14-2 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......................... ................ 7-22
Warning light ..................................... .................. 3-17, 7-23
Accessories ........................................... .................. 5-2, 11-43
Accessory power outlet ................................. .............. 6-5, 6-7
Active head restraint ............................... ............................ 1-4
Air cleaner element ................................ ........................ 11-15
Air conditioner operation ......................... ........................... 4-7
Air filtration system ............................... ............................ 4-12
Air flow selection .................................. .............................. 4-2
Alarm system ........................................ ............................ 2-13
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AWD AT vehicles) ..... ....... 3-19
Aluminum wheels .................................... ....................... 11-35
Antenna system ...................................... ........................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......................... ................ 7-22
Arming the system ................................... ......................... 2-14
Armrest ............................................ ................................... 1-7
Ashtray ............................................. .................................. 6-8
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light .................. ................ 3-17
Audio set .......................................... .................................. 5-3
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .......................... ............... 3-32
Automatic climate control system ........................ ............... 4-7
Automatic transmission ............................... ..................... 7-16
Capacities .......................................... .......................... 12-4
Fluid ............................................. .............................. 11-20
Selector lever ...................................... ......................... 7-16
Shift lock release ................................... ...................... 7-19
Temperature warning light ......................... .................. 3-17
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-11
B
Battery ............................................ ................................ 11-40 Jump starting .......................................
.......................... 9-9
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) ............... 2-9
Brake Booster ............................................ .......................... 11-27
Fluid ............................................. .............................. 11-25
Pad and lining .................................... ........................ 11-28
Pedal ............................................. ............................. 11-27
Brake pedal Free play .......................................... .......................... 11-27
Reserve distance ...................................... ................. 11-27
Brake system ......................................... ........................... 7-21
Warning light ..................................... ........................... 3-18
Braking ............................................ ................................. 7-21
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ............ .... 11-29
Tips ............................................... ............................... 7-21
Bulb Chart ............................................. ............................... 12-9
Replacing ......................................... .......................... 11-44
C
Capacities .......................................... ............................... 12-4
Cargo Area bars .......................................... ........................... 6-12
Area cover .......................................... ......................... 6-10
Area light ........................................ ..................... 6-2, 11-50
Tie-down hooks ...................................... ..................... 6-11
Catalytic converter ................................... ........................... 8-3
Center Console ............................................ .............................. 6-4
Ventilators ........................................ .............................. 4-3
Changing Flat tire ......................................... .................................. 9-4
Index 14-3
Oil and oil filter ................................ ............................. 11-8
Charge warning light .............................. .......................... 3-16
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp .............................................. ................................ 3-16
Checking Brake pedal free play ............................... .................. 11-27
Brake pedal reserve distance ........................... ......... 11-27
Clutch function ..................................... ...................... 11-28
Clutch pedal free play .............................. .................. 11-28
Engine oil level ................................... ......................... 11-8
Fluid level ................................. 11-20 , 11-24, 11-25, 11-26
Gear oil level ..................................... ... 11-18, 11-21, 11-22
Child restraint systems ............................... ...................... 1-23
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ................... ................ 1-26
Lower and tether anchorages ........................ .............. 1-30
Child safety ........................................ .................................... 5
Locks ................................................ ........................... 2-18
Chime Key ................................................ ................................ 3-5
Seatbelt .......................................... .................... 1-11, 3-14
Cigarette lighter socket ............................ ........................... 6-6
Cleaning Aluminum wheels .................................... .................... 10-3
Interior .......................................... ............................... 10-5
Ventilator grille ................................. ............................ 4-11
Climate control system Automatic ......................................... .............................. 4-7
Manual ............................................ ............................... 4-3
Clock ............................................... ................................. 3-22
Clutch fluid ....................................... ............................... 11-26
Clutch pedal ....................................... ............................ 11-28
Coat hook .......................................... ................................. 6-9Coin tray ..........................................
