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Features of your vehicle
1.
SA
TELLITE RADIO Selection Button
2.
Channel Selection Button
3.
SCAN Button
4.
INFO Button
5.
CA
T/FOLDER Button
6.
TUNE Knob and ENTER Button
7.
Preset Selection Button
SIRIUS SA
TELLITE RADIO (P
A760TD,
USA)
❈
There will be no
logo if the Bluetooth feature is not supported.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
4
Introduction
5
How to Use this Manual
5
Fuel Requirements
6
Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol
6
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
7
Operation in Foreign Countries
7
Use of MTBE
7
Vehicle Break-In Process
7
Indicator Symbols on the Instrument Cluster
8
Your Vehicle at a Glance
9
Table of Contents
10
Interior Overview
10
Instrument Panel Overview
11
Engine Compartment
12
Safety Features of Your Vehicle
13
Driver’s Seat
14
Front Passenger’s Seat
14
Rear Seat
14
Seat
14
Safety Features of Your Vehicle
15
Seat
15
Seat Belts
15
Features of Your Vehicle
16
Forward and Backward
16
Front Seat Adjustment
16
Seatback Angle
16
To Recline the Seatback
16
Headrest
17
Seat Height (for Driver’s Seat)
17
Adjusting the Height up and down
18
Forward and Backward Adjustment
18
Active Headrest
19
Seat Warmer
19
Rear Seat Entry
20
Seatback Pocket
21
Rear Seat Adjustment
22
To Fold the Rear Seatback
22
Armrest
25
Seat Belt Restraint System
26
Seat Belts
26
Seat Belt Warning
27
Height Adjustment
28
Seat Belt - Driver's 3-Point System with Emergency Locking Retractor
28
To Fasten Your Seat Belt
29
To Raise the Height Adjuster
29
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt
31
To Release the Seat Belt
31
Infant or Small Child
34
Seat Belt Precautions
34
Larger Children
35
Do Not Lie down
36
Injured Person
36
One Person Per Belt
36
Restraint of Pregnant Women
36
Care of Seat Belts
37
Periodic Inspection
37
When to Replace Seat Belts
37
Child Restraint System
38
Forward-Facing Child Restraint System
40
Rearward-Facing Child Restraint System
40
Using a Child Restraint System
40
Placing a Passenger Seat Belt into the Auto Lock Mode
41
Securing a Child Restraint Seat with Tether Anchorage System
43
Securing a Child Restraint Seat with Child Seat Lower Anchor System
44
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System
46
Driver's Air Bag
46
Passenger's Air Bag
46
How Does the Air Bag System Operate
47
Installing a Child Restraint on Front Passenger’s Seat Is Forbidden
48
Air Bag Warning Light
49
SRS Components and Functions
49
Driver's and Passenger's Front Air Bag
52
Side Impact Air Bag
55
Curtain Air Bag
57
Air Bag Collision Sensors
58
Air Bag Inflation Conditions
59
Front Air Bags
59
Air Bag Non-Inflation Conditions
60
Side Air Bags
60
SRS Care
63
Adding Equipment to or Modifying Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
64
Additional Safety Precautions
64
Air Bag Warning Label
65
Features of Your Vehicle
66
Key Operations
67
Keys
67
Record Your Key Number
67
Immobilizer System
68
To Activate the Immobilizer System
68
To Deactivate the Immobilizer System
68
Limp Home (Override) Procedure
70
Locking
71
Smart Key
71
Smart Key Functions
71
Unlocking
71
Smart Key Precautions
72
Start-Up
72
Alarm
73
Remote Keyless Entry
73
Remote Keyless Entry System Operations
73
Trunk Open
73
Battery Replacement
74
Transmitter Precautions
74
Door Locks
77
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle
77
Central Door Lock Switch*
78
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle
78
Auto Door Lock/Unlock Feature
79
Impact Sensing Door Unlock System
79
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
80
Closing the Trunk
81
Opening the Trunk
81
Trunk
81
Emergency Trunk Safety Release
82
Windows
83
Auto down Window
84
Power Window Lock Button
84
Window Opening and Closing
84
Manual Windows
85
Opening the Hood
86
Closing the Hood
87
Closing the Fuel Filler Lid
88
Fuel Filler Lid
88
Opening the Fuel Filler Lid
88
Sunroof
91
Automatic Reversal
92
Sliding the Sunroof
92
To Close the Sunroof Automatically
92
To Open the Sunroof Automatically
92
Sunshade
93
Tilting the Sunroof
93
Resetting the Sunroof
94
Electric Power Steering
95
Power Steering
95
Steering Wheel
95
Tilt Steering
