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Maintenance
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Install the ne
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Table of Contents
5
Index
5
Spare Tire
11
Introduction Contents
14
How to Use this Manual
15
Introduction
15
Fuel Requirements
16
Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol
16
Do Not Use Methanol
17
Fuel Additives
17
Operation in Foreign Countries
17
Vehicle Break-In Process
18
Vehicle Handling Instructions
18
Use of MTBE
17
Symbols
19
Your Vehicle at a Glance Contents
20
Interior Overview
21
Your Vehicle at a Glance
21
Instrument Panel Overview
22
Engine Compartment
23
Safety Features of Your Vehicle Contents
24
Seats
25
Driver Responsibility for Passengers
26
Driver’s Seat
26
Loose Objects
26
Uprighting Seat
26
Forward and Backward
27
Front Seat Adjustment - Manual
27
Rear Seatbacks
27
Front Seat Adjustment - Power
28
Seat Height (for Driver’s Seat)
28
Seatback Angle
28
Headrest
30
Lumbar Support (for Driver’s Seat)
30
Seat Heater
32
Seat Heater with Air Ventilation
33
Seat Heater Burns
34
Rear Seat Adjustment
35
Seatback Angle (2Nd Row Seat)
35
Seatback Pocket
35
Folding the Rear Seat
36
Double Folding
37
Cargo
40
Cargo Loading
40
Adjusting the Height up and down
41
Removal
41
Armrest
42
Seat Belt Restraint System
43
Seat Belts
43
Seat Belt Warning
44
Driver's 3-Point System
45
Front Passenger and Rear Seat 3-Point System
47
Stowing the Rear Seat Belt
48
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt
49
Infant or Small Child
52
Seat Belt Precautions
52
Larger Children
53
Shoulder Belts on Small Children
53
Do Not Lie down
54
Injured Person
54
One Person Per Belt
54
Restraint of Pregnant Women
54
Care of Seat Belts
55
Keep Belts Clean and Dry
55
Periodic Inspection
55
When to Replace Seat Belts
55
Child Restraint System
56
Child Seat Installation
58
Using a Child Restraint System
58
Placing a Passenger Seat Belt into the Auto Lock Mode
59
Auto Lock Mode
60
Securing a Child Restraint Seat with Tether Anchor System
61
Tether Strap
61
Child Restraint Check
62
Securing a Child Restraint Seat with Child Seat Lower Anchor System
62
LATCH Lower Anchors
63
Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System
64
How Does the Air Bag System Operate
65
Do Not Install a Child Restraint on the Front Passenger’s Seat
66
Noise and Smoke
66
Air Bag Warning Light
67
Curtain Air Bag
68
SRS Components and Functions
68
Occupant Detection System (ODS)
70
Main Components of Occupant Detection System
71
Condition and Operation in the Front Passenger ODS
72
Driver's and Passenger's Front Air Bag
76
Occupant Detection System
77
Side Impact Air Bag
80
Curtain Air Bag
82
Air Bag Collision Sensors
83
Inflation and Non-Infla-Tion Conditions of the Air Bag
83
Air Bag Inflation Conditions
84
Air Bag Non-Inflation Conditions
85
SRS Care
88
Additional Safety Precautions
89
Adding Equipment to or Modifying Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
90
Air Bag Warning Label
90
Features of Your Vehicle Contents
91
Ignition Key
92
Key Operations
92
Keys
92
Record Your Key Number
92
Immobilizer System
93
To Activate the Immobilizer System
93
To Deactivate the Immobilizer System
93
Limp Home (Override) Procedure
95
Remote Keyless Entry
96
Remote Keyless Entry System Operations
96
Battery Replacement
97
Transmitter Precautions
97
Smart Key
99
Smart Key Functions
99
Locking
100
Start-Up
100
Tailgate Unlocking
100
Unlocking
100
Restrictions in Handling Keys
101
Smart Key Precautions
101
Armed Stage
103
Theft-Alarm System
103
Disarmed Stage
104
Theft-Alarm Stage
104
Door Locks
105
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle
105
Door Lock Malfunction
106
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle
106
Doors
107
Unattended Children
107
Unlocked Vehicles
107
With Central Door Lock Switch
107
Auto Door Lock/Unlock Feature
108
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
108
Impact Sensing Door Unlock System
108
Speed Sensing Door Lock System
108
Closing the Tailgate
109
Exhaust Fumes
109
Opening the Tailgate
109
Tailgate
109
Emergency Tailgate Safety Release
110
Rear Cargo Area
110
Auto down Window
112
Power Windows
112
Window Opening and Closing
112
Auto Up/Down Window
113
Power Window Lock Button
114
Windows
114
Closing the Hood
115
Opening the Hood
115
Closing the Fuel Filler Lid
117
Fuel Filler Lid
117
Opening the Fuel Filler Lid
117
Refueling
117
Refueling Dangers
118
Emergency Fuel Filler Lid Release
119
Panoramic Sunroof
120
Automatic Reversal
121
Sliding the Sunroof
121
Sunroof
122
Tilting the Sunroof
122
Resetting the Sunroof
123
Roller Blind
123
Activating or Deactivating the Easy Access Function
124
Driver Position Memory System
124
Easy Access Function
124
Storing Positions into Memory Using the Buttons on the Door
124
Recalling Positions from Memory
125
Reverse Parking Aid Function
125
Power Steering
126
Steering Wheel
126
Tilt Steering
126
Heated Steering Wheel
