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Index1
Contents10
Your Vehicle at a Glance11
Your Vehicle at a Glance12
Important Safety Precautions14
Don’t Drink and Drive14
Control Your Speed14
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features15
Seat Belts16
Why Wear Seat Belts16
Airbags18
Protecting Adults and Teens19
Introduction19
Close and Lock the Doors19
Adjust the Front Seats19
Adjust the Seat-Backs21
Adjust the Head Restraints22
Release Buttons23
Adjust the Steering Wheel24
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position24
Advice for Pregnant Women25
Additional Safety Precautions26
Protecting Adults and Teens26
Lap/Shoulder Belt27
Seat Belt System Components27
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners28
Seat Belt Maintenance29
Airbag System Components30
How Your Front Airbags Work30
Dual-Threshold Airbags32
Dual-Stage Airbags32
Additional Information about Your Airbags32
How Your Side Airbags Work33
How the SRS Indicator Works34
How the Side Airbag off35
Indicator Works35
Airbag Service35
Small Children38
Infants38
Larger Children38
Protecting Children39
General Guidelines39
Protecting Infants42
Child Seat Type42
Child Seat Placement43
Protecting Small Children44
Installing a Child Seat46
Installing a Child Seat Using LATCH47
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Belt49
Installing a Child Seat with a51
Tether51
Protecting Larger Children52
Checking Seat Belt Fit53
Using a Booster Seat53
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front54
Maturity54
Physical Size54
Carbon Monoxide Hazard56
Safety Labels57
Hood58
Control Locations59
Instrument Panel60
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator61
Low Oil Pressure61
Charging System61
Supplemental Restraint System Indicator62
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator62
Side Airbag off Indicator62
Immobilizer System Indicator62
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators63
High Beam Indicator63
Low Fuel Indicator63
Cruise Control Indicator63
Washer Level Indicator64
Tailgate and Hatch Open Indicator64
Maintenance Required Indicator64
Door-Open Indicator64
Gauges65
Trip Meter65
Odometer65
Fuel Gauge65
Temperature Gauge66
Controls Near the Steering Wheel67
Windshield Wiper68
Rear Window Wiper and Washer68
Windshield Washer68
Mist68
Turn Signal and Headlights69
Headlights on69
High Beams69
Daytime Running Lights69
Instrument Panel Brightness70
Hazard Warning Button70
Rear Window Defogger70
Steering Wheel Adjustment71
Keys and Locks72
Remote Transmitter Care74
Unlock74
Panic74
Remote Transmitter75
Replacing the Transmitter Battery75
Ignition Switch76
Door Locks77
Power Door Locks77
Rear Doors77
Hatch78
To Lock or Unlock the Hatch78
Door Locks78
Tailgate79
Seat Adjustments80
Front Seat80
Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment81
Front Seat Armrests81
Rear Seat81
Head Restraints82
Rear Seat Access82
Reclining the Front Seats83
Folding the Rear Seats84
Grab Rail85
Seat Support85
Removing the Rear Seats86
Auto Reverse88
Auto88
Mirrors89
Adjusting the Power Mirrors89
Rear Windows90
Parking Brake90
Skylight90
Interior Convenience Items93
Beverage Holders94
Accessory Power Sockets94
Glove Box94
Ceiling Light95
Cargo Area Light95
Spotlights95
Ignition Switch Light95
Vents, Heating, and A/C96
Fan Control Dial97
Temperature Control Dial97
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button97
Recirculation Button97
Air Flow Buttons97
Using the Heater98
Ventilation98
Using the A/C98
Dehumidify the Interior99
To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice from the Windows99
Playing the Radio100
To Play the Radio101
To Select a Station101
Preset101
Auto Select102
Adjusting the Sound102
Balance/Fader102
Radio Frequencies103
Radio Reception103
To Play a CD106
To Change Tracks (SKIP)106
Operating the Optional CD Changer106
To Stop Playing a CD106
General Information107
Protecting Cds107
CD Player Error Messages108
CD Changer Error Messages109
Setting the Clock111
Auxiliary Input Jack112
Using the Cruise Control113
Changing the Set Speed114
