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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Door locks...............................................3-11
2. Panorama sunroof ..................................3-32
3. Hood .......................................................3-37
4. Outside rearview mirror ..........................3-23
5. Head lamp .....................................3-83, 7-86
6. DRL (Daytime Running Light) .......3-91, 7-86
7. Front fog lamp ...............................3-88, 7-91
8. Front windshield wiper blades .......3-97, 7-46
9. Parking assist system ...........................3-106
10. Tires and wheels ..................................7-52
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Driving your vehicle
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The ESC system (if equipped) must be
turned OFF before rocking the vehi-
cle.
If you are still stuck after rocking
the vehicle a few times, have the
vehicle pulled out by a tow vehicle
to avoid engine overheating, pos-
sible damage to the transmission,
and tire damage. See "Towing" in
chapter 6.
Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are
wet. Ideally, corners should always
be taken under gentle acceleration.
Driving at night
Night driving presents more hazards
than driving in the daylight. Here are
some important tips to remember:
Slow down and keep more dis-tance between you and other vehi-
cles, as it may be more difficult to
see at night, especially in areas
where there may not be any street
lights.
Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver's head-
lamps.
Keep your headlamps clean and properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlamps will make it
much more difficult to see at night.
Avoid staring directly at the head- lamps of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your
eyes to readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous. Here are a few things to
consider when driving in the rain or
on slick pavement:
Slow down and allow extra follow-ing distance. A heavy rainfall
makes it harder to see and increas-
es the distance needed to stop
your vehicle.
Turn OFF your Cruise Control. (if equipped)
Replace your windshield wiper blades when they show signs of
streaking or missing areas on the
windshield.
Be sure your tires have enough tread. If your tires do not have
enough tread, making a quick stop
on wet pavement can cause a skid
and possibly lead to an accident.
See "Tire Tread" in chapter 7 .
Turn on your headlamps to make it easier for others to see you.
Driving too fast through large pud- dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
Engine compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance services ...........................................7-6
Owner's responsibility ......................................................7-6
Owner maintenance precautions ..................................7-6
Owner maintenance ...............................................7-7
Owner maintenance schedule ........................................7-8
Scheduled maintenance services ......................7-10
Normal Maintenance Schedule
(Gasoline Engine, for Europe)......................................7-11
Maintenance Under Severe Usage and
Low Mileage Conditions
(Gasoline Engine, for Europe)......................................7-14
Normal Maintenance Schedule
(Gasoline Engine, except Europe) ...............................7-16
Maintenance Under Severe Usage and
Low Mileage Conditions
(Gasoline Engine, except Europe) ...............................7-20
Normal Maintenance Schedule
(Diesel Engine, for Europe) ..........................................7-22
Maintenance Under Severe Usage and
Low Mileage Conditions
(Diesel Engine, for Europe) ..........................................7-25
Normal Maintenance Schedule
(Diesel Engine, except Europe)....................................7-27
Maintenance Under Severe Usage and
Low Mileage Conditions
(Diesel Engine, except Europe)....................................7-30
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items .7-32
Engine oil ..............................................................7-35
Checking the engine oil level .......................................7-35
Checking the engine oil and filter ..............................7-36
Engine coolant......................................................7-37
Checking the engine coolant level..............................7-37
Changing the engine coolant .......................................7-39
Brake/clutch fluid ................................................7-40
Checking the brake/clutch fluid level ........................7-40
Washer fluid .........................................................7-41
Checking the washer fluid level ..................................7-41
Parking brake .......................................................7-41
Checking the parking brake .........................................7-41
Fuel Filter (For Diesel)........................................7-42
Draining water from fuel filter ....................................7-42
Fuel filter cartridge replacement ................................7-42
Air cleaner ............................................................7-42
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-42
Climate control air filter .....................................7-44
Filter inspection ...............................................................7-44
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-44
Wiper blades .........................................................7-45
Blade inspection ..............................................................7-45
Blade replacement ..........................................................7-46
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Maintenance
At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare for tires
that are worn, show uneven wear,
or are damaged.
Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
At least twice a year: (i.e., every Spring and Fall)
Check radiator, heater and air condi-
tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
Check headlamp alignment.
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the seat belts for wear and function.
At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and hoodhinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.
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Maintenance
Install a new climate control air filter
in the correct direction with the
arrow symbol(
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↓) facing downwards.
Otherwise, the climate control effects
may decrease, possibly with a noise.
Blade inspection
Contamination of either the wind-
shield or the wiper blades with for-
eign matter can reduce the effective-
ness of the windshield wipers.
Common sources of contamination
are insects, tree sap, and hot wax
treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not
wiping properly, clean both the win-
dow and the blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse
thoroughly with clean water. To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, arms or other compo-
nents, do not:
Use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or
near them.
Attempt to move the wipers manually.
Use non-specified wiper blades.
Information
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been
known to make the windshield diffi-
cult to clean.
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Wiper blades are consumable item and
normal wear of the wipers may not be
covered by your vehicle warranty.
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Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
or other components, do not attempt
to move the wipers manually.
The use of a non-specified wiper
blade could result in wiper mal-
function and failure.
• In order to prevent damage tothe hood and the wiper arms, the
wiper arms should only be lifted
when in the fully up position.
Always return the wiper arms to the windshield before starting
your journey
Front windshield wiper blade
To replace a wiper blade, follow the
procedure mentioned to raise the
wiper arm.
Turn off the engine, move the wiper
switch to the single wiping (V) posi-
tion within 20 seconds and hold the
switch for more than 2 seconds until
the wiper arm is in the fully up posi-
tion. 1. Lift up the wiper blade clip (1).
Then lift up the wiper blade (2).
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