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Theft Deterrent System
■Engine immobilizer system
The engine immobilizer system prevents the
engine from being started if an unregistered key
is used.
■Alarm
When forcible entry is detected, the alarm
attracts attention to the vehicle by sounding the
horn and flashing the exterior lights.
When all the doors are locked, the security indi-
cator light comes on and begins to flash after
approximately 30 seconds to indicate that the
theft deterrent system is armed.
■Steering lock
The steering lock is engaged when the ignition
key is turned to the “LOCK” position.
The theft deterrent system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle from
theft.
To stop the alarm, start the engine or unlock the doors using the ignition key or wireless
remote control. (The alarm will stop after several seconds.)

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Starting
■Starting the engine
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in “P”.
Depress the brake pedal.
Turn the ignition key to the “START” position.
■Stopping the engine
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “P”.
Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position.
■Ignition switch
“LOCK”
“A C C ”
Some electrical components such as the audio
system can be used.
“ON”
“START”1
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Once you turn the ignition key to the “START” position and release it, the cranking hold
function continues to crank the engine until it starts.

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Automatic Transmission
■Shift positions
PPa r k
RReverse
NNeutral (drive not engaged)
DDrive
4Position for engine braking
3, 2Position for more powerful engine braking
LPosition for maximum engine braking
The vehicle can only be shifted out of “P”
when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion and the brake pedal is depressed.
Downshifting increases engine power for uphill
driving, or engine braking for downhill driving and
stopping.
■Second start mode
Press the switch.
Parking Brake
To s e t: pull the parking brake lever firmly upward.
To r e l e a s e: press and hold the lock release button
and lift the lever slightly before lower-
ing it as far as it will go.

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Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e r
Left turn signal
Right turn signal
Emergency Flasher Switch
Engaging the emergency flasher switch causes all
the turn signal lights to flash.
The emergency flasher switch will work even if
the engine is off.
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To signal a lane change, move the lever partway and hold.

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Powe r O u t l e t s
■12V DC
Designed for use with car accessories. The igni-
tion switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” posi-
tion for this power outlet to be used.
■115V AC
Designed for use with electrical appliances. The
ignition switch must be in the “ON” position to
use this power outlet.
To use the power outlet, push the “AC 115V”
switch on the instrument panel.
Four-Wheel Drive Control Lever
“L” (low speed position)
Use this position for maximum power and
traction.
“N” (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehi-
cle must be stopped.
“H” (high speed position)
Use this position for normal driving on all types
of roads.
To shift between “H” and “L”, stop the vehicle, put
the shift lever in “N” and move the four-wheel
drive control lever.
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
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Damping Mode Select Switch
For driving on bumpy roads
For ordinary driving (city traffic etc.)
For moderate high speed driving
For high speed driving and sporty driving such
as on winding mountain roads.
Rear Height Control Switch
Steps up one mode.
Steps down one mode.
“H” (high) mode:For driving on bumpy roads or
through water.
“N” (normal) mode:For ordinary driving.
“L” (low) mode:Allows easy access to the vehi-
cle.
“DAC” Switch
●Shift the four-wheel drive control lever to the
“L” position.
●Push the “DAC” switch to turn the system on.
●If traveling at 15 mph (25 km/h) or less,
release the accelerator or brake pedal to acti-
vate the system.
To make full use of the engine brake, putting the
transmission in “L” or “2” is recommended.
Push the “DAC” switch again to turn the system
off.
Adjusts the damping effect on the shock absorbers.
Soft Hard
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Switches between high, normal and low rear height air suspension control modes.
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The Downhill Assist Control system helps to control vehicle speed when driving down
steep slopes.

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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(Canada)
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Charging system warning lightLow engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
(U.S.A.)Malfunction
indicator lampVSC/TRAC warning light
(Canada)Automatic transmission fluid
temperature warning light
SRS warning lightUnengaged “Park” warning
light
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
Kinetic dynamic suspension
system warning light
(if equipped)
(Canada)
For further information, refer to the Owner's Manual.

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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
Open door warning lightTire pressure warning light
Low fuel level warning lightLow washer fluid warning light
aDriver’s seat belt
reminder lightEngine oil replacement
reminder light
(On the cen-
ter panel)
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
See the Owner's Manual
Tu r n s i g n a l i n d i c a t o r“RSCA OFF” indicator
Headlight high beam indicatorCruise control indicator
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)Downhill assist control system
indicator
Tail light indicator (Canada)“VSC OFF” indicator
Security indicatorCenter differential lock
indicator
Automatic transmission
second start indicatorSlip indicator
Shift position indicators
“A I R B A G O N ” i n d i c a t o r
“AIRBAG OFF” indicator
Height control indicator
For further information, refer to the Owner's Manual.