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VEHICLE
STABILITY
ASSIST
(VSA)
OFF
SWITCH
(P.
173)
PARKING
BRAKE
(P.
94)
AUDIO
SYSTEM
(P.
109)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.
104)
Ex
mode
l
is
shown.
POWER
DOOR
LOCK
SWITCH
(P.
80)
MIRROR
CO
NTROLS
(P.
93)
POWER
WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.
92)
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
(P.
57)
HOOD
RELEAS
E
HANDLE
(P.
144)
GAUGES
(P.
64)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P.
161)
Control
Locations
56
10/08/06
08:34:41
1
1
ELEMENT
MMC
North
America
Owner's
Man
50
31SCV680
enu
61
63
Table of Contents
Driver and Passenger Safety
11
A few Words about Safety
5
Important Handling Information
6
Your Vehicle at a Glance
9
Table of Contents
11
Important Safety Precautions
12
Your Vehicle's Safety Features
13
Seat Belts
14
Airbags
15
Protecting Adults and Teens
17
Close and Lock the Doors
17
Adjust the Front Seats
17
Adjust the Seat-Backs
18
Adjust the Head Restraints
19
Fasten and Position the Seat Belts
20
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
21
Advice for Pregnant Women
22
Additional Safety Precautions
22
Additional Information about Your Seat Belts
24
Seat Belt System Components
24
Lap/Shoulder Belt
25
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
26
Seat Belt Maintenance
26
Additional Information about Your Airbags
28
Airbag System Components
28
How Your Front Airbags Work
30
How Your Side Airbags Work
34
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
35
How the SRS Indicator Works
36
How the Side Airbag off Indicator Works
37
How the Passenger Airbag off Indicator Works
38
Airbag Service
39
Additional Safety Precautions
39
Protecting Children － General Guidelines
41
All Children Must be Restrained
41
All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat
42
The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks
42
If You Must Drive with Several Children
44
If a Child Requires Close Attention
44
Additional Safety Precautions
45
Protecting Infants and Small Children
46
Protecting Infants
46
Protecting Small Children
47
Selecting a Child Seat
48
Installing a Child Seat
49
Installing a Child Seat with LATCH
50
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Belt
52
Installing a Child Seat with a Tether
54
Protecting Larger Children
55
Checking Seat Belt Fit
55
Using a Booster Seat
56
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front
56
Additional Safety Precautions
57
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
58
Safety Labels
59
Instruments and Controls
61
Control Locations
62
Instrument Panel
63
Instrument Panel Indicators
64
Gauges
70
Information Display
71
Odometer
71
Trip Meter
72
Fuel Gauge
72
Check Fuel Cap Message
72
Temperature Gauge
73
Maintenance Minder
73
Outside Temperature Indicator
74
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
75
Windshield Wipers and Washers
76
Turn Signals and Headlights
77
Instrument Panel Brightness
78
Hazard Warning Button
79
Rear Window Defogger
80
Steering Wheel Adjustment
80
Keys and Locks
81
Immobilizer System
82
Remote Transmitter
83
Ignition Switch
85
Door Locks
86
Power Door Locks
86
Rear Doors
87
Hatch
87
Tailgate
88
Seats
89
Seat Adjustments
89
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment
90
Front Seat Armrests
91
Head Restraints
91
Reclining the Front Seats
93
Folding the Rear Seats
94
Removing the Rear Seats
96
Power Windows
98
Mirrors
99
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
99
Parking Brake
100
Rear Windows
100
Interior Lights
101
Light Control Switch
101
Individual Map Lights
101
Ceiling Light
102
Cargo Area Light
102
Ignition Switch Light
102
Interior Convenience Items
103
Cooler Box
104
Beverage Holders
105
Accessory Power Sockets
106
Glove Box
106
Sun Visor
106
Vanity Mirror
107
Overhead Console
107
Features
109
Vents, Heating, and A/C
110
Air Flow Controls
111
Ventilation
112
Using the Heater
112
Using the A/C
112
Dehumidify the Interior
113
To Defog and Defrost
113
To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice from the Windows
114
To Turn Everything off
114
Audio System
115
Playing the AM/FM Radio
116
Playing the XM Radio
119
Playing a Disc
125
Disc Player Error Messages
131
Disc Changer Error Messages
132
Protecting Your Discs
133
FM/AM Radio Reception
136
Radio Theft Protection
138
Setting the Clock
139
Remote Audio Controls
141
Auxiliary Input Jack
142
Cruise Control
143
Before Driving
147
Break-In Period
148
Fuel Recommendation
148
Service Station Procedures
149
Refueling
149
Opening and Closing the Hood
150
Oil Check
151
Engine Coolant Check
151
Fuel Economy
152
Accessories and Modifications
155
Carrying Cargo
157
Driving
163
Driving Guidelines
164
Preparing to Drive
165
Starting the Engine
166
Automatic Transmission
167
Parking
171
Braking System
172
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
173
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
175
Aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
178
Vehicle Stability Assist
178
Towing a Trailer
180
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
186
Maintenance
189
Maintenance Safety
190
Maintenance Minder
191
Fluid Locations
198
Adding Engine Oil
199
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
200
Engine Coolant
202
Windshield Washers
203
Automatic Transmission Fluid
204
Brake Fluid
205
Power Steering Fluid
206
Cleaning the Body Panels
207
Lights
208
Cleaning the Seat Belts
215
Floor Mats
215
Dust and Pollen Filter
216
Wiper Blades
216
Tires
218
Wheels
218
Checking the Battery
224
Vehicle Storage
225
Taking Care of the Unexpected
227
Compact Spare Tire
228
Changing a Flat Tire
229
If the Engine Won't Start
235
Jump Starting
237
If the Engine Overheats
239
Charging System Indicator
241
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
241
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
242
Brake System Indicator
243
Fuses
245
Fuse Locations
248
Emergency Towing
250
Technical Information
253
Identification Numbers
254
Specifications
256
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
259
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
259
Treadwear 200
259
Traction
259
Temperature
260
Tire Labeling
261
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) － Required Federal Explanation
262
Emissions Controls
264
The Clean Air Act
264
Crankcase Emissions Control System
264
Evaporative Emissions Control System
264
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery
264
Exhaust Emissions Controls
265
Three Way Catalytic Converter
266
Emissions Testing
267
Customer Service Information
270
Warranty Coverages
271
Reporting Safety Defects
272
Authorized Manuals
273
Service Information Summary
286
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Model
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Category
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Language
English
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