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Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing,

turning, Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to operate switches and other devices.
operation Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g. a lid opens).

    Cautions & Notices
    CAUTION This is a warning against anything which may cause death or injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of in ...

    Abbreviation list
    2WD - 2 Wheel Drive 4WD - 4 Wheel Drive A/C - Air Conditioning ABS - Anti-lock Brake System ACC - Accessory ALR - Automatic Locking Retractor AUTO LSD - Automatic Limited Slip Differ ...

    See also:

    Brake Assist
    This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brak ...

    Emergency maneuvers
    • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as requi ...

    Folding the rear seat backrest forward
    Fully insert the backrest head restraints (). Move the driver's or front-passenger seat forward if necessary. Pull left-hand or right-hand release handle 2 of the seat backrest forwards. ...