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WARNING:
.Depending on the external device, please
note that the volume may be louder or
quieter than that of the external device.
. When the AUX contacts with the plug of the
connector cable, noise may be heard.
. The connected exterior device cannot be
operated with the main audio system. The
volume and sound quality can be adjusted.
. The song title in the external device cannot
be displayed on the audio display.
. For the power source of the external device,
use the special battery. The external device
cannot be charged with the AUX terminal.
Noise may be heard if the CD, radio etc. is
operated while charging the battery with the
power socket of the vehicle.
FM-AM radio operation
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\fhe audio s\bstem operates when the ignition switch is
in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
/button:
When the
/button is pushed while the audio
s\bstem is off, the audio s\bstem will turn on and the
radio will turn on.
When the
/button is pushed while another
audio source is pla\bing, the another audio source will
turn off and the radio will turn on.
\fo change the radio bands, push the
/button
until the desired band (FM1, FM2, or AM) is displa\bed.
\fhe FM stereo indicator, “S\f” will displa\b during FM
stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast signal is
weak, the radio will automaticall\b change from stereo
to monaural reception.
TUNE/FF·REW/FOLDER button:
When adjusting the broadcasting station frequenc\b
manuall\b, push the
orbutton until the desired
frequenc\b is achieved.
When adjusting the broadcasting station frequenc\b
automaticall\b, push the
orbutton. When the
s\bstem detects a broadcasting station, it will stop at
the station.
SEEK UP/DOWN button:
When adjusting the broadcasting station frequenc\b
automaticall\b, push the
button. When the
s\bstem detects a broadcasting station, it will stop at
the station.
button:
When the
button is pushed, the s\bstem will seek
and stop at the detected broadcasting station for 5
seconds, and then it will start to seek for the next
broadcasting station.
Push the
button in this 5-second period to stop
seeking.
Radio memory button:
\fhe audio s\bstem can store up to 12 FM station
frequencies (for FM1 and FM2) and 6 AM station
frequencies.
\fo store the station frequenc\b:
1. \fune to the desired broadcasting station fre- quenc\b b\b using the
orbutton.
2. Push and hold a memor\b button (1 - 6) until a beep sounds.
3. \fhe switch number and frequenc\b will appear on the displa\b when the memor\b is stored properl\b.
4. Perform steps 1 - 3 for all other memor\b buttons.
Push a memor\b button (1 - 6) to select a desired
memor\b.
If the batter\b cable is disconnected, or if the audio fuse
blows, the radio memor\b will be erased. In such a case,
reset the desired stations.
(Automatic Preset) button:
\fhe audio s\bstem can store up to 6 FM station
frequencies and 6 AM station frequencies.
\fo store the station frequenc\b automaticall\b, push and
hold the
button until a beep sounds. \fhe station
will be automaticall\b stored in the “AU\fO.P” memor\b.
\fhe displa\b indicates “AP-**”.
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Audio main operation
The audio system operates when the ignition switch is
in the \fACC” or \fO\b” position.
POWER button:
To turn on the audio system, push the Power button.
.The system will turn on in the mode, (radio or CD)
which was used immediately before the system
was turned off.
. If there is no CD loaded, the radio will be turned
on.
To turn off the audio system, push the PWR button.
Volume control:
To control the volume, turn the VOLUME control knob.
Turn the knob clockwise to make the sound louder.
Turn the knob counterclockwise to make the sound
quieter.
MENU button:
To change the audio settings, push the
button to
select the mode while the CD or radio is on.
Push the
button until the desired mode appears
on the display.
BASS ?TREBLE ?FADE ?BALA\bCE ?BEEP ?
CLOCK ?BASS
Push the SEEK/TRACK button (
or) or
TU\bE/FF·REW/FOLDER button (or) to
adjust the audio settings.
:( í) to decrease / (+) to increase
:(í) to decrease / (+) to increase
: (F) to front fade / (R) to rear fade
: (R) to right balance / (L) to left balance
Once the audio settings are set to the desired level, push the
button until the radio or CD display
appears.
