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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 ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 182
Fog light switch ................... 185
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 186
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 188
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 189
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 190
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 193
Intuitive parking assist......... 204
Rear view monitor system... 210
Electronically modulated air suspension................... 216
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ......... 221
Four-wheel drive system ..... 222
AUTO LSD system.............. 227
Driving assist systems ........ 229
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 235
Cargo and luggage ............. 240
Vehicle load limits ............... 244
Winter driving tips ............... 245
Trailer towing ...................... 249
Dinghy towing ..................... 265 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front air conditioning system .............................. 268
Rear air conditioning system .............................. 276
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 280
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 282
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 283
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 285
Using the radio ................... 289
Using the CD player ........... 297
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 306
Operating an iPod
®
player ............................... 314
Operating a USB memory player ............................... 320
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 327
Using the AUX adapter....... 331
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 333
3Interior features
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 336
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 339
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 344
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 346
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 351
3-4. Using the rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment system .............................. 352
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 360
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 369
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 372
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 374
Using the video mode ........ 377
Changing the Setup Menu settings ............................. 379 3-5. Using the hands-free phone
system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system features ............................ 387
Using the hands-free phone system ................... 391
Making a phone call............ 400
Setting a cellular phone ...... 404
Security and system setup ................................. 408
Using the phone book......... 411
3-6. Using the interior lights Interior lights list.................. 417
• Personal/interior light main switch ....................... 418
• Personal/interior lights ...... 419
• Interior light ....................... 420
3-7. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 421
• Glove boxes ..................... 422
• Coin holder ....................... 423
• Front console box ............. 424
• Card holder ....................... 426
• Map holder ....................... 427
• Pen holder ........................ 429
• Tissue pocket ................... 430
• Rear console box ............. 431
• Overhead console ............ 434
• Cup holders ...................... 436
• Bottle holders ................... 440
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 441
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*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
Seat heater switches
Seat heater and ventilator
switches
P. 457
P. 460
Air conditioning
system
P. 268
Power outlet P. 451
Audio system
Navigation system
*
P. 285Rear window defogger switch/
Rear window defogger and outside rear
view mirror defogger switch
Windshield wiper de-icer
P. 280
P. 282Security indicator
P. 101, 103Accessory meter
P. 179
Cigarette lighter P. 449
AUX adapter
USB adapter
P. 331
P. 314, 320, 331
: If equipped
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Instrument panelPictorial index
Telephone switches P. 392
Audio remote control
switches
P. 333
Climate remote control
switches
P. 283
Cruise control
switch
P. 190, 193
Talk switch
P. 392
Distance switch
P. 193
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Engine (ignition) switch
■Engine switch
LOCK
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(The key can be removed only
when the shift lever is in P.)
ACC
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
ON
All electrical components can
be used.
START
For starting the engine.
■Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 25 seconds, which-
ever is less. If you turn the engine switch, the engine will keep
cranking for about 30 seconds maximum.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front air conditioning system ........................... 268
Rear air conditioning system ........................... 276
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 280
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 282
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ......................... 283
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ................... 285
Using the radio ................. 289
Using the CD player ......... 297
Playing MP3 and WMA discs............................... 306
Operating an iPod
®
player ............................. 314
Operating a USB memory player ........................... 320
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 327
Using the AUX adapter .... 331
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 333 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio
system ........................... 336
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system.................. 339
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 344
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 346
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................. 351
3-4. Using the rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment system .......................... 352
Using the DVD player (DVD video) ................... 360
Using the DVD player (video CD)...................... 369
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........ 372
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) .................... 374
Using the video mode ...... 377
Changing the Setup Menu settings ................ 379
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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer
to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Without navig ation system
Type A: CD player with changer controller and AM/FM radio
Type B: CD player with changer and AM/FM radio