127
Horn
128
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
129
Electrochromic Mirror (ECM)
129
Inside Rearview Mirror
129
Mirrors
129
Electrochromic Mirror with Homelink System
130
Homelink Wireless Control System
131
Programming
131
Erasing Programmed Homelink Buttons
133
Operating Homelink
133
Rolling Code Programming
133
Accessories
134
Canadian Programming Garage and Gate Openers
134
Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
134
Outside Rearview Mirror
135
Rearview Mirrors
135
Folding the Outside Rearview Mirror
136
Remote Control
136
Electric Type
137
Instrument Cluster
138
Gauges
139
Instrument Panel Illumination
139
Speedometer
139
Tachometer
139
Engine Temperature Gauge
140
Fuel Gauge
141
Odometer/Tripmeter/Trip Computer
141
Average Speed
144
Driving Time
144
Ecominder Indicator ECO ON/OFF Mode
144
Ecominder Indicator
145
ECOMINDER Warning
145
Warnings and Indicators
145
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
146
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
147
Front Fog Light Indicator
147
High Beam Indicator
147
Turn Signal Indicator
147
Low Brake Fluid Level Warning
148
Parking Brake and Brake Fluid Warning Light
148
Parking Brake Warning Chime
148
Charging System Warning Light
149
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
149
Shift Pattern Indicator
149
Tailgate Open Warning Light
149
Immobilizer Indicator
150
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
150
Malfunction Indicator Light
150
Cruise Indicators
151
DBC (Downhill Brake Control) Indicator
151
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Indicator
151
ESC off Indicator
151
4WD LOCK Indicator
152
4WD System Warning Light
152
KEY out Indicator
152
Key Reminder Warning Chime
152
Operation of the Rear Parking Assist System
153
Rear Parking Assist System
153
Non-Operational Conditions of Rear Parking Assist System
154
Types of Warning Sound
154
Rear Parking Assist System Precautions
155
Self-Diagnosis
155
Hazard Warning Flasher
156
Rearview Camera
156
Battery Saver Function
157
Headlight Escort Function
157
Headlight Welcome Function
157
Lighting
157
Headlight Position
158
Lighting Control
158
Parking Light Position
158
Auto Light Position
159
High Beam Operation
159
One-Touch Lane Change Function
160
Turn Signals and Lane Change Signals
160
Daytime Running Light
161
Front Fog Light
161
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
162
Windshield Wiper/Washer
162
Wipers and Washers
162
Front Windshield Washers
163
Front Windshield Wipers
163
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
164
Interior Lights
165
Automatic Turn off Function
165
Room Lamp
165
Luggage Lamp
166
Map Lamp
166
Vanity Mirror Lamp
166
Defroster
167
Outside Rearview Mirror Defroster
167
Rear Window Defroster
167
Wiper Deicer
167
Manual Climate Control System
168
Heating and Air Conditioning
169
Mode Selection
170
Air Intake Control
171
Instrument Panel Vents
171
Temperature Control
171
Fan Speed Control
172
Recirculated Air Position
172
3Rd Row Air Conditioning
173
Air Conditioning
173
Heating
174
System Operation
174
Ventilation
174
Air Conditioning System Operation Tips
175
Checking the Amount of Air Conditioner Refrigerant
176
Checking the Amount of Compressor Lubricant
176
Climate Control Air Filter
176
Automatic Climate Control System
177
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning
178
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
179
Defrost-Level
180
Adjusting the Driver and Passenger Side Temperature Equally
181
Adjusting the Driver and Passenger Side Temperature Individually
181
Outside Thermometer
181
Temperature Conversion
181
OFF Mode
184
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
185
Windshield Heating
185
To Defog Inside Windshield
186
To Defrost Outside Windshield
186
Defogging Logic
187
Center Console Storage
188
Flammable Materials
188
Glove Box
188
Storage Compartments
188
Luggage Box
189
Sunglass Holder
189
Cup Holder
190
Interior Features
190
Power Outlet
191
Sunvisor
191
Clock
192
Floor Mat Anchor(S)
193
Luggage Net Holder
193
Exterior Features
195
Roof Rack
195
Antenna
196
Audio System
196
Steering Wheel Audio Control
197
AM Radio Reception
198
Aux, USB and Ipod Port
198
FM Radio Reception
198
How Vehicle Audio Works
198
FM Radio Station
199
Satellite Radio Reception
200
Care of Disc
201
Using a Cellular Phone or a Two-Way Radio
201
Radio, Set Up, Volume Control
202
Using Radio, Setup, Volume and Audio Control
203
CD
205
Using CD Player
206
Aux/Usb
208
Using USB Device
211
Ipod
212
Using Ipod
214
Satellite Radio Channels
215
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)
215
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Information
215
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Service
215
SIRIUS Satellite Radio
216
Activation
217
Using SIRIUS Satellite Radio
217
Bluetooth Language Setting
220
Bluetooth Phone Operation
220
General Features
220
What Is Bluetooth?
