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How To Use This Manual5

Fuel Requirements6

Gasoline Containing Alcohol And Methanol6

Do Not Use Methanol7

Gasolines For Cleaner Air7

Operation In Foreign Countries7

Vehicle Handling Instructions8

Vehicle Break-In Process8

Indicator Symbols On The Instrument Cluster9

Your Vehicle At A Glance10

Interior Overview11

Instrument Panel Overview12

Engine Compartment13

Safety Features Of Your Vehicle14

Steering Wheel16

Features Of Your Vehicle16

Front Seat Adjustment - Manual17

Seatback Angle18

Seat Height (for Driver's Seat)18

Front Seat Adjustment - Power18

Forward And Backward19

Lumbar Support (for Driver's Seat)20

Seat Heater (If Equipped)22

Active Headrest (If Equipped)22

Seat Heater Switch*22

Rear Seat Adjustment24

Seatback Angle (2Nd Row Seat)24

Folding The Rear Seat24

Double Folding26

3Rd Row Seat (If Equipped)27

Adjusting The Height Up And Down29

Seat Belt Restraint System31

Armrest (2Nd Row Seat)31

Seat Belt Warning32

Height Adjustment34

Stowing The Rear Seat Belt36

To Release The Seat Belt36

Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt37

Seat Belt Precautions40

Infant Or Small Child40

Larger Children41

Restraint Of Pregnant Women42

Injured Person42

One Person Per Belt42

Do Not Lie Down42

Care Of Seat Belts43

Periodic Inspection43

Keep Belts Clean And Dry43

When To Replace Seat Belts43

Child Restraint System44

Using A Child Restraint System46

Placing A Passenger Seat Belt Into The Auto Lock Mode47

Securing A Child Restraint Seat With Tether Anchor System49

Securing A Child Restraint Seat With Child Seat Lower Anchor System50

Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System52

How Does The Air Bag System Operate53

Noise And Smoke54

Air Bag Warning Light55

Srs Components And Functions56

Instrument Cluster57

Occupant Detection System (Ods)58

Main Components Of Occupant Detection System59

Condition And Operation In The Front Passenger Occupant Detection System60

Driver's And Passenger's Front Air Bag64

Passenger's Front Air Bag*64

Side Impact Air Bag68

Curtain Air Bag70

Air Bag Inflation Conditions72

Air Bag Non-Inflation Conditions73

Additional Safety Precautions77

Adding Equipment To Or Modifying Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle78

