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Interior and exterior equipments Rear passenger's cup holder Accessory power outlet UB6029BA UB6057BA A dual cup holder is built in the rear center console. The accessory power outlet is located at the rear of the center console. Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is available at the outlet when the ignition switch is either in the "ACC" or "ON" position. You can use an in-car use electrical appliance by connecting it to the outlet. Do not attempt to use a cigarette lighter in the accessory power outlet. 6-8

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	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	101
Alarm system	106
System operation	106
Activating and deactivating the alarm system	107
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system	107
Arming the system	107
Disarming the system	110
Valet mode	110
Passive arming	110
Tripped sensor identification	112
Shock sensors (dealer option)	112
Child safety locks	113
Windows	114
Power windows	114
Tailgate	117
License plate bracket	119
Switchback door	121
Switchback door indicator light	124
Moonroof (if equipped)	125
Tilting/sliding moonroof	125
Sun shade	126
3. Instruments and controls	128
Ignition switch	129
LOCK	130
ACC	131
ON	131
START	131
Key reminder chime	131
Ignition switch light (if equipped)	131
Key interlock release (AT vehicles)	132
Hazard warning flasher	133
Meters and gauges	133
Speedometer	133
Odometer/Trip meter	133
Tachometer	135
Outside temperature indicator (if equipped)	135
Fuel gauge	135
Temperature gauge	136
Warning and indicator lights	138
Seatbelt warning light and chime	138
SRS airbag system warning	138
CHECK ENGINE warning light/	139
Charge warning light	140
Oil pressure warning light	140
AT OIL TEMPerature warning	140
ABS warning light	141
Brake system warning light	142
Door ajar warning lights	142
Switchback door indicator light	142
Low fuel warning light	143
All-Wheel Drive warning light	143
Security system status indicator light (if equipped)	144
Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles)	144
Gear position indicator (Turbo-AT vehicles)	144
Turn signal indicator lights	144
High beam indicator light	145
Cargo lamp indicator light	145
Cruise control set indicator light	145
Clock	146
Light control switch	146
Headlights	147
High/low beam change (dimmer)	147
Headlight flasher	148
Daytime running light system	148
Turn signal lever	149
Illumination brightness control	150
Parking light switch	150
Front fog light button	151
Wiper and washer	152
Windshield wiper and washer switches	153
Rear window defogger button	155
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)	156
Mirrors	157
Inside mirror	157
Outside mirrors	159
Tilt steering wheel	161
Horn	162
4. Climate control	164
Ventilator	165
Driver’s side ventilators	165
Center ventilators	165
Front passenger’s side ventilators	166
Air flow selection	167
Manual heating and air conditioning system	168
Control panel	168
Heater operation	170
Air conditioner operation	173
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner	174
Air filtration system (if equipped)	176
5. Audio	178
Antenna system	179
Pillar mounted antenna (Non-turbo models)	179
Roof mounted antenna (Turbo models)	179
FM reception	180
Installation of accessories	181
Audio set	181
Type A audio set	181
Type B audio set	182
In-dash 6 CD auto changer (Optional audio unit – if equipped)	182
AM/FM radio with CD player	183
Radio operation	183
Compact disc player operation	188
CD changer control (if optional in dash CD changer is connected)	190
Type B audio set (if equipped)	194
Radio operation	194
Built-in CD changer operation	200
In-dash 6 CD auto changer (if equipped)	204
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc	207
6. Interior and exterior equipments	210
Interior light	211
Dome light	211
Map light	212
Sun visors	212
Vanity mirror (if equipped)	213
Storage compartment	213
Glove box	214
Center console	214
Rear center console	215
Coin compartment	215
Cup holder	216
Front cup holder	216
Rear passenger’s cup holder	217
Accessory power outlet	217
Cigarette lighter socket	218
Use with a cigarette lighter	219
Using as an accessory power outlet	220
Ashtray	221
Convenience hook	222
Coat hook	222
Cargo net hooks	222
Floor mat (if equipped)	224
Cargo bed	225
Cargo tie-down hooks	226
Bed extender (if equipped)	226
Operation	227
Bed extender removal	228
Cargo lamp	229
Soft bed cover (if equipped)	230
Securing the cover	230
Cover removal	231
Cover reinstallation	232
Hard bed cover (if equipped)	233
Locking and unlocking the bed cover	234
Internal hard bed cover release handle	236
Opening and closing the hard bed cover	237
Removal and installation of the hard bed cover	241
Roof rail and crossbar	245
Installing carrying attachments on the crossbars	246
Removal and installation of the crossbars	246
Sport activity lights (if equipped)	251
7. Starting and operating	254
Fuel	255
Fuel requirements	255
Fuel filler door and cap	257
State emission testing (U.S. only)	259
Preparing to drive	261
Starting the engine	262
Manual transmission vehicle	262
Automatic transmission vehicle	263
Stopping the engine	264
Manual transmission	265
Shifting speeds	266
Driving tips	267
Automatic transmission (Non-turbo models)	267
Selector lever	268
Driving tips	272
Shift lock release	272
Automatic transmission (Turbo models)	274
Selector lever	275
Selector lever reverse inhibiting function	278
Selection of SPORTSHIFT mode (manual mode)	279
Driving tips	282
Shift lock release	282
Limited slip differential (LSD)	283
Power steering	284
Braking	284
