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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, 
mirrors, and steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior 
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance 
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble 
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat 
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For U.S. 
ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this 
manual 
     
        
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Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 177
Rear window wiper and  washer .............................. 182
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 183
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 184
Intuitive parking assist......... 188
Four-wheel drive system ..... 197
Crawl Control ...................... 202
Driving assist systems ........ 206
Pre-Collision System........... 212
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 213
Cargo and luggage ............. 218
Vehicle load limits ............... 225
Winter driving tips ............... 226
Trailer towing ...................... 231
Dinghy towing ..................... 243
3-1.  Using the air conditioning  system and defogger
Front air conditioning  system .............................. 246
Rear air conditioning  system .............................. 256
Rear window and outside  rear view mirror 
defoggers .......................... 260
Windshield wiper de-icer ..... 261 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type ..............  262
Using the radio ...................  265
Using the CD player ...........  274
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs .......................  282
Operating an iPod
®............  289
Operating a USB  memory ............................  296
Optimal use of the audio  system ..............................  304
Using the AUX adapter.......  306
Using the steering  switches ...........................  307
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio 
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ....  311
Using the Bluetooth
® audio 
system ..............................  314
Operating a Bluetooth
® 
enabled portable player....  320
Setting up a Bluetooth
® 
enabled portable player....  323
Bluetooth
® audio system 
setup ................................  330
3-4. Using the hands-free system  (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system  (for cellular phone) ...........  331
Using the hands-free  system ..............................  335
Making a phone call ...........  343
Setting a cellular phone ......  348
Security and system  setup ................................  354
Using the phone book ........  3603Interior features 
     
        
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3-5. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list .................  369
• Interior lights ....................  370
• Personal lights .................  371
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features.......  372
• Glove box .........................  373
• Console box .....................  374
• Overhead console ............  375
• Cup holders......................  376
• Bottle holders ...................  377
• Card holders ....................  379
• Auxiliary box.....................  379
3-7. Other interior features Cool box .............................  380
Sun visors ..........................  382
Vanity mirror .......................  383
Clock ..................................  384
Outside temperature display ..............................  385
Ashtrays .............................  386
Cigarette lighter ..................  388
Power outlets .....................  389
Seat heaters .......................  391
Armrest...............................  393
Floor mats ..........................  394
Luggage compartment  features ............................  395
Garage door opener ...........  397
Safety Connect...................  404 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ...........  412
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ............  415
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ....................  418
General maintenance .........  420
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs ..........................  423
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .......................  424
Hood ...................................  427
Engine compartment ..........  428
Tires....................................  443
Tire inflation pressure .........  452
Wheels................................  456
Air conditioning filter ...........  458
Electronic key battery .........  461
Checking and replacing  fuses .................................  464
Light bulbs ..........................  477
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Power window 
switch 
P. 86
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belt P. 71
SRS front passengerairbag 
P. 103
SRS driver airbag P. 103
Head restraint P. 67
Front seat P. 52
SRS side airbag P. 103
Console box Cool box
 
P. 374
P. 380
Ashtray P. 386
Rear air conditioning 
controls 
P. 256
Armrest P. 393
Floor mat
 
P. 394
Rear seat entertainment 
system
*
Glove box P. 373Rear seat P. 54 
     
        
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Windshield wiper 
de-icer switch
 
P. 261
Clock P. 384
Security indicator 
light 
P. 96
Audio system 
P. 262
Front passenger AIR BAG 
ON and AIR BAG OFF 
indicator 
P. 118
Front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light 
P. 503
Air conditioning 
system 
P. 246
Rear air conditioning control 
switch 
P. 256
Emergency flasher 
switch 
P. 490
Rear window defogger 
switch 
P. 260
Without navigation system
: If equipped
Outside temperature 
display 
P. 385 
     
        
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
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Audio system*
Front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light 
P. 503
Front passenger AIR BAG ON and 
AIR BAG OFF indicator 
P. 118
Clock* Outside temperature 
display 
P. 385
Air conditioning 
system
* 
Emergency flasher 
switch 
P. 490
Security indicator 
light 
P. 96
With naviga tion system
Rear window 
defogger switch
 
P. 260
Navigation system*  
     
        
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3-1.  Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front air conditioning  system ...........................  246
Rear air conditioning  system ...........................  256
Rear window and outside  rear view mirror 
defoggers .......................  260
Windshield wiper  de-icer ............................  261
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type............  262
Using the radio .................  265
Using the CD player .........  274
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs .....................  282
Operating an iPod
®..........  289
Operating a USB  memory ..........................  296
Optimal use of the audio  system ...........................  304
Using the AUX adapter ....  306
Using the steering  switches .........................  307
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3-1.  Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front air conditioning system
: If equipped
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with  a navigation system should
refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Without navig ation system
Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer
Vehicles without windshield wiper de-icer
*: The front air conditioning system cannot be switched off while the cool box is on. ( P. 380)
Driver’s side temperature control
Changes the air outlets used Off *Airflow display
Fan speed display
Fan speed
Airflow display
Passenger’s side 
temperature 
setting display Passenger’s side temperature control
Changes the air
outlets usedOutside air or 
recirculated 
air mode
Outside airmode
Recirculated 
air mode
Rear air conditioning operation mode Micro dust and pollen filter
Air conditioning on/off switch
4-zone operation switch
Windshield
defogger
Automatic
mode
Driver’s side 
temperature
setting display
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