................................... 6-4
Cooling system ....................................... ........................ 11-12
Corrosion protection ................................ ................ 8-10, 10-4
Cruise control ...................................... .............................. 7-27
Indicator light .................................... ............................ 3-20
Set indicator light ................................ ......................... 3-20
Cup holder ........................................ .................................. 6-5
D
Daytime running light system ......................... ................... 3-23
Differential gear oil Front ............................................. .............................. 11-21
Rear .............................................. ............................. 11-22
Dimensions .......................................... ............................. 12-2
Disarming the system ................................. ...................... 2-15
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ................ ........... 7-22
Dome light ........................................ ........................ 6-2, 11-50
Door locks ......................................... .................................. 2-4
Door open warning light ........................... ......................... 3-19
Drive belts ........................................ ............................... 11-18
Driver s control center differential ....................... .............. 7-12
Drivers control center differential Auto indicator light ............................... ........................ 3-20
Indicator lights .................................... .......................... 3-21
Driving Car phone/cell phone ............................... ......................... 7
Drinking ........................................... .................................. 6
Drugs .............................................. .................................. 7
Foreign countries ................................... ........................ 8-4
Pets ............................................... .................................... 7
Snowy and icy roads ................................... ................... 8-9
Tips ............................................... .............. 7-10, 7-12, 8-5
14-4 Index
Tired or sleepy .................................... ............................... 7
E
EBD (Electronic brake force distribution) system ........ ..... 7-24
Electrical system ..................................... ......................... 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ......... .. 7-24
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................... ............ 1-11
Engine Compartment overview ................................ ................ 11-6
Coolant ........................................... ........................... 11-12
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ....................... ........ 6, 8-2
Hood .............................................. .............................. 11-4
Oil ............................................... ................................. 11-8
Overheating ........................................ ......................... 9-11
Starting .......................................... ................................ 7-7
Stopping .......................................... .............................. 7-8
Exterior care ....................................... .............................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ......................................... .................................... 9-4
Floor mat ......................................... ................................... 6-9
Fluid level
Automatic transmission ............................... .............. 11-20
Brake .............................................. ........................... 11-25
Clutch ............................................. ........................... 11-26
Power steering ..................................... ...................... 11-24
Folding down the rear seat ......................... ........................ 1-8
Front
Differential gear oil ............................. ........................ 11-21
Fog light ......................................... ............................ 11-48
Fog light button .................................. .......................... 3-26Seatbelt pretensioners ..............................
................... 1-20
Seats .............................................. ................................ 1-2
Turn signal light .................................. ....................... 11-48
Fuel .............................................. ....................................... 7-2
Economy hints ........................................ ....................... 8-2
Filler lid and cap ................................. ............................ 7-4
Gauge ............................................. ...................... 3-8, 3-12
Requirements ...................................... .......................... 7-2
Fuses .............................................. ................................ 11-41
Fuses and circuits ..................................... ........................ 12-6
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ..................... ............. 8-14
Glove box ........................................... ................................ 6-4
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ................... .......... 8-14
H
Hazard warning flasher ............................. .......................... 3-6
Head restraint adjustment (Front) ................... .................... 1-4
Head restraint adjustment (Wagon) .................. .................. 1-7
Headlight beam leveler ............................ ......................... 3-25
Headlight flasher .................................. ............................. 3-23
Headlight indicator light .......................... .......................... 3-21
Headlights ......................................... ..................... 3-22, 11-45
Heater operation .................................. ............................... 4-5
High beam indicator light .......................... ........................ 3-20
High mount stop light .............................. ........................ 11-51
Horn .............................................. .................................... 3-35
Hose and connections .................................. .................. 11-12
Index 14-5
I
Ignition switch ..................................... ................................ 3-3
Illuminated entry .................................. ............................... 2-8
Illumination brightness control .................... ...................... 3-25
Immobilizer ........................................ ................................. 2-3
Indicator light
High beam ......................................... .......................... 3-20
Selector lever position .............................. ................... 3-20
Turn signal ........................................ ........................... 3-20
Inside mirror ...................................... ............................... 3-32
Intercooler water spray .............................. ..................... 11-35
Switch ............................................. ............................. 3-31
Warning light ..................................... ........................... 3-19
Interior light .................................... ..................................... 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle ................... .................... 2-21
J
Jack and jack handle ................................... ..................... 9-16
Jump starting ....................................... ............................... 9-9
K
Key Interlock release ................................... ......................... 3-5
Number ............................................ .............................. 2-2
Reminder chime ..................................... ....................... 3-5
Keys ............................................... .................................... 2-2
L
Leather seat materials .............................. ........................ 10-5
Light Cargo area ........................................ .................. 6-2, 11-50Dome ..............................................
