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Table of Contents
Main Page
Important Handling Information
5
Your Vehicle at a Glance
6
Table of Contents
9
Important Safety Precautions
10
Your Vehicle's Safety Features
11
Seat Belts
12
Airbags
13
Seats & Seat-Backs
14
Head Restraints
14
Door Locks
14
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
15
Protecting Adults
16
Close and Lock the Doors
16
Adjust the Front Seats
16
Adjust the Seat-Backs
17
Adjust the Head Restraints
18
Fasten and Position the Seat Belts
19
Adjust the Steering Wheel
22
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
22
Advice for Pregnant Women
23
Additional Safety Precautions
23
Protecting Children
25
All Children Must be Restrained
25
Children Should Sit in the Back Seat
26
The Passenger's Front Airbag
27
Can Pose Serious Risks to
27
Children
27
If You Must Drive with Several Children
29
If a Child Requires Close Attention
29
Additional Safety Precautions
30
General Guidelines for Using Child Seats
31
Protecting Infants
35
Protecting Small Children
39
Protecting Larger Children
42
Driver and Passenger Safety
43
Using Child Seats with Tethers
46
Using LATCH
48
Additional Information about Your Seat Belts
50
Seat Belt System Components
50
Lap/Shoulder Belt
50
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
52
Seat Belt Maintenance
53
Additional Information about Your Airbags
54
SRS Components
54
How Your Front Airbags Work
55
How Your Side Airbags Work
59
How the SRS Indicator Light Works
60
How the Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Light Works
61
How the Passenger Airbag Cutoff Indicator Works
62
Airbag Service
64
Additional Safety Precautions
65
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
66
Safety Labels
67
Control Locations
70
Indicator Lights
71
Gauges
78
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
82
Headlights
83
Automatic Lighting
84
Automatic Lighting off Feature
85
Daytime Running Lights
86
Instrument Panel Brightness
86
Turn Signals
87
Windshield Wipers
87
Windshield Washers
91
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
91
Hazard Warning
91
Rear Window Defogger
92
Fog Light
92
Steering Wheel Adjustment
93
Keys and Locks
94
Keys
94
Immobilizer System
95
Ignition Switch
96
Power Door Locks
97
Remote Transmitter
99
Childproof Door Locks
103
Tailgate
103
Glove Box
104
Seats
105
Power Seat Adjustments
105
Driver's Lumbar Support
106
Instruments and Controls
107
Manual Seat Adjustments
107
Second and Third Row Seat Adjustments
108
Head Restraints
109
Rear Seat Access
110
Folding the Second Seat
110
Folding the Third Seat
111
Detachable Anchors
113
Seat Heaters
114
Power Windows
115
Moonroof
118
Mirrors
119
Parking Brake
121
Mirrors, Parking Brake
121
Driving Position Memory System
122
Beverage Holder
125
Beverage Holder
126
Console Compartment
127
Rear Compartment
127
Cargo Hooks
127
Sunglasses Holder
128
Sun Visor
128
Vanity Mirror
129
Accessory Power Sockets
129
Coin Box
131
Coat Hook
131
Interior Lights
132
Comfort and Convenience Features
137
Climate Control System
138
Fully-Automatic Operation
140
Semi-Automatic Operation
141
Mode Button/Mode Icon
143
Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor
145
Rear A/C Unit
146
Audio System
149
Am/Fm/Cassette/CD Changer Audio System
149
Operating the Radio
150
Adjusting the Sound
153
Audio System Lighting
153
Digital Clock
154
Operating the Cassette Player
155
Tape Search Functions
156
Operating the CD Changer
159
CD Changer Error Indications
166
Audio System
167
Am/Fm/Cassette/CD Stereo Audio System
167
Operating the Radio
168
Adjusting the Sound
172
Audio System Lighting
173
Radio Frequencies
173
Radio Reception
173
Operating the CD Player
175
Operating the CD Changer
177
Protecting Compact Discs
178
CD Player Error Indications
179
CD Changer Error Indications
180
Operating the Cassette Player
181
Tape Search Functions
182
Caring for the Cassette Player
184
Remote Audio Controls