Braking tips	284
Brake system	285
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators	285
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)	286
ABS system self-check	286
ABS warning light	287
Parking your vehicle	288
Cruise control	290
To set cruise control	291
To temporarily cancel the cruise control	292
To turn off the cruise control	292
To change the cruising speed	292
Cruise control set indicator light	293
8. Driving tips	294
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)	295
Fuel economy hints	295
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)	296
Catalytic converter	297
Periodic inspections	299
Driving in foreign countries	299
Driving tips for AWD vehicles	300
Off road driving	302
Winter driving	304
Operation during cold weather	304
Driving on snowy and icy roads	306
Corrosion protection	308
Snow tires	308
Tire chains	309
Rocking the vehicle	309
Loading your vehicle	310
Vehicle capacity weight	312
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)	312
Trailer hitch (if equipped)	313
Connecting a trailer	314
When you do not tow a trailer	317
Trailer towing	318
Warranties and maintenance	318
Maximum load limits	318
Trailer hitches	323
Connecting a trailer	324
Trailer towing tips	326
9. In case of emergency	330
If you park your vehicle in an emergency	331
Jack and tools	332
Location of jack and tools	332
Removing jack and tool bag	332
Restoring jack and tools	334
Spare tire	336
Removing the spare tire	336
Re-storage of spare tire	338
Temporary spare tire	339
Using the temporary spare tire	339
Flat tires	341
Changing a flat tire	341
Jump starting	347
How to jump start	348
Engine overheating	350
If steam is coming from the engine compartment	350
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment	350
Towing	351
Towing and tie-down hooks	352
Using a flat-bed truck	356
Towing with all wheels on the ground	356
10. Appearance care	358
Exterior care	359
Washing	359
Waxing and polishing	360
Cleaning aluminum wheels	361
Cleaning front fog light lens	361
Corrosion protection	362
Most common causes of corrosion	362
To help prevent corrosion	362
Cleaning the interior	363
Seat fabric	363
Leather seat materials	364
Synthetic leather upholstery	364
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, switches, combination meter, and other plastic surfaces	364
11. Maintenance and service	366
Maintenance schedule	368
Maintenance precautions	368
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment	369
When you do checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running	370
Engine hood	370
Engine compartment overview	373
Non-turbo models	373
Turbo models	374
Engine oil	375
Checking the oil level	375
Changing the oil and oil filter	377
Recommended grade and viscosity	380
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions	381
Cooling system	382
Hose and connections	383
Engine coolant	383
Air cleaner element	388
Replacing the air cleaner element	388
Spark plugs	390
Recommended spark plugs	391
Drive belts	391
Manual transmission oil	392
Checking the oil level	392
Recommended grade and viscosity	394
Automatic transmission fluid	394
Checking the fluid level	394
Recommended fluid	396
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles)	397
Checking the oil level	397
Recommended grade and viscosity	398
Rear differential gear oil	398
Checking the gear oil level	398
Recommended grade and viscosity	400
Power steering fluid	401
Checking the fluid level	401
Recommended fluid	403
Brake fluid	403
Checking the fluid level	403
Recommended brake fluid	404
Clutch fluid (MT vehicles)	405
Checking the fluid level	405
Recommended clutch fluid	406
Brake booster	407
Brake pedal	407
Checking the brake pedal free play	407
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance	408
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles)	408
Checking the clutch function	408
Checking the clutch pedal free play	409
Replacement of brake pad and lining	409
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings	410
Parking brake stroke	411
Tires and wheels	411
Types of tires	411
Tire inspection	412
Tire pressures and wear	412
Wheel balance	415
Wear indicators	415
Tire rotation	416
Tire replacement	416
Wheel replacement	417
Aluminum wheels	418
Windshield washer fluid	418
Replacement of windshield wiper blades	420
Battery	423
Fuses	424
Main fuse	426
Installation of accessories	427
Replacing bulbs	428
Headlight	431
Front fog light	435
Front turn signal light, parking light and side marker light	436
Rear combination lights	437
Tail light (on the tailgate)	439
License plate light	441
Map light, dome light and door step light	443
High mount stop and cargo light assembly	444
Sport activity lights (if equipped)	446
12. Specifications	448
Specifications	449
Dimensions	449
Engine	449
Electrical system	450
Capacities	450
Tires	451
Wheel alignment	451
Fuses and circuits	452
Fuse panel located behind the coin tray	452
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment	453
Bulb chart	455
Vehicle identification	456
13. Consumer information and Reporting safety defects	458
Tire information	459
Tire labeling	459
Recommended tire inflation pressure	462
Glossary of tire terminology	463
Tire care – maintenance and safety practices	465
Vehicle load limit – how to determine	465
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities	470
Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires	471
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit	471
Uniform tire quality grading standards	472
Treadwear	472
Traction AA, A, B, C	472
Temperature A, B, C	473
Reporting safety defects (USA)	474