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California Proposition 65 Warning2

Event Data Recorders2

Service Diagnostic Recorders2

Table Of Contents4

Overview Of Contents5

Your Vehicle At A Glance6

Driver And Passenger Safety (Seat Belts, Srs, And Child Protection)8

Important Safety Precautions9

Restrain All Children9

Be Aware Of Airbag Hazards9

Control Your Speed9

Your Vehicle's Safety Features10

Why Wear Seat Belts11

Close And Lock The Doors14

Protecting Adults And Teens14

On Touring Models14

Adjust The Front Seats15

Adjust The Seat-Backs16

Adjust The Head Restraints17

Fasten And Position The Seat Belts18

Using The Lap/Shoulder Belt In The Center Position Of The Third Row19

Maintain A Proper Sitting Position21

Advice For Pregnant Women22

Additional Safety Precautions22

Seat Belt System Components24

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts25

Lap/Shoulder Belt25

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners26

Seat Belt Maintenance27

Additional Information About Your Airbags28

Airbag System Components28

Your Airbag System Includes29

How Your Front Airbags Work30

Dual-Stage Airbags32

Dual-Threshold Airbags32

Advanced Airbags33

How Your Side Airbags Work34

Side Airbag Cutoff System35

How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work36

In A Side Impact36

In A Rollover36

How The Srs Indicator Works37

How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works38

Passenger Airbag Off Indicator38

Airbag Service39

Protecting Children-General Guidelines41

All Children Must Be Restrained41

All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat42

The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks42

Small And Langer Children42

Protecting Children General Guidelines43

If You Must Drive With Several Children44

If A Child Requires Close Attention44

Child Seat Type46

Rear-Facing Child Seat Placement46

Protecting Infants And Small Children46

Protecting Small Children47

Child Seat Placement48

Selecting A Child Seat49

Installing A Child Seat50

Installing A Child Seat With Latch51

To Install A Latch-Compatible Child Seat In A Second Row Seat51

To Install A Latch-Compatible Child Seat In The Center Seating Position Of The Third Row53

