
Maintenance
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Do not operate the engine in con-
fined or closed areas (such as
garages) any more than what is
necessary to move the vehicle in or
out of the area.
When the vehicle is stopped in an
open area for more than a short
time with the engine running,
adjust the ventilation system (as
needed) to draw outside air into the
vehicle.
Never sit in a parked or stopped
vehicle for any extended time with
the engine running.
When the engine stalls or fails to
start, excessive attempts to restart
the engine may cause damage to
the emission control system.Operating precautions for catalyt-
ic converters (if equipped)
WARNING
The exhaust system and cat-
alytic converter are very hot
during and immediately after
the engine has been running.
To avoid SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH.
Do not park, idle, or drive the
vehicle over or near flamma-
ble objects, such as grass,
vegetation, paper, leaves, etc.
A hot exhaust system can
ignite flammable items under
your vehicle.
Keep away from the exhaust
system and catalytic convert-
er or you may get burned.
Also, Do not remove the heat
sink around the exhaust sys-
tem, do not seal the bottom of
the vehicle, and do not coat
the vehicle for corrosion con-
trol. It may present a fire risk
under certain conditions.
WARNING- CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide vari-
ety of automobile components
and parts, including compo-
nents found in the interior fur-
nishings in a vehicle, contain or
emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects and repro-
ductive harm. In addition, cer-
tain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain or emit chem-
icals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.

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Index
Manual heating and air conditioning ..........................4-96
Mode selection ............................................................4-96
OFF mode ..................................................................4-101
Temperature control ....................................................4-97
Automatic transaxle ........................................................5-22
Good driving practices ................................................5-27
Ignition key interlock system ......................................5-27
Parking ........................................................................5-27
Shift lock system ........................................................5-25
Shift-lock release ........................................................5-26
Sports mode ................................................................5-24
Automatic turn off function ............................................4-78
Aux, USB and iPod ......................................................3-102Battery ............................................................................7-43
Battery recharging ......................................................7-45
Battery saver function ....................................................4-77
Before driving ..................................................................5-3
Blind zone mirror............................................................4-49
Blue Link
®center ..........................................................4-42
Brake system ..................................................................5-29
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ....................................5-32
Disc brakes wear indicator ..........................................5-30
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..............................5-34
Good braking practices................................................5-39
Parking brake ..............................................................5-30
Power brakes ..............................................................5-29
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ........................5-38
Brake/clutch fluid ..........................................................7-35
Bulb replacement ............................................................7-76
Front side marker ........................................................7-79
Front turn signal light ..................................................7-79
High mounted stop light ..............................................7-84
Interior light ................................................................7-85
License plate light ......................................................7-85
Rear combination light ................................................7-81
Side repeater light ......................................................7-80
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-2
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ..................5-9
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Index
Door locks ......................................................................4-14
Auto door lock/unlock features ..................................4-18
Central door lock switch ............................................4-17
Child-safety rear door lock..........................................4-19
Door lock button..........................................................4-16
Impact sensing door unlock system ............................4-18
Remote key ..................................................................4-14
Smart key ....................................................................4-15
Speed sensing door lock system..................................4-18
Drinks holders, see cup holders ....................................4-115
Driver selectable steering mode ....................................4-39
Driver’s air bag ..............................................................3-47
Driving assist system
Active ECO system ....................................................5-41
Driving at night ..............................................................5-49
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-51
Driving in the rain ..........................................................5-50Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with compass and
HomeLink
®system ......................................................4-43
Electric power steering (EPS) ........................................4-38
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..................................5-34
Emergency towing ..........................................................6-28
Emission control system ................................................7-94
Crankcase emission control system ............................7-94
Evaporative emission control system ..........................7-94
Exhaust emission control system ................................7-95
Engine compartment..................................................2-6, 7-2
Engine compartment panel fuse ....................................7-66
Engine coolant ................................................................7-32
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................4-54
Engine number ..................................................................8-7
Engine oil ........................................................................7-30
Engine Start/Stop button ..................................................5-9
Evaporative emission control system ............................7-94
Exhaust emission control system....................................7-95
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ................7-26
Exterior care....................................................................7-87
Exterior lights ................................................................4-72
Exterior overview
Front ..............................................................................2-2
Rear................................................................................2-3
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Index
If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly ........6-4
If the engine overheats ......................................................6-8
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing ..................6-3
If the engine stalls while driving ......................................6-3
If the engine turns over normally but doesn’t start ..........6-4
If the engine will not start ................................................6-4
If you have a flat tire ......................................................6-15
If you have a flat tire while driving ..................................6-3
Ignition key interlock system ........................................5-27
Ignition switch ..................................................................5-5
Engine Start/Stop button................................................5-9
Key ignition switch ......................................................5-5
Immobilizer system ........................................................4-12
Impact sensing door unlock system ................................4-18
Improtant safety precautions ............................................3-2
Air bag hazards..............................................................3-2
Always wear your seat belt ..........................................3-2
Control your speed ........................................................3-3
Driver distraction ..........................................................3-2
Keep your vehicle in safe condition..............................3-3
Restrain all children ......................................................3-2
In case of emergency while driving..................................6-3
Inside rearview mirror ....................................................4-42Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-51
ECO ON/OFF mode ....................................................4-59
Gauges ........................................................................4-53
Instrument panel illumination ....................................4-45
Manual transaxle shift indicator ..................................4-59
Transaxle shift indicator ..............................................4-56
Trip computer ..............................................................4-93
Warnings and indicators ..............................................4-60
Instrument panel fuse......................................................7-64
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-5
Interior care ....................................................................7-92
Interior features ............................................................4-113
Aux, USB and iPod ..................................................4-102
Clock ..........................................................................4-113
Clothes hanger ..........................................................4-117
Cup holder ................................................................4-115
Floor mat anchor(s) ..................................................4-118
Luggage net (holder) ................................................4-119
Outside temperature ..................................................4-114
Power outlet ..............................................................4-116
Sunvisor ....................................................................4-116
Interior lights ..................................................................4-78
Interior overview ..............................................................2-4
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