
Seat belt reminder/warning lamp
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A 
tone  and  warning  lamp  are  used  to  remind  the
driver to fasten the seat belt.
NOTE
l For the front passenger seat, the warning func-
tion  works  only  while  a  person  is  sitting  on
the seat. When  the  ignition  key  is  turned  to  the  “ON”  posi-
tion, 
the  warning  lamp  will  illuminate  and  a  tone
will  sound  for  about  6  seconds.  If  the  driver’s  seat
belt  remains  unfastened  for  approximately
1 minute later, the warning lamp will flash and the
tone sound intermittently (each 12 times) when the
vehicle  is  driven.  If  the  driver  subsequently  unfas-
tens  the  seat  belt  while  driving,  the  warning  lamp
and  tone  will  issue  further  warnings.  And  if  the
seat belt remains unfastened, the warning lamp and
tone will issue further warnings each time the vehi-
cle starts moving from a stop. When the seat belt is
fastened, the warnings will stop. WARNING
l In 
 order to reduce the risk of serious or fa-
tal  injury  in  an  accident,  always  wear
your  own  seat  belt.  Do  not  allow  anyone
to  ride  in  your  vehicle  unless  he  or  she  is
also  seated  and  wearing  a  seat  belt.  Chil-
dren  should  additionally  be  restrained  in
a secure child restraint system.
NOTE l When 
luggage  is  placed  on  the  front  passen-
ger seat, a sensor in the seat cushion may, de-
pending on the weight and position of the lug-
gage,  cause  the  warning  tone  to  sound  and
the warning lamp to come on.
Adjustable seat belt anchor (front
seats) E00405000433
The seat belt anchor height can be adjusted.
Move 
the  seat  belt  anchor  (A)  down  with  the  lock
knob  (B)  depressed.  To  move  the  anchor  up,  slide
it without depressing the lock knob. WARNING
l When 
 adjusting  the  seat  belt  anchor,  set
it  at  a  position  that  is  sufficiently  high  so
that  the  belt  will  make  full  contact  with
your shoulder but will not touch your neck.
l Adjust  the  shoulder  belt  anchor  only
when the vehicle is not in motion.
l Make  sure  the  anchor  is  securely  locked
in position after adjusting it.
Rear seat belt storage E00405300393
When  the  second  (except  centre)  and  third  seat
belts 
are not in use, store them as shown in the illus-
trations.
The  openings  in  the  front  and  rear  of  the  holders
(A) can be used for storage. Seat and seat belts
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Indication lamps
E00501600012Turn-signal indication lamps/
Hazard warning indication
lamps
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These 
indication  lamps  blink  on  and  off
when a turn-signal lamp is operating.
NOTE
l If  the  blinking  is  too  fast,  the
cause  may  be  a  blown  lamp  bulb
or a faulty turn-signal connection.
When the hazard warning lamp switch is
pressed,  all  turn-signal  lamps  will  flash
on and off continuously. High-beam indication lamp
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This 
indication  lamp  illuminates  when
the high-beam is used. Front fog lamp indication lamp
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This 
lamp  illuminates  while  the  front
fog lamps are on. Rear fog lamp indication lamp
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This 
lamp  illuminates  while  the  rear  fog
lamp is on. Position lamp indication lamp
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This 
lamp  illuminates  with  the  lamp
switch at “ ” or “ ” position
Diesel preheat indication lamp
(diesel-powered vehicles)
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This 
indication  lamp  illuminates  when
the ignition switch is placed in the “ON”
position.  As  the  glow  plug  becomes  hot,
the  lamp  goes  out  and  the  engine  can  be
started.  If  it  does  not  go  off  after  a  few
seconds, we recommend you to have the
vehicle checked.
NOTE
l If the engine is cold, the diesel pre-
heat indication lamp is on for a lon-
ger time.
l When the engine has not been star-
ted  within  about  5  seconds  after
the  diesel  preheat  indication  lamp
went  out,  return  the  ignition
switch  to  the  “LOCK”  position.
Then,  turn  the  switch  to  the  “ON”
position  to  preheat  the  engine
again.
l When the engine is warm, the die-
sel  preheat  indication  lamp  does
not  come  on  even  if  the  ignition
switch is placed in the “ON” posi-
tion. Warning lamps
E00502400017 Brake warning lamp
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This 
lamp  illuminates  when  the  ignition
switch  is  turned  to  the  “ON”  position,
and the lamp goes off after a few seconds.
Always make sure that the lamp goes off
before driving.
