NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no
data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties,
such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally
identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties,
such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information
if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if
available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seats rather than in the front.
Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small
children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted
for ignoring it.
NOTE:
• For additional information, refer to www.Seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK (1-866-732-8243 ).
• Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
LATCH – Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (Four Door Models)
• Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH,which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
• The rear outboard seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors. The rear center seating position has a top tether anchor only.
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Tether Anchorage Weight Limit
Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child
restraint, up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR:
1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the beltpath of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
2. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
3. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.
4. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to
retract back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking
sound. This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
5. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able to pull out any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step.
6. Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the
vehicle seat.
7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap.
See below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any
direction.
Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat
Belt):
When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap,
up to the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the
lower anchors or the vehicle seat belt.
Tether Strap Installation
1. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between theanchor and the child seat.
2. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and
between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the
tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.
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3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage andremove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
WARNING!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectileinside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could
become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you
are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in
your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.
• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child
12 years or younger, including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.
• Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to
failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or
child restraint.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and
possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the
child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap
does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in
the strap.
Tether Strap Mounting (Two-Door Models)Tether Strap Mounting (Four-Door Models)
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HEATED SEATS
On some models, the front driver and passenger seats may be equipped with heaters
in both the seat cushions and seatbacks.
There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver and passenger to operate the
seats independently. The controls for each seat are located on a switch bank near the
bottom center of the instrument panel.
You can choose from HI, LO or OFF heat
settings. Amber indicator lights in each
switch indicate the level of heat in use.
Two indicator lights will illuminate for HI,
one for LO and none for OFF.
Push the switch once to select HI-level
heating. Push the switch a second time to
select LO-level heating. Push the switch
a third time to shut the heating elements
OFF.
When the HI-level setting is selected, the
heater will provide a boosted heat level
during the initial stages of operation.
Then, the heat output will drop to the
normal HI-level. If the HI-level setting is
selected, the system will automatically switch to LO-level after approximately 30
minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the number of illuminated LEDs
changes from two to one, indicating the change. The LO-level setting will turn OFF
automatically after approximately 30 minutes.
NOTE:
When a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age,chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.
It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods
of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in
a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased
surface temperature of the seat.
Front Heated Seat Switches
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and
axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles
(100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy
conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. Refer to “Maintaining Your
Vehicle,” for the recommended viscosity and quality grades.
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers)
of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER
Headlights And Parking Lights
Turn the end of the multifunction lever to
the first detent for parking light opera-
tion. Turn to the second detent for head-
light operation.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the center portion of the leverto the extreme bottom position to fully
dim the instrument panel lights and
prevent the interior lights from illumi-
nating when a door is opened.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the
instrument panel lights when the park-
ing lights or headlights are on.
Multifunction Lever
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5. Push the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save the changes.
6. Push any button/knob or wait five seconds to exit.
Equalizer, Balance And Fade
1. Push the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and “BASS” will display.
2. Rotate the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to select the desired setting.
3. Continue pushing the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to display and set “MIDRANGE,” “TREBLE,” “BALANCE” and “FADE.”
Radio Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
•
Push the seek up or down button to seek through radio stations in AM or FM bands.
• Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping.
Store Radio Presets Manually
• Tune to the desired station.
• Push the SET/RND or SET (depending on the radio) button once and SET 1 willshow in the display. Then select a preset button (1–6).
• A second station may be added to each push button. Push the SET/RND or SET (depending on the radio) button twice and SET 2 will show in the display. Then
select a preset button (1–6).
CD/DISC Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Push to seek through CD tracks.
• Hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping.
SET/RND Or RND (Depending On Radio) Button (Random Play)
• Push this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play.
• This feature plays the selections on the CD in random order to provide aninteresting change of pace.
Audio Jack Operation
The AUX/Audio Jack provides a means to connect a portable audio device, such as an
MP3 player or an iPod, to the vehicle’s sound system. This requires the use of a 3.5
mm stereo audio patch cable.
• Pushing the AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the Audio Jackis connected, allowing the music from your portable device to play through the
vehicle's speakers.
The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons, not the
buttons on the radio. However, the volume may be controlled using the radio or
portable device.
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Clock Setting
1. Push and hold the TIME button until the hours blink.
2. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the hours.
3. Push the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until the minutes begin to blink.
4. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the minutes.
5. Push the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save the changes.
6. Push any button/knob or wait five seconds to exit.
Equalizer, Balance And Fade
1. Push the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and “BASS” will display.
2. Rotate the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to select the desired setting.
3. Continue pushing the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to display and set “MIDRANGE,” “TREBLE,” “BALANCE” and “FADE.”
Radio Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
•
Push the seek up or down button to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT
bands.
• Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping.
Store Radio Presets Manually
• Tune to the desired station.
• Push the SET/RND or SET (depending on the radio) button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select a preset button (1–6).
•
A second station may be added to each push button. Push the SET/RND or SET
(depending on the radio) button twice and SET 2 will show in the display. Then select
a preset button (1–6).
Music Type
NOTE:
The Music Type function only operates when in FM mode.
•
Push the MUSIC TYPE button to activate this mode. Push the MUSIC TYPE button
again or turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to select the desired music type (Adult
Hits, Country, Jazz, Oldies, Rock, etc.).
• When a music type is chosen and the Music type is displayed, Push either SEEK
button and the radio will only search for stations with the selected music type.
SETUP Button
• Pushing the SETUP button allows you to select between items that are available in that particular mode.
• Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to select an entry and make changes.
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Clock Setting
1. Push and hold the TIME button until the hours blink.
2. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the hours.
3. Push the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until the minutes begin to blink.
4. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the minutes.
5. Push the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save the changes.
6. Push any button/knob or wait five seconds to exit.
Equalizer, Balance And Fade
1. Push the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and “BASS” will display.
2. Rotate the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to select the desired setting.
3. Continue pushing the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to display and set “MIDRANGE,” “TREBLE,” “BALANCE” and “FADE.”
Radio Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Push the seek up or down button to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SATbands.
• Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping.
Store Radio Presets Manually
• Tune to the desired station
• Push the SET button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).
• A second station may be added to each push button. Push the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).
Music Type
NOTE:
The Music Type function only operates when in FM mode.
• Push the MUSIC TYPE button to activate this mode. Push the MUSIC TYPE button again or turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to select the desired music type
(Adult Hits, Country, Jazz, Oldies, Rock, etc.).
• Once a music type is chosen and the music type is displayed, push the SEEK button and the radio will only search for stations with the selected music type.
SETUP Button
• Pushing the SETUP button allows you to select between items that are available in that particular mode.
• Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to select an entry and make changes.
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