96
Horn
97
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
98
Electric Chromic Mirror (ECM)
98
Inside Rearview Mirror
98
Mirrors
98
Outside Rearview Mirror
99
To Operate the Electric Rearview Mirror
99
Electric Type
100
Manual Type
100
Remote Control
100
Folding the Outside Rearview Mirror
101
Instrument Cluster
102
Gauges
103
Instrument Panel Illumination
103
Speedometer
103
Tachometer
103
Fuel Gauge
104
Odometer
104
ECO Mode (if Equipped)
105
Trip Computer (Tripmeter)
105
Distance to Empty
106
Tripmeter
106
Average Fuel Consumption
107
Average Speed
107
Instant Fuel Consumption
107
Driving Time
108
ECO ON/OFF Mode
108
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
109
Warnings and Indicators
109
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
111
High Beam Indicator
111
Turn Signal Indicator
111
Front Fog Light Indicator
112
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
112
Shift Pattern Indicator
112
Charging System Warning Light
113
Door Ajar Warning Light
113
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
113
Trunk Lid Open Warning Light
113
Immobilizer Indicator
114
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
114
With Smart Key System
114
ESC Indicator (Electronic Stability Control)
115
ESC off Indicator
115
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
115
Cruise Indicator
116
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Warning Light
116
Key Reminder Warning Chime
116
Door Open
117
ECO Indicator
117
LCD Display Warning
117
Low Battery
117
Key Is Not Detected
118
Key Is Not in Vehicle
118
Low Fuel!
118
Low Key Battery
118
Insert Key
119
Press Start Button Again
119
Remove Key
119
Shift to "P" or "N" to Start the Engine
119
Check Steering Wheel Lock
120
Hazard Warning Flasher
120
Press Start Button While Turn Steering
120
Battery Saver Function
121
Lighting
121
Lighting Control
121
Parking Light Position
121
Headlight Position
122
High Beam Operation
122
Front Fog Light
123
Turn Signals and Lane Change Signals
123
Daytime Running Light
124
Windshield Wipers
124
Wipers and Washers
124
Windshield Washers
125
Interior Light
126
Map Lamp
126
Room Lamp
126
Defroster
127
Rear Window Defroster
127
Trunk Room Lamp
127
Front Wiper Deicer Button*
128
Outside Mirror Defroster
128
Manual Climate Control System
129
Heating and Air Conditioning
130
Bi-Level
131
Face-Level
131
MAX A/C-Level
131
Mode Selection
131
Air Intake Control
132
Instrument Panel Vents
132
Temperature Control
132
Outside (Fresh) Air Position
133
Recirculated Air Position
133
Air Conditioning
134
Fan Speed Control
134
System Operation
134
Ventilation
134
Operation Tips
135
Climate Control Air Filter
136
Automatic Climate Control System
138
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning
139
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
140
Defrost-Level
141
Temperature Conversion
142
OFF Mode
144
Outside Tempmeter
144
To Defog Inside Windshield
145
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
145
To Defrost Outside Windshield
146
Defogging Logic
147
Center Console Storage
148
Glove Box
148
Storage Compartment
148
Sunglass Holder
149
Cup Holder
150
Interior Features
150
Sunvisor
150
Power Outlet
151
Digital Clock
152
Antenna
153
Audio System
153
Steering Wheel Audio Control
153
Bluetooth Hands-Free
154
Mode
154
Mute
154
Volume
154
AM Reception
155
Aux, USB and Ipod
155
FM Reception
155
How Car Audio Works
155
Fading
156
Flutter/Static
156
FM Radio Station
156
Station Swapping
156
Care of Disc
157
Using a Cellular Phone or a Two-Way Radio
157
Radio, Set Up, Volume, Audio Control (Pa710Td, Usa)
158
Radio, Set Up, Volume, Audio Control (Pa760Td, Usa)
159
Automatic Channel Selection Button
160
FM/AM Selection Button
160
Power ON/OFF Button & Volume Control Knob
160
SCAN Button
160
BASS Control
161
MIDDLE Control
161
Preset Button
161
TREBLE Control
161
CD (Pa710Td, Usa)
162
CD (Pa760Td, Usa)
163
CD Eject Button
164
CD Indicator (PA710)
164
CD Loading Slot
164
CD Selection Button
164
CD LOAD Button
165
DISC Selection Button
165
SEARCH Knob & ENTER Button
165
Aux/Usb (Pa710Td, Usa)
166
Aux/Usb (Pa760Td, Usa)
167
AUX/USB Selection Button
168
RANDOM Playback Button
168
REPEAT Button