Installing A Child Seat With A Lap/Shoulder Belt54

Installing A Child Seat With A Tether56

Second Row Installation56

Third Row Installation57

Protecting Larger Children59

Checking Seat Belt Fit59

Using A Booster Seat60

When Can A Larger Child Sit In Front61

Physical Size61

If You Decide That A Child Can Safely Ride Up Front, Be Sure To61

Carbon Monoxide Hazard63

Safety Labels64

Instruments And Controls (Indicators, Gauges, Dashboard, And Steering Column)66

Control Locations67

Instrument Panel68

Lx, Ex, Ex-L And Canadian Dx Models68

Touring Models69

Instrument Panel Indicators70

Malfunction Indicator Lamp70

Charging System Indicator70

Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Indicator70

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator71

Side Airbag Off Indicator71

Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Indicator72

Parking Brake And Brake System Indicator (Red)72

Immobilizer System Indicator73

Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa) System Indicator73

Vsa Activation Indicator73

Low Tire Pressure Indicator74

Low Tire Pressure/Tpms Indicator74

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) Indicator75

Turn Signal And Hazard Warning Indicators75

Lights On Indicator76

Daytime Running Lights Indicator76

High Beam Indicator76

Fog Light Indicator76

Washer Level Indicator77

Low Fuel Indicator77

Power Tailgate-Open Indicator77

Power Sliding Door Indicator78

Cruise Control Indicator78

Fuel Economy Indicator78

Door And Tailgate Open Indicator78

Maintenance Minder Indicator79

System Message Indicator79

Security System Indicator79

Temperature Gauge80

Information Display81

Outside Temperature Indicator82

Maintenance Minder83

Check Fuel Cap Message83

Multi-Information Display84

Normal Display Messages84

Messages In The Trip Computer Include85

Outside Temperature Display90

System Messages90

Fasten Seat Belt94

Door And Tailgate Open95

Release Parking Brake95

Tighten Fuel Cap96

Brake Fluid Low97

Washer Fluid Low97

Passenger Side Airbag Off98

Check Tire Pressure98

Warning: Approaching Object98

Maintenance Messages99

Check Tpms System99

Check Vsa System100

Check Engine Oil Level100

Check Charging System100

Check Emission System101

Check Brake System101

Check Transmission101

Check Abs System102

Check Airbag System102

Check Parking Sensor System102

Check Left/Right Sliding Door103

Check Power Tailgate103

Check Drl System103

Customized Settings104

You Cannot Customize The Settings Under These Conditions104

The First Customizing Menu Is104

Change Setting109

Language Selection111

Adjust Outside Temp. Display113

Trip A Reset With Refuel115

Elapsed Time Reset117

Memory Position Setup119

Lighting Setup121

Interior Light Dimming Time121

Headlight Auto Off Timer123

Door-Window Setup125

Auto Door Lock126

Auto Door Unlock128

Keyless Lock Acknowledgement130

Security Relock Timer132

Front Wiper Action134

Controls Near The Steering Wheel136

Windshield Wipers And Washers137

Rear Window Wiper And Washer138

Turn Signal And Headlights138

Turn Signal, Headlights139

Daytime Running Lights141

Automatic Lighting Off Feature141

Instrument Panel Brightness142

Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger143

Steering Wheel Adjustment144

Keys And Locks145

Immobilizer System146

Ignition Switch147

Remote Transmitter148

Replacing The Transmitter Battery149

Opening Or Closing The Power Sliding Doors151

Opening Or Closing The Power Tailgate151

Recalling A Memorized Seat Position152

Remote Transmitter Care152

Power Door Locks154

Lockout Prevention154

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking155

Auto Door Locking155

To Turn Off The Auto Door Lock Modes155

To Program The Park Lock Mode156

To Program The Drive Lock Mode157

Auto Door Unlocking157

To Turn Off The Auto Door Unlock Modes158

To Program The Park Unlock Mode158

To Program The Ignition Switch Unlock Mode159

Childproof Door Locks160

Power Tailgate161

Auto-Reverse162

Unlocking The Tailgate163

Opening And Closing Manual Sliding Doors164

Power Sliding Doors164

Sliding Doors165

Door Handles165

Dashboard Switches165

Manually Opening/Closing The Power Sliding Door167

Important Sliding Door Precautions167

Parking On A Hill168

Pinch Sensor169

