Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■ Shifting the shift lever
5-speed models

While the engine switch is on, depress
the brake pedal and move the shift lever.
4-speed models

While the engine switch is on, depress
the brake pedal and move the shift lever.
■ Shift position uses

*: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for normal driving.
■Downshifting restrictions
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.
2WD models

4WD models

■When driving with the cruise control system (if equipped)
The engine brake will not operate when downshifting from D to 4 (5-speed models) or 3 (4-speed models).
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
■AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver performance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
The engine speed may remain high after releasing the accelerator pedal.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
Engine (ignition) switch
Manual transmissionUnable to Unlock Steering Wheel (Engine cannot Start)
DESCRIPTION
The steering lock actuator assembly activates the steering lock motor and moves
the lock bar into the steering column to lock the steering.
The steering may not unlock when the lock bar gets stuck in the lock hole of
the steering column. In this case, if the engine switch is turned ...
Sound of Portable Player cannot be Heard from Speakers or Sound is Low
PROCEDURE
1.
CHECK PORTABLE PLAYER SETTINGS
(a) Check the portable player settings.
(1) Check that the volume is not set to "0".
(2) Check that the mute is off.
(b) Check that the sound of the portable player can be heard from the speakers.
OK:
Sound ...
Satellite Radio Broadcast cannot be Selected or After Selecting Broadcast, Broadcast
cannot be Added into Memory
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
Some satellite radio broadcasts require payment. A contract must be made between
a satellite radio company and the user. If the contract expires, it will not be
possible to listen to the broadcast.
PROCEDURE
1.
CHECK NAVIGATION RECEIVER ...