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vehicle, pay particular attention to
the components under the fenders
and other areas that are hidden
from view. Do a thorough job; just
dampening the accumulated mud
rather than washing it away will
accelerate corrosion rather than
prevent it. Water under high pres-
sure and steam are particularly
effective in removing accumulated
mud and corrosive materials.
When cleaning lower door panels, rocker panels and frame members,
be sure that drain holes are kept
open so that moisture can escape
and not be trapped inside to accel-
erate corrosion.Keep your garage dry
Don't park your car in a damp, poor-
ly ventilated garage. This creates a
favorable environment for corrosion.
This is particularly true if you wash
your vehicle in the garage or drive it
into the garage when it is still wet or
covered with snow, ice or mud. Even
a heated garage can contribute to
corrosion unless it is well ventilated
so moisture is dispersed.
Keep paint and trim in good condition
Scratches or chips in the finish
should be covered with "touch-up"
paint as soon as possible to reduce
the possibility of corrosion. If bare
metal is showing through, the atten-
tion of a qualified body and paint
shop is recommended.
Bird droppings are highly corrosive
and may damage painted surfaces in
just a few hours. Always remove bird
droppings as soon as possible.
Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as
perfume and cosmetic oil, from con-
tacting the interior parts because
they may cause damage or discol-
oration. If they do contact the interior
parts, wipe them off immediately.
See the instructions for the proper
way to clean vinyl.
CAUTION
Never allow water or other liq- uids to come in contact withelectrical/electronic compo-nents inside the vehicle asthis may damage them.
When cleaning leather prod- ucts (steering wheel, seatsetc.), use neutral detergentsor low alcohol content solu-tions. If you use high alcoholcontent solutions or acid/alka-line detergents, the color ofthe leather may fade or thesurface may get stripped off.

Index
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Accessing your vehicle ....................................................4-3Immobilizer System ....................................................4-12
Remote key ....................................................................4-3
Remote key precautions ................................................4-5
Smart key ......................................................................4-\
7
Smart key precautions ................................................4-11
Active ECO system ........................................................5-41
Air bag warning labels....................................................3-67
Air bags ........................................................................\
..3-45 Additional safety precautions ......................................3-66
Air bag collision sensors ............................................3-61
Air bag deployment conditions ..................................3-62
Air bag non-deployment conditions ............................3-63
Air bag warning labels ................................................3-67
Curtain air bags ..........................................................3-49
Do not install a child restraint on the front passenger seat ............................................................3-60
Driver’s air bag............................................................3-47
Occupant Classification System (OCS) ......................3-55
Passenger's front air bag ..............................................3-47
Side (impact) air bags..................................................3-48
SRS Care ....................................................................3-65\
SRS components and functions ..................................3-50
What to expect after an air bag inflates ......................3-54
Where are the air bags? ..............................................3-47
Why didn't my air bag go off in a collision ................3-60 Air cleaner ......................................................................7-\
37
Air conditioning system
Automatic climate control system ..............................4-95
Manual climate control system ..................................4-85
Antenna ........................................................................\
4-100
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-32
Appearance care..............................................................7-87 Exterior care ................................................................7-87
Interior care ................................................................7-92
Armrest (Rear seats) ......................................................3-14
Audio remote control ....................................................4-101
Audio system ................................................................4-100 Antenna......................................................................4-\
100
Audio remote control ................................................4-101
Caring for disc ..........................................................4-105
CD player ..................................................................4-115
How vehicle audio works ........................................4-103
Auto defogging system ................................................4-108
Auto door lock/unlock features ......................................4-18
Auto light position ..........................................................4-73
Automatic climate control system ..................................4-94 Air conditioning ........................................................4-100
Air conditioning refrigerant label..............................4-104
Air intake control ........................................................4-99
Automatic heating and air conditioning ......................4-95
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant ........................................4-104
Fan speed control ......................................................4-100
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Capacities (Lubricants) ....................................................3-4
Capacity/Weight ................................................................8-3
CareExterior care ................................................................7-87
Interior care ................................................................7-92
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
47
CD player ....................................................................4-115
Center console storage ..................................................4-110
Central door lock switch ................................................4-17
Certification label ............................................................8-6
Chains Tire chains ..................................................................5-53
Changing a Tire with TPMS ..........................................6-14
Check tire inflation pressure ..........................................7-49
Child restraint system (CRS) ..........................................3-34 Booster seats ................................................................3-37
Forward-facing child restraints ..................................3-37
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................3-37
Lower Anchors and Tether for Children (LATCH) System ......................................................................3-\
38
Rear-facing child seats ................................................3-36
Securing a child restraint seat with “Tether Anchor” system ........................................................................\
3-41
Securing a child restraint with the LATCH anchors system ........................................................................\
3-40
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS)..................3-35 Child-safety rear door lock ............................................4-19
Climate control air filter ................................................4-92
Climate control air filter (replacement) ..........................7-39
Clock ........................................................................\
....4-113
Clothes hanger ..............................................................4-117
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................4-51
Compact spare tire replacement ....................................7-52
Consumer information ....................................................8-8
Coolant ........................................................................\
....7-32
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................7-32
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-94
Cruise control system ....................................................5-43
Cup holder ....................................................................4-115
Curtain air bags ..............................................................3-49
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel
illumination ..................................................................4-52
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................4-51
Day/night rearview mirror ..............................................4-42
Daytime running light ....................................................4-78
Defogging (Windshield) ..............................................4-105
Defroster (Rear window) ................................................4-83
Defrosting (Windshield) ..............................................4-105
Dimensions ......................................................................8-\
2
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ..4-52
Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-51
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Index
Seats ........................................................................\
..........3-4Armrest (Rear seats) ....................................................3-14
Headrest ......................................................................3-\
15
Manual adjustment (Front seats) ..................................3-7
Power adjustment (Front seats) ....................................3-8
Rear seats ....................................................................3-12\
Safety precautions ........................................................3-5
Seat warmers ..............................................................3-19
Seatback pocket ..........................................................3-11
Shift lock system ............................................................5-25
Shift-lock release ............................................................5-26
Side (impact) air bags ....................................................3-48
Sliding armrest ..............................................................4-111
Smart key ........................................................................\
..4-7 Battery replacement ....................................................4-12
Smooth cornering............................................................5-49
Snow tires ......................................................................5-\
51
Spare tire Compact spare tire replacement ..................................7-52
Special driving conditions ..............................................5-48 Driving at night ..........................................................5-49
Driving in flooded areas ..............................................5-51
Driving in the rain ......................................................5-50
Hazardous driving conditions......................................5-48
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................5-48
Smooth cornering ........................................................5-49 Speed sensing door lock system ....................................4-18
Speedometer....................................................................4-53\
Sports mode ....................................................................5-24\
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ..................6-4
Steering wheel ................................................................4-38
Driver selectable steering mode ..................................4-39
Electric power steering (EPS) ....................................4-38
Horn ........................................................................\
....4-41
Tilt steering / Telescope steering ................................4-39
Steering wheel audio control ........................................4-101
Storage compartment ....................................................4-110 Center console storage ..............................................4-110
Glove box ..................................................................4-111
Sliding armrest ..........................................................4-111
Sunglass holder ..........................................................4-112
Sunglass holder ............................................................4-112
Sunroof........................................................................\
....4-34
Sunvisor ........................................................................\
4-116