.................... 6-2, 11-50
Map ............................................... ...................... 6-2, 11-50
Light control switch ................................. .......................... 3-22
Limited slip differential (LSD) ................... ......................... 7-20
Loading your vehicle ................................ ......................... 8-12
LSD (Limited slip differential) .................... ........................ 7-20
M
Main fuse .......................................... .............................. 11-43
Maintenance Precautions ......................................... ......................... 11-3
Schedule ........................................... ........................... 11-3
Seatbelt .......................................... .............................. 1-18
Tools .............................................. .............................. 9-16
Malfunction indicator lamp (Check Engine light) ....... ........ 3-16
Manual climate control system .......................... ................. 4-3
Manual transmission 5 speeds ........................................... ........................... 7-11
6 speeds ........................................... ............................. 7-9
Map light ......................................... ......................... 6-2, 11-50
Maximum load limits ................................ ......................... 8-20
Meters and gauges ................................... ................. 3-6, 3-11
Mirrors ............................................ ................................... 3-32
Moonroof .......................................... ........................ 2-24, 9-15
N
New vehicle break-in driving the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ......................................... .............................. 8-2
O
Odometer/Trip meter ............................... .................. 3-7, 3-11
14-6 Index
Off road driving ................................... ................................ 8-6
Oil filter ........................................ ..................................... 11-8
Oil level Engine ............................................ ............................. 11-8
Front differential (AT vehicles) ..................... .............. 11-21
Manual transmission ................................. ................. 11-18
Rear differential ................................. ........................ 11-22
Oil pressure warning light .......................... ....................... 3-16
Outside mirrors ..................................... ............................ 3-33
Outside temperature indicator ....................... ............ 3-9, 3-13
Overheating engine ................................. ......................... 9-11
P
Parking Brake .............................................. ............................. 7-25
Brake stroke ......................................... ..................... 11-29
Light switch ........................................ .......................... 3-25
Tips ............................................... ............................... 7-25
Periodic inspections .................................. ......................... 8-4
Power Door locking switches ................................. ................... 2-6
Steering .......................................... ............................. 7-21
Steering fluid .................................... ......................... 11-24
Windows ........................................... ........................... 2-18
Preparing to drive ................................. .............................. 7-6
Printed antenna ................................... ............................... 5-2
R
Rear Combination lights ................................. .................... 11-48
Differential gear oil ............................. ........................ 11-22Differential oil temperature warning light ........
.............. 3-17
Gate .............................................. ............................... 2-23
Seats .............................................. ................................ 1-6
Rear seat Folding down (Wagon) .............................. ..................... 1-8
Rear window Defogger button ................................... ........................ 3-29
Wiper and washer switch ............................. ................ 3-28
Recommended Automatic transmission fluid .......................... ............ 11-21
Brake fluid ........................................ .......................... 11-25
Clutch fluid ....................................... .......................... 11-26
Oil grade and viscosity .............................. ..... 11-10, 11-11,
11-19, 11-22, 11-23
Power steering fluid ............................... .................... 11-24
Spark plugs ......................................... ....................... 11-17
Remote keyless entry system .............................. ............... 2-7
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................... ................... 11-28
Wiper blades ....................................... ....................... 11-37
Replacing Air cleaner element ................................ .................... 11-15
Battery (Remote keyless entry system) ..................... .... 2-9
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) ................. ..... 2-10
Replacing bulbs ..................................... ......................... 11-44
Cargo area light .................................. ....................... 11-50
Dome light ........................................ .......................... 11-50
Front fog light ................................... .......................... 11-48
Front turn signal light ............................ ..................... 11-48
Headlights ......................................... ......................... 11-45
High mount stop light .............................. ................... 11-51
License plate light ................................. ..................... 11-50
Index 14-7
Map light ......................................... ........................... 11-50
Parking light ...................................... ......................... 11-48
Rear combination lights ............................ ................. 11-48
Trunk light ........................................ .......................... 11-51
REV indicator light and buzzer ...................... ..................... 3-9
Rocking the vehicle ................................... ....................... 8-12
Roof rail and crossbar ............................... ....................... 8-14
S
Seat Fabric ............................................ ............................... 10-5
Heater ............................................ ................................ 1-5
Seatbelt .......................................... ....................................... 4
Extender ........................................... ........................... 1-19
Maintenance ........................................ ........................ 1-18
Pretensioners ....................................... ....................... 1-20
Safety tips ......................................... ............................. 1-9
Warning light and chime ............................ ......... 1-11, 3-14
Seatbelts .......................................... .................................. 1-9
Selector lever ...................................... ............................. 7-16
Position indicator .................................. ....................... 3-20
Shift lock release ................................... ........................... 7-19
Shock sensors .......................................... ........................ 2-17
Side ventilators ................................... ................................ 4-3
Snow tires ......................................... ................................ 8-10
Sounding a panic alarm ............................. ......................... 2-8
Spark plugs ......................................... ........................... 11-17
Specifications ....................................... ............................ 12-2
Speedometer ....................................... ...................... 3-6, 3-11
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System
airbag) ........................................... ............................ 4, 1-35
SRS airbag system monitors ............................ ................ 1-56SRS airbag system servicing ............................
