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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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 .................. 148
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 151
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 153
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 154
Intuitive parking assist......... 158
Rear view monitor system... 163
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with a
manual transmission)........ 176
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with
an automatic
transmission) .................... 179
Active traction control system .............................. 182
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................... 185
Rear differential lock system .............................. 187
Clutch start cancel switch (vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 191
Crawl Control ...................... 192
Driving assist systems ........ 196
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 201
Cargo and luggage ............. 206
Vehicle load limits ............... 210
Winter driving tips ............... 211
Trailer towing ...................... 214
Dinghy towing ..................... 232 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 236
Rear window defogger ....... 243
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 244
Using the radio ................... 248
Using the CD player ........... 255
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 263
Operating an iPod .............. 270
Operating a USB memory ............................ 277
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 285
Using the AUX port............. 288
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 289
Antenna .............................. 292
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 295
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 298
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 303
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 305
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 310
3Interior features
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Clock P. 361
Emergency flasher switch P. 464Audio system P. 244
Security indicator P. 79
Air conditioning system P. 236
Rear window defogger switch P. 243
: If equipped
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Audio remote control switches P. 289
Telephone switch P. 316
Talk switch P. 316
Cruise control switch P. 154
Instrument panelPictorial index
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Engine (ignition) switch
■Engine switch
LOCK
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: The key can be
removed only when the shift
lever is in P.)
ACC
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
ON
All electrical components can
be used.
START
For starting the engine.
■Starting the engine
Automatic transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.
Manual transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system .... 236
Rear window defogger ..... 243
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ................... 244
Using the radio ................. 248
Using the CD player ......... 255
Playing MP3 and WMA discs............................... 263
Operating an iPod ............ 270
Operating a USB memory .......................... 277
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 285
Using the AUX port .......... 288
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 289
Antenna............................ 292
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio
system ........................... 295
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system.................. 298
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 303
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 305
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................. 310
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) ......... 311
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ......... 315
Making a phone call ......... 324
Setting a cellular phone ... 329
Security and system setup .............................. 335
Using the phone book ...... 340 3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 348
• Interior lights .................. 349
• Personal lights ............... 350
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 351
• Glove box....................... 352
• Cup holders (front) ......... 353
• Cup holders (rear) .......... 356
• Bottle holders ................. 357
• Auxiliary box .................. 358
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 359
Vanity mirrors ................... 360
Clock ................................ 361
Outside temperature display............................ 362
Power outlet (12V DC) ..... 363
Power outlet (120V AC) ... 364
Armrest ............................ 370
Floor mat .......................... 371
Luggage storage box (vehicles without
sub woofer) .................... 373
Luggage compartment features .......................... 374
Garage door opener......... 377
Compass .......................... 385
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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system
Type A: CD player with changer controller and AM/FM radio
Type B: CD player with changer and AM/FM radio