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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
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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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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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40 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■ When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part
of the door handle
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights is
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation.
When any warning lights come on, take appropriate measures depending on
which warning light comes on. ( P. 591)
Touch both lock sensors on the upper and
lower part of the door handle simulta-
neously.
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■When the average fuel consumption is reset
The average fuel consumption displayed on the instrument cluster and “Past
Record” screen of the Display Audio system (if equipped) or the navigation
system (if equipped) will be reset at the same time.
■ Adjusting the brightness of the accessory meter
● If left idle for approximately 6 seconds or more while adjusting, the dis-
play will revert to the trip information display.
● When the parking lights are on, the brightness of the accessory meter
can be adjusted only with the instrument panel light control.
● If the “MODE/ ” button is pressed and held when the accessory meter
light control is displayed, the display will switch to compass calibration.
(P. 480)
■ Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem with continu-
ing to use the display.
NOTICE
■The accessory meter at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal dis-
play. At extremely low temperatures, the display monitor may respond
slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
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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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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Rear interior light (P. 442)
Front interior light/front personal lights ( P. 442)
Shift lever light (when the engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON”
position [without a smart ke y system] or “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode [with a
smart key system])
Inside door handle lights (if equipped)
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Engine switch light (vehicles without a smart key system)
Footwell lights (if equipped)
Door courtesy lights (if equipped)
Turning the instrument panel light control dial fully downward
disables the inside door handle lights, footwell lights and shift
lever light. ( P. 191)
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442 3-5. Using the interior lights
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Interior lightsFront Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Rear Turns the door position on
Turns the light off
Turns the light on
Personal lights
Turns the lights on/off
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Interior lights and personal lights