
F12
Introduction
As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle correct-
ly may result in loss of control, an
accident or vehicle rollover.
Specific design characteristics (high-
er ground clearance, track, etc.) give
this vehicle a higher centre of gravity
than other types of vehicles. In other
words they are not designed for cor-
nering at the same speeds as con-
ventional 2-wheel drive vehicles.
Avoid sharp turns or abrupt manoeu-
vres. Again, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
control, an accident or vehicle
rollover.Be sure to read the
“Reducing the risk of a rollover”
driving guidelines, in section 5 of
this manual.
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1. Panorama sunroof ..................................3-37
2. Front windscreen wiper blades ...............7-48
3. Outside rearview mirrors ........................3-29
4. Door locks...............................................3-14
5. Headlamps .............................................7-84
6. DRL (Daytime Running Light) ................7-84
7. Front fog light ..........................................7-87
8. Bonnet ....................................................3-42
9. Tyres and wheels ....................................7-53
10. Parking Distance Warning system
(Reverse/Forward) ..............................3-134
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1. Door lock/unlock button ......................3-16
2. Power window switches*.....................3-35
3. Central door lock switch* ...................3-17
4. Power window lock switch* .................3-35
5. Outside rearview mirrors control
switch*.................................................3-30
6. Outside rearview mirrors folding
button*.................................................3-31
7. Headlamps levelling device* .............3-117
8. Instrument panel illumination
control switch*.....................................3-61
9. Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW)
system* .............................................5-107
10. Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system*5-115
11. 4WD lock button* ..............................5-66
12. ESC OFF button* ..............................5-58
13. Power tailgate button* .......................3-49
14. Fuse box ...........................................7-67
15. Steering wheel ..................................3-21
16. Ignition switch* ......................................5-6
17. Seat ....................................................2-4
18. Bonnet release lever .........................3-42
19. Brake pedal.......................................5-43
20. Accelerator pedal
* : if equipped
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1. Light control/Turn signals...........................3-108
2. Steering wheel audio controls*......................4-4
3. Instrument cluster ........................................3-59
4. Horn .............................................................3-23
5. Driver’s front air bag ....................................2-49
6. Wiper/Washer ............................................3-124
7. Auto cruise controls* ......................5-129, 5-135
8. Engine start/stop button* .............................5-11
9. Steering wheel tilt/telescopic lever* .............3-22
10. Audio/AVN*. .................................................4-5
11. Hazard warning flasher switch ....................6-2
12. Climate control system* ...............3-141, 3-152
13. Cigarette lighter* ......................................3-182
Power outlet ............................................3-177
14. AUX, USB* ..................................................4-2
15. Wireless mobile phone charging system* ..3-179
16. Shift lever ................................5-20, 5-24, 5-31
17. EPB switch* ...............................................5-46
18. Drive mode* ...............................................5-77
19. Auto hold button* .......................................5-52
20. Parking Distance Warning (Reverse) button*/
Parking Distance Warning (Reverse/Forward)
button* .........................................3-132, 3-135
21. DBC button*...............................................5-63
22. 4WD Lock button*......................................5-66
23. Surround View Monitoring system* .........3-129
24. Flex steering wheel* ..................................5-75
25. Cup holder* .............................................3-175
26. Console box.............................................3-172
27. Passenger’s front air bag* .........................2-49
28. Glove box.................................................3-172
29. USB charger ............................................3-179
* : if equipped
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You will find many safety precautions
and recommendations throughout
this section, and throughout this
manual. The safety precautions in
this section are among the most
important.
Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of accidents. Air bags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with air
bags, ALWAYS make sure you and
your passengers wear the seat belts,
and wear them properly.
Restrain all children
All children under age 13 should ride
in your vehicle properly restrained in
a rear seat, not the front seat. Infants
and small children should be
restrained in an appropriate Child
Restraint System. Larger children
should use a booster seat with the
lap/shoulder belt until they can use
the seat belt properly without a
booster seat.
Air bag hazards
Whilst air bags can save lives, they
can also cause serious or fatal
injuries to occupants who sit too
close to them, or who are not proper-
ly restrained. Infants, young children,
and short adults are at the greatest
risk of being injured by an inflating air
bag. Follow all instructions and warn-
ings in this manual.
Driver distraction
Driver distraction presents a serious
and potentially deadly danger, espe-
cially for inexperienced drivers.
