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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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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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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 154
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system).......... 164
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system).................... 167
Automatic transmission .... 173
Turn signal lever .............. 179
Parking brake ................... 180
Horn ................................. 181
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges 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
202 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime running lights
turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake
is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
Type A and B: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the
switch.
■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
■ Automatic light off system
Vehicles without a smart key system
● When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned
to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. (The lights turn off immediately if
on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if
the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the
driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or
turn the lights off and then back to or .
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.
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Windshield wipers and washer
When intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected, the wiper
interval can be adjusted.
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
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■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with a smart key system: The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
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Turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 541
Switch.................................... 179
Wattage .................................622
Valet key .....................................30
Vanity lights Vanity lights ...........................430
Wattage .................................622
Vanity mirrors...........................430
Vehicle identification number ...................................611
Vehicle stability control...........253
VSC............................................ 253
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................565
Key reminder .........................572
Open door ............................ 567
Open moon roof reminder ..... 572
Seat belt reminder .................568
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 567
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature ................. 568
Brake system ........................565
Charging system .... ...............566
Engine oil pressure ............... 566
Engine oil replacement.......... 569
KDSS .................................... 567
Low fuel level ........................568
Low washer fluid ...................568
Malfunction indicator lamp ....566
Open door ............................. 567
Power steering ......................567
Pretensioners ........................566
Seat belt reminder .................568
Smart key system... ............... 570
SRS airbags .......................... 566
Tire pressure .........................568
Unengaged “Park” .................567 Washer
Checking ............................... 512
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 275
Switch ........................... 205, 207
Washing and waxing ............... 478
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 267
Load limits ............................. 273
Weight ................................... 610
Wheels ...................................... 524
Window glasses .................. 91, 94
Window lock switch................... 91
Windows Power back window ................ 94
Power windows ....................... 91
Rear window defogger .......... 310
Washer.......................... 205, 207
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 312
Windshield wipers ................... 205
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 528
Wireless remote control key.... 47
WMA disc.................................. 333
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