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Driving your vehicle
For smooth operation, depress the brakepedal 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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Child-protector rear door lock ··································4-13
Super lock system ·····················································4-11
Drinks holders, see cup holders ·····································4-94
Driver's air bag ·······························································3-43
Driving at night ······························································5-38
Driving in flooded areas ················································5-39
Driving in the rain ·························································5-39
Economical operation ····················································5-35
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ·····································4-32
Electric power steering ··················································4-30
Electronic stability program (ESP) ·································5-23
Emergency starting ··························································6-4 Jump starting ······························································6-4
Push starting ·······························································6-5
Emergency tailgate safety release ··································4-15
Emergency towing ·························································6-22
Emergency while driving ·················································6-2
Emission control system ················································7-85 Crankcase emission control system ·························7-85
Evaporative emission control system ······················7-85
Exhaust emission control system ·····························7-86
Engine compartment ················································2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ·······························································7-31
Engine number ·································································8-8
Engine oil ·······································································7-30 Engine overheats ······························································6-6
Engine temperature gauge ·············································4-39
Engine will not start ·························································6-3
Evaporative emission control system ····························7-85
Exhaust emission control system ···································7-86Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ················7-27
Exterior care ···································································7-79
Exterior features ···························································4-103
Roof rack ································································4-103
Flat tire ·············································································6-7 Changing tires ····························································6-8
Jack and tools ·····························································6-7
Removing and storing the spare tire ··························6-8
Floor mat anchor(s) ·······················································4-97Fluid Automatic transaxle fluid ··········································7-35
Washer fluid ······························································7-37
Brakes/clutch fluid ···················································7-34
Folding the rear seat ························································3-9
Front fog light ·································································4-62
Front fog light bulb replacement ···································7-72
Front seat adjustment ························································3-4
Fuel filler lid ··································································4-23
Fuel filter(for diesel) ······················································7-38
Fuel gauge ······································································4-39
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