CARGO AREA
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Cargo Area
Driving Tips
Spare tire
1. Temporary spare tire
Stored under panel in liftgate;
to change flat tire: Follow
instructions in Owner’s Manual.
WARNING: Do not exceed
50 mph with temporary spare.
Tip: For instructions
and restrictions on use
of temporary spare tire,
see Owner’s Manual.
Gas cap
After filling vehicle with gasoline,
fully reinstall gas cap by turning
clockwise until a clicking sound is
heard, if gas cap is not fully installed,
Check Engine light may come on.
For more information on Check
Engine light, see Owner’s Manual.
Tire economy and tipsCheck tire pressure monthly when
tires are cold, use a digital tire
pressure gauge for accurate tire
pressure measurement.
Tires should be of the same
type and size.
Maintain correct front-end alignment
and tire balance; rotate tires at
5,000 or 7,500 mile intervals; see
Owner’s Manual for rotation chart.
Tire pressure Decal on Driver’s B-pillar provides
tire pressure information.Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up.
You may feel a slight pulsing of
the brake pedal and hear a
clicking noise; this tells you the
ABS is functioning properly;
increase pressure on pedal for
maximum braking.
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal.
Do not pump the brakes.
ABS self test
A self-diagnostic test is performed
when starting; you may feel some
brake pedal pulsation and hear
some noise, this is normal.2. Lug wrench and
jack lever
3. Jack
4. Tiedown eyelet
Cargo area
5. Cargo securing loops
6. Cargo light
See Interior Lights for operation.
7. Reversible lower cargo
floor (carpet or plastic)Split-folding rear seatback
Remote handle levers: Pull lever
(8) to release seatback.
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Traction Control
System (TCS)
Enhances traction and safety
by regulating engine torque.
When TCS detects drive wheel
slippage it lowers engine torque
to prevent loss of traction.
Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)
Controls braking and engine
torque in conjunction with ABS
and TCS to help control side slip
on slippery surfaces or during
sudden or evasive maneuvering.
UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
1. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be between COLD
FILL RANGE indicator marks.
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reservoir cap while
engine is running or hot;
remove only when system
is cool.
2. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Level should be between
MIN and MAX lines.
Break-in period
First 600 miles: Avoid heavy
braking and acceleration; drive at
varying road and engine speeds.
Tip: Follow similar procedures
with newly overhauled engine
or when brakes are replaced.
Maintenance notes:
Rotate tires every 7,500
miles or sooner if needed.
Replace cabin air filter every
25,000 miles or 24 months.
Replace (FL22) engine coolant
at 120,000 miles or 10 years.
WARNING: Using coolant other
than FL22 requires more frequent
maintenance intervals.
Tip: For severe driving
conditions, Owner’s Manual
recommends changing oil
and filter at 5,000
†miles.Tip: For additional service
intervals and complete details,
see Owner’s Manual.
3. Automatic transaxle
fluid level dipstick
Fluid Hot scale A
Fluid above 150
oF, level
must be between full
and low.
Fluid Hot scale B
Cold fluid below 70
oF should
be close to, but not above
bottom notch on dipstick.
4. Battery
A.Replace: Engine oil
and filter
†Lubricate: All locks and hinges
B.Inspect: Fuel lines and hoses,
brake lines, hoses and
connections, steering operation
and linkages, front and rear
suspension and ball joints,
drive-shaft dust boots
C.Inspect: Drive belts (tension)
Replace: Air filter
D.Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
Replace: Engine coolant
(Other than FL22)
E.Inspect: Engine valve clearance
Replace: Spark plugs
F.Inspect: Disc brakes
G.Inspect: Exhaust system and
heat shields 5. Air filter
6. Brake fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on.
7. Fuse block panel
Push latch in; lift cover.
8. Hood latch
Pull up to release hood.
9. Engine oil dipstick
Fluid should be between max.
and min. on dipstick; do not fill
above max.
10. Engine oil filler cap
SAE 5W-30
11. Windshield washer
fluid reservoir
Fill with windshield
washer fluid.
Tip: Check all fluids with
vehicle parked on a level
surface and engine off
unless otherwise stated.
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NORMAL SERVICE INTERVALS
7,500 miles
15,000 miles
22,500 miles
30,000 miles
37,500 miles
45,000 miles
52,500 miles
60,000 miles
67,500 miles
75,000 miles
82,500 miles
90,000 miles
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