1- Audio information* ® p. 7-15
2- Average fuel consumption ® p. 5-14
3- Driving range ® p. 5-14
4- Average speed ® p. 5-15
5- Outside temperature ® p. 5-16
6- Altimeter ® p. 5-17
7- Barometer ® p. 5-18
8- Calendar ® p. 5-18
9- Clock-only ® p. 5-18
10- Blank ® p. 5-19
Centre information display*
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Average fuel consumption
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The average fuel consumption during the pe-
riod since the last reset is shown in (A) and
the momentary fuel consumption in (C). The average value of the fuel consumption is
graphed every 5 minutes and the data for up
to 4 hours are shown in (B). When you press
the “MANUAL” function button in the auto reset mode, the mode will be changed to the manual reset mode. When you press the
“AUTO” function button in the manual reset
mode, the mode will be changed to the auto reset mode.
Auto reset modeManual reset mode
NOTEl When you turn the ignition switch to the
“ON” position after turning it from the “ON” position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” po-
sition in the manual reset mode, the auto re- set mode will automatically be selected.
l When the average fuel consumption cannot
be calculated, “--.-” will be shown.
l The average and momentary fuel consump-
tion change depending on the driving condi- tion (road condition, driving behavior, etc.). The indications may differ from the actual
fuel consumption. Therefore, it is recom- mended to use the indications as reference.
l The unit indication can be changed to your
desired setting {km/L, L/100 km, mpg (UK
GALLON), or mpg (US GALLON)}. Refer to “User customization” on page 5-27.
Resetting the average fuel consumption
Press the “RESET” function button to reset
the average fuel consumption indication.
NOTEl The average fuel consumption can be reset
separately for the auto reset mode and forthe manual reset mode.
l When you turn the ignition switch to the
“ON” position about 4 hours (or more) after turning it from the “ON” position to the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position in the auto reset
mode, the average fuel consumption indica-
tion will automatically be reset.Driving range
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This value (A) shows the distance (in km or
miles) that can be driven on the fuel remain- ing in the fuel tank. The driving range is
graphed every 5 minutes and the data for up
to 4 hours are shown in (B).
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NOTElWhen the driving range is 50 km (30 miles)
or less, the display shows “----”.
When it is 3,000 km (2,000 miles) or more,
“3,000 km” or “2,000 miles” will be shown.
l When the driving range cannot be measured,
the display shows “----”.
l The driving range is shown based on the ac-
cumulated fuel consumption data, however,
may be changed depending on the driving condition (road condition, driving behavior, etc.). If the battery terminals are disconnec-
ted, the accumulated fuel consumption data will be erased. It is recommended to use the indication as reference.
l When the vehicle is fueled, the driving range
will be updated. However, if the amount of
fueling is small, the indication may not be
correct. Therefore, fill up the tank as much as possible in case of fueling.
l When the vehicle is stopped on a steep
slope, the value of the driving range may in-
crease. This is caused by the fuel movement inside the tank on the slope and is not
deemed as a failure.Resetting the driving range
Press the “RESET” function button to reset
the driving range plotted in graph.
NOTEl Pressing the “RESET” function button will
not reset the indication (C).
l It is possible to set the display unit to km or
miles.
Refer to “User customization” on page 5-27.Average speed
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The average speed during the period since the
last reset is shown in (A) and the momentary speed in (C). The average value of the vehi-cle speed is graphed every 5 minutes and the
data for up to 4 hours are shown in (B).
When you press the “MANUAL” function
button in the auto reset mode, the mode will
be changed to the manual reset mode. When you press the “AUTO” function button in themanual reset mode, the mode will be changed
to the auto reset mode.NOTEl When you turn the ignition switch to the
“ON” position after turning it from the “ON” position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” po-
sition in the manual reset mode, the auto re- set mode will automatically be selected.
l When the average speed cannot be calcula-
ted, “---” will be shown.
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User customization
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You can set the indication of unit, language,
and the time notation.
In addition, you can return these settings to
the factory default settings.
Selecting the item to set
1. Press the “ADJ” button to select the user
customization display.
2. Press the function button “←” or “→” to
select the item you wish to set.
l “UNIT”: Changing the unit
l “LANGUAGE”: Changing the lan-
guage
l “12h ↔ 24h”: Changing the time for-
mat
l “DEFAULT”: Resetting to factory
settings
Push the function button “SELECT”.
The setting display for your selected
item will appear.
Changing display units
It is possible to change the display units for the fuel consumption, driving range, average
speed, outside temperature, elevation, and at- mospheric pressure as shown below.
FUEL ECONO-
MYkm/L → L/100 km →
mpg (UK GALLON) → mpg (US GALLON)RANGEkm → milesSPEEDkm/h → mphOUTSIDE TEM-
PERATURE°C → °FELEVATIONm → ftBAROMETERhPa → mb → kPa →
inHg
l Changing the display unit for fuel con-
sumption
1. Press the “←” or “→” function button to
select “FUEL ECONOMY”. Then press the “SELECT” function button.
2. Press the “←” or “→” function button to
select “km/L”. Then press the “SET”
function button. The display will flash
twice, and the display unit will be upda- ted to the selected one.
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NOTElYou can return to the previous display by
pressing the “BACK” function button.2. After setting the time notation, press the
“INFO” button to return to the informa- tion display.
Returning display items to their factorysettings
You can return to the setting of each item to
the factory default settings.
NOTEl The factory settings are as follows:
• Fuel consumption: L/100 km (62 mph)
• Driving range: km
• Average speed: km/h
• Outside temperature: °C
• Elevation: m
• Atmospheric pressure: hPa
• Display language: English
• Time notation: 12-hour1. Push the “SELECT” function button.