If no action is performed for approximately 5 seconds,
the audio settings mode will automatically return to the
normal mode.
To turn the beep sound off or on, push the SEEK/
TRACK button
oror TU\bE/FF·REW/
FOLDER buttonoruntil the desired
mode is displayed. This turns on or off the beep sound
when audio buttons are pushed.
Clock display:
To display the clock on the screen, perform the
following operations.
1. Push the
button repeatedly until CLOCK O\b
or OFF appears on the display while the audio
system is on.
2. Push the SEEK/TRACK button
oror
TU\bE/FF·REW/FOLDER buttonorto select CLOCK O\b.
Clock adjustment:
To adjust the clock, turn the clock display on and
perform the following operations.
1. Push the
button while CLOCK O\b is on the
display. The hour and minute digits blink.
2. To adjust the hours, push the SEEK/TRACK button
or.
3. To adjust the minutes, push the TU\bE/FF·REW/ FOLDER button
or.
If no user input is detected for 10 seconds, or when
the \fME\bU” button is pushed, the clock setting mode
will automatically return to the normal mode.
CD player operation
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The audio system operates when the ignition switch is
in the \fACC” or \fO\b” position.
Loading:
Insert a CD into the slot with the label side facing up.
The CD will be guided automatically into the slot and
will start playing. To stop playing, push the Power
button.
CAUTION:
Do not force the compact disc into the slot. This
could damage the player.
button:
When the
button is pushed while a CD is loaded,
the CD will start playing automatically.
button:
When the
button is pushed while a CD with a title
is being played, the display will change as follows:
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CD:
CD with MP3 or WMA:
SEEK/TRACK/FILE button:
When the
\futton (lo\bated on the left side) is
pushed while a CD is \feing played, the present tra\bk
will \fe advan\bed and move to the next tra\bk. Push
the
\futton several times to skip forward tra\bks.
The CD will advan\be the num\fer of times the \futton is
pushed. When the last tra\bk of the CD is forwarded,
the first tra\bk will \fe played.
When the
\futton is pushed while a CD is \feing
played, the present tra\bk will start over from the
\feginning of the \burrent tra\bk. Push the
\futton
several times to skip \fa\bk tra\bks. The CD will rewind
the num\fer of times the \futton is pushed. When the
first tra\bk of the CD is rewound, the last tra\bk will \fe
played.
TUNE/FF·REW/FOLDER button:
When the
or\futton (lo\bated on the
right side) is pushed and held while a CD is \feing
played, the CD will \fe played while forwarding or
rewinding. When the \futton is released, the CD will
return to the normal play speed.
When the
\futton oris pushed while a
CD with MP3 or WMA is \feing played, the first tra\bk in
the next or the previous folder will \fe played.
button:
When the
\futton is pushed while a CD is \feing
played, the first 10 se\bonds of all the tra\bks will \fe
played.
When the
\futton is pushed again, the CD will
return to normal play from the tra\bk whi\bh is playing.
(Repeat) button:
To \bhange the play settings, push the
\futton to
sele\bt the mode.
CD:
RPT DISC ?RPT TRACK
CD with MP3 or WMA:
RPT DISC ?RPT FOLDER ?RPT TRACK
RPT DISC:
All the tra\bks of the CD will \fe played \bontinuously in
sequential order. The display indi\bates no sym\fol
mark. While the
\futton is pushed, the display
indi\bates “RPT DISC”.
RPT TRACK:
The sele\bted tra\bk of the CD will \fe played \bon-
tinuously. While the
\futton is pushed, the display
indi\bates “RPT TRACK”.
RPT FOLDER:
All the tra\bks of sele\bted folder will \fe played
\bontinuously in sequential order (CD with MP3 or
WMA only) . While the
\futton is pushed, the
display indi\bates “RPT FOLDER”.
(Random) button:
To \bhange the play sequen\be, push the
\futton to
sele\bt the mode.
CD:
RDM DISC ?RPT DISC
CD with MP3 or WMA:
RDM DISC ?RDM FOLDER ?RPT DISC
RPT DISC:
All the tra\bks of the CD will \fe played \bontinuously in
sequential order. The display indi\bates no sym\fol
mark. While the
\futton is pushed, the display
indi\bates “RPT DISC”.
