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NOTElDo not use a wire brush or any abrasive
cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on
aluminum wheels. They may damage the
coating.
lAlways use a sponge or soft cloth to clean
the wheels.
Rinse the wheels thoroughly with lukewarm
or cold water. Also, be sure to clean the
wheels after driving on dusty or salted
roads to help prevent corrosion.
lAvoid washing your vehicle in an automatic
car wash that uses high-speed or hard
brushes.
lIf your aluminum wheels lose luster, wax
the wheels.
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Check special requirements for Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.
Refer to Tires and Wheels on page 5-27.
q Plastic Part Maintenance
lWhen cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these chemical
agents can discolor or damage the
surfaces resulting in a significant loss
in functionality. If plastic parts become
inadvertently exposed to any of these
chemical agents, flush with water
immediately.
lIf plastic parts such as the bumpers
become inadvertently exposed to
chemical agents or fluids such as
gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery
fluid, it could cause discoloration,
staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any
such chemical agents or fluids using a
soft cloth immediately.
lHigh water temperature and high water
pressure car washers are available
depending on the type of high pressure
car washer device. If the car washer
nozzle is put too close to the vehicle or
aimed at one area for an extended
period of time, it could deform plastic
parts or damage the paint.
lDo not use wax containing compounds
(polish). Otherwise, it could result in
paint damage.
lIn addition, do not use an electrical or
air tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the
frictional heat generated could result in
deformation of plastic parts or paint
damage.
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Maintenance and Care
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Head Restraint .................................... 2-7
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-50
Flashing ...................................... 5-52
High-low beam .......................... 5-52
On reminder ............................... 5-51
Hood Release .................................... 3-19
Horn .................................................. 5-59
I
Ignition
Keys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-48
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-21
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-36 Cruise ......................................... 5-47
DSC OFF .................................... 5-46
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-45
Low engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-46
O/D OFF .................................... 5-45
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-47
Security ...................................... 5-45
Shift position .............................. 5-46
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-46
Turn signal/hazard warning ........ 5-47
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-29
Interior Care ...................................... 8-51
Interior Lights ................................... 6-48
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-18
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-53
Liftgate .............................................. 3-10 Luggage compartment ............... 3-13
Light Bulbs Replacement ............................... 8-32
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-50
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-49
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance schedule ....... 8-9
Scheduled ..................................... 8-4
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 5-10
Recommendations for shifting .... 5-11
Meters and Gauges ........................... 5-29
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-58
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-24
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-25
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-30
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-24
Overhead Light ................................. 6-48
Overheating ....................................... 7-15
Overloading ...................................... 4-10
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-23System error activation .............. 5-27
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-25
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-27
Tires Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-27
Replacement ............................... 8-29
Rotation ...................................... 8-28
Snow tires .................................... 4-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Tire chains .................................... 4-9
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-20
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing Description ................................. 7-22
Emergency towing ..................... 7-22
Hook .......................................... 7-23
Recreational towing ................... 7-24
Trailer towing ............................. 4-12
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-20 TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-20
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-12
Trip Computer ................................... 5-32
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-30
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-53
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-48
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-36 ABS ............................................ 5-39
Air bag system ........................... 5-41
Brake system .............................. 5-38
Charging system ......................... 5-40
Check engine .............................. 5-40
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-42
Door-ajar .................................... 5-42
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-40
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-41
High engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-41
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-42
Malfunction ................................ 5-38
Seat belt ...................................... 5-42
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-43
Warranty ............................................ 9-12
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-19
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-31
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-15
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-57
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-54 Blades replacement .................... 8-20
Winter Driving .................................... 4-8
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