Safety should be the first concern
when behind the wheel and drivers
need to be aware of the wide array of
potential distractions, such as
drowsiness, reaching for objects,
eating, personal grooming, other
passengers, and using mobile
phones.
Drivers can become distracted when
they take their eyes and attention off
the road or their hands off the wheel
to focus on activities other than driv-
ing. To reduce your risk of distraction
and an accident:
• ALWAYS set up your mobile
devices (i.e., MP3 players, phones,
navigation units, etc.) when your
vehicle is parked or safely stopped.
ONLY use your mobile device
when laws and conditions permit
safe use. NEVER text or email
whilst driving. Most countries have
laws prohibiting drivers from tex-
ting. Some countries and cities
also prohibit drivers from using
handheld phones.
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Safety system of your vehicle
NEVER let the use of a mobile
device distract you from driving.
You have a responsibility to your
passengers and others on the road
to always drive safely, with your
hands on the wheel as well as your
eyes and attention on the road.
Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
faster than is safe for current condi-
tions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
Keep your vehicle in a safe
condition
Having a tyre blowout or a mechani-
cal failure can be extremely haz-
ardous. To reduce the possibility of
such problems, check your tyre pres-
sures and condition frequently, and
perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance.
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Safety precautions
Adjusting the seats so that you are
sitting in a safe, comfortable position
plays an important role in driver and
passenger safety, together with seat
belts and air bags, if an accident
occurs.
Air bags
You can take steps to reduce the risk
of being injured by an inflating air
bag. Sitting too close to an air bag
greatly increases the risk of injury in
the event the air bag inflates. Move
your seat as far back as possible
from front air bags, whilst still main-
taining control of the vehicle.
Seat belts
Always fasten your seat belt before
starting any trip.
At all times, passengers should sit
upright and be properly restrained.
Infants and small children must be
restrained in appropriate Child
Restraint Systems. Children who
have outgrown a booster seat and
adults must be restrained using the
seat belts.
Do not use a cushion that
reduces friction between the
seat and the passenger. The
passenger's hips may slide
under the lap portion of the seat
belt during an accident or a
sudden stop. Serious or fatal
internal injuries could result
because the seat belt cannot
operate properly.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death from an inflating
air bag, take the following pre-
cautions:
•Adjust the driver’s seat as far
to the rear as possible whilst
maintaining the ability to
maintain full control of the
vehicle.
Adjust the front passenger
seat as far to the rear as pos-
sible.
Hold the steering wheel by the
rim with hands at the 9 o’clock
and 3 o’clock positions to
minimise the risk of injuries to
your hands and arms.
NEVER place anything or any-
one between the air bag.
Do not allow the front passen-
ger to place feet or legs on the
instrument panel to minimise
the risk of leg injuries.
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Front seats
The front seat can be adjusted by
using the control switches located on
the outside of the seat cushion.
Before driving, adjust the seat to the
proper position so that you can easi-
ly control the steering wheel, foot
pedals and controls on the instru-
ment panel. Take the following precautions
when adjusting your seat belt:
NEVER use one seat belt for
more than one occupant.
Always position the seatback
upright with the lap portion of
the seat belt snug and low
across the hips.
NEVER allow children or
small infants to ride in a pas-
senger’s lap.
Do not route the seat belt
across your neck, across
sharp edges, or reroute the
shoulder strap away from
your body.
Do not allow the seat belt to
become caught or jammed.WARNING
Take the following precautions
when adjusting your seat:
NEVER attempt to adjust the
seat whilst the vehicle is mov-
ing. The seat could respond
with unexpected movement
and may cause loss of vehicle
control resulting in an acci-
dent.
Do not place anything under
the front seats. Loose objects
in the driver’s foot area could
interfere with the operation of
the foot pedals, causing an
accident.
WARNING
Do not allow anything to inter-
fere with the normal position
and proper locking of the
seatback.
Do not place a cigarette
lighter on the floor or seat.
When you operate the seat,
gas may exit out of the lighter
causing a fire.
Use extreme caution when
picking up small objects
trapped under the seats or
between the seat and the cen-
tre console. Your hands might
be cut or injured by the sharp
edges of the seat mechanism.
If there are occupants in the
rear seats, be careful whilst
adjusting the front seat posi-
tion.