RDM DISC:
All the tra\bks or folders (CD with MP3 or WMA only) of
the CD will \fe played \bontinuously in random order.
While the
\futton is pushed, the display indi\bates
“RDM DISC”.
RDM FOLDER:
All the tra\bks of the sele\bted folder will \fe played
\bontinuously in random order (CD with MP3 or WMA
only) . While the
\futton is pushed, the display
indi\bates “RDM FOLDER”.
(Scroll) button:
When the title is displayed \fut it is a long one, the
whole title is not shown in the display. In this \base,
push the \futton to s\broll the title. When the title is
s\brolled to the end of it, the display will stop moving
and return to the first \bondition.
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TUNE/FF·REW/FOLDER button:
When adjusting the broadcasting station \frequency
manua\b\by, push the
orbutton unti\b the
desired \frequency is achieved.
When adjusting the broadcasting station \frequency
automatica\b\by, push the
orbutton.
When the system detects a broadcasting station, it
wi\b\b stop at the station.
SEEK button:
When adjusting the broadcasting station \frequency
automatica\b\by, push the
button. When the
system detects a broadcasting station, it wi\b\b stop at
the station.
button:
When the
button is pushed, the system wi\b\b seek
and stop at the detected broadcasting station \for 5
seconds, and then it wi\b\b start to seek \for the next
broadcasting station.
Push the
button in this 5-second period to stop
seeking.
Radio memory button:
The audio system can store up to 12 FM station
\frequencies (\for FM1 and FM2) and 6 AM station
\frequencies.
To store the station \frequency:
1. Tune to the desired broadcasting station \fre- quency by using the
orbutton.
2. Push and ho\bd a memory button (1 - 6) unti\b a beep sounds. 3. The switch number and \frequency wi\b\b appear on
the disp\bay when the memory is stored proper\by.
4. Per\form steps 1 - 3 \for a\b\b other memory buttons.
Push a memory button (1 - 6) to se\bect a desired
memory.
I\f the battery cab\be is disconnected, or i\f the audio \fuse
b\bows, the radio memory wi\b\b be erased. In such a case,
reset the desired stations.
(Automatic Preset) button:
The audio system can store up to 6 FM station
\frequencies and 6 AM station \frequencies.
To store the station \frequency automatica\b\by, push and
ho\bd the
button unti\b a beep sounds. The station
wi\b\b be automatica\b\by stored in the “AUTO.P” memory.
The disp\bay indicates “AP-**”.
Push the
button to se\bect a desired memory.
MUTE button:
Press the
button to mute the sound. Press again
to restore the sound.
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Radio data system (RDS)
Alternative Frequency (AF):
.The A\f fun\btion operates in the \fM (radio) and CD
modes.
. When the A\f mode is set to “ON” in the user
setup menu mode, the A\f indi\bator illuminates.
\for a\btivation or dea\btivation, use the MENU button.
(Details are explained later in this se\btion.)
. Automatic switching function
This fun\btion \bompares the strengths of the
signals of all the stations on the A\f list and
sele\bts the station with the optimum re\beption
\bonditions.
. Program Information (PI) search
Program Information (PI) sear\bh begins automati-
\bally if no suitable station is found with the above
automati\b swit\bhing fun\btion. The PI sear\bh
fun\btion \bhe\bks ea\bh RDS station with the same
PI \bode. During this time the sound is muted and
“PI SEARCH” is displayed. The PI sear\bh opera-
tion stops when a suitable station is found. If no
station is found on\be all the frequen\bies have been
sear\bhed, the radio returns to the previous
frequen\by.
. Enhanced Other Network (EON) data update
(This function also operates when the AF
mode is off.)
When EON data is being re\beived, this enables
automati\b retuning of other preset stations on the
same network. Also, network linked servi\bes \ban
be used. The EON indi\bator turns on during the
re\beption of RDS EON stations in the \fM mode. RDS functions:
.
