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position, push the two release buttons and pull the li- cense plate bracket up until it clicks. And then open
the tailgate.
If your vehicle is equipped with a trailer hitch, remove
the ball mount from the hitch receiver tube before
opening the tailgate. Failure to follow this procedure
could result in damage to the license plate bracket.
When you drive with the tailgate closed, the license
plate bracket must be restored to its original position.
To restore the license plate bracket to its original posi-
tion, close the tailgate, and then pull the license plate
bracket down until it clicks.
If the license plate bracket is hard to be restored to its
original position, mud may have accumulated on the
back of the license plate bracket. Remove accumulat-
ed mud before pulling the license bracket down.
In order to avoid damaging the license plate
bracket or the bumper, the license plate bracket
must be restored to its original position until it
clicks.
Switchback door
With the switchback door open, you can increase the
usable cargo space and can carry long objects.
Secure long objects properly to prevent them
from sliding forward and causing serious injury
during a sudden stop or sharp cornering. Tie
long objects down with a rope or something
equivalent.
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Pay attention that your fingers do not get
pinched with the switchback door when open-
ing and closing it.
To open the switchback door:
1. Pull up the rear seat cushion. Refer to “Rear seats”
section in Chapter 1 for operating details. 1) Red
A) LOCK
B) UNLOCK
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2. Unlock the rear seatback by pulling up on the knob
and fold down the rear seatback. Confirm that the pins
located at the bottom of the seat cushion is inserted
into the slots at the top of the seatback.
3. Fold down the switchback door by releasing the
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lock knob. Then you can have a flat and larger cargo
space.
4. Place the long object on the cargo bed through the
switchback door opening.
Be sure all items are secured in place.
NOTE y
When opening the switchback door in snow, ac-
cumulated snow in the cargo bed may enter the
passenger compartment which could result in
dampness in the passenger compartment. Prior to
opening of the switchback door, brush off the
snow completely.y Close the switchback door whenever you leave
the vehicle to prevent unauthorized entry.
The switchback door should be kept complete-
ly shut when the vehicle is idling in an enclosed
or partially enclosed area to avoid the possibil-
ity of exhaust gas entering the passenger com-
partment. Engine exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which
is extremely dangerous, or even lethal if in-
haled. To ensure that exhaust gas cannot pen-
etrate the switchback door, make certain that
there are no obstructions between the door and the vehicle body that prevent the door from ful-
ly closing or that crimp the weather strip
around the door.
To close the switchback door, firmly push it upward
until it latches.
Return the seatback and seat cushion to their original
positions and make sure they are securely locked.
After returning the seatback to its original posi-
tion, make sure that the rear seatback has been
securely locked. When securely locked, the red
marks on the locking knobs are no longer visi-
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„Switchback door indicator light
While the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the switchback door indicator light comes on when the
switchback door is open.
While the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” po-
sition, the switchback door indicator light flashes for
about 20 seconds and goes off when the switchback
door is open.Moonroof (if equipped)
Never let anyone’s hands, arms, head or any
objects protrude from the moonroof. A person
could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops
suddenly or turns sharply or if the vehicle is in-
volved in an accident.
To avoid serious personal injury caused by en-
trapment, you must do the following. y Before closing the moonroof, make sure that
no one’s hands, arms, neck, head or other ob-
jects will be accidentally caught in the moon- roof.y Before leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key from the ignition switch for safety and
never allow an unattended child to remain in
the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure
could result in injury to a child operating the
moonroof.
y Do not sit on the edge of the open moonroof.
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Do not operate the moonroof if falling snow
or extremely cold conditions have caused it to
freeze shut.
„ Tilting/sliding moonroof
The moonroof has both tilting and sliding functions.
The moonroof operates only when the ignition switch
is in the “ON” position.
1) Open/Close switch
2) Tilt switch
T To raise or lower the moonroof
The tilting function will only operate when the moon- roof is fully closed.
Push the rear side of the “Tilt” switch to raise the moonroof.
Push the front side of the “Tilt” switch to lower the moonroof.
Release the switch after the moonroof has been
raised or has been lowered completely. Pushing the
switch continuously may cause damage to the moon-roof. T
To open or close the moonroof
Push the “Open/Close” switch rearward to open the
moonroof. The sun shade will be also opened together
with the moonroof.
