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Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the maintenance message in the
multi-information display, replace the brake fluid
every 3 years.
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles
(256,000 km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder MessageSystem Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main
Item
*1: If the message
Maintenance Due Now does not appear more than 12 months after the display
is reset, change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column on page 593.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*4: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under
-20°F, -29°C), or towing a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.) / 100,000 km (Canada).
*5: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of mechanical (Shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions,
have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid and transfer fluid*
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*4
●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid*, *5
* Not available on all models

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Index
Automatic Transmission........................... 425
Creeping ................................................. 425
Fluid ........................................................ 521
Kickdown ................................................ 425
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 568
Shift Lever Operation ............................... 427
Shifting.................................................... 426
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 200
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 104
B
Battery....................................................... 540
Charging System Indicator ................. 73, 571
Jump Starting .......................................... 565
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 540
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 541
Bed Lights .................................................. 184
Indicator .................................................... 88
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 33
Beverage Holders ...................................... 173
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........ 470
Indicator .................................................... 85
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 219, 274
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 337, 362
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 67
Brake System ............................................. 474
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 476
Brake Assist System ................................. 477
Brake System Indicator............................... 72
Fluid ........................................................ 522 Foot Brake............................................... 475
Indicator............................................ 72, 573
Parking Brake .......................................... 474
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ................ 72
Brake System Indicator (Red) ..................... 72
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 155
Bulb Replacement .................................... 523
Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker
Light...................................................... 527
Daytime Running Light and Parking
Light...................................................... 525
Front Side Marker Light ........................... 525
Front Turn Signal/Parking and Fog Light...................................................... 526
Headlights ............................................... 523
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 528
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 528
Rear Turn Signal and Back-Up Light ......... 527
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light...................................................... 526
Bulb Specifications ................................... 586
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 68
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 185
Carrying Cargo ......................... 397, 399, 402
CD Player ................................................... 259
Certification Label .................................... 588
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 523
Charging System Indicator ................. 73, 571Child Safety
................................................ 53
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 121
Emergency Trunk Opener........................ 130
Child Seat ................................................... 53
Booster Seats ............................................ 67
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 55
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 56
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 61
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ........................................................ 58
Larger Children ......................................... 66
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 55
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 57
Using a Tether .......................................... 63
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 121
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 545
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 543
Climate Control System ........................... 186
Changing the Mode................................ 186
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 187
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 542
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 187
Sensors ................................................... 192
Synchronized Mode ................................ 189
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 186
Clock ......................................................... 108
Coat Hook ................................................ 176

600
Index
F
Features..................................................... 197
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 542
Oil ........................................................... 517
Flat Tire ..................................................... 553
Floor Mats ................................................. 544
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 521
Brake ....................................................... 522
Engine Coolant ........................................ 519
Windshield Washer .................................. 522
FM/AM Radio .................................... 211, 247
Fog Lights .................................................. 147
Indicator .................................................... 79
Folding Up the Rear Seat ......................... 164
Foot Brake ................................................. 475
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 43
Front Seats ................................................ 161
Adjusting ................................................. 161
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 434
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 498
Economy ................................................. 501
Gauge ..................................................... 101
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 105
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 75
Range ...................................................... 105
Recommendation .................................... 498
Refueling ................................................. 498
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 501 Fuel Fill Door
...................................... 21, 499
Unable to Unlock .................................... 581
Fuses .......................................................... 575
Inspecting and Changing......................... 579
Locations................................. 575, 577, 578
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 501
Gauge ..................................................... 101
Information ............................................. 498
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 105
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 75
Refueling................................................. 498
Gauges ...................................................... 101
Glass (care) ................................................ 547
Glove Box .................................................. 171
H
Halogen Bulbs .......................................... 523
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 551
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 337, 362
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History .................................... 351, 375
Caller’s ID Information............................. 349
Displaying Messages................................ 389
HFL Buttons..................................... 337, 362
HFL Menus ...................................... 339, 365
HFL Status Display ........................... 338, 364 In Case of Emergency ............................. 393
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 338, 364
Making a Call ................................. 356, 383
Options During a Call...................... 361, 386
Phone Setup ................................... 343, 370
Phonebook Phonetic M
odification........... 379
Receiving a Call............................... 360, 386
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail ............. 387
Ring Tone ....................................... 349, 374
Selecting a Mail Account......................... 388
Speed Dial ...................................... 352, 376
To Clear the System ................................ 350
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail Options ................................................. 373
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Hazard Warning Indicator ......................... 78
HD Radio
TM............................................... 247
Head Restraints ................................ 166, 167
Headlights ................................................ 144
Aiming.................................................... 523
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 149
Automatic Operation .............................. 145
Dimming......................................... 144, 148
Operating ............................................... 144
Heated Door Mirrors ............................... 154
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 178
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 154
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 178
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 179, 180, 181