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Crosswinds and air turbulence
caused by passing trucks can disrupt
your steering and cause trailer
swaying. When being passed by a
large vehicle, keep a constant speed
and steer straight ahead. Do not try
to make quick steering or braking
corrections.
Always drive slowly and have
someone guide you when backing up.
Grip the of the steering
wheel; then turn the wheel to the lef t
to get the trailer to move to the lef t,
andturnthewheelrighttomovethe
trailer to the right.
Follow all normal precautions when
parking, including putting the
transmission in Park and f irmly
setting the parking brake. Also, place
wheel chocks at each of the trailer’s
tires.The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will af f ect your
vehicle’s handling and perf ormance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.
Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof
others,taketimetopracticedriving
maneuvers bef ore heading f or the
open road, and f ollow the guidelines
below.
Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits f or vehicles with trailers.
Use the D position when towing a
trailer on level roads. See ‘‘
’’ in the next column f or
additional gear inf ormation. Do not
exceed 55 mph (88 km/h). At higher
speeds, the trailer may sway or
af f ect vehicle handling. Maketurnsmoreslowlyandwider
than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
canhitorrunoversomethingthe
vehicle misses. Allow more time and
distance f or braking. Do not brake or
turn suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknif e or turn over.
When climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red mark, turn the air
conditioning of f , reduce speed and, if
necessary, pull to the side of the
road to let the engine cool.
If the automatic transmission shif ts
f requently while going up a hill, shif t
to D .
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Towing a Trailer
Driving
Handling Crosswinds and Buf f et ing
Backing UpParking T owing Speeds and Gears
Driving on
Hills Making T urns and Braking
Driving on HillsDriving Saf ely With a T railer
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation266
Dimensions
Weights Capacities
Air Conditioning 201.2 in (5,110 mm)
75.6 in (1,920 mm)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 4.6 US qt (4.4
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
2.48 US gal (9.4
)
3.5 US qt (3.3
)
8.3 US qt (7.9)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
66.1 in (1,680 mm) 66.1 in (1,680 mm)
118.1 in (3,000 mm) 68.5 in (1,740 mm)
32 34 oz (850 900 g) ND-OIL8 20.00 US gal (75.7
)
1.98 US gal (7.5)
69.7 in (1,770 mm)
8,265 lbs (3,750 kg) Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb. Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
1: LX
2: EX,EX-L1
2
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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of
what each component means.
Rim diameter in inches.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Tire Identif ication Number (TIN) is
a group of numbers and letters that
look like the f ollowing example TIN. Date of manuf acture.
Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial). Tire type code. Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
P
225
55
R 94
V 16
DOT
B97R
FW6X 2202
Tire Labeling
T echnical Inf ormation
Tire Size
T ire Ident if icat ion Number
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P225/55R16 94VDOT B97R FW6X 2202

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Saf ety Belts .8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 280
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 55
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts .8, 20
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22 .....................................
Cleaning .226
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
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Maintenance .22
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .20, 60
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Replacement .22
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
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Seat Heaters .98
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Seats .88
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Adjustments .89, 91
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Drivers Lumbar Support . 92
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Folding the Third Seat . 96
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Head Restraints .92
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Manual Height Adjustment . 90
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Passenger Seating .88
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Reclining the Second Seat . 90
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Reclining the Third Seat . 90
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Removing the Second Seats . 95
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Third Seat Access .93
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Security System .159
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Radiator Overheating . 250
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Radio/CD Sound System . 126,132
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Readiness Codes .253
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Rear Audio Control Panel . 149
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Rear A/C Unit .123
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Rear Compartment .108
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Rear Entertainment System . 145
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .223, 224
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Rear View Mirror .102
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
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Rear Windows .101
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 70
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 90,91
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Reclining the Second Seats . 90
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Reclining the Third Seat . 90
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Reminder Indicators .59
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Remote Audio Controls . 143
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Remote Control (RES) . 151
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Remote Transmitter .81
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Removing the Second Seats . 95
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 212
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Fuses .257 ................................
Light Bulbs .220
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Schedule .203
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Timing Belt .219
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Tires .233
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Wiper Blades .228
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .22
Reserve Tank, .................
Engine Coolant . 172,214
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Reverse Gear Position . 185
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Roof Rack .178
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Rotation, Tire .232
Index
S
R
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