Air Bag Warning Label78

Record Your Key Number80

Key Operations80

Immobilizer System (If Equipped)81

To Activate The Immobilizer System81

To Deactivate The Immobilizer System81

Limp Home (Override) Procedure83

Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped)84

Remote Keyless Entry System Operations84

Transmitter Precautions85

Battery Replacement85

Smart Key (If Equipped)87

Tailgate Unlock87

Tailgate Unlocking88

Smart Key Precautions89

Restrictions In Handling Keys89

Theft-Alarm System91

Theft-Alarm Stage92

Disarmed Stage92

Operating Door Locks From Outside The Vehicle93

Operating Door Locks From Inside The Vehicle94

With Central Door Lock Switch95

Impact Sensing Door Unlock System (If Equipped)96

Auto Door Lock/Unlock Feature96

Speed Sensing Door Lock System96

Child-Protector Rear Door Lock96

Opening The Tailgate97

Closing The Tailgate97

Driving Your Vehicle97

Emergency Tailgate Safety Release98

Power Windows100

Window Opening And Closing100

Auto Down Window100

Auto Up/Down Window101

Power Window Lock Button102

Opening The Hood103

Closing The Hood104

Fuel Filler Lid105

Opening The Fuel Filler Lid105

Closing The Fuel Filler Lid105

Emergency Fuel Filler Lid Release107

Panoramic Sunroof (If Equipped)108

Sliding The Sunroof109

Automatic Reversal109

Tilting The Sunroof110

Roller Blind111

Resetting The Sunroof111

Power Steering112

Tilt Steering112

Inside Rearview Mirror114

Day/Night Rearview Mirror114

Electrochromic Mirror (Ecm)114

Electrochromic Mirror With Homelink System115

Rolling Code Programming117

Operating Homelink118

Erasing Programmed Homelink Buttons118

Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button118

Canadian Programming119

Garage & Gate Openers119

Outside Rearview Mirror120

Remote Control121

Folding The Outside Rearview Mirror121

Instrument Panel Illumination123

Engine Temperature Gauge124

Odometer/Tripmeter/Trip Computer125

Distance To Empty (Km Or Mi.)127

Average Fuel Consumption127

Average Speed (Km/H Or Mph)128

Driving Time128

Ecominder Indicator128

Eco On/Off Mode128

Warnings And Indicators129

Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light130

Turn Signal Indicator131

High Beam Indicator131

Tail Light Indicator131

Front Fog Light Indicator131

Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light132

Shift Pattern Indicator133

Charging System Warning Light133

Tailgate Open Warning Light133

Door Ajar Warning Light133

Immobilizer Indicator134

Malfunction Indicator Light (Mil) (Check Engine Light)134

Esc (Electronic Stability Control) Indicator135

Esc Off Indicator135

Dbc (Downhill Brake Control) Indicator (If Equipped)135

Cruise Indicators (If Equipped)135

Key Reminder Warning Chime136

Key Out Indicator136

4Wd System Warning Light136

4Wd Lock Indicator136

Rear Parking Assist System (If Equipped)137

Operation Of The Rear Parking Assist System137

Non-Operational Conditions Of Rear Parking Assist System138

The Detecting Range May Decrease138

Rear Parking Assist System Precautions139

Self-Diagnosis139

Rearview Camera (If Equipped)140

Hazard Warning Flasher140

Battery Saver Function141

Headlight Escort Function141

Lighting Control141

Parking Light Position142

Headlight Position142

Auto Light Position (If Equipped)142

High Beam Operation143

Turn Signals And Lane Change Signals144

Front Fog Light (If Equipped)144

Daytime Running Light145

Wipers And Washers146

Windshield Wiper/Washer146

Rear Window Wiper/Washer146

Front Windshield Wipers147

Front Windshield Washers147

Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch (If Equipped)148

Interior Lights149

Automatic Turn Off Function149

Luggage Lamp (If Equipped)150

Vanity Mirror Lamp (If Equipped)150

Rear Window Defroster151

Outside Rearview Mirror Defroster151

Wiper Deicer (If Equipped)151

Manual Climate Control System (If Equipped)152

Heating And Air Conditioning153

Mode Selection154

Instrument Panel Vents155

Temperature Control155

Air Intake Control155

Recirculated Air Position156

Outside (Fresh) Air Position156

Fan Speed Control156

Air Conditioning157

3Rd Row Air Conditioning157

System Operation158

Climate Control Air Filter160

Automatic Climate Control System (If Equipped)161

Automatic Heating And Air Conditioning162

Manual Heating And Air Conditioning163

Defrost-Level164

Outside Thermometer165

Temperature Conversion165

Windshield Defrosting And Defogging169

