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Interior Care
qDashboard Precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume
and cosmetic oils from contacting the
dashboard. They'll damage and discolor it.
If these solutions get on the dashboard,
wipe them off immediately.
CAUTION
Do not use glazing agents.
Glazing agents contain ingredients
which may cause discoloration,
wrinkling, cracks and peeling.
qCleaning the Upholstery and
Interior Trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl with a leather-and-vinyl
cleaner.
Leatherí
Real leather is not uniform and may have
scars, scratches, and wrinkles. Clean it
with a leather cleaner or mild soap.
Wipe it with adampsoft cloth; then dry
and buff it with adrysoft cloth.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean it with a mild soap solution good
for upholstery and carpets. Remove fresh
spots immediately with a fabric spot
cleaner.To keep the fabric looking clean and
fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color
will be affected, it can be stained easily,
and its fire-resistance may be reduced.
CAUTION
Use only recommended cleaners and
procedures. Others may affect
appearance and fire-resistance.
Piano black panelí
The following parts are fitted with panels
that have been treated with a special
coating that resists scratching.
Steering wheel (partial)
When the panel needs to be cleaned, use a
soft cloth to wipe off dirt from the surface.
NOTE
Scratches or nicks on the panels resulting from
the use of a hard brush or cloth may not be
repairable.
Multi information display edge panelí,
Panel beside the multi information
displayí
Multi information display edge panel and
panel beside the multi information display
are fitted with panels that have been
treated with a special coating that resists
scratching.
When the panel needs to be cleaned, use a
soft cloth to wipe off dirt from the surface.
NOTE
Scratches or nicks on the panels resulting from
the use of a hard brush or cloth may not be
repairable.
8-60
Maintenance and Care
íSome models.
Appearance Care
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Vehicle Information Labels
qVehicle Identification Number
The vehicle identification number legally
identifies your vehicle. The number is on
a plate attached to the cowl panel located
on the left corner of the dashboard. This
plate can easily be seen through the
windshield.
qMotor Vehicle Safety Standard Label
qChassis Number
Open the cover shown in the figure to
check the chassis number.
qVehicle Emission Control
Information Label
10-2
Identification Numbers
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B
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-41
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops .................... 6-121
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-4
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-21
Center Console ................................ 6-121
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-30
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-34
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-40
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-35
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Cruise Control ................................... 5-19
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-119
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-41
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-64
Defroster
Mirror ......................................... 5-70
Rear window .............................. 5-70
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-31
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
D
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-16
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Driving on uneven road ............. 4-13
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Turbocharged vehicles ............... 4-14
Winter driving ............................ 4-10
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-26
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-26
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-13
Flooded engine ........................... 7-13
Jump-starting .............................. 7-14
Push-starting .............................. 7-17
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-18
Emission Control System .................... 4-4
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-22
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-48
Oil .............................................. 8-19
Overheating ................................ 7-11
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-18
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-11
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-40
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-56
Index
11-3
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