With the ignition switch in the “ON” po-
sition,  the  brake  warning  lamp  illumi-
nates under the following conditions:
l When  the  parking  brake  lever  has
been engaged.
l When  the  brake  fluid  level  in  the
reservoir falls to a low level.
l When  the  brake  force  distribution
function is not operating correctly. CAUTION
l
In 
 the  situations  listed  below,
brake performance may be com-
promised or the vehicle may be-
come unstable if brakes are ap-
plied  suddenly;  consequently,
avoid  driving  at  high  speeds  or
applying  the  brakes  suddenly.
Furthermore,  the  vehicle
should be brought to a stop in a
safe  location  and  to  have  it
checked. Instruments and controls
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Driving range
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This 
value shows the distance (in km or miles) that
can be driven on the fuel remaining in the fuel tank. NOTE
l If 
the  driving  range  drops  below  50  km
(30  miles)  while  the  driving  range  is  dis-
played, the display shows “---”. When this oc-
curs, top up the fuel tank as soon as possible.
l The  driving  range  varies  depending  on  road
conditions,  the  manner  of  driving  and  other
related  factors.  Consequently,  the  display
should  be  used  only  as  a  guide.  It  is  recom-
mended  to  add  fuel  as  soon  as  the  low  fuel
warning lamp in the instrument cluster illumi-
nates.
(Refer  to  “Low  fuel  warning  lamp”  on  page
3-04.)
l Refueling will update the driving range indi-
cation. l
The 
 driving  range  displayed  is  based  on  pre-
vious  fuel  consumption  data.  Disconnecting
the battery cable will result in the deletion of
existing fuel consumption data, which will af-
fect the unit’s calculations.
l The driving range figure can occasionally in-
crease if the vehicle is stopped on an incline.
This  is  because  the  fuel  has  moved  in  the
tank because of the incline and is not consid-
ered as a fault.
Average speed E00509500062
This  value  shows  the  average  speed  (in  km/h  or
mph) since the display was reset. Refer to 
“To reset
the display” on page 3-13. l
Automatic reset mode
When 
4  hours  have  passed  after  the  ignition
switch is turned to the “OFF” or “ACC” posi-
tion,  the  display  is  automatically  reset.  It
then shows “---”. l
Manual reset mode
If 
you reset the display at the time when you
want  to  start  the  measurements,  average
speed from that point of time can be displayed.
To  reset  the  display,  push  the  “DISP”  button
for about 5 seconds or more. NOTE
l While 
the  ignition  switch  is  in  the  “ON”  po-
sition, the automatic reset mode is permanent-
ly  selected.  If  you  wish  to  make  continuous
measurements, select the manual mode. Instruments and controls
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Economical driving
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For 
economical driving, there are some technical re-
quirements  that  have  to  be  met.  The  prerequisite
for low fuel consumption is a properly adjusted en-
gine.  In  order  to  achieve  longer  life  of  the  vehicle
and the most economical operation, we recommend
you to have the vehicle checked at regular intervals
in accordance with the service standards.
Fuel  economy  and  generation  of  exhaust  gas  and
noise are highly influenced by personal driving hab-
its  as  well  as  the  particular  operating  conditions.
The  following  points  should  be  observed  in  order
to  minimize  wear  of  brakes,  tyres  and  engine  as
well as to reduce environmental pollution.
Starting
Avoid rapid acceleration and sudden starts; such op-
eration will result in higher fuel consumption.
Shifting
Shift  only  at  an  appropriate  speed  and  engine
speed. Always use the highest gear possible.
City traffic
Frequent  starting  and  stopping  increases  the  aver-
age  fuel  consumption.  Use  roads  with  smooth  traf-
fic  flow  whenever  possible.  When  driving  on  con-
gested  roads,  avoid  use  of  a  low  gear  at  high  en-
gine speeds.
Idling
The  vehicle  consumes  fuel  even  during  idling.
Avoid extended idling whenever possible. Speed
At 
higher  vehicle  speed,  more  fuel  is  consumed.
Avoid driving at full speed. Even a slight release of
the accelerator pedal will save a significant amount
of fuel.
Tyre inflation pressure
Check  the  tyre  inflation  pressures  at  regular  inter-
vals.  Low  tyre  inflation  pressure  increases  road  re-
sistance  and  fuel  consumption.  In  addition,  low
tyre  pressures  adversely  affect  tyre  wear  and  driv-
ing stability.
Load
Do  not  drive  with  unnecessary  articles  in  the  lug-
gage  compartment.  Especially  during  city  driving
where  frequent  starting  and  stopping  is  necessary,
the  increased  weight  of  the  vehicle  will  greatly  af-
fect fuel consumption.
Also  avoid  driving  with  unnecessary  luggage,  etc.,
on  the  roof;  the  increased  air  resistance  will  in-
crease fuel consumption.
Cold engine starting
Starting of a cold engine consumes more fuel.
