TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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
1Before driving
2When driving
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Engine (ignition) switch P. 127
Instrument panelPictorial index
When driving2
115
2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 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
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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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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Ignition system
Electrical system
Spark plug
Make DENSO SK20HR11
Gap
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
Battery
Specific gravity reading at
68 F (20 C): 1.250 1.290 Fully charged
1.160 1.200 Half charged
1.060 1.100 Discharged
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge15 A max.
5 A max.
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DrivingBreak-in tips .......................... 118
Correct posture .......................79
Driving assist systems........... 178
Procedures ............................ 116
Winter driving tips.................. 193
Emergency, in case of Blown fuse............................. 415
If the engine will not start ...... 467
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 468
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 470
If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 444
If a warning light turns on ...... 444
If you have a flat tire ............. 454
If you lose your keys ............. 469
If you think something is wrong .................................. 442
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 477
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 479
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 437
If your vehicle overheats ....... 474
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 436
Engine Compartment ........................ 381
Engine switch ........................ 127
Exhaust gas .......................... 123
Hood...................................... 380
How to start the engine ......... 127
Identification number ............. 483
If the engine will not start ...... 467
Ignition switch........................ 127
Immobilizer system .................76
Overheating........................... 474
Warning light ......................... 445 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 486
Checking ............................... 386
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 193
Temperature gauge .............. 138
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 138
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 485
Checking ............................... 382
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 193
Warning light ................. 445, 447
Engine switch........................... 127
Event data recorder ................... 24
Floor mat .................................. 352
Fluid Brake..................................... 387
Washer.................................. 393
Four-wheel drive system Four-wheel drive control lever .................................... 164
Front-wheel drive control lever .................................... 167
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 94
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 447
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer ...................... 447
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 47
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Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 426
Switch ................................... 146
Wattage ................................ 492
Front turn signal lights
Lever .................................... 134
Replacing light bulbs ............ 426
Switch ................................... 134
Wattage ................................ 492
Fuel Capacity ............................... 484
Fuel gauge ........................... 138
Fuel pump shut off system ... 443
Gas station information ........ 540
Information ........................... 493
Refueling ................................ 73
Type ..................................... 484
Warning light ........................ 447
Fuel door .................................... 73
Fuel filler door ........................... 73
Fuel pump shut off system .... 443
Fuses Fuses.................................... 415
Locations ...................... 419, 423
Gas station information .......... 540
Gauges ..................................... 138
Glass hatch ................................ 43
Glove box ......................... 333, 334
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) ............... 293
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 436
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 55 Headlights
Replacing light bulbs .............426
Switch....................................146
Wattage .................................492
Hood ..........................................380
Hooks
Cargo net ..............................356
Shopping bag ........................357
Horn...........................................137
I/M test.......................................375
Identification Engine ...................................484
Tire ........................................497
Vehicle ..................................483
Ignition switch ..........................127
Illuminated entry system .........330
Immobilizer system....................76
Indicator lights .........................141
Initialization
Items to initialize....................509
Inside rear view mirror ..............65
Interior lights
Switch....................................331
Wattage .................................492
Instrument panel light control ....................................139
Intuitive parking assist ............155
Jack
Positioning the jack ...............457
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........454
Jack handle ..............................457
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Keyless entry..............................30
KeysEngine switch ........................ 127
If you lose your keys ............. 469
Ignition switch........................ 127
Key battery ............................ 413
Keyless entry...........................30
Key number .............................28
Keys ........................................28
Reminder buzzer ................... 450
Wireless remote control key ..................................28, 30
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Switch.................................... 146
Wattage ................................. 492
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 426
Wattage ................................. 492
Lights Automatic light off system ..... 147
Emergency flasher switch ..... 436
Hazard light switch ................436
Headlights switch .................. 146
Instrument panel light control
dial ...................................... 139
Interior light switch ................331
Personal lights switch............ 332
Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Turn signal lights switch ........ 134
Wattage ................................. 492
Limited slip differential............ 172
Load capacity ................... 192, 482
Lock steering column ................64
Luggage storage box............... 354
Luggage compartment features................................... 355 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 376
General maintenance............ 372
Maintenance data ................. 482
Maintenance requirements ... 370
Vehicle exterior ..................... 364
Vehicle interior ...................... 367
Maintenance data..................... 371
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 445
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 218
Manual transmission ............... 132
Meter Accessory meter ................... 144
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 139
Meters ................................... 138
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 65
Side mirrors............................. 68
Vanity mirrors ........................ 341
MP3 disc ................................... 245
Noise from under vehicle .......... 21
Odometer .................................. 138
Off-road precautions Driving ................................... 185
Vehicle .................................. 183
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 382
Warning light .................. 445,447
Opener
Hood ..................................... 380
Outside rear view mirror illumination lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 432
Switch ................................... 146
Wattage................................. 492K
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