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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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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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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
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P. 514
P. 578
P. 623
P. 628
Rear window defogger P. 310
Rear window wiper P. 207
Side doors P. 51
Rear turn signal lights P. 179
License plate lights P. 198
Back door P. 56
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Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 198
Fuel filler door P. 102
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
P. 198
P. 179
P. 204
Windshield wiper and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 205
P. 207
Gauges and meters P. 182
Glove box
P. 417
Hood lock release lever P. 494
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Accessory meter
Compass
Clock
Outside temperature display P. 194
P. 450
P. 431
P. 433
Parking brake pedal P. 180
Emergency flasher switch
P. 554
Shift lever P. 173
Audio system
Navigation system
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P. 313
USB port
P. 348
Power outlets
P. 436
Bottle holders P. 427
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CTHPIAS060Security indicator
light
P. 106, 109
Front passenger “AIR BAG ON” and
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator
P. 130
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*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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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
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
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 179)
(Canada)
“TRC OFF” indicator
(P. 255)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 202)Roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off indica-
tor (P. 128)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 198)
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor ( P. 223)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 198)
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(P. 238)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 204)
(if equipped)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator
(P. 223, 226)
Cruise control indicator
( P. 209)
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 235)
Cruise control set indi-
cator (P. 209)
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 226)
Slip indicator ( P. 254)
(if equipped)
“A-TRAC” indicator
(P. 230)
VSC off indicator
(P. 255)
(if equipped)
“AUTO LSD” indicator
(P. 232)
(U.S.A.)
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 255)
(if equipped)
Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator ( P. 245)
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Fog light switch
■Fog lights can be used when
The headlights are on in low beam.
The fog lights secure excellent visib ility in difficult driving condi-
tions, such as in rain and fog.
Turns the front fog lights off
Turns the front fog lights on
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