The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in thetext.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols61
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DOOR AND TRUNK
OPEN MONITOR
SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL MAIN
INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.62)
(P.62) (P.65)
(P.62) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.65) (P.64)
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.64)
(P.63)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.66)
SEAT BELT INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.67)
(P.64)
(P.67)
(P.67)
(P.70)
(P.66)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.
If you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II) without f astening your seat belt,
the beeper starts to sound, and the
indicator starts to blink. The beeper
stops sounding several seconds later
but the indicator will remain lit.The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
complete inf ormation, see page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
See page .This indicator has two f unctions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking
brake. If you drive at certain
speeds without f ully releasing the
parking brake, the beeper sounds
continuously. Driving with the
parking brake not f ully released
can damage the brakes and tires.
If you drive without your seat belt
f astened, the indicator remains on
and the beeper will sound every f ew
seconds.
If it remains lit af ter you f ully
release the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For complete inf ormation,
see page .
1. 2.
259
260 260
262
Instrument Panel L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Seat Belt Reminder L ightL ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
LampParking Brake and Brake
System Indicator
62
U.S. Canada
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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page . Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See pages . Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
168
169
221 224 225
238
Maintenance Schedule
Maint enance
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
203
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Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
(4-cylinder models)
(6-cylinder models)Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine and check your work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level on the dipstick. If necessary,
add more oil.
(6-cylinder models)
(4-cylinder models)
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
Make sure to clean of f any dirt
and dust on the connecting
surf ace of a new oil f ilter. 9.
8.
7.
6.
4. 5.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance217
OIL FILTER
6-cylinder models
OIL FILTER
4-cylinder models
4.4 US qt (4.2)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m) Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire . 248
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 249
..........
If Your Engine Won’t Start . 253
Nothing Happens or theStarter Motor Operates ............................
Very Slowly . 253
The Starter Operates ................................
Normally . 254
................................
Jump Starting . 255
............
If Your Engine Overheats . 257
.........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 259
..........
Charging System Indicator . 260
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 260
.......................
Readiness Codes . 261
...............
Brake System Indicator . 262
..................
Closing the Moonroof . 263
......................
Emergency Towing . 264
..............................................
Fuses . 265
..........
Checking and Replacing . 265
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Taking Care of the Unexpected
247
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Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within ten seconds, turn of f
the engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page).
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
This light should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action. Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
1. 2. 3. 4.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owing
259
NOTICE:LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATORRunning the engine with low
oil pressure can cause serious
mechanical damage almost immediately.
Turn of f the engine as soon as you can
saf ely get the vehicle stopped.
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CONT INUED
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Accessories . 171
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 82
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 107
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 215
.....................................
Airbag (SRS) . 9
..........
Airbag System Components . 22
............................
Air Conditioning . 110
.........................................
Usage . 115
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 239
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 280
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
................................
Description . 189
...............................
Indicator . 63, 190
...................................
Operation . 188
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 82
........
Audio System . 122, 130, 132, 140
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 155
..............
Automatic Transmission . 182
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 274
.......................................
Shif ting . 182
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 182
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 182
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 185 Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 260
............................
Jump Starting . 255
..............................
Maintenance . 244
............................
Specif ications . 275
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 163
..........................................
Belts, Seat . 8
.........................
Beverage Holders . 107
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 189
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 164
....................
Bulb Replacement . 233
...........................................
Fluid . 225
.......................................
Parking . 104
.........................
System Indicator . 62
........................
Wear Indicators . 188
.............................
Braking System . 188
........................
Break-in, New Car . 164
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 76
........................
Brights, Headlights . 74
Bulb Replacement
..............................
Brake Lights . 233
................
Front Parking Lights . 231 .................................
Headlights . 228
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 234
............................
Specif ications . 275
...............................
Trunk Light . 233
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 231
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 228
............................
Capacities Chart . 274
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 173
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
...................................
CD Changer . 132
..............................
CD Player . 130, 131
........................
CD Pocket, Center . 106
........................
Certif ication Label . 272
............................................
Chains . 243
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 249
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 216
.............................
When to . 204, 206
...
Charging System Indicator . 62, 260
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 178
Index
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Childproof Door Locks . 85
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Child Seats . 34
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Lower Anchorage Points . 46
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Tether Anchorage Points . 50
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Climate Control Sensors . 121
.........................
Clock, Setting the . 153
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 226
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 282
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 179
..............................
Compact Spare . 248
.................
Console Compartment . 107
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 288
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 219
....................................
Checking . 169
.........................
Proper Solution . 219
...................
Temperature Gauge . 69
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 282
............
Cruise Control Operation . 155
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 288
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii .......................................
Dashboard . 60
................
Daytime Running Lights . 76
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 290
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 77
....................................
Dimensions . 274
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 74
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 221, 222
..................................
Engine Oil . 168
..........................
Directional Signals . 74
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 188
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 217
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 83
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 277
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 180
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 177
....................................
Economy . 170
................
In Foreign Countries . 281
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 119
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 235 ..............................
Economy, Fuel . 170
............
Emergencies on the Road . 247
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 255
...........
Brake System Indicator . 262
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 249
.....
Charging System Indicator . 260
..................
Checking the Fuses . 265
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 259
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 260
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 263
..................
Overheated Engine . 257
.........................
Emergency Brake . 103
......................
Emergency Flashers . 76
......................
Emergency Towing . 264
.......................
Emissions Controls . 282Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 69
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 62, 260
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 259
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 214
...............................
Overheating . 257
............................
Specif ications . 274
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Speed Limiter . 181, 184
Index
D E
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