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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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1-1. Key informationKeys .....................................  30
1-2. Opening, closing and locking  the doors
Wireless remote control .......  32
Side doors ............................  35
Access doors........................  38
Back door .............................  40
Glass hatch ..........................  45
1-3. Adjustable components  (seats, mirrors, steering 
wheel)
Front seats ...........................  49
Rear seats ............................  51
Head restraints .....................  57
Seat belts .............................  60
Steering wheel .....................  66
Anti-glare inside rear view  mirror ..................................  67
Outside rear view mirrors .....  71
1-4. Opening and closing  the windows
Power windows ....................  74
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ....  76 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................  79
Theft prevention labels  (U.S.A.)...............................  81
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture .........  82
SRS airbags .........................  84
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........  97
Child restraint systems .......  102
Installing child restraints .....  106
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle ..............  118
Engine (ignition) switch.......  129
Automatic Transmission .....  132
Manual Transmission .........  134
Turn signal lever .................  136
Parking brake .....................  137
Horn ....................................  139
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............  140
Indicators and warning lights .................................  143
Accessory meter .................  146
1Before driving
2When driving 
         
        
        
     
        
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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
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Instrument panel light control dial P. 141
CLUTCH START CANCEL switch P. 191
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 71
Tilt steering lock 
release lever 
P. 66
RSCA OFF switch P. 95
: If equipped 
         
        
        
     
        
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................  30
1-2. Opening, closing and locking  the doors
Wireless remote control .....  32
Side doors ..........................  35
Access doors .....................  38
Back door ...........................  40
Glass hatch ........................  45
1-3. Adjustable components  (seats, mirrors, steering 
wheel)
Front seats .........................  49
Rear seats..........................  51
Head restraints...................  57
Seat belts ...........................  60
Steering wheel ...................  66
Anti-glare inside rear  view mirror .......................  67
Outside rear view  mirrors..............................  71
1-4. Opening and closing  the windows
Power windows ..................  74 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ...................................  76
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .............................  79
Theft prevention  labels (U.S.A.)..................  81
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture.......  82
SRS airbags .......................  84
Front passenger occupant classification system ........  97
Child restraint systems.....  102
Installing child  restraints ........................  106 
         
        
        
     
        
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Before driving
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Active head restraints
When the occupant’s lower back
presses against the seatback
during a rear-end collision, the
head restraint moves slightly for-
ward and upward to help reduce
the risk of whiplash on the seat
occupant.
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seat cushion angle adjust-
ment knob (driver’s side
only)
Seat height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)
Seatback angle adjustment
lever 
         
        
        
     
        
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■Active head restraints
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to
move. Pushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may show the head
restraint inner structure. These do not indicate problems.
■ Waterproof and water-repellent seats
Waterproof and water-repellent seats are installed in your vehicle; however,
the water-repellent effect does not last forever.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
●Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. 
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
Inner
structure
During
rear-end
collision 
         
        
        
     
        
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Rear seats
The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.
Stow the seat belt buckles and
remove the head restraints.
Swing the bottom cushion up
by pulling the lock release
strap.