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Driving your vehicle
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Overloading your vehicle may
cause damage. Repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Do
not overload your vehicle.We do not recommend using this
vehicle for trailer towing.
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If you carry items inside your
vehicle (e.g., 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 driver or a passenger.
Put items in the cargo area of
your vehicle. Try to spread the
weight evenly.
Do not stack items, like suit-
cases, inside the vehicle
above the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured
child restraint in your vehicle.
When you carry something
inside the vehicle, secure it.
WARNING

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Maintenance
Tire Terminology and
Definitions
Air Pressure
The amount of air inside the tire
pressing outward on the tire. Air
pressure is expressed in pounds per
square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight
This means the combined weight of
optional accessories. Some exam-
ples of optional accessories are
automatic transmission, power
seats, and air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
The relationship of a tire's height to
its width.
Belt
A rubber coated layer of cords that is
located between the plies and the
tread. Cords may be made from steel
or other reinforcing materials.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires
wrapped by steel cords that hold the
tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire
A pneumatic tire in which the plies
are laid at alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline of the
tread.
Cold Tire Pressure
The amount of air pressure in a tire,
measured in pounds per square inch
(psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire
has built up heat from driving.
Curb Weight
This means the weight of a motor
vehicle with standard and optional
equipment including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but
without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings
A code molded into the sidewall of a
tire signifying that the tire is in com-
pliance with the U.S. Department of
Transportation motor vehicle safety
standards. The DOT code includes
the Tire Identification Number (TIN),
an alphanumeric designator which
can also identify the tire manufactur-
er, production plant, brand and date
of production.

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Maintenance
Interior Care
Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as
perfume and cosmetic oil, from con-
tacting the interior parts because
they may cause damage or discol-
oration. If they do contact the interior
parts, wipe them off immediately.
See the instructions for the proper
way to clean vinyl.
Cleaning the upholstery andinterior trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from
vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a
vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fab-
ric with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu-
tion recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Remove fresh spots imme-
diately with a fabric spot cleaner. If
fresh spots do not receive immediate
attention, the fabric can be stained
and its color can be affected. Also, its
fire-resistant properties can be
reduced if the material is not proper-
ly maintained.
Cleaning the seat belt webbing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow
the instructions provided with the
soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the
webbing because this may weaken
the seat belt.
Cleaning the interior windowglass
If the interior glass surfaces of the
vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-
ered with an oily, greasy or waxy
film), they should be cleaned with
glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the glass cleaner container.
Using anything but recom-
mended cleaners and proce-
dures may affect the fabric's
appearance and fire-resistant
properties.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the
inside of the rear window. This
may result in damage to the rear
window defroster grid.
CAUTION
Never allow water or other liq-
uids to come in contact with
electrical/electronic compo-
nents inside the vehicle as
this may damage them.
When cleaning leather prod-
ucts (steering wheel, seats
etc.), use neutral detergents
or low alcohol content solu-
tions. If you use high alcohol
content solutions or acid/
alkaline detergents, the color
of the leather may fade or the
surface may get stripped off.
CAUTION

