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Driving the vehicle .............. 160
Engine (ignition) switch
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entry & start system)......... 176
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)......... 186
Multidrive ............................ 190
Multi-mode Manual
Transmission .................... 196
Manual Transmission.......... 201
Turn signal lever ................. 204
Parking brake...................... 205
Horn .................................... 206
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 207
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 213
Multi-information display ..... 2192-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 222
Fog light switch .................. 228
Windshield wiper and
washer ............................. 230
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................. 236
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Stop & Start system ........... 238
Cruise control ..................... 245
Driving assist systems........ 249
Diesel particulate filter
system.............................. 255
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 257
Winter driving tips............... 259
Trailer towing...................... 263
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 160
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)....... 176
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)....... 186
Multidrive .......................... 190
Multi-mode Manual
Transmission .................. 196
Manual Transmission ....... 201
Turn signal lever ............... 204
Parking brake ................... 205
Horn .................................. 206
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 207
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 213
Multi-information display ... 2192-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch................ 222
Fog light switch ................. 228
Windshield wiper and
washer ............................ 230
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 236
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Stop & Start system .......... 238
Cruise control.................... 245
Driving assist systems ...... 249
Diesel particulate filter
system ............................ 255
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 257
Winter driving tips ............. 259
Trailer towing .................... 263
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CAUTION
Do not shift the shift lever to D (vehicles with a Multidrive), E, M (vehicles
with a multi-mode manual transmission) or 1 (vehicles with a manual
transmission) while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 514
Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (P. 191, 196)
When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents,
resulting in death or serious injury.
Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
When driving on slippery road surfaces
Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-
shifting and down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an
accident.
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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.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
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. Have your brakes fixed immediately.
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Back door ................................... 74
Back-up light
Replacing light bulbs ............. 422
Wattage................................. 532
Battery
Checking ............................... 386
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 497
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 259
Bluetooth
® audio*
Bluetooth® phone*
Bottle holders........................... 336
Brake
Parking brake ........................ 205
Brake assist.............................. 249
Break-in tips ............................. 165Camera*
Care
Exterior ................................. 362
Interior................................... 366
Seat belts .............................. 367
Cargo hooks............................. 354
CD player .................................. 296
Chains....................................... 259
Child-protectors......................... 70
Child restraint system
Baby seats, definition............ 138
Baby seats, installation ......... 147
Child seats, definition............ 138
Child seats, installation ......... 147
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchor......................... 152
Installing CRS with seat
belts .................................... 148
Installing CRS with top
straps.................................. 153
Junior seats, definition .......... 138
Junior seats, installation ....... 147
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