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our vehicle inspected b
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
4
Fuel Requirements
5
How to Use this Manual
5
Vehicle Break-In Process
6
Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol
6
Your Vehicle at a Glance
7
Interior Overview
8
Instrument Panel Overview
9
Features of Your Vehicle
10
Features of Your Vehicle
12
Key Operations
12
Keys
12
Master Key
12
Lock
13
Power Tailgate Opening or Closing
13
Remote Keyless Entry /
13
Unlock
13
Alarm
14
Battery Replacement
15
Armed Stage
16
Theft-Alarm System /
16
Disarmed Stage
17
Theft-Alarm Stage
17
Immobilizer System /
18
Limp Home (Override) Procedure
18
To Activate the Immobilizer System
18
To Deactivate the Immobilizer System
18
Door Locks /
20
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle
20
Rear Sliding Doors
20
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle
22
With Central Door Lock Switch
22
With the Door Lock Button
22
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
24
Opening the Tailgate
24
Tailgate
24
Closing the Tailgate
25
Driving Your Vehicle
25
Power Sliding Door and Power Tailgate /
26
Automatic Stop and Reversal
27
How to Reset the Power Sliding Door and Power Tailgate
28
On the Driver’s Side Fuse Panel
28
Power ON/OFF Button
29
Power Sliding Door Operation
30
Power Sliding Door Non-Opening Conditions
33
Power Tailgate Operation
33
Power Tailgate Non-Opening Conditions
34
Power Windows
35
Window /
35
Window Opening and Closing
36
Automatic Power Window down
37
Manual Flip - Open
37
Power Window Lock Switch
37
Closing the Hood
38
Hood
38
Opening the Hood
38
Fuel Filler Lid
39
When Fuel Filler Lid Does Not Open with the Release Button
41
Sliding the Sunroof
42
Sunroof /
42
Autoslide
43
Autotilt
43
Manual Slide
43
Manual Tilt
43
If the Sunroof Does Not Open Electrically
44
In Case of an Emergency
44
Sunshade
44
Resetting the Sunroof
45
Front Seat
46
Rear Seats
46
Seat
46
Forward and Backward
48
Front Seat Adjustment - Manual
48
Seatback Angle
48
To Recline the Seatback
48
Front Seat Adjustment - Power
49
Seat Cushion Height (for Driver’s Seat)
49
Active Headrest
51
Forward and Backward Adjustment
51
Headrest (Front)
51
Seat Cushion Height
51
Adjusting the Height up and down
52
Armrest (for Driver’s Seat)
52
Seat Warmer
53
Seatback Pocket
53
Lumbar Support (Driver’s Seat Only)
54
Adjusting the Seat Forward and Back-Ward
55
Rear Seat Adjustment
55
Armrest
56
Headrest (Rear)
56
Folding the Rear Seatback
57
Full Flat Seat
57
3Rd Row Seat (Long Wheelbase)
58
To Unfold the Rear Seat
58
Double-Folding the Rear Seat
59
Features of Your Vehicle
59
Removing the Rear Seat
60
3Rd Row Seat (Short Wheelbase)
61
To Install the Rear Seat
61
Stowing the Rear Seat
63
Driver Position Memory System /
66
Recalling Positions from Memory
66
Storing Driver’s Seat Positions
66
Storing Positions into Memory Using the Buttons on the Door
66
Easy Access Function
67
Power Adjustable Pedals /
67
Storing and Recalling with Transmitter
67
Storing with the Transmitter
67
Safety Belt Restraint System
68
Safety Belts
68
Setting the Adjustable Pedal Position
68
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
70
Lap/Shoulder Belt
71
To Fasten the Lap/Shoulder Belt
71
To Unfasten the Lap/Shoulder Belt
72
3 Point Rear Center Belt
73
To Fasten the Rear Center Belt
73
To Unfasten the Rear Center Belt
74
Proper Use and Care of the Safety Belt System
75
Stowing the Rear Safety Belt
75
Infants and Small Children
76
Restraint Women
76
Larger Children
77
Pre-Tensioner Safety Belt
77
Load Limiter
79
Child Restraint System /
80
Installing a Child Restraint System
81
Securing a Child Restraint Seat
82
Tether Anchor System
82
2Nd Row Seat
82
Child Seat Lower Anchors
83
Placing a Passenger Safety Belt into the Auto Lock Mode
84
Installing a Child Restraint System by Lap/Shoulder Belt
85
Advanced Supplemental Restraint System
87
The Importance of Using Safety Belts
88
What Your Air Bag System Does Not Do
88
What Your Air Bag System Does
88
Occupant Classification System
89
Main Components of Occupant Classification System
90
Condition/Operation in Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
91
Air Bag System Components
95
Driver’s Air Bag
97
Front Passenger’s Air Bag
98
Side Air Bag
98
Curtain Air Bag
99
Why Didn’t My Air Bag Go off in a Collision?
