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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-75
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During cold weather Salt and other chemicals spread on winter roads in some geo-
graphical areas can have a detrimental effect on the vehicle
underbody. You should flush the underbody with a high pres-
sure hose every time you wash the outside of your vehicle.
Take special care to remove mud or other debris which could
trap and hold salt and moisture.
After washing your vehicle, wipe off all waterdrops from the
rubber parts around the doors to prevent the doors from freez-
ing.NOTE
When the door is frozen, opening it by force may tear off
or crack the rubber gasket installed around the door. Pour
warm water to melt the ice. Be sure to thoroughly wipe off
the water after opening the door. To prevent freezing of
the weatherstripping on the doors, hood, etc., treat with
silicone lubricant.Waxi n g
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Wax your vehicle once or twice a year, or when water does not
bead up on the paint.
Use a soft cloth to put a small amount of wax on the painted
surfaces. After the wax has dried, polish with a dry soft cloth.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight.
You should wax when the painted surfaces are cool.
Polishing
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If painted surfaces have been severely damaged and lost their
original luster and color tone, polish the surface lightly with a
fine polishing compound. Avoid limiting your polishing to the
damaged surface only; polish a somewhat wider area, moving
the polishing cloth in one direction. After polishing, flush the
CAUTION
!
Waxes containing high abrasive compounds should
not be used. These waxes remove rust and stain
effectively from the paintwork, but are harmful to
the finish on the paint and the plate, because they
also remove clearcoat.
They are also harmful to other glossy surfaces such
as the grille, trim, moldings, etc.
Do not use gasoline, kerosene, benzine or paint thin-
ners to remove road tar or other dirt from the vehi-
cle surface.
Do not put wax on the areas having black matte
coating because it can cause uneven discoloration,
patches, blurs, etc. If these get wax on them, wipe
the wax off right away with a soft cloth and warm
water.
If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, be careful
not to apply any wax on the weatherstrip (black
rubber) when waxing the area around the sunroof
opening.
If stained with wax, the weatherstrip cannot main-
tain a weatherproof seal with the sunroof.
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7-76 Vehicle care and maintenance
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compound from the surface and apply a coat of wax to regain a
beautiful luster.Damaged paint
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Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat should be touched
up as soon as possible with touch-up paint to prevent corrosion.
Check body areas facing the road or the tires carefully for dam-
age to the paint caused by flying stones, etc. The paint code
number for your vehicle can be found on the vehicle informa-
tion code plate in the engine compartment.
Cleaning plastic parts
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Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.
If a vehicle wax sticks to a gray or black rough surface of the
bumper, molding or lights, the surface may appear white in
color. In this case, wipe it off using lukewarm water and a soft
cloth or chamois. Chrome parts
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To prevent spots and corrosion of chrome parts, wash with
water, dry thoroughly, and apply a nonabrasive automotive
wax. If the chrome is severely damaged or pitted, use a com-
mercially available chrome polish.
CAUTION
!
Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough scrub-
ber as these may damage the plastic surface.
Do not use wax containing compounds (polishing
powder) which may damage the plastic surface.
Do not let the plastic parts get soiled with gasoline,
oil, brake fluids, engine oils, greases, paint thinner,
and sulfuric acid (battery electrolyte). These fluids,
etc., may crack, stain or discolor the plastic parts.
If any of these get on the plastic parts, wipe them up
with a soft cloth or chamois and a mild solution of
soap and water. Then rinse them immediately with
water.
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Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory (installation) 1-7
ACD (Active center differential system) 3-121
Active stability control (ASC) 3-130
ASC OFF indicator 3-133
ASC operation display 3-133
ASC warning display 3-133
Air cleaner filter 7-12
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-12
,5-22
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-32
Air purifier 5-33
All-wheel drive system 3-118
Aluminum wheels 7-77
Antenna
Roof antenna 5-119
Anti-lock braking system 3-126
Warning light / display 3-127
,3-128
Arm rest 2-8
ASC 3-130
Ashtray 3-257
Assist grip 3-270
Audio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-33
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
52
Error codes 5-108
,5-110
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-105Audio system
Handling of compact discs 5-116
Auxiliary audio connector (RCA) 5-103
Auxiliary video connector (RCA) 5-103
AWC Control fluid
Fluid 9-9
AWC control fluid 7-15
AYC fluid
Fluid 9-9
AYC (Active yaw control system) 3-121
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-64
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-34
Battery 7-18
Charging system warning light 3-200
Disconection and connection 7-18
During cold weather 7-18
Specification 9-8
Bluetooth 2.0 interface 3-224
Bottle holder 3-269
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Alphabetical index
2Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-126
Braking 4-7
Fluid 7-16
,9-9
Hose 7-33
Parking brake 3-76
Parking brake lever stroke 7-29
Pedal 3-134
Pedal free play 7-29
