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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 188
Fog light switch ................... 194
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 196
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 200
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 202
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 203
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 207
Intuitive parking assist......... 221
Rear view monitor system .............................. 228
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 236
Electronically modulated air suspension................... 242
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ......... 247
Four-wheel drive system ..... 248
AUTO LSD system.............. 253
Driving assist systems ........ 255
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 263
Cargo and luggage ............. 268
Vehicle load limits ............... 273
Winter driving tips ............... 275
Trailer towing ...................... 279
Dinghy towing ..................... 299 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front air conditioning
system ................................ 302
Rear air conditioning system .............................. 310
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 314
Windshield wiper de-icer .............................. 316
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 317
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 319
Using the radio ................... 323
Using the CD player ........... 331
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 340
Operating an iPod .............. 348
Operating a USB memory ............................ 355
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 362
Using the AUX port............. 366
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 368
3Interior features
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 371
Using the Bluetooth® audio
system .............................. 374
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player...... 379
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 381
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 386
3-4. Using the rear seat entertainment system
Rear seat entertainment system features ................ 387
Playing a Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) and DVD disc ................... 405
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs ............... 431
Playing an SD card ............ 438
Using the video mode ........ 446
3-5. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 448
Using the hands-free phone system ................... 452
Making a phone call ........... 461
Setting a cellular phone...... 465
Security and system setup ................................ 469
Using the phone book ........ 472 3-6. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 478
• Personal/interior light main switch ....................... 479
• Personal/interior lights ...... 480
• Interior light ....................... 481
3-7. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 482
• Glove boxes ..................... 483
• Coin holder ....................... 484
• Front console box ............. 485
• Card holder ....................... 487
• Map holder ....................... 488
• Pen holder ........................ 490
• Tissue pocket ................... 491
• Rear console box ............. 492
• Overhead console ............ 495
• Cup holders ...................... 497
• Bottle holders ................... 501
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 502
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*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
Seat heater switches
Seat heater and ventilator
switches
P. 518
P. 521
Air conditioning
system
P. 302
Power outlet P. 512
Audio system
Navigation system
*
P. 319Rear window defogger switch/
Rear window defogger and outside rear
view mirror defogger switch
Windshield wiper de-icer
P. 314
P. 316Security indicator
P. 107, 109Accessory meter
P. 185
Cigarette lighter P. 510
AUX port
AUX port/USB port
P. 366
P. 348, 355, 366
: If equipped
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Instrument panelPictorial index
Telephone switches P. 453
Audio remote control
switches
P. 368
Climate remote control
switches
P. 317
Cruise control
switch
P. 203, 207
Talk switch
P. 453
Vehicle-to-vehicle
distance button
P. 207
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Engine (ignition) switch
■Engine switch
LOCK
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(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
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.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 25 seconds, which-
ever is less. If you turn the engine switch, the engine will keep
cranking for about 30 seconds maximum.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front air conditioning system ........................... 302
Rear air conditioning system ........................... 310
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 314
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 316
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ......................... 317
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ................... 319
Using the radio ................. 323
Using the CD player ......... 331
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 340
Operating an iPod ............ 348
Operating a USB memory .......................... 355
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 362
Using the AUX port .......... 366
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 368 3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio
system ........................... 371
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system.................. 374
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 379
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 381
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................. 386
3-4. Using the rear seat entertainment system
Rear seat entertainment system features ............. 387
Playing a Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) and DVD disc ........ 405
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs ............ 431
Playing an SD card .......... 438
Using the video mode ...... 446
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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer
to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Without navig ation system
Type A: CD player with changer controller and AM/FM radio
Type B: CD player with changer and AM/FM radio