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Face position
Air flow is directed toward
the upper body and face.
Additionally, each outletcan be controlled to directthe air discharged fromthe outlet.
(outlet port: B, D)
Face - floor position
Air flow is directedtowards the face and the
floor. The air to the floor is
warmer than the air to the
face (except when the
temperature control is set
to the extreme cold posi-tion).
(outlet port: B, D, C, E)
Floor position
Most of the air flow is
directed to the floor, with asmall amount of the airbeing directed to the wind-
shield and side window
defroster.
(outlet port: C, E, A, D)
Floor - defrost position
Most of the air flow is directed to the floor andthe windshield with asmall amount directed to
the side window defrosters.
(outlet port: A, C, E, D)
Defrost position
Most of the air flow is directed to the windshieldwith a small amount of airdirected to the side win-
dow defrosters.
(outlet port: A, D) Instrument panel vents
If air flow control is not satisfactory,
check the instrument panel vents.
The outlet port (B, D) can be opened
or closed separately using the verti-
cal thumbwheel. To close the vent,
rotate it upward to the maximum
position. To open the vent, rotate it
downward.
Also, you can adjust the direction of
air delivery from these vents using
vertical or horizontal thumbwheels
as shown.
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Face position
Air flow is directed toward
the upper body and face.
Additionally, each outlet can be controlled to direct the air discharged from the
outlet. (outlet port: B, D)
Face - floor position
Air flow is directed towards the face and the floor. The
air to the floor is warmer
than the air to the face
(except when the temper-ature control is set to the
extreme cold position).
(outlet port: B, D, C, E)
Floor position
Most of the air flow is directed to the floor, with a small amount of the airbeing directed to the wind-
shield and side window
defroster.
(outlet port: C, E, A, D)
Floor - defrost position
Most of the air flow isdirected to the floor and the windshield with a smallamount directed to the
side window defrosters.
(outlet port: A, C, E, D) Defrost button
Most of the air flow is directed to the windshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window
defrosters. (outlet port: A, D)
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Suggestions for economical operation / 5-7Special driving conditions / 5-8
Trailer towing / 5-13Overloading / 5-22Label information / 5-23
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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions
are encountered such as water,
snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz-
ards, follow these suggestions:
Drive cautiously and allow extra distance for braking.
Avoid sudden movements in brak- ing or steering.
When braking, pump the brake pedal with a light up-and-down
motion until the vehicle is stopped.
✽✽ NOTICE
Do not pump the brake pedal on a
vehicle equipped with ABS.
If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use second gear. Accelerate slow-
ly to avoid spinning the drive
wheels.
Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or other non-slip material under the
drive wheels to provide traction
when stalled in ice, snow, or mud. Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle
to free it from snow, sand, or mud,
first turn the steering wheel right and
left to clear the area around your
front wheels. Then, shift back and
forth between 1 (First) and R
(Reverse) in vehicles equipped with
a manual transaxle or R (Reverse)
and any forward gear in vehiclesequipped with an automatic
transaxle. Do not race the engine,and spin the wheels as little as pos-
sible. If you are still stuck after a few
tries, have the vehicle pulled out by a
tow vehicle to avoid engine overheat-
ing and possible damage to the
transaxle.
✽✽
NOTICE
Prolonged rocking may cause engine
over-heating, transaxle damage or
failure, and tire damage.
WARNING - Downshifting
Downshifting with an automatic
transaxle, while driving on slip-
pery surfaces can cause an
accident. The sudden change intire speed could cause the tires
to skid. Be careful when down-
shifting on slippery surfaces.

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TRAILER TOWING (FOR EUROPE)
✽✽NOTICE
Pulling a trailer improperly can
damage your vehicle and result in
costly repairs not covered by your
warranty. To pull a trailer correctly,follow the advice in this section.
