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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 182
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 189
Accessory meter ................. 194
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 198
Fog light switch ................... 204
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 205
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 207
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 209
Intuitive parking assist......... 213
Rear view monitor system (rear view mirror-attached
type) .................................. 218
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD models).... 223
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD models) ..... 226
Active traction control system .............................. 230
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................... 232
Rear differential lock system .............................. 235
Downhill assist control system .............................. 238
Crawl Control ...................... 241
Multi-terrain Select .............. 245
Driving assist systems ........ 253 2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions........... 262
Cargo and luggage ............. 267
Vehicle load limits............... 273
Winter driving tips ............... 275
Trailer towing ...................... 280
Dinghy towing ..................... 293
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 296
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 302
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 310
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 312
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 313
Using the radio ................... 317
Using the CD player ........... 324
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 333
Operating an iPod
®............ 341
Operating a USB memory ............................ 348
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 355
Using the AUX adapter....... 360
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 361
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 364
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 367
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................... 372
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................... 374
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 379
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 380
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 384
Making a phone call ........... 392
Setting a cellular phone...... 396
Security and system setup ................................ 401
Using the phone book ........ 405
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 413
• Interior lights .................... 414
• Personal lights ................. 414 3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 416
• Glove box ......................... 417
• Console box ..................... 418
• Coin holder ....................... 419
• Tissue pocket ................... 420
• Pen holder ........................ 421
• Auxiliary box ..................... 422
• Cup holders ...................... 423
• Bottle holders ................... 427
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 429
Vanity mirrors ..................... 430
Clock................................... 431
Outside temperature display .............................. 433
Power outlets (12V DC) ...... 436
Power outlets (120V AC) .... 439
Seat heaters ....................... 446
Armrest ............................... 448
Floor mat ............................ 449
Compass ............................ 450
Luggage compartment features ............................ 456
Garage door opener ........... 462
Safety Connect ................... 469
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Front turn signal lights and daytimerunning lights
P. 179, 198
Pictorial indexExterior
Headlights (low beam)
P.198
Hood P. 494
Windshield wipers P. 205
Moon roof P. 98
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 89
Parking lights and front side
marker lights
P. 198
Fog lights P. 204
Headlights (high beam)
P.198
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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 514
P. 578
P. 621
P. 626
Rear window defogger P. 310
Rear window wiper P. 207
Side doors P. 51
Rear turn signal lights P. 179
License plate lights P. 198
Back door P. 56
: If equipped
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 198
Fuel filler door P. 102
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Inside rear view mirror P. 87
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 114
Interior light P. 414
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Personal lights Interior light P. 414
P. 414
: If equipped
Sun visors P. 429
Garage door opener switches “SOS” button
Moon roof switches
Active traction control switch
VSC off switch
Rear differential lock switch
Downhill assist control switch
P. 462
P. 469
P. 98
P. 230
P. 232
P. 235
P. 238
Auxiliary box
Crawl Control switch
Multi-terrain Select switch
P. 422
P. 241
P. 245
Vanity mirrors P. 430
Rear view monitor system P. 218
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Pictorial indexLuggage compartment
Slide deck P. 459
Storage compartment P. 458
Child restraint anchor brackets P. 139
Luggage compartment lights P. 57
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■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■ When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part
of the door handle
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights is
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation.
When any warning lights come on, take appropriate measures depending on
which warning light comes on. ( P. 565)
Touch both lock sensors on the upper and
lower part of the door handle simulta-
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■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■ Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock
the vehicle once more.
■ Panic mode
Vehicles without a smart key system
Vehicles with a smart key system
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system.
(P. 109)
When is pressed for longer
than about one second, an alarm will
sound intermittently and the vehicle
lights will flash to deter any person from
trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on
the wireless remote control.
When is pressed for longer
than about one second, an alarm will
sound intermittently and the vehicle
lights will flash to deter any person from
trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on
the electronic key.