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Driving tips or mud, depress the accelerator pedal slightly and move the selector lever back and forth between "D" and "R" repeatedly. Do not race the engine. For the best possible traction, avoid spinning the wheels when trying to free the vehicle. When the road surface is extremely slippery, you can obtain better traction by starting the vehicle with the transmission in 2nd than 1st (both for MT and AT). Refer to the "Automatic transmission" section in chapter 7 for information on holding the transmission in 2nd position. Loading your vehicle Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo bed. Doing so may result in serious injury. HS8005BA " Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengers in the 8-16

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	52
Where to place a child restraint system	54
Choosing a child restraint system	56
Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt	56
Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH)	64
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	76
SRS airbag system monitors	84
SRS airbag system servicing	85
Precautions against vehicle modification	86
2. Keys and doors	88
Keys	89
Key number	89
Door locks	90
Locking and unlocking from the outside	90
Locking and unlocking from the inside	91
Power door locking switches	92
Remote keyless entry system (if equipped)	94
Locking the doors	95
Unlocking the doors	95
Illuminated entry	96
Vehicle finder function	96
Sounding a panic alarm	96
Selecting audible signal operation	96
Replacing the battery	97
Replacing lost transmitters	98
Security system (if equipped)	102
System operation	102
Arming the system	102
Disarming the system	104
Sounding a panic alarm	105
Valet mode	105
Passive arming	105
Child safety locks	109
Windows	110
Power windows	110
Tailgate	113
License plate bracket	114
Switchback door	115
Switchback door indicator light	119
Moonroof (if equipped)	119
Tilting/sliding moonroof	120
Sun shade	121
3. Instruments and controls	122
Ignition switch	123
LOCK	123
ACC	124
ON	124
START	125
Key reminder chime	125
Ignition switch light (if equipped)	125
Key interlock release (AT vehicles only)	125
Hazard warning flasher	126
Meters and gauges	127
Speedometer	127
Odometer/Trip meter	127
Tachometer	128
Outside temperature indicator (if equipped)	128
Fuel gauge	129
Temperature gauge	129
Warning and indicator lights	130
Seatbelt warning light and chime	130
SRS airbag system warning light	131
CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp	131
Charge warning light	132
Oil pressure warning light	132
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles)	133
ABS warning light	133
Brake system warning light	134
Door ajar warning lights	134
Switchback door indicator light	135
Low fuel warning light	135
Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles)	135
Security system status indicator light (if equipped)	135
Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles)	136
Gear position indicator (AT vehicles)	136
Turn signal indicator lights	136
High beam indicator light	137
Cargo lamp indicator light	137
Cruise control set indicator light	137
Clock	137
Light control switch	138
Headlights	138
High/low beam change (dimmer)	139
Headlight flasher	139
Daytime running light system	140
Turn signal lever	140
Illumination brightness control	141
Parking light switch	142
Fog light switch	143
Wiper and washer	143
Windshield wiper and washer switches	145
Rear window defogger switch	146
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)	147
Mirrors	148
Inside mirror	148
Outside mirrors	150
Tilt steering wheel	153
Horn	154
4. Climate control	156
Ventilator	157
Driver’s side ventilators	157
Center ventilators	157
Front passenger’s side ventilators	158
Air flow selection	159
Manual heating and air conditioning system	160
Control panel	160
Heater operation	162
Air conditioner operation	165
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner	166
Air filtration system (if equipped)	168
5. Audio	170
Antenna system	171
Pillar mounted antenna	171
Roof mounted antenna	171
FM reception	172
Installation of accessories	173
Audio set	173
Type A audio set	173
Type B audio set	174
In-dash 6 CD auto changer (Optional audio unit – if equipped)	174
AM/FM radio with CD player	175
Radio operation	175
Compact disc player operation	180
CD changer control (If optional in dash CD changer is connected)	182
Type B audio set (if equipped)	186
Radio operation	186
Built-in CD changer operation	192
In-dash 6 CD auto changer (if equipped)	196
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc (CD)	199
6. Interior and exterior equipments	202
Interior light	203
Dome light	203
Map light	204
Sun visors	204
Vanity mirror (if equipped)	205
Storage compartment	205
Glove box	206
Center console	206
Rear center console	207
Coin compartment	207
Cup holder	208
Front cup holder	208
Rear passenger’s cup holder	209
Cigarette lighter socket	209
Use with a cigarette lighter	210
Using as an accessory power outlet	211
Ashtray	212
Convenience hook	213
Coat hook	213
Cargo net hooks	213
Floor mat (if equipped)	215
Cargo bed	216
Cargo tie-down hooks	217
Bed extender (if equipped)	217
Operation	218
Bed extender removal	219
Cargo lamp	220
Bed cover (if equipped)	221
Securing the cover	221
Cover removal	222
Cover reinstallation	223
Roof rail and crossbar	224
Installing carrying attachments on the crossbars	225
Removal and installation of the crossbars	225
Sport activity lights (if equipped)	230
7. Starting and operating	232
Fuel	233
Fuel requirements	233
Fuel filler door and cap	235
State emission testing (U.S. only)	237
Preparing to drive	239
Starting the engine	240
Starting the engine for a manual transmission vehicle	240
Starting the engine for an automatic transmission vehicle	240
Starting the engine during cold weather below –4°F (–20°C)	241
Starting a flooded engine	241
Stopping the engine	242
Manual transmission	242
Shifting speeds	243