Power brakes 3-135
Service brake 3-134
Brake assist 3-136
Braking
Warning lights 3-198
Break-in period 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-46
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-9
Capacities 9-9
Card holder 3-257
,3-265
Cargo loads 4-13
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-200
Chassis number 9-3
Child restraints 2-22
Child safety locks for rear door 3-58Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-72
Outside of your vehicle 7-73
Clutch
Clutch pedal operation 3-93
Fluid 7-16
,9-9
Pedal free play 7-28
Coat hooks 3-270
Combination headlights and dimmer switch
Headlight reminder buzzer 3-207
Light auto-cutout function 3-206
Consumer information 8-2
Coolant (engine) 7-10
,9-9
Cruise control 3-137
Cup holder 3-268
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-54
Defogger (rear window) 3-222
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows) 5-20
,5-
30
Digital clock 5-119
Dimensions 9-5
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-208
Disc brake pads 7-33
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Dome light (Rear)
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-69
Switch 3-261
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-67
Switch 3-260
Doors
Lock 3-52
Power door locks 3-56
Driving during cold weather 4-6
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
E
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-222
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-4
,3-41
Emission-control system maintenance 7-31
Engine
Compartment 7-7
Coolant 7-10
,9-9
Hood 7-4
Oil and oil filter 7-7
,9-9
Overheating 6-6
Serial number 9-3
Specifications 9-7
Engine coolant temperature display 3-164
Engine malfunction indicator 3-199
Exhaust system 7-34External audio input connector 5-103
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-267
Floor mat 4-3
Fluid
AWC control fluid 7-15
,9-9
AYC fluid 9-9
Brake fluid 7-16
,9-9
Clutch fluid 7-16,9-9
Engine coolant 7-10,9-9
Power steering fluid 7-17
,9-9
Twin Clutch SST 9-9
Twin Clutch SST fluid 7-14,9-9
Washer fluid 7-16
,9-9
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-9
Fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) 3-17
Front console boxes 3-266
Front console tray 3-265
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Indicators 3-198
Replacement 7-60
Switch 3-213
Front seats 2-3
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4Front side-marker and parking light
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-55
,7-57
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-59
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel hoses 7-32
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-8
Tank capacity 1-4,9-9
Fuel selection 1-2
Fuses 7-36
Fusible links 7-36
G
General maintenance 7-33
General vehicle data 9-5
Genuine parts 1-9
Glove compartment 3-264
H
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-213
Hazard warning lights 3-198
Headlight reminder buzzer 3-207Headlights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Dimmer 3-208
Headlight flasher 3-208
Headlight leveling switch 3-211
Replacement 7-49
,7-51
,7-53
Switch 3-203
Heater without air conditioning function 5-6
High beam indicator 3-198
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-35
Horn
Switch 3-223
Horn switch 3-223I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition switch 3-24
,3-83
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-5
Indicators 3-198
Information screen display
Brake warning display 3-201
Charging system warning display 3-202
Oil pressure warning display 3-203
Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-79
Inside emergency trunk lid release 3-62
Instrument cluster 3-151
Interior lights 3-259
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J
Jack 6-8
Storage 6-7
Jump-starting the engine 6-2
K
Key reminder buzzer 3-55
Keyless entry system 3-9
,3-44
Keys 3-2
L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-66
Light auto-cutout function 3-206
Limited-slip differential 3-134
Link System 3-224
Loading information 4-9
Lubricants 9-9
M
Manual transaxle 3-94
Oil 7-13
,9-9
Shift points (recommended speed) 3-94
Mirror
Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-79
Outside rearview mirrors 3-81Modification of your vehicle 1-7
Multi-information display 3-155
Multi-information meter
Switch 3-156
O
Octane requirement 1-2
Oil
Engine oil 7-7
,9-9
Manual transaxle oil 7-13
,9-9
Rear axle oil 7-15
Rear differential oil 9-9
Transfer oil 7-14
,9-9
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-20
Outside rearview mirrors 3-81
Overheating 6-6
P
Parking 4-8
Parking brake 3-76
Parking brake break-in 7-30
Parking brake lever stroke 7-29
Parking and side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-55
,7-57
Polishing 7-75
Power brakes 3-135
Power door locks 3-56
power door lock switch 3-56
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6Power outlet 3-258
Power steering
Fluid 7-17
,9-9
System 3-137
Power windows 3-69
Lock switch 3-72
Main switch 3-70
Safety mechanism 3-71
Sub switch 3-71
Timer function 3-71
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-9
R
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-33
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
52
General information about your radio 5-120
Rain sensor 3-217
Reading light
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-67
Rear axle oil 7-15
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-62
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-62Rearview mirror
Inside 3-79
Outside 3-81
Refrigerant (air conditioning) 9-9
Replacement of light bulbs 7-45
Replacing tires and wheels 7-24
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
Rheostat 3-153
S
Safe driving techniques 4-6
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) 3-120
ACD (Active center differential system) 3-121
AYC (Active yaw control system) 3-121
Seat 2-2
Arm rest 2-8
Front seats 2-3
Head restraints 2-8
Heated seats 2-6
Rear seats 2-8
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
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