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(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control )
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls)
(warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
Contents
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Index .I
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Instruments and Controls .55
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Features . 103
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Bef ore Driving . 241
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Driving . 257
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Maintenance . 275
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T aking Care of the Unexpected . 311
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T echnical Inf ormation . 335
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 351
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) . 355
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If equipped
:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG MIRROR CONTROLS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
DOOR LOCK TAB
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
(P. 58)
(P. 98)
(P. 81)
(P. 97)
(P. 88) (P. 104)
(P. 81)
(P. 101)
(P. 65)
(P. 243) (P. 260)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P. 96)
(P. 211) USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P. 132, 185)AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 110)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P. 10, 24)
(P. 10, 24)
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 56
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 58
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Gauges . 65
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Odometer . 65
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Display Change Button . 66
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Instant Fuel Economy . 66
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Trip Meter . 67
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Average Fuel Economy . 67
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Fuel Gauge . 67
Outside Temperature
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Indicator . 68
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 69
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Maintenance Minder . 69
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IMA Battery Level Gauge . 70
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Charge/Assist Gauge . 71
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel . 72
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 73
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 74
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Daytime Running Lights . 75
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
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Hazard Warning Button . 76
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Rear Window Def ogger . 76
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 77 ...............................
Keys and Locks . 78
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Immobilizer System . 79
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Ignition Switch . 80
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Door Locks . 81
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Power Door Locks . 81
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Childproof Door Locks . 82
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 82
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Auto Door Locking . 82
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Auto Door Unlocking . 85
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Trunk . 88
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 88
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Remote Transmitter . 89
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Seats . 91
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Seat Heaters . 96
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Power Windows . 97
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Mirrors . 98
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Parking Brake . 99
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Interior Convenience Items . 100
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Beverage Holders . 101
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Accessory Power Socket . 101
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Glove Box . 101
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Console Compartment . 101
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Interior Lights . 102
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocat ions
56 POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR CONTROLS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH (P. 58)
TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
DOOR LOCK TAB
(P. 98)
(P. 81)
(P. 97)
(P. 88) (P. 101)
(P. 81)
(P. 104)
(P. 65)
(P. 243) (P. 260)
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P. 96)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P. 132, 185)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P. 101)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P. 211) HORN
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 110)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the tex t.
Optional in U.S.
1:2: If equipped
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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(P. 60)
AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR (P. 63)
(P. 59)
(P. 60) (P. 64)
(P. 62, 323)
(P. 62, 264, 265) (P. 19, 58)
(P. 61)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR (RED)
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P. 63)
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(AMBER) (P. 61)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 60)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 62)
(P. 60)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
(P. 60)
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
(P. 60)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR(P. 31, 59)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
(P. 61)
(P. 61)
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
(P. 61)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP
IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P. 62)
(P. 62, 325) (P. 59)(P. 64)
(P. 30, 58)
(P. 62, 324)
(P. 58, 326)
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This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it af ter completing the
required maintenance service.
This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance. The
maintenance main items and sub
items will be displayed in the
inf ormation display. See page f or
more inf ormation on the
Maintenance Minder .
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
come on (see page ).
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If this indicator comes on and stays
on at any other time, or if it does not
come on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, there
is a problem with the TPMS. With
this indicator on, the low tire
pressure indicator will not come on
when a tire loses pressure. Take the
vehicle to your dealer to have the
system checked. For more
inf ormation, see page .
When the indicator comes on, there
are about 1.9 US gal (7.5
)of fuel
remaining in the tank.
When the reading reaches E, there is
a very small amount of f uel in the
tank.
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273
Canadian models only
U.S. models only
Instrument Panel Indicators
Low Fuel Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Washer Level Indicator
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (T PMS) Indicator
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To switch the information display
between the odometer, trip meter,
outside temperature, and engine oil
lif e and maintenance item code(s),
press the SEL/RESET button
repeatedly.
The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial/
territorial regulations to disconnect,
reset, or alter the odometer with the
intent to change the number of miles
or kilometers indicated.
Odometer
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
65
TRIP METER
SEL/RESET BUTTON DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON TACHOMETER
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL BUTTONS INFORMATION
DISPLAY
FUEL GAUGE
SPEEDOMETER
INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY/
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
ODOMETER/OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
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This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should be in
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the reading may reach near
the red mark. If it reaches the red
(Hot) mark, pull saf ely to the side of
theroad.Seepage for
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system.
Every time you press the display
change button, the display changes
f rom the instant f uel economy to the
temperature gauge, or f rom the
temperature gauge to the instant f uel
economy.
The average fuel mileage and instant
f uel economy are shown with mpg or
l/100 km.
This display shows the current, or
instant f uel economy you are getting.
It shows the number of mpg or l/100
km.
Press and hold the display change
button until you hear a beep. The
speedometer, trip meter, average
f uel economy, and instant f uel
economy displays switch between
the selected miles or kilometers
readings.
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Display Change Button
Temperature Gauge
Instant Fuel Economy
Gauges
66
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