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Red means the battery voltage is
too low or too high. If the voltmeter
sign appears in red, have the
vehicle checked and serviced at
your dealer. During or immediately
after the engine is started, a red
abnormal L voltage may display on
the DIC. If the warning disappears
after the engine has started, there is
no problem with the battery voltage.
Calendar and Clock
{Warning
The calendar and clock can be
set only while the vehicle is
stationary. When setting the
calendar or clock, park your
vehicle in a safe place where
stopping or parking is permitted
and that is well clear of traffic.
Press the DIC selector once or
more to select the calendar. Press
and hold the DIC selector to enter
the clock setting screen. The year
segment will flash. Turn the DIC
selector clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the year. While in the year
setting screen, press the DIC
selector once to switch to the month
setting screen. The month segment
will flash. Use the same method to
set the month. While in the month
setting screen, press the DIC
selector again to switch to the day
setting mode. Adjust the day using
the selector.
Press and hold the DIC selector to
complete the calendar setting.
When complete, the normal
calendar display will resume. Use
this same method to set the hour
and minute when in the clock setting
screen.
Dimmer
The brightness of the DIC can be
adjusted while the light control
switch is off. Select this screen and
turn the DIC selector clockwise or
counterclockwise to brighten or dim
the illumination. The brightness is
linked to the adjustment of the
instrument panel light level control
while the light control switch is on.
See
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 083.
Warning Lights and Messages
.
Engine Overheat Warning Light
. Low Coolant Warning Light
. Water Separator Warning Light
. Air Cleaner Light
. Low Fuel Warning Light
. Regeneration Warning Lights
. Exhaust System Warning Light
. Refill DEF Warning Light
. DIC Errors
. Maintenance Data
. Hour Meter
See Vehicle Messages 074.
Maintenance Data Functions
Display/Not Display the
Maintenance Data Function
Maintenance Light: On the DIC, go
to the Maintenance Indicator Light.
Switch the display by pressing and
holding the DIC selector for more
than two seconds. Turn the DIC
selector clockwise or
counterclockwise to switch the
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4. Turn MODE/O/ENTER
clockwise or counterclockwise
to adjust the right or left
speakers, and then press
ENTER.
Clock Display 1. Press FUNC.
2. Turn MODE/
O/ENTER to
select CLOCK, and then press
ENTER.
3. Turn MODE/
O/ENTER
clockwise or counterclockwise
to select OFF or ON, and then
press ENTER.
Time is not reset when clock mode
is turned off.
Setting the Time
1. Press FUNC.
2. Turn MODE/
O/ENTER to
select CLOCK, and then press
ENTER. 3. Turn MODE/
O/ENTER
clockwise or counterclockwise
to select SET, and then press
ENTER.
4. Turn MODE/
O/ENTER to set
the clock time (hour), and then
press ENTER. Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to move
one hour forward or one hour
backward.
5. Turn MODE/
O/ENTER to set
the clock time (minute), and
then press ENTER. Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise
to move one minute forward or
one minute backward.
To return to the clock time (hour)
setting mode, press
0while
setting the clock time (minute).
Tuner Mode Operation
Turning on the Radio
1. Press MODE/
O/ENTER. 2. Turn MODE/
O/ENTER to
select "FM1", "FM2", "FM3",
"AM1" or "AM2", and then
press the "ENTER" button.
Follow one of the procedures below
to tune.
Tuning
Manual tuning:
1. Press Tune/Track
yorzfor
less than one second.
2. Press Tune/Track
yorzfor
less than one second again to
select the station of your
choice.
Automatic tuning:
1. Press Tune/Track
yorzfor
less than two seconds but
more than one second. The
radio starts searching for
stations, and stops when it
finds a station.
2. Press and hold Tune/Track
y
orzfor more than
two seconds. The radio keeps
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AM Transmissions
Fading - AM broadcasts are
reflected by the upper atmosphere,
especially at night. These reflected
signals can interfere with those
received directly from the radio
station, causing the radio station to
sound alternately strong and weak.
Station interference - When a
reflected signal and a signal
received directly from a radio station
are very nearly the same frequency,
they can interfere with each other,
making it difficult to hear the
broadcast.
