Section |
Page |
1. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags |
26 |
Front seats |
27 |
Fore and aft adjustment |
28 |
Seat cushion angle and height adjustment (Power seat only) |
29 |
Reclining the seatback |
30 |
Head restraint adjustment |
31 |
Lumbar support (if equipped) |
32 |
Seat heater (if equipped) |
32 |
Rear seats |
34 |
Rear headrest |
34 |
Folding down the rear seat |
35 |
Seatbelts |
39 |
Seatbelt safety tips |
39 |
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) |
41 |
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) |
41 |
Seatbelt warning light and chime |
42 |
Fastening the seatbelt |
42 |
Seatbelt maintenance |
46 |
Seatbelt extender |
47 |
Front seatbelt pretensioners |
49 |
System monitors |
50 |
System servicing |
51 |
Precautions against vehicle modification |
52 |
Child restraint systems |
53 |
Where to place a child restraint system |
54 |
Choosing a child restraint system |
56 |
Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt |
57 |
Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) |
65 |
Installing a booster seat |
70 |
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) |
72 |
Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’s SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints |
72 |
SRS frontal airbag |
77 |
SRS airbag system monitors |
85 |
SRS airbag system servicing |
86 |
Precautions against vehicle modification |
87 |
2. Keys and doors |
90 |
Keys |
91 |
Key number |
91 |
Door locks |
92 |
Locking and unlocking from the outside |
92 |
Locking and unlocking from the inside |
93 |
Power door locking switches |
94 |
Remote keyless entry system (if equipped) |
96 |
Locking the doors |
97 |
Unlocking the doors |
97 |
Illuminated entry |
98 |
Vehicle finder function |
98 |
Sounding a panic alarm |
98 |
Selecting audible signal operation |
98 |
Replacing the battery |
99 |
Replacing lost transmitters |
100 |
Security system (if equipped) |
104 |
System operation |
104 |
Arming the system |
104 |
Disarming the system |
106 |
Sounding a panic alarm |
107 |
Valet mode |
107 |
Passive arming |
107 |
Child safety locks |
110 |
Windows |
111 |
Power windows |
111 |
Tailgate |
114 |
License plate bracket |
115 |
Switchback door |
116 |
Switchback door indicator light |
120 |
Moonroof (if equipped) |
120 |
Tilting/sliding moonroof |
121 |
Sun shade |
122 |
3. Instruments and controls |
124 |
Ignition switch |
125 |
LOCK |
125 |
ACC |
126 |
ON |
126 |
START |
127 |
Key reminder chime |
127 |
Ignition switch light (if equipped) |
127 |
Key interlock release (AT vehicles) |
127 |
Hazard warning flasher |
128 |
Meters and gauges |
129 |
Speedometer |
129 |
Odometer/Trip meter |
129 |
Tachometer |
130 |
Outside temperature indicator (if equipped) |
130 |
Fuel gauge |
131 |
Temperature gauge |
131 |
Warning and indicator lights |
132 |
Seatbelt warning light and chime |
132 |
SRS airbag system warning light |
133 |
CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp |
133 |
Charge warning light |
134 |
Oil pressure warning light |
135 |
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT vehicles) |
135 |
ABS warning light |
135 |
Brake system warning light |
136 |
Door ajar warning lights |
137 |
Switchback door indicator light |
137 |
Low fuel warning light |
137 |
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) |
137 |
Security system status indicator light (if equipped) |
138 |
Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles) |
138 |
Gear position indicator (Turbo-AT vehicles) |
139 |
Turn signal indicator lights |
139 |
High beam indicator light |
139 |
Cargo lamp indicator light |
139 |
Cruise control set indicator light |
139 |
Clock |
140 |
Light control switch |
141 |
Headlights |
141 |
High/low beam change (dimmer) |
142 |
Headlight flasher |
142 |
Daytime running light system |
143 |
Turn signal lever |
143 |
Illumination brightness control |
144 |
Parking light switch |
145 |
Fog light button |
146 |
Wiper and washer |
146 |
Windshield wiper and washer switches |
148 |
Rear window defogger button |
149 |
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) |
150 |
Mirrors |
151 |
Inside mirror |
151 |
Outside mirrors |
153 |
Tilt steering wheel |
156 |
Horn |
157 |
4. Climate control |
158 |
Ventilator |
159 |
Driver’s side ventilators |
159 |
Center ventilators |
159 |
Front passenger’s side ventilators |
160 |
Air flow selection |
161 |
Manual heating and air conditioning system |
162 |
Control panel |
162 |
Heater operation |
164 |
Air conditioner operation |
167 |
