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Maintenance
G051700AUN
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system includ-
ing the parking brake pedal and cables.
G051900AUN
Brake discs, pads, calipers and
rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid
leakage.
G052100AUN Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.G052200AUN
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off,
check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage.
Check the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts. G052300AEN
Power steering pump, belt and hoses
Check the power steering pump and
hoses for leakage and damage. Replace
any damaged or leaking parts immedi-
ately. Inspect the power steering belt (or
drive belt) for evidence of cuts, cracks,
excessive wear, oiliness and proper ten-
sion. Replace or adjust it if necessary.G052400AUN Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if nec-
essary, repack the grease.
G052500AUN
Air conditioning refrigerant (if equipped)
Check the air conditioning lines and con-
nections for leakage and damage.
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Tire speed ratings
The chart below lists many of the dif-
ferent speed ratings currently being
used for passenger car tires. The
speed rating is part of the tire size
designation on the sidewall of the
tire. This symbol corresponds to that
tire's designed maximum safe oper-ating speed. G201003BEN
3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire
Identification Number)
Any tires that are over 6 years old,
based on the manufacturing date,(including the spare tire) should be
replaced by new ones. You can find
the manufacturing date on the tire
sidewall (possibly on the inside of the
wheel), displaying the DOT Code.
The DOT Code is a series of num-
bers on a tire consisting of numbers
and English letters. The manufactur-
ing date is designated by the last four
digits (characters) of the DOT code.
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
The front part of the DOT means a
plant code number, tire size and
tread pattern and the last four num-
bers indicate week and year manu-
factured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1608 represents
that the tire was produced in the 16th
week of 2008. G201004AEN
4. Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of rub-
ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the
materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
The letter "R" means radial ply con-
struction; the letter "D" means diago-
nal or bias ply construction; and theletter "B" means belted-bias ply con-
struction.
S 180 km/h (112 mph)
T 190 km/h (118 mph)
H 210 km/h (130 mph) V 240 km/h (149 mph)
Z Above 240 km/h (149 mph)
Maximum Speed
Speed
Rating
Symbol
WARNING - Tire age
Tires degrade over time, even
when they are not being used.
Regardless of the remaining
tread, it is recommended that
tires generally be replaced after
six (6) years of normal service.
Heat caused by hot climates orfrequent high loading condi-
tions can accelerate the aging
process. Failure to follow this
warning can result in sudden
tire failure, which could lead to
a loss of control and an acci-
dent involving serious injury ordeath.
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Maintenance
Interior care
G230201BUN
Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as per- fume and cosmetic oil from contacting
the dashboard because they may cause
damage or discoloration. If they do con-tact the dashboard, wipe them off imme-
diately. See the instructions that follow for
the proper way to clean vinyl.G230202AUN
Cleaning the upholstery and interior
trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.Clean with a mild soap solution recom-
mended for upholstery or carpets.
Remove fresh spots immediately with a
fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do not
receive immediate attention, the fabriccan be stained and its color can be
affected. Also, its fire-resistant properties
can be reduced if the material is not
properly maintained. G230203AUN
Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt web-
bing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpet. Follow the instruc-
tions provided with the soap. Do not
bleach or re-dye the webbing because
this may weaken it.
G230204AUN
Cleaning the interior window glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the vehi-
cle become fogged (that is, covered with
an oily, greasy or waxy film), they should
be cleaned with glass cleaner. Follow the
directions on the glass cleaner container.CAUTION
Never allow water or other liquids
to come in contact with electrical/electronic componentsinside the vehicle as this may dam-age them.
CAUTION
Using anything but recommended
cleaners and procedures may affect the fabric’s appearance and fire-resistant properties.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the insideof the rear window. This may result in damage to the rear windowdefroster grid.CAUTION
When cleaning leather products
(steering wheel, seats etc.), useneutral detergents or low alcohol content solutions. If you use highalcohol content solutions or
acid/alkaline detergents, the colorof the leather may fade or the sur-face may get stripped off.
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Index
Manual climate control system ······································4-89
Air conditioning ·······················································4-94
Climate control air filter ·········································4-100
Heating and air conditioning ····································4-90
Manual heating and air conditioning ···························4-103
Memory fuse ··································································7-59Mirrors ···········································································4-41 Day/night rearview mirror ·······································4-41
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ·······························4-41
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with compass ········4-42
Inside rearview mirror ··············································4-41
Outside rearview mirror ···········································4-46
Neck restraints, see headrest ··································3-8, 3-11 Odometer ·······································································4-53
Oil (Engine) ···································································7-30
Outside rearview mirror ·················································4-46
Overheats ·········································································6-6
Owner maintenance ·························································7-6 Parking brake inspect ·····················································7-36
Parking brake ·································································5-22
Passenger's front air bag ················································3-45
Position light bulb replacement ·····································7-69
Power brakes ··································································5-21
Power outlet ·································································4-119
Power steering ································································4-39
Power steering fluid ·······················································7-35
Power window lock button ············································4-27
Pre-tensioner seat belt ····················································3-25
Push starting ·····································································6-5
Rear combination light bulb replacement ······················7-71
Rear seat ·········································································3-11
Rear parking assist system ·············································4-69
Rearview camera ····························································4-72
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ··················7-47
Recommended lubricants and capacities ·························8-5
Recommended SAE viscosity number ······················8-6
Remote keyless entry ·······················································4-8
Road warning ···································································6-2
Rocking the vehicle ·······················································5-37
Roof rack ·····································································4-123
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Scheduled maintenance service ·······································7-8
Normal maintenance schedule(Diesel) ···········7-15, 7-21
Normal maintenance schedule(Gasoline) ··················7-9
Maintenance under severe usage
conditions (Diesel) ··········································7-19, 7-21
Maintenance under severe usage
conditions (Gasoline) ···············································7-13
Seat belts ········································································3-19 Pre-tensioner seat belt ··············································3-25
Lap belt ····································································3-23
Lap/shoulder belt ······················································3-20
Seat belt warning ···························································3-20
Seat warmer ····························································3-8, 3-14
Seatback pocket ·······························································3-9Seats ·················································································3-2 Armrest ·····································································3-13
Headrest ····························································3-5, 3-12
Folding the rear seat ·················································3-16
Front seat adjustment - manual ··································3-4
Front seat adjustment - power ····································3-9
Lumbar support ··························································3-7
Rear seat ···································································3-11
Seatback pocket ··························································3-9
Seat warmer ······················································3-8, 3-14
Shift lock system ···························································5-12
Side impact air bag ························································3-51 Side repeater light bulb replacement ·····························7-70
Smart key ·········································································4-5
Smooth cornering ···························································5-38
Snow tires ······································································5-42Spare tire
Compact spare tire ···················································6-19
Compact spare tire replacement ·······························7-52
Removing and storing the spare tire ························6-13
Special driving conditions ·············································5-37 Driving at night ························································5-38
Driving in flooded areas ···········································5-39
Driving in the rain ····················································5-39
Hazardous driving conditions ··································5-37
Highway driving ·······················································5-40
Rocking the vehicle ··················································5-37
Smooth cornering ·····················································5-38
Speedometer ···································································4-50
Sports mode ···································································5-11
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ··················6-3
Starting the engine ···························································5-6
Steering wheel ·······························································4-39 Horn ··········································································4-40
Power steering ··························································4-39
Tilt steering ······························································4-39
Steering wheel audio control ·······································4-126
Storage compartment ···················································4-114 Center console storage ···········································4-114
Glove box ·······························································4-114
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