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Accessing your vehicle .....................................................3-4Immobilizer System ...................................................3-13
Remote key...................................................................3-4
Remote key precautions ...............................................3-6
Smart key......................................................................3-\
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Smart key precautions ................................................3-11
AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) .....................3-114
Air bag warning labels....................................................2-69
Air bags ........................................................................\
...2-46 Additional safety precautions .....................................2-68
Air bag collision sensors ............................................2-62
Air bag inflation conditions .......................................2-64
Air bag non-inflation conditions ................................2-65
Air bag warning labels ...............................................2-69
Curtain air bags ..........................................................2-50
Do not install a child restraint on the front passenger seat..........................................................2-61
Driver's air bag ...........................................................2-48
Driver's knee airbag....................................................2-48
How does the air bags system operate? .....................2-51
Occupant classification system (OCS) .......................2-57
Passenger's front air bag.............................................2-48
Side air bags ...............................................................2-49
SRS Care ....................................................................2-67\
SRS components and functions..................................2-50 What to expect after an air bag inflates .....................2-56
Where are the air bags? ..............................................2-48
Why didn't my air bag go off in a collision ...............2-62
Air cleaner.......................................................................7\
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Air conditioning system specification ..............................8-6
Airconditioning system Automatic climate control system............................3-133
Manual climate control system ................................3-123
Antenna ........................................................................\
.....4-2
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .......................................5-30
Appearance care..............................................................7-89 Exterior care ...............................................................7-89
Interior care ................................................................7-95
Armrest (Rear seats) .......................................................2-14
Audio remote control ........................................................4-3
Audio system Audio remote control ...................................................4-3
Auto defogging system .................................................3-148
Auto door lock/unlock features ......................................3-17 Impact sensing door unlock .......................................3-17
Shift lever auto door lock ...........................................3-17
Speed sensing door lock .............................................3-17
Auto light position ........................................................3-108
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Bulb replacementFront parking lamp .....................................................7-73
Front turn signal lamp ................................................7-73
Headlamp....................................................................7-73\
High mounted stop lamp ............................................7-86
Interior light bulb .......................................................7-88
License plate light bulb ..............................................7-87
Rear combination light bulb .......................................7-82
Side marker lamp .......................................................7-73
Side repeater lamp ......................................................7-82
Bulb wattage .....................................................................8-3\
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ..................5-9
Capacities (Lubricants) .....................................................3-6
Care Exterior care ...............................................................7-89
Interior care ................................................................7-95
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
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Cartridge type fuse..........................................................7-65
Center console storage ..................................................3-150
Central door lock switch .................................................3-16
Certification label ...........................................................8-10
Chains Tire chains ..................................................................5-96
Changing a Tire with TPMS ...........................................6-14
Checking tire inflation pressure ......................................7-46 Child restraint system (CRS) ..........................................2-35
Booster seats...............................................................2-38
Children always in the rear ........................................2-35
Forward-facing child restraint system........................2-38
Installing a child restraint system (CRS) ...................2-38
Lower anchors and tether for children (LATCH system) .....................................................2-38
Rearward-facing child restraint system......................2-37
Securing a child restraint seat with "Tether Anchor" system......................................................................2-\
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Securing a child restraint system with the LATCH anchors system ........................................................2-41
Securing a child restraint with a lap/shoulder belt.....2-43
Selecting a child restraint system (CRS) ...................2-36
Child-protector rear door locks.......................................3-19
Climate control air filter .................................................7-37
Clock ........................................................................\
.....3-156
Clothes hanger ..............................................................3-157
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................3-61
Compact spare tire replacement .....................................7-49
Coolant ........................................................................\
....7-30
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ...................................7-30
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-96
Cruise control system .....................................................5-70
Cup holder.....................................................................3-1\
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Curtain air bags ...............................................................2-50
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Exhaust emission control system....................................7-97
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items.................7-24
Exterior care....................................................................7-89\
Exterior lights ...............................................................3-107
Exterior overviewFront ........................................................................\
.....2-2
Rear ........................................................................\
......2-3
Flat tire Jack and tools .............................................................6-15
Jack label ....................................................................6-22\
Tire Mobility Kit ........................................................6-22
Use of compact spare tires .........................................6-20
Floor mat anchor(s).......................................................3-157
Fluid Brake/clutch fluid .......................................................7-33
Washer fluid ...............................................................7-34
Front lamps ...................................................................3-115
Front seats ........................................................................\
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Fuel filler door ................................................................3-58
Fuel gauge .......................................................................3\
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Fuel requirements .............................................................F-7
Fuse/relay panel description Instrument panel fuse panel .......................................7-66
Engine compartment fuse panel .................................7-69 Fuses ........................................................................\
.......7-60
Blade type fuse ...........................................................7-65
Cartridge type fuse .....................................................7-65
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement ............7-63
Fuse switch .................................................................7-62
Fuse/relay panel description .......................................7-66
Instrument panel fuse replacement.............................7-61
Main fuse ....................................................................7-64\
Multi fuse ...................................................................7-64
Gauges........................................................................\
.....3-63
Glove box......................................................................3-\
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Hazard warning flasher .....................................................6-2
Hazardous driving conditions .........................................5-92
Head restraints ................................................................2-15
Headlamp delay function ..............................................3-113
Headlamp position ........................................................3-109
Headlight bulb replacement ............................................7-72
Heater Automatic climate control system............................3-133
Manual climate control system ................................3-123
Height adjustment ...........................................................2-25
High beam operation.....................................................3-109
Highway driving .............................................................5-95
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Rear center seatbelt .........................................................2-30
Rear seats ........................................................................\
2-12Folding the rear seat ...................................................2-12
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ...................7-45
Recommended lubricants and capacities ..........................8-7 Recommended SAE viscosity number .........................8-9
Remote key Battery replacement......................................................3-7
Removable towing hook .................................................6-33
Replacement light bulb ...................................................7-72
Reverse Parking Aid Function ........................................3-42
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-92
Room lamp ....................................................................3-115
Rotation (Tire) ................................................................7-47
Safety messages ................................................................F-6
Scheduled maintenance services.......................................7-7
Seat belt warning light ....................................................2-23
Seat belts ........................................................................\
.2-22 3-point system with convertible locking retractor (Rear passenger's side) ............................................2-25
3-point system with emergency locking retractor (Driver's side) ..........................................................2-25
Additional seat belt safety precautions ......................2-31
Care of seat belts ........................................................2-34 Do not lie down ..........................................................2-33
Height adjustment ......................................................2-25
Keep belts clean and dry ............................................2-34
One person per belt ....................................................2-33
Periodic inspection .....................................................2-34
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................2-28
Rear center seatbelt ....................................................2-30
Seat belt restraint system............................................2-25
Seat belt safety precautions ........................................2-22
Seat belt use and children...........................................2-3\
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Seat belt use during pregnancy ..................................2-31
Seat belt warning light ...............................................2-23
Transporting an injured person ..................................2-33
When to replace seat belts..........................................2-34
Seat warmers ...................................................................2-19
Seatback pocket ..............................................................2-12
Seats ........................................................................\
..........2-4 Armrest (Rear seats) ...................................................2-14
Head restraints ............................................................2-15
Manual adjustment (Front seats) ..................................2-7
Power adjustment (Front seats) ....................................2-9
Rear seats....................................................................2-12\
Safety precautions ........................................................2-5
Seat warmers ..............................................................2-19
Seatback pocket ..........................................................2-12
Shift lever auto door lock ...............................................3-17
Shift lock system.............................................................5-24
Shift-lock release ............................................................5-24
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