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner |
168 |
Air filtration system (if equipped) |
170 |
5. Audio |
172 |
Antenna system |
173 |
Pillar mounted antenna (Non-turbo models) |
173 |
Roof mounted antenna (Turbo models) |
173 |
FM reception |
174 |
Installation of accessories |
175 |
Audio set |
175 |
Type A audio set |
175 |
Type B audio set |
176 |
In-dash 6 CD auto changer (Optional audio unit – if equipped) |
176 |
AM/FM radio with CD player |
177 |
Radio operation |
177 |
Compact disc player operation |
182 |
CD changer control (if optional in dash CD changer is connected) |
184 |
Type B audio set (if equipped) |
188 |
Radio operation |
188 |
Built-in CD changer operation |
194 |
In-dash 6 CD auto changer (if equipped) |
198 |
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc |
201 |
6. Interior and exterior equipments |
204 |
Interior light |
205 |
Dome light |
205 |
Map light |
206 |
Sun visors |
206 |
Vanity mirror (if equipped) |
207 |
Storage compartment |
207 |
Glove box |
208 |
Center console |
208 |
Rear center console |
209 |
Coin compartment |
209 |
Cup holder |
210 |
Front cup holder |
210 |
Rear passenger’s cup holder |
211 |
Accessory power outlet |
211 |
Cigarette lighter socket |
212 |
Use with a cigarette lighter |
213 |
Using as an accessory power outlet |
214 |
Ashtray |
215 |
Convenience hook |
216 |
Coat hook |
216 |
Cargo net hooks |
216 |
Floor mat (if equipped) |
218 |
Cargo bed |
219 |
Cargo tie-down hooks |
220 |
Bed extender (if equipped) |
220 |
Operation |
221 |
Bed extender removal |
222 |
Cargo lamp |
223 |
Soft bed cover (if equipped) |
224 |
Securing the cover |
224 |
Cover removal |
225 |
Cover reinstallation |
226 |
Roof rail and crossbar |
227 |
Installing carrying attachments on the crossbars |
228 |
Removal and installation of the crossbars |
228 |
Sport activity lights (if equipped) |
233 |
7. Starting and operating |
236 |
Fuel |
237 |
Fuel requirements |
237 |
Fuel filler door and cap |
239 |
State emission testing (U.S. only) |
242 |
Preparing to drive |
244 |
Starting the engine |
244 |
Manual transmission vehicle |
244 |
Automatic transmission vehicle |
245 |
Stopping the engine |
247 |
Manual transmission |
247 |
Shifting speeds |
248 |
Driving tips |
249 |
Automatic transmission (Non-turbo models) |
250 |
Selector lever |
251 |
Driving tips |
254 |
Shift lock release |
255 |
Automatic transmission (Turbo models) |
256 |
Selector lever |
257 |
Selector lever reverse inhibiting function |
260 |
Selection of SPORTSHIFT mode (manual mode) |
262 |
Driving tips |
264 |
Shift lock release |
265 |
Limited slip differential (LSD) |
266 |
Power steering |
266 |
Braking |
267 |
Braking tips |
267 |
Brake system |
267 |
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators |
268 |
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) |
268 |
ABS system self-check |
269 |
ABS warning light |
269 |
Parking your vehicle |
271 |
Cruise control |
273 |
To set cruise control |
273 |
To temporarily cancel the cruise control |
274 |
To turn off the cruise control |
275 |
To change the cruising speed |
275 |
Cruise control set indicator light |
276 |
8. Driving tips |
278 |
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) |
279 |
Fuel economy hints |
279 |
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) |
280 |
Catalytic converter |
281 |
Periodic inspections |
283 |
Driving in foreign countries |
283 |
Driving tips for AWD vehicles |
284 |
Off road driving |
286 |
Winter driving |
288 |
Operation during cold weather |
288 |
Driving on snowy and icy roads |
290 |
Corrosion protection |
291 |
Snow tires |
291 |
Tire chains |
292 |
Rocking the vehicle |
293 |
Loading your vehicle |
293 |
Vehicle capacity weight |
295 |
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) |
296 |
Trailer hitch (if equipped) |
297 |
Connecting a trailer |
297 |
When you do not tow a trailer |
301 |
Trailer towing |
301 |
Warranties and maintenance |
301 |
Maximum load limits |
302 |
Trailer hitches |
307 |
Connecting a trailer |
307 |
Trailer towing tips |
310 |
9. In case of emergency |
314 |
If you park your vehicle in an emergency |
315 |
Jack and tools |
316 |
Location of jack and tools |
316 |
Removing jack and tool bag |
316 |
Restoring jack and tools |
318 |
Spare tire |
320 |
Removing the spare tire |
320 |
Re-storage of spare tire |
322 |
Temporary spare tire |
323 |
Using the temporary spare tire |
323 |
Flat tires |
325 |
Changing a flat tire |
325 |
Jump starting |
331 |
How to jump start |
332 |
Engine overheating |
334 |
