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Maintenance
APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior general caution 
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
Finish maintenance
Washing 
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign mate-
rials. Make sure the drain holes in the
lower edges of the doors and rocker
panels are kept clear and clean.Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain
water may not completely remove all
these deposits. A mild soap, safe for
use on painted surfaces, may be
used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the fin-
ish.
CAUTION
 Do not use strong soap, chem-
ical detergents or hot water,
and do not wash the vehicle in
direct sunlight or when the
body of the vehicle is warm.
 Be careful when washing the
side windows of your vehicle.
Especially, with high-pressure
water, water may leak through
the windows and wet the inte-
rior.
 To prevent damage to the
plastic parts and lamps, do
not clean with chemical sol-
vents or strong detergents.
WARNING - Wet brakes
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while main-
taining a slow forward speed. 

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Maintenance
Interior care
Interior general precautions 
Prevent caustic solutions such as
perfume and cosmetic oil from con-
tacting the dashboard because they
may cause damage or discoloration.
If they do contact the dashboard,
wipe them off immediately. See the
instructions that follow for the proper
way to clean vinyl.
Cleaning the upholstery and inte-
rior trim
Vinyl 
Remove dust and loose dirt from
vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a
vinyl cleaner.
Fabric 
Remove dust and loose dirt from fab-
ric with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu-
tion recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Remove fresh spots imme-
diately with a fabric spot cleaner. If
fresh spots do not receive immediate
attention, the fabric can be stained
and its color can be affected. Also, its
fire-resistant properties can be
reduced if the material is not proper-
ly maintained.
Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt
webbing  
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow
the instructions provided with the
soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the
webbing because this may weaken it.
Cleaning the interior window
glass 
If the interior glass surfaces of the
vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-
ered with an oily, greasy or waxy
film), they should be cleaned with
glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the glass cleaner container.
CAUTION
Using anything but recommend-
ed cleaners and procedures may
affect the fabric’s appearance
and fire-resistant properties.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the
inside of the rear window. This
may result in damage to the rear
window defroster grid.
CAUTION
 Never allow water or other liq-
uids to come in contact with
electrical/electronic compo-
nents inside the vehicle as
this may damage them.
 When cleaning leather prod-
ucts (steering wheel, seats
etc.), use neutral detergents
or low alcohol content solu-
tions. If you use high alcohol
content solutions or acid/alka-
line detergents, the color of
the leather may fade or the
surface may get stripped off. 

791
Maintenance
Purge Control Solenoid Valve
(PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is
controlled by the Engine Control
Module (ECM); when the engine
coolant temperature is low during
idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-
orated fuel is not taken into the
engine. After the engine warms-up
during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to
the engine.
3. Exhaust emission control 
system
The Exhaust Emission Control
System is a highly effective system
which controls exhaust emissions
while maintaining good vehicle per-
formance.
Vehicle modifications  
 This vehicle should not be modi-
fied. Modification of your vehicle
could affect its performance, safety
or durability and may even violate
governmental safety and emis-
sions regulations.
In addition, damage or perform-
ance problems resulting from any
modification may not be covered
under warranty.
 If you use unauthorized electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic devices.
Engine exhaust gas precautions 
(carbon monoxide) 
 Carbon monoxide can be present
with other exhaust fumes.
Therefore, if you smell exhaust
fumes of any kind inside your vehi-
cle, have it inspected and repaired
immediately. If you ever suspect
exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all
the windows fully open. Have your
vehicle checked and repaired
immediately.
WARNING - Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
colorless and odorless, it is
dangerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Follow the instructions
on this page to avoid CO poi-
soning. 