220
Bluetooth Audio Music Streaming
221
Receiving a Phone Call
221
Talking on the Phone
221
Pairing a Phone
222
Phone Setup
222
Changing Priority
223
Connecting a Phone
223
Deleting a Phone
223
Advanced Menu
224
Contacts Sync
224
Incoming Volume
224
Voice Recognition Activation
224
Calling by Name
225
Making a Phone Call
225
Menu Tree
225
Adding Entry by Voice
226
Phone Book (In-Vehicle)
226
Adding Entry by Phone
227
Bluetooth Audio Speaker Adaptation
227
Changing Name
227
Deleting Name
227
Key Matrix
228
Driving Your Vehicle Contents
229
Driving Your Vehicle
230
Before Driving
231
Before Entering Vehicle
231
Before Starting
231
Necessary Inspections
231
Driving under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
232
Illuminated Ignition Switch
232
Key Positions
232
Ignition Switch
233
Ignition Switch Position
233
Starting the Engine
234
Engine Start/Stop Button
235
ENGINE START/STOP Button Position
235
Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP Button
235
Starting the Engine with a Smart Key
237
Manual Transaxle
240
Manual Transaxle Operation
240
Downshifting
241
Using the Clutch
241
Good Driving Practices
242
Automatic Transaxle
243
Automatic Transaxle Operation
243
Automatic Transaxle
244
Transaxle Ranges
244
Shift Lock System
246
Shift-Lock Override
246
Ignition Key Interlock System
247
Moving up a Steep Grade from a Standing Start
248
Four Wheel Drive
249
Off Road Driving
249
Tight Corner Brake Effect
249
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Transfer Mode Selection
250
For Safe Four-Wheel Drive Operation
251
Four-Wheel Driving
251
Hills
251
4Wd
252
Driving through Water
252
Wind Danger
252
Jacked Vehicle
253
Dynamometer Testing
254
Brake System
255
In the Event of Brake Failure
255
Power Brakes
255
Applying the Parking Brake
256
Brake Wear
256
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
256
Parking Brake
256
Releasing the Parking Brake
257
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
258
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
260
ESC Operation
261
ESC Operation off
262
Indicator Light
262
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
263
ESC off Usage
263
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
263
Good Braking Practices
265
Cruise Control System
267
To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed
268
To Set Cruise Control Speed
268
To Cancel Cruise Control, Do One of the Following
269
To Decrease the Cruising Speed
269
To Temporarily Accelerate with the Cruise Control on
269
To Resume Cruising Speed at more than 40 Km/H
270
To Turn Cruise Control off
270
Economical Operation
271
Engine off During Motion
272
Abs
273
Hazardous Driving Conditions
273
Reducing the Risk of a Rollover
273
Special Driving Conditions
273
Rocking the Vehicle
274
Rollover
274
Driving at Night
275
Smooth Cornering
275
Spinning Tires
275
Driving in Flooded Areas
276
Driving in the Rain
276
Drive Belt
277
Fuel, Engine Coolant and Engine Oil
277
Highway Driving
277
Tires
277
Snow Tire Size
278
Snow Tires
278
Snowy or Icy Conditions
278
Winter Driving
278
Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if Necessary
279
Check Battery and Cables
279
Check Spark Plugs and Ignition System
279
Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol Coolant
279
Carry Emergency Equipment
280
Don't Let Ice and Snow Accumulate Underneath
280
Don’t Let Your Parking Brake Freeze
280
Trailer Towing
281
Weight Limits
281
Hitches
282
Safety Chains
282
Trailer Brakes
282
Backing up
283
Driving with a Trailer
283
Following Distance
283
Passing
283
Driving on Grades
284
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
284
Parking on Hills
285
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
286
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
287
Weight of the Trailer
288
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
288
Trailer
289
Seating Capacity
290
Tire and Loading Information Label
290
Vehicle Capacity Weight
290
Vehicle Load Limit
290
Cargo Capacity
291
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