Push the “Open/Close” switch forward to close the
moonroof. The moonroof will stop halfway if you con-
tinue to press on the switch.
Release the switch once and push it again to close the moonroof completely.
After washing the vehicle or after it rains, wipe away
water on the roof prior to opening the moonroof to pre-
vent water drops from falling into the passenger com-partment.
NOTE
If the moonroof cannot be closed through the
switch operation because of system failure, it can
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be closed manually using a hex-headed wrench.
For the procedure, refer to “Moonroof – if the
moonroof cannot be closed” in Chapter 9 “In case
of emergency”. „Sun shade
The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by
hand while the moonroof is closed.
If the moonroof is opened, the sun shade also movesback.
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Ignition switch .............................................. 3-2 LOCK .................................................................. 3-2
ACC .................................................................... 3-3
ON ....................................................................... 3-3
START ................................................................ 3-4
Key reminder chime .......................................... 3-4
Ignition switch light (if equipped) .................... 3-4
Key interlock release (AT vehicles) ................. 3-4
Hazard warning flasher ................................ 3-5
Meters and gauges ....................................... 3-6 Speedometer ..................................................... 3-6
Odometer/Trip meter ........................................ 3-6
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-7
Outside temperature indicator (if equipped) .. 3-7
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 3-8
Temperature gauge ........................................... 3-8
Warning and indicator lights ....................... 3-9 Seatbelt warning light and chime .................... 3-9
SRS airbag system warning light .................... 3-10
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ................................................. 3-10
Charge warning light ........................................ 3-11
Oil pressure warning light ................................ 3-12
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT vehicles) ................................................... 3-12
ABS warning light ............................................. 3-12
Brake system warning light ............................. 3-13
Door ajar warning lights ................................... 3-14
Switchback door indicator light ...................... 3-14
Low fuel warning light ...................................... 3-14
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) ... 3-14 Security system status indicator light
(if equipped) .................................................... 3-15
Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles) ................................................... 3-15
Gear position indicator (Turbo-AT vehicles) .. 3-16
Turn signal indicator lights .............................. 3-16
High beam indicator light ................................. 3-16
Cargo lamp indicator light ............................... 3-16
Cruise control set indicator light .................... 3-16
Clock .............................................................. 3-17
Light control switch ...................................... 3-18 Headlights ......................................................... 3-18
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................... 3-19
Headlight flasher ............................................... 3-19
Daytime running light system ......................... 3-20
Turn signal lever ........................................... 3-20
Illumination brightness control ................... 3-21
Parking light switch ...................................... 3-22
Fog light button ............................................. 3-23
Wiper and washer ......................................... 3-23 Windshield wiper and washer switches ......... 3-25
Rear window defogger button ..................... 3-26
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) ........ 3-27
Mirrors ............................................................ 3-28 Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-28
Outside mirrors ................................................. 3-30
Tilt steering wheel ......................................... 3-33
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Instruments and controlsIgnition switch
Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” while
the vehicle is being driven or towed because
that will lock the steering wheel, preventing
steering control. And when the engine is turned
off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to
steer.
The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK, ACC,
ON and START.
NOTE y Keep the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position
when the engine is not running. y Using electrical accessories for a long time with
the ignition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position
can cause the battery to go dead.
If the ignition switch will not move from the
“LOCK” position to the “ACC” position, turn the
steering wheel slightly to the left and right as you
turn the ignition switch. y If the key is attached to a keyholder or to a large
bunch of other keys, centrifugal force may act on
it as the vehicle moves, resulting in unwanted
turning of the ignition switch. Also, if a large key-
holder is attached to the key, your knees or hands
may accidentally touch it in a way that turns the ig-
nition switch. „ LOCK
The key can only be inserted or removed in this posi-
tion. The ignition switch will lock the steering wheel
when you remove the key.
If turning the key is difficult, turn the steering wheel
slightly to the right and left as you turn the key.
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TAutomatic transmission vehicles The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only
when the selector lever is in the “P” position. TManual transmission vehicles
The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only
when the key is pushed in while turning it. „ ACC
In this position the electrical accessories (radio, ciga-
rette lighter socket, etc.) can be used. „ ON
This is the normal operating position after the engine
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