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A few Words about Safety3
Your Vehicle at a Glance7
Table of Contents10
Driver and Passenger Safety10
Important Safety Precautions11
Your Vehicle's Safety Features12
Protecting Adults and Teens16
Close and Lock the Doors16
Adjust the Front Seats18
Adjust the Seat-Backs19
Adjust the Head Restraints19
Fasten and Position the Seat Belts20
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position22
Advice for Pregnant Women22
Additional Safety Precautions23
Additional Information about Your Seat Belts24
Seat Belt System Components24
Lap/Shoulder Belt25
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners26
Seat Belt E-Pretensioners27
Seat Belt Maintenance28
Additional Information about Your Airbags29
Airbag System Components29
How Your Front Airbags Work32
How Your Side Airbags Work35
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work37
How the SRS Indicator Works37
Indicator Works38
How the Passenger Airbag off Indicator Works38
Airbag Service39
Additional Safety Precautions40
Protecting Children − General Guidelines41
All Children Must be Restrained41
All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat42
The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks42
General Guidelines43
If You Must Drive with Several Children44
If a Child Requires Close Attention44
Additional Safety Precautions44
Protecting Infants and Small Children46
Protecting Infants46
Protecting Small Children47
Selecting a Child Seat48
Installing a Child Seat49
With LATCH50
With a Lap/Shoulder Belt52
With a Tether54
Protecting Larger Children55
Checking Seat Belt Fit55
Using a Booster Seat56
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front57
Additional Safety Precautions58
Carbon Monoxide Hazard59
Safety Labels60
Instruments and Controls62
Control Locations63
Instrument Panel64
Instrument Panel Indicators65
Gauges73
Temperature Gauge73
Fuel Gauge73
Multi-Information Display74
Controls Near the Steering Wheel139
Windshield Wipers and Washers140
Turn Signals and Headlights143
Fog Lights145
Daytime Running Lights145
Automatic Lighting off Feature146
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)147
Hazard Warning Button149
Instrument Panel Brightness149
Rear Window Defogger150
Steering Wheel Adjustments151
Keys and Locks153
Immobilizer System154
Ignition Switch155
Door Locks156
Trunk157
Emergency Trunk Opener158
Childproof Door Locks158
Seats159
Mirrors164
Driving Position Memory System166
Keyless Access System169
Front Seat Heaters184
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation185
Rear Seat Heaters (Canadian Models)187
Power Windows188
Moonroof191
Parking Brake194
Interior Convenience Items195
Glove Box196
Beverage Holders197
Console Compartment198
Sun Visors199
Vanity Mirror199
Accessory Power Sockets200
Front Door Pockets200
Power Rear Sunshade201
Integrated Sunshades202
Interior Lights203
Climate Control System207
Climate Control Sensors215
Audio System216
Playing the AM/FM Radio217
AM/FM Radio Frequencies227
AM/FM Radio Reception227
Adjusting the Sound229
Radio232
Operating the Disc Changer239
Playing an Ipod250
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device259
Playing a Bluetooth Audio268
Disc Changer Error Messages274
Ipod Error Messages275
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages276
Protecting Your Discs277
Auxiliary Input Jack280
Remote Audio Controls281
Radio Theft Protection283
Compass System284
Voice Control Basics307
Setting the Clock316
Security System318
Cruise Control319
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)322
Homelink Universal Transceiver337
Acuralink341
Bluetooth Handsfreelink358
Rearview Camera and Monitor385
Before Driving386
Service Station Procedures388
Fuel Economy393
Accessories and Modifications396
Carrying Cargo398
Preparing to Drive405
Starting the Engine406
Check Starting System Message407
Automatic Transmission408
Driving with the Paddle Shifters412
D-Paddle Shift Mode412
Sequential Shift Mode414
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD ) System416
Parking418
Braking System419
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)420
Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS)422
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)432
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), Aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System438
Towing a Trailer440
Towing Your Vehicle445
Maintenance Safety447
Maintenance Minder448
Fluid Locations458
Engine Compartment Covers459
Adding Engine Oil461
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter462
Engine Coolant464
Windshield Washers467
Automatic Transmission Fluid467
Brake Fluid469
Power Steering Fluid469
Timing Belt470
Lights471
Dust and Pollen Filter479
Cleaning the Seat Belts479
Floor Mats480
Wiper Blades481
Wheels Tires483
Checking the Battery492
Vehicle Storage495
Compact Spare Tire497
Changing a Flat Tire498
If the Engine Won't Start502
Jump Starting503
If the Engine Overheats506
Low Oil Pressure Indicator509
Charging System Indicator509
Malfunction Indicator Lamp510
Brake System Indicator511
Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually512
Fuses513
Fuse Locations519
Emergency Towing522
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck522
Identification Numbers525
Specifications527
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)529
Tire Labeling531
Required Federal Explanation533
Emissions Controls535
The Clean Air Act535
Crankcase Emissions Control System535
Evaporative Emissions Control System535
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery535
Exhaust Emissions Controls536
PGM-FI System536
Ignition Timing Control System536
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System536
Three Way Catalytic Converter536
Replacement Parts536
Three Way Catalytic Converters537
Emissions Testing538
Client Service Information541
Warranty Coverages542
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)543
Authorized Manuals544
Service Information Summary559

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