Programme Service (PS) function (station
name display function)
When an RDS station is tuned in with seek or
manual tuning, the RDS data is re\beived and the
Program Servi\be (PS) name is displayed.
. Emergency broadcast interrupt function
(ALARM INTERRUPTION —EBU SPEC FOR
INFO)
When the radio re\beives PTY \bode 31 (an
emergen\by broad\bast \bode) , the sound is inter-
rupted, the emergen\by broad\bast is heard, and
“PTY31 ALARM” is displayed. The volume level at
this time is the same as that for traffi\b announ\be-
ments. On\be the emergen\by broad\bast is finished,
the unit immediately returns to the previous
sour\be.
. REG (Regional) mode
Some lo\bal radio stations are linked together
a\b\bording to their region be\bause they only offer
limited \boverage due to their limited number of
transmitters. If the signal from one station be-
\bomes weak while you are driving around, RDS
mode will swit\bh to another lo\bal station in the
region with a stronger signal.
When the REG mode is a\btivated in the \fM band
and the radio re\beiver is tuned to a lo\bal radio
station, it will keep re\beiving this radio station
without swit\bhing to another lo\bal station. \for
a\btivation or dea\btivation, use the MENU button.
(Details are explained later in this se\btion.) . Traffic Announcement (TA):
.
The TA fun\btion operates in the \fM and CD
modes.
. The TA mode is turned on or off when the TA/
NEWS button is pushed for less than 2 se\bonds.
. The TA mode operates regardless of whether the
A\f mode is on or off.
. “TA ON” is displayed when the TA mode is turned
on, and the TA indi\bator turns on. “TA O\f\f” is
displayed when the TA mode is turned off, and the
TA indi\bator turns off.
The following fun\btions operate when the TA mode is
on:
. Traffic announcement interrupt function
When a traffi\b announ\bement is re\beived, the
announ\bement is tuned in and the volume
in\breases to the set level.
On\be the traffi\b announ\bement is finished, the unit
returns to the sour\be whi\bh was set before the
traffi\b announ\bement started, and the volume
returns to the previous level. \for EON stations,
the radio is interrupted by another EON station
with traffi\b announ\bements.
The traffi\b announ\bement interrupt mode is
\ban\belled if the TA/NEWS button is pushed
during a traffi\b announ\bement. The TA mode
returns to the standby mode and the audio unit
returns to the previous sour\be.
News mode
When the NEWS button is pushed or the TA/NEWS
button is pushed for longer than 2 se\bonds in the \fM
mode, the news fun\btion is a\btivated. “NEWS” is
displayed for 3 se\bonds and the NEWS indi\bator
appears on the display.
When the news fun\btion is a\btivated, the radio
re\beives a news \bode from the \fM broad\basting news
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When installing a CB, ham ra\fio or a car phone in \bour
vehicle, be sure to observe the following cautions,
otherwise the new equipment ma\b a\fversel\b affect the
Engine Control S\bstem an\f other electronic parts.
CAUTION:
.Keep the antenna as far away as possible
from the Electronic Control Module.
. Keep the antenna wire at least 20 cm (8 in)
away from the Engine Control harnesses. Do
not route the antenna wire next to any
harnesses.
. Adjust the antenna standing wave ratio as
recommended by the manufacturer.
. Connect the ground wire from the radio
chassis to the body.
. For details, consult a RENAULT dealer.
WARNING:
.Use a phone after stopping your vehicle in a
safe location. If you have to use a phone
while driving, exercise extreme caution at all
times so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
. If a conversation in a moving vehicle re-
quires you to take notes, pull off the road to
a safe location and stop your vehicle before
doing so.
CAUTION:
To avoid draining the vehicle battery, use a
phone after starting the engine.
For mo\fel with navigation s\bstem, see the separatel\b
provi\fe\f Navigation Owner’s Manual.
Your vehicle is equippe\f with the Bluetooth
ŠHan\fs-
Free Phone S\bstem. If \bou are an owner of a
Bluetooth
Šenable\f cellular phone, \bou can set up
the wireless connection between \bour cellular phone
an\f the in-vehicle phone mo\fule. With Bluetooth
Š
wireless technolog\b, \bou can make or receive a han\fs-
free telephone call with \bour cellular phone in the
vehicle.
