2. Push the window switch down
firmly to the second detent to open the
window completely and continue to
hold the switch down for an addi-
tional two seconds after the window is
fully open.
Sliding Side Door Power Window
Switch (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Second row passengers may open and
close the sliding door window by a
single switch on the door handle as-
sembly.
The switches will operate only when
the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN
or ACC position and during power
accessory delay.
NOTE:
The switches will not operate if the
driver has activated the Power
Window Lockout.NOTE:
The sliding door windows do not
fully open, stopping several milli-
meters above the window sill.
WIND BUFFETING
Wind buffeting can be described as
the perception of pressure on the ears
or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffet-
ing with the windows down, or the
sunroof (for versions/markets, where
provided) in certain open or partially
open positions. This is a normal oc-
currence and can be minimized. If the
rear windows are open and buffeting
occurs, open the front and rear win-
dows together to minimize the buffet-
ing. If the buffeting occurs with the
sunroof open, adjust the sunroof
opening to minimize the buffeting.
SLIDING SIDE DOOR
The sliding door may be opened from
the inside or the outside. Pull outward
on the exterior handle to open the
sliding door. The sliding door inside
handle functions by rocking forward
and back. Rocking the handle back-
wards opens the door and rocking for-ward releases the hold open latch in
order to close the door.
To keep your door operating properly,
observe the following guidelines:
Always open the door smoothly.
Avoid high impacts against the
door stop when opening the door.
This is very important when your
vehicle is parked on an incline as
the door will slide faster in the
downhill direction.
There is a hold-open latch that is activated when the sliding door is
fully opened. This latch will keep
your sliding door open on any in-
cline. To close the sliding door after
the hold-open latch is activated,
you must rock the inside handle
forward or pull outward on the ex-
terior handle.
Always make sure that the sliding
door is fully latched anytime the ve-
hicle is in motion.
NOTE:
The left side sliding door cannot be
opened while the fuel door is open.
This feature operates only whenSliding Door Power Window Switch
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occupant and the door. The SAB fully
inflate in about 10 milliseconds. The
side air bag moves at a very high
speed and with such a high force that
it could injure you if you are not
seated properly, or if items are posi-
tioned in the area where the side air
bag inflates. This especially applies to
children.
Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)
Inflator Units
During collisions where the impact is
confined to a particular area of the
side of the vehicle, the ORC may de-
ploy the SABIC air bags, depending
on the severity and type of collision. In
these events, the ORC will deploy the
SABIC only on the impact side of the
vehicle.
A quantity of non-toxic gas is gener-
ated to inflate the side curtain air bag.
The inflating side curtain air bag
pushes the outside edge of the head-
liner out of the way and covers the
window. The air bag inflates in about
30 milliseconds (about one-quarter of
the time that it takes to blink your
eyes) with enough force to injure youif you are not belted and seated prop-
erly, or if items are positioned in the
area where the side curtain air bag
inflates. This especially applies to
children. The side curtain air bag is
only about 9 cm thick when it is in-
flated.
Because air bag sensors estimate de-
celeration over time, vehicle speed
and damage are not good indicators of
whether or not an air bag should have
deployed.
NOTE:
In a rollover the pretensioners
and/or SAB and SABIC air bags
may deploy on both sides of the
vehicle.
Front And Side Impact Sensors
In front and side impacts, impact sen-
sors can aid the ORC in determining
appropriate response to impact
events.
Enhanced Accident Response
System
In the event of an impact causing air
bag deployment, if the communica-
tion network remains intact, and the
power remains intact, depending on
the nature of the event the ORC will
determine whether to have the En-
hanced Accident Response System
perform the following functions:
Cut off fuel to the engine.
Flash hazard lights as long as the
battery has power or until the igni-
tion key is turned off.
Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has
power or until the ignition key is
removed.
Unlock the doors automatically.
In order to reset the Enhanced Acci-
dent Response System functions after
an event, the ignition switch must be
changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF.
If A Deployment Occurs
The Advanced Front Air Bags are de-
signed to deflate immediately after
deployment.
NOTE:
Front and/or side air bags will not
deploy in all collisions. This does
not mean something is wrong with
the air bag system.
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CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for
the original equipment tires and
wheels. TPMS pressures and warn-
ing have been established for the tire
size equipped on your vehicle. Un-
desirable system operation or sensor
damage may result when using re-
placement equipment that is not of
the same size, type, and/or style.
Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor
damage. Do not use tire sealant from
a can or balance beads if your ve-
hicle is equipped with a TPMS, as
damage to the sensors may result.
9. Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) The Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) is part of an on-
board diagnostic system,
called OBD, that monitors en-
gine and automatic transmission con-
trol systems. The light will illuminate
when the key is in the ON/RUN posi-
tion, before engine start. If the bulb
does not come on when turning the
key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the
condition checked promptly. Certain conditions, such as a loose or
missing gas cap, poor fuel quality,
etc., may illuminate the MIL after en-
gine start. The vehicle should be ser-
viced if the light stays on through
several of your typical driving cycles.
