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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
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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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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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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
: If equipped
*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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light
P. 113, 116
Front passenger “AIR BAG ON” and
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator
P. 136
: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P. 331
Security indicator
light
P. 113, 116
Front passenger “AIR BAG ON” and
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator
P. 136
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P. 331
Intuitive parking assist
indicator light
P. 221
Intuitive parking assist
indicator light
P. 221
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
P. 595
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
P. 595
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Outside rear view mirror switchesP. 96
Instrument panel light control dial
P. 191
Intuitive parking assist switch
P. 221
Tilt and telescopic steering lockrelease lever
P. 93
“RSCA OFF” switch P. 134
Power outlet main switch P. 467
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
P. 333
: If equipped
*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”.
Automatic running boards switch
P. 59
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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
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Inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions:
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirrorNormal position
Anti-glare position
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of
vehicles behind and the reflecte d light is automatically reduced.
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
Vehicles without a smart key
system
The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
engine switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key
system
The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode.
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