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2-4. Using other driving systems
Driver assist systems
When VSC or TRAC is operating
If the vehicle is in danger of slip-
ping or the rear wheels spin, the
slip indicator ligh t flash to indicate
that the s

ystems have been
engaged.
A buzzer (intermittent) sounds
when VSC is operating.
To help enhance improve vehicle safety, the following systems operate auto-
matically in certain driving conditions.
■ ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Help ensure steering performance in th e event of sudden braking or driving
on slippery road surfaces.
■ BA (Brake Assist)
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
pushed, when the system detects a panic stop situation.
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding wh en swerving suddenly or turning on
slippery road surfaces.
■ TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps maintain drive power and prevents spinning the rear wheels when
starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.
■Pre-collision system (if equipped)
( P. 1 4 3 )

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2-5. Driving information
• Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and the trailer
wheels when parking. Apply the pa rking brake firmly, and put the
transmission in “P”. Avoi d parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so
only after performing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the v
ehicle and
trailer wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in pl ace, r
elease the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into “P” and turn off the engine.
• When restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in the “P” position, star
t the engine. Be sure
to keep the brake pedal pressed.
Shift into “3”, “2”, “1”, or the “R” position (if r
eversing).
Release the parking brake and br ak
e pedal, and slowly pull or
back away from the wheel blocks. 
Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.

3Interior features
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3-1. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger ........... 162
Automatic air conditioning 
control .......................................... 162
Rear window defogger............. 170
Rear air conditioning 
controls ........................................ 172
3-2. Using the audio system .......... 174 Audio system ................................. 174
Operating the radio................... 176
Operating the cassette 
player ............................................ 182
Using the CD changer ............ 185
Optimal use of the audio 
system ............................................ 191
Using the rear controller ......... 193
Using the steering switches.... 195
3-3. Turning on interior lights ...... 198 Interior lights list ......................... 198
3-4. Storage ...................................... 201 Storage features......................... 201 3-5. Other interior features ....... 208
Sun visors ..................................... 208
Vanity mirror and light ............ 209
Clock ............................................... 210
Ashtray............................................. 211
Cigarette lighter ......................... 213
Power outlets................................ 214
Outside temperature display .......................................... 216
Seat heaters .................................. 218
Climate control seat 
switches ..................................... 220
Refreshing rear seat 
switches ...................................... 222
Coat hooks................................... 223
Floor mats ..................................... 224
Sunshades ................................... 225
Trunk features.............................. 227
Garage door opener ............... 232
Compass (vehicles without 
navigation system) ................ 238

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
3
Interior features
■Notes regarding outside temperature display
If it is extremely hot or cold outside the vehicle, the outside temperature displayed
may not be accurate.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield fogging up
Do not use during cooled air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outsi
de air and that of the windshield
could cause the outer surface of the windsh ield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the automatic climate control on longer than necessary when the
engine is

stopped.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Rear air conditioning controls
Using the automatic mode
Push or .
If the front air conditioner is switched off, only the fan, not the cooling,
will operate.
Adjust the temperature setting using .
The temperature of front seats will also change.
Rear side vents
Turning the knob fully back closes
the air outlets.
Auto
The air purifier system will function
automatically.
Off
Air flow control
Child lock button
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
3
Interior features
Adjusting the setting
■Adjusting the temperature setting 
Use .
Press “ ” to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease the temper -
ature.
■ Changing the air flo
w mode
Push . Pushing the button changes the mode in the following
order:
Auto  Lo speed  High speed
■Child lock function
●Press the switch for longer than 5 seconds t o turn the child lock function
on. This will disable the rear controls.
●To turn the child lock function off, once again press and hold the switch for
more than 5 seconds.
■Replacing the rear air conditioning filter
Replace the air filter when the use of rear air conditioning or air purification reduces
air

flow or deodorizing performance. ( P. 2 9 5 )

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3-2. Using the audio system
3
Interior features
Using the rear controller
Turning on the power and selecting audio modes
■Pow e r
Push when the audio system is turned OFF.
■ Cha
nging modes
Push when the audio system is turned ON. P
ushing the button
changes the sound mode in the fo llo
wing order: AM, FM, cassette
deck, (CD changer).
Adjusting the volume
Push .
Continual adjustment is possible if the button is held for more than one
second.
Some audio features can be controlled from the rear seat using the rear con-
troller.
Vo l u m e
Cassette Tape:

Selects other side 
of cassette tape Radio:

Selects radio station
Po w e r Change modes/Child lock
CD: Searches 
desired CD
Radio: 
Adjusts the 
frequency
Cassette tape 
Skips forward 
or back ward CD: Select 
the track or 
disc

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3-2. Using the audio system
Selecting a radio station
Push to select the radio mode.
Push to select the preferred radio station. 
If is pushed and held until a beep is hear
d, the audio system auto -
matically searches for a receivable frequency.
Push once again to cancel the selection.
Finding the start of the next track/fast forward and rewind
Push to select the cassette mode.
Push to skip to the beginning of th e ne
xt track, or return to
the beginning of the trac k curr
ently being played.
Nine tracks can be played back in this manner
, including the track cur-
rently being listened to.
Selecting a CD track or CD
■ Selecting a track
Push to select the CD mode.
Press and hold until a beep is heard.
Push to select the desired track.
■ Selecting a CD
.
Push
to select the CD mode.
Push
to select the desired CD.
■Child lock function.
P. 1 7 2

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3-3. Turning on interior lights
Interior lights list
■Illuminated entry system
The following lights turn on when the vehicle is unlocked or a door is opened.
• Ignition switch light
• Foot lights
• Interior lights (when the switch is in the DOOR position)
• Outer foot lights
• Inside door handle lights
After all the doors have been unlocked or
opened, the lights remain on for
approximately fifteen seconds and then go out. 
(The lights turn off immediately if the vehicle is locked, or the ignition switch is
turned to A
CC or ON.)
Ignition switch light
Interior light and front personal lights ( P.199 , P.200)
Vanity lights ( P
.217)
Outer foot lights
Inside door handle lights
Rear personal lights ( P.200 )
Foot lights
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2
3
4
5
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3-3. Turning on interior lights
3
Interior features
Interior lights
On
Off
The light comes on if a door is
opened.
After all the doors have been
closed, the light remains on for
approximately fifteen seconds and
then goes out.
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2
3
■Illuminated entry system
The interior light turns on and off in conjun
ction with operation of the door locks.
(  P.198 )