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SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES ..............................................276
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 276
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ....... 277
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .........................284
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped..................................................... 284
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation Operation — If Equipped.............. 289
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 293
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ....................299
Occupant Restraint Systems ........................ 299
Important Safety Precautions....................... 299
Seat Belt Systems ......................................... 300
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 306
Child Restraints ............................................ 318
SAFETY TIPS ........................................................330
Transporting Passengers.............................. 330
Transporting Pets ......................................... 331
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................... 331
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................................... 332
Exhaust Gas................................................... 333
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 333
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS......................... 334
ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED...... 334
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ......................... 338
Preparations For Jacking ............................. 338
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage ............. 339
Jacking Instructions ...................................... 340
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED .................... 343
Tire Service Kit Storage ................................ 343
Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions.............. 343
Replacing The Sealant.................................. 344
JUMP STARTING.................................................. 344
Preparations For Jump Start ........................ 344
Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 345
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY – IF EQUIPPED .. 346
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 347
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ............................. 348
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 348
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........................ 350
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) .............................. 350
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) ............................... 351
Emergency Tow Hooks —
If Equipped..................................................... 351
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 352
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........................ 352
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ....................................353
Maintenance Plan......................................... 353
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ....................................358
1.3L Turbo Engine......................................... 358
2.4L Engine ................................................... 359
Checking Oil Level......................................... 360
Adding Washer Fluid..................................... 360
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 360
Pressure Washing ......................................... 361
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ....................................361
Engine Oil ...................................................... 361
Engine Oil Filter ............................................. 362
Engine Air Cleaner Filter .............................. 362
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................... 363
Body Lubrication ........................................... 363
Windshield Wiper Blades ............................. 364
Exhaust System ............................................ 365
Cooling System.............................................. 366
Brake System ................................................ 369
Automatic Transmission .............................. 370
Fuses.............................................................. 371
Bulb Replacement ........................................ 380
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