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Vehicle Loading
WARNING
Do not taw a trailer with this vehicle:Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to
tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle
damage.
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep
your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer.
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance.
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining
your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's Safety
Certification Label and Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
Overloaded Vehicle: Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious
consequences in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's
suspension system can cause spring or shock absorber failure, brake failure,
handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control. It also increases the
distance required for stopping. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can fail
completely, particularly on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a
combination of the size of the tire, its load range, and corresponding inflation
pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe the vehicle's weight ratings from the
vehicle's Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
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Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Accessory Socket .............................. 6-77
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-19
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-42
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-66
Antenna ............................................. 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-58
Ashtray .............................................. 6-70
Audio System ................................... 6-16 Audio control switch .................. 6-56
Audio set .................................... 6-27
AUX mode ................................. 6-58
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-17
Safety certification ..................... 6-61
Automatic Transaxle Driving tips ................................ 5-18
Fluid ........................................... 8-25
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock override ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-14
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-13
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-16
Maintenance ............................... 8-32
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds Ignition key reminder ................. 5-50
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-50
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-50
Beeps
Seat belt warning beep Sounds ... 5-50
B
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-28
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-72
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................... 8-23
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 ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-39
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops ...................... 6-73
Cargo Sub-Compartment .................. 6-73
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-4
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-20
Center Console .................................. 6-73
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ......... 2-27
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-31
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-37
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-11
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 6-70
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Clock ................................................. 6-66
Cruise Control ................................... 5-20
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-71
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Warning Lights ................................. 5-38ABS ............................................ 5-40
Air bag system ........................... 5-42
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-45
Brake system .............................. 5-40
Charging system ......................... 5-41
Check engine .............................. 5-42
Door-ajar .................................... 5-44
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-41
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-42
Low fuel ..................................... 5-43
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-44
Seat belt ...................................... 5-43
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-45
Warranty ............................................ 9-15
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-27
Weights ............................................. 10-6
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-38
Windows Power windows .......................... 3-19
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-59
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-56 Blades replacement .................... 8-29
Winter Driving .................................. 4-10
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