| 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 |
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