WARNING - Towing a
trailer
If you don't use the correct
equipment and drive properly,
you can lose control when you
pull a trailer. For example, if the
trailer is too heavy, the brakes
may not work well - or even at
all. You and your passengers
could be seriously or fatally
injured. Pull a trailer only if you
have followed all the steps inthis section.Engine
Item
1.6 Engine2.0Engine1.6 Engine
Maximum Without brake550 550 550
trailer System (1212) (1212) (1212)
weight With brake MT:1200 (2645) 1400 1200 kg (Ibs.) System AT: 1100 (2425) (3086) (2645)
Maximum permissible
static vertical load on 48 (105) 56 (123) 56 (123)
the coupling device
kg (Ibs.)
Recommended distance
from rear wheel center 1075 (42.3)
to coupling point
mm (Inch)
Gasoline Engine Diesel
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Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To
identify what the vehicle trailering
capacity is for your vehicle, you
should read the information in
“Weight of the Trailer” that appearslater in this section.
Remember that trailering is different
than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Trailering means changes in han-
dling, durability, and fuel economy.
Successful, safe trailering requirescorrect equipment, and it has to be
used properly.
This section contains many time-
tested, important trailering tips and
safety rules. Many of these are
important for your safety and that of
your passengers. Please read this
section carefully before you pull a
trailer.
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Load-pulling components such as
the engine, transaxle, wheel assem-
blies, and tires are forced to workharder against the load of the added
weight. The engine is required to
operate at relatively higher speeds
and under greater loads. This addi-
tional burden generates extra heat.
The trailer also adds considerably to
wind resistance, increasing the
pulling requirements.If you do decide to pull a trailer
Here are some important points if
you decide to pull a trailer:
Consider using a sway control. You
can ask a hitch dealer about sway control.
After your odometer indicates 800 km (500 miles) or more, you can
tow a trailer. For the first 800 km
(500 miles) that you tow a trailer,
don’t drive over 80 km/h (50 mph)
and don’t make starts at full throt-
tle. This helps your engine and
other parts of your vehicle “wear” in
at the heavier loads.
Always drive your vehicle at a mod- erate speed (less than 100 km/h).
The important considerations have to do with weight: Weight of the trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be? It
should never weigh more than the
maximum trailer weight
with trailer
brakes. But even that can be too
heavy.
It depends on how you plan to use
your trailer. For example, speed, alti-
tude, road grades, outside tempera-
ture and how much your vehicle is
used to pull a trailer are all important.
The ideal trailer weight can also
depend on any special equipment
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Weight of the trailer tongue
The tongue load of any trailer is an
important weight to measure
because it affects the total gross
vehicle weight (GVW) of your vehi-
cle. This weight includes the curb
weight of the vehicle, any cargo you
may carry in it, and the people who
will be riding in the vehicle. And if you
will tow a trailer, you must add thetongue load to the GVW because
your vehicle will also be carrying that
weight.
After you've loaded your trailer,
weigh the trailer and then the tongue,
separately, to see if the weights are
proper. If they aren’t, you may be
able to correct them simply by mov-
ing some items around in the trailer.Hitches
It's important to have the correct
hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large
trucks going by, and rough roads are
a few reasons why you’ll need the
right hitch. Here are some rules to
follow:
Will you have to make any holes in
the body of your vehicle when you
install a trailer hitch? If you do, thenbe sure to seal the holes later
when you remove the hitch.
If you don’t seal them, deadly car-
bon monoxide (CO) from your
exhaust can get into your vehicle,
as well as dirt and water.
The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do notattach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches to them. Use
only a frame-mounted hitch that
does not attach to the bumper.WARNING
Never load a trailer with more weight in the rear than in the
front. The front should be
loaded with approximately60% of the total trailer load;the rear should be loaded with
approximately 40% of the totaltrailer load.
Never exceed the maximum weight limits of the trailer or
trailer towing equipment.
Improper loading can result in
damage to your vehicle and/or
personal injury. Checkweights and loading at a com-
mercial scale or highway
patrol office equipped withscales.
An improperly loaded trailer can cause loss of vehicle con-
trol.