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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 146
Engine (ignition) switch ....... 162
Automatic transmission....... 166
Manual transmission ........... 170
Turn signal lever ................. 173
Parking brake...................... 174
Horn .................................... 175
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 176
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 180
Multi-information display ..... 1852-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................. 191
Fog light switch .................. 195
Windshield wipers
and washer ...................... 199
Headlight cleaner switch .... 201
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 202
Rear view monitor
system.............................. 207
Four-wheel drive system .... 212
Rear differential lock
system.............................. 217
Driving assist systems........ 221
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system ................... 227
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 232
Winter driving tips............... 235
Trailer towing...................... 239
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 146
Engine (ignition) switch..... 162
Automatic transmission .... 166
Manual transmission......... 170
Turn signal lever ............... 173
Parking brake ................... 174
Horn .................................. 175
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 176
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 180
Multi-information
display ............................ 1852-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch................ 191
Fog light switch ................. 195
Windshield wipers
and washer ..................... 199
Headlight cleaner switch ... 201
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 202
Rear view monitor
system ............................ 207
Four-wheel drive system... 212
Rear differential lock
system ............................ 217
Driving assist systems ...... 221
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system .................. 227
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 232
Winter driving tips ............. 235
Trailer towing .................... 239
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 173)
(if equipped)
Slip indicator
(P. 222)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 191)
(if equipped)
VSC OFF indicator
(P. 222)
(optitron type
meters)
Tail light indicator
(P. 191)
(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive
indicator(P. 212)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 195)
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator (P. 217)
Rear fog light indicator
(P. 196)
(automatic
transmission)
Shift position indicators
(P. 166)Engine preheating
indicator (P. 162)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 202)
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Four-wheel drive system
: If equipped
Use the front drive control lever to select the following transfer
modes.
H2 (high speed position, two-wheel drive)
Use this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position
gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear.
H4 (high speed position, four-wheel drive)
Use this for driving only on tracks that permit the tires slide, like off-
road, icy or snow-covered roads. This position provides greater traction
than two-wheel drive.
The four-wheel drive indicator light comes on
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N (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped.
The four-wheel drive indicator light comes on
L4 (low speed position, four-wheel drive)
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use “L4” for climbing or
descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud
or deep snow.
The four-wheel drive indicator light comes on
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Shifting between H4 and L4 (manual transmission)
Shifting from H4 to L4
Stop the vehicle or reduce your speed to less than 8 km/h
(5 mph).
With your foot off the accelerator pedal, depress the clutch
pedal.
Move the front drive control lever.
Shifting from L4 to H4
Depress the clutch pedal.
Move the front drive control lever.
Four-wheel drive usage frequency (vehicles with A.D.D.)
You should drive in four-wheel drive for at least 16 km (10 miles) each
month.
This will assure that the front drive components are lubricated.
Shifting between H2 and H4
If you have trouble shifting in cold weather, reduce your speed or stop the
vehicle and reshift.
If the four-wheel drive indicator does not go off when you shift from H4 to
H2, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in
reverse.
Shifting to L4 (vehicles with VSC)
VSC is automatically turned off.
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When trouble arises
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Warning lightWarning light/Details
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system (vehicles with VSC system)
(flashes)
and
VSC OFF and slip indicator lights (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• Vehicle stability control; or
• Traction control
(flashes)
Four-wheel drive indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
(P. 212)
Cruise control indicator light*3 (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system
(P. 202)
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning
light (if equipped)
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too high.
Timing belt replacement warning light
Indicates that the timing belt should be replaced
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Floor mat .................................. 457
Fluid
Washer.................................. 500
Four-wheel drive system
Front drive control lever ........ 212
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 535
Switch ................................... 195
Wattage................................. 622
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 561
Front position lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 537
Switch ................................... 191
Wattage................................. 622
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 67
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 539
Switch ................................... 173
Wattage................................. 622
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 609
Fuel gauge ............................ 176
Fuel pump shut off system .... 556
Gas station information ......... 644
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 595
Information ............................ 623
Refueling ................................. 96Fuel door .................................... 96
Fuel filler door............................ 96
Fuel filter .................................. 502
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 556
Fuses ........................................ 516
Gas station information .......... 644
Gauges ..................................... 176
Glove box ................................. 442
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)................ 387
Head restraints
Adjustment .............................. 75
Headlight cleaner..................... 201
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs............. 533
Switch ................................... 191
Wattage ................................ 622
Heaters
Seat heaters ......................... 455
Side mirror ............................ 266
Hood ......................................... 484
Hooks
Deck...................................... 465
Horn .......................................... 175F
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