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uuTowing a TraileruTowing Preparation
Driving
Your vehicle has a class 3 trailer hitch as standard equipment.
The jumper harness and trailer brake fuse are stored in the glove box.
2Trailer brakes P. 334
2Trailer light P. 335
Turn the knob one-quarter left to open the
cover.
uThe 7-Pin trailer connector and trailer
hitch are located.
■Towing Equipment and Accessories1Towing Equipment and Accessories
Make sure that all equipment is properly installed and
maintained, and that it meets federal, state, province/
territory, and local regulations.
Consult your trailer sales or rental agency if any other
items are recommended or required for your towing situation.
The lighting and wiring of trailers can vary by type and brand. If a connector is required, it should only
be installed by a qualified technician.
Trailer packages and products:
•Ball mount, hitch plug, hitch pin etc.
•Wiring harness kit•Trailer hitch kit (jumper harness included)
2Trailer brakes P. 334
•Automatic transmission cooler kit2Automatic transmission cooler P. 337
Are available at a dealer.
2WD models
Knob
7-Pin Trailer Connector
Trailer Hitch

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■Shift lever positions
1Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0 and remove the key unless the shift lever is in (P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in (N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
Park
Used when parking or starting the engine
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Used when idling
Drive
Used for normal driving (gears change between 1st and 5th automatically)
Drive (D3)
Press the (d button while the shift lever is in (D.
Used when:●Going up or down hills●Towing a trailer in hilly terrain
Second
Used to increase engine braking (the transmission is locked in 2nd gear)
First
Used to further increase engine braking (the transmission is locked in 1st gear)
Release Button
(d Button

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uuWhen DrivinguVTM (Variable Torque Management)-4r System*
Driving
VTM (Variable Torque Management)-4r System*
Senses a traction loss caused by a road condition change, and automatically
transfers some power to the rear wheels.
Use the VTM-4r LOCK to increase more torque to the rear wheels.
1.Stop your vehicle with the engine running.
2.Move the shift lever to (1, (2, or (R.
3.Press the VTM-4r LOCK button.
uThe indicator in the button comes on.
Any of the following disengages the VTM-4r LOCK:
•Pressing the VTM-4r LOCK button again.
•Moving the shift lever to (D or (d.
•Turning the ignition switch to the LOCK (0 position.
■To Engage the VTM-4r LOCK
■To Disengage the VTM-4r LOCK
1VTM (Variable Torque Management)-4r System*
NOTICE
Do not continuously spin the front tires of your vehicle. Continuously spinning the front tires can
cause transmission or rear differential damage.
1To Engage the VTM-4r LOCK
Do not use the VTM-4r LOCK button on dry, paved roads. Driving on dry, paved roads with VTM-4r
LOCK on may damage the rear differential when
making a turn. Strange noise and vibration can also result.
The VTM-4r LOCK can be used to help free your
vehicle from being stuck in mud, sand, or gravel.When the lock is engaged, apply light pressure to the
accelerator pedal.
When more torque is applied, the rear tires are not likely to spin. This is normal.
If you are not able to free the vehicle, stop and
reverse direction. As soon as this feature is no longer needed,
disengage the VTM-4r LOCK.
1To Disengage the VTM-4r LOCK
The VTM-4r LOCK temporarily disengages when the
vehicle speed exceeds 18 mph (30 km/h). The
indicator in the button remains on.
* Not available on all models

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Driving
Rearview Camera*
About Your Rearview Camera
The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view.
The display automatically changes to a rear view when the shift lever is moved to
(R.
■Rearview Camera Display Area
1About Your Rearview Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique lens also makes objects appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.
To turn the guide lines on or off, press and hold the
RETURN button for about three seconds.
If you turn the guide lines off, they remain off until you turn them back on.
Rotate to adjust the brightness of the rearview camera.
If the camera lens is covered with dirt or moisture, use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris.
Models without navigation system
Screen display
Bumper
GuidelinesApprox. 118 in (3 m)
Approx. 79 in (2 m)
Approx. 39 in (1 m)
Approx. 20 in (0.5 m)
Tailgate Open Range
Approx. 118 in (3 m)
Approx. 79 in (2 m) Approx. 39 in (1 m)
Camera
* Not available on all models

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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.) Refer to the separate maintenance booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level monthly.
2Automatic Transmission Fluid P. 399
•Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2Checking the Brake Fluid P. 400
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 414
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 402
•Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 410
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all maintenance services should
be performed in accordance with the intervals indicated by the information display*/multi-
information display*.
2Maintenance Service Items P. 383
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills and tools, purchase the service manual.
2Authorized Manuals P. 474
If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenance, update the records in the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
* Not available on all models