Unnecessary  fuel  consumption  is  also  caused  by
keeping  a  hot  engine  running.  After  the  engine  is
started, commence driving as soon as possible.
Air conditioning
The  use  of  the  air  conditioning  will  increase  the
fuel consumption. Driving, alcohol and drugs
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Driving 
after drinking alcohol is one of the most fre-
quent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired even
with  blood  alcohol  levels  far  below  the  legal  mini-
mum.  If  you  have  been  drinking,  don’t  drive.  Ride
with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab or
a friend, or use public transportation.
Drinking  coffee  or  taking  a  cold  shower  will  not
make you sober.
Similarly, prescription and nonprescription drugs af-
fect  your  alertness,  perception  and  reaction  time.
Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before driv-
ing while under the influence of any of these medi-
cations. WARNING
l NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
Your 
perceptions  are  less  accurate,  your
reflexes  are  slower  and  your  judgment  is
impaired. Starting and driving
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6 M/T
Shift point Speed limit
1
st
 gear 25 km/h (16 mph)2
nd
 gear 40 km/h (25 mph) 3
rd
 gear 65 km/h (40 mph) 4
th
 gear 90 km/h (56 mph) 5
th
 gear 115 km/h (71 mph) 6
th
 gear 130 km/h (81 mph)Vehicles with A/T
Shift point Speed limit
1
st
 gear 25 km/h (16 mph)2
nd
 gear 75 km/h (46 mph) 3
rd
 gear 115 km/h (71 mph) 4
th
 gear 165 km/h (102 mph) Parking brake
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To 
park  the  vehicle,  first  bring  it  to  a  complete
stop, fully apply the parking brake lever sufficient-
ly to hold the vehicle.
To apply the parking brake 1- Firmly 
depress  and  hold  the  brake  pedal,
then pull the lever up without pushing the but-
ton at the end of hand grip. CAUTION
l
When 
 you  intend  to  apply  the  parking
brake,  firmly  press  the  brake  pedal  to
bring  the  vehicle  to  a  complete  stop  be-
fore pulling the parking brake lever. Pull-
ing the parking brake lever with the vehi-
cle  moving  could  make  the  rear  wheels
lock up, thereby making the vehicle unsta-
ble. It could also make the parking brake
malfunction. NOTE
l Apply 
sufficient  force  to  the  parking  brake
lever  to  hold  the  vehicle  stationary  after  the
foot brake is released.
l If the parking brake does not hold the vehicle
stationary  after  the  foot  brake  is  released,
have your vehicle checked immediately.
To release the parking brake 1- Firmly 
depress  and  hold  the  brake  pedal,
then pull the lever up slightly.
2- Push the button at the end of hand grip.
3- Lower the lever fully. CAUTION
l
Before 
 driving,  be  sure  that  the  parking
brake is fully released and brake warning
lamp is off.
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the
parking brake, the brake will be overhea-
ted,  resulting  in  ineffective  braking  and
possible brake failure. Starting and driving
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CAUTION
l
If  the brake warning lamp does not extin-
guish  when  the  parking  brake  is  fully  re-
leased, the brake system may be abnormal.
Have your vehicle checked immediately.
For  details,  refer  to  “Brake  warning
lamp” on page 3-06. Parking
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Parking on a hill
To 
prevent  the  vehicle  from  rolling,  follow  these
procedures:
Parking on a downhill slope
Turn  the  front  wheels  towards  the  kerb  and  move
the vehicle forward until the kerb side wheel gently
touches the kerb.
Apply the parking brake and place the gearshift lev-
er  into  the  “R”  (Reverse)  position  (with  M/T)  or
the  selector  lever  into  the  “P”  (PARK)  position
(with A/T).
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
Parking on an uphill slope
Turn  the  front  wheels  away  from  the  kerb  and
move the vehicle back until the kerb side wheel gen-
tly touches the kerb.
Apply the parking brake and place the gearshift lev-
er into the 1 st
 position (with M/T) or the selector lev-
er into the “P” (PARK) position (with A/T).
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
NOTE
l If your vehicle is equipped with A/T, be sure
to apply the parking brake before moving the
selector  lever  to  the  “P”  (PARK)  position.  If
you  move  the  selector  lever  to  the  “P”
(PARK) position before applying the parking
brake, it may be difficult to disengage the se-
lector  lever  from  the  “P”  (PARK)  position
when next you drive the vehicle, requiring ap-
plication of a strong force to the selector lev-
er to move from the “P” (PARK) position. Parking with the engine running
Never 
leave  the  engine  running  while  you  take  a
short  sleep/rest.  Also,  never  leave  the  engine  run-
ning in a closed or poorly ventilated place. WARNING
l Leaving 
 the  engine  running  risks  injury
or  death  from  accidentally  moving  the
gearshift  lever  (M/T)  or  selector  lever
(A/T)  or  the  accumulation  of  toxic  ex-
haust  fumes  on  the  passenger  compart-
ment.
