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If equipped
You can turn the camera display on
and of f by pressing the power button
when the shif t lever is in reverse.
The camera display turns on every
time you shif t to reverse, even if you
turned it of f the last time.
Whenever you shif t to reverse (R)
with the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the rear view appears
on a display in the rearview mirror.For the best picture, always keep the
rearview camera clean, and do not
cover the camera lens. To avoid
scratching the lens when you clean it,
use a moist, sof t cloth.
Since the rearview camera display
area is limited, you should always
back up slowly and caref ully, and
look behind you f or obstacles.If the engine has just been started, it
maytakeashorttimeforthesystem
to display the rear view.
The camera display brightness is
automatically adjusted by sensors. If
you use the camera display
continuously at high temperatures,
the image will gradually dim and
eventually turn of f . If you change to
another shif t position, the display
will come on again when you return
to reverse.
The inside mirror will be hot when
you use the monitor f or an extended
period of time.
If a bright light (such as sunlight) is
ref lected on the mirror, the image
maybedifficulttosee.
Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display
278
SENSOR
REARVIEW
CAMERA DISPLAY POWER
BUTTON
REARVIEW CAMERA

Features

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Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period
Fuel Recommendation
282
T o help prevent harmf ul f uel system
and engine deposits, use high quality
f uel containing detergent and additives.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain harmf ul manganese-
based f uel additives such as MMT , if
such gasoline is available.

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It only helps with the
steering control during braking.
such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed f or the road and weather
conditions.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road. on loose or
uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock.
Test your brakes as instructed on
page . If the brakes f eel normal,
drive slowly and have your vehicle
repaired by your dealer as soon as
possible. Avoid sudden hard braking
which could cause the rear wheels to
lock up and possibly lead to a loss of
control. If the ABS indicator and the brake
system indicator come on together,
and the parking brake is f ully
released, the EBD system may also
be shut down.
388 A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle.
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
A BS cannot prevent a loss of
stability. A vehicle with A BS may require a
longer distance to stop
Import ant Saf et y Reminders
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
310

Driving

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To achieve a proper tongue load,
start by loading 60% of the load
toward the front of the trailer and
40% toward the rear, then re-adjust
the load as needed.The maximum allowable weight of
the vehicle, all occupants, all
accessories, all cargo, and the
tongue load is: The maximum allowable weight at
the vehicle axles is:
The best way to confirm that all
loads are within limits is to
check them at a public scale. For
public scales in your area, check
your local phone book, or
contact your trailer dealer or
rental agency for assistance.
If you cannot get to a public scale,
you can estimate the total trailer
weight by adding the weight of
your trailer (as quoted by the
manufacturer) with everything
in or on the trailer.
If you normally pull the same load
each time you tow a trailer, you can
use a suitable scale or a special
tongue load gauge to check the
tongue load the first time you set up
a towing combination (a fully loaded
vehicle and trailer), then recheck
the tongue load whenever the
conditions change.
on the f ront axle
on the rear axle
on the f ront axle
on the rear axle
2WD models:
4WD models:
2WD models:
4WD models:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR): Checking L oads
Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GA WR):
Towing a Trailer
317
4,938 lbs (2,240 kg) 2,623 lbs (1,190 kg)
2,381 lbs (1,080 kg)
5,115 lbs (2,320 kg) 2,668 lbs (1,210 kg)
2,513 lbs (1,140 kg)

