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●When  vehicle  horns,  vehicle  detectors,  motorcycle  engines,  air  brakes  of
large vehicles, the clearance sonar of other vehicles or other  devices which
produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle
● If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the car ried load
● If  the  orientation  of  a  sensor  has  been  changed  due  to  a  collis ion  or  other
impact
● The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb
● Driving close to columns (H-shaped steel beams, etc.) in multi- story parking
garages, construction sites, etc.
● If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as whe n the vehicle
has been in an accident or is malfunctioning
● When a tire chains, compact spare tire or an emergency tire pun cture repair
kit is used
■ If a message is displayed on th e multi-information display
P. 495
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. buzzer volume) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 568)
■ Certification (Canada only)
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. ●On  an  extremely  bumpy  road,  on  an
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer (Rear Cross Traffic Alert funct ion
only)
When  a  vehicle  approaching  from  the  right  or  left  rear  of  the  v ehicle  is
detected, a buzzer sounds from behind the left-hand rear pillar .
■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indica tor may be dif-
ficult to see.
■ Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may be difficult to hear over noises such as
high audio volume.
■ When there is a malfunction in  the Blind Spot Monitor system
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following  reasons, warn-
ing messages will be displayed: ( P. 496)
● There is a malfunction with the sensors
● The sensors have become dirty
● The outside temperature is extremely high or low
● The sensor voltage has become abnormal
■ Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: OAYSRR2A
This  device  complies  with  part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.  Operation  is  subject  to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2)  this  device  must  accept  any  interference  received,  includin g  interference
that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re sponsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip ment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
Applicable law: Canada 310
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation  is  subject  to  the  following  two  conditions:  (1)  this  device  may  not
cause  interference,  and  (2)  this device must accept any  interfe rence, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the devi ce.
Frequency bands: 24.05 – 24.25 GHz
Output power: less than 20 milliwatts
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Multi-terrain Select
Select a mode that most closely matches the type of terrain on which
you are driving from among 5 modes. 
Brake control can be optimized i n accordance with the selected mode.
Multi-terrain Select on/off switch
Mode selector dial
Multi-terrain Select indicator
Multi-terrain Select indicator comes on when operating.
Mode indicator
Multi-information display
Displays status information including operating status and road  type selec-
tion.
: If equipped
Multi-terrain  Select is a system that improves driveability in  off-
road situations. 
Multi-terrain Select switch/indicators
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Operate  the  Multi-terrain  Select
mode  selector  dial  during  Multi-
terrain  Select  control  to  select  a
mode.
■The Multi-terrain Select can be operated when
●The four-wheel drive control switch is in “4L” position.
● The Crawl Control is off.
■ When using the Multi-terrain Select
The VSC system cannot be switched on or off.
A  message  will  be  shown  on  the  multi-information  display  statin g  that  this
function cannot be switched using the VSC off switch.
■ When it is difficult to generate traction
“MUD  &  SAND”  mode  provides  the  largest  amount  of  tire  slippage,  followed
by “LOOSE ROCK”, “MOGUL”, “ROCK & DIRT” and “ROCK” mode.
If the current tires slip is too large, driveability can be imp roved by selecting a
mode with a smaller slip amount. Conversely, selecting a mode with a larger
slip can improve driveability, if the current tire slip is too  small.
■ When the vehicle is stuck
Switching the transfer and differentials
For the operation of following function, refer to the following  pages.
● Four-wheel drive system ( P. 302)
● Rear differential lock ( P. 308)
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Crawl Control
Speed selector dial
Turn  the  dial  clockwise  to  increase  the  speed  and  counterclockwise  to
decrease the speed.
Crawl Control on/off switch
The  Crawl  Control  indicator  comes  on  and  the  slip  indicator  flashes  when
operating.
Crawl Control indicator
Slip indicator
Multi-information display
The  operating  status  and  speed  select  status  of  the  Crawl  Contr ol  are
shown on the multi-information display.
: If equipped
Allows travel on extremely rough  off-road surfaces at a fixed low
speed  without  pressing  the  accel erator  or  brake  pedal.  Mini-
mizes  loss  of  traction  or  vehic le  slip  when  driving  on  slippery
road surfaces, allowing for stable driving.
Crawl Control switch
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The  following  table  shows  some
typical  terrains  and  the  recom-
mended speed modes.
Press the Crawl Control on/off switch while Crawl Control is op erating.
If the switch is turned off, the slip indicator will turn off,  the Crawl Con-
trol indicator will flash until the system has turned off compl etely, and
a message stating that  Crawl Control has been turned off will b e dis-
played on the multi-informati on display for several seconds.
