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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 fea-
turesAir 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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Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 191
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 193
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 194
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 197
Intuitive parking assist......... 209
Driving assist systems ........ 215
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 219
Vehicle load limits ............... 225
Winter driving tips ............... 226
Trailer towing ...................... 229
Dinghy towing ..................... 237
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system .......... 240
Front automatic air conditioning system .......... 246
Rear manual air conditioning system .......... 253
Rear automatic air conditioning system .......... 256
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers,
and windshield wiper
de-icer ............................... 260 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 262
Using the radio ................... 265
Using the CD player ........... 271
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 279
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 287
Using the AUX adapter....... 291
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 292
3-3. Using the rear audio system Rear seat entertainment system features ................ 296
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 303
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 312
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 315
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 316
Using the video mode......... 318
Changing the initial setting............................... 320
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 327
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 331
Making a phone call ........... 339
Setting a cellular phone ...... 345
3Interior features
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
B
Cruise control switch P. 194, 197
Talk switch , * P. 332
Distance switch P. 197
Engine (ignition) switch P. 167
Telephone switch , * P. 332
Audio remote control
switches
P. 292
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: If equipped*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Power outlet main
switch
P. 388
AUX adapter P. 291
Intuitive parking assist switch P. 209
Rear window defogger switch
Outside rear view mi rror defogger switch
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
P. 260
P. 260
P. 260
Emergency flasher switch
Personal/interior light main switch
P. 362Front air conditioning system
P. 240, 246
Audio system
Rear view monito r/navigation system
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P. 262
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Engine (ignition) switch
■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.
■Engine (ignition) 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.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system ....... 240
Front automatic air conditioning system ....... 246
Rear manual air conditioning system ....... 253
Rear automatic air conditioning system ....... 256
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers,
and windshield wiper
de-icer ............................ 260
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 262
Using the radio ................. 265
Using the CD player ......... 271
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 279
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 287
Using the AUX adapter .... 291
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 292 3-3. Using the rear audio system
Rear seat entertainment system features ............. 296
Using the DVD player (DVD video) ................... 303
Using the DVD player (video CD)...................... 312
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........ 315
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) .................... 316
Using the video mode ...... 318
Changing the initial setting ............................ 320
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features .......................... 327
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ......... 331
Making a phone call ......... 339
Setting a cellular phone ... 345
Security and system setup .............................. 350
Using the phone book ...... 353
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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer
to the “Navigation Sy stem Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system (type A)
CD player with changer controller and AM/FM radio
Without navigation system (type B)
CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
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Interior features
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Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system's speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio syste\
m is
operating.
Without navigation system (type C)
CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
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Using the radioP. 265
Using the CD playerP. 271
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 279
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 287
Using the AUX adapterP. 291
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 292