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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 specifi-
cationsDetailed vehicle information.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this man-
ual.
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1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................... 46
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control ........ 48
Side doors............................. 59
Tailgate ................................. 63
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ............................ 67
Rear seats ............................ 72
Head restraints ..................... 75
Seat belts .............................. 78
Steering wheel ...................... 85
Inside rear view mirror .......... 86
Outside rear view mirrors...... 881-4. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows .................... 91
Quarter windows
(extra-cab models) ............. 94
Back window (vehicles
with sliding type) ................ 95
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 96
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system.............................. 102
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 107
SRS airbags ....................... 109
Child restraint systems ....... 122
Installing child restraints ..... 134
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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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3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................. 438
• Personal lights .................. 439
• Interior light ....................... 439
3-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 440
• Glove box ......................... 442
• Console box...................... 443
• Cup holders ...................... 444
• Bottle holders.................... 446
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 447
3-6. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................... 449
Vanity mirror ....................... 450
Clock ................................... 451
Ashtray................................ 452
Cigarette lighter .................. 453
Power outlet ........................ 454
Seat heaters ....................... 455
Floor mat............................. 457
Compass............................. 459
Deck hooks ......................... 4654-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 468
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 472
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 476
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 480
Hood................................... 484
Engine compartment .......... 486
Tires ................................... 503
Tire inflation pressure......... 507
Wheels ............................... 509
Air conditioning filter ........... 511
Wireless remote control
battery .............................. 513
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 516
Light bulbs .......................... 532
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Pictorial indexInterior
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
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Power window switches
P. 91
Bottle holder P. 446
Window lock switch
P. 92
Door lock switch
P. 60
Inside lock button P. 60
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Vehicles with automatic transmission
Shift lever P. 166
Shift lock override button P. 585
Auxiliary box P. 447
Parking brake lever
P. 174
Cup holder P. 444
Front drive control lever P. 212
: If equipped
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
Cup holder P. 444
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
P. 191
P. 173
P. 195
Gauge and meters P. 176
Tilt steering lock release lever
P. 85
Glove box P. 442
Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 199
: If equipped
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
Vehicles without automatic air conditioning system
Emergency flasher switch
P. 548Air conditioning system P. 252
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light P. 561
Multi-information display
Clock P. 185
P. 451
Audio system
Rear view monitor
system
P. 268, 327
P. 207