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B255A01P-GAT INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER * More detailed explanations of these items will be found beginning on page 2-8.
O/D OFF Indicator Light (Automatic Transmission Only)
Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel only)
Diesel Pre-heat Indicator Light (Diesel only)
Immobilizer Warning Light (If installed)
SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator Light (SRI) (If installed)
ABS Service Reminder Indicator Light(If installed)
Turn Signal Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator LightLow Oil Pressure Warning Light Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light Charging System Warning Light Seat Belt Warning Light (If installed) Door Ajar Warning Light Low Fuel Level Warning Light
POWER/HOLD Indicator Light (If installed) Malfunction Indicator Light (If installed)
4WD HIGH/LOW Indicator Light (If installed)
Fuel Recommendations ................................................ 1-2
Before Driving Your Vehicle Safety Checks ................. 1-3
Running-in Recommendations ..................................... 1-4
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............................. 1-5
Keys ............................................................................. 1-7
Immobilizer System ...................................................... 1-7
Illuminated Ignition Switc h ............................................ 1-12
Door ............................................................................. 1-13
Hold Open Lock System ............................................. 1-14
Central Door Locks ..................................................... 1-15
Theft-alarm System ..................................................... 1-16
Tail Gate/Rear Gate/Side Gate ................................... 1-21
Hood R elease .............................................................. 1-25
Remote Fuel-filler Lid Release ..................................... 1-26
Window ........................................................................ 1-28
Seats ........................................................................... 1-30
Seat Belts .................................................................... 1-42
Child Restraint System ................................................ 1-46
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ............................................. 1-50
Supplemental Restraint (Airbag) System.................... 1-51
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3BEFORE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY CHECKS
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B010A01P-GAT Be sure you know your vehicle and its equipment and how to use it safely. B010B01P-GAT Before entering the vehicle
o Check that windows, mirrors and
lights are clean.
o Check if any tire is low or flat.
o Look for fluid leaks.
o Check that area is clear if you're about to back up.
B010C03P-GAT After entering the vehicle
o Lock all doors.
o The driver and passengers are wear- ing properly adjusted seat belts.
o The head restraints are properly adjusted, if so equipped.
o Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
o Check warning lights for correct
operation, with the ignition key in the position "ON".
o Check all gauges, for normal opera- tion. WARNING: (Diesel only)
To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists within the brake system dur-ing cold weather start-up condi- tions, it is necessary to run the engine at idle after starting the en-gine. NOTE: Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, and windshield washer fluid, should be checked daily and/or weekly, orwhenever you refuel. Further details are described in the "CONSUMER INFORMATION" sec-tion.
Biodiesel Commercially supplied biodiesel blends of no more than 5% biodiesel, com- monly known as "B5 biodiesel" may beused in your vehicle if it meets EN 14214 or equivalent specifications. (EN stands for "European Norm"). The useof biofuels made from rapeseed methyl ester (RME), fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), vegetable oil methyl ester(VME) etc. or mixing diesel with biodiesel will cause increased wear or damage to the engine and fuel system.Repair or replacement of worn or dam- aged components due to the use of non approved fuels will not be covered bythe manufactures warranty.
CAUTION:
o Never use any fuel, whether diesel or B5 biodiesel that fails to meetthe latest petroleum industry speci-fication.
o Never use any fuel additives or
treatments that are not recom-mended or approved by the ve- hicle manufacturer.
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B040A01A-AAT DOOR LOCKS
WARNING:
o Unlocked doors can be danger- ous. Before you drive away (es- pecially if there are children in the car), be sure that all the doorsare securely closed and locked so that the doors cannot be inad- vertently opened from the inside.This helps assure that doors will not be opened accidentally. Also, when combined with theproper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps keep occupants from being ejected from the carin case of an accident.
o Before opening the door, always
look for and avoid oncoming traf-fic. B040B01A-AAT Locking and Unlocking Front Doors With a Key
o The door can be locked or unlocked
with a key.
o Lock the door by turning the key
toward the front of the vehicle and unlock it by turning the key toward the rear. LOCK
B130B01P-GAT To lock the front doors without a key Set the inside lock button to the locked position, and close the door. Be careful not to lock the doors while the key is inside the vehicle.
