| 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 |
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