CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If all the segments of the
temperature gauge are lit, pull over and stop the
vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops back into the
normal range. If you hear continuous chimes, turn
the engine off immediately and call an authorized
dealer for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized studio
for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to
look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your
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WARNING!(Continued)
Vehicle.” Follow the warnings under the “Cooling
System Pressure Cap” paragraph.
27. Odometer / Trip Odometer / Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) Display Area
This display indicates the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your
odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair
technician should leave the odometer reading the same
as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so,
then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must
be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was
before the repair or service. It is a good idea for you to
make a record of the odometer reading before the repair/
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service, so that you can be sure that it is properly reset, or
that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer
must be reset at zero.
NOTE:If the vehicle is equipped with the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in the instrument
cluster, all warnings including “door” and “gate” and
“Change Engine Oil” will only be displayed in the EVIC
display. For additional information, refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).”
Refer to the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” for further information.
28. Fuel Gauge / Fuel Door Reminder
The fuel door reminder indicates that the fuel filler door
is located on the right side of the vehicle. When the
ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position, the digital
scale will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank.
NOTE:The fuel gauge and range will not immediately
update accurately when refueling with the engine on.
29. Tachometer
The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine
revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range.
Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to
prevent engine damage.
30. Speedometer
The Speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per
hour (mph) and/or kilometers per hour (km/h).
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EVIC Displays
1 — Temperature Indicator 6 — Message Display2—FuelLevelGauge 7—CoolantTemperatureGauge3 — Clock 8 — Digital Speedometer4 — Odometer 9 — Ice Warning Indicator5 — Sport Mode 10 — Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)
1 — Ice Warning Indicator 6 — Message Display2—TemperatureIndicator 7—CoolantTemperatureGauge3 — Fuel Level Gauge 8 — Digital Speedometer4 — Clock 9 — Autostick® Gear Indicator5 — Odometer 10 —Auto/Sport/ECO Indicator
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WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations
of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-
pension dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion components. You could lose control and have
a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Use
only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have a collision.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
TIRE CHAINS
Use only compact chains, or other traction aids that meet
SAE type “Class S” specifications. Chains must be the
proper size for the vehicle, as recommended by the chain
manufacturer.
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•Never add fuel when the engine is running. It may
cause the MIL to turn on and could cause a fire.
•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 gas cap about 1/4 turn until you hear one
click. This is an indication that the cap is properly
tightened.
•If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL will
come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time
the vehicle is refueled.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
After fuel has been added, the vehicle diagnostic system
can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose,
improperly installed, or damaged. If the system detects a
malfunction, the “gASCAP” message will display in the
odometer display. Tighten the gas cap until a#clicking#
sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is
properly tightened. Press the odometer reset button to
turn the message off. If the problem persists, the message
will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This
might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected
twice in a row, the system will turn on the MIL. Resolving
the problem will turn the MIL off.
TRAILER TOWING
Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended.
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Fueling................................291
Fuses..................................375
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...................291
Gasoline, Clean Air........................286
Gasoline (Fuel)...........................285
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................286
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.....................157
Fuel.................................159
Odometer.............................158
Tachometer............................159
Gear Ranges.............................232
Gear Select Lever Override..................325
General Information........................15
General Maintenance.......................340
Glass Cleaning...........................371
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water.........................240
Headlights..............................113
Cleaning.............................371
High Beam............................149
Passing..............................113
Switch...............................113
Heated Mirrors............................95
Heated Seats.............................107
Heater.................................208
Hill Start Assist...........................251
Holder, Cup.............................137
Hood Release............................111
Ignition.................................11
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Ignition Key Removal.......................11
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INDEX 411
Mirrors.................................92
Automatic Dimming......................93
Electric Powered.........................94
Heated...............................95
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................280
Multi-Function Control Lever.................113
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................78
Occupant Restraints........................48
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)..................29
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................285
Odometer...............................158
Tr i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..158
Oil Change Indicator.......................164
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..................164
Oil, Engine..............................340
Capacity.............................385
Change Interval........................341
Checking.............................340
Disposal..............................343
Filter................................344
Filter Disposal.........................343
Identification Logo......................342
Materials Added to......................343
Recommendation.......................342
Synthetic.............................343
Viscosity.............................342
Oil Filter, Selection........................344
Onboard Diagnostic System..................337
Operating Precautions......................337
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............5
Overheating, Engine.......................158
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............5
Paint Care..............................367
Parking Brake............................244
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High Speed...........................270
Inflation Pressures.......................269
Jacking...............................308
Life of Tires...........................275
Load Capacity.........................263
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............280
Pressure Warning Light...................151
Quality Grading........................401
Radial...............................271
Replacement...........................276
Rotation..............................279
Safety...............................257
Sizes................................258
Snow Tires............................272
Spinning.............................274
Tread Wear Indicators....................274
Tire Safety Information.....................257
To Open Hood...........................111
Towing................................292
Disabled Vehicle........................327
Recreational...........................293
Traction................................239
Traction Control..........................251
Trailer Towing...........................292
Transaxle
Automatic.............................11
Autostick.............................237
Transmission
Automatic............................229
Fluid................................365
Maintenance...........................365
Manual..............................226
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .20
Transporting Pets..........................78
Tread Wear Indicators......................274
Trip Odometer...........................158
Turn Signals.............................114
418 INDEX