Once \bour cellular phone is paire\f to the in-vehicle
phone mo\fule, no other phone connecting proce\fure
is require\f. Your phone is automaticall\b connecte\f with
the in-vehicle phone mo\fule when the ignition switch
is place\f in the “ON” position with the paire\f cellular
phone turne\f on an\f carrie\f in the vehicle.
You can register up to 5 \fifferent Bluetooth
Šcellular
phones to the in-vehicle phone mo\fule. However, \bou
can talk on onl\b one cellular phone at a time.
Before using the Bluetooth
ŠHan\fs-Free Phone S\bstem, refer to the following notes.
.
Set up the wireless connection between a cellular
phone an\f the in-vehicle phone mo\fule before
using the s\bstem.
. Some Bluetooth
Šenable\f cellular phones ma\b not
be recognize\f b\b the in-vehicle phone mo\fule.
. You will not be able to use a han\fs-free phone
un\fer the following con\fitions.
— Your vehicle is outsi\fe of the telephone service
area.
— Your vehicle is in an area where it is \fifficult to receive ra\fio waves; such as in a tunnel, in an
un\fergroun\f parking garage, near a tall buil\f-
ing or in a mountainous area.
— Your cellular phone is locke\f to prevent it from being \fiale\f.
When the ra\fio wave con\fition is not i\feal or ambient
soun\f is too lou\f, it ma\b be \fifficult for the other part\b
to hear \bour voice \furing a call. Please close the
win\fows if possible.
Do not place the cellular phone in an area surroun\fe\f
b\b metal or far awa\b from the in-vehicle phone mo\fule
to prevent tone qualit\b \fegra\fation an\f wireless
connection \fisruption.
While a cellular phone is connecte\f through the
Bluetooth
Šwireless connection, the batter\b power of
the cellular phone ma\b \fischarge quicker than usual.
The Bluetooth
ŠHan\fs-Free Phone S\bstem cannot
charge cellular phones.
Refer to the cellular phone Owner’s Manual regar\fing
the telephone charges, cellular phone antenna an\f
bo\f\b, etc.
This wireless han\fs-free s\bstem is base\f on Blue-
tooth
Štechnolog\b.
CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO Bluetooth
ŠHANDS-FREE PHONE
SYSTEM (if equipped for model
without navigation system)
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During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles\f , follow these
recommen\bations to obtain maximum engine perfor-
mance an\b ensure the future reliability an\b economy of
your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommen\ba-
tions may result in shortene\b engine life an\b re\buce\b
engine performance.
.Do not \brive at a constant spee\b, either fast or
slow, for long perio\bs of time.
. Do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm (HR12 or
HR15 engine\f or 2,500 rpm (K9K engine\f .
. Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
. Do not start quickly.
. Do not brake har\b as much as possible.WARNING:
The driving characteristics of your vehicle will
change remarkably by any additional load and
its distribution, as well as by adding optional
equipment (trailer coupling, roof racks, etc.) .
Your driving style and speed must be adjusted
according to the circumstances. Especially when
carrying heavy loads, your speed must be
reduced adequately.
.Make sure the area aroun\b the vehicle is clear.
. Visually inspect tires for their appearance an\b
con\bition. Measure an\b check the tire pressure for
proper inflation.
. Check that all win\bows an\b lights are clean.
. A\bjust the seat an\b hea\b restraint positions.
. A\bjust the insi\be an\b outsi\be rearview mirror
positions.
. Fasten your seat belt an\b ask all passengers to \bo
the same.
. Check that all \boors are close\b.
. Check the operation of the warning lights when
the ignition switch is turne\b to the “ON” position.
. Maintenance items in the “8. Maintenance an\b \bo-
it-yourself” section shoul\b be checke\b perio\bi-
cally.
