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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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CAUTION
When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift lever
or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to
engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly venti-
lated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.
When braking
When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking. In this
case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase.
If this happens, do not continue to drive the vehicle. Have your brakes
fixed immediately.
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When trouble arises
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Using a flatbed truck
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
Before emergency towing
Release the parking brake.
4WD models: Shift the front drive control lever to H2.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine
running) position.
CAUTION
Caution while towing
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
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Back window .............................. 95
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 542
Wattage................................. 622
Battery
Checking ............................... 496
If the vehicle has discharged
battery................................. 587
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 235
Bluetooth
® audio ..................... 370
Bluetooth® phone .................... 395
Bottle holders........................... 446
Brake
Parking brake ........................ 174
Brake assist.............................. 221
Break-in tips ............................. 146
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 178Care
Exterior ................................. 468
Interior................................... 472
Seat belts .............................. 473
CD player .......................... 275, 336
Chains....................................... 235
Child restraint system
Baby seats, definition............ 122
Baby seats, installation ......... 134
Child seats, definition............ 122
Child seats, installation ......... 134
Installing CRS with seat
belts ............................ 135, 136
Junior seats, definition .......... 122
Junior seats, installation ....... 134
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 117
Battery precautions ....... 496, 590
Child restraint system ........... 122
Child-protectors ...................... 61
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 82
Installing child restraints ....... 134
Power window lock switch ...... 92
Power window precautions ..... 93
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 515
Seat belt precautions .............. 83
Seat heater
precautions ......................... 456
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