CAUTIONlIf your vehicle is equipped with a turbo-
charger, do not stop the engine immediately
after high-speed or uphill driving. First al-
low the engine to idle to give the turbocharg-
er a chance to cool down.Starting the engine (petrol-
powered vehicles)
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The starting procedure is as follows: 1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat
belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal (M/T).
NOTEl On vehicles with
M/T, the starter will not
operate unless the clutch pedal is fully de- pressed (Clutch interlock).
5. On vehicles with M/T, place the gear-
shift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles with A/T, make sure the se-
lector lever is in the “P” (PARK) posi- tion.Vehicles with M/TVehicles with A/T
6. After turning the ignition key to the
“ON” position, make certain that all
warning lamps are functioning properly before starting the engine.
7. Turn the ignition key to the “START”
position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal, and release it when the engine starts.
NOTEl A ticking noise may be heard after starting
the engine. This is not an abnormal condi-tion. The noise will disappear after a shorttime of engine running.
If the ticking noise continues after the en-
gine is warmed up, we recommend you to have your vehicle checked.
When it is difficult to start the
engine
After several attempts, you may experience that the engine still does not start. 1. Make sure that all electric devices, such
as lamps, air conditioning blower and
rear window demister, are turned off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal on ve-
hicles equipped with automatic transmis- sion or the clutch pedal on the vehiclesequipped with manual transmission,
press the accelerator pedal halfway and hold it there, then crank the engine. Re-
lease the accelerator pedal, immediately
after the engine starts.
Starting
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3.If the engine still will not start, the en-
gine could be flooded with too much petrol. While depressing the brake pedal
on vehicles equipped with automatic transmission or the clutch pedal on thevehicles equipped with manual transmis- sion, push the accelerator pedal all the
way down and hold it there, then crank the engine for 5 to 6 seconds. Return the
ignition switch to the “LOCK” position
and release the accelerator pedal. Wait a few seconds, and then crank the engine
again for 5 to 6 seconds while depress-
ing the brake pedal or the clutch pedal, but do not push the accelerator pedal.Release the ignition key if the engine
starts. If the engine fails to start, repeat these procedures. If the engine still willnot start, we recommend you to have the
vehicle checked.
Using the MIVEC engine
The MIVEC engine automatically switches its intake-valve control between a low-speed
mode and a high-speed mode in accordancewith driving conditions for maximum engine
performance.
NOTEl To protect the engine, the high-speed mode
may not be selected while the engine coolanttemperature is low. In such a case, the en-
gine revolutions do not rise to over
5,000 rpm even if the accelerator pedal is depressed.Starting the engine (diesel-
powered vehicles)
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1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat
belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal (M/T).
NOTEl On vehicles with
M/T, the starter will not
operate unless the clutch pedal is fully de- pressed (Clutch interlock).
5. On vehicles with M/T, place the gear-
shift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles with A/T, make sure the se-
lector lever is in the “P” (PARK) posi- tion.Vehicles with M/TVehicles with A/T
6. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” posi-
tion.
The diesel preheat indication lamp will first illuminate, and then after a short
time go out, indicating that preheating is completed.
NOTEl If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time.
l When the engine has not been started within
about 5 seconds after the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp went out, return the ignition key
to the “LOCK” position. Then, turn the key to the “ON” position to preheat the engine
again.
Starting
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Operation of the A/T
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CAUTIONlBefore selecting a gear with the engine run-
ning and the vehicle stationary, fully depressthe brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from
creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the gear is engaged, especially when the en-
gine speed is high, at fast idle or with the air conditioning operating, the brakes should
only be released when you are ready to drive
away.
l Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at
all times.
Using the left foot could cause driver move- ment delay in case of an emergency.
l Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal will affect braking efficiency and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads.
l To prevent sudden acceleration, never race
the engine when shifting from the “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
l Use the selector lever in the correct shift po-
sition in accordance with driving conditions. Never coast downhill backward with the se- lector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) or sportsmode position or coast forward with the se-
lector lever in the “R” (REVERSE) position. The engine may stop and the unexpected in- crease in brake pedal effort and steering
wheel weight could lead to an accident.CAUTIONl Do not race the engine with brake pedal
pressed when the vehicle is stationary.
This can damage the A/T.
