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4WD models only
If equipped1: 2:
Instrument Panel
LX, EX, and EX-L models
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKESYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDERINDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFFINDICATOR
FOG LIGHTINDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
LIGHT CONTROL INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
INFORMATION DISPLAY
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
STARTER SYSTEM INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR(P.77)
(P.70)(P.70)
(P.77)
(P.79)
(P.79)
(P.70)
(P.79)
(P.76)
(P.73)
(P.73)
(P.78)
(P.74)
(P.83)(P.75)SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR(P.81)WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR(P.80)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR(P.80)(P.79)(P.72)
(P.69)
(P.71)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.72)
(P.78)
LIGHTSONINDICATOR(P.78)
(P.75)
(P.78)
(P.72)
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Instrument Panel
T ouring models
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATORFOG LIGHTINDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKESYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDERINDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTALRESTRAINT SYSTEMINDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
MESSAGE INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
VTM-4 INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATIONINDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
(P.70)
(P.77)
(P.70)
(P.70)
(P.79)
(P.76)
(P.74)
(P.73)
(P.73)
(P.78)
(P.87)(P.81)
(P.77)
(P.79)
(P.80)
(P.72)
(P.69)
(P.71)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.72)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.78)
(P.72)
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The engine can be severely
damaged if this indicator f lashes
or stays on when the engine is
running. For more inf ormation,
see page .
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message
on the multi-information display
(see page ).
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
For more inf ormation, see page
.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ). For more inf ormation, see
page .
521
95
521
95
522
95
522
On Touring models
On Touring models
On Touring models
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Instrument Panel Indicators
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.
......................CompactSpareTire.508
....................ChangingaFlatTire.509
.............IftheEngineWon’tStart.516
................................JumpStarting.517
..............IftheEngineOverheats.519
.........LowOilPressureIndicator.521
..........ChargingSystemIndicator.521
.......MalfunctionIndicatorLamp.522
...............BrakeSystemIndicator.523
..............................................Fuses.524
..............................FuseLocations.528
......................EmergencyTowing.531
..........IfYourVehicleGetsStuck.532
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
507
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Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(seeon page
).
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL’’ message on
the multi-information display when
this indicator comes on.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).
1.
2.
3.
4.
398
472
531
95
On Touring models
On Touring models
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
521
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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CONTINUED
................................................AAC.300
...AccessoriesandModifications.402
ACCESSORY(IgnitionKey
.....................................Position).137
............AccessoryPowerSockets.186
...........................ACPowerOutlet.187
................ActiveHeadRestraints.158
....................Additives,EngineOil.473
...........................AdvancedAirbags.31
.............................Airbag(SRS).11,26
..........AirbagSystemComponents.26
......AirConditioningSystem.192,199
.............RearA/CControl.197,204
.......................AirOutlets(Vents).206
.......................AirPressure,Tires.496
......................................Antifreeze.475
Anti-lockBrakes(ABS)
....................IndicatorLight.72,430
...................................Operation.429
..............Anti-theft,AudioSystem.313
Anti-theftSteeringColumn
............................................Lock.137
........AudioSystem.208,210,226,252
AutoControlMode,Starting
........................................Engine.411
............................AutoDoorLock.116
...AutoDoorLocking/Unlocking.139
.........................AutoDoorUnlock.117
..........AutomaticClimateControl.199
.......................AutomaticLighting.127
...AutomaticSeatBeltTensioners.24
.............AutomaticSpeedControl.350
..............AutomaticTransmission.413
..........................Capacity,Fluid.538
...............CheckingFluidLevel.478
.......................................Shifting.413
ShiftLeverPosition
...............................Indicators.413
................ShiftLeverPositions.414
....................ShiftLockRelease.416
......................AuxiliaryInputJack.310
Battery
ChargingSystem
...........................Indicator.70,521
............................JumpStarting.517
..............................Maintenance.504
............................Specifications.539
..............................BeforeDriving.393
....................................Belts,Seat.9,22
.........................BeverageHolders.181
........HandsFreeLink.361
..................................BoosterSeats.58
Brakes
...........Anti-lockSystem(ABS).429
.............Break-in,NewLinings.394
............BulbReplacement.486,488
...........................................Fluid.481
.......................................Parking.169
.................SystemIndicator.71,523
........................WearIndicators.429
.............................BrakingSystem.428
.................Break-in,NewVehicle.394
BrightnessControl,
