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²Press the SETUP control to
access the System Check
function. Press RESET to start
the System Check.
²Press and hold the RESET
control.
²Press RESET and SETUP
controls for personalized setting.
²After a successful reset, the
message center will display OIL
LIFE RESET TO 100%.
DATA ERR.These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle
network communication between electronic modules.
²Fuel Computer
²Oil life
²Charging system
²Door sensor
²Liftgate sensor
²Exterior lamps
²Traction control
²Washer fluid
²Brake Fluid
²Compass
²Outside temperature
Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a
regular basis.
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9. Slowly drive the vehicle in a
circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph])
until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO
CALIBRATE indicator changes to
CALIBRATION COMPLETED. This
will take up to three circles to complete calibration.
10. The compass is now calibrated.
FUEL ECON AVG
Select this function from the INFO
menu to display your average fuel
economy in liters/100 km or
miles/gallon.
If you calculate your average fuel
economy by dividing liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled (miles
traveled by gallons used), your figure may be different than displayed for
the following reasons:
²your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up
²differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at
service stations
²variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another
²rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 liter (gallon)
1. Drive the vehicle at least 8 km (5 miles) with the speed control
system engaged to display a stabilized average.
2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference.
It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed
control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.
DIST TO EMPTY (DTE)
Selecting this function from the
INFO menu will give you an
estimate of how far you can drive
with the fuel remaining in your tank
under normal driving conditions.
Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling your vehicle.
Otherwise, the display will not show the addition of fuel for a few
kilometers (miles).
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The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a tone for
1 second when you have low fuel level indicated on the fuel gauge.
INST ECON (instantaneous fuel economy)(if equipped)
Select this function to calculate the
instantaneous fuel economy of your
running vehicle. For example, you
can see what your fuel economy is
in heavy traffic or on an open
highway.
Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy.
When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows the approximate
amount of fuel in the fuel tank in whole numbers (liters or gallons). If
your tank is full or nearly full, the display will be ªFº. If your tank is
empty or nearly empty, the display will be ªEº. Instantaneous fuel
economy cannot be reset.
TRIP ELAPSED DRIVE TIME
Select this function from the INFO menu to display your trip elapsed
drive time and will display and accumulate when the key is in the RUN
position.
1. Press the INFO control until the message center display shows the
TRIP ELAPSED TIME XXXX.
2. Hold the RESET control down for two seconds to clear display.
DISPLAY ON/OFF
Select this function from the INFO menu to turn your message center
display OFF or ON.
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Rear window wiper/washer controls
For rear wiper operation, rotate the
rear window wiper and washer
control to the desired position.
Select:
INT 2 Ð One second interval rear
wiper.
INT1ÐTensecond interval rear
wiper.
OFF Ð Rear wiper and washer off.
For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer
control to either
position.
From either position, the control will automatically return to the INT2 or
OFF position.
OVERDRIVE CONTROL
Activating overdrive
(Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy.
The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts to second, third and
fourth gear.
Deactivating overdrive
Press the Transmission Control
Switch (TCS) located on the end of
the gearshift lever. The O/D OFF
indicator light will illuminate on the
instrument cluster.
The transaxle will operate in gears
one through three. To return to
normal overdrive mode, press the
Transmission Control Switch again.
The O/D OFF indicator light will no
longer be illuminated.
When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transaxle will
automatically return to normal
(Overdrive) mode.
O/D
ON/OFF
O/D
ON/OFF
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The PSD feature has control(s)
accessible by passengers in the
second row seating positions. The
control(s) are located on the trim
panel in front of the sliding door.
Press and release the control to
open the PSD on that side of the
vehicle.
Press the left side of the ON/OFF control in the overhead console to turn
off the PSD. This prevents opening the PSD using the rear seat
control(s) or the handle; but the door(s) can be opened manually with
the handle. The controls in the overhead console for right or left side
and the Remote Entry System will remain functional with the system
shut OFF
The sliding door must be unlocked for it to operate. The key does not
have to be in the ignition. To help avoid accidental operation of the
Power Sliding Door, disable the PSD second row passenger controls by
pushing the overhead console control to OFF. When the key is in the
ignition in RUN, the PSD will only open if the transaxle is in PARK (P).
The transaxle does not have to be in PARK (P) to close the door.
Opening the PSD
With the ON/OFF control in the ON position, either sliding door can be
opened by:
²operating the remote transmitter. Refer toRemote Entry Systemin
this chapter.
²pushing and releasing the overhead console right hand or left hand
control
²pushing and releasing the right hand or left hand second row
passenger control
²manually pulling the inside or outside sliding door handle and release
The door will open fully using these options.
With the ON/OFF control in the OFF position, either sliding door can be
opened by pulling the inside or outside handle and sliding the door all
the way back manually.
The left hand PSD will not open (manually or power) if the fuel door is
open regardless of the ON/OFF control position.
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Replacing the second row bench seat belt assemblies after a
collision
All second row bench seat belt assemblies adjacent to a sliding door have
special energy management retractors designed to further reduce the
risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. These retractors should
be replaced if they were used in any accident in which the front airbags
deploy. If the safety belt assemblies are not replaced, there may be
increased risk of injury in the event of a subsequent collision.
Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt
assembly under the above conditions could result in severe
personal injuries in the event of a collision.
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PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE
Engine starting is controlled by the ignition system. This system meets
all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements
regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise.
When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator
before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have
difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the
vehicle, refer toStarting the enginein this chapter.
Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk
of fire or other damage.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door
before you start the engine. SeeGuarding against exhaust fumesin
this chapter for more instructions.
If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer
inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.
Important safety precautions
A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute
(RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the
engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have
the vehicle checked. Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more than ten
minutes at the higher engine RPM.
Before starting the vehicle:
1. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts. For
more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the
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2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.
3. Make sure the parking brake is
set.
4. Make sure the gearshift is in P
(Park).
5. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without
turning the key to 5 (START).
Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to
illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.
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