WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper sta-
bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp-
erly latched seat could cause serious injury.
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint system.
• To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats
and use seat belts.
WARNING!
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in per-
sonal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your
vehicle:
• Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as pos-
sible.
• Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of
the vehicle to sway.
• Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of
the seatback. This could impair visibility or be-
come a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or
collision.
312 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or
PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any
driving range.
Normal Starting
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
Cycle the ignition switch to the START position and
release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start
448 STARTING AND OPERATING
Belts, Seat...............................111
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................605
B-Pillar Location ......................... .499
Brake Assist System ...................... .486
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............482
Brake Fluid ............................ .655
Brake System ........................... .481
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .481
Fluid Check .......................... .615
Master Cylinder ....................... .615
Warning Light ........................ .323
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................459
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................168
Bulb Replacement ........................ .637
Bulbs, Light .............................113
Camera, Rear ........................... .274
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .651Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................ .539
Oil (Engine) .......................... .589
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................613
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................110
Cargo Area Features ...................... .310
Cargo Compartment ...................... .310
Car Washes ............................ .620
Cellular Phone .......................... .399
Certification Label ........................ .542
Chains, Tire ............................ .516
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .562
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .494
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .592
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............109
Checks, Safety .......................... .109
Child Restraint ............................86
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................91
676 INDEX
Center Seat LATCH..................... .100
Child Restraints .........................86
Child Seat Installation ....................103
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......101
Infants And Child Restraints ................89
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint . . . .100
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt ............................. .102
LATCH Positions ........................95
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............98
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......94
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........89
Seating Positions ........................93
Using The Top Tether Anchorage ............106
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .531
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .621
Climate Control ......................... .400Coin Holder
............................ .306
Cold Weather Operation ....................449
Compact Spare Tire ........................511
Console, Floor .......................... .306
Console, Overhead ....................... .277
Contract, Service ......................... .667
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........613
Cooling System .......................... .609
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............611
Coolant Capacity ...................... .651
Coolant Level ......................... .614
Disposal of Used Coolant .................613
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................610
Inspection ........................... .609
Points to Remember .....................614
Pressure Cap ......................... .613
Radiator Cap ......................... .613
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............610
Corrosion Protection ...................... .619
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Cruise Control (Speed Control)................182
Cupholders ............................ .303
Customer Assistance ...................... .665
Data Recorder, Event .......................85
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............169
Daytime Running Lights ....................163
Dealer Service ........................... .593
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................46
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................45
Defroster, Rear Window .....................314
Defroster, Windshield ......................111
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................591
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................166
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .595
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................584
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................613Door Locks
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......34
Door Locks ............................24
KeyFob...............................31
Key Fob Emergency Key ...................25
Manual Door Locks ......................31
Power Door Locks .......................32
Remote ...............................31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................31
Door Locks, Automatic ......................33
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .281
Driver Information Display (DID) Controls ............................. .356
Display ............................. .356
Driver Information Display (DID) ............356
Instrument Cluster ..................... .356
Messages ............................ .346
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... .146
678 INDEX
High Beam........................... .166
High Beam Indicator .....................329
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............166
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .159
Intensity Control ....................... .168
Interior ............................. .168
License ............................. .650
Lights On Reminder .....................163
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........329
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........169
Passing ............................. .166
Reading ............................. .166
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .325
Security Alarm ........................ .331
Service .............................. .639
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .329
Side Marker .......................... .642
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............326Traction Control
....................... .491
Turn Signal ............................113
Vanity Mirror ......................... .132
Loading Vehicle ......................... .542
Tires ............................... .499
Locks ..................................31
Automatic Door .........................33
Auto Unlock ...........................34
Child Protection .........................34
Door .................................31
Power Door ............................32
Low Tire Pressure System ...................519
Lubrication, Body ........................ .605
Lug Nuts .............................. .550
Maintenance Free Battery ....................599
Maintenance Procedures ....................594
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .658
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......329
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INDEX 685
Replacement Parts........................ .593
Replacement Tires ........................ .515
Reporting Safety Defects ....................669
Restraint, Head .......................... .149
Restraints, Child ...........................86
Restraints, Occupant ........................47
Rotation, Tires .......................... .518
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................111
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................113
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................669
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................110
Safety Information, Tire .....................493
Safety Tips ............................. .109
Schedule, Maintenance .....................658
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......55
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........58
BeltAlert® .............................48 Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
.......60
Energy Management Feature ................57
Engage The Automatic Locking Mode .........59
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................53
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................50
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............55
Pregnant Women ........................57
Seat Belt Extender .......................56
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................57
Seat Belt Reminder .......................49
Seat Belt System .........................47
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .625
Seat Belt Reminder .........................49
Seat Belts ................................48
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................55
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........55
And Pregnant Women .....................57
Child Restraint ..........................86
Extender ..............................56
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INDEX 689