Static - AM is easily affected by
external sources of electrical noise,
such as high tension power lines,
lightning, or electrical motors. This
results in static.
Certification
For Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) compliance
information for this device, see
Radio Frequency Statement0362.
Fixed Mast Antenna
Pull the antenna out to its full length
when using it.
To prevent breaking the antenna,
shorten it when passing through
areas with low clearance or through
a car wash.
Audio Players
CD Player
CD Operations
Playing a Disc (When There is No
CD Inserted)
Insert a disc into the disc slot with
the label side (printed side) facing
up. The power will switch on and
playback will start automatically.
Playing a Disc (When There is a
CD Inserted)
1. Press MODE/
O/ENTER.
2. Turn MODE/
O/ENTER to
select DISC, and then press
ENTER.
Turning off the Player
Press POWER for one second or
more. To resume playback, press
POWER again.
Ejecting the Disc
Press EJECT to stop playback and
eject the disc.
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If a disc could not be ejected,
contact nearest dealer for service.
Track (File) Selection
Press
yorzto select the
track (file) of your choice.
. Press
yto advance to the next
track (file).
. Press
zto return to the
beginning of the track (file) being
played. To return to the previous
track (file), press again.
Selecting the Folder
For CD (MP3/WMA):
Press 5 or 6 to select the MP3/WMA
folder.
. Press
nto advance to the next
folder.
. Press
qto return to the
previous folder.
Fast Forwarding/Fast Reversing
Press and hold
yorzto fast
forward or fast reverse the
track (file). .
Press
yfor fast forward.
. Press
zfor fast reverse. To
stop fast forward or fast reverse,
release.
Repeat Playback
For CD:
Press 1.
wis displayed.
To cancel, press 1 again.
For CD (MP3/WMA):
. Press 1 to repeat the same file
being played.
wis displayed.
To cancel, press 1 twice.
w
disappears.
. Press 1 twice to repeat the same
folder being played. After the
player has played the last file, it
starts playing the first file of the
same folder. FLD
wis
displayed.
To cancel, press 1 again. FLD
wdisappears. Random Playback
For CD:
Press 2.
vis displayed.
To cancel, press 2 again.
For CD (MP3/WMA):
. Press 2 to play all files in the
MP3/WMA disc in random order.
vis displayed.
To cancel, press 2 twice.
v
disappears.
. Press 2 twice to play the files
from the folder being played in
the MP3/WMA disc in random
order. After the player has
played the last file, it starts
playing the first file of the same
folder. FLD
vis displayed.
To cancel, press 2 twice. FLD
vdisappears.
Selecting a Music File from the
Category List
For CD (MP3/WMA): 1. Press LIST for less than one second. LIST is displayed.
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The music file starts playing.
Do not connect, adjust or remove
the USB Memory while driving.
Do not remove the USB Memory or
turn the ignition off or to ACC/
ACCESSORY when the USB
Memory is being accessed
(playback). This may damage the
data. We recommend making a
backup of your data in case you
accidentally delete it.
Depending on the USB Memory
used (non-brand products, USB
Memories which have been
damaged due to external factors),
there may be cases where
connection is not possible, or where
the operation is unstable.
When the USB mode is switched to
other modes and then switched
back again, the main unit returns to
the music file played last.
File Selection
Press
yorzto select the music
file of your choice. .
Press
yto advance to the
next file.
. Press
zto return to the
beginning of the file being
played. Press again to return to
the previous file.
Selecting the Folder
Press 5 or 6 to select the MP3/WMA
folder.
. Press
nto advance to the next
folder.
. Press
qto return to the
previous folder.
Fast Forwarding/Fast Reversing
Press and hold
yorzto fast
forward or fast reverse the
music file.
. Press
yto fast forward.
. Press
zto fast reverse.
Release to stop. Repeat Playback
Press 1 to repeat the same file
being played.
wis displayed.
To cancel, press 1 twice.
w
disappears.
Press 1 twice to repeat the same
folder being played. After the player
has played the last file, it starts
playing the first file of the same
folder.
FLD
wis displayed. To cancel,
press the button again. FLD
w
disappears.
Random Playback
. Press 2 to play all files in the
USB Memory in random order.
vis displayed. To cancel,
press the button twice.
v
disappears.