Cancelling the Cruise Control114
Resuming the Set Speed114
Break-In Period115
Gasoline Type115
Quick Start Guide115
Opening and Closing the Hood117
Service Station Procedure117
Oil Check118
Engine Coolant Check118
Fuel Economy119
Improving Fuel Economy119
Accessories120
Modifications121
Carrying Cargo122
Load Limit123
Seat-Back Bungee124
Carrying Items in the Passenger Compartment124
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area or on a Roof Rack124
Driving Guidelines126
Preparing to Drive127
Starting the Engine128
5-Speed Manual Transmission129
Recommended Shift Points130
Engine Speed Limiter130
Shift Lever Position Indicators131
Shifting131
Park (P)131
Automatic Transmission131
Reverse (R)132
Neutral (N)132
Drive (D)132
Overdrive (O/D) Mode133
Shift Lock Release134
Parking Tips135
Braking System136
Braking System Design136
Brake Wear Indicators137
Anti-Lock Brakes137
ABS Indicator138
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating139
Gross Axle Weight Ratings139
Towing a Trailer140
Total Trailer Weight140
Tongue Load140
Trailer Lights141
Trailer Brakes141
Hitches141
Safety Chains141
Trailer Mirrors142
Pre-Tow Checklist142
Driving Safely with a Trailer143
Towing Speeds and Gears143
Driving on Hills143
Making Turns and Braking143
Backing up144
Parking144
Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting144
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome145
Extended Towing145
Automatic Transmission Extended Towing146
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines147
Check out Your Vehicle148
Accelerating and Braking148
Avoiding Obstacles148
Driving on Slopes148
Crossing a Stream149
If You Get Stuck149
4-Wheel Drive Vehicles149
Maintenance Safety151
Potential Vehicle Hazards151
Maintenance Schedule152
Servicing Your Vehicle153
Owner’s Maintenance Checks154
Engine Oil Level154
Engine Coolant Level154
Windshield Washer Fluid154
Maintenance Record157
Fluid Locations159
Adding Engine Oil160
Recommended Engine Oil160
Ambient Temperature160
Api Certification Seal160
Synthetic Oil161
Engine Oil Additives161
Changing the Oil and Filter161
Adding Engine Coolant163
Windshield Washers164
Brake and Clutch Fluid167
Clutch Fluid167
Power Steering Fluid168
Cleaning the Body Panels168
Headlight Aiming169
Replacing a Headlight Bulb169
Replacing a Front Parking/Turn Signal Light Bulb170
Replacing a Front Side Marker Light Bulb171
Replacing Rear Bulbs172
Dust and Pollen Filter173
Wiper Blades, Tires175
Tires175
Inflation175
Recommended Tire Pressures for Normal Driving176
Tire Inspection177
Tire Maintenance177
Tire Rotation178
Replacing Tires and Wheels178
Wheels and Tires178
Winter Driving179
Snow Tires179
Tire Chains179
Checking the Battery180
Vehicle Storage181
Compact Spare Tire182
Changing a Flat Tire184
If the Engine Won’t Start188
The Starter Operates Normally189
To Jump Start Your Vehicle190
If the Engine Overheats192
Low Oil Pressure Indicator194
Charging System Indicator194
Readiness Codes195
Brake System Indicator196
Emergency Towing197
Fuses198
Checking and Replacing Fuses198
Fuse Locations201
Interior Fuse Box201
Under-Hood Fuse Box202
Identification Numbers203
Vehicle Identification Number203
Automatic Transmission Number204
Identification Numbers204
Specifications205
Dimensions205
Weights205
Capacities205
Air Conditioning206
Lights206
Alignment206
Specifications206
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)207
Treadwear207
Traction207
Uniform Tire Quality Grading207
Temperature208
Tire Information209
Tire Labeling209
Tire Size209
Tire Identification Number209
The Clean Air Act210
Crankcase Emissions Control210
Evaporative Emissions Control210
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery210
Exhaust Emissions Controls211
PGM-FI System211
Replacement Parts211
Ignition Timing Control System211
Three Way Catalytic Converter212
Testing of Readiness Codes213
Customer Service Information214
Authorized Manuals218
Brake Fluid219
Tire Pressure (Measured Cold)219
Spare Tire Pressure219
Rear Differential Fluid219
Service Information Summary219

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