If steam is coming from the engine compartment |
334 |
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment |
334 |
Towing |
335 |
Towing and tie-down hooks |
336 |
Using a flat-bed truck |
340 |
Towing with all wheels on the ground |
340 |
Moonroof – if the moonroof cannot be closed |
341 |
10. Appearance care |
344 |
Exterior care |
345 |
Washing |
345 |
Waxing and polishing |
346 |
Cleaning aluminum wheels |
347 |
Cleaning fog light lens |
347 |
Corrosion protection |
348 |
Most common causes of corrosion |
348 |
To help prevent corrosion |
348 |
Cleaning the interior |
349 |
Seat fabric |
349 |
Leather seat materials |
349 |
Synthetic leather upholstery |
350 |
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, switches, combination meter, and other plastic surfaces |
350 |
11. Maintenance and service |
352 |
Maintenance schedule |
354 |
Maintenance precautions |
354 |
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment |
355 |
When you do checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running |
356 |
Engine hood |
356 |
Engine compartment overview |
359 |
Non-turbo models |
359 |
Turbo models |
360 |
Engine oil |
361 |
Checking the oil level |
361 |
Changing the oil and oil filter |
363 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
366 |
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions |
367 |
Cooling system |
368 |
Hose and connections |
369 |
Engine coolant |
369 |
Air cleaner element |
374 |
Replacing the air cleaner element |
374 |
Spark plugs |
376 |
Recommended spark plugs |
377 |
Drive belts |
377 |
Manual transmission oil |
378 |
Checking the oil level |
378 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
379 |
Automatic transmission fluid |
380 |
Checking the fluid level |
380 |
Recommended fluid |
382 |
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) |
383 |
Checking the oil level |
383 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
383 |
Rear differential gear oil |
384 |
Checking the gear oil level |
384 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
386 |
Power steering fluid |
387 |
Checking the fluid level |
387 |
Recommended fluid |
388 |
Brake fluid |
389 |
Checking the fluid level |
389 |
Recommended brake fluid |
390 |
Clutch fluid (MT vehicles) |
390 |
Checking the fluid level |
390 |
Recommended clutch fluid |
391 |
Brake booster |
392 |
Brake pedal |
392 |
Checking the brake pedal free play |
392 |
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance |
393 |
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles) |
393 |
Checking the clutch function |
393 |
Checking the clutch pedal free play |
394 |
Replacement of brake pad and lining |
394 |
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings |
395 |
Parking brake stroke |
396 |
Tires and wheels |
396 |
Types of tires |
396 |
Tire inspection |
397 |
Tire pressures and wear |
397 |
Wheel balance |
400 |
Wear indicators |
400 |
Tire rotation |
401 |
Tire replacement |
401 |
Wheel replacement |
402 |
Aluminum wheels |
403 |
Windshield washer fluid |
403 |
Replacement of windshield wiper blades |
404 |
Battery |
407 |
Fuses |
408 |
Main fuse |
411 |
Installation of accessories |
411 |
Replacing bulbs |
412 |
Headlight |
415 |
Front fog light |
419 |
Front turn signal light, parking light and side marker light |
420 |
Rear combination lights |
421 |
Tail light (on the tailgate) |
423 |
License plate light |
425 |
Map light, dome light and door step light |
427 |
High mount stop and cargo light assembly |
428 |
Sport activity lights (if equipped) |
430 |
12. Specifications |
432 |
Specifications |
433 |
Dimensions |
433 |
Engine |
433 |
Electrical system |
434 |
Capacities |
434 |
Tires |
435 |
Wheel alignment |
435 |
Fuses and circuits |
436 |
Fuse panel located behind the coin tray |
436 |
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment |
437 |
Bulb chart |
439 |
Vehicle identification |
440 |
13. Consumer information and Reporting safety defects |
442 |
Tire information |
443 |
Tire labeling |
443 |
Recommended tire inflation pressure |
446 |
Glossary of tire terminology |
447 |
Tire care – maintenance and safety practices |
449 |
Vehicle load limit – how to determine |
449 |
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities |
454 |
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires |
454 |
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit |
454 |
Uniform tire quality grading standards |
455 |
Treadwear |
455 |
Traction AA, A, B, C |
456 |
Temperature A, B, C |
456 |
Reporting safety defects (USA) |
457 |