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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 
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this 
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1-1. Key informationKeys .....................................  30
1-2. Opening, closing  and
locking the doors
Smart key system.................  33
Wireless remote control .......  47
Side doors ............................  51
Back door .............................  56
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, 
steering wheel)
Front seats ...........................  61
Rear seats ............................  65
Head restraints .....................  76
Seat belts .............................  79
Steering wheel .....................  86
Inside rear view mirror..........  87
Outside rear view mirrors .....  89
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ....................  91
Power back window .............  94
Moon roof .............................  98
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ...................................  102 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ..............................  106
Alarm ..................................  109
Theft prevention labels  (for U. S. A.) .....................  112
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture .......  113
SRS airbags .......................  115
Front passenger occupant classification system .........  130
Child restraint systems .......  136
Installing child restraints .....  140
2-1. Driving procedures Driving 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
1Before driving
2When driving 
         
        
        
     
        
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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 .............................. 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.............. 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 port.............  360
Using the steering wheel  audio switches..................  361
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® 
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system ....  364
Using the Bluetooth® 
audio system ....................  367
Operating a Bluetooth
® 
enabled portable player ...  372
Setting up a Bluetooth
® 
enabled portable player ...  374
Bluetooth
® audio system 
setup ................................  379
3-4. Using the hands-free  phone system 
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system  (for cellular phone) 
features ............................  380
Using the hands-free  phone system 
(for cellular phone) ...........  384
Making a phone call ...........  392
Setting a cellular phone......  396
Security and system  setup ................................  401
Using the phone book ........  405
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .................  413
• Interior lights ....................  414
• Personal lights .................  414 3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features .......  416
• Glove box .........................  417
• Console box .....................  418
• Coin holder .......................  419
• Tissue pocket ...................  420
• Pen holder ........................  421
• Auxiliary box .....................  422
• Cup holders ......................  423
• Bottle holders ...................  427
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ...........................  429
Vanity mirrors .....................  430
Clock...................................  431
Outside temperature display ..............................  433
Power outlets (12V DC) ......  436
Power outlets (120V AC) ....  439
Seat heaters .......................  446
Armrest ...............................  448
Floor mat ............................  449
Compass ............................  450
Luggage compartment  features ............................  456
Garage door opener ...........  462
Safety Connect ...................  469 
         
        
        
     
        
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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 sidemarker lights 
P. 198
Fog lights P. 204
Headlights (high beam)
P. 198 
         
        
        
     
        
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Inside rear view mirror P. 87
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 115
Interior light P. 414
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Personal lights Interior light P. 414
P. 414
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Sun visors P. 429
Garage door opener switches  “SOS” button
Moon roof switches 
Active traction control switch
 
VSC off switch 
Rear differential lock switch
 
Downhill assist control switch
 
P. 462
P. 469
P. 98
P. 230
P. 232
P. 235
P. 238
Auxiliary box 
Crawl Control switch
 
Multi-terrain Select switch
 
P. 422
P. 241
P. 245
Vanity mirrors P. 430
Rear view monitor system P. 218 
         
        
        
     
        
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light 
P. 106, 109
Front passenger “AIR BAG ON” and 
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator 
P. 130
: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system Rear window and outside rear 
view mirror defoggers 
P. 310
Security indicator 
light 
P. 106, 109
Front passenger “AIR BAG ON” and 
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator 
P. 130
Rear window and outside rear 
view mirror defoggers 
P. 310
Intuitive parking assist 
indicator light
 P. 213
Intuitive parking assist 
indicator light
 P. 213
Front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light 
P. 567
Front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light 
P. 567 
         
        
        
     
        
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Outside rear view mirror switchesP. 89
Instrument panel light control dial
P. 187
Intuitive parking assist switch
P. 213
Tilt and telescopic steering lockrelease lever 
P. 86
“RSCA OFF” switch P. 128
Power outlet main switch P. 439
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
P. 312
 
: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.