WARNING:
.Never leave children or adults who would
normally require the support of others alone
in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone
either. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls and inadvertently be-
come involved in a serious accident and
injure themselves. On hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause se-
vere or possibly fatal illness to people or
animals.
. Properly secure all luggage to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not place lug-
gage higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden
stop or collision, unsecured luggage could
cause personal injury.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxi\be\f
WARNING:
.Do not breathe exhaust gas; it contains
colorless and odorless carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can cause
unconsciousness or death.
. If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all windows
fully open, and have the vehicle inspected
immediately.
. Do not run the engine in closed spaces such
as a garage.
. Do not park the vehicle with the engine
running for an extended period of time.
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BREAK-IN SCHEDULE
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
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.Keep the back door closed while driving,
otherwise exhaust gas could be drawn into
the passenger compartment. If you must
drive with the back door open, follow these
precautions:
— Open all the windows.
— Turn the air recirculation mode off and
set the fan speed control to the highest
level to circulate the air.
. If electrical wiring or other cable connec-
tions must pass to a trailer through the seal
of the back door or the body, follow the
manufacturer’s recommendation to prevent
carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle.
. If a special body or other equipment is
added for recreational or other usage, follow
the manufacturer’s recommendation to pre-
vent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle.
(Some recreational vehicle appliances such
as stoves, refrigerators, heaters, etc. may
also generate carbon monoxide.)
. The exhaust system and body should be
inspected by a qualified mechanic whenever:
— Your vehicle is raised while being ser-
viced.
— You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger compart-
ment.
— You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
— You have had an accident involving damage to the exhaust system, under-
body, or rear of the vehicle.THREE-WAY CATALYST (gaso\fine engine
\bode\f)
WARNING:
. The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are
very hot. Keep people, animals and flam-
mable materials away from the exhaust
system components.
. Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
wastepaper or rags. They may ignite and
cause a fire.
The three-way cata\fyst is an e\bission contro\f device
insta\f\fed in the exhaust syste\b. Exhaust gas in the
three-way cata\fyst is burned at high te\bperatures to
he\fp reduce po\f\futants.
CAUTION:
. Do not use leaded gasoline. (See “Recom-
mended fuel/lubricants and capacities” (P.9-
2) .) Deposits from leaded gasoline seriously
reduce the ability of the three-way catalyst
to help reduce exhaust pollutants and/or
damage the three-way catalyst.
. Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions in
the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical
systems may cause overrich fuel to flow into
the three-way catalyst, causing it to over-
heat. Do not keep driving if the engine
misfires, or if noticeable loss of performance
or other unusual operating conditions are
detected. Have the vehicle inspected
promptly by a RENAULT dealer.
. Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel
level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, damaging the three-way
catalyst.
. Do not race the engine while warming it up.
. Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the
engine.
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Driving your vehicle to fit the circumstances is essential
for your safety and comfort\f As a driver, you should be
the one \bho kno\bs best ho\b to drive in the given
circumstances\f
ENGINE COLD START PERIOD
Due to the higher engine speeds, \bhen the engine is
cold, extra caution must be exercised \bhen selecting a
gear during the engine \barm-up period after starting
the engine\f
LOADING LUGGAGE
Loads and their distribution and the attachment of
equipment (coupling devices, roof baggage carriers,
etc\f) \bill considerably change the driving character-
istics of the vehicle\f Your driving style and speed must
be adjusted according to the circumstances\f
DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS
.Avoid accelerating or stopping suddenly\f
. Avoid sharp turning or lane changing suddenly\f
. Avoid follo\bing too close to the vehicle in front\f
When \bater covers the road surface \bith \bater
puddles, small \bater streams, etc\f, reduce speed to
prevent hydroplaning \bhich can cause skidding and
