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Folding Rear Seat . 105, 107
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Four-way Flashers . 79
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Front Airbags . 10, 26
Front Seat
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Adjusting . 97, 98
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Heaters . 111
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Airbags . 10, 26
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Fuel . 294
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 296
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Fill Door and Cap . 295
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Low Fuel Indicator . 65
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Gauge . 71
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Octane Requirement . 294
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Oxygenated . 294
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Tank, Ref ueling . 295
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Fuel Economy . 299
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Fuses, Checking the . 398 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 359
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HandsFreeLink
. 269
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 79
Headlights
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Aiming . 359
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Daytime Running Lights . 78
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High Beam Indicator . 65
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Reminder Chime . 77
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 359
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Turning on . 76
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Head Restraints . 101
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Heated Mirrors . 115
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Heater, Seat . 111
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Heating and Cooling . 130 ............................
High Beam Lever . 76
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Hood, Opening the . 297
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Horn .4,74
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 406
Ignition
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Keys . 82
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Switch . 84
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Timing Control System . 417
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Immobilizer System . 83
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 299
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Gasoline . 294
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Low Fuel Indicator . 65
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Gauge . 71
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Octane Requirement . 294
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Tank, Ref ueling . 295 ................
Gas Station Procedures . 295
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 71
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Fuel . 71
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 315
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Glove Box . 120, 121
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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(GVWR) . 306, 330
Index
G H
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If equipped
Once the security system is set,
opening any door without using the
key or the remote transmitter, the
hood, or the tailgate will cause the
system to alarm.Use the remote transmitter
to quickly check that the hood, the
tailgate, and all doors are closed.
Push the lock button twice within 5
seconds. There should be an audible
conf irmation beep.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doorsandthetailgatefromthe
outside with the key, driver’s lock
tab, door lock master switch, or
remote transmitter. The security
system indicator on the instrument
panel starts blinking immediately to
show you the system is setting itself .
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle or remove the audio unit.
This alarm continues f or 2 minutes,
then the system resets. To reset an
activated system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or use the
remote transmitter.
The security system will not set if
the hood, tailgate, or any of the
doors are not f ully closed. If the
system will not set, check the doors
and the tailgate. You can also check
the open indicator on the instrument
panel (see page ), to see if the
doors and the tailgate are f ully
closed. Since it is not part of the
monitor display, manually check thehood.
65
Security System
264
NOTE:
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Bef ore you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check the
levels of important f luids. You also
need to know how to properly store
luggage or packages. The
inf ormation in this section will help
you. If you plan to add any
accessories to your vehicle, please
read the information in this section
first..............................Break-in Period . 294
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Fuel Recommendation . 294
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Service Station Procedures . 295
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Ref ueling . 295
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 296
Opening and Closing
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the Hood . 297
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Oil Check . 298
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Engine Coolant Check . 298
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Fuel Economy . 299
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Accessories and Modif ications . 302
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Carrying Cargo . 304
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving
293
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To close the hood, lif t it up slightly to
remove the support rod f rom the
hole. Put the support rod back into
its holding clip. Lower the hood to
about a f oot (30 cm) above the
f ender, then let it drop. Make sure it
is securely latched.
Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Reach in between the hood and
the f ront grille with your f ingers.
The hood latch handle is above
the ‘‘H’’ logo. Push this handle up
until it releases the hood. Lif t thehood.
If the hood latch handle moves
stif f ly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.Holding the grip, pull the support
rod out of its clip. Insert the end
into the hole in the hood
designated by an arrow.
2.
1. 3.
Opening and Closing the Hood
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
297
LATCH
CLIPGRIP
SUPPORT ROD
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API certif ication seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals shown on the information
display.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the inf ormation
display. The oil and f ilter collect
contaminants that can damage your
engine if they are not removed
regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
1. 2.
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
350
OIL DRAIN BOLTWASHER
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CONT INUED
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or another qualif ied
technician.Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
Open the hood.
To change the headlight bulb on
the driver’s side, remove the
under-hood f use box f rom its stay
by pulling it out.
1.
Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
359
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
(Driver’s side)
Reinstall the coolant reserve tank.
Open the hood.
To change the turn signal bulb on
the driver’s side, remove the
engine coolant reserve tank by
pulling it out of its holder. Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
1.
2. 3.4.5. 6.
Lights
Replacing a Front T urn Signal
Light Bulb
Maint enance
361
HOLDER
BULB
SOCKET
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Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the f use box in place
securely.
(Driver’s side)
Open the hood.
To change the parking light/f ront
side marker on the driver’s side,
removethefuseboxfromitsstay
by pulling out. Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
1.
2. 3.4.5. 6.
Lights
Replacing a Parking L ight/Front
Side Marker L ight Bulb
362
FUSE BOX
On the passenger’s sideBULB
SOCKET
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