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Table of
ContentsIllustrated table of contents
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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1. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)switch* (P. 2-40)
2. Instrument brightness control switch (P. 2-41) 3. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer
(P. 2-6)
4. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch — Headlight (P. 2-37)
— Turn signal (P. 2-42)
— Fog light (P. 2-42) 5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(left side)
— Audio control steering switch (P. 4-81)
— Hands-Free Phone System switch
(P. 4-96)
6. Trip computer switch (P. 2-27)
7. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-32)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control system* (P. 5-37)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system*
(P. 5-39)
9. Dynamic driver assistance switch* — Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system* (P. 5-20)
— Distance Control Assist (DCA) system*
(P. 5-62)
10. Selector lever (P. 5-15)
11. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch* (P. 5-84)/ SNOW mode switch (P. 2-49)/
TOW MODE switch (P. 2-49)/Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
(P. 5-98)
12. Headlight aiming control* (P. 2-39)
13. Power lift gate main switch (P. 3-19)
14. Outside rearview mirror remote control switch (P. 3-28)
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1. Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)switch*
2. Instrument brightness control switch
3. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer 4. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch
— Headlight
— Turn signal
— Fog light 5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls
(left side)
— Audio control steering switch
— Hands-Free Phone System switch
6. Trip computer switch
7. Wiper and washer switch
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control system*
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system*
9. Dynamic driver assistance switch* — Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system*
— Distance Control Assist (DCA) system*
10. Selector lever
11. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) shift switch*/ SNOW mode switch/TOW MODE switch/
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
12. Headlight aiming control*
13. Power lift gate main switch
14. Outside rearview mirror remote control switch
15. Warning systems switch* — Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
— Blind Spot Warning (BSW)*
— Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
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More maintenance reminders are also available
on the center display. (See “HOW TO USE INFO
BUTTON” in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” section.)
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The autolight system can turn on the headlights
automatically when it is dark and turn off the
headlights when it is light.
For US models: The headlights will also be
turned on automatically at twilight or in rainy
weather (when the windshield wiper is operated
continuously).
If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened and
this condition is continued, the headlights re-
main on for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights off delay :
You can keep the headlights on for up to 180
seconds after you push the ignition switch to
OFF and open any door then close all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to 180
seconds. The factory default setting is 45 sec-
onds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting, see
“Light Off Delay” in the “4. Monitor, climate,
audio, phone and voice recognition systems”
section.Be sure not to put anything on top of the photo
sensor
Alocated on the top of the instrument
panel. The photo sensor controls the autolight;
if it is covered, the photo sensor reacts as if it is
dark and the headlights will illuminate.Headlight beam select
1To select the low beam, put the lever in the
neutral position as shown.
2To select the high beam, push the lever
forward while the switch is in the
position. Pull it back to select the low beam.
3Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam even when the head-
light switch is in the OFF position.
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For details about display clock adjustment (if so
equipped), see “HOW TO USE SETTING BUTTON”
in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio, phone and
voice recognition systems” section.CAUTION
●Use power outlet with the engine running to
avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
● Avoid using power outlet when the air condi-
tioner, headlights or rear window defroster
is on.
● Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be
sure the electrical accessory being used is
turned OFF.
● When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do
not allow water to contact the outlet.
Instrument panel
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POWER OUTLET
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Type A
The power outlet is used for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones.
CAUTION
●The outlet and plug may be hot during or
immediately after use.
● Do not use with accessories that exceed a
combined power draw of 12 volts, 120W (10A)
for all the power outlets. Do not use double
adapters or more than one electrical
accessory.
● This power outlet is not designed for use
with a cigarette lighter unit.
● Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good
contact is not made, the plug may overheat
or the internal temperature fuse may blow. Type B (if so equipped)
The power outlet (plug type) is located on the
back side of the front console. It can operate
when the ignition switch in the ON position and
the main switch (located in the console box) is
ON.
The specification of this power outlet is for use of
a 120 volt, 150W (1.25A) power draw.
To turn on or off the power supply to the outlet,
push the ON
1or OFF2side of the main
switch. When the switch is turned to the ON
position, the indicator light
Awill illuminate.
Back side of front console
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Main switch
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Rear (if so equipped)
To open the lid, push the knob upAand pull
up the lid.
To close, push the lid down until the lock
latches. Pocket :
To open the pocket, pull the knob1.
To close, push the lid until the lock latches.
TRAY
To open the tray, push the lid1. To close,
push the lid down.
The USB and/or iPod connector port is located
inside the tray. (See “AUDIO SYSTEM” in the “4.
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice rec-
ognition systems” section or “iPod PLAYER
OPERATION” in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” section.)
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INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
The interior light control switch has three posi-
tions: ON, DOOR and OFF.
ON position
When the switch is in the ON position1the
map lights and rear personal lights will illumi-
nate.
DOOR position
When the switch is in the DOOR position2, the
map lights and rear personal lights will illumi-
nate under the following conditions:
● ignition switch is switched to the LOCK or
OFF position
– remain on for about 15 seconds.
● doors are unlocked by pushing the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key or door handle
request switch with the ignition switch in the
LOCK or OFF position
– remain on for about 15 seconds.
● any door is opened and then closed with the
ignition switch in the LOCK or OFF position
– remain on for about 15 seconds.
● any door is opened with the ignition switch
in the ACC or ON position
– remain on while the door is opened. When the door is closed, the lights go off.
The lights will also turn off after 30 minutes
when the lights remain illuminated after the ig-
nition switch has been pushed to the OFF or
LOCK position to prevent the battery from be-
coming discharged. When the auto interior illumination is set to the
OFF position (see “VEHICLE INFORMATION AND
SETTINGS” in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio,
phone and voice recognition systems” section),
the lights will illuminate under the following
condition:
●
any door is opened with the ignition switch
in any position
– remain on while the door is opened. When the door is closed, the lights go off.
OFF position
When the switch is in the OFF position3, the
lights will not illuminate, regardless of the
condition.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time with
the engine stopped. This could result in a dis-
charged battery.
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