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Driving your vehicle
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This section will guide you in the proper
loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to
keep your loaded vehicle weight within its
design rating capability, with or without a
trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will
provide maximum return of the vehicle
design performance. Before loading your
vehicle, familiarize yourself with the fol-
lowing terms for determining your vehi-
cle's weight ratings, with or without a
trailer, from the vehicle's specificationsand the compliance label:
E160100AUN Base curb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equip-
ment. It does not include passengers,
cargo, or optional equipment.
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Vehicle curb weight
This is the weight of your new vehicle
when you picked it up from your dealer
plus any aftermarket equipment.
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Cargo weight
This figure includes all weight added to
the Base Curb Weight, including cargoand optional equipment.E160400AUN
GAW (Gross axle weight)
This is the total weight placed on each
axle (front and rear) - including vehicle
curb weight and all payload.
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GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight
that can be carried by a single axle (front
or rear). These numbers are shown onthe compliance label.
The total load on each axle must never
exceed its GAWR.
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GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
This is the Base Curb Weight plus actual
Cargo Weight plus passengers.
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GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight of
the fully loaded vehicle (including all
options, equipment, passengers and
cargo). The GVWR is shown on the cer-
tification label located on the driver’s (or
front passenger’s) door sill.
E160800AUN Overloading
VEHICLE WEIGHT
WARNING -
Vehicle weight
The gross axle weight rating
(GAWR) and the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) for your vehi-
cle are on the certification label
attached to the driver's (or front
passenger’s) door. Exceedingthese ratings can cause an acci-
dent or vehicle damage. You can
calculate the weight of your load byweighing the items (and people)
before putting them in the vehicle.
Be careful not to overload your
vehicle.
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Maintenance
TIRES AND WHEELS
G200100AUN Tire care
For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must
always maintain recommended tire
inflation pressures and stay within
the load limits and weight distribution
recommended for your vehicle. G200200AFD Recommended cold tire inflation pressures All tire pressures (including the
spare) should be checked when the
tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the
vehicle has not been driven for at
least three hours or driven less than1.6 km (one mile).
Recommended pressures must be
maintained for the best ride, top vehi-
cle handling, and minimum tire wear.
For recommended inflation pressure
refer to “Tire and wheels” in section9. All specifications (sizes and pres-
sures) can be found on a label
attached to the vehicle.
WARNING - Tire underin-
flation
Severe underinflation (70 kPa (10 psi) or more) can lead to
severe heat build-up, causing
blowouts, tread separation andother tire failures that can result
in the loss of vehicle control
leading to severe injury or
death. This risk is much higher
on hot days and when driving
for long periods at high speeds.
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Maintenance
G200500AUN Wheel alignment and tire balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to
have your wheels aligned again.
However, if you notice unusual tire
wear or your vehicle pulling one way
or the other, the alignment may needto be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating
when driving on a smooth road, your
wheels may need to be rebalanced.G200600BFD Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there isless than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of tread
left on the tire. Replace the tire when
this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear
across the entire tread before replac-
ing the tire.
CAUTION
Improper wheel weights can
damage your vehicle's alu-minum wheels. Use only approved wheel weights.
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Tread wear indicatorWARNING - Replacing
tires
Driving on worn-out tires is very hazardous and will
reduce braking effectiveness,
steering accuracy, and trac-tion.
Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide for
safe ride and handling capa-
bility. Do not use a size andtype of tire and wheel that is
different from the one that is
originally installed on your
vehicle. It can affect the safety
and performance of your vehi-
cle, which could lead to han-
dling failure or rollover and
serious injury. When replacing
the tires, be sure to equip all
four tires with the tire and
wheel of the same size, type,
tread, brand and load-carrying
capacity.
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Index
Capacities (Lubricants) ·····················································9-4 Care
Exterior care ······························································7-68
Interior care ·······························································7-73
Tire care·····································································7-43
Cargo security screen ····················································4-100
Cargo weight ···································································5-49
Center console storage ····················································4-88
Central door lock switch ···················································4-9
Changing tires ·································································6-13Chains Tire chains ·································································5-38
Checking tire inflation pressure ······································7-45
Child restraint system ·····················································3-28 ISOFIX system ·························································3-34
Tether anchor system·················································3-32
Child-protector rear door lock ·······································4-11
Climate control system (Automatic)·······························4-76 Air conditioning ·······················································4-83Automatic heating and air conditioning ···················4-78
Manual heating and air conditioning ·······················4-79
Climate control system (Manual) ··································4-68 Air conditioning ························································4-73
Climate control air filter············································4-75
Heating and air conditioning ·····································4-69
Cigarette lighter ······························································4-92 Climate control air filter ········································4-75, 7-34
Clock (Digital) ·········································4-94, 4-114, 4-127
Clothes hanger ································································4-96
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ················4-35
Compact spare tire ··························································6-18
Compact spare tire replacement ·····································7-48
Coolant ············································································7-25
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ···································7-25
Crankcase emission control system ·······························7-74
Cruise control system ····················································5-27
Cup holder·······································································4-93
Curtain air bag ································································3-48
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ··································4-35
Dashboard illumination, see instrument
panel illumination ························································4-36
Deadlocks········································································4-10
Defogging (Windshield) ·················································4-84
Defogging logic (Windshield) ········································4-86
Defroster ·········································································4-66 Front windshield deicer·············································4-67
