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Safe Driving
Safety of Larger Children
The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind
of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who
must sit in front.
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/
shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer the
following questions.
■Checklist
•Do the child's knees bend comfortably over
the edge of the seat?
•Does the shoulder belt cross between the
child's neck and arm?
•Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as
possible, touching the child's thighs?
•Will the child be able to stay seated like this
for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.
■Protecting Larger Children
■Checking Seat Belt Fit
1Safety of Larger Children
3WARNINGAllowing a child age 12 or under to sit in
front can result in injury or death if the
passenger's front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move the
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible,
have the child sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly, using a booster seat if
needed.
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Safe DrivingIf a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used
properly, position the child in a booster seat in
a rear seating position. For the child's safety,
check that the child meets the booster seat
manufacturer's recommendations.
Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever
have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:
•Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information
in this manual.
•Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
•Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.
•Check that the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in the
seat.
■Monitoring child passengers
We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older, more
mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts and sit up
properly.
■Booster Seats1Booster Seats
When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the
instructions that came with it, and install the seat
accordingly.
There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a
booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat
belt correctly.
Some U.S. states, and Canadian provinces and
territories require children to use a booster seat until
they reach a given age or weight (e.g. six years or 60
lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or
province, or territory where you intend to drive.
■Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................... 96
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................... 97
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ............................................ 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 101
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 102
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 103
Opening and Closing the Tailgate... 104
Security System................................ 106
Immobilizer System .......................... 106
Security System Alarm
*.................... 106Opening and Closing the Windows..... 108
Opening and Closing the Moonroof*.. 110Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................. 111
Turn Signals ..................................... 112
Light Switches.................................. 112
Fog Lights
*...................................... 114
Daytime Running Lights ................... 114
Wipers and Washers ........................ 115
Brightness Control ........................... 117
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 118
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 119Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 120
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 120
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 121
Adjusting the Seats.......................... 122
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 122
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items................................................ 132
Interior Lights .................................. 132
Interior Convenience Items .............. 133
Heating and Cooling System*......... 142
Using Vents, Heating and A/C.......... 142
Climate Control System*.................. 145
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 145
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 148
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
■Locking a door
Push the lock tab forward.
■Unlocking a door
Pull the lock tab rearward.
Pull the front door inner handle.
uThe door unlocks and opens in one
motion.
■Using the Lock Tab1Using the Lock Tab
When you lock the door using the lock tab on the
driver's door, all the other doors and tailgate lock at
the same time.
When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the
driver's door, only the driver's door will unlock.
To Unlock
Lock TabTo Lock
■Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle1Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle
The front door inner handles are designed to allow
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
However, this feature requires that front seat
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while
the vehicle is in motion.
Children should always ride in a rear seat where
childproof door locks are provided.
2Childproof Door Locks P. 102
Inner
Handle
108
Controls
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the ignition switch is in ON (w, using the switches on the doors. The driver side switches can be used to open
and close all the windows.
The power window lock button on the driver side must be switched off (not pushed
in, indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than the
driver's seat.
When the power window lock button is switched on (pushed in, indicator on), you
can only operate the driver's window. Turn the power window lock button on if a
child is in the vehicle.
■Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly.
Release the switch when the window reaches
the desired position.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you turn the ignition switch off.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it stops closing and reverse direction.
The driver’s window auto reverse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.
3WARNINGClosing a power window on someone's
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from
the windows before closing them.
ON
OFF
Power Window
Lock Button
IndicatorDriver’s
Window
Switch
Front Passenger’s
Window Switch
354
Index
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 307
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 308
Behind a Motorhome............................... 235
Belts (Seat).................................................. 29
Beverage Holders...................................... 134
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 172
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®..................... 194
Booster Seats (For Children)....................... 64
Brake System............................................. 254
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 256
Brake Assist System ................................. 257
Fluid ........................................................ 285
Foot Brake ............................................... 255
Indicator ............................................ 68, 333
Parking Brake .......................................... 254
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 117
Bulb Replacement..................................... 287
Brake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light, Rear
Turn Signal Light and Lower Rear Side
Marker Light ........................................ 290
Fog Lights ................................................ 288
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light ................ 290
Headlights ............................................... 287
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 293
Rear License Plate Light............................ 293
Side Marker Lights ................................... 289
Upper Rear Side Marker/Taillight .............. 292
Bulb Specifications.................................... 342CCarbon Monoxide Gas............................... 65
Cargo Hook............................................... 137
Cargo Side Net.......................................... 136
Carrying Cargo................................. 227, 229
CD Player................................................... 161
Certification Label.................................... 344
Changing Bulbs........................................ 287
Charging System Indicator................. 69, 331
Child Safety................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks............................. 102
Child Seat.................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................ 64
Child Seat for Infants................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 60
Larger Children ......................................... 63
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Childproof Door Locks............................. 102
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 314
Cleaning the Interior................................ 312
Climate Control System............................ 145
Changing the Mode ................................ 145
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 146
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 311
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 145
Sensors ................................................... 148
Synchronized Mode................................. 147Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 145
Clock........................................................... 96
Coat Hook................................................ 136
Compact Spare Tire.......................... 319, 343
Compass.................................................... 223
Console Compartment............................. 133
Controls...................................................... 95
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 282
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 283
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 282
Overheating ............................................ 329