Driving tips	244
Automatic transmission (BAJA, BAJA-Sport)	245
Selector lever	246
Driving tips	249
Shift lock release	250
Automatic transmission (with SPORTSHIFT mode – BAJA-Turbo)	251
Selector lever	252
Selection of SPORTSHIFT mode (manual mode)	256
Driving tips	258
Shift lock release	259
Limited slip differential (LSD)	260
Power steering	260
Braking	261
Braking tips	261
Brake system	261
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators	262
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)	262
ABS system self-check	263
ABS warning light	263
Parking your vehicle	265
Cruise control	267
To set cruise control	267
To temporarily cancel the cruise control	268
To turn off the cruise control	269
To change the cruising speed	269
8. Driving tips	272
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)	273
Fuel economy hints	273
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)	274
Catalytic converter	275
Periodic inspections	277
Driving in foreign countries	277
Driving tips for AWD vehicles	278
Off road driving	280
Winter driving	282
Operation during cold weather	282
Driving on snowy and icy roads	284
Corrosion protection	285
Snow tires	285
Tire chains	286
Rocking the vehicle	286
Loading your vehicle	287
Vehicle capacity weight	289
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)	290
Trailer hitch (if equipped)	291
Connecting a trailer	291
When you do not tow a trailer	295
Trailer towing	295
Warranties and maintenance	295
Maximum load limits	296
Trailer hitches	301
Connecting a trailer	301
Trailer towing tips	304
9. In case of emergency	308
If you park your vehicle in an emergency	309
Jack and tools	310
Location of jack and tools	310
Removing jack and tool bag	311
Restoring jack and tools	312
Spare tire	314
Removing the spare tire	314
Re-storage of spare tire	316
Temporary spare tire	317
Using the temporary spare tire	317
Flat tires	319
Changing a flat tire	319
Jump starting	325
How to jump start	326
Engine overheating	328
If steam is coming from the engine compartment	328
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment	328
Towing	329
Towing and tie-down hooks	330
Using a flat-bed truck	334
Towing with all wheels on the ground	334
Moonroof – if the moonroof cannot be closed	335
10. Appearance care	338
Exterior care	339
Washing	339
Waxing and polishing	340
Cleaning aluminum wheels	341
Cleaning fog light lens	341
Corrosion protection	342
Most common causes of corrosion	342
To help prevent corrosion	342
Cleaning the interior	343
Seat fabric	343
Leather seat materials	343
Synthetic leather upholstery	344
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, switches, combination meter, and other plastic surfaces	344
11. Maintenance and service	346
Maintenance schedule	348
Maintenance precautions	348
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment	349
When you do checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running	350
Engine hood	350
Engine compartment overview	353
Non-turbo models	353
Turbo models	354
Engine oil	355
Checking the oil level	355
Changing the oil and oil filter	356
Recommended grade and viscosity	359
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions	360
Cooling system	361
Hose and connections	362
Engine coolant	362
Air cleaner element	366
Replacing the air cleaner element	366
Spark plugs	369
Recommended spark plugs	369
Drive belts	370
Manual transmission oil	371
Checking the oil level	371
Recommended grade and viscosity	372
Automatic transmission fluid	373
Checking the fluid level	373
Recommended fluid	375
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles)	375
Checking the oil level	375
Recommended grade and viscosity	376
Rear differential gear oil	377
Checking the gear oil level	377
Recommended grade and viscosity	379
Power steering fluid	380
Checking the fluid level	380
Recommended fluid	381
Brake fluid	381
Checking the fluid level	381
Recommended brake fluid	382
Clutch fluid (MT vehicles)	383
Checking the fluid level	383
Recommended clutch fluid	384
Brake booster	384
Brake pedal	385
Checking the brake pedal free play	385
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance	385
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles)	386
Checking the clutch function	386
Checking the clutch pedal free play	386
Replacement of brake pad and lining	387
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings	387
Parking brake stroke	388
Tires and wheels	389
Types of tires	389
Tire inspection	389
Tire pressures and wear	390
Wheel balance	392
Wear indicators	393
Tire rotation	394
Tire replacement	394
Wheel replacement	395
Aluminum wheels	396
Windshield washer fluid	396
Replacement of windshield wiper blades	397
Battery	400
Fuses	401
Main fuse	404
Installation of accessories	404
Replacing bulbs	405
Headlight	408
Front fog light	412
Front turn signal light, parking light and side marker light	413
Rear combination lights	414
Tail light (on the tailgate)	416
License plate light	418
Map light, dome light and door step light	420
High mount stop and cargo light assembly	421
Sport activity lights (if equipped)	423
12. Specifications	424
Specifications	425
Dimensions	425
Engine	425
Electrical system	426
Capacities	426
Tires	427
Wheel alignment	427
Fuses and circuits	428
Fuse panel located behind the coin tray	428
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment	429
Bulb chart	431
Vehicle identification	432
13. Consumer information and Reporting safety defects	434
Tire information	435
Tire labeling	435
Recommended tire inflation pressure	438
Glossary of tire terminology	439
Tire care – maintenance and safety practices	441
Vehicle load limit – how to determine	441
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities	446
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires	446
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit	446
Uniform tire quality grading standards	447
Treadwear	447
Traction AA, A, B, C	448
Temperature A, B, C	448
Reporting safety defects (USA)	449