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Special shaped discs

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Low quality discs

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Labeled discs

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the player or changer, do not use

special shaped, low quality or labeled discs such as

those shown in the illustrations.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents4
How to Use the Manual4
Instrument Panel7
Instrument Cluster9
Seat and Steering Wheel17
Exterior Features18
Vehicle View18
Basic Operation20
Driver's Seat21
Tilt Steering Wheel21
Automatic Transmission22
Headlight and Turn Signal Switch23
Wiper Switch24
Instruments and Controls26
Keys and Doors26
- Keys27
  - Flat Key28
  - Starting the Engine Using a Flat Key28
- Engine Immobiliser System31
- Wireless Remote Control32
- Side Doors39
- Back Door41
Switches44
- Headlight Switch45
  - Daytime Running Light System46
  - Automatic Headlight Leveling System47
- Headlight Dimmer and Turn Signal Switch47
- Fog Light Switch48
- Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch49
- Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch50
- Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defogger, and Windshield Wiper Deicer Switch51
- Power Window Switches52
- Emergency Flasher Switch55
- Seat Heater Switches56
Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators58
- Fuel Gauge59
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge60
- Odometer and Trip Meter61
- Tachometer61
- Service Reminder Indicators and Warning Buzzers62
- Cruise Information Display70
- Average Fuel Consumption71
- Instrument Panel Light Control72
- Average Vehicle Speed71
- Driving Time71
- Momentary Fuel Consumption72
Interior Equipment74
- Sun Visors75
- Vanity Mirrors75
- Interior Lights76
- Personal Light77
- Clock78
- Ignition Switch Light78
- Adjusting the Time79
- Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray80
- Outside Temperature Display80
- Power Outlets81
- Rear Console Box82
- Garage Door Opener83
- Glove Box83
  - Programming a Rolling Code System84
  - Erasing the Entire Homelink Memory (All Three Programs)85
  - Operating the Homelink85
  - Reprogramming a Button85
- Cup Holders86
- Overhead Console Box89
- Auxiliary Boxes90
- Luggage Cover91
- Floor Mat92
- Tie-Down Hooks93
- Luggage Stowage Precautions94
Exterior Equipment96
- Fuel Tank Cap98
- Moon Roof99
- To Tilt up the Slide–Opened Moon Roof100
- Operating the Moon Roof from Outside the Vehicle101
Comfort Adjustment104
- Front Seats105
- Rear Seats110
  - Folding down Rear Seatbacks111
  - Seat Belt Hanger112
- Armrests113
- Head Restraints114
- Tilt Steering Wheell115
- Outside Rear View Mirrors116
  - Folding Rear View Mirrors117
  - Power Rear View Mirror Control117
- Inside Rear View Mirror118
- Seat Belts124
- SRS Airbags133
- Child Restraint145
- Driving Position Memory System165
- Setting the Driving Position165
- Recalling the Memorized Position166
Theft Deterrent168
- Testing the Theft Deterrent System170
- Automatic Air Conditioning Controls173
- Air Flow Selection175
- Climate Control176
- Windshield Defogging and Defrosting179
- Air Filter180
- Rear Vents182
- Side Vents182
- Audio System185
- Using Your Audio System187
- Brightness Buttons189
- Tone and Balance189
- Your Cassette Player190
- Your Radio Antenna190
- Radio Operation191
- Your Compact Disc Changer191
- Presetting a Station192
- Selecting a Station193
- Cassette Tape Player Operation194
- Compact Disc Player Operation197
- Playing a Compact Disc199
- Selecting a Desired Disc199
- Searching for a Desired Disc200
- Searching for a Desired Track200
- Repeating a Track or a Disc201
- Selecting a Desired Track201
- Car Audio System Operating Hints202
- If the Player Malfunctions202
- Random Playing202
- Radio Reception203
- Starting and Driving208
- Three-Way Catalytic Converter209
- Engine Exhaust Caution210
- Before Starting the Engine211
- Ignition Switch with Steering Lock212
- Parking Brake213
- Before Cranking214
- How to Start the Engine214
  - Automatic Transmission Operation215
  - Overdrive Switch216
  - Normal Driving217
  - Using Engine Braking218
