A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, rear
entertainment system, and other
convenience f eatures.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features
Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
T echnical Inf ormation
T aking Care of the Unexpected
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Service Inf ormation Summary
Index
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Overview of Contents
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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.
................IdentificationNumbers.536
................................Specifications.538
DOTTireQualityGrading
..........................(U.S.Vehicles).540
.................................TireLabeling.542
TirePressureMonitoringSystem
(TPMS)RequiredFederal
............................Explanation.544
.......................EmissionsControls.547
..ThreeWayCatalyticConverter.549
........................EmissionsTesting.550
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
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Seating Capacities
Air Conditioning
Dimensions Capacities
Weights
1.98 US gal (7.5)2.48 US gal (9.4)
4.5 US qt (4.3)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
5.3 US qt (5.0)
190.9 in (4,850 mm) 78.5 in (1,995 mm)70.9 in (1,802 mm)21.00 US gal (79.5)
TotalFrontSecondThird 33 28
Refrigerant type Charge quantityLubricant type ND-OIL821.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g)HFC-134a (R-134a)
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305meters) of elevation.
See the tire information label atta-ched to the driver’s doorjamb.8,466 lbs (3,840 kg)
LengthWidthHeight
Wheelbase Track67.5 in (1,715 mm) 67.7 in (1,720 mm)109.3 in (2,775 mm)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine0.196 US gal (0.74)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engineReserve tank capacity:
4.2 US qt (4.0)
Fuel tank
Engine coolantEngine oil
Automatic transmissionfluid
Rear differentialfluid (4WD)Transferassemblyfluid (4WD)Windshieldwasherreservoir6.9 US qt (6.5)
72.7 in (1,846 mm)
9,579 lbs (4,345 kg)
3.6 US qt (3.4)8.6 US qt (8.1)3.6 US qt (3.4)8.6 US qt (8.1)2.96 US qt (2.80)3.01 US qt (2.85)
0.45 US qt (0.43)0.48 US qt (0.45)
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight rating (GCWR)
Approx.
FrontRear
1:
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U.S. vehicles Canadianvehicles
1 :2 : Except U.S. LX modelsU.S. LX models
2WD models
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2WD
4WD
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..............................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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...............................................Tires.496
..............................AirPressure.496
.........................CheckingWear.498
..........................CompactSpare.508
......DOTTireQualityGrading.540
......................................Inflation.496
..................................Inspection.498
..............................Maintenance.499
...................................Replacing.499
......................................Rotating.499
...........................................Snow.502
............................Specifications.539
................................TireChains.503
...................Tools,TireChanging.509
Towing
.....................................ATrailer.434
................EmergencyWrecker.531
....EquipmentandAccessories.441
.............................WeightLimit.434
.........................TrailerLoading.434
.................TrailerTowingTips.446
Transmission
...............CheckingFluidLevel.478
...........................FluidSelection.479
..............IdentificationNumber.536
.............ShiftingtheAutomatic.413
.....................................Treadwear.498
................................TripComputer.92
.................................TripMeter.83,89
....................................TurnSignals.73
Unexpected,TakingCare
..........................................ofthe.507
....UniformTireQualityGrading.540
........................UnleadedGasoline.394
..............USBAdapterCable.290,301
.........USBFlashMemoryDevice.298
.......UsedOil,HowtoDisposeof.474
............WARNING,Explanationof.iii
.........WarningLabels,Locationof.62
..................WarrantyCoverages.555
Washer,Windshield
........CheckingtheFluidLevel.477
............................LevelIndicator.96
...................................Operation.124
Wheels
.............AdjustingtheSteering.133
............AlignmentandBalance.499
..........AluminumAlloyWheels.503
.....................................Cleaning.503
..........................CompactSpare.508
..............................Wrench,Nut.510
................................VanityMirror.185
.................VehicleCapacityLoad.405
......................VehicleDimensions.538
....VehicleIdentificationNumber.536
VehicleStabilityAssist(VSA)
....................................System.431
VSAActivation
....................Indicator.73,95,431
.........................VSAOffSwitch.432
..VSASystemIndicator.73,95,431
.............................VehicleStorage.506
.....................................Ventilation.195
.................................................VIN.536
..................................Viscosity,Oil.472
...........VoiceControlSystem.200,252
..................................VTM-4Lock.418
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