Manual Climate Control System169

To Defrost Outside Windshield170

Automatic Climate Control System170

To Defog Inside Windshield170

Defogging Logic171

Storage Compartments172

Center Console Storage172

Sunglass Holder (If Equipped)173

Interior Features174

Power Outlet (If Equipped)175

Floor Mat Anchor(S) (If Equipped)177

Luggage Net Holder (If Equipped)177

Exterior Features179

Roof Rack (If Equipped)179

Audio System180

Steering Wheel Audio Controls181

Aux, Usb And Ipod Port182

How Vehicle Audio Works182

Fm Reception182

Am Reception182

Fm Radio Station183

Satellite Radio Reception184

Care Of Compact Discs (Cds)185

Using A Cellular Phone Or A Two-Way Radio185

Radio, Set Up, Volume Control (Pa710Xm, Usa/Canada)186

Using Radio, Setup, Volume And Audio Control187

Setup Button188

Cd (Pa710Xm, Usa/Canada)189

Using Cd Player190

Cd Loading Slot190

Cd Eject Button190

Track Selection Button190

Folder Moving Button191

Search Knob & Enter Button191

Aux/Usb (Pa710Xm, Usa/Canada)192

Using Usb Device195

Aux/Usb Selection Button195

Random Playback Button195

Repeat Button195

Ipod Selection Button198

Sirius Satellite Radio Information (If Equipped)199

Satellite Radio Channels199

Satellite Radio Reception Factors199

Sirius Satellite Radio Service199

Sirius Satellite Radio (Pa710Xm,Usa/Canada)200

Using Sirius Satellite Radio201

Channel Selection Button201

Preset Selection Button201

Cat/Folder Button202

Info Selection Button202

Bluetooth Phone Operation203

What Is Bluetooth203

General Features203

Bluetooth Language Setting203

Voice Recognition Activation205

Voice Operation Tip205

Information Display205

Pairing Phone206

Connecting Phone207

Deleting Phone207

Changing Priority208

Adjusting Bluetooth Volume208

Turning Bluetooth On/Off208

Phone Book (In-Vehicle)208

Adding Entry By Phone209

Making A Phone Call209

Calling By Name209

Receiving A Phone Call210

Dialing By Number210

Talking On The Phone210

Using The Head Unit As Bluetooth Music211

Before Driving214

Before Entering Vehicle214

Necessary Inspections214

Before Starting214

Key Positions (If Equipped)215

Illuminated Ignition Switch215

Ignition Switch Position215

Acc (Accessory)215

Starting The Engine216

Accelerator Pedal216

Engine Start/Stop Button (If Equipped)218

Starting The Engine With A Smart Key (If Equipped)220

Manual Transaxle (If Equipped)223

Manual Transaxle Operation223

Using The Clutch224

Downshifting224

Good Driving Practices225

Automatic Transaxle (If Equipped)226

Automatic Transaxle Operation226

Transaxle Ranges227

Shift Lock System (If Equipped)229

Shift-Lock Override229

Ignition Key Interlock System230

Moving Up A Steep Grade From A Standing Start231

Four Wheel Drive (4Wd) (If Equipped)232

Tight Corner Brake Effect232

Four Wheel Drive (4Wd) Transfer Mode Selection233

Wd Lock Button*233

For Safe Four-Wheel Drive Operation234

Brake System238

Power Brakes238

In The Event Of Brake Failure238

Disc Brakes Wear Indicator239

Parking Brake Pedal*239

Releasing The Parking Brake240

Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)241

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)243

Esc Operation244

Esc Operation Off245

Indicator Light245

Esc Off Usage246

Hill-Start Assist Control (Hac)246

Downhill Brake Control (Dbc)246

Good Braking Practices248

Cruise Control System (If Equipped)250

To Set Cruise Control Speed251

To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed251

To Decrease The Cruising Speed252

To Temporarily Accelerate With The Cruise Control On252

To Cancel Cruise Control252

To Resume Cruising Speed At More Than Approximately 40 Km/H253

To Turn Cruise Control Off253

Economical Operation254

Special Driving Conditions256

Hazardous Driving Conditions256

Reducing The Risk Of A Rollover256

Rocking The Vehicle257

Smooth Cornering258

Driving At Night258

Driving In The Rain259

Driving In Flooded Areas259

Highway Driving260

Winter Driving261

Snowy Or Icy Conditions261

Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol Coolant262

Check Battery And Cables262

Change To "Winter Weight" Oil If Necessary262

Check Spark Plugs And Ignition System262

Carry Emergency Equipment263

Trailer Towing264

Safety Chains265

Trailer Brakes265

Driving With A Trailer266

Following Distance266

Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer267

Driving On Grades267

Parking On Hills268

Maintenance When Trailer Towing269