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CONT INUED
If you do not perf orm the indicated
maintenance, negative distance
traveled is displayed and begins to
blink af ter the vehicle has been
driven 10 miles (10 km) or more.
Negative distance traveled means
your vehicle has passed the
maintenance required point.
When the remaining engine oil lif e is
0 percent, the engine oil lif e indicator
will blink. The display comes on
everytimeyouturntheignition
switch to the ON (II) position. The
Maintenance Minder indicator
( ) also comes on and remains
on in the instrument panel. When
you see this message, immediately
have the indicated maintenance done
by your dealer.
The maintenance item code or codes
indicate the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change
(see page ).
You can switch the information
display f rom the engine oil lif e
display to the odometer or the trip
meter. Press and release the select/
reset knob on the instrument panel.
Whentheengineoillifeis15to1
percent, the Maintenance Minder
indicator ( ) comes on every
time you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, then it goes out
if you switch the inf ormation display.
When you see this message, have
the indicated maintenance
perf ormed by your dealer as soon as
possible.
Immediately have the indicated
maintenance done by your dealer.
331
Maintenance Minder
327
NEGATIVE DISTANCE TRAVELED
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Your dealer will reset the display
af ter completing the required
maintenance service. You will see
‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the inf ormation
display the next time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If maintenance service is done by
someone other than your dealer,
reset the Maintenance Minder as
f ollows:Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Press the select/reset knob
repeatedly until the engine oil lif e
indicator is displayed.
All maintenance items displayed on
the inf ormation display are in code.
For an explanation of these
maintenance codes, see page .
To change the inf ormation display
f rom the engine oil lif e display to the
odometer or the trip meter, press
and release the select/reset knob.
Immediately have the service
perf ormed, and make sure to reset
the display as described as f ollows. When the engine oil lif e is 0 percent
or negative distance traveled, the
Maintenance Minder indicator
( )remainsonevenif you
change the inf ormation display.
1.
2.
331
Maintenance Minder
Resetting the Engine
Maintenance Main Items
and SubItems
328
MAINTENANCE
MINDER INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM(S) MAINTENANCE
MAIN ITEM
U.S. model is shown.
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Î
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
.........................................
CD Care .233
..........................
CD Changer .149, 197
..................................
Ceiling Light .121
........................
Certif ication Label .400
............................................
Chains .365
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .373
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .335
......................................
When to .325
...
Charging System Indicator . 56,386
............
Check Fuel Cap Message . 285
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 300
.....................................
Child Saf ety .33
..............................
Booster Seats .48
.............................
Child Seats .40, 41
Important Saf ety ..........................
Reminders .33-50
..........................................
Inf ants .38
..........................
Larger Children .47
.........................................
LATCH .42
......................
Risks with Airbags .34
.............................
Small Children .39
..........................................
Tether .46
...........................
Warning Labels .52
..........
Where Should a Child Sit . 34.......................................
Child Seats .33
.........................................
LATCH .42
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 46
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 87
................
Cleaning the Seat Belts . 353
...............
Climate Control System . 126
..............................................
Clock .238
..................
CO in the Exhaust . 51,412
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 301
..............................
Compact Spare .372
.........................................
Compass .242
.................
Console Compartment . 115
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 416
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant ........................................
Adding .337
....................................
Checking .288
.........................
Proper Solution .337
...................
Temperature Gauge . 66
............................
Courtesy Lights .122
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .410
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 62
............
Cruise Control Operation . 246
.........................
Customer Service .416 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................
Dashboard .3, 54
..........
Daytime Running Lights . 61,72
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .61
.................................
Dead Battery .382
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 418
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 75
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 130
....................................
Dimensions .402
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 340
..................................
Engine Oil .288
..........................
Directional Signals .70
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 308
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .336
Doors ..........................
Auto Door Lock .81
.......................
Auto Door Unlock .84
..............
Childproof Door Locks . 87
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 80
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 404
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Label, Certif ication .400
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 70
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14,19
...............................
LATCH System .42
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .344
.......................................
Indicator .55
.........................................
Parking .70
............................
Turn Signal .60 ,70
....................................
Load Limits .295
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 79
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 375
.......................................
Jack, Tire .375 ................................
Jump Starting .382
..................................................
Keys .77
.........................................
Indicators .56
...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 58
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .57, 388
................
Charging System . 56,386
.............................
Cruise Control .62
.................................
Cruise Main .62
............
Door and Tailgate Open . 60
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .61
...................................
Fog Lights .62
............
Fuel Economy Indicator . 59
...................................
High Beam .61
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 62
.....................................
Lights On .60
......................................
Low Fuel .61
................
Low Oil Pressure . 56,386
......................
Low Tire Pressure .59
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 387
..........................
Security System .61
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .57
.......................................
Seat Belt .56
...............................................
SRS .57
...........................................
TPMS .59
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .60 ........................................
VSA Off .58
.................................
VSA System .58
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 56
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .38
......................................
Inf ant Seats .38
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 46
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 359
........................
Inf ormation Display .64
.................................
Inside Mirror .104
.............................
Inspection, Tire .361
....................
Installing a Child Seat .41
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 46
.............................
Using LATCH .42
............................
Instrument Panel .55
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
..............
Instruments and Controls . 53
.................................
Interf ace Dial .177
..................................
Interior Care .369
...............................
Interior Lights .121
........................................
Introduction .i
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iPod
. 159, 209
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