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 |