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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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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
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(Left-hand drive vehicles)
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Auxiliary box P. 447
Parking brake lever
P. 174
Shift lever P. 170
Front drive control lever
P. 212
Cup holder P. 444
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Pictorial indexInterior
(Right-hand drive vehicles)
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
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Vehicles with manual transmission
Auxiliary box P. 447
Parking brake lever
P. 174
Shift lever P. 170
Front drive control lever
P. 212
Cup holder P. 444
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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
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing:
Starting the engine
P. 162
Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(P. 166)
Release the parking brake. (P. 174)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.
(P. 170)
Release the parking brake. (P. 174)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
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Stopping
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. (P. 166)
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. (P. 170)
Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 174)
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 166)
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
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