Rear window defroster ··············································4-67
Defrosting (Windshield) ·················································4-84
Digital clock ·············································4-94, 4-114, 4-127
Dimensions ·······································································9-2
Displays, see instrument cluster ·····································4-35
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Trailer towing (for Europe)·············································5-41
Transaxle
Automatic transaxle ·················································5-11
Manual transaxle ························································5-8
Tripmeter ········································································4-38
Trip computer ································································4-39
Turn signal light bulb replacement ································7-64
Vehicle break-in process ··················································1-6
Vehicle certification label ················································8-3
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ·······························8-2
Vehicle weight ·······························································5-49 Base curb weight ······················································5-49
Cargo weight ····························································5-49
GAW (Gross axle weight) ········································5-49
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ···························5-49
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ···································5-49
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ·····················5-49 Washer fluid ···································································7-31
Waste tray, see ashtray ···················································4-92
Warnings and indicators ················································4-41
Weight ············································································5-49
Base curb weight ······················································5-49
Cargo weight ····························································5-49
GAW (Gross axle weight) ········································5-49
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ···························5-49
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ···································5-49
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ·····················5-49
Wheel alignment and tire balance ·································7-47
Wheel replacement ························································7-48
Windows ········································································4-14 Auto down window ··················································4-15
Auto up/down window ·············································4-16
Manual windows ·······················································4-18
Power window lock button ·······································4-17
Windshield defrosting and defogging ····························4-84 Defogging logic ························································4-86
Winter driving ································································5-37 Snow tires ·································································5-37
Tire chains ································································5-38
Wiper blades ··································································7-36
Wipers and washers ·······················································4-60
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Safety system of your vehicle
C020300AUN Seat belt precautionsC020306AUN
Infant or small child
You should be aware of the specific
requirements in your country. Child
and/or infant seats must be properly
placed and installed in the rear seat. For
more information about the use of these
restraints, refer to “Child restraint sys-
tem” in this section.
✽✽
NOTICE
Small children are best protected from
injury in an accident when properly
restrained in the rear seat by a child
restraint system that meets the require-
ments of the Safety Standards of your
country. Before buying any child
restraint system, make sure that it has a
label certifying that it meets Safety
Standards of your country. The restraint
must be appropriate for your child's
height and weight. Check the label on
the child restraint for this information.
Refer to “Child restraint system” in this
section.
WARNING
All occupants of the vehicle must wear their seat belts at all times.
Seat belts and child restraintsreduce the risk of serious or fatal
injuries for all occupants in the
event of a collision or sudden stop.
Without a seat belt, occupants
could be shifted too close to a
deploying air bag, strike the interior
structure or be thrown from the
vehicle. Properly worn seat belts
greatly reduce these hazards.
Always follow the precautions
about seat belts, air bags and occu-
pant seat contained in this manual.
WARNING
Every person in your vehicle needs
to be properly restrained at all
times, including infants and chil-
dren. Never hold a child in yourarms or lap when riding in a vehi-
cle. The violent forces created dur-
ing a crash will tear the child from
your arms and throw the child
against the interior. Always use a
child restraint appropriate for your
child's height and weight.
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Features of your vehicle
The rear fog lights turn on when the rear
fog light switch is turned on after the front
fog light switch is turned on and the
headlight switch to the parklight position.
To turn the rear fog lights off, turn the rear
fog light switch to the on position again or
turn the headlight switch off.
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Daytime running light (if equipped)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make
it easier for others to see the front of your
vehicle during the day. DRL can be help-
ful in many different driving conditions,
and it is especially helpful after dawn and
before sunset.
The DRL system will make the head-
lights turn OFF when:
1. The parklight switch is ON.
2. Engine stops.D191000AFD
Headlight leveling device (if equipped)
To adjust the headlight beam level
according to the number of the passen-
gers and the loading weight in the lug-
gage area, turn the beam leveling switch.The higher the number of the switch
position, the lower the headlight beam
level. Always keep the headlight beam at
the proper leveling position, or headlights
may dazzle other road users.
Listed below are the examples of proper
switch settings. For loading conditions
other than those listed below, adjust the
switch position so that the beam level
may be the nearest as the conditionobtained according to the list.
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Left-hand drive type
Right-hand drive typeLoading condition
Driver only
Driver + front passengerFull passengers
(including driver)Full passengers (including
driver) + full trunk loading
(or light trailer loading)
Driver + full trunk loading
(or maximum trailer load-ing)
Switch position
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Features of your vehicle
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Mounting bracket for roof carrier (if equipped)
To install or remove a roof carrier, you
can use the mounting bracket and cover
on the roof.
When you install a roof carrier, use the
following procedure.
1. Insert a slim tool(coin or flat blade driv-er) into the slot and slide the cover
toward the arrow on the cover. 2. Rotate the cover half way and insert
the cover on the roof hole as the illus-
tration.
✽✽ NOTICE
To prevent loosing the roof carrier
cover, install the cover on the roof before
you install the roof carrier.
3. After using the roof carrier, install the cover back on the roof in the reverse
order.
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WARNING
Use a coin or flat blade driver when
you remove the roof carrier cover.
If you use your fingernail, it may
damage your fingernail.
WARNING
Do not place objects on the cargo security screen. Such objects
may be thrown about inside the
vehicle and possibly injure vehi-
cle occupants during an accidentor when braking.
Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is
designed for luggage only.
Maintain the balance of the vehi- cle and locate the weight as far
forward as possible.
CAUTION
Since the cargo security screen
may be damaged or malformed, do
not put the luggage on it when it isused.
EXTERIOR FEATURES