
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.Transaxle 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 transaxle and prevents the drive
wheels from rotating.
WARNING- Automatic
transaxle
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
transaxle, 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.
CAUTION
The transaxle may be damaged if
you shift into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion.

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What to do in an emergency
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.Changing tires
1. Park on a level surface and apply
the parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the shift lever into R
(Reverse) with manual transaxle
or P (Park) with automatic
transaxle.
3. Activate the hazard warning flash-
er.
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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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Index
California perchlorate notice ........................................7-76
Camera (Rear view) ......................................................4-60
Capacities (Lubricants) ..................................................8-4
Capacity/weight ..............................................................8-3
Care
Exterior care ............................................................7-67
Interior care ............................................................7-71
Tire care ..................................................................7-36
Cargo weight ................................................................5-50
Center console storage ..................................................4-90
Central door lock switch ..............................................4-21
Certification label ..........................................................5-48
Certification label ............................................................8-6
Chains
Tire chains ..............................................................5-42
Changing tires (with spare tire) ....................................6-13
Checking tire inflation pressure ....................................7-37
Child restraint system....................................................3-26
Lower anchor system ..............................................3-32
Seat belt ..................................................................3-28
Tether anchor system ..............................................3-30
Child-protector rear door lock ......................................4-22
Climate control air filter ......................................4-78, 7-28
Clock (Digital) ..............................................................4-95
Clothes hanger ..............................................................4-96Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ..............4-43
Compact spare tire (with spare tire)..............................6-18
Compact spare tire replacement ....................................7-41
Components of the tire mobility kit ..............................6-22
Consumer information ....................................................8-8
Coolant ..........................................................................7-23
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ................................7-23
Crankcase emission control system ..............................7-73
Cruise control system ....................................................5-31
Cup holder ....................................................................4-93
Curtain air bag ..............................................................3-51
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel
illumination ................................................................4-44
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ................................4-43
Defogging (Windshield)................................................4-87
Defogging logic (Windshield) ......................................4-87
Defroster (Rear window) ..............................................4-70
Defrosting (Windshield)................................................4-87
Digital clock ..................................................................4-95
Dimensions ......................................................................8-2
Display illumination, see instrument panel
illumination ................................................................4-44
Displays, see instrument cluster....................................4-43
Door locks ....................................................................4-19
Central door lock switch ........................................4-21
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Index
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Child-protector rear door lock ................................4-22
Drinks holders, see cup holders ....................................4-93
Driver’s 3-point system with evergency
locking retractor ........................................................3-17
Driver’s air bag ..............................................................3-46
Driving at night ............................................................5-38
Driving in flooded areas................................................5-39
Driving in the rain ........................................................5-39
Economical operation....................................................5-35
EDR, see Vehicle data collection
and event data recorders ..............................................1-6
Electric power steering..................................................4-38
Electronic stability control (ESC) ................................5-26
Emergency starting..........................................................6-4
Jump starting ............................................................6-4
Push starting ..............................................................6-5
Emergency while driving ................................................6-2
Emission control system ..............................................7-73
Crankcase emission control system ........................7-73
Evaporative emission control system ......................7-73
Exhaust emission control system ............................7-74
Engine..............................................................................8-2
Engine compartment ................................................2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ..............................................................7-23
Engine number ................................................................8-7Engine oil ......................................................................7-21
Engine overheats ............................................................6-6
Engine start/stop button ..................................................5-8
Engine temperature gauge ............................................4-45
Engine will not start ........................................................6-3
Evaporative emission control System ..........................7-73
Exhaust emission control system ..................................7-74
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............7-18
Exterior care ..................................................................7-67
Flat tire (with spare 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
Flat tire (with tire mobility kit) ....................................6-20
Components of the tire mobility kit ........................6-22
Technical data ..........................................................6-25
Using the tire mobility kit ......................................6-23
Floor mat anchor(s) ......................................................4-96
Fluid
Brakes/clutch fluid ..................................................7-25
Washer fluid ............................................................7-26
Folding the rear seat ......................................................3-11
Front passenger and rear seat 3-point system
with combination locking retractor............................3-18
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