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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ......................... 172
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 183
Automatic transmission.............. 190
Turn signal lever ............................ 196
Parking brake ................................. 197
Horn.................................................... 198
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 199
Indicators and warning lights................................................ 202
Multi-information display (Optitron meters) .................... 208
Multi-information display (Accessory meters)................... 216
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ........................... 223
Automatic High Beam .............. 230
Fog light switch ............................. 237
Windshield wipers and washer............................................ 240
Rear window wiper and washer............................................ 246
Headlight cleaner switch .......... 249 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control .............................. 250
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................ 254
Intuitive parking assist ................ 270
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .............................................. 279
Rear view monitor system ....... 285
Wide view front & side monitor .......................................... 290
Multi-terrain Select .................... 300
Multi-terrain Monitor ................ 308
Rear height control air suspension ................................... 320
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ................. 325
Four-wheel drive system........... 326
Crawl Control ............................... 332
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system) ......................... 336
Driving assist systems................. 339
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......................................... 347
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ................ 358
Cargo and luggage ..................... 363
Vehicle load limits........................ 369
Winter driving tips ........................ 371
Trailer towing ................................. 375
Dinghy towing ............................... 394
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Gauge and meters P. 199Engine (ignition) switch P. 183
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 240
P. 246
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
Automatic High Beam
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P. 223
P. 196
P. 237
P. 230
Center differential lock/unlock switch P. 327
Audio system* P. 419
Glove box P. 531
“RSCA OFF” switch P. 141
Emergency flasher switch P. 684
Parking brake pedal P. 197
Hood lock
release lever
P. 617
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch P. 97
Pre-collision braking off switch∗ P. 348
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Locking the driver’s door from the outside without a keyMove the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left
inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set.Unlock
Lock
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.
STEP1
STEP2
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Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below.
Close all the doors and turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform step 2 within 10 seconds.)
Shift the shift lever to P or N, and
press and hold the driver’s door
lock switch ( or
) for
approximately 5 seconds and then
release.
The shift lever and switch positions
corresponding to the desired func-
tion to be set are shown in the fol-
lowing table.
Use the same procedure to cancel
the function.
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all the doors are
locked and then unlocked.
STEP1
STEP2
FunctionShift lever positionDriver’s door lock
switch position
Shift position linked door locking
function
PShift position linked door
unlocking function
Speed linked door locking
function
NDriver’s door linked door
unlocking function
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.)
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■Enlarging the luggage compartment (vehicles with third seats)
The third seat can be used for sitting when it is in the position shown in of
the folding down the third seats. (→P. 76 )
This can be convenient for enlarging the luggage compartment, for instance when
the luggage is against the back of the seatback.
■If the warning buzzer sounds continuously (vehicles with third seats)
If there is an abnormality in the system, the warning buzzer will sound continuously
while the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. In this case,
take the following operations:
Press and hold .
Press and hold to stow the seat.
For each step, wait until the seat movement stops automatically and the two beeps
sound twice before removing your hand from the switch.
If the warning buzzer does not stop even after performing the above procedure
correctly, perform the following operations:
Press and hold on the rear door side.
While holding , press forward on 5 times within 10 seconds
and keep holding until 3 beeps sound. The beep will then sound
continuously again.
Repeat and .
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5STEP1STEP2
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Driving position memory (driver’s seat)
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat, steering
wheel and angle of the outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized and
recalled with the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this function to
activate automatically when the driver’s door is unlocked.
Two different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■ Entering a positi on into memory
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
While pressing the “SET” but-
ton, or within 3 seconds after
the “SET” button is pressed,
press button 1 or 2 until the sig-
nal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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■Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Press button 1 or 2 to recall the
desired position.
The buzzer will sound once.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation
Record your driving position to button 1 or 2 before performing the fol-
lowing:
Carry only the key to which you want to link the driving position. If 2 or
more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be linked prop-
erly. Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch IGNITION ON mode
and close the driver’s door.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
While pressing the desired button
(1 or 2), press the driver’s door lock
switches (either lock or unlock)
until the signal beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver’s door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver’s
door is opened.
STEP1
STEP2
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■Operating the driving position memory after turning the engine off
Memorized positions (except the steering wheel position) can be activated up to
180 seconds after the driver’s door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is
closed again, even after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
■Canceling the linked door unlock operation Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch IGNITION ON mode and
close the driver’s door.
While pressing “SET” button, press driver’s door lock switches (either
lock or unlock) until the signal beeps.
■Stopping seat position operation part-way through
Perform any of the following operations:
●Press the “SET” button.
●Press button 1 or 2.
●Adjust the seat using the switches (only cancels seat position recall).
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear passenger
or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
STEP1
STEP2
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Steering wheel
Auto tilt away
When the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned off, the
steering wheel returns to its
stowed position by moving up and
away to enable easier driver entry
and exit.
Tu r n i n g t h e “ E N G I N E S T A R T
STOP” switch to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode will return
the steering wheel to the original
position.
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
Operating the switch moves the steering wheel in the following direc-
tions: Up
Down
Away from the driver
Toward the driver
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