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Maintenance
APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
High-pressure washing
When using high-pressure wash-ers, make sure to maintain suffi-
cient distance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive
pressure can lead to component
damage or water penetration.
Do not spray the camera, sensors or its surrounding area directly with
a high pressure washer. Shock
applied from high pressure water
may cause the device to not oper-
ate normally.
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or plastic covers)or
connectors as they may be dam-
aged if they come into contact with
high pressure water.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign
materials. Make sure the drain holes
in the lower edges of the doors and
rocker panels are kept clear and
clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain
water may not completely remove all
these deposits. A mild soap, safe for
use on painted surfaces, should be
used. After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the fin-
ish.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water before getting on the
road. If braking performance is
impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.

Maintenance
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Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may
collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, acceler-
ated rusting can occur on underbody
parts such as the fuel lines, frame,
floor pan and exhaust system, even
though they have been treated with
rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-
body and wheel openings with luke-
warm or cold water once a month,
after off-road driving and at the end
of each winter. Pay special attention
to these areas because it is difficult
to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have
drain holes that should not be
allowed to clog with dirt; trapped
water in these areas can cause rust-
ing.
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated
with a clear protective finish.WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.
CAUTION
Do not use abrasive cleaner,
polishing compound, solvent,or wire brushes on aluminumwheels.
Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neu- tral detergent, and rinse thor-oughly with water. Also, cleanthe wheels after driving onsalted roads.
Do not wash the wheels with high-speed car wash brushes.
Do not use any cleaners con- taining acid or alkaline or aciddetergents.

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 ..............................4-94
Manual climate control system ..................................4-84
Antenna ........................................................................\
4-120
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-32
Appearance care..............................................................7-87 Exterior care ................................................................7-87
Interior care ................................................................7-93
Armrest (Rear seats) ......................................................3-14
Audio remote control ....................................................4-121
Audio system ................................................................4-120 Antenna......................................................................4-\
120
Audio remote control ................................................4-121
Caring for disc ..........................................................4-125
CD player ................................................................4-135
How vehicle audio works ........................................4-122
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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Index
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Flat tireChanging tires..............................................................6-16
Jack and tools ..............................................................6-15
Spare tire......................................................................6-\
15
Tire Mobility Kit ........................................................6-22
Floor mat anchor(s) ......................................................4-118
Fluid Brake/clutch fluid ........................................................7-35
Washer fluid ................................................................7-36
Fog light (front) ..............................................................4-76
Front lamps ....................................................................4-79\
Front seat ........................................................................\
..3-6
Fuel filler door ................................................................4-31
Fuel Gauge ......................................................................4-\
54
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3
Fuses ........................................................................\
......7-63 Engine compartment panel fuse ..................................7-66
Fuse/relay panel description ........................................7-68
Instrument panel fuse ..................................................7-64
Main fuse ....................................................................7-66\
Memory fuse................................................................7-65
Multi fuse ....................................................................7-67\
Gauges ........................................................................\
....4-53
Glove box ......................................................................4-\
111
Hazard warning flasher ....................................................6-2
Hazardous driving conditions ........................................5-48
Headlight bulb replacement ............................................7-76
Headlight escort function................................................4-77
Headlight position ..........................................................4-73
Headrest ........................................................................\
..3-15
Heater
Automatic climate control system ..............................4-94
Manual climate control system ..................................4-84
Height adjustment ..........................................................3-23
High beam operation ......................................................4-74
High mounted stop light replacement ............................7-84
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ....................................5-39
Hood........................................................................\
........4-29
Horn ........................................................................\
........4-41
How to use this manual ....................................................1-2
How vehicle audio works ............................................4-122
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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 ..................................................................5-5Engine 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 ....................................................4-42 Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-51
ECO ON/OFF mode ....................................................4-59
Gauges ........................................................................\
4-53
Instrument panel illumination ....................................4-52
Manual transaxle shift indicator ..................................4-59
Transaxle shift indicator ..............................................4-56
Trip computer ..............................................................4-56
Warnings and indicators ..............................................4-60
Instrument panel fuse......................................................7-64
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-5
Interior care ....................................................................7-93\
Interior features ............................................................4-113 Aux, USB and iPod ..................................................4-122
Clock ........................................................................\
..4-113
Clothes hanger ..........................................................4-117
Cup holder ................................................................4-115
Floor mat anchor(s) ..................................................4-118
Outside temperature ..................................................4-114
Power outlet ..............................................................4-116
Sunvisor ....................................................................4-116
Interior lights ..................................................................4-78
Interior overview ..............................................................2-4
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Index
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Rear combination light replacement ..............................7-81
Rear seat........................................................................\
..3-12
Rearview camera ............................................................4-71
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ..................7-48
Recommended lubricants and capacities ..........................8-4Recommended SAE viscosity number ..........................8-5
Refrigerant label ..............................................................8-7
Remote key ......................................................................4-\
3 Battery replacement ......................................................4-6
Removable towing hook ................................................6-29
Replacement light bulb ..................................................7-76
Reporting safety defects ..................................................8-9
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-48
Room lamp......................................................................4-\
79
Rotation (Tire) ................................................................7-50 Scheduled maintenance service ........................................7-8
Seat belt warning light ....................................................3-22
Seat belts ........................................................................\
3-21
Additional seat belt safety precautions ......................3-29
Care of seat belts ........................................................3-32
Do not lie down ..........................................................3-32
Emergency Fastening Device (EFD) ..........................3-27
Height adjustment........................................................3-23
Keep belts clean and dry ............................................3-32
One person per belt ....................................................3-31
Passenger’s 3-point system with combination locking retractor ........................................................3-25
Periodic inspection ......................................................3-32
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................3-27
Retractor Pre-tensioner ................................................3-27
Seat belt restraint system ............................................3-23
Seat belt safety precautions ........................................3-21
Seat belt use and children............................................3-30
Seat belt warning light ................................................3-22
Seat Belt-Driver’s 3-point system with emergency locking retractor ........................................................3-23
Transporting an injured person....................................3-31
When to replace seat belts ..........................................3-33
Seat warmers ..................................................................3-19
Seatback pocket ..............................................................3-11
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