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Features and controls
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3
NOTE
Only the forward gears 1 to 6 can be selected.
To reverse or park, place the gearshift lever in the “R”
(REVERSE) or “P” (PARK) position.
During manual shifting, downshifting will be performed
automatically when the vehicle slows down and the trans-
mission will downshift to 1st gear before the vehicle
stops.
If the gearshift lever or sportronic steering wheel shifters
are operated repeatedly, the transmission will also shift
repeatedly.
In order to ensure driving performance, upshifting may
not occur depending on the vehicle speed even if the gear-
shift lever or sportronic steering wheel shifters are oper-
ated. In addition, in order to prevent excessive engine
speed, the buzzer sounds and downshifting may not occur
depending on the vehicle speed even if the gearshift lever
or sportronic steering wheel shifters are operated.
When driving in an aggressive manner involving high
engine rpm, sudden acceleration and/or deceleration, the
Twin Clutch SST could take longer to shift due to higher
fluid temperatures.
CAUTION
!
When manually shifting while the vehicle is being
driven, select the correct shift position to control the
engine speed so that the tachometer indicator does
not enter the red zone.
Sudden engine braking and rapid acceleration can
cause the vehicle to skid. Shift down according to
road conditions and vehicle speed.
If both the left and right sportronic steering wheel
shifters are operated at the same time, the transmis-
sion may not change gears.
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3
S-AWC control mode switchWhen the ignition switch is set to the “ON” position, operate
the AWC switch to change the control mode.
Except for vehicles with steering wheel audio remote con-
trol switches
Push the switch down to change the control mode in the order
“TARMAC” → “GRAVEL” → “SNOW” or push it up to
change the control mode in the order “SNOW” → “GRAVEL”
→ “TARMAC”.Vehicles with steering wheel audio remote control switches
Each time the switch is pushed, the control mode changes in
the order “TARMAC” → “GRAVEL” → “SNOW” → “TAR-
MAC”.
NOTE
The control mode can be changed while the vehicle is
moving.
The selected control mode is stored in memory even if the
engine is stopped.
However, if a battery terminal is disconnected, the control
mode stored in memory will be erased and the control
mode will be set to the “TARMAC” mode.
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3
NOTE
When moving out of mud, sand or fresh snow, pressing
the accelerator pedal may not allow the engine speed to
increase. In such situations, temporarily turning off the
ASC with the “ASC OFF” switch will make it easier to
move out your vehicle.
By pressing the ASC OFF switch, both the skid control
function and the traction control function are turned OFF.
By pressing down the “ASC OFF” switch for 3 seconds or
longer, you can deactivate the ASC and the braking con-
trol of the AYC.
At this time, the display will appear for a few sec-
onds on the information screen in the multi-information
display.
Then, the previous screen will return and the “!” mark will
come on.
Press the ASC OFF switch again to turn ON the ASC.
If the ASC OFF switch is continuously pressed after the
ASC has been turned OFF or the ASC and the braking
control of AYC have been turned off, an erroneous opera-
tion prevention function operates and the ASC is automat-
ically turned ON.
ASC operation display, ASC OFF display or ASC
indicator
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Indicator
Display
- ASC operation display
When the ASC is operating, the information screen in the
multi-information display will change and the ASC opera-
tion display will blink.
-ASC OFF display
The display is displayed when the ASC has been deac-
tivated with the “ASC OFF” switch.
- ASC indicator
Indicator blinks when the ASC is operating.
CAUTION
!
When display blinks, ASC is operating, which
means that the road is slippery or that your vehicle’s
wheels are beginning to slip. If this happens, drive
slower.
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3 Multi-information display
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The multi-information display displays warnings, the odometer/trip odometer, service reminder, engine coolant temperature, fuel
remaining, outside temperature, Twin Clutch SST control mode, S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) control mode, gearshift lever
position, average and momentary fuel consumption, driving range, average speed, S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) operation
display, instrument brightness, etc.
It is also possible to change elements such as the language and units used on the multi-information display.
With ignition switch in the
“OFF” positionWith ignition switch in the “ON”
position (Twin Clutch SST)With ignition switch in the “ON”
position (manual transaxle)
1- “!” Warning display screen (With ignition switch in the
“OFF” position) →P. 3 - 1 5 3
2- Information screen (With ignition switch in the “OFF” posi-
tion) → P.3-154
Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in the “OFF”
position) → P.3-156
3- Door ajar warning display screen (With ignition switch in
the “OFF” position) → P.3-157
4- S-AWC control mode display screen → P.3-159
5- Outside temperature display screen → P.3-1676- “!” Warning display screen (With ignition switch in the
“ON” position) → P.3-159
7- Information screen (With ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion) → P.3-160
Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in the “ON”
position) → P. 3 - 1 6 5
8- Fuel remaining display screen → P.3-167
9- Twin Clutch SST control mode display screen (if so
equipped) → P. 3 - 1 6 7
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3
NOTE
Start adjusting when the knob is at the “0” position (when
the beam is at its highest).
Keep the knob in the “0” position except when using the
knob to lower the headlight beam angle.
Always return the knob to the “0” position when the load
is removed and the people have left the vehicle.
Turn signal lever
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When changing lanes, or to making a gradual turn, hold the
lever in the “lane change” position (1). It will return to the neu-
tral position when you let go. Use the full position (2) when
making a normal turn. The lever will return to the neutral posi-
tion when the turn is complete. There may be times when the
lever does not return to the neutral position. This usually hap-
pens when the steering wheel is turned only slightly. You can
easily return the lever by hand.
Also, when you move the lever to (1) slightly then release it,
the turn signal lights and the indicator light in the instrument
cluster will flash three times.
WA R N I N G
!
To avoid distraction while driving, always perform
headlight adjustments before vehicle operation.
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5
Comfort controls
Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 2
Heater without air conditioning function
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 6
Automatic air conditioning with Fahrenheit scale
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 12
Automatic air conditioning with Celsius scale
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 22
Important air conditioning operating tips . . . . . . .5- 32
Air purifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 33
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player
(RBDS and MP3 compatible) (if so equipped) .5- 33
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD
autochanger (RBDS and MP3 compatible)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 52
To use the external audio input function
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 82
Steering wheel audio remote control switch
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 84
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 87
Error codes (SIRIUS Satellite Radio)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 89
Handling of compact discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 91Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 94
Digital clock (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 96
General information about your radio . . . . . . . . . . 5- 97
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6-12 For emergencies
6
To change a tire
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1. Loosen the wheel nuts with the wheel nut wrench. Do not
remove the wheel nuts yet.2. Place the jack under one of the jacking points (A) shown
in the illustration. Use the jacking point closest to the tire
you wish to change.
WA R N I N G
!
Set the jack only at the positions shown here. If the
jack is set at a wrong position, it could dent your
vehicle or the jack might fall over and cause per-
sonal injury.
Do not use the jack on a tilted or soft surface.
Otherwise, the jack might slip and cause personal
injury. Always use the jack on a flat, hard surface.
Before setting the jack, make sure there are no sand
or pebbles under the jack base.
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6
5. Remove the wheel nuts with the wheel nut wrench, then
take the wheel off. 6. Clean out any mud, etc. on the hub surface (F), hub bolts
(G) or in the installation holes (H) in the wheel, and then
mount the spare tire.
The jack should not be used for any purpose other
than to change a tire.
No one should be in your vehicle when using the
jack.
Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is
on the jack.
Do not turn the raised wheel. The tires that are still
on the ground could turn and make your vehicle fall
off the jack. CAUTION
!
Handle the wheel carefully when changing the tire,
to avoid scratching the wheel surface.WA R N I N G
!
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