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Index
California perchlorate notice ........................................7-93
Capacities (Lubricants) ..................................................8-5
Care
Exterior care ..............................................................7-83
Interior care ................................................................7-89
Tire care ......................................................................7-44
Cargo area cover..........................................................4-126
Cargo capacity ..............................................................5-59
Cargo weight ................................................................5-63
Center console storage ................................................4-117
Central door lock switch ..............................................4-22
Certification label ..........................................................5-61
Certification label ............................................................8-8
Chains
Tire chains ..................................................................5-55
Changing tires ..............................................................6-15
Checking tire inflation pressure ....................................7-45
Child restraint system....................................................3-29
Lower anchor..............................................................3-36
Seat belt ......................................................................3-32
Tether anchor system..................................................3-34
Child-protector rear door lock ......................................4-24
Climate control air filter..............................................4-105
Climate control air filter................................................7-36
Clothes hanger ............................................................4-124
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ..............4-56Compact spare tire ........................................................6-20
Compact spare tire replacement ....................................7-49
Consumer information ..................................................8-10
Cool box ......................................................................4-118
Coolant ..........................................................................7-29
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ................................7-29
Crankcase emission control system ..............................7-90
Crankcase emission control system ..............................7-90
Cruise control system ....................................................5-41
Cup holder ..................................................................4-121
Curtain air bag ..............................................................3-57
Dashboard illumination,
see instrument panel illumination ..............................4-57
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ................................4-56
Daytime running light ..................................................4-84
Defogging (Windshield)..............................................4-113
Defroster (Rear window) ..............................................4-96
Defrosting (Windshield)..............................................4-113
Dimensions ......................................................................8-2
Display illumination,
see instrument panel illumination ..............................4-57
Displays, see instrument cluster....................................4-56
Door locks ....................................................................4-21
Central door lock switch ............................................4-22
Child-protector rear door lock....................................4-24
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Index
Day/night rearview mirror ..........................................4-48
Electric chromic mirror with homelink system ........4-49
Inside rearview mirror ................................................4-48
Outside rearview mirror ............................................4-53
Mounting bracket for roof carrier ..............................4-128
Occupant classification system ....................................3-45
Odometer ......................................................................4-60
Oil (Engine) ..................................................................7-27
Outside rearview mirror ................................................4-53
Outside temperature ......................................................4-60
Overheats ........................................................................6-8
Owner maintenance ........................................................7-6
Panorama sunroof..........................................................4-38
Parking brake ................................................................7-33
Parking brake - Hand type ............................................5-26
Power brakes ................................................................5-24
Power outlet ................................................................4-123
Power window lock button............................................4-31
Pre-tensioner seat belt ..................................................3-22
Push starting ....................................................................6-7Rear seat ........................................................................3-11
Rearview camera ..........................................................4-82
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ..................7-44
Recommended lubricants and capacities ........................8-5
Recommended SAE viscosity number ........................8-7
Refrigerant label ..............................................................8-9
Remote keyless entry ....................................................4-14
Replacement light bulb ................................................7-71
Reporting safety defects ................................................8-12
Road warning ..................................................................6-2
Rocking the vehicle ......................................................5-49
Roof antenna ..............................................................4-130
Scheduled maintenance service ......................................7-8
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ..............7-21
Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-9
Seat belt precautions ....................................................3-25
Seat belt warning ..........................................................3-18
Seat belts ......................................................................3-17
Hight adjustment ........................................................3-20
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................3-22
Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system ............................3-19
Seat belt precautions ..................................................3-25
Seat belt warning ........................................................3-18
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Index
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GAW (Gross axle weight) ..........................................5-63
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ............................5-63
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ....................................5-63
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)........................5-63
Vehicle curb weight ....................................................5-63
Volume/weight ................................................................8-4
Warning and indicators ................................................4-67
Washer fluid ..................................................................7-33
Weight/volume ................................................................8-4
Welcome system............................................................4-95
Wheel alignment and tire balance ................................7-47
Wheel replacement ........................................................7-49
Windows ........................................................................4-27
Auto down window ....................................................4-29
Auto up/down window ..............................................4-30
Power window lock button ........................................4-31
Windshield defrosting and defogging ........................4-113
Auto defogging system ............................................4-115
Winter driving ..............................................................5-54
Snow tires ..................................................................5-54
Tire chains ..................................................................5-55
Wiper blades..................................................................7-38
Wipers and washers ......................................................4-89
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