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STARTING AND DRIVING
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(c) Using the “3”, “2” and “L” positions
The “3”, “2” and “L” positions are used for strong engine\
braking
as described previously.
With the selector lever in “3”, “2” or “L”, you can start the vehicle
in motion as with the lever in “D”.
With the selector lever in “3” or “2”, the vehicle will start in firs\
t
gear and automatically shift to second gear or third gear.
With the selector lever in “L”, the transmission is engaged in
first gear.
NOTICE
 Be careful not to overrev the engine. Watch the
tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the
red zone. The approximate maximum allowable
speed for each position is given above for your
reference.
“3” 133 km/h (82 mph). . . . . . . .
“2” 85 km/h (53 mph) . . . . . . . . .
“L” 47 km/h (29 mph) . . . . . . . . .
 Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long
time in the “3”, “2” or “L” position. This may cause
severe automatic transmission damage from
overheating. To prevent such damage, “4” position
should be used in hill climbing or hard towing.
(d) Backing up
1Brake pedal2“R” (Reverse) position
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the
selector lever to the “R” position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving.
Vehicles with driving position memory system —
When the selector lever is shifted into the “R” position, the
outside rear view mirrors automatically down to help backing
up. For details, see page 172.

DRIVING TIPS
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Maintenance
If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent
maintenance due to the additional load. For this
information, please refer to the scheduled maintenance
information in the “Owner’s Manual Supplement/
Scheduled Maintenance”.
 Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after
approximately 1000 km (600 miles) of trailer driving.
Pretowing safety check
Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or
unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle has an
abnormal nose −up or nose− down condition, and check for
improper tongue load, overload, worn suspension or other
possible causes.
 Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded so that it
cannot shift.
 Check that your rear view mirrors conform to any federal,
state/provincial or local regulations. If they do not, install
required rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes.
Trailer towing tips
When towing a trailer, your vehicle will handle differently
than when not towing. The three main causes of
vehicletrailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed
and improper trailer loading. Keep these in mind when
towing:
 Before starting out, check the operation of the lights and all
vehicle −trailer connections. After driving a short distance,
stop and recheck the lights and connections. Practice
turning, stopping and backing with a trailer in an area away
from traffic until you learn the feel.
 Backing with a trailer is difficult and requires practice. Grip
the bottom of the steering whe el and move your hand to the
left to move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right
to move the trailer to the right. (This procedure is generally
opposite to that when backing without a trailer.) Also, just
turn the steering wheel a little at a time, avoiding sharp or
prolonged turning. Have someone guide you when backing
to reduce the risk of an accident.
 Because stopping distance may be increased,
vehicle −to−vehicle distance should be increased when
towing a trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of speed, allow
at least one vehicle and trailer length between you and the
vehicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking as you may skid,
resulting in jackknifing and loss of control. This is especially
true on wet or slippery surfaces.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
394
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
32ECUB10
Multiplex communication
system (power door lock
system, security system,
auto−door locking system,
automatic light control system,
headlight delay off system, tail
light auto cut system,
illuminated entry system,
daytime running light system,
wireless remote control
system) air conditioning
system, electronic modulated
suspension, driving position
memory system, front
passenger seat position
memory system
33DOME7.5
Ignition switch light, interior
light, personal lights, foot
lights, door courtesy lights,
trunk light, vanity lights, garage
door opener, clock, outside
temperature gauge,
multi− information display
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
34CIG15Cigarette lighter
35ECU
ACC5
Power rear view mirrors, clock,
multi −information display,
driving position memory
system, front passenger seat
position memory system
36RAD NO.210Audio system, navigation
system
37POWER
POINT15Power outlet
38RAD NO.120Audio system, navigation
system
39GAUGE110
Gauges and meters, clock,
outside temperature gauge,
multi −information display, shift
lock system
40ECUIG10
SRS airbag system, power
windows, anti− lock brake
system, electronic modulated
suspension, driving position
memory system, front
passenger seat position
memory system
41WIPER25Windshield wipers
42HTR10Air conditioning system

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
395
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
43MIR
HTR10Outside rear view mirror
defogger
44AM15Starting system
45FOG15Front fog lights
46SUN
SHADE15Rear sunshade
47GAUGE210
Auto anti −glare inside rear
view mirror, compass, back −up
lights, automatic light control
system, automatic headlight
leveling system, cruise control
system, seat belt reminder
lights
48PANEL10
Glove box light, console box
light, clock, outside
temperature gauge,
multi− information display,
instrument cluster lights,
instrument panel lights
49TAIL10Tail lights, parking lights,
license plate lights
50PWR NO.420Rear passenger’s power
window (left side)
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
51PWR NO.220Front passenger’s door lock
system, front passenger’s
power window
52OBD7.5On −board diagnosis system
53SEAT
HTR20Seat ventilators/heaters
54WASHER15Windshield washer
55FA NRLY10Electric cooling fans
56STOP15Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight
57FUEL
OPEN5Fuel filler door opener
58DOOR NO.225
Multiplex communication
system (power door lock
system, auto −door locking
system, wireless remote
control system)
59AMP25Audio system
60PWR NO.320Rear passenger’s power
window (right side)