Also, when you depress the accelerator ped- al while holding down the brake pedal withthe selector lever in the “P” (PARK), “N”
(NEUTRAL) or “D” (DRIVE) position, the
increase in engine revolutions may be limi-
ted.Passing acceleration
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To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE)
position, push the accelerator to the floor.The automatic transmission will automatical- ly downshift.
NOTEl In “Sports mode”, downshifts do not take
place when the accelerator is depressed all
the way to the floor.Uphill/downhill driving
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DRIVING UPHILL
The transmission prevents unnecessary up-
shifts even when the accelerator pedal is re- leased and ensures smooth driving.
DRIVING DOWNHILL
According to the conditions, the transmission
will automatically shift to a lower gear ratio to achieve stronger engine braking. This mayhelp reduce your need to use the service brake.
Waiting
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For short waiting periods, such as at trafficsignals, the vehicle can be left in gear and held stationary with the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine
running, place the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking
brake, while holding the vehicle stationary with the service brake.
CAUTIONl Never hold the vehicle stationary on a hill
using the accelerator pedal (without using
the brake pedal). Always apply the parking brake and/or service brakes.Parking
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-
plete stop, fully engage the parking brake,and then move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position.
Automatic transmission INVECS-II Sports Mode 5A/T (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System II)
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If you are going to leave the vehicle unatten-
ded, always switch off the engine and remove the ignition key.NOTEl On a slope, be sure to apply the parking
brake before moving the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec- tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position before applying the parking brake, it may be diffi-
cult to disengage the selector lever from the
“P” (PARK) position when next you drive the vehicle, requiring application of a strong
force to the selector lever to move from the
“P” (PARK) position.When the A/T makes no speed
change
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If the transmission does not change speeds
while driving, or your vehicle does not pick up enough speed when starting on an uphillslope, it may be that there is something un-
usual happening in the transmission, causing a safety device to activate. We recommendyou to have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible. 1. If your vehicle has difficulty moving up-
hill, shift the selector lever into 2nd
gear
of the “Sports mode”.
This method might not work depending
on the transmission malfunction.
2. Once the vehicle is moving on a level
road, move the selector lever back to
“D” (DRIVE).Super select 4WD II (SS4 II)
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Shifting to rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive
can be made by operating the transfer shift lever (A). Shift the transfer shift lever to an appropriate position according to the roadsurface conditions. In addition, the
2WD/4WD operation indication lamp indi- cates the transfer shift lever shifting state.Refer to “2WD/4WD operation indicationlamp” on page 6-28.
Vehicles with M/TVehicles with A/TShift lever position and
2WD/4WD operation indica- tion lamp
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Transfer shift lever position
2WD/4W D opera-
tion indi- cationlamp
Driving
conditions2HRear-wheel driveWhen driv-
ing on dry
paved road.
4H
Full-time 4-wheel drive
The basic
position for
super select
4WD II.
When driv-
ing on dry
paved or
slippery
roads.
4HLc
Centre dif- ferential
lock engag- ed 4-wheel driveWhen driv-
ing on
rough, sand
or snow
covered
roads.
: Illuminate
: Remain off
Super select 4WD II (SS4 II)
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CAUTION•A/T fluid temperature warning lamp illu-
minates.
Refer to “When the A/T fluid temperature
warning lamp comes on” on page 6-23.WARNINGl When attempting to rock your vehicle out
of a stuck position, be sure that the area
around the vehicle is clear of people and physical objects. The rocking motion may
cause the vehicle to suddenly launch for- ward or backward, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects.NOTEl Avoid sudden braking, acceleration, and
turning; such operations could result in thevehicle becoming stuck.
l If the vehicle becomes stuck in sandy or
muddy roads, it can often be moved with a
rocking motion. Move the selector lever rhythmically between the “D” (DRIVE) and
“R” (REVERSE) position (with M/T, be-
tween 1 st
and Reverse), while applying
slight pressure to the accelerator pedal.
l It is recommended to start the vehicle with
parking brake partially, but not completely, applied by slightly pulling the parking brake lever.
After the vehicle has become free, do not forget to release the parking brake.NOTEl If it is necessary to drive in extremely mud-
dy conditions, the use of tyre chains is rec-
ommended. Because the extent of muddy conditions is difficult to judge and the vehi- cle could become bogged down very deeply,
operation should be at a low speed. If possi-
ble, get out of the vehicle and check the con-
ditions ahead before proceeding.
l Driving over roads in coastal areas or roads
on which anti-skid preparations have been
spread can cause rust on the vehicle; wash
the vehicle thoroughly as soon as possible after such use.