Where you park
Your 
 front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it
over kerbs or parking stop blocks. Be careful when
travelling up or down steep slopes where your bump-
er can scrape the road. WARNING
l Do 
 not  park  your  vehicle  in  areas  where
combustible  materials  such  as  dry  grass
or  leaves  can  come  in  contact  with  a  hot
exhaust, since a fire could occur.
When leaving the vehicle
Always 
 remove  the  key  from  the  ignition  switch
and lock all doors and the tailgate when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area. Starting and driving
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The  mirrors  can  be  extended  and  retracted  for  30
seconds 
after  the  ignition  switch  is  turned  to  the
“LOCK” position.
Either  the  mirror  switch  in  the  cabin  or  the  remote
controller  of  the  keyless  entry  system  (if  so  equip-
ped) can be used.
For  information  on  the  keyless  entry  system,  refer
to page 1-04.
NOTE
l It  is  also  possible  to  fold  and  return  the  mir-
rors by hand.
l When  freezing  has  occurred  and  mirrors  fail
to operate as intended, please refrain from re-
peated pushing of the retractor switch as this
action can result in burn-out of the mirror mo-
tor circuits.
Automatic extension of mirrors
If the engine is stopped and started with the mirrors
retracted, the mirrors automatically extend for safe-
ty  when  the  vehicle  speed  reaches  30  km/h
(19 mph).
NOTE l If the mirrors are retracted manually or using
the  mirror  switch  after  the  engine  is  started,
they do not extend automatically. Use the mir-
ror  switch  to  extend  the  mirrors,  or  turn  the
ignition switch to the “LOCK” position to ac-
tivate the automatic extension function. Heated mirror*
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When 
the  rear  window  demister  switch  is  pressed,
the  outside  rear-view  mirrors  are  demisted  or  de-
frosted.  Current  will  flow  through  the  heater  ele-
ment inside the mirrors, thus clearing away frost or
condensation.
The  indication  lamp  (C)  will  illuminate  while  the
demister  is  on.  The  heater  will  be  turned  off  auto-
matically in about 20 minutes. Ignition switch
E00601401731 LOCK
The 
engine  is  stopped  and  the  steering  wheel
locked.  The  key  can  be  inserted  and  removed  only
when the switch is in this position.
ACC
The  engine  is  stopped,  but  the  electrical  devices
such as the radio and cigarette lighter can be operat-
ed.
ON
The engine is running, and all the vehicle’s electri-
cal devices can be operated.
START
The starter motor operates. After the engine has star-
ted, release the key and it will automatically return
to the “ON” position. Starting and driving
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NOTE
l This 
vehicle is equipped with ignition switch
illumination. • The  ignition  switch  illumination  comeson  while  the  driver’s  door  is  opened  and
remains on for about 30 seconds after the
driver’s door is closed.
• [On vehicles with keyless entry system] When  you  get  out  of  the  vehicle  and  re-
move the ignition key, it will be illumina-
ted for about 30 seconds.
 
However, it will go off even while the il-
lumination  comes  on  if  the  ignition
switch is set to “ON” position.
l For vehicles equipped with the Daytime Run-
ning Lamp, when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position, the headlamp low beams etc.
are turned on.
Refer to “Headlamps” on page 3-18.
l Your  vehicle  is  equipped  with  an  electronic
immobilizer. To start the engine, the ID code
which  the  transponder  inside  the  key  sends
must match the one registered in the immobil-
izer computer. (Refer to “Electronic immobil-
izer  (Anti-theft  starting  system)”  on  page
1-03.) To remove the key
For 
vehicles  with  M/T,  when  removing  the  key,
push  in  the  key  at  the  “ACC”  position  and  keep  it
depressed until it is turned to the “LOCK” position,
then remove the key. For  vehicles  with  A/T, 
when  removing  the  key,
first  set  the  selector  lever  to  the  “P”  (PARK)  posi-
tion, and then turn the key to the “LOCK” position,
then remove the key. CAUTION
l
If 
 the engine is stopped while driving, the
brake servomechanism will cease to func-
tion  and  braking  efficiency  will  deterio-
rate.  Also,  the  power  steering  system  will
not  function  and  it  will  require  greater
manual effort to operate the steering.
l Do not leave the key in the “ON” position
for a long time when the engine is not run-
ning, doing so will cause the battery to be
discharged.
l Do not turn the key to the “START” posi-
tion  when  the  engine  is  running,  doing  so
could damage the starter motor. Starting and driving
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