  - Using the “2” and “L” Positions219
  - Backing up220
  - Parking220
  - Driving in Snow Mode221
  - Good Driving Practice221
  - If You Cannot Shift the Selector Lever out of "P" Position221
- Cruise Control222
  - Setting Operation223
  - Turning on the System223
  - Cancelling the Preset Speed224
  - Resetting to a Faster Speed224
  - Resetting to a Slower Speed224
  - Resuming the Preset Speed224
  - Cruise Control Failure Warning225
- Traction Control System225
  - Normal Driving Mode226
  - Traction Control off Mode226
  - Traction Control System Operation228
- Vehicle Skid Control System230
- Brake Booster231
- Brake System231
  - Anti–Lock Brake System232
  - Brake Assist System234
  - Drum–In–Disc Type Parking Brake System234
- Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators235
- Limited-Slip Differentials235
- Types of Tires236
- Driving Tips238
- Off-Road Vehicle Precautions239
- Break-In Period240
- Operation in Foreign Countries240
- Tips for Driving in Various Conditionss241
- Off-Road Driving Precautions242
- Winter Driving Tips244
- Dinghy Towing245
- Trailer Towing246
  - Hitches248
  - Trailer Ball248
  - Matching Trailer Ball Height to Trailer Coupler Height249
  - Brakes and Safety Chains250
  - Tires250
  - Break–In Schedule251
  - Pre–Towing Safety Check251
  - Trailer Lights251
  - Trailer Towing Tips252
- How to Save Fuel and Make Your Vehicle Last Longer254
- In Case of an Emergency256
- If Your Engine Stalls While Driving257
- If Your Vehicle will Not Start257
  - Jump Starting258
  - Starting a Flooded Engine258
- If Your Vehicle Overheats261
- When the Engine Overheats261
- If You Have a Flat Tire262
  - Access to Spare Tire263
  - Changing Procedure264
- If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck270
- If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed271
  - Towing with a Wheel Lift Type Truck272
  - Using a Flat Bed Truck273
  - Towing with a Sling Type Truck275
  - Emergency Towing276
  - Tips for Towing a Stuck Vehicle277
- If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever278
- If You Lose Your Keys or Lock Yourself out279
- Maintenance280
- Maintenance Requirements281
- General Maintenance282
- Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing285
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs286
  - Service Procedure and Specifications288
  - Vehicle Identification289
  - Engine Compartment Overview291
  - Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions292
  - Checking the Engine Coolant Level293
  - Checking the Engine Oil Level293
  - Parts and Tools293
  - Checking Battery Condition294
  - Checking Brake Fluid294
  - Checking Power Steering Fluid294
  - Checking the Cartridge Type Fuses294
  - Positioning Jack295
  - Engine Servicing298
  - Engine Specifications299
  - Fuel Type302
  - Gasoline Containing Detergent Additives302
  - Octane Rating302
  - Quality Gasoline302
- Facts about Engine Oil Consumption304
- Fuel Pump Shut off System304
- Importance of Engine Oil Level Check305
- Used Engine Oil305
- Checking the Engine Oil Level306
  - Engine Oil Selection307
  - Oil Identification Marks308
- Checking the Engine Coolant Level309
- Coolant Type Selection310
- Checking the Radiator and Condenser311
- Spark Plugs311
- Chassis Specifications313
- Checking Brake Fluid316
- Checking Power Steering Fluid317
- Checking Tire Pressure318
- Rotating Tires319
- Checking and Replacing Tires320
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading321
- Installing Snow Tires and Chains322
- Tire Chain Selection323
- Replacing Wheels324
- Aluminum Wheel Precautions325
- Suspension and Chassis326
- Electrical Components328
- Electrical Parts Specifications329
- Fuses329
- Checking Battery Exterior333
- Battery Recharging Precautions335
- Checking and Replacing the Blade Type Fuses335
- Adding Washer Fluid339
- Checking the Headlight Aim340
- Replacing Light Bulbs341
- Body Specifications345
- Dimensions and Weight345
- Protecting Your Vehicle from Corrosion346
- Washing and Waxing347
- Cleaning the Interior349
- Synthetic Leather Areas (Dash)350
- Carpets, Windows and Seat Belts351
- Gas Station Information354

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