291
Towing Capacity
291
Certification Label
293
Over Loading
293
Loose Cargo
294
Vehicle Weight Glossary
295
What to Do in an Emergency Contents
296
In Case of an Emergency While Driving
297
Road Warning
297
If the Engine will Not Start
298
Emergency Starting
299
Jump Starting
299
Jump Starting Procedure
300
Push-Starting
300
If the Engine Overheats
301
Changing Tires
302
If Your Have a Flat Tire
302
Jack and Tools
302
Jacking Instructions
302
Removing and Storing the Spare Tire
303
Changing Tires
304
Changing a Tire
305
Jack Location
306
Wheel Nut Tightening Torque
307
Inadequate Spare Tire Pressure
308
Wheel Studs
308
Important - Use of Compact Spare Tire
309
Towing
311
Towing Service
311
Emergency Towing
312
Emergency Towing Precautions
314
Maintenance Contents
315
Maintenance Services
319
Owner Maintenance Precautions
319
Owner’s Responsibility
319
Maintenance Work
320
Owner Maintenance
320
Owner Maintenance Schedule
320
At Least Monthly
321
At Least Once a Year
321
At Least Twice a Year
321
While Operating Your Vehicle
321
Normal Maintenance Schedule
322
Maintenance under Severe Usage Conditions
327
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items
329
Checking the Engine Oil Level
332
Engine Oil
332
Radiator Hose
332
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
333
Checking the Coolant Level
333
Engine Coolant
333
Removing Radiator Cap
333
Recommended Engine Coolant
334
Changing the Coolant
335
Coolant
335
Radiator Cap
335
Brake/Clutch Fluid
336
Checking the Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
336
Loss of Brake/Clutch Fluid
336
Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level
337
Checking the Power Steering Hose
337
Power Steering Fluid
337
Checking the Parking Brake
338
Checking the Washer Fluid Level
338
Washer Fluid
338
Air Cleaner
339
Filter Replacement
339
Filter Inspection
341
Blade Inspection
343
Blade Replacement
343
Wiper Blades
343
Front Windshield Wiper Blade
344
Rear Window Wiper Blade
345
Battery
347
Battery Dangers
347
For Best Battery Service
347
Battery Recharging
348
Reset Items
349
Tire Care
350
Tire Underinflation
350
Tires and Wheels
350
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
351
How to Check
351
Tire Rotation
352
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
353
Tire Replacement
354
Compact Spare Tire Replacement
355
Tire Maintenance
355
Tire Traction
355
Wheel Replacement
355
Tire Sidewall Labeling
356
Tire Age
357
Tire Temperature
359
Fuse Replacement
363
Fuses
363
Inner Panel Fuse Replacement
364
Engine Compartment Fuse Replacement
365
Memory Fuse
365
Multi Fuse
366
Fuse/Relay Panel Description
367
Inner Fuse Panel
368
Engine Compartment Fuse Panel
370
Appearance Care
372
Exterior Care
372
Exterior General Caution
372
Finish Maintenance
372
Bright-Metal Maintenance
373
Finish Damage Repair
373
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
374
Underbody Maintenance
374
Corrosion Protection
375
Don't Neglect the Interior
376
Keep Paint and Trim in Good Condition
376
Keep Your Garage Dry
376
Keep Your Vehicle Clean
376
Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing
377
Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim
377
Interior Care
377
Interior General Precautions
377
Crankcase Emission Control System
378
Emission Control System
378
Evaporative Emission Control System
378
Canister
379
Exhaust Emission Control System
379
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
379
Vehicle Modifications
379
Fire
380
Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters
380
Specifications and Consumer Information Contents
381
Bulb Wattage
382
Dimensions
382
Tires and Wheels
383
Recommended Lubricants and Capacities
384
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
386
Vehicle Certification Label
387
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
387
Engine Number
388
Tire Specification and Pressure Label
388
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Language
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