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WARNING
Do not perform maintenance work if you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or
the proper tools and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by a
qualified technician:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. You
can be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures.
If you must run the engine while working under the hood, make certain that you
remove all jewelry (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all
neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or cooling
fan which may turn on unexpectedly:
Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous. It becomes even
more dangerous when you wear jewelry or loose clothing.
Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injury.
Switch the ignition to off and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to
work near the cooling fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured.
Do not leave items in the engine compartment:
After you have finished checking or doing servicing in the engine compartment, do
not forget and leave items such as tools or rags in the engine compartment.
Tools or other items left in the engine compartment could cause engine damage or a
fire leading to an unexpected accident.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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WARNING
Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly
and applying the brakes lightly until
brake performance is normal:
Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to one
side when braking could result in a
serious accident. Light braking will
indicate whether the brakes have
been affected.
qAluminum Wheel Maintenance
A protective coating is provided over the
aluminum wheels. Special care is needed
to protect this coating.
CAUTION
Do not use any detergent other than
mild detergent. Before using any
detergent, verify the ingredients.
Otherwise, the product could discolor
or stain the aluminum wheels.NOTE
lDo 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 5-32.
qPlastic 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.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oilWith oil filter replacement 5.2 L (5.5 US qt, 4.6 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.7 L (5.0 US qt, 4.2 Imp qt)
CoolantMexico 12.1 L (12.8 US qt, 10.6 Imp qt)
Except MexicoWith Towing Package 12.1 L (12.8 US qt, 10.6 Imp qt)
Without Towing Package 11.5 L (12.2 US qt, 10.1 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 6.6 L (7.0 US qt, 5.8 Imp qt)
Transfer case oil 0.532 L (0.562 US qt, 0.468 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 1.0 L (1.1 US qt, 0.9 Imp qt)
Washer fluid 4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 76.0 L (20.1 US gal, 16.7 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
qDimensions
Item Vehicle specification
Overall lengthWithout license plate holder 5,096 mm (200.6 in)
With license plate holder 5,106 mm (201.0 in)
Overall width 1,936 mm (76.2 in)
Overall height 1,728 mm (68.0 in)
Front tread 1,654 mm (65.1 in)
Rear tread 1,644 mm (64.7 in)
Wheelbase 2,875 mm (113.2 in)
qWeights
ItemWeight
2WD AWD
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,645 kg (5,831 lbs) 2,720 kg (5,997 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 1,276 kg (2,813 lbs) 1,307 kg (2,881 lbs)
Rear 1,400 kg (3,086 lbs) 1,458 kg (3,214 lbs)
qAir Conditioner
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
Specifications
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-28
System error activation .............. 5-32
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-30
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-32
Tires
Flat tire ......................................... 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-34
Replacement ............................... 8-36
Rotation ...................................... 8-35
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Tire chains .................................. 4-11
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-23
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description ................................. 7-21
Emergency towing ..................... 7-21
Recreational towing ................... 7-24
Trailer Towing
(U.S.A. and Canada) .................. 4-14
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-23
TCS OFF indicator light ............ 5-24
TCS OFF switch ........................ 5-25
TCS/DSC/RSC indicator light .... 5-24
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-14
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-46
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-71
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................. 6-164
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-49
ABS ............................................ 5-52
Air bag system ........................... 5-54
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-55
AWD .......................................... 5-56
Brake system .............................. 5-51
Charging system ......................... 5-53
Check engine .............................. 5-53
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-55
Door-ajar .................................... 5-55
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-53
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-54
KEY warning light
(red)/KEY indicator light
(green) ........................................ 5-58
Low fuel ..................................... 5-55
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-55
Powertrain malfunction/reduced
power .......................................... 5-54
Seat belt ...................................... 5-55
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-56
Warranty ............................................ 9-15
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-26
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-38
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-40
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-77
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-73
Blades replacement .................... 8-28
Winter Driving .................................. 4-10
Index
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