Index
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Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................... 362
AC Power Outlet....................................... 158
Accessories and Modifications................. 375
Accessory Power Sockets.......................... 156
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 397
Engine Oil ................................................ 392
Washer .................................................... 401
Additives, Engine Oil................................ 392
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 149
Front Seats .............................................. 137
Head Restraints........................................ 141
Mirrors .................................................... 135
Rear Seats................................................ 146
Steering Wheel ........................................ 134
Temperature .............................................. 87
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System).................................................... 165
Changing the Mode ................................ 165
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows . 166
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 427
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 165
Sensors .................................................... 170
Synchronized Mode ................................. 167
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 165
Air Pressure....................................... 415, 465
Airbags........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags...................................... 43
After a Collision ......................................... 41
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................. 20
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator........................................ 48, 71, 75
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 49
Sensors ..................................................... 37
Side Airbag Cutoff System......................... 46
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 50
Side Airbags .............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 47
AM/FM Radio.................................... 186, 219
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 362
Indicator.................................................... 71
Armrest..................................................... 149
Audio Remote Controls................... 184, 217
Audio System............................................ 172
Adjusting the Sound........................ 185, 218
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 173
Error Messages ........................................ 266
General Information ................................ 272
iPod®....................................................... 240
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 207, 244
Reactivating ............................................ 174
Recommended CDs ................................. 273
Recommended Devices............................ 275
Remote Controls ............................. 184, 217
Security Code .......................................... 174
Theft Protection ...................................... 174
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 173
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 275
Audio/Information Display...................... 176
Authorized Manuals................................ 474
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................ 105
Customize ........................................ 93, 106
Automatic Lighting.................................. 126
Automatic Transmission.......................... 345
Creeping................................................. 345
Fluid ....................................................... 399
Kickdown ............................................... 345
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 14, 347
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 447
Shifting ................................................... 346
Auxiliary Input Jack................................. 173
Average Fuel Economy........................ 82, 88
Average Speed................................... 88, 177
B
Battery...................................................... 423
Charging System Indicator ................ 69, 450
Jump Starting ......................................... 445
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 423
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 424
Belts (Seat).................................................. 29
Beverage Holders..................................... 154
Bluetooth® Audio............................. 211, 248
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®............. 278, 301
Booster Seats (For Children)...................... 64
Brake System............................................ 360
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 362
Brake Assist System................................. 363
Fluid ....................................................... 400

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Foot Brake .............................................. 361
Indicator ........................................... 68, 452
Parking Brake.......................................... 360
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)... 130
Bulb Replacement.................................... 402
Brake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light, Rear Turn
Signal Light and Rear Side Marker Light 406
Fog Lights ............................................... 403
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light and Front Side
Marker Light ......................................... 405
Headlights .............................................. 402
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 409
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 408
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light ....
404
Bulb Specifications................................... 464
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas............................... 65
Cargo Hook.............................................. 160
Cargo Net................................................. 159
Carrying Cargo................................. 325, 327
CD Library................................................. 197
CD Player.......................................... 193, 226
Certification Label................................... 466
Changing Bulbs........................................ 402
Charging System Indicator................ 69, 450
Child Safety................................................ 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 104
Child Seat................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................. 64
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt.......................................................... 60
Larger Children .......................................... 63
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Childproof Door Locks............................. 104
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 430
Cleaning the Interior................................ 428
Climate Control System............................ 165
Changing the Mode ................................ 165
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows . 166
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 427
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 165
Sensors .................................................... 170
Synchronized Mode ................................. 167
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 165
Clock............................................................ 98
Coat Hook................................................. 159
Compact Spare Tire.......................... 435, 465
Console Compartment............................. 152
Controls....................................................... 97
Coolant (Engine)....................................... 397
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 398
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 397
Overheating ............................................ 448
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 345
Cruise Control........................................... 348
Indicator .................................................... 77
Cup Holders.............................................. 154
Customer Service Information................. 475
Customized Features.................................. 90
D
Daytime Running Lights.......................... 127
Dead Battery............................................. 445
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows 166
Detachable Anchor.................................... 34
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 467
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 125
Rearview Mirror....................................... 135
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................. 393
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 125
Display/Information Button....................... 85
Door Mirrors............................................. 136
Doors........................................................... 99
Auto Door Locking .................................. 105
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 105
Door Open Indicator............................ 28, 72
Keys .......................................................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside..
103
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
101
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 102
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 417
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support.................. 137
Driving...................................................... 323

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Index
Automatic Transmission ........................... 345
Braking .................................................... 360
Cruise Control ......................................... 348
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 340
Shifting Gear ........................................... 346
Starting the Engine .................................. 342
Driving Position Memory System............. 132
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 427
E
Elapsed Time....................................... 88, 177
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 352
Emergency................................................. 459
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)....... 470
Engine....................................................... 466
Coolant ................................................... 397
Jump Starting .......................................... 445
Oil ........................................................... 392
Starting ................................................... 342
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 124
Engine Coolant......................................... 397
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 398
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 397
Overheating............................................. 448
Temperature Gauge................................... 80
Engine Oil.................................................. 392
Adding .................................................... 394
Checking ................................................. 393
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 381, 385
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 450
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 392
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide).. 65
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 430
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 136
F
Features.................................................... 171
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 427
Oil ........................................................... 395
Flat Tire..................................................... 435
Floor Mats................................................. 429
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 399
Brake ...................................................... 400
Engine Coolant ....................................... 397
Power Steering ........................................ 400
Windshield Washer ................................. 401
Fog Light Indicator..................................... 75
Folding Down the Rear Seats.. 146, 147, 148
Foot Brake................................................ 361
Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 40
Front Seats................................................ 137
Adjusting ................................................ 137
Fuel...................................................... 15, 371
Economy ................................................. 374
Gauge ....................................................... 80
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 82, 88
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Range ................................................. 82, 88
Recommendation.................................... 371
Refueling ................................................ 371
Fuel Economy........................................... 374
Fuel Fill Cap........................................ 15, 373
Message ................................................. 451
Fuel Fill Door...................................... 15, 372
Fuses......................................................... 454
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 458
Locations ........................ 454, 455, 456, 457
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 374
Gauge ...................................................... 80
Information............................................. 371
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 82, 88
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 70
Refueling ................................................ 371
Gauges........................................................ 80
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 346
Glass (care)............................................... 431
Glove Box................................................. 152
H
Halogen Bulbs.................................. 402, 403
Handling the Unexpected....................... 433
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)...................... 278, 301
Automatic Answering ............................. 289