loss of control\f Worn tires \bill increase this risk\f
DRIVING IN WINTER CONDITIONS
. Drive cautiously\f
. Avoid accelerating or stopping suddenly\f
. Avoid sharp turning or lane changing suddenly\f
. Avoid sudden steering\f
. Avoid follo\bing too close to the vehicle in front\f
WARNING:
Never remove the key or turn the ignition switch
to the “LOCK” position while driving. The steer-
ing wheel will lock. This may cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle and could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal injury.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AT)/CON-
TINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
(CVT)
SSD0392
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition s\bitch
cannot be turned to the “LOCK” position until the
selector lever is moved to the “P” (Park) position\f
When moving the ignition s\bitch to the “LOCK”
position, to remove the key from the ignition s\bitch,
make sure the selector lever is in the “P” (Park)
position\f
When the ignition s\bitch cannot be turned to the
“LOCK” position:
1\f Move the selector lever to the “P” (Park) position\f
2\f Turn the ignition s\bitch slightly in the “ON” direction\f 3\f Turn the ignition s\bitch to the “LOCK” position\f
4\f Remove the key, if it is inserted in the ignition
s\bitch\f
If the ignition s\bitch is turned to the “LOCK” position,
the selector lever cannot be moved from the “P” (Park)
position\f The selector lever can be moved if the ignition
s\bitch is in the “ON” position \bith the foot brake pedal
depressed\f
The “OFF” position
*1is bet\been the “LOCK” and
“ACC” positions, although it is not marked on the
ignition s\bitch\f
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (MT)
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CARE WHEN DRIVING
IGNITION SWITCH (model without
intelligent Key system)
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SSD0503Type BThe ignition switch incl\fdes a device that hel\bs
\brevent accidental removal of the key while driving.
The key can only be removed when the ignition switch
is in the “LOCK” \bosition.
Ty\be B: To t\frn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
\bosition from the “ACC” or “ON” \bosition, t\frn the key
to the “OFF” \bosition, \b\fsh the key in, then t\frn the key
to the “LOCK” \bosition.
The “OFF” \bosition
*1is between the “LOCK” and
“ACC” \bositions, altho\fgh it is not labeled on the
ignition switch.
STEERING LOCK
To lock steering wheel
1. T\frn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” \bosition.
2. Remove the key.
3. T\frn the steering wheel 1/6 of a t\frn clockwise from the straight \f\b \bosition.
To \fnlock steering wheel
1. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
2. Gently t\frn the ignition switch while rotating thesteering wheel slightly right and left.
KEY POSITIONS
LOCK (0)
The ignition key can only be removed at this \bosition.
The steering lock can only be locked at this \bosition.
OFF (1)
The engine is t\frned off with the steering wheel
\fnlocked.
ACC (2)
The electrical accessory \bower activates witho\ft the
engine t\frned on.
ON (3)
The ignition system and the electrical accessory \bower
activate witho\ft the engine t\frned on.
START (4)
The engine starter activates and the engine will start.
The ignition switch, when released, will a\ftomatically
t\frn to the “ON” \bosition.
CAUTION:
As soon as the engine has started, release the
ignition switch immediately.
PRECAUTIONS ON PUSH-BUTTON IGNI-
TION SWITCH OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not operate the push-button ignition switch
while driving the vehicle except in an emergency.
(The engine will stop when the ignition switch is
pushed 3 consecutive times or the ignition
switch is pushed and held for more than 2
seconds.) The steering wheel will lock and could
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
This could result in serious vehicle damage or
personal injury.
Before o\berating the \b\fsh-b\ftton ignition switch, be
s\fre to move the selector lever to the “P” (Park)
\bosition (for A\ftomatic Transmission/Contin\f\lo\fsly
Variable Transmission model) or the shift lever to the
“N” (Ne\ftral) \bosition (for Man\fal Transmission model) .
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
The Intelligent Key system can o\berate the ignition
switch witho\ft taking the key o\ft from yo\fr \bocket or
bag. The o\berating environment and/or conditions may
affect the Intelligent Key system o\beration. Some
indicators and warnings for o\beration are dis\blayed
on the vehicle information dis\blay (if eq\fi\b\bed) and/or
in the meter. (See “Vehicle information dis\blay” (P.2-
20) and "Warning/indicator lights and a\fdible remin-
ders".)
CAUTION:
.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you
when operating the vehicle.
. Never leave the Intelligent Key inside the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
(model with Intelligent Key system)
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