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Trailer towing tipsYour vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. The 3 main
causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed and
improper trailer loading. Keep the following in mind when towing:
● Before starting out, check the trailer lights and the vehicle-trailer con-
nections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
● Practice turning, stopping and rever sing with the trailer attached in an
area away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel of the
vehicle.
● Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice Grip
the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to
move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to move the
trailer to right. (This is generally opposite to reversing without a trailer
attached.) Avoid sharp or prolon ged turning. Have someone guide
you when reversing to reduce the risk of an accident.
● As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of
speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length.
● Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and loss
of control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.
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Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
● Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before making
turns.
● Note that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will be closer than the
vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making a
larger than normal turning radius.
● Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect handling of your
vehicle and trailer, causing sway. Periodically check the rear to prepare
for being passed by large trucks or buses, which may cause your vehi-
cle and trailer to sway. If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel,
reduce speed immediately but gradually, and steer straight ahead.
Never increase speed. If you make no extreme correction with the
steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer will stabilize.
● Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your
trailer, and be sure you have plenty of room before changing lanes.
● In order to maintain efficient engine braking and electrical charging
performance, do not use overdrive. Transmission shift range position
must be in 5, in S mode.
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over 85 °F [30 °C]) when driving up a
long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating, immediately turn off the air conditioning (if in use), pull
your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot. (
→P. 74 4 )
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system .................................... 384
Rear automatic air conditioning system .................................... 400
Rear window defogger switch ...................................... 404
Windshield wiper de-icer ................................... 405 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system........................... 406
Using the radio ....................... 408
Using the CD player .............. 416
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ........................... 424
Operating an iPod
®.............. 433
Operating a USB memory ........................ 440
Optimal use of the audio system ......................... 449
Using the AUX adapter........ 451
Using the steering wheel audio switches...................... 452
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 456
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system ......................... 460
Operating a Bluetooth
® enabled
portable player .................... 466
Setting up a Bluetooth
® enabled
portable player .................... 469
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ........................................ 476
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3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system for cellular phones..................... 477
Using the hands-free system (for cellular phones) ............ 481
Making a phone call .............. 489
Setting a cellular phone ....... 494
Security and system setup ........................................ 499
Using the phone book.......... 503
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ....................... 511
• Personal/interior light main switch ................................ 512
• Personal/interior lights ......... 513
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features .......... 515
• Glove box .................................. 516
• Console box .............................. 517
• Coin holder................................ 519
•Bottle holders/door pockets ........................... 520
• Cup holders.............................. 522
• Auxiliary boxes........................ 525 3-7. Other interior features
Cool box ................................... 528
Sun visors .................................. 531
Vanity mirror ........................... 532
Clock ......................................... 533
Conversation mirror............. 534
Power outlet (12 V DC)........ 535
Powe r o u t le t (120 V AC [type A]) ........... 537
Powe r o u t le t (120 V AC [type B]) ........... 542
Heated steering wheel ........ 549
Seat heaters and ventilators .............................. 551
Armrest .................................... 554
Coat hooks .............................. 555
Floor mats ................................ 556
Luggage compartment features .................................. 558
Garage door opener ............. 567
Compass ................................... 575
Safety Connect ...................... 580
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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
CD player with a changer and AM/FM radio
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 4 0 8
Using the CD playerP. 4 1 6
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 4 2 4
Operating an iPod®P. 4 3 3
Operating a USB memoryP. 4 4 0
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 4 4 9
Using the AUX adapterP. 4 5 1
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 4 5 2
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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Increases/decreases volume
Radio mode: Selects a radio station
CD mode: Selects a track, file (MP3 and
WMA) and disc
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects a track and
album
iPod
® mode: Selects a song
USB memory mode: Selects a file and folder
Turns the power on, selects
an audio source
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■Canceling automatic selection of a radio station
Press again.
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system
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Scanning tracksPress the “SCAN” button.
To cancel, press the “SCAN” button again.
Switching the displayPress the “TEXT” button.
Each time the button is pressed, the display changes in the following order:
Elapsed time → Album title → Tr a c k t i t l e → Artist name
Using the steering wheel audio switches
→ P. 4 5 2
■Bluetooth® audio system functions
Depending on the portable player that is connected to the system, certain functions
may not be available.
■Display
→ P. 4 2 0
■Error messages
“Memory Error”: This indicates a problem in the system.
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