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INDEX

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Main Page

A few Words about Safety5
Table of Contents9
Your Vehicle at a Glance10
Driver and Passenger Safety13
Important Safety Precautions14
Your Vehicle's Safety Features15
Protecting Adults and Teens19
Close and Lock the Doors19
Adjust the Front Seats21
Adjust the Seat-Backs22
Adjust the Head Restraints22
Fasten and Position the Seat Belts23
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position25
Advice for Pregnant Women25
Additional Safety Precautions26
Additional Information about Your Seat Belts27
Seat Belt System Components27
Lap/Shoulder Belt28
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners29
Seat Belt E-Pretensioners30
Seat Belt Maintenance31
Additional Information about Your Airbags32
Airbag System Components32
How Your Front Airbags Work34
How Your Side Airbags Work38
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work39
How the SRS Indicator Works40
Indicator Works41
How the Passenger Airbag off Indicator Works41
Airbag Service42
Additional Safety Precautions43
Protecting Children44
All Children Must be Restrained44
Protecting Children General Guidelines44
Back Seat45
The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks45
General Guidelines45
If You Must Drive with Several Children47
If a Child Requires Close Attention47
Additional Safety Precautions47
Protecting Infants and Small Children49
Protecting Infants49
Protecting Small Children50
Selecting a Child Seat51
Installing a Child Seat52
With LATCH53
With a Lap/Shoulder Belt55
With a Tether57
Protecting Larger Children58
Checking Seat Belt Fit58
Using a Booster Seat59
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front60
Additional Safety Precautions61
Carbon Monoxide Hazard62
Safety Labels63
Instruments and Controls65
Control Locations66
Instrument Panel67
The Multi-Information Display, and68
Instrument Panel Indicators68
Gauges76
Temperature Gauge76
Fuel Gauge76
Multi-Information Display77
Controls Near the Steering Wheel142
Windshield Wipers and Washers143
Turn Signals and Headlights146
Fog Lights148
Daytime Running Lights148
Automatic Lighting off Feature149
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)150
Hazard Warning Button152
Instrument Panel Brightness152
Rear Window Defogger153
Steering Wheel Adjustments154
Keys and Locks156
Immobilizer System156
Ignition Switch158
Door Locks159
Trunk160
Emergency Trunk Opener161
Childproof Door Locks161
Seats162
Mirrors167
Driving Position Memory System170
Keyless Access System173
Front Seat Heaters188
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation189
Rear Seat Heaters (Canadian Models)191
Power Windows192
Moonroof195
Parking Brake197
Interior Convenience Items198
Glove Box199
Beverage Holders200
Console Compartment201
Sun Visors202
Vanity Mirror202
Accessory Power Sockets203
Front Door Pockets204
Power Rear Sunshade204
Integrated Sunshades205
Interior Lights206
Features209
Climate Control System210
Climate Control Sensors218
Audio System219
Playing the AM/FM Radio220
AM/FM Radio Frequencies230
AM/FM Radio Reception230
Adjusting the Sound232
Playing the XM Radio235
Playing Discs242
Playing an Ipod253
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device262
Playing Bluetooth Audio271
Disc Changer Error Messages277
Ipod Error Messages278
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages279
Error Message279
Protecting Your Discs280
Auxiliary Input Jack283
Remote Audio Controls284
Radio Theft Protection286
Compass System287
Voice Control Basics310
Setting the Clock319
Security System321
Cruise Control322
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)325
Homelink Universal Transceiver340
Acuralink343
Bluetooth Handsfreelink360
Backup Sensor System383
Before Driving387
Break-In Period388
Fuel Recommendation388
Service Station Procedures389
Refueling389
Tighten Fuel Cap Message391
Opening and Closing the Hood391
Oil Check393
Engine Coolant Check393
Fuel Economy394
Accessories and Modifications397
Carrying Cargo399
Driving405
Preparing to Drive406
Starting the Engine407
Check Starting System Message408
Automatic Transmission409
Driving with the Paddle Shifters413
D-Paddle Shift Mode413
Sequential Shift Mode415
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive418
(SH-AWD ) System418
Parking420
Braking System421
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)422
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS )424
Tm Tm424
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)435
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), Aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System441
Towing a Trailer443
Towing Your Vehicle448
Maintenance449
Maintenance Safety450
Maintenance Minder451
Check Them458
Fluid Locations461
Engine Compartment Covers462
Adding Engine Oil464
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter465
Engine Coolant467
Windshield Washers469
Automatic Transmission Fluid470
Brake Fluid472
Power Steering Fluid473
Timing Belt473
Lights474
Dust and Pollen Filter482
Cleaning the Seat Belts482
Floor Mats483
Wiper Blades484
Exterior Care486
Wheels486
Tires487
Checking the Battery496
Vehicle Storage499
Interior Care500
Taking Care of the Unexpected501
Compact Spare Tire502
Changing a Flat Tire503
If the Engine Won't Start507
Jump Starting508
If the Engine Overheats511
Low Oil Pressure Indicator514
Charging System Indicator514
Malfunction Indicator Lamp515
Brake System Indicator516
Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually517
Fuses518
Fuse Locations524
Emergency Towing527
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck527
Technical Information529
Identification Numbers530
Specifications532
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)534
Treadwear534
Traction534
Temperature535
Tire Labeling536
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation538
Emissions Controls540
The Clean Air Act540
Crankcase Emissions Control System540
Evaporative Emissions Control System540
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery540
Exhaust Emissions Controls541
PGM-FI System541
Ignition Timing Control System541
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System541
Three Way Catalytic Converter541
Replacement Parts541
Three Way Catalytic Converters542
Emissions Testing543
Client Service Information546
Warranty Coverages547
Reporting Safety Defects548
Authorized Manuals549
Index551
Service Information Summary562

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