electronically modulated air suspension................... 208
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ......... 213
Four-wheel drive system ..... 214
AUTO LSD system.............. 219
Driving assist systems ........ 221
2-5. Driving information ........... 227 Off-road precautions ........... 227
Cargo and luggage ............. 232
Vehicle load limits ............... 236
Winter driving tips ............... 237
Trailer towing ...................... 241
Dinghy towing ..................... 257 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger ..... 260
Front air conditioning system .............................. 260
Rear air conditioning system .............................. 268
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 272
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 273
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 274
3-2. Using the audio system ... 276 Audio system (without navigation system) ........... 276
Using the radio ................... 279
Using the CD player ........... 285
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 292
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 301
Using the AUX adapter....... 303
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 305
3-3. Using the rear audio/ video system .................. 307
Rear seat entertainment system .............................. 307
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 314
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 323
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Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 325
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 326
Using the video mode ........ 328
Changing the Setup Menu settings ................... 330
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for
cellular phone)................ 338
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) ........... 338
Using the hands-free phone system .............................. 342
Making a phone call ........... 351
Setting a cellular phone...... 356
Security and system setup ................................ 361
Using the phone book ........ 364
3-5. Using the interior lights ... 371 Interior lights list ................. 371
• Personal/interior light main switch ...................... 372
• Personal/interior lights...... 373
• Interior light ...................... 374
3-6. Using the storage features ........................... 375
List of storage features....... 375
• Glove boxes ..................... 376
• Coin holder ....................... 377
• Front console box ............ 377
• Card holder ...................... 379
• Map holder ....................... 380
• Pen holder ........................ 381
• Tissue pocket ................... 382
• Rear console box ............. 382
• Overhead console ............ 385 • Cup holders ...................... 386
• Bottle holders ................... 391
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 392
3-7. Other interior features...... 394 Sun visors ........................... 394
Vanity mirrors ..................... 395
Clock................................... 396
Outside temperature display .............................. 397
Portable ashtray ................. 399
Cigarette lighter .................. 400
Conversation mirror ............ 401
Power outlets ...................... 402
Seat heaters ....................... 408
Seat heaters and ventilators ......................... 411
Armrests ............................. 413
Rear side sunshades .......... 414
Seatback table .................... 416
Floor mat ............................ 417
Luggage compartment features ............................ 418
Garage door opener ........... 423
Compass ............................ 428
4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 434 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 434
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 436
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Headlights (high beam) P. 180
Pictorial indexExterior
Hood
P. 449
Windshield wipers
P. 184
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 82
Front turn signal/parking
lights
P. 158, 180
Moon roof P. 92
Fog lights P. 183
Headlights (low beam) P. 180
Front side marker lights
P. 180
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Anti-glare inside
rear view mirror
P. 79
Sun visors P. 394
SRS curtain shield
airbags
P. 107
Vanity mirrors
P. 395
Interior light P. 374
Type A
Personal/interior lights
P. 373
Rear seat entertainment
system
P. 307
Personal/interior
lights
P. 373
Personal/interior
lights
P. 373
Moon roof switches
P. 92
: If equipped
Overhead console
P. 385
Conversation mirror
P. 401
Compass
P. 428
Garage door
opener
switches
P. 423
Rear side sunshades
P. 414
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Type B
Pictorial indexInterior
Anti-glare inside
rear view mirror
P. 79
Sun visors P. 394
SRS curtain shield
airbags
P. 107
Vanity mirrors
P. 395
Interior light P. 374
Personal/interior lights
P. 373
Rear seat entertainment
system
P. 307
Personal/interior
lights
P. 373
Personal/interior
lights
P. 373
Overhead console
P. 385
Conversation mirror
P. 401
Compass
P. 428
Garage door
opener
switches
P. 423
Rear side sunshades
P. 414
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*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
Seat heater switches
Seat heater and ventilator
switches
P. 408
P. 411
Air conditioning
system
P. 260
Power outlet P. 402
Audio system
Navigation system
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P. 276Rear window defogger switch/
Rear window defogger and outside rear
view mirror defogger switch
Windshield wiper de-icer
P. 272
P. 273Security indicator
P. 100, 102Accessory meter
P. 177
Cigarette lighter P. 400
AUX adapter P. 303
: If equipped