100
Air Bag Collision Sensors
100
Inflation and Non-Inflation Conditions of the Air Bag
100
Air Bag Inflation Conditions
101
Front Air Bag
101
Side Air Bags
102
Air Bag Non-Inflation Conditions
102
Air Bag System Operation
105
Noise and Smoke
106
Air Bag Warning Light
107
SRS Care
108
When Repairing or Scrapping the Vehicles
108
Air Bag Warning Label
109
Power Steering
110
Steering Wheel /
110
Tilt Steering
111
Folding the Outside Rearview Mirror
112
Outside Rearview Mirror
112
Driving Your Vehicle
112
Mirrors /
112
Electric Remote Control
113
Outside Rearview Mirror Heater
113
Automatic Mirror Adjustment in Reverse Maneuvers
114
If the Shift Lever Is Shifted into Reverse (R)
114
Electric Type
115
Manual Type
115
Rearview Mirror
115
Conversation Mirror
116
To Operate the Electric Rearview Mirror
116
Instrument Cluster
117
Gauges /
118
Odometer/Trip Odometer
118
Speedometer
118
Engine Temperature Gauge
119
Tachometer
119
Trip Odometer
119
Fuel Gauge
120
Instrument Panel Illumination
120
Compass
121
Mode Selection
121
Trip Computer /
121
Calibration Procedure
122
Setting the Compass Zone
123
Compass Zone Map
124
Distance to Empty
125
Driving Time
125
Average Fuel Consumption
126
Outside Temperature
126
Unit Conversion
126
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
127
Checking Operation
127
Warnings and Indicators /
127
Engine Oil Pressure Warning
128
High Beam Indicator
128
Safety Belt Warning Chime
128
Safety Belt Warning Light
128
Front Fog Light Indicator
129
Parking Start Warning Chime
129
Shift Pattern Indicators
129
Taillight Indicator
129
Immobilizer Indicator
130
Low Fuel Level Warning
130
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indicator
130
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
130
Cruise Indicator
131
ESC Indicator
131
ESC off Indicator
131
Lights on Warning Chime
131
Interior Lights
132
Map Light
132
Map Lights Operating Logic
132
Dome Light
133
Dome Lights Operating Logic
133
Main Control Switch
134
Tailgate Light
134
Tailgate Light Operating Logic
134
Battery Saver Function
135
Door Courtesy Lamp
135
Glove Box Lamp
135
Lighting /
135
Lighting Control
136
Parking Light Position
136
Rescue Mode Function
136
Flashing Headlights
137
Headlight Position
137
High - Beam Operation
137
Front Fog Light
138
Lane Change Signals (B)
138
Turn Signals (A)
138
Daytime Running Light
139
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
139
Windshield Wiper/Washer
139
Wipers and Washers
139
Windshield Wipers
140
Auto Control
141
One - Touch Wiper
142
Variable Intermittent Wipers
142
Windshield Washers
142
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
143
Steering Wheel
143
Defroster /
144
Outside Mirror Defroster
144
Front Windshield Deicer
145
Hazard Warning Flasher Switch
145
Manual Climate Control System
146
Air Intake Control Button
147
Fan Speed Control Knob
147
Heating and Ventilation (Front)
147
Recirculated Air Position
147
Mode Selection Knob
148
Temperature Control Knob
148
Face Position
149
MAX/ A/C Position
149
Outlet Port Locations
149
Air Conditioning Button
150
Face - Floor Position
150
Instrument Panel Vents
150
OFF Position
150
Heating and Ventilation (Rear)
151
From Front Seat
152
From Rear Seat
152
Rear Fan Speed Control
152
Rear Temperature Control
152
Rear Mode Selection
153
Heating
154
Rear Vents
154
System Operation
154
Ventilation
154
Air Conditioning System Operation Tips
155
Automatic Climate Control System /
156
Automatic Operation
157
Adjusting the Driver and Passenger Side Temperature Individually
158
Dual Temperature Control Selection Button
158
Manual Operation
158
Temperature Control Button
158
Adjusting the Driver and Passenger Side Temperature Equally
159
Temperature Conversion
159
Defrost Button
160
Outside (Fresh) Air Position
160
Mode Selection Button
161
Floor - Defrost Position
162
Floor Position
162
OFF Button
163
Air Conditioning
167
To Defog Inside Windshield
169
To Defrost Outside Windshield
169
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging /
169
Defogging Logic
171
Luggage Net Holder /
172
