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5-1. Essential information
Event data recorder
In a crash or a near car crash eventThe SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a crash or a
near car crash event, this device may record some or all of the follow-
ing information:
● Engine speed
● Whether the brake pedal was applied or not
● Vehicle speed
● To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
● Position of the transmission shift lever
● Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not
● Driver’s seat position
● SRS airbag deployment data
● SRS airbag system diagnostic data
● Front passenger’s occupant classification
The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of
improving vehicle safety performance. Unlike general data recorders,
the EDR does not record sound data such as conversation between
passengers.
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects
of your vehicle. These computers assi st in driving and maintaining
optimal vehicle performance.
Besides storing data useful for tr oubleshooting, there is an event
data recorder (EDR) that records data in a crash or a near car
crash event.

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CAUTION
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the battery.
●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
● Do not lean over the battery.
● In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.
● Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.
● Do not allow children near the battery.
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle ( vehicles with a manual transmission)
Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle, because the three-way catalytic con-
verter may overheat and become a fire hazard.
■ When handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fan
or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.

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■
Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
or a loss of power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 178
ABSABS ...................................... 155
Warning light ........................ 308
Air conditioning filter .............. 270
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 270
Air conditioning
system................................ 178
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 84
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 88
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............................. 84
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 88
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 93
General airbag precautions .... 88
Indicators ................................ 93
Locations of airbags ............... 81
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 92
Proper driving posture ...... 79, 88
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 84
Side airbag precautions.......... 88
SRS airbags ........................... 81
Warning light ........................ 308
Alarm .......................................... 76
Antenna ............................ 191, 228
Anti-lock brake system
Anti-lock brake system ......... 155
Warning light ........................ 308
Audio input .............................. 209
Audio system Antenna ................................ 191
Audio input ........................... 209
AUX adapter ......................... 209
CD player ............................. 195
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 200
Optimal use .......................... 207 Portable music player............209
Radio .....................................189
Type ......................................187
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........128
Fluid ......................................349
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................331
Indicators...............................128
Shift lock system .... ...............331
AUX adapter .............................209
Auxiliary boxes ................217, 225
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............286
Wattage .................................352
Back door ...................................36
Battery Checking ...............................253
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................333
Preparing and checking before winter .......................161
Voltage ..................................349
Warning light .........................308
Bottle holders ...........................215
Brakes Fluid ......................................252
Parking brake ........................132
Specifications ........................350
Warning light .........................307
Break-in tips .............................118
Care Exterior ..................................228
Interior ...................................230
Seat belts ..............................231
Cargo capacity .........................157
CD player ..................................195
Chains .......................................161A
B
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Child restraint systemBooster seats, definition ..........98
Booster seats, installation ..... 102
Convertible seats, definition ....98
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 102
Front passenger occupant classification system .............93
Infant seat, definition ...............98
Infant seats, installation......... 102
Installing CRS with LATCH system ................................ 104
Installing CRS with seat belts .................................... 105
Installing CRS with top tether straps ........................ 109
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................88
Battery precautions ....... 255, 336
Child restraint syst em..............98
Child-protectors .......................34
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................58
Installing child restraints ........ 102
Power window lock switch.......68
Power window precautions .....69
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 274
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................61
Seat belt precautions ..............59
Child-protectors .........................34
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 228
Interior ................................... 230
Seat belts .............................. 231
Clock ......................... 135, 137, 221
Clutch Fluid ...................................... 350
Pedal ..............................116,130
Comfort guide ............................55
Condenser ................................ 252
CRS .............................................98 Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 152
Indicator ................................ 152
Cup holders .............................. 214
Curtain shield airbags ............... 81
Customizable features ............ 369
Daytime running light system .................................... 146
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 185
Side mirrors........................... 185
Dimension ................................ 344
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 239
Doors Back door ................................ 36
Door glasses ........................... 67
Door lock ................................. 31
Side doors ............................... 31
Side mirrors............................. 64
Warning light ......................... 310
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 310
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 118
Correct posture ....................... 79
Procedures............................ 116
Winter driving tips ................. 161
Electric power steering Electric power steering.......... 155
Warning light ......................... 308
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 296
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...... 329
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 331
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 333
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 307
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Seat beltsAdjustment ..............................53
ALR .........................................57
Automatic Locking Retractor ...57
Child restraint system
installation .....................98, 102
Cleaning and maintaining...... 231
Comfort guide..........................55
ELR .........................................57
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 57
How to wear your seat belt......52
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................58
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .................................58
Reminder light ....................... 310
Seat belt extenders .................58
Seat belt pretensioners ...........57
Seats
Adjustment ..............................38
Adjustment precautions........... 40
Child seats/child restraint system installation ........98, 102
Cleaning ................................ 230
Folding down the rear seat......43
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................47
Front seat adjustment .............38
Front seat adjustment
precautions ...........................40
Head restraint..........................48
Properly sitting in the seat .......79
Service reminder indicators .............................. 141
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 128
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 331
Manual transmission ............. 130
Shift lock system ..................... 331
Side airbags................................81 Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage................................. 352
Side mirror
Adjusting ................................. 64
Defogger ............................... 185
Folding .................................... 65
Spare tire Identification number............. 356
Inflation pressure .......... 264, 351
Information ............................ 356
Replacing .............................. 317
Size ....................................... 351
Storage location .................... 317
Spark plug ................................ 348
Specifications .......................... 344
Speedometer ............................ 135
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 62
Column lock release ............. 126
Electric power steering.......... 155
EPS ....................................... 155
Specification.......................... 350
Warning light ......................... 308
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Wattage................................. 352
Storage features
Auxiliary boxes .............. 212, 217
Bottle holders ................ 212, 215
Cup holders................... 212, 214
Glove boxes .......................... 212
Storage precautions ................ 159
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 340
Sun visors ................................ 219
Switch
Cruise control ........................ 152
Emergency flashers switch.................................. 296
Engine switch ........................ 125S