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Features of your vehicle
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Multi box
To open the cover, pull the lever or push
the button. It can be used for storing
small items.
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Luggage box (if equipped)
You can place a first aid kit, a reflector tri-
angle, tools, etc. in the box for easy
access.
1. Grasp the handle on the top of the
cover and lift it.
WARNING
Do not keep objects except sun-
glass inside the sunglass holder.
Such objects can be thrown from
the holder in the event of a sud-
den stop or an accident, possibly
injuring the passengers in the
vehicle.
Do not open the sunglass holder
while the vehicle is moving. The
rear view mirror of the vehicle
can be blocked by an open sun-
glass holder.
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Driving your vehicle
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-
ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of
leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
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Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in
Section 7, “Maintenance”.
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Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are
easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview
mirrors. Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
car into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
CALIFORNIA PROPOSI-
TION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety
of automobile components and
parts, including components found
in the interior furnishings in a vehi-
cle, contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, cer-
tain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component
wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
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Index
Maintenance services ·······················································7-3
Manual climate control system······································4-66
Air conditioning ··························································4-71
Climate control air filter ··············································4-73
Heating and air conditioning ·······································4-67
Manual heating and air conditioning ·····························4-77
Manual transaxle······························································5-7
Memory fuse ··································································7-46
Mirrors ···········································································4-29
Inside rearview mirror ·················································4-29
Outside rearview mirror ··············································4-34
Moonroof, see sunroof···················································4-23
Maunting bracket for roof carrier ··································4-97
Neck restraints, see headrest ····································3-5, 3-9
Occupant classification system ······································3-40
Odometer/Tripmeter ······················································4-40
Oil (Engine) ···································································7-15
Outside rearview mirror·················································4-34
Overheats ·········································································6-6
Owner maintenance ·························································7-5
Parking brake························································5-17, 7-22
Passenger's front air bag ················································3-45Position light bulb replacement ·····································7-55
Power brakes ··································································5-16
Power outlet ···································································4-91
Power window lock button ············································4-16
Pre-tensioner seat belt····················································3-20
Push starting·····································································6-5
Rear combination light bulb replacement······················7-56
Rear parking assist system·············································4-51
Rear seat adjustment ························································3-9
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ··················7-32
Recommended lubricants and capacities ·························8-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number ··························8-5
Remote keyless entry ·······················································4-3
Reporting safety defects ··················································8-9
Road warning ···································································6-2
Rocking the vehicle ·······················································5-32
Roof rack ·······································································4-97
Safety chains ··································································5-41
Scheduled maintenance service ·······································7-7
Normal maintenance schedule·······································7-8
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ···············7-11
Seat···················································································3-2
Armrest ········································································3-10
Folding the rear seat ····················································3-11
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