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!WARNING:
To minimize risk of personal injury in the event of a collision or a suddenstop, both the driver and passenger seatbacks should always be in an upright position while the vehicle isin motion. The protection provided by the seat belts and airbags may be reduced significantly when theseatbacks are reclined. There is greater risk that the driver and pas- senger will slide under the belt re- sulting in serious injury if a crash occurs when the seatbacks are re-clined. The seat belt cannot provide full protection to an occupant if the seat back is reclined. B260A01P-GAT Lumbar Support Control (Driver's Seat Only) (If installed)
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1HSRFL082 B080F01S-AAT Seat Cushion Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat Only) (If installed) To raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion, turn the front knob for- ward or rearward. To raise or lower therear part of the seat cushion, turn the rear knob forward or rearward.
Truck To increase the amount of lumbar sup- port, turn the handle forward. To de-crease it turn the handle toward the rear.
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2. Minimum support
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o A dirty belt should be cleaned
with neutral detergent in warm water. After rinsing in water, let itdry in the shade. Do not attempt to bleach or re-dye the belts because this affects their char-acteristics.
o Seat belts worn at the time of an
accident should not be reusedeven if they appear flawless, be- cause deteriorated belts cannot withstand another accident. Besure to replace the seat belt and mounting bolts with new ones.
o Never adjust the driver's seat while the vehicle is in motion.
o For technical reasons, the sec-
ond seat and third seat should not be folded down to make a bed while the vehicle is being driven.
o To protect you and your passen- gers in the event of an accident,it is most important that the seatbelts be worn correctly when you drive. o The seat belt will provide maxi-
mum protection for its wearer ifthe recliner seatback is placed in fully upright position.When the seatback is reclined, there is greater risk that the pas- senger will slide under the belt,especially in a forward impact accident, and may be injured by the belt or by striking the instru-ment panel or seatbacks.
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SEAT BELTS
B360A01P-GAT To protect you and your passengers in the event of an accident, it is most important that the seat belts be worn correctly when you drive.
WARNING:
o One seat belt should be used by only one person. Doing other-wise can be dangerous.
o When driving with children, they
should be seated in the secondand third seats, and wear lap belts. For an infant, a children safety seat should be used.The regulations concerning driv- ing with children in the front seat may differ from country to coun-try. It is recommended that you obey the pertinent regulations.
o The seat belts must not be twisted
when worn.
o Check the belts for cuts, worn or
frayed webbing and for checked or deformed metallic parts. Re- place the belts if defective.
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B170A04A-AAT HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT(If installed) You can adjust the height of the front shoulder belt anchor to one of the 4positions. If the height of the adjusting seat belt is too near your neck, you will not begetting the most effective protection. The shoulder portion should be ad- justed so that it lies across your chestand midway over your shoulder near- est the door and not your neck. B170A01A
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To adjust the height of seat belt anchor, lower or raise the height adjuster into anappropriate position. To raise the height adjuster, pull it up. To lower it, push it down while pressing the height adjusterbutton. Release the button to lock the anchor into position. Try sliding the releasebutton to make sure that it has locked into the position.
B180A02A-GAT Driver's and Passenger's 3-Point System with Webbing ClampLocking Retractor (If installed) To Fasten Your Belt To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the metal tab into the buckle. There will be an audible"click" when the tab locks into the buckle. The seat belt automatically adjusts tothe proper length only after the lap belt is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly around your hips. If you leanforward in a slow, easy motion, the belt will extend and let you move around.B180A01L
WARNING:
o The height adjuster must be in the locked position whenever the vehicle is moving.
o The misadjustment of height of the shoulder belt could reducethe effectiveness of the seat beltin a crash.
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B200A01S-GAT Adjusting Your Seat Belt
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You should place the belt as low as possible on your hips, not on yourwaist. If the belt is located too high on your body, you could slide under it in case of accident or a sudden stop.This could result of death, serious in- jury or property damage. Both arms should not be under or over the belt.Rather, one should be over and the other under, as shown in the illustra- tion.Never wear the seat belt under the arm nearest to the door.
The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap beltis adjusted manually so that it fits snugly around your hips. If you lean forward in a slow, easy motion, the beltwill extend and let you move around. If there is a sudden stop or impact, how- ever, the belt will lock into position. Itwill also lock if you try to lean forward too quickly. Check to make sure that the belt is properly locked and that thebelt is not twisted.
B180A01A-GAT Driver's and Passenger's 3-Point System with EmergencyLocking Retractor (If installed) To Fasten Your Belt To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the metal tabinto the buckle. There will be an au- dible "click" when the tab locks into the buckle.
If there is a sudden stop or impact,however, the belt will lock into position.It will also lock if you try to lean forward too quickly.
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