14-2
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........................... 7-38
Warning light ........................................ 3-28, 7-39
Accessories ..................................................... 11-72
Accessory power outlet ..................................... 6-14
Active head restraint ............................................ 1-8
Air cleaner element ......................................... 11-24
Air conditioner ..................................................... 4-9
Air filtration system ............................................ 4-19
Air flow selection ................................................. 4-2
Alarm system ..................................................... 2-23
All-wheel drive warning light (AT vehicles) ........ 3-31
Aluminum wheels ............................................ 11-57
Antenna system .................................................. 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................... 7-38
Arming the system ............................................. 2-24
Armrest .............................................................. 1-14
Ashtray .............................................................. 6-19
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ................... 3-27
Audio control button .......................................... 5-56
Audio set ............................................................. 5-3
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .......................... 3-59
Automatic climate control system ...................... 4-10
Automatic transmission 4 speed ......................................................... 7-16
5 speed ......................................................... 7-25
Capacities ..................................................... 12-4 Fluid ............................................................ 11-33
Manual mode ....................................... 7-20, 7-30
Selector lever ...................................... 7-17, 7-26
Shift lock release ................................. 7-24, 7-35
Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) .. 3-27
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) .......................................................... 1-18
B
Battery ............................................................. 11-67 Jump starting ................................................ 9-17
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) ...................................................... 2-16
Brake Booster ....................................................... 11-44
Fluid ............................................................ 11-42
Pad and lining ............................................. 11-47
Pedal .......................................................... 11-45
Brake pedal
Free play .................................................... 11-45
Reserve distance ........................................ 11-45
Brake system .................................................... 7-37
Warning light ................................................ 3-29
Braking .............................................................. 7-37
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ....................................................... 11-47
Tips ............................................................... 7-37
14-3
Index
Bulb
Chart ........................................................... 12-10
Replacing .................................................... 11-73
C
Capacities .......................................................... 12-4
Cargo area Cover ............................................................ 6-23
Light ................................................................ 6-3
Tie-down hooks ............................................ 6-29
Catalytic converter ............................................... 8-4
Center Console .......................................................... 6-8
Ventilators ....................................................... 4-3
Changing
Flat tire ............................................................ 9-5
Oil and oil filter ............................................ 11-13
Charge warning light ......................................... 3-26CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction
indicator lamp ................................................ 3-25
Checking
Brake pedal free play .................................. 11-45
Brake pedal reserve distance ..................... 11-45
Clutch function ............................................ 11-46
Clutch pedal free play ................................. 11-46
Engine oil level ........................................... 11-12
Fluid level ................. 11-33, 11-41, 11-42, 11-43 Gear oil level ............................................... 11-37
Child restraint systems ...................................... 1-38
Installation with seatbelt ............................... 1-42
Lower and tether anchorages ....................... 1-49
Child safety ............................................................. 7
Locks ............................................................ 2-30
Chime
Key ................................................................. 3-6
Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-19
Cigarette lighter socket ...................................... 6-16
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ......................................... 10-4
Interior .......................................................... 10-6
Ventilator grille .............................................. 4-17
Climate control system Automatic ...................................................... 4-10
Manual ............................................................ 4-4
Clock ................................................................. 3-36
Clutch Fluid ............................................................ 11-43
Pedal .......................................................... 11-46
Coat hook .......................................................... 6-20
Cooling system ................................................ 11-18
Corrosion protection ................................. 8-14, 10-4
Cruise control .................................................... 7-53
Set indicator light .......................................... 3-35
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Index
Cup holder
Front passenger’s ......................................... 6-12
Rear passenger’s ......................................... 6-13
D
Daytime running light system ............................ 3-46
Differential gear oil Front ........................................................... 11-35
Rear ............................................................ 11-37
Dimensions ........................................................ 12-2
Disarming the system ........................................ 2-26
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............ 7-38
Dome light ................................................ 6-2, 11-82
Door locks ........................................................... 2-6
Door open warning light .................................... 3-31
Drive belts ....................................................... 11-30
Driving All-wheel drive vehicle .................................. 3-31
Car phone/mobile phone ................................. 10
Drinking ............................................................. 9
Drugs ................................................................. 9
Foreign countries ............................................ 8-7
Pets ................................................................. 11
Snowy and icy roads .................................... 8-13
Tips ..................................... 7-15, 7-23, 7-33, 8-7
Tired or sleepy ................................................. 10 E
Electrical system ............................................... 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system ........................................................... 7-41
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................ 1-18
Engine
Compartment overview ................................ 11-8
Coolant ....................................................... 11-19
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ................ 8, 8-3
Hood ............................................................. 11-5
Oil ............................................................... 11-12
Overheating .................................................. 9-20
Starting ......................................................... 7-10
Stopping ....................................................... 7-12
Exterior care ...................................................... 10-2 F
Flat tires .............................................................. 9-5
Floor mat ........................................................... 6-22
Fluid level
Automatic transmission .............................. 11-33
Brake .......................................................... 11-42
Clutch ......................................................... 11-43
