Driving your vehicle
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Reducing the risk of a rollover
This multi-purpose passenger vehi-
cle is defined as a Sports Utility
Vehicle (SUV). SUV’s have higher
ground clearance and a narrower
track to make them capable of per-
forming in a wide variety of off-road
applications. Specific design charac-
teristics give them a higher center of
gravity than ordinary vehicles. An
advantage of the higher ground
clearance is a better view of the
road, which allows you to anticipate
problems. They are not designed for
cornering at the same speeds as
conventional passenger vehicles,
any more than low-slung sports cars
are designed to perform satisfactori-
ly in off-road conditions. Due to this
risk, driver and passengers are
strongly recommended to buckle
their seat belts. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted person is more likely to
die than a person wearing a seat
belt. There are steps that a driver
can make to reduce the risk of a
rollover. If at all possible, avoid sharp
turns or abrupt maneuvers, do not
load your roof rack with heavy cargo,
and never modify your vehicle in any
way.CAUTION - Mud or snow
If one of the front or rear wheels
begins to spin in mud, snow,
etc. the vehicle can sometimes
be driven out by depressing the
accelerator pedal further; how-
ever avoid running the engine
continuously at high rpm
because doing so could dam-
age the 4WD system.
WARNING - Rollover
As with other Sports Utility
Vehicle (SUV), failure to operate
this vehicle correctly may result
in loss of control, an accident or
vehicle rollover.
• Utility vehicles have a signifi-
cantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles.
• Specific design characteris-
tics (higher ground clearance,
narrower track, etc.) give this
vehicle a higher center of
gravity than ordinary vehicles.
• A SUV is not designed for cor-
nering at the same speeds as
conventional vehicles.
• Avoid sharp turns or abrupt
maneuvers.
• In a rollover crash, an unbelt-
ed person is significantly
more likely to die than a per-
son wearing a seat belt. Make
sure everyone in the vehicle is
properly buckled up.
Driving your vehicle
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Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions
are encountered such as water,
snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz-
ards, follow these suggestions:
• Drive cautiously and allow extra
distance for braking.
• Avoid sudden braking or steering.
• When braking with non-ABS
brakes pump the brake pedal with
a light up-and-down motion until
the vehicle is stopped.
• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand,
use second gear. Accelerate slow-
ly to avoid spinning the drive
wheels.
• Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or
other non-slip material under the
drive wheels to provide traction
when stalled in ice, snow, or mud.
Reducing the risk of a rollover
This multi-purpose passenger vehi-
cle is defined as a Sports Utility
Vehicle (SUV).
SUV’s have higher ground clearance
and a narrower track to make them
capable of performing in a wide vari-
ety of road applications. Specific
design characteristics give them a
higher center of gravity than ordinary
vehicles. An advantage of the higher
ground clearance is a better view of
the road, which allows you to antici-
pate problems. They are not
designed for cornering at the same
speeds as conventional passenger
vehicles. Due to this risk, driver and
passengers are strongly recom-
mended to buckle their seat belts. In
a rollover crash, an unbelted person
is more likely to die than a person
wearing a seat belt. There are steps
that a driver can make to reduce the
risk of a rollover. If at all possible,
avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-
vers, do not load your roof rack with
heavy cargo, and never modify your
vehicle in any way.
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
WARNING
- Downshifting
Downshifting with an automatic
transaxle, while driving on slip-
pery surfaces can cause an
accident. The sudden change in
tire speed could cause the tires
to skid. Be careful when down-
shifting on slippery surfaces.
WARNING - ABS
Do not pump the brake pedal on
a vehicle equipped with ABS.
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Maintenance
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A : Repeated short distance driving
B : Extensive idling
C : Driving in dusty, rough roads
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive
materials or in very cold weather
E : Driving in sandy areas
F : More than 50 % driving in heavy city traffic during hot
weather above 32 °C (90 °F)G : Driving in mountainous areas.
H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle tow-
ing
J : Driving in very cold weather
K : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
L : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Propeller shaft (if equipped)IEvery 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 monthsC, E
Rear differential oil (4WD) REvery 120,000 km (80,000 miles)C, D, E, G, H, I, K
Transfer case oil (4WD)REvery 120,000 km (80,000 miles)C, D, E, G, H, I, K
Parking brake (Foot/Hand type)IInspect more frequently depending
on the conditionC, D, G, H
Drive shaft and bootsIInspect more frequently depending
on the conditionC, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J, K
Climate control air filter RReplace more frequently depending
on the conditionC, E, G
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Maintenance
Severe driving conditions
A : Repeated short distance driving
B : Extensive idling
C : Driving in dusty, rough roads
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive
materials or in very cold weather
E : Driving in sandy areas
F : More than 50 % driving in heavy city traffic during hot
weather above 32°C (90°F)G : Driving in mountainous areas.
H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle tow-
ing
J : Driving in very cold weather
K : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
L : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotorsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, G, H
Parking brake (Foot/Hand type)IInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, G, H
Driveshaft and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Climate control air filterRReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E, G
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionB, H
Rear differential oil (4WD) REvery 120,000 km (80,000 miles)C, D, E, G, H, I, K
Transfer case oil (4WD)REvery 120,000 km (80,000 miles)C, D, E, G, H, I, K
Propeller shaft (if equipped)IEvery 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or
12 monthsC, E
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Maintenance
Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
• If the battery becomes discharged
in a short time (because, for exam-
ple, the headlights or interior lights
were left on while the vehicle was
not in use), recharge it by slow
charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
• If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while
the vehicle is being used, recharge
it at 20-30A for two hours.
