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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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When driving
■
Turning the key from ACC to LOCK
■ Steering lock release
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 105)
■ Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in
the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.
CAUTION
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the LOCK position.
If in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,
turn the engine switch only to the ACC position.
Shift the shift lever to P.
(P. 161)
Push in the key and turn to the
LOCK position.
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the LOCK posi-
tion. To free it, turn the key while turning
the steering wheel slightly in either direc-
tion.
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■Downshifting restrictions wa rning buzzer (in the S mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (The warning buzzer will
sound twice.)
■ Transmission protection function
If the tires spin continually when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or
snow, the automatic transmission temperature may become too high and
cause damage.
To avoid the damaging the automatic transmission, the system may tempo-
rarily lock the gear in 1st.
If the automatic transmission temperature falls, the gear locking is canceled
and returns the automatic transmission to the normal operation.
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When driving
Hor n
■After adjusting the steerin g wheel (vehicles with manual tilt and tele-
scopic steering)
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
( P. 79)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.
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When driving
■
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 165)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 187)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 191)*1AUTO LSD indicator
(P. 244, 247)
Security indicator
(P. 105, 107)
(4WD models)
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 240)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 161)
*1TRAC OFF indicator
( P. 247, 249, 250)
*1
AIR BAG ON indicator
(P. 124)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 202, 206)*1AIR BAG OFF indicator
( P. 124)
*1,4
Slip indicator
(P. 245, 247)
(4WD models)
4HI indicator ( P. 239)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 244, 247, 249,
250)
(4WD models)
4LO indicator ( P. 239)
*6
(If equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
(P. 227)
(If equipped)
TOW HAUL indicator
( P. 163)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 187)
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When driving
Feature customization
The vehicle can be customized while the vehicle is stopped.
Press the SETUP button to select the item you want to cus-
tomize unit.
Press the SELECT RESET butt on to customize the items.
ItemsScreen textSelect in this order
To select Unit A
or Unit B
(P. 186)
UNITS
Door lock/
unlock warning
functionKEYLESS ENTRY
FEEDBACK
Time for auto-
matic door lock
functionKEYLESS ENTRY
RELOCK TIMER
UNITS
KEYLESS ENTRY FEEDBACK
KEYLESS ENTRY RELOCK TIMER
KEYLESS ENTRY ALL DOORS UNLOCK
DOOR AUTO LOCKING
DOOR AUTO UNLOCKING
HEADLAMPS AUTO OFF TIMER
COURTESY LAMPS OFF TIMER
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT SETTING
Unit B
Unit A
LAMPS + TONE*LAMPS
TONE
OFF
60 SECONDS*120 SECONDS
30 SECONDS OFF
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*: Default setting
After customize is complete, press the SETUP button to set
the selected item.
If the customization fails, the previously setting will be displayed.
If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the display change to normal
display.
Double switch
operation to
unlock all the
doors
KEYLESS ENTRY
ALL DOORS
UNLOCK
Automatic door
locking functionDOOR AUTO
LOCKING
Automatic door
unlocking func-
tionDOOR AUTO
UNLOCKING
Time period
before lights
turn off (if a door
is opened and
closed, and
engine switch is
in ACC or
LOCK)
HEADLAMPS AUTO
OFF TIMER
Time period
before lights
turn offCOURTESY LAMPS
OFF TIMER
Selecting the
languageLANGUAGE
Reset to default
settingHOLD RESET
TO RESTORE
DEFAULT SETTINGS
ItemsScreen textSelect in this order
2 PRESSES*1 PRESS
SHIFT OUT
OF PARK
ABOVE 12 MPH*
(20 km/h)
OFF
SHIFT TO PARK*DRIVER DOOR
OPEN
OFF
30 SECONDS*60 SECONDS
90 SECONDS
0 SECONDS
15 SECONDS*30 SECONDS
8 SECONDS
ENGLISH*FRENCH
SPANISH
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Accessor y meter
Outside temperature display
Displays the outside air temperature. (P. 343)
Outside temperature and trip information display (if equipped)
Displays the outside temperature and trip information.
(P. 1 7 1 343)
Clock
(P. 342)
H (Hour) button (P. 3 4 2)
M (Minute) button (P. 342)
INFO button (if equipped)
SELECT RESET button (if equipped)
SETUP button (if equipped)