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Interior and exterior equipments vided). Rear crossbar: 0 in (0 mm) UB6050BA UB6049BB Install the rear crossbar in the same manner as the front crossbar. NOTE The rear crossbar should be positioned just in front of the rear radius in the roof rail. Before each use of the roof crossbar, make sure the four T-30 crossbar clamp screws have been checked, and retightened if necessary to 35 lbf·in (4.0 N·m, 0.41 kgf·m), as outlined in Step #5 above. - CONTINUED - 6-29

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