Reset items
Items should be reset after the bat-
tery has been discharged or the bat-
tery has been disconnected.
• Auto up/down window
(See section 4)
• Sunroof (See section 4)
• Trip computer (See section 4)
• Climate control system
(See section 4)
• Clock (See section 4)
• Audio (See section 4)
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• Watch the battery during
charging, and stop or reduce
the charging rate if the battery
cells begin gassing (boiling)
violently or if the temperature
of the electrolyte of any cell
exceeds 49°C (120°F).
• Wear eye protection when
checking the battery during
charging.
• Disconnect the battery charg-
er in the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger
main switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp
from the negative battery
terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp
from the positive battery
terminal.
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WARNING- Recharging
battery
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precau-
tions:
• The battery must be removed
from the vehicle and placed in
an area with good ventilation.
• Do not allow cigarettes,
sparks, or flame near the bat-
tery.
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• Before performing mainte-
nance or recharging the bat-
tery, turn off all accessories
and stop the engine.
• The negative battery cable
must be removed first and
installed last when the battery
is disconnected.
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Maintenance
DescriptionSymbol Fuse ratingProtected Component
A/BAG IND10AInstrument Cluster
A/BAG15ASRS Control Module, A/C Control Module
MODULE 57.5A
Rain Sensor, Sunroof, Smart Key Control Module, BCM, Parking Guide System, AC,
Inverter Module, ICM Relay Box (Cornering Lamp Relay LH/RH, Rear Blower Relay),
Rear Seat Warmer LH/RH, Driver/Passenger Climate Control Seat Control Module,
Driver/Passenger Seat Warmer Module
MODULE 17.5ASport Mode Switch, Key Solenoid, Console Switch LH/RH, Front Console Switch,
Rear Power Window Switch LH/RH
REAR FOG LAMP10AICM Relay Box (Rear Fog Lamp Relay)
MEMORY 210ABCM, Tire Pressure Monitoring Module, Driver IMS Module, Driver/Passenger Door
Module, Auto Light & Photo Sensor, Data Link Connector, A/C Control Module,
Instrument Cluster
SMART KEY 27.5ASmart Key Control Module, Immobilizer Module
MODULE 310A
BCM, Instrument Cluster, Tire Pressure Monitoring Module, AMP, Smart Parking Assist
Control Module, Electro Chromic Mirror, Lane Departure Warning Module, Steering
Angle Sensor, A/C Control Module, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, 4WD ECM
ATM Shift Lever Indicator, Rear Parking Assist Sensor LH/RH, Rear Seat Warmer
LH/RH, Driver/Passenger Climate Control Seat Control Module, Driver/Passenger Seat
Warmer Module, Driver IMS Module, Console Switch LH/RH, Rear Console Switch,
Rear Parking Assist Sensor (Center) LH/RH, Driver/Passenger Door Module, Electric
Parking Brake Module
SMART KEY 410AStart/Stop Button Switch, Immobilizer Module
Maintenance
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DescriptionSymbol Fuse ratingProtected Component
INTERIOR LAMP15ACargo Lamp, Vanity Lamp LH/RH, Overhead Console Lamp Center Room Lamp,
Personal Lamp LH/RH
MULTI MEDIAMULTI
MEDIA15AAudio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, Digital Clock
MDPS7.5AMDPS Unit
HANDLE HTD15ASteering Wheel Switch
MEMORY 110ARF Receiver, Ignition Key Ill. & Door Warning Switch
START7.5AW/O IMMO. & Smart Key : ICM Relay Box (Burglar Alarm Relay)
With IMMO./Smart Key : ECM/PCM, Transaxle Range Switch,
Smart Key Control Module, E/R Fuse & Relay Box (RLY. 2)
MODULE 210A
Adaptive Front Lighting Module, Crash Pad Switch, Active Hood Lift Control Module,
Glow Relay Unit (DSL), Multipurpose Check Connector, Head Lamp LH/RH, Head
Lamp Leveling Device Actuator LH/RH, Auto Head Lamp Leveling Device Module, Stop
Lamp Switch, Fuel Filter Warning Sensor (DSL), Diesel Box (RLY. 1)(DSL)
CORNERING LAMP 10AICM Relay Box (Cornering Lamp Relay LH/RH)
SUNROOF 220ASunroof
S/HEATER RR15ARear Seat Warmer LH/RH
IGN20AE/R Fuse & Relay Box (Fuse - F35, F36, F37, F38)
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Maintenance
DescriptionSymbol Fuse ratingProtected Component
A/CON 17.5AE/R Fuse & Relay Box (RLY. 4/14), A/C Control Module
Cluster Ionizer, Diesel Box (RLY. 3/4)
WIPER RR15ARear Wiper Relay, Rear Wiper Motor, Multifunction Switch
SMART KEY 125ASmart Key Control Module
S/HEATER FRT20ADriver/Passenger Climate Control Seat Control Module
Driver/Passenger Seat Warmer Module
A/CON 27.5AA/C Control Module
C/LIGHTER20AFront Power Outlet & Cigarette Lighter, Luggage Power Outlet
WIPER FRT15AMultifunction Switch, E/R Fuse & Relay Box (RLY. 9/11)
RR BLOWER20AICM Relay Box (Rear Blower Relay)
P/WDW RH25ADriver/Passenger Safety Power Window Module, Driver/Passenger Door Module,
Rear Power Window Switch RH, Rear Safety Power Window Module RH
RR DEFOGGER10AA/C Control Module
BRAKE SWITCH7.5ASmart Key Control Module, Stop Lamp Switch
SUNROOF 120ASunroof