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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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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 33
Side doors ............................ 37
Back door ............................. 42
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 47
Rear seats ............................ 51
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ..................... 61
Head restraints ..................... 64
Seat belts ............................. 68
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .................. 78
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)...... 79
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 80
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 83
Roof luggage carrier............. 87
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 89
Power back window ............. 91
Moon roof ............................. 93 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 96
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .............................. 101
Alarm .................................. 103
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 106
SRS airbags ....................... 108
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 121
Child restraint systems ....... 126
Installing child restraints ..... 130
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 144
Engine (ignition) switch....... 153
Automatic
transmission........ 156
Turn signal lever ................. 160
Parking brake ..................... 161
Horn .................................... 162
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 163
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 168
Multi-information display ..... 173
Accessory meter ................. 179
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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
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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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Instrument panel light
control dial
P. 167
Power back door main
switch
P. 44
: If equipped
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P. 83
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
P. 78
Personal/interior light
main switch
P. 418
Power back door
switch
P. 43
Headlight cleaner
switch
P. 189
RSCA OFF switch
P. 120
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
P. 79
REVERSE TILT
switch
P. 84
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ..... 33
Side doors .......................... 37
Back door ........................... 42
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ......................... 47
Rear seats.......................... 51
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ................... 61
Head restraints................... 64
Seat belts ........................... 68
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ............... 78
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type) ... 79
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 80
Outside rear view mirrors ... 83
Roof luggage carrier .......... 87 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 89
Power back window ........... 91
Moon roof ........................... 93
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 96
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........................... 101
Alarm................................ 103
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 106
SRS airbags ..................... 108
Front passenger occupant classification system
......... 121
Child restraint systems..... 126
Installing child restraints ........................ 130
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Manual seat
Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback angle adjustment lever
Vertical height adjustment lever
Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment knob
Seat lumbar support adjustment switch
Passenger’s seat Driver’s seat
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Power seat
Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment switch
Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Driver’s seat leg support adjustment switch (if equipped)
Seat lumbar support adjustment switch
Passenger’s seat Driver’s seat
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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
Seatback table (if equipped on front passenger seat)
Pull the seatback angle adjusting
lever and raise the seatback to
its upright position.
Pull the seatback folding lever
and fold the seatback down.