168
TRACK Moving Button
168
RUNNING Ipod
171
Ipod Selection Button
173
Sirius Satellite Radio (Pa710Td, Usa)
175
Sirius Satellite Radio (Pa760Td, Usa)
176
Channel Selection Button
177
How to Use SIRIUS Satellite Radio
177
Preset Selection Button
178
TUNE Knob and ENTER Button
178
Bluetooth Phone Operation
179
General Feature
179
Voice Recognition Activation
179
Deleting Phone
180
Menu Tree
180
Pairing Phone
180
Phone Setup
180
Changing Priority
181
Phone Book
181
Turning Bluetooth on
181
Turning Bluetooth on / off
181
Calling by Name
182
Deleting Name
182
Dialing by Number
182
Making a Phone Call
182
Receiving a Phone Call
183
Talking on the Phone
183
Key Matrix
184
Driving Your Vehicle
185
Driving Your Vehicle
186
Before Driving
187
Before Entering Vehicle
187
Before Starting
187
Necessary Inspections
187
Ignition Switch Position
188
Illuminated Ignition Switch
188
Key Positions
188
ACC (Accessory)
189
Start
189
Engine Start/Stop Button
190
ENGINE START/STOP Button Position
190
Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP Button
190
Acc(Accessory)
191
Start/Run
191
Accelerator Pedal
193
Clutch Pedal*
193
Starting the Engine
193
Starting the Engine with an Ignition Key
193
Starting the Engine with a Smart Key
194
Manual Transaxle
196
Manual Transaxle Operation
196
Downshifting
197
Using the Clutch
197
Good Driving Practices
198
Automatic Transaxle
199
Automatic Transaxle Operation
199
Transaxle Ranges
200
Sports Mode
202
Shift Lock System
203
Shift-Lock Override
203
Ignition Key Interlock System
204
Moving up a Steep Grade from a Standing Start
205
Brake Pedal
206
Brake System
206
In the Event of Brake Failure
206
Power Brakes
206
Applying the Parking Brake
207
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
207
Parking Brake
207
Rear Drum Brakes
207
Releasing the Parking Brake
208
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
209
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
211
ESC on Condition
212
ESC Operation
212
ESC Operation off
212
When Operating
212
ESC Indicator Light (Blinks)
213
ESC off Usage
213
Indicator Light
213
When Driving
213
Good Braking Practices
214
Cruise Control System
216
To Set Cruise Control Speed
216
To Decrease the Cruising Speed
217
To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed
217
To Cancel Cruise Control
218
To Temporarily Accelerate with the Cruise Control on
218
To Resume Cruising Speed at more than Approximately 40 Km/H
219
To Turn Cruise Control off
219
Economical Operation
220
Hazardous Driving Conditions
222
Rocking the Vehicle
222
Special Driving Conditions
222
Driving at Night
223
Smooth Cornering
223
Driving in Flooded Areas
224
Driving in the Rain
224
Drive Belt
225
Fuel, Engine Coolant and Engine Oil
225
Highway Driving
225
Tires
225
Snow Tires
226
Snowy or Icy Conditions
226
Winter Driving
226
Change to "Winter Weight" Oil
227
Check Battery and Cables
227
Check Spark Plugs and Ignition System
227
To Keep Locks from Freezing
227
Carry Emergency Equipment
228
Trailer Towing
228
Seating Capacity
229
Tire and Loading Information Label
229
Vehicle Capacity Weight
229
Vehicle Load Limit
229
Cargo Capacity
230
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
230
Towing Capacity
230
Certification Label
232
Vehicle Weight
234
Base Curb Weight
234
Vehicle Curb Weight
234
Cargo Weight
234
What to Do in an Emergency
235
If You Have a Flat Tire While Driving
236
In Case of an Emergency While Driving
236
Road Warning
236
If Engine Stalls While Driving
237
If Engine Turns over Normally but Does Not Start
237
If the Engine Doesn't Turn over or Turns over Slowly
237
If the Engine will Not Start
237
Emergency Starting
238
Jump Starting
238
Jump Starting Procedure
239
Push-Starting
239
If the Engine Overheats
240
If You Have a Flat Tire
241
Jack and Tools
241
Jacking Instructions
241
Changing Tires
242
Removing and Storing the Spare Tire
242
Wheel Nut Tightening Torque:
245
Towing
249
Towing Service
249
Emergency Towing
250
Emergency Towing Precautions
252
Tie-Down Hook
252
Maintenance
253
Air Cleaner
254
Brake/Clutch* Fluid Reservoir
254
Engine Oil Filler Cap
254
Fuse Box
254
Negative Battery Terminal
254
Positive Battery Terminal
254
