118 Driving and Operating
Using heavier suspension components
to get added durability might not
change the weight ratings. Ask your
dealer to help load the vehicle the
right way.
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Warning
Things you put inside the vehicle can
strike and injure people in a sudden
stop or turn, or in a crash.
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Put things in the cargo area of the
vehicle. Try to spread the weight
evenly.
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Never stack heavier things, like
suitcases, inside the vehicle so
that some of them are above the
tops of the seats.
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Do not leave an unsecured child
restraint in the vehicle.
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When you carry something inside
the vehicle, secure it whenever
you can.
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Do not leave a seat folded down
unless you need to.
Add-On Equipment
Your vehicle may be equipped with
aftermarket storage products. Consult
with the original manufacturer for
proper usage.
Caution
Overloading the vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Do not overload the
vehicle.
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
Avoid making hard stops for the first
322 km (200 mi). During this time the
new brake linings are not yet broken in.
Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Following break-in, vehicle speed and load
can be gradually increased.
Power Button
The vehicle has an electronic pushbutton
start.
The remote key must be in the vehicle for
the system to operate. If the vehicle will not
start, place the remote key in the
transmitter pocket. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 0 7.
ON/RUN : This position is for starting and
driving. With the vehicle off, and the brake
pedal applied, pressing POWER
O once will
place the vehicle in ON/RUN. When the
vehicle ready light is on in the instrument
cluster, the vehicle is ready to be driven.
This could take up to 15 seconds at
extremely cold temperatures.
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