Roof Rack
173
Homelink® Wireless Control System /
174
Erasing Programmed Homelink Buttons
176
Operating Homelink
176
Rolling Code Programming
176
Accessories
177
Gate Operator Programming & Canadian Programming
177
Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
177
Long Wheelbase
178
Storage Compartment /
178
Glove Box
179
Sunglass Holder
179
Side Table
180
Ashtray
181
Cigarette Lighter
181
Interior Features /
181
Center
182
Cup Holder
182
Clothes Hanger
183
Shopping Bag Holder
183
Short Wheelbase
183
Sunvisor
184
Digital Clock
185
Power Outlet
185
Antenna /
186
Glass Antenna
186
Roof Antenna
186
Audio Remote Control /
187
Mode
187
Mute
187
AM Reception
188
Audio System /
188
FM Radio Station
188
FM Reception
188
Fading
189
Flutter/Static
189
Station Swapping
189
Using a Cellular Phone or a Two-Way Radio
189
Care of Disc
190
Stereo Radio Operation (M446)
191
BAND Selector
192
BASS Control
192
POWER ON-OFF Control Knob
192
VOLUME Control
192
EQ Button
193
How to Preset Stations
193
RADIO SCAN Button
193
Compact Disc Player Operation (M446)
194
CD or CD/AUX Select Button
195
FF/REW Button
195
REPEAT (RPT) Button
195
TRACK UP/DOWN Button
195
CD EJ E CT Button
196
RANDOM (RDM) Button
196
Stereo Radio Operation (M456)
197
BALANCE Control
199
FADER Control
199
Compact Disc Player (M456)
200
Stereo Radio Operation (M466)
205
Compact Disc Player/CD Auto Changer Operation (M466)
208
LOAD Button
209
To Insert Multiple Discs
209
SCROLL Button
210
CD SCAN Button
211
FILE SEARCH Knob
212
Folder Search
212
INFO Button
212
Connections / Setup
214
Rear Seat Entertainment System /
214
System Overview
214
Headphones
215
Viewing/Adjusting the Monitor
215
Audio Via Vehicle Speakers
216
Cleaning of Display
217
Connecting Other Devices to the RSE
217
Disc Compatibility
218
DVD Controls
218
Loading a Disc
218
Using the DVD Player
218
Video Mode Operation
219
Display
220
Speaker Volume Control
220
Stop/Eject
220
Forward
221
Next Chapter
221
Previous Chapter
221
Reverse
221
CD Controls
222
Source
222
Using the CD Player
222
Audio Mode Operation
223
Remote Control
226
Using the Remote Control
227
Angle
229
Language
229
Subscript
229
On/Off
230
Slow Play
230
Messages
231
Technical Specifications
231
Troubleshooting
232
Driving Your Vehicle
233
Before Driving
234
Before Entering Vehicle
234
Before Starting
234
Driving Your Vehicle
234
Necessary Inspections
234
Ignition Switch Position
235
Illuminated Ignition Switch
235
Key Positions
235
Start
235
Starting the Engine
236
Automatic Transaxle
237
Automatic Transaxle Operation
238
D (Drive)
239
N (Neutral)
239
P (Park)
239
Transaxle Ranges
239
Sports Mode
240
Moving up a Steep Grade from a Standing Start
241
Shift Lock System
241
Shift-Lock Override
241
Ignition Key Interlock System
242
Cruise Control System
243
To Set Cruise Control Speed
243
To Cancel Cruise Control
244
To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed
244
To Turn Cruise Control off
244
To Decrease the Cruising Speed
245
To Temporarily Accelerate with the Cruise Control on
245
Brake Pedal
246
Brake System
246
In the Event of Brake Failure
246
Power Brakes
246
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
247
Parking on Curbed Streets
247
Applying the Parking Brake
248
Parking Brake Release Lever*
248
Releasing the Parking Brake
248
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
249
Accelerator Pedal
251
Electronic Stability Control
251
ESC on Condition
251
ESC Operation
251
When Operating
251
ESC off State
252
ESC Operation off
252
Indicator Light
252
ESC off Usage
253
When Driving
253
Operation of the Rear Parking Assist System
254
Rear Parking Assist System
254
Types of Warning Sound
254
Non-Operational Conditions of Rear Parking Assist System
255
Economical Operation
257
Hazardous Driving Conditions
258
Rocking the Vehicle
258
Special Driving Conditions
258
Driving at Night
259
Driving in Flooded Areas
259
Driving in the Rain
259
Snow Tires
260
Trailer Towing
260
Winter Driving
260
Hitches
261
Driving with a Trailer
262
Safety Chains
262
Trailer Brakes
262
Backing up
263
