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Illustrated index Exterior
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1 Hood lock release (page 11-5)
2 Headlight switch (page 3-17)
3 Bulb replacement (page 11-54)
4 Wiper switch (page 3-24)
5 Moonroof (page 2-30)
6 Roof rail (page 6-23) 7
Door locks (page 2-3)
8 Tire pressure (page 11-37)
9 Flat tires (page 9-11)
Q Tire chains (page 8-14)
W Fog light switch (page 3-22)
E Tie-down hooks (page 9-22)
R Towing hook (page 9-22)

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1 Rear window defogger switch (page 3-26)
2 Fuel filler lid (page 7-4)
3 Child safety locks (page 2-20)
4 Towing hook (page 9-22)
5 Tailgate (page 2-23) 6
Tie-down hooks (page 9-22)
7 Bulb replacement (page 11-52)
8 Licence plate bracket (page2-24)

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags1-43
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SRS frontal airbag
WARNING
NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT
IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD ’S HEAD TOO
CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front pas-
senger’ s seat, or never hold a child on your lap or in your arms.
The SRS airbag deploys with considerable force and can injure oreven kill the child. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force.
Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag
deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS air-bag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should al-ways sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steeringwheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and
the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possibleand sit upright and well back in the seat. It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuriesthat can result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not inproper position such as one thrown toward the front of the carduring pre-accident braking.
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Never install rearward facing child restraint system in the front passen-
ger’
s seat.
Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger ’s
seat

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The driver’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed in the center portion of the
steering wheel. The passenger ’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed near the
top of the dashboard under an “SRS AIRBAG ” mark.
In a moderate to severe frontal collision, the driver ’s and front passen-
ger’ s SRS frontal airbags deploy and supplement the seatbelts by reduc-
ing the impact on the driver ’s and front passenger ’s head and chest.
Operation
CAUTION
Do not touch the SRS airbag system components around the steering wheel and dashboard with bare hands right after deploy-ment. Doing so can cause burns because the components can bevery hot as a result of deployment.

Keys and doors2-3
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Door locks
Locking and unlocking from the outside
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To lock the door from the outside with the key, insert the key into the
keyhole and turn the key toward the rear. To unlock the door, turn the
key toward the front.
Lift the outside door handle to open an unlocked door.
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To lock the door from the outside without the key, rotate the lock lever
rearward and then close the door.
To lock the door from the outside using the power door locking switch,
push the switch forward ( “LOCK” side) and then close the door. In this
case, all closed doors are locked at the same time.

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Remote keyless entry system (if equipped)CAUTION
Do not expose the transmitter to severe shocks, such as those
experienced as a result of dropping or throwing. Do not take the transmitter apart except when replacing the
battery. Do not get the transmitter wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with a
cloth immediately. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user ’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Two transmitters are provided for your vehicle.
The keyless entry system has the following functions. Locking and unlocking the doors without a key
Sounding a panic alarm
Arming and disarming the security system (if your vehicle is equipped
with an optional security system). See the next section “Security system
(if equipped) ” for detailed information.
The operable distance of the keyless entry system is approximately 30
feet (10 meters). However, this distance will vary depending on environ-
mental conditions. Range may be reduced near sources of RF interfer-
ence such as power plants and radio/television broadcasting towers.
The keyless entry system does not operate when the key is inserted in the ignition switch.

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Before opening the tailgate, remove any object on the upper surface of
the rear bumper to avoid damaging the tailgate.
To open the tailgate, lift up on its handle while pulling the tailgate toward
you. The support cables hold the tailgate open. See “Loading your vehicle ” section in Chapter 8 for precautions in load-
ing cargo.
To close the tailgate, firmly push it upward until it latches.
After you put the tailgate back up, pull it back toward you to be sure it
latches securely.
License plate bracket
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When you drive with the tailgate open and with the bed extender used,

Instruments and controls3-3
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Ignition switch
WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” while the vehicle is be-
ing driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, pre- venting steering control. And when the engine is turned off, it
takes a much greater effort than usual to steer.
The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK, ACC, ON and START.
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LOCK
The key can only be inserted or removed in this position. The ignition
switch will lock the steering wheel when you remove the key.
If turning the key is difficult, turn the steering wheel slightly to the right
and left as you turn the key.