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310 5-1. Essential information
nEmergency towin g procedure
Release the parking brake.
Put the transmission in N.
Turn the engine switch to the ACC (engine off) or ON (engine run-
ning) position.
CAUTION
n Caution while towing
lUse extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains. Always
use caution for the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
l If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
nTo prevent causing serious dama ge to the transmission
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
n When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly
(vehicles with a manual transmission)
Do not tow with the key removed or in the LOCK position.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 186
ABSABS ...................................... 160
Warning light ........................ 320
Air conditioning filter .............. 281
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 281
Air conditioning
system................................ 186
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 89
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 93
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............................. 89
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 93
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 98
General airbag precautions .... 93
Indicators ................................ 98
Locations of airbags ............... 86
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 97
Proper driving posture ...... 84, 93
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 89
Side airbag precautions.......... 93
SRS airbags ........................... 86
Warning light ........................ 320
Alarm .......................................... 80
Antenna ............................ 199, 238
Anti-lock brake system
Anti-lock brake system ......... 160
Warning light ........................ 320
Audio input .............................. 217 Audio system
Antenna .................................199
Audio input ............................217
AUX port................................217
CD player ..............................203
MP3/WMA disc......................208
Optimal use ...........................215
Portable music player............217
Radio .....................................197
Type ......................................195
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........133
Fluid ......................................363
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................343
Indicators...............................133
Shift lock system .... ...............343
AUX port ...................................217
Auxiliary boxes ................225, 234
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............297
Wattage .................................366
Back door ...................................35
Battery
Checking ...............................264
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................345
Preparing and checking before winter .......................169
Voltage ..................................363
Warning light .........................320
Bottle holders ...........................223
Brake assist ..............................160
Brakes Fluid ......................................263
Parking brake ........................137
Specifications ........................364
Warning light .........................319
Break-in tips .............................122A
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
2
1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 28
Side doors ............................ 31
Back door ............................. 35
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 39
Rear seats ............................ 42
Head restraints ..................... 49
Seat belts ............................. 55
Steering wheel ..................... 65
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 66
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 68
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 71
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 74
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 78
Alarm (Puerto Rico).............. 80
Theft prevention labels (except Canada) ................ 83 1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 84
SRS airbags ......................... 86
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 98
Child restraint systems ....... 103
Installing child restraints ..... 107
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 120
Engine (ignition) switch....... 130
Automatic
Transmission...... 133
Manual Transmission ......... 135
Turn signal lever ................. 136
Parking brake ..................... 137
Horn .................................... 139
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 140
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 146
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................. 150
Fog light switch ................... 152
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 153
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 155
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ..................... 156
Driving assist systems ........ 160
1Before driving
2When driving