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Driving your vehicle
For smooth operation, depress thebrake pedal when shifting from N(Neutral) to a forward or reverse gear.
When stopped on an upgrade, do not
hold the vehicle with engine power.
Use the service brake or the parking
brake.
Transaxle ranges
The indicator in the instrument clus-
ter displays the shift lever position
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into P (Park). This
position locks the transaxle and pre-
vents the drive wheels from rotating.
WARNING- Automatic
transaxle
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position; then
set the parking brake fully and
shut the engine off. Always
make sure the shift lever is
latched in the P (Park) position
and set the parking brake fully.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement can occur if these
precautions are not followed,
which could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION - Transaxle
To avoid damage to your transaxle, do not acceleratethe engine in R (Reverse) orany forward gear position withthe brakes on.
The transaxle may be dam- aged if you shift into P (Park)while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion will cause
the drive wheels to lock which
will cause you to lose control
of the vehicle.
Do not use the P (Park) posi- tion in place of the parking
brake. Always make sure the
shift lever is latched in the P
(Park) position and set the
parking brake fully.
Never leave a child unattend- ed in a vehicle.

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Certification label
The certification label is located on
the driver's door sill at the center pillar.
This label shows the maximum allow-
able weight of the fully loaded vehi-
cle. This is called the GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR
includes the weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, fuel and cargo.
This label also tells you the maxi-
mum weight that can be supported
by the front and rear axles, called
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your
front and rear axles, you need to go to
a weigh station and weigh your vehi-
cle. Your dealer can help you with this.
Be sure to spread out your load equal-
ly on both sides of the centerline.
The label will help you decide how
much cargo and installed equipment
your vehicle can carry.
If you carry items inside your vehicle -
like suitcases, tools, packages, or
anything else - they are moving as
fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash,
the items will keep going and can
cause an injury if they strike the driv-
er or a passenger.
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WARNING - Overloading
Never exceed the GVWR for your
vehicle, the GAWR for either the
front or rear axle and vehicle
capacity weight. Exceeding
these ratings can affect your
vehicle’s handling and braking
ability, and cause an accident.
WARNING - Overloading
Do not overload your vehicle.
Overloading your vehicle can
cause heat buildup in your vehi-
cle's tires and possible tire failure,
increased stopping distances and
poor vehicle handling-all of which
may result in a crash.
CAUTION
Overloading your vehicle may cause damage. Repairs wouldnot be covered by your warranty.Do not overload your vehicle.
WARNING - Loose cargo
Do not travel with unsecured
objects in the passenger com-
partment of your vehicle (e.g.
suit cases or unsecured child
seats). These items may strike
and injure occupants during a
sudden stop or crash.

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Index
Bulb replacement, see light bulbs..................................7-63
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-2
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ................5-5
California perchlorate notice ........................................7-82
Capacities (Lubricants) ....................................................8-5
CareExterior care ..............................................................7-72
Interior care ..............................................................7-78
Tire care ....................................................................7-37\
Cargo capacity ..............................................................5-84
Cargo weight ..................................................................5-87
Center console storage ................................................4-137
Central door lock switch................................................4-17
Certification label ..................................................5-85, 8-7
Chains Tire chains ................................................................5-79
Changing tires ................................................................6-14
Checking tire inflation pressure ....................................7-38
Child restraint system ....................................................3-28 Lower anchor ............................................................3-34
Seat belt ....................................................................3-30\
Tether anchor system ................................................3-33
Child-protector rear door lock ......................................4-18
Climate control air filter ..................................4-123, 4-133
Climate control air filter replacement............................7-30
Clock (Digital) ............................................................4-142 Clothes hanger ............................................................4-143
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ..............4-58
Compact spare tire ........................................................6-18
Compact spare tire replacement ....................................7-41
Coolant ........................................................................\
..7-24
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................7-24
Crankcase emission control system ..............................7-79
Cruise control system ....................................................5-38
Cup holder ..................................................................4-139
Cup holder (rear) ..........................................................3-15
Curtain air bag ..............................................................3-51
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel
illumination ................................................................4-59
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ................................4-58
Daytime running light (DRL) ......................................4-101
Defogging (Windshield) ..............................................4-135
Defogging logic (Windshield) ....................................4-137
Defroster (Rear window) ............................................4-112
Defrosting (Windshield) ..............................................4-136
Digital clock ................................................................4-142
Dimensions ......................................................................8-\
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Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ................................................................4-59
Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-58
Door courtesy lamp ....................................................4-111
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Index
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Door locks......................................................................4-\
15Central door lock switch ..........................................4-17
Child-protector rear door lock ..................................4-18
Drinks holders, see cup holders ..................................4-139
Driver position memory system ..................................4-41 Easy access function ................................................4-42
Driver's 3-point seat belt ................................................3-19
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ............................3-47
Driving at night ..............................................................5-76
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-77
Driving in the rain..........................................................5-77
Economical operation ....................................................5-73
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with
HomeLink
®system and compass ..............................4-46
Electronic power steering (EPS)....................................4-43
Electronic parking brake (EPB) ....................................5-19
Electronic stability control (ESC) ................................5-30
Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5 Jump starting ..............................................................6-5
Push starting ................................................................6-6
Emergency towing ........................................................6-22
Emergency trunk safety release ....................................4-20
Emergency while driving ................................................6-3 Emission control system ................................................7-79
Crankcase emission control system ..........................7-79
Evaporative emission control system ........................7-79
Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-80
Engine (Specification) ....................................................8-2
Engine compartment ................................................2-6, 7-3
Engine compartment fuse replacement ........................7-53
Engine coolant ..............................................................7-24
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................4-60
Engine number ................................................................8-8
Engine oil ......................................................................7-\
23
Engine overheat ..............................................................6-7
Engine start/stop button ..................................................5-5
Engine will not start ........................................................6-4
Evaporative emission control system ............................7-79
Exhaust emission control system ..................................7-80
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............7-20
Exterior care ..................................................................7-72
Exterior overview (front) ................................................2-2
Exterior overview (rear) ..................................................2-3
Flat tire ........................................................................\
..6-13 Changing tires ..........................................................6-14
Compact spare tire ....................................................6-18
Jack and tools ............................................................6-13
Removing and storing the spare tire ........................6-14
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