185
Theft Protection
186
Audio System (Optional on Touring Model)
187
AM/FM/CD/DVD Audio System
187
Operating the Radio
189
Adjusting the Sound
193
Digital Clock
194
Audio System Lighting
194
Operating the Cassette Player
195
Operating the CD Player
198
Operating the CD Changer
200
CD Player Error Indications
201
CD Changer Error Indications
202
Rear Entertainment System
203
Security System
219
Cruise Control
220
Trip Computer
223
(Without Navigation System)
223
Homelink Universal Transceiver
233
Rear View Camera and Monitor
238
Before Driving
239
Fuel Economy
246
Accessories and Modifications
247
Carrying Cargo
249
Driving Guidelines
254
Preparing to Drive
255
Driving
255
Starting the Engine
256
Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude
256
Automatic Transmission
257
Shift Lever Position Indicator
257
Shift Lever Positions
258
Engine Speed Limiter
261
Shift Lock Release
261
Variable Torque Management 4WD System
263
VTM-4 Lock
263
Parking
265
The Braking System
266
Brake Wear Indicators
266
Brake System Design
267
Anti-Lock Brakes
267
Important Safety Reminders
268
ABS Indicator
268
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System
270
Driving in Bad Weather
273
Towing a Trailer
275
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
287
Off-Highway Guidelines
289
Maintenance Safety
298
Important Safety Precautions
299
Maintenance Schedule
300
Required Maintenance Record
307
Owner Maintenance Checks
309
Fluid Locations
310
Engine Oil
311
Adding Oil
311
Recommended Oil
311
Synthetic Oil
312
Additives
312
Changing the Oil and Filter
313
Cooling System
315
Adding Engine Coolant
315
Replacing Engine Coolant
317
Windshield Washers
320
Automatic Transmission Fluid
321
Differential Fluid
322
Transfer Assembly Fluid
322
Brake Fluid
323
Brake System
323
Power Steering
324
Air Cleaner Element
325
Hood Latch
327
Spark Plugs
327
Replacement
327
Maintenance
327
Specifications
329
Battery
330
Wiper Blades
332
Air Conditioning System
334
Dust and Pollen Filter
335
Drive Belts
335
Timing Belt
336
Tires
336
Inflation
336
Inspection
338
Maintenance
339
Tire Rotation
339
Replacing Tires and Wheels
340
Wheels and Tires
341
Winter Driving
341
Snow Tires
342
Tire Chains
342
Lights
343
Headlight Aiming
345
Replacing Bulbs
348
Storing Your Vehicle
353
Appearance Care
355
Exterior Care
356
Washing
356
Waxing
357
Aluminum Wheels
357
Paint Touch-Up
357
Interior Care
358
Carpeting
358
Floor Mats
358
Fabric
359
Vinyl
359
Leather
359
Seat Belts
359
Windows
360
Air Fresheners
360
Corrosion Protection
361
Body Repairs
362
Compact Spare Tire
364
Changing a Flat Tire
365
If Your Engine Won't Start
372
Jump Starting
374
Jump Starting, if Your Engine Overheats
375
If Your Engine Overheats
376
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
377
Charging System Indicator
378
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
379
Brake System Indicator
381
Closing the Moonroof
382
Emergency Towing
389
Identification Numbers
392
Specifications
394
DOT Tire Quality Grading
396
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
396
Treadwear
396
Traction
396
Temperature
397
Tire Information
398
Technical Information
399
Oxygenated Fuels
399
Driving in Foreign Countries
400
Emissions Controls
401
The Clean Air Act
401
Crankcase Emissions Control System
401
Evaporative Emissions Control System
401
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery
401
Exhaust Emissions Controls
402
PGM-FI System
402
Ignition Timing Control System
402
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
402
(EGR) System
402
Three Way Catalytic Converter
402
Replacement Parts
402
Three Way Catalytic Converter
403
Warranty and Customer Relations
405
Customer Relations Information
406
Warranty Coverages
407
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)
408
Authorized Manuals
409
Authorized Manuals
410
Service Information Summary
420
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