Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up. Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
tion 7, “Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are
easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
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Driving your vehicle
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
car into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result
in a loss of vehicle control, that
may lead to an accident, severe
personal injury, and death. The dri-
ver’s primary responsibility is in
the safe and legal operation of a
vehicle, and use of any handheld
devices, other equipment, or vehi-
cle systems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehicle
or which are not permissible by law
should never be used during oper-
ation of the vehicle.
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Transaxle ranges
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
the transaxle and prevents the frontwheels from rotating. R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
N (Neutral)
The wheels and transaxle are not locked.
The vehicle will roll freely even on the
slightest incline unless the parking brake
or service brakes are applied.D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position.
The transaxle will automatically shift
through a 6-gear sequence, providing the
best fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or driving uphill, depress the
accelerator fully. The transaxle will auto-
matically downshift to the next lower gear
(or gears, as appropriate).
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage the
transaxle if you shift into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is in
motion, except as explained in “Rocking the vehicle” in this section.
WARNING
Do not drive with the shift lever in N (Neutral).
The engine brake will not work and lead to an accident.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion will cause the
drive wheels to lock which will
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Do not use the P (Park) position in place of the parking brake.
Always make sure the shift lever
is latched in the P (Park) position
and set the parking brake fully.
Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle.
CAUTION
The transaxle may be damaged if
you shift into P (Park) while thevehicle is in motion.
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Capacities (Lubricants) ·····················································8-6
Care
Exterior care ······························································7-84
Interior care ·······························································7-89
Tire care·····································································7-52
Cargo weight ···································································5-65
Center console storage ··················································4-102
Central door lock/unlock switch ·····································4-14
Changing tires ·································································6-10
Chains Tire chains ·································································5-54
Checking tire inflation pressure ······································7-54
Child restraint system ·····················································3-28 Tether anchor system·················································3-33
ISOFIX system ·························································3-34
Child-protector rear door lock ·······································4-16
Cigarette lighter ····························································4-105
Climate control system (Automatic) ·····························4-91 Air conditioning ·······················································4-97
Automatic heating and air conditioning ···················4-92
Climate control air filter ·································4-98, 7-43
Manual heating and air conditioning ·······················4-93
Climate control system (Manual) ··································4-82 Air conditioning ·······················································4-87
Climate control air filter ··········································4-89
Heating and air conditioning ·····································4-83 Clock (Digital) ······························································4-104
Clothes hanger ······························································4-109
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ················4-40
Cool box········································································4-102
Coolant ···········································································7-35
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ··································7-35
Crankcase emission control system ·······························7-92
Cruise control system ····················································5-38
Cup holder ···································································4-106
Curtain air bag ·······························································3-53
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ·································4-40
Dashboard illumination, see instrument
panel illumination ·······················································4-41
Daytime running light ·····················································4-74
Defogging (Windshield) ················································4-99
Defroster ·········································································4-81 Outside mirror defroster ············································4-81
Rear window defroster ··············································4-81
Winshield deicer ························································4-81
Defrosting (Windshield) ················································4-99
Digital clock ·································································4-104
Dimensions ······································································8-2
Displays, see instrument cluster ····································4-40
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ·······················································4-41
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Door locks ·······································································4-13
Central door lock/unlock switch ······························4-14
Child-protector rear door lock ·································4-16
Drinks holders, see cup holders ···································4-106
Driver's air bag ·······························································3-46
Driving at night ······························································5-49
Driving in flooded areas ················································5-51
Driving in the rain ·························································5-50
Driving off-road ······························································5-51
Economical operation ····················································5-45
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ·····································4-36
Electric power steering ··················································4-33
Electronic stability control (ESC)···································5-33
Emergency starting ···························································6-5 Jump starting ·······························································6-5
Push starting ································································6-7
Emergency tailgate safety release···································4-18
Emergency towing ·························································6-41
Emergency while driving ··················································6-3
Emission control system ·················································7-92 Crankcase emission control system ·························7-92
Evaporative emission control system ······················7-92
Exhaust emission control system ·····························7-93
Engine ···············································································8-2
Engine compartment ················································2-6, 7-2 Engine coolant ·······························································7-35
Engine number ·······························································8-10
Engine oil ·······································································7-33
Engine overheats ······························································6-8
Engine start/stop button ···················································5-9
Engine temperature gauge ·············································4-42
Engine will not start ·························································6-4
Evaporative emission control system ····························7-92
Exhaust emission control system ···································7-93
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ················7-30
Exterior care ···································································7-84
Flat tire ·············································································6-9
Changing tires ··························································6-10
Jack and tools ·····························································6-9
Removing and storing the spare tire ························6-10
Flat tire (with TireMobilityKit) ·····························6-18, 6-24
Floor mat anchor(s) ·····················································4-109
Fluid Brake/clutch fluid ·····················································7-38
Washer fluid ·····························································7-40
Folding the rear seat ·······················································3-11
Front fog light ·································································4-74
Front fog light bulb replacement ···································7-78
Front seat adjustment ························································3-5
Fuel filler lid ··································································4-26
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