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The alarm also activates if a
passenger inside the locked vehicle
turns the ignition switch on.Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
Once the security system is sets,
opening any door, the hatch, or the
hood without using the key or the
remote transmitter, will cause the
alarm to activate. It also activates if
the audio unit is removed f rom the
dashboard or the wiring is cut.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lashes if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle or remove the audio unit.
This alarm continues for two
minutes, then the system resets. To
deactivate the system before the two
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
The security system sets
automatically 15 seconds after you
lock the doors, hood, and the hatch.
For the system to activate, you must
lock the doors and the hatch f rom
the outside with the key, or use
driver’s lock tab, door lock master
switch, or remote transmitter. The
security system indicator on the
instrument panel starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
is setting itself .
To see if the system is set
af ter you exit the vehicle, press the
LOCK button on the remote
transmitter within five seconds. If
the system is set, the horn will beep
once. The security system does not set if
the hood, hatch, or any door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
check the door and hatch open
indicator on the instrument panel
and multi-inf ormation display (see
page ) to see if the doors and
hatch are f ully closed. Since it is not
part of the monitor display, manually
check the hood. 12
On LX and EX models
Security System
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Before you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check
the levels of important fluids.
You also need to know how
to properly store luggage or
packages. The information in
this section will help you. If
you plan to add any accessories
to your vehicle, please read the
information in this section first..............................
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Fuel Recommendation . 244
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Service Station Procedures . 245
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Ref ueling .245
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Tighten Fuel Cap Message . 247
OpeningandClosingthe .......................................
Hood .248
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Oil Check .249
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Engine Coolant Check . 250
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Fuel Economy .251
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Accessories and Modif ications . 254
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Carrying Cargo .256
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Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
If the system still detects a leak in
the vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malf unction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the f uel f ill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine of f , and check or
retighten the f uel f ill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go of f ,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page
.
If the hood latch handle moves
stiffly, or if you can open the
hood without lifting the handle,
the mechanism should be
cleaned and lubricated. Put your f ingers under the f ront
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the lef t until
you f eel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle to the lef t to
release the hood. Lif t up the hood.
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2.
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Service Station Procedures
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LATCH
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
Pull
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Changing the oil and filter requires
special tools and access from
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service
station- type hydraulic lift for
this service. Unless you have the
knowledge and proper equipment,
you should have this maintenance
done by a skilled mechanic.Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the screws with a Phillips-
head screwdriver, and clips with a
f lat-tip screwdriver, then pull the
under-cover down.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the multi-
inf ormation display. The oil and f ilter
collect contaminants that can
damage your engine if they are not
removed regularly.
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2.3.
Changing the Oil and Filter
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SCREW
CLIP SCREWS
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Open the hood.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb,
handle it by its base, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth. Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area, readjustment may be
required. Adjustments should be
done by your dealer or another
qualif ied technician.
To change the bulb on the right
side, remove the upper part of the
windshield washer reservoir tank.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the holding clip, then
remove the upper part by pulling it
straight up.Remove the electrical connector
f rom the cover by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the cover.
Remove the cover on the back of
the headlight assembly by turning
it counterclockwise.
1.
2.
3.
Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
High Beam Headlight
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HOLDING CLIP
CONNECTOR
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Remove the bulb f rom the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down. Open the hood.
3. 4.
5.
6.
2. 1.
Lights
L ow Beam Headlight
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BULB
CONNECTOR
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Open the hood.
To change the bulb on the right
side, remove the upper part of the
windshield washer reservoir tank.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the holding clip, then
remove the upper part by pulling it
straight up.Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.Install the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Install the upper part of the
windshield washer reservoir tank
in the reverse order of removal. (Right side)
6.
1. 2.
3.4.
5.
Lights
Replacing a Front
Parking Light Bulb
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BULB
HOLDING CLIP
SOCKET
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Open the hood.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Install the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
2. 3.
4.
5.
1.
Lights
Replacing a Front
Side Marker Light Bulb
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BULB
SOCKET
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