
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page . Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it. Turn of f all the electrical
accessories: heater, A/C, climate
control, audio system, lights, etc.
Put the transmission in neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
1.
2.
133
382 387
CONT INUED
Emergency
Towing Jump Starting
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
If the Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
373
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.

CONT INUED
....................................
Accessories .290
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .134
............
Accessory Power Sockets .186
...........................
AC Power Outlet .186
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .335
Adjustable Driver’s Foot
.........................................
Pedals .173
...............
AdvancedAirbagSystem .29
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .11,25
..............
Air Conditioning System .193
.............
Rear A/C Control .198,201
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .195
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .353
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .284
......................................
Antif reeze .337
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .65,306
...................................
Operation .306
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .234
Anti-thef t Steering Column
............................................
Lock .134
........................................
Armrests .156
...............
Audio Controls, Remote . 233................................
Audio System .203
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
.
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 128
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 269
..............
Automatic Transmission . 300
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .392
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 340
.......................................
Shif ting .300
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .300
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 300
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 303
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63, 377
............................
Jump Starting .373
..............................
Maintenance .359
............................
Specif ications .393
..............................
Bef ore Driving .283
..................................
Belts, Seat .10, 22
.........................
Beverage Holders .175
..................................
Booster Seats .53 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 306
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 284
....................
Bulb Replacement .347
...........................................
Fluid .341
.......................................
Parking .172
.................
System Indicator . 63,379
........................
Wear Indicators .305
.............................
Braking System .305
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 284
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .129
......................
Brights, Headlights .126
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .348
..............................
Brake Lights .347
................
Front Parking Lights . 345
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 345
...........
Front Turn Signal Light . 344
.................................
Headlights .343
.........................
Rear Bulbs .347, 348
............
Rear Turn Signal Light . 347
............................
Specif ications .393
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .343
Index
A
B
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I

CONT INUED
Dipstick..........
Automatic Transmission .340
..................................
Engine Oil .287
........................
Directional Signals .126
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .305
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .336
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking .141
..................
Lockout Prevention .141
..............
Manual Sliding Doors .146
..............................
Monitor Light .67
....................
Power Door Locks .141
.................
Power Sliding Doors .146
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .394
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .7
Driver’s Seat Position Memory
........................................
System .165
...........................................
Driving .297
....................................
Economy .289
....................
DVD Error Message .264
...................................
DVD Player .235
..............................
Economy, Fuel .289 ..................................
Emergencies .361
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 373
...........
Brake System Indicator . 379
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 366
.....
Charging System Indicator . 377
..................
Checking the Fuses . 382
..............
Closing the Moonroof . 380
...........
Driving with a Flat Tire . 362
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 130
............................
Jump Starting .373
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 377
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 378
..................
Overheated Engine . 375
.......................................
Towing .387
.........................
Emergency Brake .172
....................
Emergency Flashers .130
......................
Emergency Towing .387
.......................
Emissions Controls .398
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 401
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 71
..............
Engine Speed Limiter . 302
.........................
If It Won’t Start .372
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .63, 378
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 63,377 ..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 334
...............................
Overheating .375
............................
Specif ications .392
.......................................
Starting .299
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 398
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .56
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .399
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .20
...................................
Fan, Interior .193
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .191
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 285
......................................
Filters, Oil .335
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 130
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 366
.....................................
Floor Mats .349
.......................
Floor Storage Area .181
Index
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Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission .340
..........................................
Brake .341
..........................
Power Steering .342
................
Windshield Washers .125
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .209
.................
Folding the Third Seat .162
........................
Four-way Flashers .130
............................
Front Airbags .11,27
......................................
Front Seat .152
............................
Adjusting .153,155
.......................................
Heaters .164
...................................
Airbags .11,27
.................................................
Fuel .284
......................
Fill Door and Cap .285
...........................................
Gauge .71
................
Octane Requirement .284
....................................
Ref ueling .285
........................
Reserve Indicator .68
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .382
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .289 .........................................
Gasoline .284
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 68
...........................................
Gauge .71
................
Octane Requirement . 284
....................................
Ref ueling .285
................
Gas Station Procedures . 285
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 71
...............................................
Fuel .71
...............................
Speedometer .71
.................................
Tachometer .71
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .313
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .313
......................................
Glove Box .184
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .313
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 343
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 130
.....................................
Headlights .126
........................................
Aiming .343
............
Automatic Lighting Off . 128 .........
Daytime Running Lights . 129
..................
High Beam Indicator . 69
.......................
Reminder Chime .126
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 343
.................................
Turning on .126
...................................
Headphones .265
............................
Head Restraints .156
...............................
Heated Mirror .172
...................................
Heater, Seat .164
.....................
Heating and Cooling .192
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 299
...............
High-Low Beam Switch . 126
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .272
.......................
Hood, Opening the .286
...........................................
Horn .5,124
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 390
Ignition ............................................
Keys .132
.........................................
Switch .134
............
Timing Control System . 399
......................
Immobilizer System .133
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 8
Index
H I
G
IV

........................
Low Coolant Level .288
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .68
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .63,377
................................
Lower Anchors .45
..........................
Lower Glove Box .184
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .392
...........
Luggage Net (Cargo Net) .295
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .292
..................................
Maintenance .319
................................
Minder .321-330
.........................
Minder Indicator .70
...
Owner Maintenance Checks .329
.................................
Record .331-332
..........................................
Saf ety .320
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .63,378
...................
Manual Sliding Doors .146
...............................
Meters, Gauges .71
..................
Michilen PAX System .362
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .171
.................................
Modif ications .291
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle .291
.......................................
Moonroof .170Moving the Second Row Bucket
.............................................
Seat .158
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display .74
...................
Neutral Gear Position .301
..................
New Vehicle Break-in .284
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of. i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication .390
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .284
.........................................
Odometer .72
...............................
Odometer, Trip .72
Oil ........................
Change, How to .335
......................
Change, When to .321
......................
Checking Engine .287
..............
Pressure Indicator .63,377
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .334
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) .134
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .398............................
Outside Mirrors .171
....................
Overheating, Engine .375
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks .329
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .284
............
Panel Brightness Control .129
........................
Park Gear Position .301
...........................................
Parking .304
...............................
Parking Brake .172
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator .63,379
...............................
Parking Lights .126
................
Parking Sensor System .277
..
Parking Over Things that Burn .304
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .33
...................................
PAX System .362
.............................
PGM-FI System .399
........................
Power Door Locks .141
Power Sliding Doors .......................................
Indicator .67
...................................
Operation .146
.....................................
Switches .147
...............
Power Socket Locations .186
..............................
Power Tailgate .143
Index
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OP
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