Safety features of your vehicle
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2-way lumbar support (for driver’s seat)
1. Press the front portion of the switch to increase support or the
rear portion of the switch to
decrease support.
2. Release the switch once it reach- es the desired position.
Front seat adjustment - power
(if equipped)
The front seat can be adjusted by
using the control knobs located on
the outside of the seat cushion.
Before driving, adjust the seat to the
proper position so as to easily con-
trol the steering wheel, pedals and
switches on the instrument panel.
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WARNING
The power seat is operable with
the ignition OFF.
Therefore, children should never
be left unattended in the vehicle.
CAUTION
The power seat is driven by anelectric motor. Stop operatingonce the adjustment is com-pleted. Excessive operationmay damage the electricalequipment.
When in operation, the power seat consumes a large amountof electrical power. To preventunnecessary battery drain,don’t adjust the power seatlonger than necessary whilethe engine is not running.
Do not operate two or more power seat control knobs at thesame time. Doing so may resultin power seat motor or electri-cal component malfunction.
Driving your vehicle
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Driving with a trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Before setting
out for the open road, you must get to
know your trailer. Acquaint yourself
with the feel of handling and braking
with the added weight of the trailer.
And always keep in mind that the
vehicle you are driving is now a good
deal longer and not nearly so respon-
sive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer
hitch and platform, safety chains,
electrical connector(s), lights, tires
and mirror adjustment. If the trailer
has electric brakes, start your vehicle
and trailer moving and then apply the
trailer brake controller by hand to be
sure the brakes are working. This lets
you check your electrical connection
at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally
to be sure that the load is secure,
and that the lights and any trailer
brakes are still working.
Following distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when
driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations
that require heavy braking and sud-
den turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance
up ahead when you’re towing a trail-
er. And, because of the increased
vehicle length, you’ll need to go
much farther beyond the passed
vehicle before you can return to your
lane. Due to the added load to the
engine when going uphill the vehicle
may also take longer to pass than it
would on flat ground.
Backing up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trail-
er to the left, just move your hand to
the left. To move the trailer to the right,
move your hand to the right. Always
back up slowly and, if possible, have
someone guide you.
Making turns
When you’re turning with a trailer,
make wider turns than normal. Do
this so your trailer won’t strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees,
or other objects near the edge of the
road. Avoid jerky or sudden maneu-
vers. Signal well in advance before
turning or lane changes.
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Index
Jack and tools ............................................................6-20
Jack label ...................................................................6-29
Removing and storing the spare tire .........................6-21
Floor mat anchor(s) ....................................................4-155
Fluid Brakes fluid ...............................................................7-35
Washer fluid ..............................................................7-37
Folding Key ....................................................................4-4
Folding the rear seat .....................................................3-21
Front fog light .............................................................4-116
Front seat adjustment - Manual ......................................3-5
Front seat adjustment - power ........................................3-6
Fuel Economy ...............................................................4-91
Fuel filler lid .................................................................4-43 Emergency fuel filer door release .............................4-46
Fuel Gauge....................................................................4-74\
Fuel requirements ...........................................................1-3
Fuse switch ...................................................................7-64
Fuse/relay panel description .........................................7-66
Fuses ........................................................................\
.....7-62 Engine compartment panel fuse ......................7-64, 7-70
Fuse switch ................................................................7-64
Fuse/relay panel description......................................7-66
Instrument panel fuse ................................................7-63
Main fuse...................................................................7-65
Multi fuse ..................................................................7-65 Gauges ........................................................................\
..4-73
Glove box ...................................................................4-147\
Glove box lamp ..........................................................4-122
Good braking practices .................................................5-43
Good driving practices .................................................5-19
Gross vehicle weight ......................................................8-5
Hazard warning flasher...............................................4-110
Hazardous driving conditions .......................................5-59
Headlamp delay ..........................................................4-111
Headlamp welcome ....................................................4-123
Headlight bulb replacement..........................................7-74
Headlight position.......................................................4-113
Headrest(3rd row) .........................................................3-18
Headrest(front)..............................................................3-10
Headrest(rear) ...............................................................3-17
Heated steering wheel...................................................4-55
Height adjustment (Front) ............................................3-30
High beam operation ..................................................4-114
Highway driving ...........................................................5-63
Hill-start assist control (HAC) .....................................5-42
Hood ........................................................................\
.....4-41
Horn ........................................................................\
......4-55
How to use this manual ..................................................1-2G
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Index
Seat belts .......................................................................3\
-27Care of seat belts .......................................................3-39
Height adjustment (Front) .........................................3-30
Pre-tensioner seat belt ...............................................3-33
Seat belt precautions .................................................3-36
Seat belt warning.......................................................3-28
Seat warmer (Rear seat) ...............................................3-19
Seat warmer(front)........................................................3-13
Seatback pocket ............................................................3-15
Seats ........................................................................\
........3-2 Armrest (Rear seat) ...................................................3-19
Driver position memory system ..................................3-8
Folding the rear seat ..................................................3-21
Front seat adjustment - Manual ..................................3-5
Front seat adjustment - power .....................................3-6
Headrest(3rd row) .....................................................3-18
Headrest(front) ..........................................................3-10
Headrest(rear) ............................................................3-17
Rear seat adjustment .................................................3-15
Seat warmer (Rear seat) ............................................3-19
Seat warmer(front) ....................................................3-13
Seatback pocket.........................................................3-15
Service Mode ................................................................4-78
Shift-lock override ........................................................5-18
Side curtain .................................................................4-159
Side impact air bag .......................................................3-67
Smart key ......................................................................4-\
10
Smooth cornering .........................................................5-61 Snow tires .....................................................................5-6\
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Spare tire
Changing tires ...........................................................6-23
Removing and storing the spare tire .........................6-21
Special driving conditions ............................................5-59 Driving at night .........................................................5-61
Driving in flooded areas............................................5-63
Driving in the rain .....................................................5-62
Driving off-road ........................................................5-63
Hazardous driving conditions ...................................5-59
Highway driving........................................................5-63
Reducing the risk of a rollover .................................5-59
Rocking the vehicle...................................................5-60
Smooth cornering ......................................................5-61
Speedometer .................................................................4-73
Sports mode ..................................................................5-17
SRS components and functions ....................................3-50
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start .................6-4
Steering wheel ..............................................................4-53 Driver selectable steering mode ................................4-56
Electric power steering (EPS) ...................................4-53
Heated steering wheel ...............................................4-55
Horn........................................................................\
...4-55
Power steering ...........................................................4-53
Tilt & telescopic steering ..........................................4-54