Climbing sharp grades
Set the transfer shift lever to the “4LLc” po-
sition to maximize the engine torque.
WARNINGl Go straight up. Do not try to traverse
across a steep slope.
l If you begin to lose traction, ease off the
accelerator pedal and gently turn the steering wheel alternatively left and right
to regain adequate traction again.NOTEl Choose as smooth a slope as possible with
few stones or other obstacles.NOTEl Before attempting to drive up the slope,
walk it up to confirm that the vehicle canhandle the grade.
Descending sharp grades
Set the transfer shift lever to the “4LLc” po-
sition, use the engine brake (downshifting)
and descend slowly.
WARNINGl Avoid snaking down a sharp grade. De-
scend the grade as straight as possible.NOTEl When descending a sharp grade, if the
brakes are applied suddenly because of an
obstacle encountered, control of the vehicle
could be lost. Before descending the slope,
walk it down and confirm the path.
l Before descending a grade, it is necessary to
choose the appropriate gear. Avoid changing
gears or depressing the clutch while de- scending the grade.
4-wheel drive operation
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3. Say “Password.”
4. The voice guide will say “Password is
enabled. Would you like to disable it?”
Answer “Yes.”
Answer “No” to cancel the disabling of the password and return to the main
menu.
5. When the disabling of the password is
completed, the voice guide will say “Password is disabled” and the system
will return to the main menu.Speaker enrollment function
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The Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface can use the
speaker enrollment function to create a voice model for one person per language.
This makes it easier for the Bluetooth ®
2.0
interface to recognise voice commands said by you.
You can turn a voice model registered with
the speaker enrollment function on and off
whenever you want.
Speaker enrollment
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It takes about 2 to 3 minutes to complete the speaker enrollment process.
To ensure the best results, run through the
process while in the driver’s seat, in an envi- ronment that is as quiet as possible (whenthere is no rain or strong winds and the vehi-cle windows are closed). Please turn off your
phone while in speaker enrollment to prevent
interruption of the process.
Use the following procedure for speaker en- rollment. 1. Stop your vehicle in a safe area, put the
gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion ( M/T), or the selector lever in the
“P” (PARK) position ( A/T), and pull the
parking brake lever.NOTEl Speaker enrollment is not possible unless the
vehicle is parked. Make sure you park the
vehicle in a safe area before attempting speaker enrollment.
2. Press the SPEECH button.
3. Say “Voice training”.
4. The voice guide will say “This operation
must be performed in a quiet environ- ment while the vehicle is stopped. See
the owner’s manual for the list of re- quired training phrases. Press and re-
lease the SPEECH button when you are ready to begin. Press the HANG-UP but-
ton to cancel at any time”.
Press the SPEECH button to start the
speaker enrollment process.NOTEl If you do not start the speaker enrollment
process within 3 minutes of pressing the SPEECH button, the speaker enrollment function will time out.
The voice guide will say “Speaker Enroll-
ment has timed out”. The system will then beep and the voice recognition mode will be
deactivated.
5. The voice guide will prompt for phrase
1. Repeat the corresponding phrase lis-
ted in table “Enrollment commands” on page 7-71.
The system will register your voice and
then move on to the registration of the next command. Continue the process un-
til all phrases have been registered.
NOTEl To repeat the most recent voice training
command, press and release the SPEECH button.
l If you press the HANG-UP button anytime
during the process, the system will beep and
stop the speaker enrollment process.
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6.When all enrollment commands have
been read out, the voice guide will say “Speaker enrollment is complete”.
The system will then end the speaker en-
rollment process and return to the main menu.NOTEl Completing the speaker enrollment process
will turn on the voice model automatically.
l The commands “Help” and “Cancel” will
not work in this mode.Enabling and disabling the
voice model and retraining
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You can turn a voice model registered with
the speaker enrollment function on and off whenever you want.
You can also retrain the system.
Use the following procedure to perform these
actions. 1. Press the SPEECH button.
2. Say “Voice training”.
3. If you have completed a speaker enroll-
ment process once already, the voice guide will say either “Enrollment is ena-
bled. Would you like to disable or re-
train?” or “Enrollment is disabled. Would you like to enable or retrain?”