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer270

Weight Of The Trailer271

Weight Of The Trailer Tongue271

Vehicle Load Limit273

Tire And Loading Information Label273

Vehicle Capacity Weight273

Seating Capacity273

Towing Capacity274

Cargo Capacity274

Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit274

Certification Label276

Vehicle Weight Glossary278

Base Curb Weight278

Vehicle Curb Weight278

Cargo Weight278

What To Do In An Emergency279

Road Warning280

In Case Of An Emergency While Driving280

If You Have A Flat Tire While Driving280

If The Engine Stalls At A Crossroad Or Crossing280

If The Engine Will Not Start281

If The Engine Stalls While Driving281

If Engine Doesn't Turn Over Or Turns Over Slowly281

If Engine Turns Over Normally But Does Not Start281

Emergency Starting282

Jump Starting282

Jump Starting Procedure283

Push-Starting283

If The Engine Overheats284

If You Have A Flat Tire285

Jack And Tools285

Jacking Instructions285

Removing And Storing The Spare Tire286

To Store The Spare Tire287

Changing Tires287

Towing Service294

Emergency Towing295

Emergency Towing Precautions297

Engine Coolant Reservoir299

Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir299

Power Steering Fluid Reservoir299

Engine Oil Filler Cap299

Engine Oil Dipstick299

Maintenance Services301

Owner's Responsibility301

Owner Maintenance Precautions301

Owner Maintenance302

Owner Maintenance Schedule302

While Operating Your Vehicle303

At Least Monthly303

At Least Twice A Year303

At Least Once A Year303

Maintenance Schedule304

Chart Symbols307

Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items308

Engine Oil And Filter308

Fuel Filter (Cartridge)308

Exhaust Pipe And Muffler310

Suspension Mounting Bolts310

Drive Shafts And Boots310

Air Conditioning Refrigerant310

Checking The Engine Oil Level311

Engine Coolant312

Changing The Engine Oil And Filter312

Checking The Coolant Level312

Recommended Engine Coolant313

Changing The Coolant314

Brake/Clutch (If Equipped) Fluid315

Checking The Brake/Clutch Fluid Level315

Power Steering Fluid (If Equipped)316

Checking The Power Steering Fluid Level316

Checking The Power Steering Hose316

Washer Fluid317

Checking The Washer Fluid Level317

Checking The Parking Brake317

Filter Replacement318

Climate Control Air Filter (If Equipped)320

Filter Inspection320

Wiper Blades322

Blade Inspection322

Blade Replacement322

Front Windshield Wiper Blade323

Rear Window Wiper Blade324

For Best Battery Service326

Battery Recharging327

Negative Battery Terminal327

Positive Battery Terminal327

Tires And Wheels329

Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures329

Checking Tire Inflation Pressure330

How To Check330

Tire Rotation331

Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance332

Tire Replacement333

Wheel Replacement334

Compact Spare Tire Replacement334

Tire Traction334

Tire Maintenance334

Tire Sidewall Labeling335

Tire Speed Ratings336

Traction - Aa, A, B & C338

Temperature -A, B & C338

All Season Tires341

Summer Tires341

Radial-Ply Tires341

Inner Panel Fuse Replacement343

Engine Compartment Fuse Replacement344

Fuse/Relay Panel Description346

Inner Fuse Panel347

Engine Compartment Fuse Panel349

Appearance Care351

Exterior Care351

Exterior General Caution351

Finish Maintenance351

Finish Damage Repair352

Bright-Metal Maintenance352

Underbody Maintenance353

Aluminum Wheel Maintenance353

Corrosion Protection354

Common Causes Of Corrosion354

High-Corrosion Areas354

Moisture Breeds Corrosion354

Keep Your Vehicle Clean355

Keep Your Garage Dry355

Keep Paint And Trim In Good Condition355

Don't Neglect The Interior355

Interior Care356

Interior General Precautions356

Cleaning The Upholstery And Interior Trim356

Cleaning The Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing356

Emission Control System357

Purge Control Solenoid Valve (Pcsv)358

Vehicle Modifications358

Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions358

Operating Precautions For Catalytic Converters (If Equipped)359

Specifications & Consumer Information360

Bulb Wattage361

Recommended Lubricants And Capacities363

Recommended Sae Viscosity Number365

Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)366

Vehicle Certification Label366

Tire Specification And Pressure Label367

Engine Number367

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