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When driving
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Multi-terrain Select
The Multi-terrain Select system has 4 terrain modes. When a terrain
mode is selected in accordance wi th terrain conditions, engine
power and active traction control system is controlled to enhance
off-road drivability.
Additionally, guidance messages such as transfer mode selection
advice are displayed on the accessory meter to assist the driver in
operating the vehicle.
“ON/OFF” switch
Mode selector dial
Mode indicators
Multi-terrain Select indicator
Accessory meter
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: If equipped
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Selecting modesPress the “ON/OFF” switch.
All the mode indicators will come
on and then go off except the indi-
cator for the present mode. The
applicable road conditions will be
displayed on the accessory
meter.
Turn the dial to select the
desired mode.
The indicator of the selected
mode will come on and the appli-
cable road conditions will be dis-
played on the accessory meter.
If the mode indicator flashes,
Multi-terrain Select cannot be
operated. Follow the instructions
displayed on the accessory meter
and check that the mode indicator
stops flashing. (P. 249)
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When driving
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Messages displayed on the accessory meter
Depending on switch operation, one of the following messages may
appear on the accessory meter to provide guidance on transfer mode
selection etc:
MessageDetailsProcedure
SHIFT TO 4WD
(When selecting MUD
& SAND mode) Indicates that the
transfer mode needs
to be changed to H4
or L4.Shift the front-wheel
drive control lever to
H4 or L4.
SHIFT TO L4
(When selecting
LOOSE ROCK,
MOGUL or ROCK
mode) Indicates that the
transfer mode needs
to be changed to L4.
Shift the front-wheel
drive control lever to
L4.
STOP THE VEHICLE
& SHIFT THE AUTO.
TRANSMISSION TO N
(When selecting any
mode) Indicates that the
transfer mode cannot
be changed to H4 or
L4.
Stop the vehicle com-
pletely and/or shift the
shift lever to N.
ACCELERATE OR
DECELERATE
(When shifting the
front-wheel control
lever to H4 or H2) Indicates that the
transfer mode may
not successfully
change.
Drive straight ahead
while accelerating or
decelerating, or drive in
reverse.
DRIVE THE VEHICLE
A SHORT DISTANCE
(When pressing the
rear differential lock
switch) Indicates that the rear
differential is not
locked.
Drive the vehicle for-
ward or backward a
short distance.
OP. NOT POSSIBLE
WHEN Multi-terrain
Select ACTIVATED
(When pressing the
VSC off switch or “A-
TRAC” switch) Indicates that VSC
and active traction
control cannot be dis-
abled while Multi-ter-
rain Select is
operating.
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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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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Driver's side temperature control dial
Air outlet display
Driver’s side temperature display Fan speed display
Passenger’s side
temperature display
Passenger’s side
temperature control dial
Automatic mode button Air outlet selector buttons “Off” button
Cooling and dehumidification function on/off button
Fan speed control buttonWindshield defogger
button
Outside/recirculated air mode button Dual mode button
: If equipped
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Adjusting the settings manually
■ Basic setting
To turn on the air conditioning system and adjust the fan
speed, press “ ” on to increase the fan speed and
“ ” to decrease the fan speed.
Press to turn the fan off.
To adjust the temperature setting, turn clockwise to
increases the temperature and counterclockwise to
decreases the temperature.
When is pressed (the indicator on is on) or the pas-
senger’s side temperature control dial is turned, the temperature for
the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
To change the air outlets, press , , or .
The air flow shown on the display indicates the following:
Air flows to the upper body.
: May occur in automatic mode
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
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Using the radio
Ty p e A
Type B and C
Power VolumeAdjusting the
frequency
(AM, FM mode)
or channel
(SAT mode)
Seeking a frequency
Displaying radio
text messages
AMSAT/FM
mode buttons
Scanning for
receivable stations Station selector
Changing the
channel
category
Power Volume Adjusting the frequency
(AM, FM mode) or
channel (SAT mode)
Seeking a frequency
Displaying radio
text messages
AM/FM/SAT
mode button
Scanning for
receivable stations Station selector
Setting preset buttons
Changing the
channel
category
Mute
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318 3-2. Using the audio system
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Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning or or
pressing “
” or “ ” on .
Press and hold a button (from to ) until you hear
a beep.
Type B and C: Each time is pressed, station pages are
changed. There are a total of 6 pages.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
■ Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press again.
■ Scanning all radio stations within range
Press
.
All the stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press again.
■ Displaying radio text messages (for type B and C, FM mode
only)
When a new radio text message is received, “MSG” is shown on
the display. To display the message, press .
If the text continues past the end of the display, “ ” is displayed. Press
and hold until you hear a beep.
Text messages are not displayed while driving.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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STEP 2
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STEP 2