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(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
(heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLink)
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) (f lat tire, dead battery, overheating, f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, f uels, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
Contents
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Index .I
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Instruments and Controls .53
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Features .105
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Bef ore Driving .183
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Driving .197
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Maintenance .219
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .263
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T echnical Inf ormation .287
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 301
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .305
INDEX
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What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uelpump.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them. A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
How to operate the heating and
cooling system, the audio system,
and other convenience f eatures.
Overview of Contents
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
T echnical Inf ormation
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only) Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T aking Care of the Unexpected
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.63)
CLOCK
(P.55,56)
(P.9, 23)
(P.100)
(P.91)
(P.77)
(P.95)
(P.9, 23)
A/T model is shown. (P.124)
(P.173)
(P.108)
(P.113, 117) (P.203)
(P.200)
(P.186)
(P.81)
FUEL FILL DOOR(P.185)/
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the heating and cooling system/
climate control system as shown
below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside. 1.2.3.4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even killyou.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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Control L ocations
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MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESHOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKETS
SEAT HEATER
SWITCH
(P.63)
CLOCK
(P.55, 56)
(P.95)
(P.77)
(P.91)
(P.90) (P.71)
(P.100)
(P.186) (P.124)
(P.173)
FUEL FILL
DOOR(P.185)/
TRUNK
RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.81) CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.108)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.113, 117)
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Read the appropriate pages in this
section f or operation of the heating
and cooling systems installed in your
vehicle.See pages to f or the
manual system.
See pages to f or the
automatic system.
See pages to f or the
automatic system with navigation
system.
You can control the driver and the
passenger side temperature
independently.
The dual temperature control is
ref erred to page to . 121 122112
108
116120
117 113
On EX-L and EX-V6 models
Heating and Cooling System
106
Automatic SystemManual System
(EX-L and EX-V6 models without navigation system) U.S. models Canadian models
(LX, EX, SE, and LX-V6 models)
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Heating and Cooling System
Features
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Automatic A/C System with navigation system
(EX-L and EX-V6 models)
U.S. models is shown.
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Turn the dial clockwise to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Turn the
dial counterclockwise to decrease it.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicator above the button is on
when the A/C is on.
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Heating and A /C
108
FAN CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
MODE BUTTONS
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
MAX A/C BUTTON REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
LX, EX, SE, and LX-V6 models
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