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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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Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-40
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Cargo Securing Loops .................... 6-175
Cargo Sub-Compartment ................ 6-175
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-21
Center Console ................................ 6-174
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-35
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-40
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-41
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-49
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-32
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
Clock ............................................... 6-168
Courtesy Lights ............................... 6-166
Cruise Control ................................... 5-20
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-171
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-48
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-70
Defroster
Mirror ......................................... 5-79
Rear window .............................. 5-78
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-28
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-12
D
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-16
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-12
Driving on uneven road ............. 4-13
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Winter driving ............................ 4-10
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)/Roll Stability Control
(RSC) ................................................ 5-26
TCS/DSC/RSC Indicator light.... 5-27
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-18
Jump-starting .............................. 7-18
Push-starting .............................. 7-20
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-21
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-23
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-49
Oil .............................................. 8-21
Overheating ................................ 7-16
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-20
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-16
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-47
Event Data Recorder ......................... 9-22
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-58
Index
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