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3. Securely install the tiedown eyeletusing the lug wrench.
Lug wrench
4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown
eyelet.
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when tying down
the vehicle. Make sure that the
tiedown eyelet is securely tightened
to the bumper.
qTiedown Hooks-Rear
7-22
In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Towing
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NOTE
Remove the battery cover before performing
battery maintenance.
qBattery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:lKeep it securely mounted.lKeep the top clean and dry.lKeep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grease.
lRinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
lIf the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables and charge the battery every six
weeks.
qInspecting Electrolyte Level
A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause
the battery to discharge quickly.
Upper level
Lower level
Inspect the electrolyte level at least once a
week. If it's low, remove the caps and add
enough distilled water to bring the level
between the upper and lower level
(illustration).
Don't overfill.
Examine the specific gravity of the
electrolyte with a hydrometer, especially
during cold weather. If it's low, recharge
the battery.
8-30
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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A
Accessory Socket .............................. 6-74
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-17
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-39
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-66
Antenna ............................................. 6-17
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-48
Audio System ................................... 6-17 Audio control switch .................. 6-38
Audio set .................................... 6-23
AUX mode ................................. 6-40
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-17
Safety certification ..................... 6-43
Automatic Transaxle Driving tips ................................ 5-16
Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-13
Shift-lock override ..................... 5-13
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-13
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-12
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-15
Maintenance ............................... 8-29
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds Ignition key reminder ................. 5-44
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-44
Seat belt warning beep ............... 5-44
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-44
B
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
Bluetooth Hands-Free ....................... 6-44 Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation ................................... 6-48
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ........................................ 6-51
Hands-Free Telephone Setting .... 6-56
Safety certification ..................... 6-61
When the Bluetooth Hands-Free
cannot be used ............................ 6-60
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-25
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-69
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................... 8-22
Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-35
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Cargo Securing Loops ...................... 6-73
Cargo Sub-Compartment .................. 6-73
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-18
Center Console .................................. 6-70
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-26
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-36
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G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-69
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-55
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-45
Flashing ...................................... 5-47
High-low beam .......................... 5-47
Leveling ..................................... 5-47
On reminder ............................... 5-47
Hood Release .................................... 3-17
Horn .................................................. 5-54
I
Ignition
Keys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-62
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-20
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-33 Cruise ......................................... 5-43
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-42
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-43
Security ...................................... 5-42
Shift position .............................. 5-42
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-44
Information Display .......................... 6-64 Ambient temperature display ..... 6-66
Audio display ............................. 6-66
Climate control display .............. 6-66
Clock .......................................... 6-65
Information display functions .... 6-65
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-28
Interior Care ...................................... 8-53
Interior Lights ................................... 6-62
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-16
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-48
Liftgate .............................................. 3-11
Light Bulbs Replacement ............................... 8-35
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-45
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-63
M
Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-16
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-15
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 5-9 Recommendations for shifting.... 5-10
Map Lights ........................................ 6-63
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-54
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-25
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-26
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
Moonroof .......................................... 3-18
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O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-29
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-25
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-63
Overheating ....................................... 7-13
Overloading ...................................... 4-10
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-48
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks .............................. 3-8
Power Steering .................................. 5-17Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-17
Power Windows ................................ 3-13
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-19
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-10
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-53
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-53
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-53
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-26
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-23
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-16
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-7
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-41
S
Seat Belt System Automatic locking ...................... 2-17
Belt minder ................................. 2-24
Emergency locking .................... 2-16
Extender ..................................... 2-22
Pregnant women ........................ 2-16
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-20
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-14
Seat belts .................................... 2-18
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-24
Seats Front seat ...................................... 2-2
Seat warmer .................................. 2-4
Second-row seats ......................... 2-6
Third-row Seat ........................... 2-10
Second-Row seats ............................... 2-6
Security System Immobilizer system .................... 3-20
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-22
Service Publications .......................... 9-43
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-29
SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-46
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-39
Warning light ............................. 2-54
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-25 Horn ........................................... 5-54
Storage Box ...................................... 6-71
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-69
Cargo securing loops .................. 6-73
Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-73
Center console ............................ 6-70
Glove box ................................... 6-69
Storage box ................................ 6-71
Underseat storage ....................... 6-70
Index
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