When  turning  off  Crawl  Control  while  driving,  stop  the  vehicle  before
the Crawl Control indi cator turns off, or drive extremely caref ully.
■Crawl Control can be operated when
●The engine is running.
● The shift lever is in any position other than P or N.
● The front-wheel drive control switch is turned to “4L”.
● The driver’s door is closed.
Speed modes
PositionSpeed modeRoad conditions
Low Rock,  mogul  (downhill)  and  gravel
(downhill)
Between low and medium Mogul (uphill)
Medium
Snow,  mud,  gravel  (uphill),  sand,
dirt, mogul (uphill) and grass
Between  medium  and
high
High
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2
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■Automatic system cancelation
In the following situations, the buzzer will sound intermittently and Crawl Con-
trol  will  be  canceled  automatically.  In  this  event,  the  Crawl  C ontrol  indicator
will  flash  and  then  goes  off,  and  a  message  stating  that  Crawl  Control  has
been  turned  off  will  be  displayed  on  the  multi-information  disp lay  for  several
seconds.
● When the shift lever is shifted to P or N
● When the front-wheel drive control switch is turned to “4H”
● When the driver’s door is opened
■ Function limitations
When the vehicle speed exceeds appr oximately 15 mph (25 km), engine con-
trol  and  brake  control  will  stop  temporarily.  In  this  event,  th e  Crawl  Control
indicator will flash.
■ When the Crawl Control system  is operated continuously
● If Crawl Control is used continuously for a long time, the buzz er will sound, a
malfunction  notification  will  be  displayed  on  the  multi-informa tion  display,
the  Crawl  Control  indicator  goes  off,  and  Crawl  Control  will  be   temporarily
inoperable  as  a  result  of  the  brake  system  overheating.  In  this  event,  stop
the vehicle immediately in a safe place, and allow the brake sy stem to cool
down sufficiently until the “TRAC OFF” indicator will goes off.  (In the mean-
time, normal driving is possible.)
● If Crawl Control is used continuously for a long time, the buzz er will sound,
the  system  will  be  temporarily  canceled,  and  a  malfunction  noti fication  will
be  displayed  on  the  multi-information  display  as  a  result  of  th e  automatic
transmission  system  overheating.  Stop  the  vehicle  in  a  safe  pla ce  until  the
display goes off.
■ Sounds and vibrations caused  by the Crawl Control system
● A  sound  may  be  heard  from  the  engine  compartment  when  the  engin e  is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound do es not indicate
that a malfunction has occurred in Crawl Control system.
● Either of the following conditions may occur when the Crawl Con trol system
is operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
■ When there is a malfunction in the system
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■Sounds  and  vibrations  caused  by  th e ABS, Multi Terrain ABS, brake
assist, VSC, TRAC and Trailer Sway Control systems
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just aft er the vehicle
begins  to  move.  This  sound  does  not  indicate  that  a  malfunction   has
occurred in any of these systems.
● Any  of  the  following  conditions  may  occur  when  the  above  system s  are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occur red.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activate d.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activa ted.
■ Automatic reactivation of TRAC,  VSC and Trailer Sway Control sy stems
after turning off the engine
Turning off the engine after turning off the TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Con-
trol systems will automatically reactivate them.
■ Automatic reactivation of TRAC system (AUTO LSD mode)
With AUTO LSD mode, VSC off and “A UTO LSD” indicator lights turn on. 
The VSC and TRAC systems will turn on when the vehicle speed in creases.
■ Automatic reactivation of TRAC, V SC and Trailer Sway Control systems
If the TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems are turned off, automatic
reactivation will not occur when vehicle speed increases
■ If the brake system overheats
TRAC  will  cease  operation  and  a  buzzer  will  sound  to  alert  the  driver.  Stop
the vehicle in a safe place. (There is no problem with continuing normal driv-
ing.)
■ When  the  VSC  or  TRAC  system  is  turned  off  by  pressing  the  VSC  o ff
switch
On vehicles with pre-collision system, pre-collision brake assi st and pre-colli-
sion  braking  will  also  be  disabled.  The  PCS  warning  light  will  come  on  and
the message will be shown on the multi-information display. (→P . 501)
■ Operating conditions of  hill-start assist control
When  the  following  four  conditions  are  met,  the  hill-start  assi st  control  will
operate:
● The  shift  lever  is  in  a  position  other  than  P  or  N  (when  starting  off  forward/
backward on an upward incline).
● The vehicle is stopped.
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
● The parking brake is not engaged.