Passenger Seating Convertible Second Row Bucket Seats170

Manual Seat Adjustments171

Driver's Seat Manual Height Adjustment172

Power Seat Adjustments172

Driver's Lumbar Support173

Head Restraints174

Adjusting The Head Restraint175

Removing The Head Restraint175

Active Head Restraints176

For A Head Restraint System To Work Properly176

Third Row Seat Access177

Moving The Second Row Bucket Seat178

Seats And Floor Mats179

Removing The Bucket Seats In The Second Row180

Removing The Second Row Plus-One Seat181

To Remove The Plus-One Seat182

To Install The Plus-One Seat183

Folding the One-Motion Third Row ''Magic Seat''184

To Return The Seat To The Upright Position185

Seat Heaters186

Follow These Precautions When Using The Seat Heaters186

Storing A Driving Position In Memory187

Driving Position Memory System187

Selecting A Memorized Position188

Power Windows189

Opening The Windows With The Remote Transmitter190

Opening/Closing The Windows With The Key191

Adjusting The Power Mirrors194

Reverse Tilt Door Mirror194

Heated Mirrors195

Mirrors, Parking Brake195

Adjustable Driver's Foot Pedals196

Interior Convenience Items View197

Retractable Center Tray198

Beverage Holders198

Integrated Sunshades200

Sunglasses Holder200

Conversation Mirror201

Vanity Mirror202

Rear Compartment202

Second Row Console202

In-Floor Storage Area203

Interior Convenience Items205

Center Pocket205

Accessory Power Sockets206

Ac Power Outlet206

Interior Lights208

Light Control Switch208

Individual Map Lights209

Cargo Area Light210

Ignition Switch Light210

Courtesy Lights211

Vents, Heating, And A/C213

Temperature Control214

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button214

Recirculation Button214

Rear Window Defogger Button215

Mode Control215

Rear/Rear Lock Button215

Using The Heater216

Using The A/C216

Dehumidify The Interior217

To Defog And Defrost217

To Remove Exterior Frost Or Ice From The Windows217

Using Automatic Climate Control218

Semi-Automatic Operation218

To Turn Everything Off218

Voice Control System219

Using The Rear A/C Unit219

Rear Controller Dial219

Rear A/C Controls220

Rear Control Panel221

Vents, Heating, And A/C, Climate Control Sensors223

Rear Ceiling Vents223

Sunlight And Temperature Sensors223

Audio System224

Playing The Am/Fm Radio (Lx And Canadian Dx Models)225

To Play The Am/Fm Radio226

To Select A Station226

Adjusting The Sound228

Balance/Fader228

Audio System Lighting228

Playing A Disc (Lx And Canadian Dx Models)229

To Play A Disc230

To Load A Disc231

Text Data Display Function231

To Change Or Select Tracks/Files232

Folder Selection233

Scan (Track/File Scan)233

F-Scan (Folder Scan)233

Repeat (Track/File Repeat)234

Folder-Repeat234

Random (Random Within A Disc)234

Folder-Random235

To Stop Playing A Disc235

Protecting Compact Discs235

Disc Player Error Messages (Lx And Canadian Dx Models)236

Playing The Am/Fm Radio (Ex And Ex-L Models Without Navigation System)237

Playing The Xm Radio (U.s. Ex And All Ex-L Models Without Navigation System)241

Operating The Xm Radio242

Xm Radio Display Messages244

Receiving Xm Radio Service246

Playing Discs (Ex And Ex-L Models Without Navigation System)247

Operating The Cd Changer248

Removing Discs From The In-Dash Disc Changer253

Disc Changer Error Messages (Ex And Ex-L Models Without Navigation System)254

Playing The Am/Fm Radio (Models With Navigation System)255

Operating The Radio On The Navigation System Screen258

Left/Right Balance And Front/Rear Fader259

Playing The Xm Radio (Models With Navigation System)260

Playing Discs (Models With Navigation System)266

Loading Discs In The In-Dash Disc Changer268

Disc Changer Error Messages (Models With Navigation System)274

Protecting Your Discs275

General Information275

Additional Information On Recommended Discs276

Am/Fm Radio Reception278

Radio Frequencies278

Playing A Tape (Optional)280

To Play A Tape282

To Stop Playing A Tape282

Tape Search Functions Ff/Rew282

Caring For The Tape And Player283

Setting The Clock284

Remote Audio Controls285

Auxiliary Input Jack286

Radio Theft Protection287

Rear Entertainment System288

Models With Navigation System288

Models Without Navigation System288

To Turn On The System289

Rear Speakers289

To Select Rear Entertainment From The Front Control Panel290

