SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift levercannot be moved out of the PARK posi-
tion, you can use the following procedure
to temporarily move the shift lever:• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
•
Remove the rubber storage tray liner
from the center console, then lift up the
front of the shift lever bezel, carefully
disengage the bezel from the shift lever
housing, and slide it up to the top of the
shift lever.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into the access slot at the front of the shift lever assembly, and push and hold the
white override release lever down.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the shift lever bezel (use care to avoid pinching the wiring), and the rubber storage tray liner.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing Condition Wheels OFF The
Ground AUTOMATIC TRANS-
MISSION MANUAL TRANSMIS-
SION
Flat Tow NONE
NOT ALLOWED Transmission in
NEUTRAL
Wheel Lift or Dolly To w Rear
NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Front NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL
BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000 90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000 130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000 144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV boots. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and
replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake
function. XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace cabin air filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs (1.4L Turbo Engine). ** X X X X X
Replace spark plugs (2.0L and 2.4L Engine).
** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10
years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) which-
ever comes first. XX
Change the transmission fluid (manual or
automatic 1.4L turbo engine only) if using
your vehicle for any of the following: trailer
towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery
service (commercial service), off-road, des-
ert operation or more than 50% of your
driving is at sustained speeds during hot
weather, above 90°F (32°C). XX X
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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