4. When enrollment is “enabled”, the voice
model is on; when enrollment is “disa-
bled”, the voice model is off. Say the command that fits your needs.
Say “Retrain” to start the speaker enroll- ment process and recreate a new voice
model. (Refer to “Speaker enrollment” on page 7-55.)Connecting the Bluetooth ®
2.0
interface and Bluetooth ®
de-
vice
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Before you can make or receive hands-free
calls or play music using the Bluetooth ®
2.0
interface function, you must pair the Blue-
tooth ®
device and Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface.
NOTEl Pairing is required only when the device is
used for the first time. Once the device has
been paired with the Bluetooth ®
2.0 inter-
face, all you need is to bring the device into the vehicle next time and the device will
connect to the Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface auto-
matically (if supported by the device).
Up to 7 Bluetooth ®
devices can be paired
with the Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface.
If multiple paired Bluetooth ®
devices are
available in the vehicle, the cellular phone or music player most recently connected is auto-
matically connected to the Bluetooth ®
2.0 in-
terface.
You can also change a Bluetooth ®
device to
be connected.
To pair
To pair a Bluetooth ®
device with the Blue-
tooth ®
2.0 interface, use either one of the fol-
lowing 2 methods (Type 1 or Type 2).
Pairing procedure- Type 1*
1. Stop your vehicle in a safe area, put the
gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion ( M/T), or the selector lever in the
“P” (PARK) position ( A/T), and pull the
parking brake lever.
NOTEl You cannot pair any Bluetooth ®
device with
the Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface unless the vehi-
cle is parked. Before pairing a Bluetooth ®
device with the Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface,
confirm that the vehicle is parked in a safe
location.
2. Press the SPEECH button.
3. Say “Setup”.
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4. Say “Pairing options.”
5. The voice guide will say “Select one of
the following: pair, edit, delete, or list.” Say “Pair.”NOTEl If 7 devices have already been paired, the
voice guide will say “Maximum devicespaired” and then the system will end the
pairing process. To register a new device, delete one device and then repeat the pairing
process.
(Refer to “Deleting a device” on page 7-59.)
6. The voice guide will say “Please say a 4-
digit pairing code.” Say a 4-digit num- ber.
When the confirmation function is on, the system will confirm whether the
number said is acceptable. Answer
“Yes.”
Answer “No” to return to pairing code
selection.
NOTEl Some Bluetooth ®
devices require a specific
pairing code. Please refer to the device man-
ual for pairing code requirements.NOTEl The pairing code entered here is only used
for the Bluetooth ®
connection certification.
It is any 4-digit number the user would like
to select.
Remember the pairing code as it needs to be
keyed into the Bluetooth ®
device later in the
pairing process.
Depending on the connection settings of the
Bluetooth ®
device, this code may have to be
entered each time you connect the Blue-
tooth ®
device to the Bluetooth ®
2.0 inter-
face. For the default connection settings, re-
fer to the instructions for the device.
7. The voice guide will say “Start pairing
procedure on the device. See the device manual for instructions.” Enter in the
Bluetooth ®
device the 4-digit number
you have registered in Step 6.
NOTEl According to the corresponding device to
Bluetooth ®
, it might take a few minute to
pair the Bluetooth ®
device with the Blue-
tooth ®
2.0 interface.
l If the Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface cannot recog-
nize the Bluetooth ®
device, the voice guide
will say “Pairing has timed out” and the pairing process will be cancelled.
Confirm that the device you are pairing sup-
ports Bluetooth ®
, and try pairing it again.NOTEl If you enter the wrong number, the voice
guide will say “Pairing failed” and the pair-
ing process will be cancelled.
Confirm the number is right, and try pairing it again.
8. The voice guide will say “Please say the
name of the device after the beep.” You
can assign a desired name for the Blue-
tooth ®
device and register it as a device
tag. Say the name you want to register
after the beep.
NOTEl When the confirmation function is on, after
repeating the device tag you have said, the
voice guide will ask “Is this correct?” An-
swer “Yes.”
To change the device tag, answer “No” and then say the device tag again.
9. The voice guide will say “Pairing com-
plete,” and the pairing process will end.
Pairing procedure - Type 2*
1. Stop your vehicle in a safe area, put the
gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi- tion ( M/T), or the selector lever in the
“P” (PARK) position ( A/T), and pull the
parking brake lever.
Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface*
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