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586 5-1. Essential information
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Using a flatbed truckIf you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
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■ Before emergency towing
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the
“ACC” (engine off) or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY (engine off) or IGNITION ON mode
(engine running).
Part-time 4WD models:
Ty p e A
Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to H2.
Ty p e B
Put the front-wheel drive control switch to H2.
Full-time 4WD models: Put the four-wheel drive control switch in
H4F. (The center differential is unlocked.)
Shift the shift lever to N.
Release the parking brake.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
(Flashes) Cruise control indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system
Slip indicator Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• The TRAC system;
• The active traction control system;
• The AUTO LSD system;
• The downhill assist control system;
• The hill-start assist control system; or
• The Crawl Control system
(Flashes rapidly) Rear differential lock indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock sys-
tem
(Flashes rapidly) Four-wheel drive indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
(Flashes rapidly) Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light (if
equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
(Flashes rapidly) Center differential lock indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
(Flashes continu- ously) Multi-terrain Select indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Multi-terrain Select sys-
tem
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Alphabetical index
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Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is depleted...... 557, 625
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 582
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 625
If the engine will not start...... 620
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 622
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............ 627
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 591
If the warning light turns on .............................. 591
If you cannot operate back
door opener........................ 624
If you have a flat tire ............ 607
If you lose your keys............. 623
If you think something is wrong ................................. 589
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 634
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 635
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 583
If your vehicle overheats ...... 631
Engine
Compartment........................ 526
Engine switch ............... 170, 173
Hood ..................................... 525
How to start the engine .................. 170, 173
Identification number ............ 639
If the engine will not start...... 620
Ignition switch ............... 170, 173
Overheating .......................... 631 Engine compartment cover.....527
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................643
Checking ...............................531
Preparing and checking before winter .......................290
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................186
Engine immobilizer system.....113
Engine oil
Capacity ................................641
Checking ...............................528
Preparing and checking before winter .......................290
Engine switch ...................170, 173
Event data recorder ...................26
Floor mat...................................478
Fluid
Brake .....................................533
Power steering ......................535
Washer ..................................540
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .............570
Switch....................................209
Wattage .................................648
Four-wheel drive
system ............................236, 241
Front passenger occupant classification system ............136
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light .................595
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................68
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs .............570
Switch....................................203
Wattage .................................648
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............570
Switch....................................183
Wattage .................................648E
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What to do if...
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*1: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*2: The light flashes rapidly to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light flashes continuously to indicate a malfunction.
Rear differential lock indi-
cator light
*2Center differential lock
indicator light
*2
Slip indicatorMulti-terrain Select indi-
cator light
*3
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor light
*2Automatic running boards
indicator light
*1
Low speed four-wheel drive
indicator light
*2
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