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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
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 277
Using the Bluetooth® audio
system .............................. 280
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 285
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 287
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 292
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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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Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 58
SRS driver airbag P. 81Head restraints P. 55
Bottle holders
P. 338
Cup holders P. 337
SRS side airbags P. 81
Floor mats P. 352
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 81
Auxiliary box P. 339
Rear seats P. 49
Horn P. 137
Front seats P. 47
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VSC OFF switch P. 172, 179, 180
RR DIFF LOCK switch P. 174
A-TRAC switch P. 170
Power outlet main switch P. 345
Intuitive parking assist switch P. 155
AUX port/USB port P. 252, 259, 270
Power outlet P. 344
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CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart-
ment.
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the
item may get under the clutch, brake or accelerator pedal and prevent
the pedals from being depressed properly, block the driver’s vision, or
hit the driver or passengers, causing an accident.
• Driver’s feet
• Front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• Instrument panel
• Dashboard
• Auxiliary box or tray that has no lid
●Do not stack anything in the luggage compartment higher than the
seatbacks.
Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident.
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and
injure someone during sudden braking, sudden swerving or an acci-
dent.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not
designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat
belts properly fastened. Otherwise, th ey are much more likely to suffer
death or serious injury, in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerv-
ing or an accident.
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3-1. Using the air conditioningsystem 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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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Blu etooth
® audio
system ........................... 277
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system.................. 280
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 285
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 287
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................. 292
3-4. Using the hands -free phone
system (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
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Interior featuresLanguage settings
The language used for all voice guidance, voice recognition and mes-
sages may be changed.
Press .
Press (MORE).
Press (LANG).
Press or that corresponds to the desired language.
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
“ENG” (English) or “ESP” (Spanish)
For vehicles sold in Canada
“ENG” (English) or “FRAN” (French)
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Using the radioP. 230
Using the CD playerP. 237
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 245
Operating an iPodP. 252
Operating a USB memoryP. 259
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 267
Using the AUX portP. 270
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 271