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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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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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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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
: If equipped
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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38 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■ When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part
of the door handle
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights is
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation.
When any warning lights come on, take appropriate measures depending on
which warning light comes on. ( P. 565)
Touch both lock sensors on the upper and
lower part of the door handle simulta-
neously.
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When the average fuel consumption is reset
The average fuel consumption display ed on the instrument cluster and “Past
Record” screen of the navigation system (if equipped) will be reset at the
same time.
■ Adjusting the brightness of the accessory meter
● If left idle for approximately 6 seconds or more while adjusting, the dis-
play will revert to the trip information display.
● When the parking lights are on, the brightness of the accessory meter
can be adjusted only with the instrument panel light control.
● If the “MODE/ ” button is pressed and held when the accessory meter
light control is displayed, the display will switch to compass calibration.
(P. 450)
■ Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem with continu-
ing to use the display.
NOTICE
■The accessory meter at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal dis-
play. At extremely low temperatures, the display monitor may respond
slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
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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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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Rear interior light (P. 414)
Front personal lights/front interior light ( P. 414)
Shift lever light (when the engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON”
position [without a smart ke y system] or “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode [with a
smart key system])
Inside door handle lights (if equipped)
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Engine switch light (vehicles without a smart key system)
Footwell lights (if equipped)
Door courtesy lights (if equipped)
Turning the instrument panel light control dial fully downward
disables the inside door handle lights, footwell lights and shift
lever light. ( P. 187)
CTH35AS003
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414 3-5. Using the interior lights
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Interior lightsFront Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Rear Turns the door position on
Turns the light off
Turns the light on
Personal lights
Turns the lights on/off
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CTH36AS024
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Interior lights and personal lights