................ 1-57
SRS airbag system warning light ..................... ................. 3-15
SRS side airbag ................................... ............................. 1-51
Starting the engine ............................... ............................... 7-7
State emission testing (U.S. only) ................. ...................... 7-5
Stopping the engine ............................... ............................. 7-8
Storage compartments ................................ ....................... 6-4
Sun shades .......................................... ............................. 2-25
Sun visors ........................................... ................................ 6-3
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ........... ....... 1-35
Synthetic leather upholstery .......................... ................... 10-5
T
Tachometer ......................................... ....................... 3-7, 3-12
Temperature gauge ................................. .................. 3-8, 3-13
Temporary spare tire ................................ .......................... 9-2
Tilt steering wheel ................................ ............................. 3-35
Tire
Chains ............................................. ............................. 8-11
Inspection ......................................... .......................... 11-30
Pressures and wear ................................... ................ 11-30
Replacement ........................................ ...................... 11-33
Rotation .......................................... ............................ 11-33
Tires .............................................. .................................... 12-4
Types ............................................... .......................... 11-30
Tires and wheels .................................... ......................... 11-30
Top tether anchorages ............................... ....................... 1-33
Towing ............................................ .................................. 9-11
All wheels on the ground ........................... ................... 9-14
Flat-bed truck ..................................... .......................... 9-13
Trailer Hitch .............................................. ............................... 8-17
14-8 Index
Hitches ............................................. ........................... 8-23
Towing ............................................ ............................. 8-19
Towing tips ........................................ .......................... 8-25
Trunk lid .......................................... ................................. 2-20
Release handle ..................................... ...................... 2-21
Trunk light ........................................ .............................. 11-51
Turn signal
Indicator lights .................................... ......................... 3-20
Lever .............................................. ............................. 3-24
U
Under-floor storage compartment ..................... ............... 6-12
V
Valet mode ........................................ ............................... 2-16
Vanity mirror ...................................... ................................. 6-3
Vehicle Capacity weight ..................................... ...................... 8-13
Identification ..................................... ......................... 12-10
Symbols ............................................ ................................. 3
Ventilator ........................................ .................................... 4-2
W
Warning and indicator lights ........................ ..................... 3-14
Warning lights
ABS ............................................... .............................. 3-17
All-Wheel Drive .................................... ........................ 3-19
Anti-lock Brake System ................................ ............... 3-17
AT OIL TEMPerature ................................ ................... 3-17
Brake system ......................................... ...................... 3-18
Charge ............................................ ............................. 3-16CHECK ENGINE ......................................
................... 3-16
Door open ......................................... ........................... 3-19
Oil pressure ....................................... .......................... 3-16
R.Diff TEMPerature ................................ ..................... 3-17
Seatbelt .......................................... ..................... 1-11, 3-14
SRS airbag system ................................... ................... 3-15
Warranties and maintenance .......................... .................. 8-19
Washing ............................................ ................................ 10-2
Waxing and polishing .............................. ......................... 10-3
Wear indicators ..................................... .......................... 11-33
Wheel Alignment ......................................... ............................ 12-5
Balance ............................................ .......................... 11-32
Replacement ....................................... ....................... 11-34
Windows ............................................ ............................... 2-18
Windshield Windshield washer fluid ............................ ................. 11-36
Wiper and washer switches ............................. ............ 3-27
Wiper deicer ....................................... .......................... 3-30
Winter driving ..................................... ................................. 8-8
Wiper and washer ................................... .......................... 3-26