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Driving your vehicle
Transaxle rangesP (park)Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
the transaxle and prevents the front
wheels from rotating.
R (reverse)Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
N (neutral)The wheels and transaxle are not locked.
The vehicle will roll freely even on the
slightest incline unless the parking brake
or service brakes are applied.D (drive)This is the normal forward driving posi-
tion. The transaxle will automatically shift
through a 5-gear sequence, providing the
best fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
accelerator fully, at which time the
transaxle will automatically downshift to
the next lower gear.✽ ✽NOTICEAlways come to a complete stop before
shifting into D (Drive).
(Continued)
Never leave a child unattended in
a vehicle.
CAUTION
The transaxle may be damaged ifyou shift into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage the transaxle if you shift into R whilethe vehicle is in motion, except as explained in “Rocking the Vehicle”,in this manual.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion will cause the
drive wheels to lock which will
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Do not use the P (Park) position in place of the parking brake.
Always make sure the shift lever
is latched in the P (Park) position
so that it cannot be moved unless
the lock release button is pushed
in, AND set the parking brake
fully.
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (PARK) position. Set
the parking brake fully, shut the
engine off and take the key with
you. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur if
you do not follow these precau-
tions in the order specified.
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What to do in an emergency10
5
Tire replacement 1. Park on a level surface and apply
the parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the shift lever into P (Park) with automatic transaxle.
3. Activate the hazard warning flash- er. 4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,
jack, jack handle, and spare tire
from the vehicle.
5. Block both the front and rear of the wheel that is diagonally opposite
the jack position.
1VQA4022
1VQA4023
(Continued)
The vehicle can easily roll offthe jack causing serious
injury or death. No person
should place any portion of
their body under a vehicle that
is supported only by a jack;
use vehicle support stands.
Do not start or run the engine while the vehicle is on the
jack.
Do not allow anyone to remain in the vehicle while it is on the
jack.
Make sure any children pres- ent are in a secure place away
from the road and from the
vehicle to be raised with the
jack.
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Index28Air bag-advanced supplemental restraint system ··········3-80
Air cleaner ··················\
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Antenna ··················\
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3-181
Appearance care··················\
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Audio remote control ··················\
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Audio system ··················\
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Automatic climate control system ··················\
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Automatic transaxle··················\
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Battery··················\
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Before driving ··················\
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Brake system··················\
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Brakes ··················\
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Bulb wattage ··················\
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Capacities ··················\
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Child restraint system ··················\
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Cruise control system ··················\
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Climate control air filter ··················\
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Defroster ··················\
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Dimensions ··················\
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Driver position memory system ··················\
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3-59
Economical operation ··················\
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Electronic stability control··················\
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Emergency starting ··················\
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Emission control system ··················\
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Engine compartment ··················\
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Engine coolant ··················\
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Engine oil ··················\
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Fuel filler lid ··················\
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Fuel requirements ··················\
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Fuses ··················\
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Gauges ··················\
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Hazard warning flasher ··················\
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Homelink® wireless control system··················\
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Hood··················\
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Horn ··················\
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How to use this manual ··················\
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