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These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shif t
lever is in.The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it f lashes while driving (in
any shif t position), it indicates a
possible problem in the transmission.
If the malf unction indicator lamp
comes on along with the ‘‘D’’
indicator, there is a problem with the
automatic transmission control
system. Avoid rapid acceleration, and
have the transmission checked by
your dealer as soon as possible.
To shif t f rom any position, press
f irmly on the brake pedal and press
the release button on the side of the
shiftlever.Youcannotshiftoutof
Park when the ignition switch is in
the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I)
position.
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Automatic Transmission
Driving
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SHIFT LEVER
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Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly, or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.Make sure the moonroof (if
equipped) and the windows are
closed.
Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.
in the cargo area or take them
with you.
Set the parking brake bef ore you put
the transmission in Park. This keeps
the vehicle from moving and putting
pressure on the parking mechanism
in the transmission. If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the front wheels away from the
curb.
If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Lock the doors and the tailgate.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.
On EX and EX-L models
Parking T ips
Parking
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If you do not perf orm the indicated
maintenance, negative mileage is
displayed and begins to blink af ter
the vehicle has been driven 10 miles
(10 km) or more.
Negative mileage means your
vehicle has passed the maintenance
required point.
When the remaining engine oil lif e is
0 percent, the engine oil lif e indicator
will blink. The display comes on
everytimeyouturntheignition
switch to the ON (II) position. The
maintenance minder indicator
( ) also comes on and remains
on in the instrument panel. When
you see this message, immediately
have the indicated maintenance done
by your dealer.
The maintenance item code or codes
indicate the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change
(see page ).
You can switch the information
display f rom the engine oil lif e
display to the odometer or the
average f uel mileage, press and
release the select/reset knob on the
instrument panel.
Whentheengineoillifeis15to1
percent, the maintenance minder
indicator ( ) comes on every
time you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, then it goes out
if you switch the inf ormation display.
When you see this message, have
the indicated maintenance
perf ormed by your dealer as soon as
possible.
Immediately have the indicated
maintenance done by your dealer.
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Maint enance
275
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In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page . Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
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332
246
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency
Towing
If theEngineWon’tStart
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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CONT INUED
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Keys .79
Indicators
......
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .61,254
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) .60,326
................
Charging System .60,324
.............................
Cruise Control .62
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) .63
...................................
High Beam .63
........
Key (Immobilizer System) .61
......................................
Low Fuel .63
................
Low Oil Pressure .60,324
..............
Low Tire Pressure .64,258
..........
Maintenance Minder .65,273
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .60,325
.................
Passenger Airbag Of f .32
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .61
...............................................
SRS .61
...................................
TPMS .64,259
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .63
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) .62,256
..............................
Washer Level .65
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel .59 ...............................
Inf ant Restraint .39
......................................
Inf ant Seats .39
............
Tether Anchorage Point .48
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire .302
........
Recommended Pressures .303
.................................
Inside Mirror .111
.............................
Inspection, Tire .304
....................
Installing a Child Seat .42
............................
Instrument Panel .59
........
Instrument Panel Brightness .76
..............
Instruments and Controls .57
...............................
Interior Lights .122
........................................
Introduction .i
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle .314
.......................................
Jack, Tire .315
................................
Jump Starting .320 .......................
Label, Certif ication .334
.................
Lane Change, Signaling .74
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,19
...........
LATCH Anchorage System .43
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .291
.......................................
Indicator .64
.........................................
Parking .74
..................................
Turn Signal .74
....................................
Load Limits .237
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .81
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .81
..........................
Childproof Door .88
............................
Fuel Fill Door .227
..........................
Glove Box .117,118
.................................
Power Door .82
........................................
Tailgate .92
........................
Low Coolant Level .230
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .63
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .60,324
................................
Lower Anchors .43
Index
L
K J
INDEX
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