Power steering ........................................... 11-41
Fog light switch ................................................. 3-50
Front
Differential gear oil ..................................... 11-35
14-7
Index
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-26
Outside mirrors .................................................. 3-61
Outside temperature indicator ........................... 3-37
Overheating engine ........................................... 9-20 P
Parking
Brake stroke ............................................... 11-48
Light switch ................................................... 3-49
Periodic inspection .............................................. 8-6 Power Door locking switches ................................... 2-10
Seat ................................................................ 1-5
Steering fluid ............................................... 11-41
Windows ....................................................... 2-31
Precautions against vehicle modification .. 1-37, 1-92
Preparing to drive .............................................. 7-10
Printed antenna ................................................... 5-2 R
Rear Combination lights ...................................... 11-76
Differential gear oil ...................................... 11-37
Gate .............................................................. 2-39
Seats ............................................................ 1-11
Rear seat
Folding down (Station wagon) ...................... 1-12 Rear window
Defogger button ............................................ 3-57
Wiper and washer switch .............................. 3-55
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ....................... 11-35
Brake fluid ................................................... 11-43
Clutch fluid .................................................. 11-44
OIL grade and viscosity ....... 11-16, 11-17, 11-32, 11-36, 11-40
Power steering fluid .................................... 11-42
Spark plugs ................................................. 11-29
Remote keyless entry system ........................... 2-12
Replacement Brake pad and lining ................................... 11-47
Wiper blades ............................................... 11-60
Replacing
Air cleaner element ..................................... 11-24
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-16
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) ...... 2-17
Replacing bulbs ............................................... 11-73 Cargo area light .......................................... 11-85
Dome light .................................................. 11-82
Door step light ............................................ 11-84
Front fog light .............................................. 11-76
Front turn signal light .................................. 11-76
Headlight .................................................... 11-74
High mount stop light .................................. 11-86
14-8
Index
License plate light ....................................... 11-80
Map light ..................................................... 11-83
Parking light ................................................ 11-76
Rear combination light ................................ 11-76
Trunk light ................................................... 11-86
Rocking the vehicle ........................................... 8-17
Roof rail and crossbar ....................................... 8-21 S Safety Precautions when driving .................................. 6
Symbol .............................................................. 3
Warnings ........................................................... 3
Seat Fabric ........................................................... 10-6
Heater ........................................................... 1-10
Seatbelt .................................................................. 6 Maintenance ................................................. 1-33
Pretensioners ............................................... 1-33
Safety tips ..................................................... 1-16
Warning light and chime ............................... 1-19
Seatbelts ........................................................... 1-16
Selector lever ........................................... 7-17, 7-26 Position indicator .......................................... 3-34
Shift lock release ...................................... 7-24, 7-35
Snow tires ......................................................... 8-15
Sounding a panic alarm ..................................... 2-15 Spark plugs ..................................................... 11-29
Specifications .................................................... 12-2
Speedometer ....................................................... 3-9 SRS
Curtain airbag ............................................... 1-80
Frontal airbag ............................................... 1-65
Side airbag ................................................... 1-80
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ....................................................... 6, 1-59
SRS airbag system warning light ...................... 3-24
Starting the engine ............................................ 7-10
State emission testing (U.S. only) ....................... 7-8
Steering wheel
Power ........................................................... 7-36
Tilt ................................................................. 3-63
Stopping the engine .......................................... 7-12
Storage compartment .......................................... 6-7
Sun shades ....................................................... 2-43
Sun visors ........................................................... 6-5
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) .. 1-59
Synthetic leather upholstery .............................. 10-6 T
Tachometer ....................................................... 3-11
Temperature gauge ........................................... 3-13
Temporary spare tire ........................................... 9-3
Tie-down hooks ................................................. 9-22
14-9
Index
Tilt steering wheel ............................................. 3-63 Tire
Chains .......................................................... 8-17
Inspection ................................................... 11-51
Pressures and wear .................................... 11-52
Replacement .............................................. 11-56
Rotation ...................................................... 11-55
Tires .................................................................. 12-5
Types .......................................................... 11-49
Tires and wheels ............................................. 11-49
Top tether anchorages ...................................... 1-55
Towing ............................................................... 9-21 All wheels on the ground .............................. 9-28
Flat-bed truck ................................................ 9-27
Tie-down hooks ............................................ 9-22
Weight .......................................................... 8-31
Trailer
Hitch ............................................................. 8-27
Hitches .......................................................... 8-37
Towing .......................................................... 8-31
Towing tips ................................................... 8-40
Trip meter ................................................. 3-10, 3-16
Trunk lid ............................................................. 2-35
Release handle ............................................. 2-37
Trunk light ........................................................ 11-86
Turn signal
Indicator lights .............................................. 3-34 Lever ............................................................. 3-47
U
Under-floor storage compartment ..................... 6-30 V
Valet mode ........................................................ 2-27
Vanity mirror ........................................................ 6-6
Vehicle Capacity weight ............................................ 8-19
Identification ............................................... 12-11
Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light ........................................ 3-32
OFF switch ................................................... 7-48
Operation indicator light ................................ 3-31
System .......................................................... 7-43
Warning light ................................................. 3-32
Ventilator ............................................................. 4-2 W
Warning and indicator lights .............................. 3-20
Warning lights ABS .............................................................. 3-28
All-wheel drive .............................................. 3-31
Anti-lock Brake system ................................. 3-28
AT OIL TEMPerature .................................... 3-27