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368 Alphabetical index
WasherChecking ............................... 238
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 141
Switch.................................... 130
Warning light ......................... 295
Washing and waxing ............... 208
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 137
Load limits ............................. 140
Weight ................................... 326
Wheels ...................................... 250
Window glasses ............53, 164, 208, 210
Window lock switch ...................54
Windows Cleaning and
protecting .................... 208, 210
Power windows .......................53
Rear window defogger .......... 164
Washer .................................. 130
Windshield wipers ................... 130
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the key battery...... 255
Wireless remote control ..........24
WMA disc .................................. 178
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 302If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 313If the engine will not start
P. 5 9Engine immobilizer system
P. 317If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 315If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 320If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 316If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 317If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 2 7Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 6 1Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 323If the vehicle becomes stuck
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1-1. Key information .................. 22Keys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ............. 24
Wireless remote control ....... 24
Side doors ............................ 27
Trunk .................................... 32
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 35
Front seats ........................... 35
Rear seats (split rear seats only) .......... 36
Head restraints ..................... 39
Seat belts ............................. 41
Steering wheel ..................... 48
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 49
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 50
1-4. Opening and closing the windows ............................ 53
Power windows .................... 53
1-5. Refueling ............................. 55 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 55 1-6. Theft deterrent system ....... 59
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 59
Alarm (Puerto Rico) .............. 61
Theft prevention labels (except Canada) ................. 63
1-7. Safety information .............. 64 Correct driving posture ......... 64
SRS airbags ......................... 66
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 78
Child restraint systems ......... 83
Installing child restraints ....... 87
2-1. Driving procedures............. 98 Driving the vehicle ................ 98
Engine (ignition) switch....... 108
Automatic Transmission ..... 112
Manual Transmission ......... 114
Turn signal lever ................. 115
Parking brake ..................... 116
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 118 Gauges and meters ............ 118
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 123
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 127
Headlight switch ................. 127
Fog light switch ................... 129
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 130
1Before driving
2When driving
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4-2. Maintenance ..................... 213Maintenance requirements .................... 213
General maintenance ......... 215
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 218
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 219
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 219
Hood................................... 223
Positioning a floor jack ....... 224
Engine compartment .......... 226
Tires ................................... 240
Tire inflation pressure......... 246
Wheels ............................... 250
Air conditioning filter ........... 252
Key battery ......................... 255
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 257
Light bulbs .......................... 269
5-1. Essential information....... 282 If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................... 282
If you think something is wrong ............................... 288
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 289
Event data recorder............ 290 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ...................... 292
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 292
If you have a flat tire ........... 302
If the engine will not start .... 313
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 315
If you lose your keys ........... 316
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 317
If your vehicle overheats..... 320
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 323
6-1. Specifications ................... 326 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 326
Fuel information .................. 335
Tire information................... 338
6-2. Customization ................... 351 Customizable features ........ 351
Items to initialize ................. 353
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 356
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ......................... 357
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners