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REAR HATCHOpening the Rear Hatch
To open the rear hatch from the out-
side:
1. Insert the door key into the lock
and turn it counterclockwise. You
can also unlock the latch (but not
release it) with the power door lock
system.
2. Reach under the license plate light
shield and pull the rear hatch han-
dle to release the latch.3. Pull the rear hatch back and up to
open.
Make certain that you close the rear
hatch door before driving your vehi-
cle. Possible damage may occur to
the rear hatch lift cylinders and
attaching hardware if the rear hatch
door is not closed prior to driving.
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
3-67
S2BLA612A
S2BLA330B
LOCK UNLOCK
WARNING
The rear hatch swings upward.
Make sure no objects or people
are near the rear of the vehicle
when opening the hatch.
WARNING
- Rear Hatch
Check to be sure the rear
hatch is completely closed
before driving. If the rear
hatch is open, exhaust gases
can enter the vehicle.
Occupants should never ride
in the rear cargo area where
no restraints are available. To
avoid injury in the event of an
accident or sudden stops,
occupants should always be
properly restrained.
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Closing the Hood:
Check the area under the hood to
make certain all filler caps are in
place and that all loose items have
been removed.
Lower the hood then push down to
properly lock in place.
Check to make sure the hood is
closed.
FUEL FILLER LID1. Pull the fuel filler lid out to open.
2. To remove the cap, turn it counter-
clockwise.
3. Hold the cap on the hook to avoid
damage on the surface of the vehi-
cle.
4. Refuel the fuel tank.
5. To install the cap, place it on the
fuel filler neck and turn it clockwise
until it “CLICKS”. This indicates
that the cap is securely tightened.
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE3-70
WARNING -
Refueling
If pressurized fuel sprays out,
it can cause serious injuries.
Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap
is venting fuel or if you hear a
hissing sound, wait until the
condition stops before com-
pletely removing the cap.
Because your vehicle uses an
ORVR (On-board Refuelling
Vapor Recovery) system,“To p
OFF”the vehicle very careful-
ly to prevent fuel splash-back.
S2BLC318A
OPEN
CLOSE
WARNING
Before closing the hood,
make sure that all engine
parts and tools have been
removed from the engine area
and that no one’s hands are
near the hood opening.
Do not leave gloves, rags or
any other combustible materi-
al in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause a heat-
induced fire.
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Sunshade
The sunshade will be opened with
the glass panel automatically when
the glass panel is slid. You will have to
close it manually if you want it closed.In case of an Emergency
If the sunroof does not open electri-
cally:
1. Remove the overhead console.
2. Insert the emergency handle (pro-
vided with the vehicle) and turn the
handle clockwise to open or coun-
terclockwise to close.KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE3-84
S2BLA361
✽ ✽
NOTICE Do not depress the sunroof switch
longer than necessary. It could
cause the failure of the sunroof
motor.
Periodically remove any dirt that
may accumulate on the guide rail.
If you try to open the sunroof
when the temperature is below
freezing or when the sunroof is
covered with snow or ice, the
glass or the motor could be dam-
aged.
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ANTENNA Fixed Rod Antenna
Your car uses a fixed rod antenna to
receive both AM and FM broadcast
signals.
This antenna is removable. To
remove the antenna, turn it counter-
clockwise. To install the antenna, turn
it clockwise.
LUGGAGE NET
(IF EQUIPPED)To keep items from shifting in the
trunk, you can use the four rings
located in the trunk to attach the
cargo net.
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE3-86
S2MS103019
S2BLB312C
CAUTION
Be sure to remove the anten-
na before washing the car in
an automatic car wash or it
may be damaged.
When reinstalling your anten-
na, it is important that it is
fully tightened to ensure prop-
er reception.
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INTERIOR FEATURESDigital Clock
When the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position, the clock but-
tons operate as follows:HOUR “H’’:
Pressing the “H’’button with your fin-
ger, a pencil or similar object will
advance the time displayed by one
hour.
MINUTE “M’’:
Pressing the “M’’button with your fin-
ger, a pencil or similar object will
advance the time displayed by one
minute.
RESET “:00’’:
To clear away minutes, press the
“:00’’button with your finger, a pencil
or similar object. Then the clock will
be set precisely on the hour.
For example, if the “:00’’button is
pressed while the time is between
9:01 and 9:29, the display will be
reset to 9:00. If pressed while it is
between 9:30 and 9:59, the display
will be reset to 10:00.Cigarette Lighter
To use the cigarette lighter, press the
front face then release it to allow the
cigarette lighter and ashtray to slowly
extend from center panel.
To operate the cigarette lighter, press
it in and release it. When it is heated,
it automatically pops out ready for
use.
