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Light control-Instrument panel
H- Hour set
M- Minute set
Operating from inside
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up
and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the
switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Window-Back window
Operating from outside
Window lock switch
OpenClose
Turn and hold
CloseOpen
With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system
Close
Open
Tilting operation
The VSC OFF button is used to switch between modes related to the TRAC, VSC
and Auto LSD (2WD) functions.
Refer to Section 2-4 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.
VSC OFF
VSC OFF button
Brightness control
+
-
Push and hold
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Turn signals
Front fog lights
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turnTurn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
High beam
Type BType A
Headlights
Parking lights Auto
DRL OFF
Automatic light cut off system Will automatically turn lights off after a delay of
30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed after locking.
Windshield wipers & washers
Rear
Front
NOTE: Rear wiper and washer operate only when back window is fully closed. * Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Cruise control
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Turning system ON/OFF
Headlights
Parking lights DRL ON
DRL OFF
Type A
Pull to wash and wipe
Type A
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Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Automatic light cut off system Will automatically turn lights off after a delay of
30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed after locking.
Windshield wipers & washers
Rear
Front
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipeAdjust frequency*
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
NOTE: Rear wiper and washer operate only when back window is fully closed.* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Single wipe
Cruise control
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Turning system ON/OFFFunctions
System ON/OFF
Resume /Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel
Type AType B
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipeAdjust frequency*
Single wipe
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Type AType B
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Air Conditioning/Heating
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Temperature selector (driver side)
Fan speed
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Temperature selector (front passenger side)
“DUAL” button
Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver and passenger.
Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and passenger.
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defoggers
Airflow vent
In “
” mode, use fresh air (“” indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging.
“
” mode uses fresh air only.
Climate control OFF
Automatic climate control ON
Adjust the temperature setting, and airflow vents and fan will adjust
automatically.
Automatic Air Conditioning
Manual Air Conditioning
Fan speed
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Airflow vent
In “ ” mode, use fresh air (“
” indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging. “
” mode uses fresh air only.
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defoggers
For maximum cooling. Air intake will automatically be set to recirculate.
Temperature selector
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Driver’s seat
Front passenger’s seat
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Automatic running boards
(if equipped)
The automatic running boards are linked to side door operation. When a side door
is opened or closed, the board on the same side extends or retracts.
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Temperature selector (driver side)
Fan speed
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Temperature selector (front passenger side)
“DUAL” button
Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver and passenger.
Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and passenger.
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defoggers
Airflow vent
In “ ” mode, use fresh air (“
” indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging.
“
” mode uses fresh air only.
Climate control OFF
Automatic climate control ON
Adjust the temperature setting, and airflow vents and fan will adjust
automatically.
Manual Air Conditioning
Fan speed
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Airflow vent
In “
” mode, use fresh air (“” indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging. “
” mode uses fresh air only.
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defoggers
For maximum cooling. Air intake will automatically be set to recirculate.
Temperature selector
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Automatic running boards
(if equipped)
The automatic running boards are linked to side door operation. When a side door
is opened or closed, the board on the same side extends or retracts.
ON/OFF switch
ON
OFF
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CD player
To scan tracks on a disc Push “SCAN.” Push again to hold selection.
CD Changer (Type 3 only)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep. Insert one
disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.
FILE” or “TUNE .
SCROLL.”
To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “TYPE.
FOLDER.”
Audio
View radio/CD
information
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF Push to adjust
tone & balance
View genre/
Push to skip
up/down folder
Seek station/
CD track select
Station/CD
track scan Mode
Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number
Type 1
Load CD(s)
“
”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod®, etc.).
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn audio
system OFF.>
Steering wheel controls (if equipped)
Radio
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset button (1-6)
until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select.
To scan stations Push “SCAN.” Push and hold to scan preset stations. Push again
to hold selection.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Mode
Type 3 additional functions
Type 2 additional functions
AM/Satellite
radio
iPod®/USB portBy connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory to the
USB/AUX port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or USB
memory through the vehicle’s speaker system.
AUX port
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a portable
audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX mode. Party mode increases audio amplification in back door speakers, optimizing audio
performance outside vehicle when rear hatch is open.
Party mode switch
iPod®/USB/AUX
iPod®/USB (if equipped)/AUX port
Type 4*Touch screen display
Push to display
audio screen Push to turn
ON/OFF
Eject CD
Turn to tune
radio stations
manually or
select tracks
or files
Seek station/
CD track select
* Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual ” for instructions and more
information.
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CD player
To scan tracks on a disc Push “SCAN.” Push again to hold selection.
CD Changer (Type 3 only)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep. Insert one
disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE .
FILE” or “TUNE .
SCROLL.”
To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “TYPE .
FOLDER.”
Push to adjust
tone & balance
View genre/
Push to skip
up/down folder
“ ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod®, etc.).
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn audio
system OFF.>>
Steering wheel controls (if equipped)
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset button (1-6)
until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select.
To scan stations Push “SCAN.” Push and hold to scan preset stations. Push again
to hold selection.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Volume control
iPod®/USB port
By connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory to the
USB/AUX port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or USB
memory through the vehicle’s speaker system.
AUX port
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a portable
audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX mode. Party mode increases audio amplification in back door speakers, optimizing audio
performance outside vehicle when rear hatch is open.
Party mode switch
iPod®/USB/AUXAUX
iPod®/USB (if equipped)/AUX port Turn to tune
radio stations
manually or
select tracks
or files
* Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual ” for instructions and more
information.
OFF
ON
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Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone and
the system.
Refer to “Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone),” Section 3-4 in
the Owner’s Manual , for more details.
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Microphone
Audio unit
Steering wheel telephone switches
End call
Voice
command
button
Start call
The Bluetooth® audio system enables you to enjoy music played on a portable
digital audio player from the vehicle speaker via wireless communication.
Refer to “Bluetooth
® audio system,” Section 3-3 in the Owner’s Manual , for
more details.
Microphone Audio unit
Bluetooth® audio (if equipped)
NOTE: Designed for car accessories. Ignition switch/“ENGINE START STOP” switch
must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
Power outlets-12V DC
Center panel
Luggage compartment
(with the 120V AC outlet)
NOTE: The 120V AC power outlet can only be used when engine is running.
Power outlets-120V AC (if equipped)
ON/OFF
Main switch
Inside center console
Push
Luggage compartment
Volume
Display audio system
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