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Driving your vehicle
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
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Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
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Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are
easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
car into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING - Driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Drivingwhile under the influence of drugs
is as dangerous or more dangerousthan driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or
take drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driveror call a cab.
WARNING
When you intend to park or stop the
vehicle with the engine on, be care-ful not to depress the accelerator
pedal for a long period of time. It
may overheat the engine or exhaust
system and cause fire.
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Maintenance
Descrption Symbol Fuse ratingProtected component
IGN COIL
15A DCDC Converter, ECM, Vehicle Speed Dendor, Condenser, Ignition Coil #1~#3,
Ignition Coil, Pulse Generator 'A'/'B', Transaxle Range Switch
B/UP LP
10A Back-Up Lamp Switch, Rear Parking Assist Sensor LH/RH,
Rear Parking Assist Sensor Center LH/RH
A/BAG IND
10A Instrument Cluster
A/BAG
15A SRS Control Module
CLUSTER
10A Instrument Cluster, Heater Control Module, TACM, ETACM,
Seat Belt Lever, ISG Off Switch, Rear Parking Assist Buzzer
MDPS
10A EPS Control Module
AUDIO ACC
10A Digital Clock, Audio, DCDC Converter
RR P/OUTLET
10A Front Power Outlet, Rear Power Outlet
CIGAR LIGHTER
15A Cigarette Lighter
START
10A ICM RELAY BOX(Burglar Alram Relay), Start Relay, ECM,
Transaxle Range Switch
H/LP
10A Instrument Cluster, E/R Fuse & Relay Box (RLY : R3/R4)
DRL
10A DRL Control Module
IG2
10A Head Lamp LH/RH, Head Lamp Leveling Device Switch, Intake Switch, TACM, ETACM,
Heater Control Module, Dual Pressure Switch, Rear Defogger Relay, Diode5, Power
Window Switch, E/R Fuse & Relay Box (RLY : R6)
Index
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Scheduled maintenance service ······································ 7-9
Seat belts ······································································· 3-15
Seats ················································································ 3-2
Special driving conditions ············································ 5-30
Starting the engine ·························································· 5-5
Steering wheel ······························································ 4-25
Storage compartment ···················································· 4-67
Sunroof ········································································· 4-22
Tailgate ·········································································· 4-13
Theft-alarm system ························································· 4-8
Tire specification and pressure label ······························ 8-3
Tires and wheels ··························································· 7-41
Tires and wheels ····························································· 9-3
Towing ·········································································· 6-20
Trailer towing ······························································· 5-38
Vehicle break-in process ················································· 1-5
Vehicle certification label ··············································· 8-2
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ······························ 8-2
Vehicle weight ······························································ 5-46 Washer fluid ·································································· 7-32
Windows ······································································· 4-14
Windshield defrosting and defogging ··························· 4-66
Winter driving ······························································· 5-34
Wiper blades ································································· 7-36
Wipers and washers ······················································ 4-52
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