If the engine is not running, the igni-
tion switch must be in the ACC posi-
tion for the lighter to operate.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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AUTO
AUTO AMB
OFF TEMPMODE
AMB
A/C
A/C
H
M
L
R
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
5BLA450
H
M
5BLA335E
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Stalling while Driving Uphill
What should I do if my vehicle stalls,
or is about to stall, and I can’t make it
up the hill?
If your vehicle stalls, or is about to
stall while driving uphill, there are
some things you should do, and there
are some things you must not do.
First, here’s what you should do:
Push the brake pedal to stop the
vehicle and keep it from rolling
backwards. Also, apply the parking
brake.
If your engine is still running, shift
the transmission into reverse,
release the parking brake, and
slowly back down the hill in reverse. If your engine has stopped running,
you’ll need to restart it. With the
brake pedal depressed and the
parking brake still applied, shift a
manual transmission to N (Neutral),
or an automatic transmission to P
(Park) and restart the engine. Then,
shift to reverse, release the parking
brake, and slowly back down the
hill in reverse.
As you are backing down the hill,
put your left hand on the steering
wheel at the 12 o’clock position.
This way, you’ll be able to tell if your
wheels are straight or turned to the
left or right as you back down.
DRIVING TIPS
5-23
WARNING
- Driving over
Hills
Driving to the top (crest) of a hill
at full speed can cause an acci-
dent and result in serious or
fatal injury. There could be a
drop-off, embankment, cliff,
another vehicle or people sit-
ting on the ground. As you near
the top of a hill, slow down and
stay alert.
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Fuse panel description
Driver-side kick panelIN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY6-10
( )
( ) (
) ( ) ( )
( )
W/SHD
15AS/ROOF
20A
( )PREMIUM
AUDIO30A
( )S/WARMER20A
(
)
O/S MIRROR10A
(
)
RELAY COIL10ASTART
10A
METER
10AENGINE
10A HAZARD
15AP/SCK(CTR)
15A
CIGAR (FRT)
15A
DRL/OBD-II10AWIPER(FRT)
20A
TCCS
20AROOM LAMP10A FOG (RR)
15AP/SCK
(FRT,RR)
30ASTOP LAMP
20ATURN LAMP
10A
A/BAG
10A
( )TRAILER15A WIPER(RR)
10AACC
10A
22 23 24 19 20 21
16 17 18
13 14 15 10 11 12789 456 123USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES ONLY.
*( ) IS OPTION.
Description FUSE RATING PROTECTED OMPONENT
1. W/SHD 15 A Defroster
2. S/ROOF 20 A Sunroof
3. START 10 A Starting system, PCM, ACC
4. HAZARD 15 A Turn & Hazard flasher unit
5. P/SCK(CTR) 15 A Center power socket
6. CIGAR (FRT) 15 A Cigar lighter
7. DRL/OBD-II 10 A Check connector
8. WIPER (FRT) 20 A Wiper & Washer, Head light,
Front
heater & Aircon, Cooling system, Defroster
9. P/SCK (FRT, RR) 30 A Front and rear power socket
10. RELAY COIL 10 A Relay coil
11. WIPER (RR) 10 A Wiper & Washer, ETWIS, Heater & Aircon,
Trip computer, sunroof
12. ACC 10 A Power mirror, Cigar lighter, Power Socket,
Clock, Keyless entry, Audio
13. TCCS 20 A Transfer case control unit
14. FOG (RR) 15 A Rear fog lamp
15. O/S MIRROR 10 A Electric remote control mirror
16. ROOM LAMP 10 A Instrument cluster, ETWIS, Head light, DRL,
Keyless entry, Room lamp, Sunvior lamp, Clock
17. S/WARMER 20 A Seat warmer
18.
PREMIUM AUDIO
30 A Audio
19. STOP LAMP 20 A Stop light
20. TURN LAMP 10 A Turn & Hazard flasher unit
21. A/BAG 10 A Airbag
22. METER 10 A PCM, ACC, Trip computer, Stop light ,DRL,
ETWIS, Instrument cluster, Front heater & Aircon
23. TRAILER 15 A Trailer accessory
24. ENGINE 10 APCM, Cooling, Speed sensor, Diagnosis connector,
ACC, Instrument cluster, ABS
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Memory fuse
Your vehicle is equipped with a
“Memory Fuse”to prevent battery
discharge if your vehicle is parked
without being operated for prolonged
periods. Use the following proce-
dures before parking the vehicle for
prolonged period.1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail
lights.
3. Open the main fuse box cover in
engine compartment and pull up
the “AUDIO FUSE 20A”. This will
change the memory fuse mode to
prevent battery discharge.IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY6-12
S2BLA606B
CAUTION
• If the memory fuse is pulled
up from the fuse box housing,
the key reminder warning
chime, door ajar warning
chime and light, and clock will
not operate. The clock must
be reset.
Even though the memory fuse
is pulled up, the battery can
still be discharged by opera-
tion of the headlights or other
electrical devices.
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