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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 168
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 179
Automatic transmission.............. 186
Turn signal lever ............................ 192
Parking brake ................................. 193
Horn.................................................... 194
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 195
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 198
Multi-information display (Optitron meters) ..................... 204
Multi-information display (Accessory meters)................... 212
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ........................... 220
Automatic High Beam ............... 226
Fog light switch ............................. 233
Windshield wipers and washer............................................ 235
Rear window wiper and washer............................................ 239
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 241 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ............................... 242
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................ 246
Intuitive parking assist ................ 259
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .......... 268
Rear view monitor system ........ 274
Wide view front & side monitor................................. 279
Multi-terrain Select ..................... 290
Multi-terrain Monitor ................. 298
Rear height control air suspension .................................... 310
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) .................. 316
Four-wheel drive system............ 317
Crawl Control ............................... 323
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system)........................................... 327
Driving assist systems................ 330
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......... 338
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ................ 348
Cargo and luggage ..................... 353
Vehicle load limits........................ 359
Winter driving tips ........................ 361
Trailer towing ................................. 365
Dinghy towing .............................. 380
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers..................... 674
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 675
If you think something is wrong .............................................. 681
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 682
Event data recorder ................... 683
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds... ...... 686
If a warning message is displayed ...................................... 698
If you have a flat tire..................... 720
If the engine will not start .......... 734
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............................. 736
If you lose your keys .................... 737
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 738
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................... 741
If your vehicle overheats ........... 744
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................ 747
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ........................ 749 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 752
Fuel information ............................ 764
Tire information............................. 767
6-2. Customization Customizable features............... 783
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .......................... 803
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.......................... 806
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................... 807
Abbreviation list......................... 810
Alphabetical index .................... 812
What to do if... ........................... 822
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of the door
handle
■Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages shown
on the multi-information display is used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents
resulting from erroneous operation.
●When a warning message is shown on the multi-information display
Take appropriate measures in response to the warning message on the multi-
information display. (→P. 7 0 9 ) Touch both lock sensors on the upper and
lower part of the door handle simultaneously.
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*1: A message will be shown on the multi-information display in the instrumentcluster.
*2: If the engine does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehicle, theelectronic key battery may be depleted or there may be difficulties receiving
signal from the key. ( →P. 7 3 9 )
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm pings
once and exterior
alarm sounds 3
times
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The driver’s door was closed
after the key was carried out-
side the vehicle, and the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch was not turned OFFTu r n t h e “ E N G I N E
START STOP” switch
OFF and close the
driver’s door again
An occupant carried the
electronic key outside the
vehicle and closed the door
while the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch was not OFF
Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle
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■Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, press and hold
or for approximately 5 seconds while pressing on the key.
The setting changes each time an operation is preformed, as shown below. (When
changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds,
and repeat .)
Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open one of the
doors.
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed, the
doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set. In case
that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. ( →P. 1 1 6 )
STEP1
STEP2
STEP2
Multi-information
displayUnlocking functionBeep
Hold the driver’s door handle
to unlock only the driver’s
door.
Exterior: Beeps three
times
Interior: Pings once
Hold the front passenger’s
door handle to unlock all
doors.
Hold either door handle to
unlock all doors.Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once
STEP3
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●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-
less communication devices
●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
●When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit
radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear
window
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■Note for locking the doors
●Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent lock
operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.
●When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition signals
will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recognition signals will
be given.
●If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a position 6 ft.
(2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take
care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during
a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information display and a
buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
●The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice, snow,
mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again, or use the lock
sensor on the lower part of the door handle.
●Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door handle.
Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ................. 168
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 179
Automatic transmission ........ 186
Turn signal lever....................... 192
Parking brake........................... 193
Horn............................................ 194
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters................ 195
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 198
Multi-information display (Optitron meters) ............... 204
Multi-information display (Accessory meters) ............. 212
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................... 220
Automatic High Beam ......... 226
Fog light switch ....................... 233
Windshield wipers and washer .................................... 235
Rear window wiper and washer .................................... 239
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 241
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■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 4 5
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 4 0
■Notes for the entry function
→P. 4 2
■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( →P. 114)
■Steering lock
After turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and opening and closing the
doors, the steering wheel will be locked du e to the steering lock function. Operat-
ing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch again automatically cancels the steering
lock.
■When the steering lock cannot be released
The green indicator light on the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will flash and a mes-
sage will be shown on the multi-information
display. Press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch again while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
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■Selecting second start mode
Use second start mode for accelerating and driving on slippery
road surfaces such as snow.
Press the menu switch.
The multi-information display
will change modes to electronic
features control mode.
Press the “ENTER” switch
upwards or downwards until
“2ND START” appears.
Press the “ENTER” switch to
change to “ON”.
The “2nd STRT” indicator will be
displayed.
Each pressing of the switch
turns second start mode on and
off.
Press the menu switch to
change to the normal display.
STEP1
STEP2
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