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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 35
Wireless remote control ....... 49
Side doors ............................ 53
Automatic running boards .... 59
Back door ............................. 63
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 68
Rear seats ............................ 72
Head restraints ..................... 83
Seat belts ............................. 86
Steering wheel ..................... 93
Inside rear view mirror.......... 94
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 96
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 98
Power back window ........... 101
Moon roof ........................... 105
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 109 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system .............................. 113
Alarm .................................. 116
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 119
SRS airbags ....................... 121
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 136
Child restraint systems ....... 142
Installing child restraints ..... 146
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 160
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart
key system) ...................... 170
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system) ...................... 173
Automatic transmission ...... 179
Turn signal lever ................. 183
Parking brake ..................... 184
Horn .................................... 185
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 186
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 193
Accessory meter ................. 199
1Before driving
2When driving
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 203
Fog light switch ................... 209
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 211
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 214
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 217
Intuitive parking assist......... 221
Rear view monitor system .............................. 226
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD models).... 236
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD models) ..... 241
Active traction control system .............................. 245
AUTO LSD system.............. 247
Rear differential lock system .............................. 250
Downhill assist control system .............................. 253
Crawl Control ...................... 256
Multi-terrain Select .............. 260
Driving assist systems ........ 268
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 277
Cargo and luggage ............. 282
Vehicle load limits ............... 288
Winter driving tips ............... 290
Trailer towing ...................... 295
Dinghy towing ..................... 313 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 316
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 322
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 331
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 333
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 334
Using the radio ................... 341
Using the CD player ........... 348
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 357
Operating an iPod .............. 365
Operating a USB memory ............................ 372
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 379
Using the AUX port............. 384
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 385
Detachable pole antenna ............................ 388
3Interior features
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth
® audio system .... 391
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 394
Operating a Bluetooth
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Setting up a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player ... 401
Bluetooth
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setup ................................ 406
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 407
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 412
Making a phone call ........... 420
Setting a cellular phone...... 424
Security and system setup ................................ 429
Using the phone book ........ 433
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 441
• Interior lights .................... 442
• Personal lights ................. 442 3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 444
• Glove box ......................... 445
• Console box ..................... 446
• Coin holder ....................... 447
• Tissue pocket ................... 448
• Pen holder ........................ 449
• Auxiliary box ..................... 450
• Cup holders ...................... 452
• Bottle holders ................... 455
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 457
Vanity mirrors ..................... 458
Clock................................... 459
Outside temperature display .............................. 461
Power outlets (12 V DC) ..... 464
Power outlets (120 V AC) ... 467
Seat heaters ....................... 474
Armrest ............................... 476
Assist grips ......................... 477
Floor mat ............................ 478
Compass ............................ 480
Luggage compartment features ............................ 486
Garage door opener ........... 492
Safety Connect ................... 499
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 508
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 511
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 514
General maintenance.......... 517
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 521
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 522
Hood ................................... 525
Engine compartment ........... 526
Tires .................................... 542
Tire inflation pressure ......... 548
Wheels ................................ 552
Air conditioning filter............ 555
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ........ 557
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 560
Light bulbs........................... 570 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 582
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 583
If you think something is wrong ............................... 589
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 590
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 591
If you have a flat tire ........... 607
If the engine will not start.... 620
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 622
If you lose your keys........... 623
If you cannot operate back door opener ...................... 624
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 625
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 627
If your vehicle overheats .... 631
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 634
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 635
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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Front turn signal lights and daytimerunning lights
P. 183, 203
Pictorial indexExterior
Headlights (low beam)
P. 203
Windshield wipers P. 211
Moon roof P. 105
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 96
Parking lights and front sidemarker lights
P. 203
Fog lights P. 209
Hood P. 525
Pole antenna
P. 388
Headlights (high beam)
P. 203
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: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 542
P. 607
P. 647
P. 652
Rear window defogger P. 331
Rear window wiper
P. 214Side doors P. 53
Rear turn signal lights P. 183
License plate lights
P. 203
Back door P. 63
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 203
Fuel filler door P. 109
Camera ,*1,*2
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SRS curtain shield airbags P. 121
Interior light P. 442
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Personal lights Interior light P. 442
P. 442
Sun visors
P. 457
Garage door opener switches
“SOS” button
Moon roof switches
Active traction control switch
VSC off switch
Rear differential lock switch
“DAC” switch
P. 492
P. 499
P. 105
P. 245
P. 247
P. 250
P. 253
Auxiliary box
Crawl Control switch
Multi-terrain Select switch
P. 450
P. 256
P. 260
Vanity mirrors P. 458
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*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, re fer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
Microphone ,*1,*2
Assist grips P. 477
Inside rear view mirror P. 94
Rear view monitor system P. 226
Assist grips P. 477
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 203
P. 183
P. 209
Windshield wiper and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 211
P. 214
Gauges and meters P. 186
Hood lock release lever P. 525
Accessory meter
Compass
Clock
Outside temperature display P. 199
P. 480
P. 459
P. 461
Parking brake pedal P. 184
Emergency flasher switch
P. 582
Shift lever P. 179
Audio system
Navigation system
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Display Audio system,*2
P. 334
Power outlets
P. 464
Bottle holders P. 455