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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
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
manual.
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 143
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 145
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 147
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 148
Intuitive parking assist......... 152
Rear view monitor system .............................. 157
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with a
manual transmission)........ 161
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with
an automatic
transmission) .................... 164
Active traction control system .............................. 167
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................... 169
Rear differential lock system .............................. 171
Clutch start cancel switch (vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 174
Driving assist systems ........ 175
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 180
Cargo and luggage ............. 185
Vehicle load limits ............... 189
Winter driving tips ............... 190
Trailer towing ...................... 193
Dinghy towing ..................... 203 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 206
Rear window defogger ....... 213
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 214
Using the radio ................... 218
Using the CD player ........... 225
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 233
Operating an iPod .............. 240
Operating a USB memory ............................ 247
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 255
Using the AUX port............. 258
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 259
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 262
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 265
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 270
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 272
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 277
3Interior features
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Clock P. 327
Emergency flasher switch P. 420Audio system P. 214
Security indicator P. 74
Air conditioning system P. 206
Rear window defogger switch P. 213
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
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Audio remote control switches P. 259
Telephone switch P. 283
Talk switch P. 283
Cruise control switch P. 148
: If equipped
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2-1. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
■Engine switch
LOCK
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: 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.
■Starting the engine
Automatic transmission
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.
Manual transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system .... 206
Rear window defogger ..... 213
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ................... 214
Using the radio ................. 218
Using the CD player ......... 225
Playing MP3 and WMA discs............................... 233
Operating an iPod ............ 240
Operating a USB memory .......................... 247
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 255
Using the AUX port .......... 258
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 259
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio
system ........................... 262
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system.................. 265
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 270
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 272
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................. 277
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system features .......................... 278
Using the hands-free phone system ................ 282
Making a phone call ......... 291
Setting a cellular phone ... 296
Security and system setup .............................. 302
Using the phone book ...... 307 3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 315
• Interior lights .................. 316
• Personal lights ............... 317
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 318
• Glove box....................... 319
• Cup holders (front) ......... 319
• Cup holders (rear) .......... 322
• Bottle holders ................. 323
• Auxiliary box .................. 324
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 325
Vanity mirrors ................... 326
Clock ................................ 327
Outside temperature display............................ 328
Power outlet (12V DC) ..... 329
Power outlet (115V AC) ... 330
Armrest ............................ 336
Floor mat .......................... 337
Luggage storage box (vehicles without sub
woofer) ........................... 339
Luggage compartment features .......................... 340
Compass .......................... 343
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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system
Type A: CD player with changer controller and AM/FM radio
Type B: CD player with changer and AM/FM radio