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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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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
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 391
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 394
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 399
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 401
Bluetooth
® audio system
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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: 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
: 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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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
,*1
Display Audio system,*2
P. 334
Power outlets
P. 464
Bottle holders P. 455
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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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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
BVehicles without a smart key system
Vehicles with a smart key system Party mode switch
P. 383
Cruise control switch
P. 217
Horn P. 185
Talk switch,*1,*2 P. 413
Telephone switch,*1,*2 P. 413
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Party mode switch
P. 383
Audio remote control
switches
,*1,*2 P. 385
Cruise control switch
P. 217
Horn P. 185
Talk switch,*1,*2 P. 413
Telephone switch,*1,*2 P. 413
Engine (ignition) switch P. 170
Audio remote control
switches
,*1,*2 P. 385
Engine (ignition) switch P. 173