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1-1. Key informationKeys .....................................  28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking  the doors
Wireless remote control .......  30
Side doors ............................  33
Access doors........................  36
Back door .............................  38
Glass hatch ..........................  43
1-3. Adjustable components  (seats, mirrors, steering 
wheel)
Front seats ...........................  47
Rear seats ............................  49
Head restraints .....................  55
Seat belts .............................  58
Steering wheel .....................  64
Anti-glare inside rear view  mirror ..................................  65
Outside rear view mirrors .....  68
1-4. Opening and closing  the windows
Power windows ....................  71
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ....  73 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................  76
Theft prevention labels  (U.S.A.)...............................  78
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture .........  79
SRS airbags .........................  81
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........  94
Child restraint systems .........  99
Installing child restraints .....  103
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle ..............  116
Engine (ignition) switch.......  127
Automatic Transmission .....  130
Manual Transmission .........  132
Turn signal lever .................  134
Parking brake .....................  135
Horn ....................................  137
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............  138
Indicators and warning lights .................................  141
Accessory meter .................  144
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2-3. Operating the lights andwipers
Headlight swi tch .................. 146
Windshield wipers and  washer .............................. 148
Rear window wiper and  washer .............................. 150
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 151
Intuitive parking assist......... 155
Rear view monitor system... 160
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with 
a manual transmission)..... 164
Four-wheel drive system  (4WD models with 
an automatic 
transmission) .................... 167
Active traction control  system .............................. 170
AUTO LSD system  (2WD models) ................... 172
Rear differential lock  system .............................. 174
Clutch start cancel switch  (vehicles with a manual 
transmission) .................... 177
Driving assist systems ........ 178
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 183
Cargo and luggage ............. 188
Vehicle load limits ............... 192
Winter driving tips ............... 193
Trailer towing ...................... 196
Dinghy towing ..................... 214 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ......  218
Rear window defogger .......  225
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ......................  226
Using the radio ...................  230
Using the CD player ...........  237
Playing MP3 and WMA discs .................................  245
Operating an iPod ..............  252
Operating a USB  memory ............................  259
Optimal use of the audio  system ..............................  267
Using the AUX port.............  270
Using the steering wheel  audio switches..................  271
Detachable pole antenna ...  274
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Bluetooth
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Using the Bluetooth® audio 
system ..............................  280
Operating a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player....  285
Setting up a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player....  287
Bluetooth
® audio system 
setup ................................  292
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3-4. Using the hands-free phonesystem (for cellula r phone)
Hands-free phone system  (for cellular phone) ...........  293
Using the hands-free  phone system 
(for cellular phone) ...........  297
Making a phone call ...........  306
Setting a cellular phone......  311
Security and system  setup ................................  317
Using the phone book ........  322
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .................  330
• Interior lights ....................  331
• Personal lights .................  332
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features.......  333
• Glove box .........................  334
• Cup holders (front) ...........  334
• Cup holders (rear) ............  337
• Bottle holders ...................  338
• Auxiliary box .....................  339
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ..........................  340
Vanity mirrors .....................  341
Clock ..................................  342
Outside temperature display ..............................  343
Power outlet (12V DC) .......  344
Power outlet (115V AC) .....  345
Armrest...............................  351
Floor mat ............................  352
Luggage storage box  (vehicles without sub 
woofer) .............................  354 Luggage compartment 
features ............................  355
Compass ............................  358
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ...........  364
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ............  367
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ....................  370
General maintenance .........  372
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs ..........................  375
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .......................  376
Hood ...................................  380
Engine compartment ..........  381
Tires....................................  395
Tire inflation pressure .........  403
Wheels................................  407
Air conditioning filter ...........  410
Key battery .........................  413
Checking and replacing  fuses .................................  415
Light bulbs ..........................  426
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 436
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 437
If you think something is  wrong ................................ 442
Fuel pump shut off  system .............................. 443
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer 
sounds... ........................... 444
If you have a flat tire............ 454
If the engine will not start .... 467
If the shift lever cannot  be shifted from P 
(vehicles with an 
automatic transmission) .... 468
If you lose your keys ........... 469
If the vehicle battery is  discharged ........................ 470
If your vehicle overheats ..... 474
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ................................. 477
If your vehicle has to  be stopped in 
an emergency ................... 479 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ...........  482
Fuel information..................  493
Tire information ..................  496
6-2. Customization Customizable features........  507
Items to initialize .................  509
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................  512
Seat belt instructions  for Canadian owners 
(in French) ........................  513
SRS airbag instructions  for Canadian owners 
(in French) ........................  515
Abbreviation list ........................  526
Alphabetical index ....................  528
What to do if... ...........................  537
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Headlights and daytime 
running lights
P. 146, 147
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Hood P. 380
Windshield wipers P. 148
Outside rear view mirror 
illumination lights
 P. 146
Front turn signal/parking and front 
side marker lights 
P. 134, 146
Outside rear view mirrors 
P. 68
Antenna P. 274 
         
        
        
     
        
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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 395
P. 454
P. 403
P. 496
Access doors P. 36
Fuel filler door P. 73
Rear turn signal lights P. 134
Stop/tail and rear side 
marker lights
P. 146
Side doors P. 33
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Rear window 
defogger 
P. 225
Glass hatch P. 43
License plate lights P. 146
Rear window wiper 
P. 150
Back door P. 38
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 65
Sun visors P. 340
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 81
Vanity mirrors
P. 341
Interior lights   P. 331
Personal lights P. 332
Rear view monitor system P. 160
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