...............................Instruments.131
Bluetooth
Index
A
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INDEX
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...............DANGER,Explanationof.iii
BulbReplacement
..........................Back-upLights.486
..............................BrakeLights.486
.................................FogLights.485
................FrontParkingLights.484
........FrontSideMarkerLights.484
.................................Headlights.483
.................................RearBulbs.486
............................Specifications.539
....................TurnSignalLights.484
..............................Bulbs,Halogen.483
................................CancelButton.352
............................CapacitiesChart.538
.............CarbonMonoxideHazard.61
..........................CargoAreaLight.178
...................................CargoHook.408
....................Cargo,HowtoCarry.404
.............CAUTION,Explanationof.iii
........................CertificationLabel.536
.................................Chains,Tires.503
....................ChangingaFlatTire.509
ChangingOil
........................................Howto.473
......................................Whento.455
...ChargingSystemIndicator.70,521
............Checklist,BeforeDriving.410
................ChildproofDoorLocks.144
.....................................ChildSafety.39
..............................BoosterSeats.58
.............................ChildSeats.44,47
.....ImportantSafetyReminders.39
..........................................Infants.44
..........................LargerChildren.57
.........................................LATCH.49
......................RiskswithAirbags.40
.............................SmallChildren.45
..........................................Tether.54
...........................WarningLabels.62
.........WhereShouldaChildSit?.40
.......................................ChildSeats.47
........LATCHAnchoragePoints.49
....TetherAnchoragePoints.55,56
.......................CleaningSeatBelts.490
...............ClimateControlSystem.199
..............................................Clock.314
....................................CoatHooks.185
.....................Code,AudioSystem.313
........................COintheExhaust.547
......................CompactSpareTire.508
.........................................Compass.353
.................ConsoleCompartment.180
.................ConsumerInformation.554
.............Controls,Instrumentsand.65
....................ConversationMirror.184
Coolant
........................................Adding.475
....................................Checking.398
.........................ProperSolution.475
...................TemperatureGauge.82
CrankcaseEmissionsControl
........................................System.547
................CruiseControlIndicator.78
............CruiseControlOperation.350
...................................CupHolders.181
.............CustomerServiceOffice.554
.........................CustomizeSettings.97
................Door/WindowSetup.115
...........................LightingSetup.110
...............................MeterSetup.103
...........................PositionSetup.108
......................SettingtoDefault.100
Index
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CONTINUED
..............................Economy,Fuel.399
ElectronicStabilityControl(ESC)
........................................System.431
..................................Emergencies.507
.............Battery,JumpStarting.517
...........BrakeSystemIndicator.523
................ChangingaFlatTire.509
.....ChargingSystemIndicator.521
..................CheckingtheFuses.525
...........DrivingwithaFlatTire.508
.......HazardWarningFlashers.130
............................JumpStarting.517
.....LowOilPressureIndicator.521
...MalfunctionIndicatorLamp.522
..................OverheatedEngine.519
.......................................Towing.531
.........................EmergencyBrake.169
....................EmergencyFlashers.130
......................EmergencyTowing.531
.......................EmissionsControls.547
........................EmissionsTesting.550
Engine
..............CheckStarterSystem.412
....CoolantTemperatureGauge.82
.........................IfitWon’tStart.516
MalfunctionIndicator
................................Lamp.70,522
.......................................OilLife.455
........OilPressureIndicator.70,521
..............Oil,WhatKindtoUse.472
...............................Overheating.519
............................Specifications.539
............................SpeedLimiter.416
.......................................Starting.411
.EvaporativeEmissionsControls.547
...............................ExhaustFumes.61
ExhaustGasRecirculation
........................................System.548
...................................Dashboard.3,66
..............DaytimeRunningLights.128
.................................DeadBattery.517
............Defects,ReportingSafety.556
..............Defogger,RearWindow.130
......DefrostingtheWindows.194,203
..........................DifferentialFluid.538
....................................Dimensions.538
.............DimmingtheHeadlights.126
Dipstick
..........AutomaticTransmission.478
..................................EngineOil.398
..........................DirectionalSignals.73
........DiscBrakeWearIndicators.429
.......................................DiscCare.285
........................DiscChanger.242,274
DiscChangerError
...........................Messages.251,284
....................DiscPlayer.218,242,274
.....................DisposalofUsedOil.474
Doors
.................................Indicator.13,95
............LockingandUnlocking.138
..................LockoutPrevention.144
....................PowerDoorLocks.138
..........DOTTireQualityGrading.540
...........DriverandPassengerSafety.5
...........................................Driving.409
....................................Economy.399
DrivingPositionMemory
........................................System.173
..................DustandPollenFilter.490
......DVDPlayerErrorMessages.345
...................................DVDPlayer.320
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