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 242
Cruise Control.......................................... 246
Indicator ................................................... 76
Cup Holders.............................................. 134
Customer Service Information................ 352
Customized Features................................. 84
DDaytime Running Lights.......................... 114
Dead Battery............................................ 326
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows......................................... 144, 146
Detachable Anchor.................................... 34
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 345
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 112
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 120
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................ 278
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 112
357
Index
Washer Level ............................................ 76
Information.............................................. 341
Information Display................................... 78
Instrument Panel........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 117
Interior Lights........................................... 132
Interior Rearview Mirror......................... 120
iPod®......................................................... 164
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 322
Jump Starting........................................... 326
KKey Number Tag........................................ 98
Keyless Lockout Prevention..................... 100
Keys............................................................. 97
Lockout Prevention ................................. 100
Master Keys .............................................. 97
Number Tag.............................................. 98
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 102
Remote Transmitter .................................. 99
Types and Functions.................................. 97
Valet Key .................................................. 98
Won’t Turn ............................................... 19
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)...... 242
LLanguage (HFL)........................................ 195LATCH (Child Seats).............................. 57, 61
Lights................................................. 112, 287
Automatic ............................................... 113
Bulb Replacement.................................... 287
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 114
Fog Lights................................................ 114
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Interior .................................................... 132
Light Switches ......................................... 112
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals............................................. 112
Load Limits................................................ 229
Locking/Unlocking...................................... 97
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 103
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 102
From Inside.............................................. 101
From Outside............................................. 99
Keys .......................................................... 97
Using a Key ............................................. 100
Lockout Prevention System...................... 100
Low Battery Charge.................................. 331
Low Fuel Indicator...................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure Indicator................. 68, 331
Lower Anchors...................................... 57, 61
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)............. 229
MMaintenance............................................. 265
Battery .................................................... 307
Brake Fluid .............................................. 285Cleaning ................................................. 312
Climate Control System ........................... 311
Coolant ................................................... 282
Heating and Cooling System ................... 311
Maintenance Minder™ ........................... 269
Oil ........................................................... 278
Precautions ............................................. 266
Radiator .................................................. 283
Remote Control....................................... 309
Remote Transmitter ................................. 308
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 287
Safety...................................................... 267
Service Items ........................................... 272
Tires ........................................................ 298
Transmission Fluid ................................... 284
Under the Hood ...................................... 275
Wireless Headphone................................ 310
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............. 69, 332
Map Lights................................................ 132
Maximum Load Limit............................... 229
Meters, Gauges........................................... 77
Mirrors...................................................... 120
Adjusting ................................................ 120
Door ....................................................... 121
Exterior ................................................... 121
Interior Rearview ..................................... 120
Modifications (and Accessories).............. 264
Moonroof................................................. 110
MP3................................................... 161, 169
Multi-Information Display......................... 81
Multi-View Rear Camera.......................... 259
358
Index
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 344
OOdometer.................................................... 78
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines.............. 237
Oil (Engine)............................................... 277
Adding .................................................... 279
Checking ................................................. 278
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 269
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 331
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 277
Viscosity .................................................. 277
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 276
Moonroof ................................................ 110
Power Windows ...................................... 108
Tailgate ................................................... 104
Outside Temperature................................. 80
Adjusting ................................................... 80
Overheating.............................................. 329
PPandora®................................................... 167
Panic Mode............................................... 107
Parking...................................................... 258
Parking Brake............................................ 254
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator............................................ 68, 333Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 49
Passing Indicators..................................... 112
Power Windows....................................... 108
Precautions While Driving....................... 241
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 241
Rain ........................................................ 241
Pregnant Women....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire).......................................... 319
RRadiator.................................................... 283
Radio (AM/FM)......................................... 156
Radio (XM®).............................................. 159
Radio Data System (RDS)......................... 158
Range.................................................... 79, 82
RDS (Radio Data System)......................... 158
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)....... 347
Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control
System™.................................................. 251
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button..................................................... 118
Rear Entertainment System..................... 174
Rear Seat Back.......................................... 130
Rear Seats (Folding Down)...................... 129
Rearview Camera..................................... 259
Rearview Mirror....................................... 120
Refueling.................................................. 260
Fuel Gauge................................................ 77
Gasoline .......................................... 260, 342Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 70
Regulations.............................. 252, 301, 345
Remote Transmitter................................... 99
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 308
Bulbs ...................................................... 287
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 294
Fuses .............................................. 335, 336
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 296
Tires........................................................ 304
Reporting Safety Defects......................... 346
Resetting a Trip Meter............................... 79
SSafe Driving................................................ 23
Safety Check............................................... 28
Safety Labels.............................................. 66
Safety Message.......................................... 22
Seat Belts.................................................... 29
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 33
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 31
Checking .................................................. 36
Detachable Anchor ................................... 34
Fastening .................................................. 32
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 60
Pregnant Women...................................... 35
Reminder .................................................. 30
Warning Indicator ............................... 30, 70
Seat Heaters............................................. 139