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Safe Driving
For Safe Driving
The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the most important. Important Safety PrecautionsDon’t Drink and Drive
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Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.
Pay Appropriate Attention to the Task of Driving Safely
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Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to divert some attention away from driving.
Control Your Speed
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Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition
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Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tires’ pressure and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.
Important Safety Precautions
Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use of cell phones (other than hands-free devices) by the driver while driving.
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Instrument Panel
Indicators Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the
(information) button to see the message again
with the system message indicator on.
Message Condition Explanation
Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not

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installed.
Tighten the Fuel Fill Cap P.301
Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system.

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Daytime Running Lights P.112
Canadian models only Appears when washer fluid gets low.

• Refilling washer fluid.

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Refilling Window Washer Fluid P.257
Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due

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soon. Consequently, “SERVICE DUE NOW” and “SERVICE

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PAST DUE” follow.
Maintenance Minder ™
P.241
Appears when you open the driver’s door while the

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ignition key is in ACCESSORY
I. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK

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0, then
remove the key.
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance Safety When Performing Maintenance
Safety When Performing Maintenance
Some of the most important safety precautions are given here. However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.Maintenance Safety

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To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames
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away from the battery and all fuel related parts. To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
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gasoline.Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the 12 volt
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battery or compressed air.Engine exhaust gasses contain carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill
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you.
Only operate the engine if there is sufficient ventilation.
Vehicle Safety

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The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.
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Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set,
and the engine is off.
Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
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Make sure to let the engine and exhaust system cool thoroughly before
touching vehicle parts.
Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
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Do not start the engine unless instructed, and keep your hands and limbs
away from moving parts.
Do not touch the IMA battery and wirings (orange).
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Safety When Performing Maintenance

WARNING
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according to the schedules in this owner’s manual.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the procedures and precautions in this owner’s manual.
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Index
Index M to N
L Mode
..............................................................................206
Load Limits
.....................................................................19 4
Locking/Unlocking
....................................................99
Auto Door Lock /Unlock .......................................
103
From Inside ..................................................................
102
From Outside ..............................................................
10 0
Keys ...................................................................................
99
Using a Key ..................................................................
101
Lockout Prevention System
...............................101
Low Battery Charge (12 volt)
..........................300
Low Fuel Indicator
.......................................................70
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
.........................68,299
Low Temperature Indicator
.................................74
Lubricant Specifications Chart
........................313
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)
...................19 4
M
M (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) Indicator
........................................................................203
Maintenance
.................................................................237
Battery ............................................................................
278
Brake/Clutch Fluid ....................................................
256
Cleaning ........................................................................
281
Climate Control .........................................................
280
Coolant ..........................................................................
252
Maintenance Minder ™
.......................................... 241
Oil ....................................................................................
24 8
Precautions ..................................................................
238
Radiator .........................................................................
253
Remote Transmitter ................................................
279
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................................
258
Safety ..............................................................................
239
Schedule .......................................................................
241
Service Items ...............................................................
243
Tires .................................................................................
269
Transmission Fluid ....................................................
254
Under the Hood .......................................................
245
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.....................69,301
Manual Transmission
..............................................207
Map Lights
......................................................................12 3
Maximum Load Limit
.............................................19 4
Meters, Gauges
.............................................................81
Mirrors ...............................................................................11 8
Adjusting ......................................................................
11 8
Door ................................................................................
11 8
Exterior ..........................................................................
11 8
Interior Rearview ....................................................
11 8
Modifications (and Accessories)
....................235
MP3
................................................14 5 ,14 9 ,15 6 ,15 8 ,16 5
Multi-Information Display
...................................83
N
Normal Mode Button ........................................7, 21 0
Normal Mode Indicator
.........................................77
Numbers (Identification)
.....................................314
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