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Driving tips
BEFORE DRIVING
Before entering vehicle:
Be sure that all windows, outside mirror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, with the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in Section 7,
Maintenance. Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-
trols are easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning lightgoes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and itsequipment.
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WARNING - Driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs
Drinking and driving is danger-
ous. Drunk driving is the num-
ber one contributor to the high-
way death toll each year. Even asmall amount of alcohol will
affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgement.
You are much more likely to
have a serious accident if you
drink and drive.
If you are drinking or taking
drugs, don’t drive. Do not ridewith a driver who has beendrinking or taking drugs.Choose a designated driver orcall a cab. Driving while under the influ-
ence of drugs is as dangerous
or more dangerous than drivingdrunk.
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LABEL INFORMATION
There are several important labels
and identification numbers located
on your vehicle. The label locations
are identified in the illustrations
shown.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
To check the frame number under
the passenger seat, remove the
cover.
1SAA60011LD6001
1LDE60011LDN6002
1LDN6003
Frame number
Identification label (if equipped)
VIN label (if equipped)
Compliance label (if equipped)
VIN bar code (if equipped)
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In case of an emergency
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Driver-side knee bolster
Description Fuse rating Protected component
START SIG 10A Start motor
RR FOG LP 10A Rear fog light
A/CON SW 10A Air conditioner
CLUSTER 10A Cluster
SEAT HTD 15A Seat warmer
C/LIGHTER 15A Cigar lighter
A/BAG 10A Airbag
R/WIPER 15A Rear wiper
ABS 10A Anti-lock brake system
IGN COIL 15A Ignition
T/SIG LP 10A Turn signal light
HTD GLASS1 20A Rear window defroster
HTD GLASS2 10A Rear window defroster
P/WDW RR 25A Power window (rear)
IGN O/S MIR 10A Outside rearview mirror
P/WDW FRT 25A Power window (front)
FRT WIPER 20A Front wiper
H/LP (LH) 10A Headlight (left)
H/LP (RH) 10A Headlight (right)
FUEL PUMP 10A Fuel pump
INJ 15A Injection
SNSR 10A O 2SensorDescription Fuse rating Protected component
C/DR LOCK 20A Central door lock
A/BAG IND 10A Airbag warning
TCU B/UP 15A Automatic tranaxle
DSL ECU1 20A -
DSL ECU2 10A -
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Maintenance
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1. Warm the engine up for a few min-utes and then turn it off. Remove
the oil filler cap.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
3. Drain the oil into a suitable con-tainer by removing the oil drainplug. 4. Remove the engine oil filter with
an oil filter wrench.
✽✽ NOTICE
Do not allow the oil filter gasket to
remain on the oil filter mounting
surface. This will cause oil leakageand engine damage. Remove the oldgasket completely so that a new gas-
ket may be properly seated.
5. Use a clean rag to clean the oil fil- ter mounting surface on the
engine.
6. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the new oil filter O-ring seal.
CAUTION
Both the oil and engine are
hot. Do not burn yourself.
Keep all engine oil out of the reach of children.
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WARNING - Lifting your
vehicle
If you raise your vehicle, always
ensure that it is supported at all
four jacking or lift points for the
vehicle. Do not use jacks meant
for tire changes. Use only lift
equipment specifically recom-
mended for doing maintenance
work under the vehicle. Place
the vehicle and lift equipment
on a hard, level surface capable
of supporting the full weight of
the vehicle without moving or
deforming. If the support is not
stable, the vehicle could fall andcause serious or fatal injuries.
Follow the instructions with the
lift device.
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Index
Interior care ······························································· 7-60
Interior features ························································· 3-86
Interior lights ····························································· 3-82
Interior overview ························································· 2-4
Keys ··············································································· 3-2
Label information ······················································ 5-22
Lighting ······································································· 4-33
Lubricant specifications ············································ 7-54
Lubricants and fluids ················································ 7-30
Luggage net ································································ 3-90
Maintenance services ··················································· 7-3
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ············· 7-8
Manual climate control system ································ 4-43
Manual transaxle ················································ 4-6, 7-25
Mirrors ········································································ 3-79
Normal maintenance schedule ··································· 7-5
Overheating ·································································· 6-3Overloading ································································ 5-21
Owner maintenance ··················································· 7-10
Parking brake ···························································· 7-21
Power steering ···························································· 7-23
Remote keyless entry ··················································· 3-4
Road warning ······························································· 6-2
Safety belts ································································· 3-32
Seat ·············································································· 3-16
Special driving conditions ··········································· 5-7
Specifications ································································ 8-2
Starting the engine ······················································· 4-4
Steering wheel ··················································· 4-20, 7-24
Storage compartment ················································ 3-83
Suggestions for economical operation ······················· 5-6
Theft-alarm system ···················································· 4-53
Tires and wheels ························································ 7-40
Towing ········································································· 6-14
Trailer towing ····························································· 5-13
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