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For smooth operation, depress the brake
pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to aforward or reverse gear.Transaxle ranges
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
the transaxle and prevents the frontwheels from rotating.
WARNING - Automatic
transaxle
Always check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, beforeshifting 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 movementcan 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 thebrakes on.
When stopped on an upgrade, do not hold the vehicle with enginepower. Use the service brake or the parking brake.
Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P (Park) into D (Drive), or R
(Reverse) when the engine isabove 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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Displays, see instrument cluster ····································4-40 Display illumination, see instrument
panel illumination ·······················································4-41
Door locks ·······································································4-13 Central door lock/unlock switch ······························4-14
Child-protector rear door lock ·································4-16
Drinks holders, see cup holders ···································4-105
Driver's air bag ·······························································3-44
Driving at night ······························································5-47
Driving in flooded areas ················································5-48
Driving in the rain ·························································5-48
Economical operation ····················································5-43
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ·····································4-35
Electric power steering ··················································4-33
Electronic stability program (ESP) ·································5-31
Emergency starting ··························································6-5 Jump starting ······························································6-5
Push starting ·······························································6-7
Emergency tailgate safety release ··································4-18
Emergency towing ·························································6-29
Emergency while driving ·················································6-3
Emission control system ················································7-85 Crankcase emission control system ·························7-85
Evaporative emission control system ······················7-85
Exhaust emission control system ·····························7-86 Engine ···············································································8-2
Engine compartment ················································2-6, 7-2
Engine coolant ·······························································7-35
Engine number ·································································8-8
Engine oil ·······································································7-34
Engine overheats ······························································6-8
Engine start/stop button ···················································5-8
Engine temperature gauge ·············································4-42
Engine will not start ·························································6-4
Evaporative emission control system ····························7-85
Exhaust emission control system ···································7-86Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ················7-30
Exterior care ···································································7-79
Flat tire ·············································································6-9
Changing tires ··························································6-10
Jack and tools ·····························································6-9
Removing and storing the spare tire ························6-10
Flat tire (with TireMobilityKit) ······································6-17
Floor mat anchor(s) ·····················································4-108Fluid Brake/clutch fluid ·····················································7-38
Washer fluid ·····························································7-41
Folding the rear seat ······················································3-10
Front fog light ·································································4-73
Front fog light bulb replacement ···································7-74
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