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pump. How to order manuals and other
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A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
What gasoline to use, how to break-
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The proper way to start the engine,
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A summary of the warranties
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inf ormation.
The Maintenance Minder shows
you when you need to take your
vehicle to the dealer for maintenance
service. There is also a list of things
to check and instructions on how to
check them.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information. This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
the multi-information display, and
how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, and other
convenience f eatures.
Overview of Contents
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T echnical Inf ormation T aking Care of the Unexpected
Features
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This section gives you important
inf ormation about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It
shows you how to use seat belts. It
explains how your airbags work. And
it tells you how to properly restrain
inf ants and children in your vehicle.
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features . 8
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Seat Belts . 9
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Airbags .10
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
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1. Close and Lock the Doors . 12
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2. Adjust the Front Seats . 14
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3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 15
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4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 16
5. Fasten and Position the .............................
Seat Belts .17
6. Maintain a Proper Sitting ................................
Position .18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20Additional Inf ormation About
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Your Seat Belts .21
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Seat Belt System Components . 21
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .23
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Seat Belt Maintenance . 24
Additional Inf ormation About ...........................
Your Airbags .25
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Airbag System Components . 25
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .28
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .33
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .34
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .35
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Airbag Service .36
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Additional Safety Precautions . 37
Protecting Children General ................................
Guidelines .38
All Children Must Be ...............................
Restrained .38 All Children Should Sit in a
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Back Seat .39
The Passenger’s Front Airbag .........
Can Pose Serious Risks . 39
If You Must Drive with Several ...................................
Children .41
If a Child Requires Close ..................................
Attention .41
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Additional Safety Precautions . 42
Protecting Inf ants and Small ...................................
Children .43
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Protecting Inf ants .43
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Protecting Small Children . 44
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Selecting a Child Seat .45
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Installing a Child Seat .46
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With LATCH .47
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With a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 49
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With a Tether .51
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Protecting Larger Children . 52
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Checking Seat Belt Fit . 52
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Using a Booster Seat . 53
When Can a Larger Child Sit in .........................................
Front .54
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Additional Safety Precautions . 55
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
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Saf ety Labels .57
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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For added protection, the f ront seat
belts are equipped with automatic
seat belt tensioners. When activated,
the tensioners immediately tighten
the belts to help hold the driver and
a f ront passenger in position.
If the shoulder part of the belt is
pulled all the way out, the lockable
retractor will activate. The belt will
retract, but it will not allow the
passenger to move f reely.
To deactivate the lockable
retractor, unlatch the buckle
and let the seat belt fully retract.
To refasten the seat belt, pull it out
only as far as needed.
The tensioners can be activated
during a collision in which the f ront
airbags
. In this case, the
airbags would not be needed, but the
additional restraint could be helpf ul.
If the tensioner is activated, the SRS
indicator comes on and the tensioner
must be replaced.
do not deploy
Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
A utomatic Seat Belt T ensioners
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Allowing a child to play with a
seat belt or wrap one around
their neck can result in serious
injury or death.
Instruct children not to play with
any seat belt and make sure
any unused seat belt a child
can reach is buckled, fully
retracted, and locked.
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Your Airbag System includes:Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG’’ (see page).
Two side airbags, one f or the
driver and one f or a f ront
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE
AIRBAG’’ (see page).
Two side curtain airbags, one for
each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling,
above the side windows. The
front and rear pillars are
marked ‘‘SIDE CURTAIN
AIRBAG’’ (see page). Automatic front seat belt
tensioners (see
page).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact or
side impact.
Sensors that can detect whether a
child is in the passenger’s side
airbag path and signal the control
unit to turn the airbag of f (see
page ). Sensors that can detect whether
the driver’s seat belt and the f ront
passenger’s seat belt are latched
or unlatched (see
page).
A driver’s seat position sensor
that monitors the distance of the
seat from the front airbag. If the
seat is too far forward, the
airbag will inflate with less force
(see page ).
