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You can set the temperatures for the
driver’s side and the passenger’s side
separately when this button is
pressed (indicator is on). When the
indicator in the DUAL button is of f ,
the temperatures for both sides are
synchronized to the driver’s side set
temperature. When def rost mode is
selected, dual mode operation is
canceled. If you press the OFF button, the
climate control system shuts of f
completely.
Keep the system completely of f
f or short periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in f ully automatic
mode. All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled. Making any
manual selection causes the word
AUTO in the display to go out. Select the f an speed by pressing
either side of the f an speed control
bar ( or ). The f an speed is
showninverticalbarsonthedisplay.
This button turns the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control dial below the
outside temperature.
Climate Control System
Dual Button
A ir Condit ioning (A /C) But t onTo Turn Everything Off
Semi-automatic OperationFan Control
Features
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Fill the f uel tank until the nozzle automatically clicks of f .
Reset trip counter to zero.
Record the total gallons (liters) needed to ref ill.
Follow one of the simple calculations above.
The A/C
puts an extra load on the engine
which makes it use more f uel. Use
the f resh-air ventilation when
possible.
Direct calculation is the
recommended source of inf ormation
about your actual f uel economy.
Using f requency of f ill-ups or taking
f uel gauge readings are NOT
accurate measures of f uel economy.
Fuel economy may improve over the
f irst several thousand miles. Combine several short trips into
one. A warmed-up engine is more
f uel ef f icient than a cold one.
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2)
3)
4)
Checking Your Fuel Economy
Measuring T echniquesMinimize the use of the air
conditioning system
Calculating Fuel Economy Plan and combine trips
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving
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Miles
driven Gallons
of fuel Miles per
Gallon
100 KilometersLper
100 km
Liter
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Crosswinds and air turbulence
caused by passing trucks can disrupt
your steering and cause the trailer to
sway. When being passed by a large
vehicle, keep a constant speed, and
steer straight ahead. Do not try to
make quick steering or braking
corrections.
If youmuststopwhenfacinguphill,
use the f oot brake or parking brake.
Do not try to hold the vehicle in
place by pressing on the accelerator,
as this can cause the automatic
transmission to overheat.
When driving down hills, reduce
your speed and use the D3 position.
Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and
remember it will take longer to slow
downandstopwhentowingatrailer.
When climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red (Hot) mark, turn the air conditioning of f , reduce speed and, if
necessary, pull to the side of the
road to let the engine cool.
Maketurnsmoreslowlyandwider
than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
canhitorrunoversomethingthe
vehicle misses. Allow more time and
distance f or braking. Do not brake or
turn suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknif e or turn over.
Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits f or vehicles with trailers.
Use the D position when towing a
trailer on level roads. D is the
proper shif t lever position to use
when towing a trailer in hilly terrain.
(See ‘‘ ’’ in the
f ollowing column f or additional gear
inf ormation.)
The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly.
Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inf lated, and the trailer
tires and spare are inflated as
recommended by the trailer
maker.
The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will af f ect your
vehicle’s handling and perf ormance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.
Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof
others,taketimetopracticedriving
maneuvers bef ore heading f or the
open road, and f ollow the guidelines
in this section.
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Towing a Trailer
Handling Crosswinds and Buf f et ing
Driving on Hills
Making T urns and Braking
Driving on Hills
T owing Speeds and Gears
Driving Saf ely With a T railerDriving
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
337
Fuses
Alignment
Battery
Lights
Air Conditioning
Seating Capacities Tires
Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster0.0in(0mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0°
1°00’
3°02’
225/65R17 102T
T155/90D17 101M
Capacity 12 V 36 AH/5 HR 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
21 W
5W
8W
8W
8W
5W
21 W
21/5 W
21 W
3CP
21 W
50/55 W
Headlights
Front turn signal lights
Parking lights/side marker
lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Back-up lights
License plate light
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Cargo area light
Rear side marker lights
High-mount brake light
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type SP-10 15.5 17.3 oz (440 490 g)HFC-134a (R-134a) 5
2
3
See page330or the fuse label
attached under the steering
column.
See page331or the fuse box
cover.
Total
Front
Rear
12 V 47 AH/20 HR Size
Pressure
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
12 V 38 AH/5 HR 45 AH/20 HR
12 V T155/90R17 101M
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
High/Low
(HB2)
(Amber)
(Amber) Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .234
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .81
............
Accessory Power Sockets .120
..................
Active Head Restraint .100
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .282
.......
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .78
...........................
Advanced Airbags .27
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,22
..............
Air Conditioning System .126
.........................................
Usage .127
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .303
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .226
......................................
Antif reeze .284
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .61,254
...................................
Operation .254
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .218
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .81
................................
Audio System .139
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .83
..........
Automatic Climate Control .132
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .20
.............
Automatic Speed Control .222 ..............
Automatic Transmission .247
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .336
...............
Checking Fluid Level .287
.....................................
D Mode .249
.......................................
Shif ting .247
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .247
................
Shif t Lever Positions .248
....................
Shif t Lock Release .251
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .217
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .60,324
............................
Jump Starting .320
..............................
Maintenance .309
............................
Specif ications .337
..............................
Bef ore Driving .225
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
.........................
Beverage Holders .116
..................................
Booster Seats .51
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .254
.............
Break-in, New Linings .226 ....................
Bulb Replacement .291
...........................................
Fluid .289
.........................................
Parking .78
.................
System Indicator .60,326
..........................
System Design .253
........................
Wear Indicators .253
.............................
Braking System .253
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .226
..
Brightness Control, Instruments .76
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .295
..............................
Brake Lights .295
................
Front Parking Lights .294
........
Front Side Marker Lights .294
.................................
Headlights .291
.........
High-mount Brake Light .296
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights .295
............................
Specif ications .337
....................
Turn Signal Lights .293
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .291
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Index
A
B
INDEX
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