Driving your vehicle
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For smooth operation, depress the brake
pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a
forward or reverse gear.E060101ABH
Transmission ranges
The indicator in the instrument cluster
displays the shift lever position when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
the transmission and prevents the drive
wheels from rotating.
WARNING- Automatic
transmission
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, before
shifting a car into D (Drive) or R
(Reverse).
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position; then
set the parking brake fully and
shut the engine off. Unexpected
and sudden vehicle movement
can occur if these precautions
are not followed in the order iden-
tified.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your trans-
mission, do not accelerate the
engine in R (Reverse) or any for-
ward gear position with the
brakes on.
When stopped on an incline, do
not hold the vehicle stationary
with engine power. Use the serv-
ice brake or the parking brake.
Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P
(Park) into D (Drive), or R
(Reverse) when the engine is
above idle speed.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion will cause the
drive wheels to lock which will
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Do not use the P (Park) position
in place of the parking brake.
Always make sure the shift lever
is latched in the P (Park) position
and set the parking brake fully.
Never leave a child unattended in
a vehicle.
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What to do in an emergency
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Removing and storing the spare
tire
Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt
counterclockwise.
Store the tire in the reverse order of
removal.
To prevent the spare tire and tools
from “rattling” while the vehicle is in
motion, store them properly.
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Changing tires
1. Park on a level surface and apply
the parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the shift lever into P (Park).
3. Activate the hazard warning flash-
er.
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Be sure to use the correct
front and rear jacking posi-
tions on the vehicle; never
use the bumpers or any other
part of the vehicle for jack
support.
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack causing serious
injury or death. No person
should place any portion of
their body under a vehicle that
is supported only by a jack;
use vehicle support stands.
Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the
jack.
Do not allow anyone to remain
in the vehicle while it is on the
jack.
Make sure any children pres-
ent are in a secure place away
from the road and from the
vehicle to be raised with the
jack.
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CAUTION
When you remove or store the
spare tire, don't give a shock to
the battery.
Shock to the battery may cause
failure of electrical circuits.
Index
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Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system ······ 3-33
Air bag warning label ················································ 3-58
Curtain air bag ··························································· 3-50
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ······················· 3-44
Occupant classification system ································· 3-39
Side impact air bag ···················································· 3-48
SRS components and functions ································· 3-36
Air cleaner ··································································· 7-22
Appearance care ·························································· 7-59
Audio system ····························································· 4-109
Antenna ··································································· 4-109
Bluetooth phone operation ········································4-145
HD Radio
TM································································4-141
PA710BH ································································· 4-114
PA760BH ································································· 4-127
Steering wheel audio control ··································· 4-109
Automatic climate control system ······························· 4-85
Air conditioning ························································ 4-92
Automatic heating and air conditioning ···················· 4-86
Manual heating and air conditioning ························ 4-87
Rear vent ··································································· 4-96
Automatic transmission ··············································· 5-11
Ignition key interlock system ···································· 5-15
Shift lock system ······················································· 5-14
Sports mode ······························································· 5-14
Automatic transmission fluid ·······································7-21Battery ········································································· 7-28
Before driving ································································ 5-3
Binding arbitration ························································· 8-9
Brake fluid ··································································· 7-19
Brake system ······························································· 5-18
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ·································· 5-26
Auto hold ·····································································5-24
Electronic parking brake ·············································5-21
Electronic stability control (ESC) ····························· 5-28
Parking brake ····························································· 5-19
Power brakes ····························································· 5-18
Bulb wattage ·································································· 8-2
California perchlorate notice ······································· 7-68
Child restraint system ·················································· 3-25
Placing a passenger seat belt into the auto lock
mode ········································································ 3-27
Securing a child restraint seat with tether anchor
system ······································································ 3-29
Securing a child restraint seat with child seat lower
anchor system ·························································· 3-31
Climate control air filter ·············································· 7-23
Consumer information ··················································· 8-8
Cruise control system ·················································· 5-33
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Index
Defroster ······································································ 4-84
Dimensions ···································································· 8-2
Door locks ··································································· 4-16
Central door lock switch ··········································· 4-17
Child-protector rear door lock ··································· 4-19
Driver position memory system ·································· 4-34
Economical operation ·················································· 5-48
Emergency starting ························································ 6-4
Jump starting ······························································· 6-4
Push starting ································································ 6-5
Emission control system ·············································· 7-65
Crankcase emission control system ·························· 7-65
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR:
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) System ········· 7-65
Exhaust emission control system ······························ 7-66
Engine compartment ·············································· 2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ····························································· 7-16
Engine number ······························································· 8-7
Engine oil ····································································· 7-15
Engine start/stop button ················································· 5-7
Engine start/stop button position ································· 5-7
Starting the engine ······················································· 5-9
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ············· 7-12Foot parking brake ·························································7-22
Fuel filler lid ································································ 4-28
Emergency fuel filer lid release ································ 4-30
Fuel requirements ·························································· 1-3
Fuses ············································································ 7-44
Fuse/relay panel description ······································ 7-48
Main fuse ··································································· 7-47
Memory fuse ····························································· 7-46
Hazard warning flasher ················································ 4-72
Hood ············································································ 4-27
How to use this manual ················································· 1-2
If the engine overheats ·················································· 6-6
If the engine will not start ············································· 6-3
If you have a flat tire ··················································· 6-12
Changing tires ··························································· 6-13
Compact spare tire ····················································· 6-18
Jack and tools ···························································· 6-12
Removing and storing the spare tire ························· 6-13
In case of an emergency while driving ·························· 6-2
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ················· 1-7
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