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When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 104
Engine (ignition) switch .... 117
Automatic transmission .... 121
Manual transmission ........ 125
Turn signal lever .............. 126
Parking brake ................... 127
Horn ................................. 128
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 129
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 132
Multi-information display............................ 135 2-3. Operating the lights
and Windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 138
Windshield wipers and washer .................... 141
Rear window wiper and washer .................... 144
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 146
Driving assist systems ..... 150
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 155
Vehicle load limits ............ 160
Winter driving tips ............ 161
Trailer towing ................... 166
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) ................. 167
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) ................. 168
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CAUTION
■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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When trouble arises
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Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:
P. 317
■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.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the luggage compartment. ( P. 302)
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■
When towing the vehicle
■While towing
●When towing using a rope, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place exces-
sive stress on the towing hook and rope.
The towing hook or rope may become damaged, broken debris may hit
people and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and can not be oper-
ated.
■ Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
STEP7
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting the
ground, the drivetrain and related parts
may be damaged.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 172, 178
ABS........................................... 150
Air conditioning filter .............. 253
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 253
Manual air conditioning
system................................ 172
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 72
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 76
Airbag warning light .............. 291
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 73
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 76
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 81
General airbag precautions .... 76
Locations of airbags ............... 69
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 80
Proper driving posture ...... 67, 76
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 73
Side airbag precautions.......... 76
SRS airbags ........................... 69
Anti-lock brake system ........... 150
Assist grips.............................. 198
Audio input .............................. 179
Audio system Audio input ........................... 179
AUX port ............................... 179
Portable music player ........... 179
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 180 Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........121
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................317
S mode ..................................123
AUX port ...................................179
Auxiliary boxes ........................190
Back door Back door ................................36
Wireless remote control ..........26
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............268
Wattage .................................341
Battery Checking ...............................234
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ..............319
Preparing and checking before winter .......................161
Bottle holder .............................191
Brake Fluid ......................................231
Parking brake ........................127
Brake assist ..............................150
Break-in tips .............................107
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................131A
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