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Select the name. All the phone
numbers stored f or that name will
be listed.When you receive a call, an incoming
call notif ication (if activated) will
play and interrupt the audio system
if it is on.
Press the HFL Talk button to answer
the call, or the HFL Back button to
hang up.
If your phone has Call Waiting, press
and release the HFL Talk button to
put the original call on hold and
answer the incoming call.
To return to the original call, press
the HFL Talk button again. If you
don’t want to answer the incoming
call, disregard it and continue with
your original call. If you want to hang
up the original call and answer the
new call, press the HFL Back button.
To search f or a specif ic name in the
phonebook, enter the keyword f or
either the f irst or last name.
To display all names in the
phonebook, select the ‘‘ ’’ option.
If you choose ‘‘,’’ the phone
number will be stored in HFL, so
that you can call it using HFL’s name
tag by voice. Select the phone number, and
HFL begins dialing.
4.
5. Receiving a Call
List Store in
HandsFreeL ink
Call Wait ing
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
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Select a person f rom the list. Up to
threecategoryiconsaredisplayedin
the lef t side of the list:
These category icons indicate how
many numbers are stored f or the
name. If a name has more than three
category icons, ‘‘…’’ is displayed.
Select the person’s number you want
to call, and press the HFL Talk
button.You can delete any imported
phonebook.
Select ‘‘
,’’ and a list of imported
phonebooks will be displayed.
Select a phonebook you want to
delete. If the phonebook is PIN-
protected, you will need to enter the
4-digit PIN number.
To search f or a specif ic name in the
phonebook, enter the keyword f or
either the f irst or last name.
To display all names in the
phonebook, select the ‘‘ ’’ option.
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BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
Delet e Import ed Phonebook:
Delete Imported
Phonebook
List
Features
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Preference Home
Mobile
Work
Pager Fax
Car
Voice Other
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If theenginedoesnotstartwithin
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
down, and hold it there while
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 5.
Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
Your vehicle’s starting system has an
auto control mode. When you turn
the ignition switch to the START
(III) position, this f eature keeps the
engine’s starter motor running until
the engine starts. Follow these
instructions to start the engine:
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, then
release the ignition switch. You do
not need to hold the ignition
switch in the START (III) position
to start the engine. Depending on
the outside temperature, the
starter motor runs f or about 6 to 9 seconds until the engine starts.
If you hold the ignition switch in
the START (III) position f or more
than 7 seconds, the starter motor,
depending on the outside
temperature, runs f or about 10 to
25 seconds until the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, wait at
least 10 seconds bef ore trying
again.
1.
2.
3.
4. 5.
6.
Starting the Engine
Driving
397
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page .
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µ
µ
µ µUse neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop brief ly with
the engine idling. Shif t to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle for any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
the shift lever from neutral to
another gear.
Press the brake
pedal and press the release button to
shif t f rom Park to reverse. To shif t
f rom reverse to neutral, come to a
completestopandthenshift.Press
the release button bef ore shif ting
into reverse f rom neutral. To avoid transmission damage, come
to a complete stop bef ore shif ting
into Park. You must also press the
release button to shift into Park. The
shif t lever must be in Park bef ore
you can turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position, or remove
the built-in key from the ignition
switch. If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see on
page .
This position
mechanically locks the transmission.
Use Park whenever you are turning
of f or starting the engine. To shif t
outofPark,youmustpressonthe
brake pedal and have your foot off
the accelerator pedal. Press the
release button on the top of the shift
lever to move it. Use this position f or
your normal driving. The transmis-
sion automatically adjusts to keep
the engine at the best speed f or the
driving conditions.
401Do this:
Press the brake pedal, and
press the shift lever release
button.
Press the shift lever release
button.
Move the shift lever.
To shift from:
PtoR
RtoP
NtoR DtoS
StoD
DtoN
NtoD RtoN
Automatic Transmission
Neutral (N)
Reverse (R) Shif t L ock Release
Park (P) Drive (D)
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If you need to use the shif t lock
release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
Put a cloth on the edge of the shif t
lock release slot cover next to the
shif t lever. Use a small f lat-tip
screwdriver or a metal f ingernail
f ile to remove the cover. Caref ully
pry on the edge of the cover. Push down on the built-in key
while you press the release button
and move the shif t lever out of
Park to neutral.Remove the built-in key from the
shif t lock release slot, then
reinstall the cover. Make sure the
notchonthecoverisonthedriver’s
side. Press the brake pedal, and
restart the engine.
Insert the built-in key into the shift
lock release slot.
3.
4.
5.6.
Automatic Transmission
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COVER
SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT
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Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic headlight adjusting
system that adjusts the vertical angle
of the headlights automatically.
Refer to page for more
inf ormation.The low beam headlight bulbs are
high voltage discharge tube bulbs.
High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the light switch of f
and the key removed. Because of
this, you should not attempt to
examine or change a low beam
headlight bulb yourself . If a low
beam headlight bulb fails, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
replaced.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer (if applicable),
readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or another qualif ied
technician.
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Lights
Headlight A iming
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In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page . There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
Are you using a properly coded
built-in key or remote? An
improperly coded built-in key or
remote will cause the immobilizer
system indicator in the instrument
panel to blink rapidly (see page ).
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working. Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it.
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513
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency
Towing Jump Starting
If the Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting
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A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard .4, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 142
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Indicator .65
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Built-in-key .167
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Bulbs, Halogen .463
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Capacities Chart .518
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
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Cargo, How to Carry .389
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care .274
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CD Error Message .271
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CD Changer .236
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Ceiling Lights .200
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Certif ication Label .516
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Chains, Tires .481
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Changing a Flat Tire .489
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .453
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When to .439
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Charging System Indicator . 500
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 396
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Child Saf ety .38
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Booster Seats .53
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Child Seats .45
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 38
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Inf ants .43 ..........................
Larger Children .52
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LATCH .47
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Risks with Airbags .39
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Small Children .44
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Tethers .51
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 39
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Child Seats .43
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LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Childproof Door Locks . 155
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .470
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Client Service Of f ice .532
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Climate Control System . 204
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Clock, Setting the .313
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CO in the Exhaust .526
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 397
Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) .....................................
Indicator .418
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Operation .413
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Compact Spare Tire .488
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Compass System .281
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Console Compartment . 195
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Consumer Inf ormation . 532
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Controls, Instruments and . 59Coolant
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Adding .455
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Checking .383
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Proper Solution .455
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Temperature Gauge . 70
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .526
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Cruise Control Indicator . 65
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Cruise Control Operation . 316
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Cup Holders .194
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Customize Settings .81
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ACC Setup .89
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Door/Window Setup . 122
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KEYLESS ACCESS Setup . 108
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Lighting Setup .115
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Meter Setup .94
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Position Setup .103
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Setting to Default .85
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Wiper Setup .133
Index
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