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33 23
32 21
30
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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Lif t the head restraint (seepage
) , then route the tether strap
through the legs of the head
restraint and over the seat-
back, making sure the
strap is not twisted.
Other LATCH-compatible seats
have a flexible-type connector
as shown above.
Whatever type you have, f ollow
the child seat maker’s instructions
f or adjusting or tightening the f it.
Place the child seat on the vehicle
seat, then attach the seat to the
lower anchors according to the
child seat maker’s instructions.
Some LATCH-compatible seats
have a rigid-type connector as
shown above. 5.
4.
3.
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Installing a Child Seat
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ANCHOR
TETHER STRAP HOOK
Flexible type
Rigid type
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If the tether strap is too long and
cannot be tightened f irmly, f ind a
route where the strap can be
tightened securely. Tighten the strap according to the
seat maker’s instructions.
Af ter properly securing the child
seat (see
page), lif t the head
restraint, then route the tether
strap over the seat-back and
through the head restraint legs.
Attach the tether strap hook to the
anchor, making sure the strap is
not twisted.
A child seat with a tether can be
installed in any seating position in
the back seat, using one of the
anchorage points shown above.
Since a tether can provide additional
security to the lap/shoulder belt
installation, we recommend using
a tether whenever one is required
or available. 1.
2.
3.
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Installing a Child Seat
Installing a Child Seat
with a Tether
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ANCHOR
ANCHOR Outer Position Center Position
TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER STRAP HOOK
ANCHOR
ANCHORAGE POINTS
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .60
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 62
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Gauges .72
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 75
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .118
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .119
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 120
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Daytime Running Lights . 123
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 124
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Hazard Warning Button . 125
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Rear Window Def ogger . 126
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ECON Button .127
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 128
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Keys and Locks .129
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Immobilizer System .130
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Ignition Switch .131
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Door Locks .133
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Childproof Door Locks . 134
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Remote Transmitter .135
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Hatch .139
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Unlocking the Hatch . 140
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Seats .141
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Front Seat Adjustments . 141Driver’s Seat Height
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Adjustment .141
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Head Restraints .142
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Folding the Rear Seats Down . 145
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Armrest .146
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Mirrors .147
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 147
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Power Mirror Heaters . 148
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Power Windows .149
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Parking Brake .151
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Interior Convenience Items . 152
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Under Floor Storage . 153
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Floor Storage Compartments . 153
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Beverage Holders .154
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Accessory Power Socket . 155
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Console Compartment . 155
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Glove Box .156
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Center Tray .156
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Center Pockets .157
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Coat Hook .158
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Sun Visors .158
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Vanity Mirror .158
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Interior Lights .159
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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CONT INUED
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Saf ety Belts .9, 21
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 396.................................
Saf ety Features .8
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Airbags .10
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Seat Belts .9
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 57
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Seat Belts .9, 21
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Additional Information . 21
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .23
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Cleaning .331
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17,22
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Maintenance .24, 331
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .21, 62
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System Components . 21
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder .....................................
Belt .17, 22
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Seats, Adjusting the .141
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Security System .221
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Serial Number .378
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Service Intervals .308
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Service Manual .397
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Service Station Procedures . 245
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Setting the Clock .220
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 271........................
Shif t Lock Release .275
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Side Airbags .10, 32
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Of f Indicator .34, 65
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Side Curtain Airbags .33
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .326
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Signaling Turns .121
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Snow Tires .342
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .348
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Specif ications .381
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Specif ications Charts . 380
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Speed Control .222
Speed-Sensitive Volume ...............
Compensation (SVC) . 187
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Spotlights .159
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Reclining the Seat-backs . 141
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Recommended Shif t Points . 280
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Remote Audio Controls . 217
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Remote Transmitter .135
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 332
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Engine Oil and Filter . 312
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Fuses .369
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Light Bulbs .321
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Maintenance Minder . 299
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Tires .341
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Wiper Blades .332
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .24
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 396
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .250, 315
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Restraint, Child .38
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Reverse Gear Position . 273
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Rotation, Tire .341
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