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 information 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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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. ................
Identif ication Numbers . 536
................................
Specif ications .538
DOT Tire Quality Grading ..........................
(U.S. Vehicles) .540
.................................
Tire Labeling .542
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation .544
.......................
Emissions Controls .547
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 549
........................
Emissions Testing .550
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
535
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Specif ications
538
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
)
Total
Front
Second
Third 33 2
8
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
ND-OIL8
21.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g) HFC-134a (R-134a)
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation. See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
8,466 lbs (3,840 kg)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
67.5 in (1,715 mm) 67.7 in (1,720 mm)
109.3 in (2,775 mm)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
0.196 US gal (0.74
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 4.2 US qt (4.0
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (4WD)
Transfer
assembly
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
6.9 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)
2.79 US qt (2.64)
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.
Front
Rear
1:
2:U.S. vehicles
Canadian
vehicles
1 :
2 : Except U.S. LX models
U.S. LX models
2WD models
1:
2:
3: 4WDmodels 2WD
4WDChange
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
1 1
2
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..............................
Economy, Fuel .399
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .431
..................................
Emergencies .507
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 517
...........
Brake System Indicator . 523
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 509
.....
Charging System Indicator . 521
..................
Checking the Fuses . 525
...........
Driving with a Flat Tire . 508
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 130
............................
Jump Starting .517
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 521
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 522
..................
Overheated Engine . 519.......................................
Towing .531
.........................
Emergency Brake .169
....................
Emergency Flashers .130
......................
Emergency Towing .531
.......................
Emissions Controls .547
........................
Emissions Testing .550
Engine ..............
Check Starter System . 412
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 82
.........................
If it Won’t Start .516
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .70, 522
.......................................
Oil Lif e .455
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 70,521
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 472
...............................
Overheating .519
............................
Specif ications .539
............................
Speed Limiter .416
.......................................
Starting .411
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 547
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .61
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .548
...................................
Dashboard .3, 66
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 128
.................................
Dead Battery .517
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 556
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 130
......
Def rosting the Windows . 194,203
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid .538
....................................
Dimensions .538
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 126
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 478
..................................
Engine Oil .398
..........................
Directional Signals .73
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 429
.......................................
Disc Care .285
........................
Disc Changer .242, 274
Disc Changer Error ...........................
Messages .251, 284
....................
Disc Player .218, 242,274
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .474
Doors .................................
Indicator .13, 95
............
Locking and Unlocking . 138
..................
Lockout Prevention . 144
....................
Power Door Locks . 138
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 540 ...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .409
....................................
Economy .399
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .173
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 490
......
DVD Player Error Messages . 345
...................................
DVD Player .320
Index
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INDEX
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Tires .496
..............................
Air Pressure .496
.........................
Checking Wear .498
..........................
Compact Spare .508
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 540
......................................
Inf lation .496
..................................
Inspection .498
..............................
Maintenance .499
...................................
Replacing .499
......................................
Rotating .499
...........................................
Snow .502
............................
Specif ications .539
................................
Tire Chains .503
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 509
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .434
................
Emergency Wrecker . 531
....
Equipment and Accessories . 441
.............................
Weight Limit .434
.........................
Trailer Loading .434
.................
Trailer Towing Tips . 446
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 478
...........................
Fluid Selection .479
..............
Identif ication Number . 536
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 413.....................................
Treadwear .498
................................
Trip Computer .92
.................................
Trip Meter .83, 89
....................................
Turn Signals .73
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .507
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 540
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .394
..............
USB Adapter Cable . 290,301
.........
USB Flash Memory Device . 298
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 474
................................
Vanity Mirror .185
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 405
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .538
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 536
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System .431
VSA Activation ....................
Indicator .73, 95,431
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .432 ........
VSA System Indicator . 73,431
.............................
Vehicle Storage .505
.....................................
Ventilation .195
.................................................
VIN .536
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .472
...........
Voice Control System . 200,252
..................................
VTM-4 Lock .418
............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 62
..................
Warranty Coverages .555
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 477
............................
Level Indicator .80
...................................
Operation .124
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 133
............
Alignment and Balance . 499
..........
Aluminum Alloy Wheels . 503
.....................................
Cleaning .503
..........................
Compact Spare .508
..............................
Wrench, Nut .510
Index
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