. Press 2 twice to play the files
from the folder being played in
the USB Memory in random
order.
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Depending on the
Bluetooth-compatible portable
device that is connected to this unit,
the music will not start and may be
paused.
When the player is connected to an
Audio Video Remote Control Profile
(AVRCP) Version 1.0 compatible
portable device, STREAMING
displays and the functions of your
devices may be partially limited.
Stop Playback
Switch to another audio mode.
Pausing the Music
Press 3 to pause the music.
Press 4 to resume.
Track Selection
Press the
y zto select the track
of your choice.
y: Advance to the next track.
z: Return to the beginning of the
track being played. To return to the
previous track, press the
zagain. Operation of the portable device via
this unit differs depending on the
specifications of the portable device.
Fast Forwarding/Fast Reversing
Press and hold
y zto fast
forward or fast reverse the track.
y: Fast forward.
z: Fast reverse.
To stop fast forward or fast reverse,
release the button.
Operation of the portable device via
this unit differs depending on the
specifications of the portable device.
Selecting the Album
Press 5 or 6 to select an album.
n: Advance to the next album.
q: Return to previous album.
Operation of the portable device via
this unit differs depending on the
specifications of the portable device. Repeat Playback
Press 1 to repeat the same track
being played.
wappears on the
display. To cancel, press 1 twice.
Press 1 twice to repeat the same
album being played.
After the player has played the last
file, it starts playing the first file of
the same album. FLD
wappears
on the display.
Operation of the portable device via
this unit differs depending on the
specifications of the portable device.
Random Playback
Press 2 to play all tracks in the
Bluetooth Audio in random order.
vis displayed.
To cancel, press 2 twice.
Press 2 twice to playback tracks on
the album being played in random
order. After the player has played
the last track, it starts playing the
first track of the same album.
FLD
vis displayed.
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128 Driving and Operating
Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 140
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 141
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 144
Emergencies (Troubleshooting) . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Emergencies (Disabled Vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 156
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Starting and Stopping theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Operating Temperature . . . . . . . 162
Winter Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Engine Alarm and Automatic
Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Idle Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
High Idle System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Engine Checks Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Running the Vehicle WhileParked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Diesel Particulate Filter
Diesel Particulate Filter . . . . . . . 171
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Diesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . . . . . 180
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 196
Selector Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Overdrive Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Exhaust Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Fuel
Fuel for Diesel Engines . . . . . . . 218
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . 221
Water in Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Running Out of Fuel . . . . . . . . . . 224
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Power Take-Off (PTO) . . . . . . . . 227
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Warning (Continued)
should overheat, as indicated by
the engine coolant temperature
gauge, immediate action is
required to correct the condition.
Continued operation of the
engine, even for a short time, may
result in a fire. Do not engage the
exhaust brake while the engine is
idling as this may cause engine
overheating.
The diesel particulate filter (DPF)
may automatically start
regeneration when the vehicle is
stopped and parked with the
engine running. To prevent a fire,
make sure there is no flammable
material near the muffler, DPF,
and exhaust pipe. Be careful not
to get burned by hot exhaust
gases.
You and others could be seriously
injured.Do Not Forget to Release the
Parking Brake
Pulling away with the parking brake
still applied can damage the brake
system.
Before pulling away, make sure the
parking brake is not set by checking
that the parking brake indicator light
is not on.
Be Sure to Have the Engine
Running When the Vehicle is
Moving
{Warning
When the engine is not running,
the power steering system does
not work so the steering wheel is
hard to turn. Also, the brake
booster does not work so there is
little braking ability. If you coast
down a slope without the engine
running, you would not be able to
properly control the vehicle and
could have a crash.
Parking, or Leaving
Driver
’s Seat
{Danger
It can be dangerous to get out of
your vehicle if the selector lever is
not fully in "P" (Park) or the
parking brake is not applied all
the way. Your vehicle can roll or
move suddenly.
To be sure your vehicle will not
move, even when you are parking
on level ground, follow the steps
below. (If you have to park on a
hill, also turn your front wheels so
the vehicle will roll away from
traffic.)
You and others could be seriously
injured or killed.
1. Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and
apply the parking brake all the
way before shifting the
transmission. Follow the
Parking Brake instructions in
this manual for your vehicle.