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Seating and Safety Restraints67
Seating 67
Safety restraints 69
Air bags 81
Child restraints 93
Driving110
Starting 110
Brakes 115
Transmission operation 119
Vehicle loading 129
Trailer towing 131
Recreational towing 137
Roadside Emergencies139
Hazard flasher switch 139
Fuel pump shut-off switch 139
Fuses and relays 140
Overheating 150
Changing tires 151
Jump starting 159
Wrecker towing 164
Customer Assistance165
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 174
Cleaning176
Repairing paint chips 177
Underbody preservation 181
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SPECIAL NOTICES
Emission warranty
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper to Bumper
Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage and Corrosion Coverage. In addition,
your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance
Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not
covered, refer to theWarranty Guidethat is provided to you along with
your Owner’s Guide.
Event Data Recorder
The computer in your vehicle is capable of recording detailed data
potentially including but not limited to information such as:
• the use of restraint systems including seat belts by the driver and
passengers,
• information about the performance of various systems and modules in
the vehicle, and
• information related to engine, throttle, steering, brake or other system
status potentially including information related to how the driver
operates the vehicle including but not limited to vehicle speed.
This information may be stored during regular operation or in a crash or
near crash event. This stored information may be read out and used by:
• service and repair facilities.
• law enforcement or government agencies.
• the Manufacturer and Distributor.
Special instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls. WARNING: Please read the section Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) in theSeating and safety restraints chapter.
Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could
result in personal injury.
WARNING: Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant
seats should NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag
unless the air bag can be and is turned OFF.
Introduction
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Protecting the
EnvironmentFasten Safety Belt
Air Bag-FrontAir Bag-Side
Child SeatChild Seat Installation
Warning
Child Seat Lower
AnchorChild Seat Tether
Anchor
Brake SystemAnti-Lock Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedHazard Warning Flasher
Master Lighting SwitchFuse Compartment
Fog Lamps-FrontWindshield Wash/Wipe
Fuel Pump ResetRear Window
Defrost/Demist
Windshield
Defrost/Demist
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(pg. 38) Instrument panel
dimmer/dome light control
(pg. 39) Instrument cluster
(pg. 12)
Speed control*(pg. 53)
Hood release (pg. 191)
Driver air bag
(pg. 81)
Parking brake release (pg. 116)
Turn signal and
wiper/washer control (pg. 40)
* If equipped
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If the light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.
NOTE:The
CHECK
ENGINElight will illuminate if vehicle refueling is conducted
with the engine running.
WARNING: Never refuel vehicle with the engine running.
Light is blinking:
Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.
You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity. WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel
system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components,
possibly causing a fire.
Check Fuel Cap: Illuminates when
the fuel cap is not installed
correctly. Check the fuel cap for
proper installation. When the fuel
filler cap is properly re-installed, the
light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. Continuing to
operate the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, or a mis-installed
fuel cap can activate the Check Enginewarning light.
It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an
improperly installed fuel filler cap.
For more information, refer to Fuel filler capin theMaintenance and
specifications chapter.
Brake system warning light: To
confirm the brake system warning
light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START,
or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON
CHECK FUELCAP
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BRAKE
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position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this
time, seek service immediately from your dealership. Illumination after
releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake
system should be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership.WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning
light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the
vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer immediately.
Anti-lock brake system: If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected, have the system
serviced immediately. Normal
braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is
illuminated.
Air bag readiness: If this light fails
to illuminate when ignition is turned
to ON, continues to flash or remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately. A chime will also
sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been
detected.
Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt. Refer to the Seating
and safety restraints chapter.
Charging system: Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Check gage: Illuminates when any
of the following conditions has
occurred:
• The engine coolant temperature
is high.
• The engine oil pressure is low.
• The fuel gauge is at or near empty.
ABS
CHECK
GAGE
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Replacing high-mount brake lamp and cargo lamp bulbs
The replacement of the high-mount brake lamp bulb and cargo lamp bulb
is basically the same. This procedure covers the high-mount brake lamp
bulb.
To remove the brake lamp assembly:1. Remove the two screws and lamp assembly from vehicle.
2. Remove the bulb socket from lamp assembly by rotating it
counterclockwise.
3. Carefully pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new
bulb.
To install the brake lamp assembly: 1. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by rotating
clockwise.
2. Install the lamp assembly on the vehicle and secure with two screws.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
The license plate bulbs are located
behind the rear bumper. To change
the license plate lamp bulbs: 1. Reach behind the rear bumper to locate the bulb socket.
2. Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove.
3. Pull out the old bulb from socket and push in the new
bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.
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Setting speed control
The controls for using your speed
control are located on the steering
wheel for your convenience.1. Press the ON control and release it.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Press the SET ACC control and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
5. The indicator light
SPEED CONTon the
instrument cluster will turn on.
Note:
• Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a
steep hill.
• If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you
may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.
• If the vehicle speed decreases more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below
your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.
Resuming a set speed
Press the RSM (resume) control and
release it. This will automatically
return the vehicle to the previously
set speed. The RSM control will not
work if the vehicle speed is not
faster than 48 km/h (30 mph).
Driver Controls
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