Operating The Dvd Player From The Front Control Panel290

To Return To Front Audio Controls292

Using The Rear Control Panel293

To Play The Radio From The Rear Control Panel293

To Play The Xm Radio From The Rear Control Panel293

To Play A Cd From The Rear Control Panel294

To Play The Optional Tape Player From The Rear Control Panel294

To Play A Dvd From The Rear Control Panel295

Personal Surround302

Initial Settings Menu306

Initial Settings (Language)306

Menu Language306

Audio Language308

Subtitle Language309

Initial Settings (Others)309

Dynamic Range309

Parental Control Level311

Changing The Password312

Replacing The Remote Control Batteries315

Playable Dvds316

Protecting Dvds316

Dvd Player Error Messages317

Wireless Headphones318

Replacing Batteries319

Auxiliary Input Jacks319

Security System321

Using Cruise Control322

Changing The Set Speed323

Canceling Cruise Control324

Resuming The Set Speed324

Homelink Universal Transceiver325

Training Homelink325

Before You Begin325

Bluetooth Handsfreelink328

On Models With Navigation System328

Voice Control Hfl328

Bluetooth Wireless Technology328

Incoming/Outgoing Calls329

Help Assistance329

How To Use Hfl332

Using Voice Control332

Pairing Your Phone333

To Pair Your First Phone, Follow The Prompts On The Hfl System334

To Pair Another Phone, Do This336

To Rename A Paired Phone, Do This336

To Delete A Paired Phone, Do This337

To List All Paired Phones, Do This337

To Find Out The Status Of The Phone Being Used, Do This338

To Change From The Currently Linked Phone To Another Paired Phone, Do This338

Setting A Pairing Code339

To Change The Setting Mode, Do This339

Setting Up The System340

Setting A Security Passcode340

Changing A Security Passcode340

Selecting The Incoming Notification340

To Enter Your Passcode, Do This341

To Change Your Security Passcode, Do This341

To Set The Incoming Notification, Do This342

Making A Call343

To Make A Call From The List Shown On The Navigation Display, Do This344

To Make A Call Using A Name In The Hfl Phonebook, Do This345

To Redial The Last Number Called By The Phone, Do This345

Sending Numbers Or Names During A Call346

Receiving A Call347

Transferring A Call347

Automatic Transferring347

To Activate This Function, Do This348

Muting A Call348

Setting Up The Phonebook349

To Add A Name, Do This349

To Edit The Number Of A Name, Do This350

To Delete A Name, Do This350

To List All Names In The Phonebook, Do This351

To Call A Name From The Phonebook List, Do This351

Storing A Phone Number Directly From Your Phone352

Cellular Phonebook353

To Import The Cellular Phonebook354

To Search The Imported Phonebook355

The Following Category Icons Will Appear357

To Store A Number In The Bluetooth Handsfreelink357

To Delete The Imported Phonebook358

To Add, Change, Or Remove A Pin Number From Any Phonebook359

To Add A Pin Number359

To Change A Pin Number360

Clearing The System361

Changing Language362

Quick Language Selection363

Parking Sensor System364

Multi-Information Display Messages And Beeper Operation365

Corner Sensor Operation365

Rear Center Sensor Operation366

Rearview Camera And Monitor368

Before Driving (Fuel, Vehicle Break-In, And Cargo Loading)370

Break-In Period, Fuel Recommendation371

Service Station Procedures372

Opening And Closing The Hood373

Engine Coolant Check375

Fuel Economy376

Actual Mileage And Epa Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison376

Fuel Economy Factors377

Improving Fuel Economy377

Vehicle Maintenance377

Drive Efficiently377

Calculating Fuel Economy378

Measuring Techniques378

Checking Your Fuel Economy378

Accessories And Modifications379

Modifying Your Vehicle380

Carrying Cargo381

Carrying Items In The Passenger Compartment384

Carrying Cargo In The Cargo Area Or On A Roof Rack384

Grocery Bag Hooks385

Driving (Engine And Transmission Operation)386

Preparing To Drive387

Starting The Engine388

Automatic Transmission389

Shift Lever Position Indicators389

Engine Speed Limiter391

Shift Lock Release392

Parking Tips393

Braking System Design394

Brake Pad Wear Indicators394

Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)395

Abs Indicator395

Important Safety Reminders396

Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa), Aka Electronic Stability Control (Esc), System397