Following Distance
263
Making Turns
263
Passing
263
Parking on Hills
264
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
264
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
265
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
265
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
266
Label Information
267
Overloading
266
Weight of the Trailer
266
Vehicle Identification Number
267
Tire Specification / Pressure Label
267
Frame Number
267
What to Do in an Emergency
268
Emergency Starting
269
Jump Starting
269
Road Warning
269
Connecting Jumper Cables
270
Jump Starting Procedure
271
Push-Starting
271
If the Engine Overheats
272
If You Have a Flat Tire
273
Removing the Spare Tire
273
Storing the Spare Tire
274
Important - Use of Compact Spare Tire
275
Changing Tires
276
Jacking Instructions
276
Tire Replacement
277
Carrying a Flat Tire
280
Towing
282
If Your Car Must be Towed
283
Tie-Down Hook
285
Tips for Towing a Stuck Vehicle
285
Maintenance
286
Maintenance Services
287
Owner’s Responsibility
287
Engine Control System
288
Maintenance Schedule
288
Chassis and Body
289
Chart Symbols
291
Specifications
291
At Least Monthly
292
Owner Maintenance
292
Owner Maintenance Schedule
292
While Operating Your Vehicle
292
At Least Once a Year
293
Owner Maintenance Precautions
293
Engine Compartment
294
Checking the Engine Oil Level
295
Engine Oil
295
Checking the Coolant Level
296
Engine Coolant
296
Air Cleaner
298
Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level
298
Element Replacement
298
Brakes
300
Checking Brake Fluid Level
300
Body Lubrication
301
Checking the Washer Fluid Level
301
Lubricants and Fluids
301
Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level
302
Climate Control Air Filter
302
Power Steering Hoses
302
Wiper Blades
303
Front Windshield Wiper Blade
304
Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement
304
Blade Type
305
Cartridge Type
305
Fuse Replacement
305
Fuses
305
Inner Panel
306
Main Fuse
307
Driver’s Side Panel
308
Fuse/Relay Panel Description
308
Rear Cargo Area Panel
308
Driver's Side Fuse Panel
309
Engine Compartment (Main Fuse)
312
Battery
313
Shunt Connector
313
Battery Recharging
314
For Best Battery Service
314
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures
315
Tire Care
315
Tires and Wheels
315
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
317
How to Check
317
Directional Tires
318
Tire Rotation
318
With a Full-Size Spare Tire
318
Without a Spare Tire
318
Compact Spare Tire Replacement
319
Wheel Replacement
319
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
320
Tire Maintenance
321
Tire Sidewall Labeling
321
Tire Size Designation
321
Tire Traction
321
Checking Tire Life
322
Index
322
Tire Speed Ratings
322
Wheel Size Designation
322
Maximum Load Rating
323
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure
323
Tread Wear
323
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
323
Air Pressure
324
Temperature -A, B & C
324
Tire Terminology and Definitions
324
Traction - AA, A, B & C
324
Cold Tire Pressure
325
Curb Weight
325
DOT Markings
325
Outward Facing Sidewall
325
All Season Tires
326
Speed Rating
326
Summer Tires
326
Traction
326
Lubricant
327
Recommended Lubricants
327
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
327
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
327
Appearance Care
328
Exterior Care
328
Exterior General Caution
328
Finish Maintenance
328
Bright-Metal Maintenance
329
Finish Damage Repair
329
Underbody Maintenance
329
Waxing
329
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
330
Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim
330
Interior Care
330
Interior General Precautions
330
Emission Control System
331
Vehicle Modifications
331
Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions
331
Cleaning the Interior Window Glass
331
Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters
332
Specifications
333
Bulb Wattage
334
Dimensions
334
Specifications
334
Tires
335
Capacities
335
Index
336
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