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
254
Maintenance Services
255
Owner Maintenance Precautions
255
Owner’s Responsibility
255
Owner Maintenance
256
Owner Maintenance Schedule
256
When You Stop for Fuel
256
At Least Monthly
257
At Least Once a Year
257
At Least Twice a Year
257
While Operating Your Vehicle
257
Maintenance Schedule
258
Chassis and Body
259
Chart Symbols
261
Drive Belts
262
Engine Oil and Filter
262
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items
262
Vapor Hose and Fuel Filler Cap
262
Air Cleaner Filter
263
Cooling System
263
Spark Plugs
263
Valve Clearance
263
Brake Pads, Calipers and Rotors
264
Drive Shafts and Boots
264
Rear Brake Drums and Linings
264
Suspension Mounting Bolts
264
Checking the Engine Oil Level
265
Engine Oil
265
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
266
Checking the Coolant Level
266
Engine Coolant
266
Radiator Cap
266
Recommended Engine Coolant
267
Changing the Coolant
268
Brake/Clutch Fluid
269
Checking the Brake/Clutch* Fluid Level
269
Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level
270
Checking the Power Steering Hose
270
Power Steering Fluid
270
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
271
Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level
271
Changing the Automatic Transaxle Fluid
272
Checking the Parking Brake
273
Checking the Washer Fluid Level
273
Washer Fluid
273
Air Cleaner
274
Climate Control Air Filter
274
Filter Inspection
274
Filter Replacement
274
Blade Inspection
275
Blade Replacement
275
Wiper Blades
275
Front Windshield Wiper Blade
276
Battery
277
For Best Battery Service
277
Battery Recharging
278
Reset Items
279
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures
280
Tire Care
280
Tires and Wheels
280
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
282
How to Check
282
Tire Rotation
283
Tire Replacement
284
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
284
Compact Spare Tire Replacement
285
Wheel Replacement
285
Tire Maintenance
286
Tire Sidewall Labeling
286
Tire Size Designation
286
Tire Traction
286
Checking Tire Life
287
Example Wheel Size Designation
287
Tire Speed Ratings
287
Wheel Size Designation
287
Maximum Load Rating
288
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure
288
Tire Ply Composition and Material
288
Tread Wear
288
Temperature -A, B & C
289
Traction - AA, A, B & C
289
Tire Terminology and Definitions
290
All Season Tires
292
Radial-Ply Tires
292
Summer Tires
292
Blade Type
293
Cartridge Type
293
Fuses
293
Multi Fuse
293
Driver’s Side Panel
294
Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement
294
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement
295
Memory Fuse
295
Engine Compartment Fuse Panel
297
Fuse/Relay Panel Description
297
Instrument Panel Fuse Panel
297
Appearance Care
302
Exterior Care
302
Exterior General Caution
302
Finish Maintenance
302
Finish Damage Repair
303
Waxing
303
Bright-Metal Maintenance
304
Underbody Maintenance
304
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
305
Common Causes of Corrosion
305
Corrosion Protection
305
High-Corrosion Areas
305
Keep Paint and Trim in Good Condition
306
To Help Prevent Corrosion
306
Cleaning the Interior Window Glass
307
Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim
307
Interior Care
307
Interior General Precautions
307
Crankcase Emission Control System
308
Emission Control System
308
Canister
309
Exhaust Emission Control System
309
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
309
Vehicle Modifications
309
Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters
310
Specifications & Consumer Information
311
Bulb Wattage
312
Dimensions
312
Tires and Wheels
313
Recommended Lubricants and Capacities
314
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
315
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
315
Vehicle Certification Label
316
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
316
VIN Label
316
Engine Number
317
Tire Specification and Pressure Label
317
Index
318
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Model
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Language
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