Vsa System Indicator397

Vsa Off Switch398

Vsa And Tire Sizes398

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)-Except Touring Models399

Changing A Tire With Tpms401

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)-Touring Models403

Tire Pressure Monitor404

Check Tpms System Message405

Towing A Trailer407

Total Trailer Weight407

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr)408

Gross Axle Weight Rating (Gawr)408

Gross Combined Weight Rating (Gcwr)408

Checking Loads409

Towing Equipment And Accessories409

Weight Distributing Hitch410

Safety Chains410

Sway Control410

Transmission Fluid Cooler And Power Steering Fluid Cooler410

Trailer Brakes411

Trailer Lights411

Additional Towing Equipment412

Break-In Period412

Pre-Tow Checklist413

Driving Safely With A Trailer413

Towing Speeds And Gears413

Making Turns And Braking414

Driving On Hills414

Handling Crosswinds And Buffeting414

Maintenance (Minder, Fluid Checking, Minor Services, And Vehicle Storage)416

Maintenance Safety417

Potential Vehicle Hazards417

Engine Oil Life Indicator418

Maintenance Main Items And Sub Items422

Resetting The Engine Oil Life Indicator423

Important Maintenance Precautions425

Owner's Maintenance Checks426

Fluid Locations428

Adding Engine Oil429

Recommended Engine Oil429

Synthetic Oil430

Engine Oil Additives430

Changing The Engine Oil And Filter431

Adding Engine Coolant433

Windshield Washers435

Automatic Transmission Fluid436

Check The Fluid Level With The Engine At Normal Operating Temperature436

Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt439

Headlight Aiming440

Replacing A Headlight Bulb440

Replacing A Front Turn Signal Bulb441

Replacing A Front Parking/Side Marker Bulb442

Replacing A Fog Light Bulb443

Replacing Rear Bulbs (In Rear Pillar)444

Replacing Rear Bulbs (In Tailgate)445

Replacing A High-Mount Brake Light Bulb446

Cleaning The Seat Belts, Floor Mats, Dust And Pollen Filter447

Wiper Blades448

Wheels, Tires453

Inflation Guidelines453

Recommended Tire Pressures454

Tire Inspection455

Tire Service Life456

Tire Maintenance456

Tire Rotation456

Replacing Tires And Wheels457

Wheel And Tire Specifications458

Winter Driving458

Checking The Battery461

Vehicle Storage462

Taking Care Of The Unexpected464

Compact Spare Tire465

Changing A Flat Tire466

Storing A Flat Tire On The Folded Third Row Seat473

If the Engine Won't Start474

Nothing Happens Or The Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly474

The Starter Operates Normally475

Jump Starting476

If The Engine Overheats478

Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator480

Malfunction Indicator Lamp, Readiness Codes481

Brake System Indicator482

Driver's Side Interior Fuse Box483

Passenger's Side Interior Fuse Box483

Primary Under-Hood Fuse Box483

Secondary Under-Hood Fuse Box483

Checking And Replacing Fuses484

Fuse Locations486

Secondary/Primary Under-Hood Fuse Boxes486

INTERIOR FUSE BOX Driver's Side487

Interior Fuse Box Upper Area488

Passenger's Side488

Emergency Towing489

Technical Information (Vehicle Specifications, Tires, And Emissions Controls)492

Identification Numbers493

Specifications495

Dot Tire Quality Grading (U.s. Vehicles)497

Uniform Tire Quality Grading497

Tire Labeling499

Tire Identification Number (Tin)499

Glossary Of Tire Terminology500

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)-Required Federal Explanation501

The Clean Air Act504

Crankcase Emissions Control System504

Evaporative Emissions Control System504

Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery504

Exhaust Emissions Controls505

Pgm-Fi System505

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (Egr) System505

Replacement Parts505

Three Way Catalytic Converter506

Emissions Testing507

Testing Of Readiness Codes507

Warranty And Customer Relations (U.s. And Canada Only) (Warranty And Contact Information)510

Customer Service Information511

Warranty Coverages512

Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only) (How To Order)514

Service Information Summary525

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