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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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■Turning the key from ACC to LOCK
■ Steering lock release
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 79)
■ Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in
the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.
CAUTION
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the LOCK position.
If in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,
turn the engine switch only to the ACC position.
Shift the shift lever to P (auto-
matic transmission) or N (man-
ual transmission). ( P. 132
134)
Push in the key and turn to the
LOCK position.
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the LOCK posi-
tion. To free it, turn the key while turning
the steering wheel slightly in either direc-
tion.
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When driving
Hor n
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(P. 66)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.
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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 136)*1
(if equipped)
AUTO LSD indicator
( P. 185)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 149)
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive
indicator(P. 179)
Security indicator
(P. 79)
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 176)
(Automatic
transmission vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 132)
*1
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 187)
*1AIR BAG ON indicator
(P. 97)
*1AIR BAG OFF indicator
(P. 97)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 154)*1RSCA OFF indicator
( P. 95)
*1,2Slip indicator
(P. 183, 185, 192, 196)*1
(Canada)
TRC OFF indicator
( P. 198)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 185, 197, 198)*1
(U.S.A.)
TRAC OFF indicator
( P. 197, 198)
*1
(if equipped)
Active traction control
system indicator
(P. 182)*1
(if equipped)
Crawl Control indicator
( P. 192)
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When driving
■Rear view monitor system camera
The camera for the rear view
monitor system is located to the
spare wheel cover.
● Using the camera
If the camera lens becomes dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image.
If water droplets, snow or mud adhere to the lens, rinse with water
and wipe with a soft cloth. If the le ns is extremely dirty, wash it with
a mild cleanser and rinse.
■ Differences between the screen and the actual road
The distance guide lines and the vehicle width extension guide
lines may not actually be parallel wi th the dividing lines of the park-
ing space, even when they appear to be so. Be sure to check visu-
ally.
The distances between the vehicl e width extension guide lines and
the left and right dividing lines of the parking space may not be
equal, even when they appear to be so. Be sure to check visually.
The distance guide lines give a distance guide for flat road sur-
faces. In any of the following situations, there is a margin of error
between the guide lines on the sc reen and the actual distance/
course on the road.
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CAUTION
■When using the rear view monitor system
When backing up, be sure to check visually behind and all around the vehi-
cle before proceeding.
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
● The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device intended to assist
the driver when backing up. Never depend on the rear view monitor sys-
tem entirely when backing up. Always make sure your intended path is
clear.
Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle.
● Never back up while looking only at the screen.
The image shown on the screen may differ from the actual state, and you
could collide with another vehicle if backing up looking only at the screen,
possibly causing an accident. When backing up, be sure to check in front
of and behind the vehicle, both directly and with mirrors.
● Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle
speed.
● When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traf-
fic conditions, road surface conditions, vehicle condition, etc. when park-
ing. It is necessary to be fully aware of this before using the rear view
monitor system.
● When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate
your vehicle before maneuvering into it.
● Do not use system in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains
• When the back door is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.
● In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become
faint. The image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may
become unable to see the image on the screen. Be sure to check direct
visually and with mirror all around the vehicle before proceeding.
● If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the guide lines displayed on
the screen may change.
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Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with a manual transmission)
Use the four-wheel drive control lever to select the following transfer
modes.
The center differential lock indicator comes on when the LL or HL mode is
selected.
H (high speed position)
Use this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position
gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear.
HL (high speed position, center differential locked)
Use this for driving only on tracks that permit the tires slide, like off-
road, icy or snow-covered roads.
N (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped.
LL (low speed position, ce nter differential locked)
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use “LL” for climbing or
descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud
or deep snow.
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■Shifting between H and HL
●You need not to depress the clutch pedal.
● If the center differential lock indicator does not come on when you shift
from H to HL, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating.
● If the center differential lock indicator does not go off when you shift from
HL to H, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive
in reverse.
■ Shifting from HL to LL
Stop the vehicle or reduce your speed to less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Depress the clutch pedal and move the four-wheel drive control lever.
■ Shifting from LL to HL
Depress the clutch pedal and move the four-wheel drive control lever.
■ Shifting to LL
VSC is automatically turned off.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Avoid turning suddenly while the center differential is locked. If you do turn
suddenly, the difference in turning speeds between the front and rear wheels
may have a similar effect to braking, thus making driving difficult.