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 |