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uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuTire Rotation
Maintenance
Tire Rotation
Rotating tires according to the Maintenance Minder message on the information
display helps to distribute wear more evenly and increase tire life. ■ Tires without rotation marks
Rotate the tires as shown here.
■ Tires with rotation marks
Rotate the tires as shown here.
1Tire Rotation
Tires with directional tread patterns should only be
rotated front to back (not from one side to the other).
Directional tires should be mounted with the rotation
indication mark facing forward, as shown below.
Front
Direction MarkFront
Front
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281
Index
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 67
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 67
Overheating ............................................ 254
Engine Oil ................................................. 201
Adding ................................................... 203
Checking ................................................ 202
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 195
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 256
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 201
EPS
(Electric Power Steering) System ....... 68, 258
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 61
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 235
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 102
F
Features .................................................... 121
Filters
Dust and Pollen....................................... 233
Oil .......................................................... 204
Flat Tire ..................................................... 239
Floor Mats ................................................ 234
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 208
Brake/Clutch ........................................... 210
Engine Coolant ....................................... 206
Manual Transmission .............................. 209
Windshield Washer ................................. 211
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 127 Fog Light Indicator
..................................... 70
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 108
Foot Brake ................................................. 182
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 37
Front Seats ................................................ 103
Adjusting ................................................. 103
Fuel ...................................................... 14, 186
Economy ................................................. 189
Gauge ....................................................... 72
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Recommendation .................................... 186
Refueling ................................................. 186
Fuel Economy ............................................ 189
Fuel Fill Cap ................................................. 14
Message .................................................. 257
Fuel Fill Door ............................................... 14
Fuses .......................................................... 260
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 263
Locations ................................................. 260
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 189
Gauge ....................................................... 72
Information ............................................. 186
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Refueling ................................................. 186
Gauges ........................................................ 72
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission ................... 165, 167 Manual Transmission ............................... 172
Glass (care) ................................................ 236
Glove Box .................................................. 113
H Halogen Bulbs .................................. 212, 214
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 237
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 140
Change Language ................................... 151
Help Features .......................................... 141
Making a Call .......................................... 146
Menus..................................................... 142
Muting a Call .......................................... 147
Phone Setup............................................ 144
Phonebook.............................................. 148
Receiving a Call ....................................... 147 Sending Numbers or Names During a
Call ......................................................... 147
Transferring a Call ................................... 147
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 2
Head Restraints ........................................ 105
Headlights ................................................... 95
Aiming .................................................... 212
Dimming ............................................. 95, 96
Operating.................................................. 95
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 100
Heating and Cooling System ................... 118
Cooling ................................................... 120Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 120
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282
Index
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 233
Heating ................................................... 119
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 140
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 70
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 270
Engine and Transmission.......................... 270
Vehicle Identification ............................... 270
Ignition Switch ............................................ 94
Illumination Control ................................... 99
Knob ......................................................... 99
Immobilizer System .................................... 90
Indicator .................................................... 70
Indicators ..................................................... 64
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 67
Charging System ............................... 65, 256
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 71, 174
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 71, 173
Daytime Running Lights ............................. 71
Door and Tailgate Open....................... 25, 68
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................. 68, 258
Fog Light ................................................... 70
High Temperature...................................... 67
High-Beam ................................................ 70
Immobilizer System .................................... 70
Lights On ................................................... 70
Low Fuel .................................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 64, 256 Low Temperature ...................................... 67
Low Tire Pressure .............................. 69, 178
Maintenance Minder
TM
...................... 71, 195
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 65, 257
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 64, 258
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 27, 66
Security System Alarm ............................... 71
Shift Position ............................................. 65
Side Airbag Off ................................... 47, 69
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 45, 67
TPMS ................................................ 69, 180
Transmission ............................................. 66
Turn Signal ................................................ 70
VSA ®
(Vehicle Stability Assist) System ........ 68, 176
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 68, 177
Washer Level ............................................. 71
Information .............................................. 267
Information Display ................................... 73
Instrument Panel ........................................ 63
Brightness Control..................................... 99
Interior Lights ........................................... 111
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 102
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ................ 238, 242
Jump Starting ........................................... 251 K
Keyless Lockout Prevention
....................... 81
Keys ............................................................. 77
Lockout Prevention ................................... 81
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................. 83
Remote Transmitter .................................. 79
Types and Functions.................................. 77
Won’t Turn ............................................... 17
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 164
L
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 54
Lights .................................................. 95, 212
Bulb Replacement ................................... 212
Daytime Running Lights ............................ 96
Fog Lights ................................................. 96
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 70
Interior.................................................... 111
Light Switches........................................... 95
Lights On Indicator .................................... 70
Turn Signals .............................................. 95
Load Limits ............................................... 157
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 77
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................... 84
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 83
From Inside ............................................... 82
From Outside ............................................ 79
Keys.......................................................... 77
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 81
Using a Key............................................... 80
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283
Index
Lockout Prevention System....................... 81
Low Battery Charge ................................. 256
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 256
Lower Anchors ........................................... 54
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 269
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 157
M
Maintenance ............................................ 191
Battery .................................................... 231
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 210
Cleaning ................................................. 234
Coolant .................................................. 206
Heating and Cooling System ................... 233
Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 195
Oil .......................................................... 202
Precautions ............................................. 192
Radiator .................................................. 207
Remote Transmitter ................................ 232
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 212
Safety ..................................................... 193
Service Items ........................................... 197
Tires........................................................ 222
Transmission Fluid ................................... 208
Under the Hood ...................................... 199
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 65, 257
Manual Transmission ............................... 171
Map Lights ................................................ 111
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 157 Meters, Gauges
........................................... 72
Mirrors ....................................................... 102
Adjusting ................................................. 102
Door ........................................................ 102
Exterior .................................................... 102
Interior Rearview ..................................... 102
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 190
MP3 ................................................... 129, 133
N
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 270
OOdometer .................................................... 73
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 201
Adding .................................................... 203
Checking ................................................. 202
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 195
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 64, 256
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 201
Viscosity .................................................. 201
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 200
Power Windows ........................................ 92
Tailgate ..................................................... 88
Overheating .............................................. 254 P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode)
..................... 13, 169
Panic Mode ................................................. 91
Parking ...................................................... 185
Parking Brake ........................................... 181
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 64, 258
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 46
Passing Indicators ....................................... 95
Precautions While Driving ....................... 163
Rain ........................................................ 163
Pregnant Women ....................................... 32
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 239, 245
R
Radiator .................................................... 207
Radio (FM/AM) ......................................... 127
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 128
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 128
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 273
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 100
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 108
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 102
Refueling .................................................. 186
Fuel Gauge................................................ 72
Gasoline .......................................... 186, 268
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Regulations ............................... 179, 225, 271
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