In most situations, the vehicle will
drive normally and will not require
towing.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the MIL on
could cause damage to the engine
control system. It also could affect
fuel economy and drivability. If the
MIL is flashing, severe catalytic con-
verter damage and power loss will
soon occur. Immediate service is re-
quired.
WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic con-
verter, as referenced above, can
reach higher temperatures than in
normal operating conditions. This
can cause a fire if you drive slowly or
park over flammable substances
such as dry plants, wood, cardboard,
etc. This could result in death or
serious injury to the driver, occu-
pants or others.
10. Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light (for versions/
markets, where provided) The “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator
Light” in the instrument
cluster will come on when
the ignition switch is turned to the
ON/RUN position. It should go out
with the engine running. If the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” comes on continuously with
the engine running, a malfunction has
been detected in the ESC system. If
this light remains on after several ig-
nition cycles, and the vehicle has been
driven several kilometers at speeds
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UP ButtonPress and release the UP
button to scroll upward
through the main menus
(Fuel Economy, Vehicle
Info, Tire BAR, Cruise, Messages,
Units, System Setup) and sub-menus.
DOWN Button Press and release the
DOWN button to scroll
downward through the
main menus and sub-
menus. SELECT Button
The SELECT button allows
access to information in
EVIC submenus, selects
some feature settings, and
resets some EVIC features. The EVIC
prompts the driver when the SELECT
button can be used by displaying the
right arrow graphic.
BACK Button
Press the BACK button to
scroll back to a previous
menu or sub-menu.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) DISPLAYS
The EVIC display consists of three
sections:
1. The top line where compass direc-
tion, odometer line and outside tem-
perature are displayed.
2. The main display area where the
menus and pop up messages are dis-
played.
3. The reconfigurable telltales sec-
tion below the odometer line. The main display area will normally
display the main menu or the screens
of a selected feature of the main
menu. The main display area also dis-
plays "pop up" messages that consist
of approximately 60 possible warning
or information messages. These pop
up messages fall into several catego-
ries:
Five Second Stored Messages
When the appropriate conditions oc-
cur, this type of message takes control
of the main display area for five sec-
onds and then returns to the previous
screen. Most of the messages of this
type are then stored (as long as the
condition that activated it remains ac-
tive) and can be reviewed from the
"Messages" main menu item. As long
as there is a stored message, an "i"
will be displayed in the
EVIC's
compass/outside temp line. Examples
of this message type are "Right Front
Turn Signal Lamp Out" and "Low
Tire Pressure".
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
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hicle Not In Park” message and the
engine will remain running. Never
leave a vehicle out of the PARK posi-
tion, or it could roll.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the
ACC or RUN (engine not running)
position and the transmission is in
PARK, the system will automati-
cally time out after 30 minutes of
inactivity and the ignition will
switch to the OFF position.
Keyless Enter-N-Go Functions –
With Driver’s Foot OFF The
Brake Pedal (In PARK Or
NEUTRAL Position)
The Keyless Enter-N-Go feature oper-
ates similar to an ignition switch. It
has four positions, OFF, ACC, RUN
and START. To change the ignition
switch positions without starting the
vehicle and use the accessories follow
these steps. Starting with the ignition switch in
the OFF position:
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition
switch to the ACC position (EVIC
displays “IGNITION MODE AC-
CESSORY”),
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the
ignition switch to the RUN position
(EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE
RUN”),
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the
ignition switch to the OFF position
(EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE
OFF”).
EXTREME COLD
WEATHER (BELOW 29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these
temperatures, use of an externally
powered electric engine block heater
is recommended. IF ENGINE FAILS TO
START
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flam-
mable liquids into the throttle
body air inlet opening in an at-
tempt to start the vehicle. This
could result in a flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
Do not attempt to push or tow
your vehicle to get it started. Ve-
hicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started
this way. Unburned fuel could en-
ter the catalytic converter and
once the engine has started, ignite
and damage the converter and ve-
hicle. If the vehicle has a dis-
charged battery, booster cables
may be used to obtain a start from
a booster battery or the battery in
another vehicle. This type of start
can be dangerous if done improp-
erly. Refer to “Jump Starting” in
“What To Do In Emergencies” for
further information.
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WARNING!(Continued)
Unequal tire pressures can cause
steering problems. You could lose
control of your vehicle.
Unequal tire pressures from one
side of the vehicle to the other can
cause the vehicle to drift to the
right or left.
Always drive with each tire in-
flated to the recommended cold
tire inflation pressure.
Economy
Improper inflation pressures can
cause uneven wear patterns to de-
velop across the tire tread. These ab-
normal wear patterns will reduce
tread life resulting in a need for earlier
tire replacement. Under-inflation,
also increases tire rolling resistance
resulting in higher fuel consumption.