2.
Press the “←” function button to select
“YES”.
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Economical drivingE00600100620
For economical driving, there are some tech- nical requirements that have to be met. Theprerequisite for low fuel consumption is a
properly adjusted engine. In order to achieve longer life of the vehicle and the most eco- nomical operation, we recommend you tohave the vehicle checked at regular intervals in accordance with the service standards.
Fuel economy and generation of exhaust gas
and noise are highly influenced by personal
driving habits as well as the particular operat- ing conditions. The following points shouldbe observed in order to minimize wear of
brakes, tyres and engine as well as to reduce
environmental pollution.
Starting
Avoid rapid acceleration and sudden starts;
such operation will result in higher fuel con-
sumption.
Shifting
Shift only at an appropriate speed and engine speed. Always use the highest gear possible.
The transfer shift lever should be set to “2H” when driving 4WD vehicles on normal roads
and express ways to obtain best possible fuel economy.
City traffic
Frequent starting and stopping increases the
average fuel consumption. Use roads with smooth traffic flow whenever possible. When driving on congested roads, avoid use of a
low gear at high engine speeds.
Idling
The vehicle consumes fuel even during
idling. Avoid extended idling whenever pos- sible.
Speed
The higher the vehicle speed, the more fuel
consumed. Avoid driving at full speed. Even a slight release of the accelerator pedal will
save a significant amount of fuel.
Tyre inflation pressure
Check the tyre inflation pressures at regularintervals. Low tyre inflation pressure increa-ses road resistance and fuel consumption. In addition, low tyre pressures adversely affect tyre wear and driving stability.
Load
Do not drive with unnecessary articles in the
cargo area. Especially during city driving where frequent starting and stopping is nec-
essary, the increased weight of the vehicle will greatly affect fuel consumption.
Cold engine starting
Starting of a cold engine consumes morefuel.
Unnecessary fuel consumption is also caused by keeping a hot engine running. After the
engine is started, commence driving as soon
as possible.
Air conditioning*
The use of the air conditioning will increase the fuel consumption.
Driving, alcohol and drugs
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Driving after drinking alcohol is one of the
most frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously im- paired even with blood alcohol levels far be-
low the legal minimum. If you have been drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or
use public transportation.
Economical driving
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CAUTIONlDo not remove the ignition key from the ig-
nition switch while driving. The steeringwheel will lock, causing loss of control.
l If the engine is stopped while driving, the
brake servomechanism will cease to function and braking efficiency will deteriorate. Also,
the power steering system will not function
and it will require greater manual effort to
operate the steering.
l Do not leave the key in the “ON” position
for a long time when the engine is not run- ning, doing so will cause the battery to be
discharged.
l Do not turn the key to the “START” position
when the engine is running, doing so could damage the starter motor.NOTEl For vehicles with an
A/T, when the selector
lever is in the “P” (PARK) position, do not operate the lock button of selector lever re-
peatedly for more than 30 seconds. You may
not be able to remove the key from the igni-
tion switch, because the protection circuit is
activated. If this occurs, wait a few moments before removing the key.
Refer to “Selector lever operation” on page
6-19.Steering wheel lock
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To lock
Remove the key at the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
To unlock
Turn the key to the “ACC” position while
moving the steering wheel slightly.
CAUTIONl Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.NOTElIf the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft
lock may sometimes make it difficult to turnthe key from “LOCK” to “ACC”. Firmly
turn the steering wheel to the left or to the right as you turn the key.Starting
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Tips for starting
lDo not operate the starter motor continu-
ously for anything longer than10 seconds ; doing so could run down the
battery. If the engine does not start, turn
the ignition switch back to “LOCK” po-
sition, wait a few seconds, and then try again.
Trying repeatedly with the starter motor still turning will damage the starter
mechanism.
l If the engine cannot be started because
the battery is weak or dead, refer to the“Emergency starting” section for in- structions on starting the engine.
l The engine is well warmed up if the
coolant temperature gauge needle starts
to move (the engine speed decreases).
Extended warming-up operation will re-
sult in excessive fuel consumption.
Steering wheel lock
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Transfer shiftlever position
2WD/4WD operation
indication lamp
Driving
conditions
4L
Low range 4-wheel drive
When driv-
ing up or down steep
hills, on rough or
muddy
roads (es- pecially
when in-
creased tor-
que is re- quired).
: Illuminate
: Remain off
NOTEl On vehicles with automatic transmission,
when the transfer shift lever is in “4L”, the transmission will not shift into the overdrivegear.CAUTIONl The “4L” range gives maximum torque for
lowspeed driving on steep slopes, as well assandy, muddy, and other difficult surfaces.
On vehicles with automatic transmission, do not exceed speeds of approximately 70 km/h
(43 mph) in “4L” range.
l Do not drive your vehicle in the “4H” or
“4L” on dry paved roads and highways. Do-
ing so may result in excessive tyre wear, in-
creased fuel consumption, and possible noise
generation. It may also increase the differen-
tial oil temperature, which may damage the drive system. Further, the drive train will besubjected to excessive loading, resulting in
oil leakage, component seizure, or other seri-
ous problems. On dry paved roads and high- ways, drive the vehicle in “2H” only.Transfer shift lever operation
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The shift pattern is shown on the transfer
shift lever knob.
The transfer shift lever should be positioned
in accordance with the following operating conditions:
To shift fromToProcedureVehicles with manual transmissionVehicles with automatic transmission2H4HThe transfer shift lever can be operated while the ve-
hicle is either moving or stationary.The transfer shift lever can be operated while thevehicle is either moving or stationary.
Easy select 4WD*
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