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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 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
3Interior features
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Clock P. 342
Emergency flasher switch P. 436Audio system P. 226
Security indicator P. 76
Air conditioning system P. 218
Rear window defogger switch P. 225
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
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Audio remote control switches P. 271
Telephone switch P. 298
Talk switch P. 298
Cruise control switch P. 151
: If equipped
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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 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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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