Ride Comfort And Vehicle
Stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a
comfortable ride. Over-inflation pro-
duces a jarring and uncomfortable
ride. TIRE INFLATION
PRESSURES
The proper cold tire inflation pressure
is listed on the
driver's side “B” Pillar
or rear edge of the driver's side door.
The tire pressure should be checked
and adjusted, and the tires inspected
for signs of wear or visible damage, at
least once a month. Use a good quality
pocket-type gauge to check tire pres-
sure. Do not make a visual judgement
when determining proper inflation.
Radial tires may look properly in-
flated, even when they are under-
inflated.
CAUTION!
After inspecting or adjusting the tire
pressure, always reinstall the valve
stem cap. This will prevent moisture
and dirt from entering the valve
stem, which could damage the valve
stem.
Inflation pressures specified on the
placard are always “cold tire inflation
pressure.” Cold tire inflation pressure
is defined as the tire pressure after the
vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than
1.6 km after a three-hour period. The
cold tire inflation pressure must not
exceed the maximum inflation pres-
sure molded into the tire sidewall.
Check tire pressures more often if
subject to a wide range of outdoor
temperatures, as tire pressures vary
with temperature changes.
Tire pressures change by approxi-
mately 0.07 BAR per 7° C of air tem-
perature change. Keep this in mind
when checking tire pressure inside a
garage, especially in the Winter.
Example: If garage temperature is
20°C and the outside temperature is
0°C, then the cold tire inflation pres-
sure should be increased by 0.21
BAR, which equals 0.07 BAR for ev-
ery 7°C for this outside temperature
condition.
Tire pressure may increase from 0.13
to 0.4 BAR during operation. Do not
reduce this normal pressure buildup
or your tire pressure will be too low.
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1. Insert the fuel cap key into the key
cylinder and turn the key to the right
to unlock.
2. Turn the gas cap knob to the left to
remove the cap.
3. When tightening the filler cap,
tighten until two or three clicks are
heard to ensure that the cap is prop-
erly seated.CAUTION!
Damage to the fuel system oremission control system could re-
sult from using an improper fuel
tank filler tube cap (gas cap). A
poorly fitting cap could let impu-
rities into the fuel system and may
cause the “Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL)” to turn on due to
fuel vapors escaping from the sys-
tem.
To avoid fuel spillage and overfill-
ing, do not “top off” the fuel tank
after filling.
WARNING!
Never have any smoking materi-als lit in or near the vehicle when
the gas cap is removed or the tank
is being filled.
Never add fuel when the engine is
running. This is in violation of
most local laws and may cause the
MIL to turn on.
A fire may result if gasoline is
pumped into a portable container
that is inside of a vehicle. You
could be burned. Always place gas
containers on the ground while
filling.
NOTE:
When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full.
Tighten the fuel filler cap until you hear a “clicking” sound.
This is an indication that the
fuel filler cap is properly tight-
ened.
If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL may come on.
Be sure the gas cap is tightened
every time the vehicle is refu-
eled. TRAILER TOWING
In this section you will find safety tips
and information on limits to the type
of towing you can reasonably do with
your vehicle. Before towing a trailer
carefully review this information to
tow your load as efficiently and safely
as possible.
To maintain warranty coverage, fol-
low the requirements and recommen-
dations in this manual concerning ve-
hicles used for trailer towing.
COMMON TOWING
DEFINITIONS
The following trailer towing related
definitions will assist you in under-
standing the following information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable
weight of your vehicle. This includes
driver, passengers, cargo and trailer
tongue weight. The total load must be
limited so that you do not exceed the
GVWR.
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Adding Engine Coolant
(Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . 294
Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . 127
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine
Air Cleaner Filter) . . . . . . . . . 289
Air Conditioner
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . 209
Air Conditioning Controls . . . . 209
Air Conditioning Filter . . . 220,293
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . 292
Air Conditioning
System . . . . . . . . . . . 209,213,292
Air Conditioning System, Zone
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Air Conditioning, Operating
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Air Conditioning, Rear
Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212,218
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . 245
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,50
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . 50
Airbag Light . . . . . . 49,52,64,167
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 51
Airbag, Side . . . . . . . 46,48,49,50Airbag, Window (Side
Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,48,50
Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . 16
Alarm Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Alterations/Modifications,
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . 164
Anti-Theft System . . . . . . . . . . 16
Antifreeze (Engine
Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296,311
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . 300
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143,145
Auto Down Power Windows . . . 27
Auto Up Power Windows . . . . . 27
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . 75
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . 23
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . 121
Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Automatic Transaxle Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . 300,313
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . 300
Selection Of Lubricant
. . 299,313
Special Additives . . . . . . . . 300
Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . 230,299,300 Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . 300 Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . 277
Keyless Transmitter
Replacement (RKE) . . . . . . . 21
Saving Feature
(Protection) . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Blind Spot Monitoring . . . . . . . 78
Body Mechanism
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . 242
Brake Control System,
Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Fluid Check . . . . . . . . 299,313
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . 168
Brake/Transmission
Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . 308
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