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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning andcaution statements that appear on thelabel.
High-pressure washing
When using high-pressure washers, make sure to maintain sufficient dis-
tance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure can lead to component dam-
age or water penetration.
Do not spray the camera, sensors or its surrounding area directly with a high
pressure washer. Shock applied from
high pressure water may cause the
device to not operate normally.
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or plastic covers) or con-
nectors as they may be damaged if
they come into contact with high pres-
sure water.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish from
rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughlyand frequently at least once a month with
lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road driv-
ing, you should wash it after each off-
road trip. Pay special attention to the
removal of any accumulation of salt, dirt,
mud, and other foreign materials. Make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are keptclear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar deposits
can damage your vehicle’s finish if not
removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on
painted surfaces, may be used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do
not allow soap to dry on the finish.
WARNING - Wet brakes
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired,
dry the brakes by applying them
lightly while maintaining a slow for-
ward speed.
CAUTION
Do not use strong soap, chemical detergents or hot water, and donot wash the vehicle in direct
sunlight or when the body of the vehicle is warm.
Be careful when washing the side windows of your vehicle.Especially, with high-pressure
water, water may leak through thewindows and wet the interior.
To prevent damage to the plastic parts and lamps, do not cleanwith chemical solvents or strong
detergents.
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Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt web-bing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpet. Follow the instruc-
tions provided with the soap. Do not
bleach or re-dye the webbing because
this may weaken it.
Cleaning the interior window glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the vehi-
cle become fogged (that is, covered with
an oily, greasy or waxy film), they should
be cleaned with glass cleaner. Follow the
directions on the glass cleaner container.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the insideof the rear window. This may result
in damage to the rear windowdefroster grid.
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Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in the
canister are drawn into the surge tank
through the purge control solenoid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is con-
trolled by the Engine Control Module
(ECM); when the engine coolant temper-
ature is low during idling, the PCSV clos-
es so that evaporated fuel is not taken
into the engine. After the engine warms
up during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to the
engine.3. Exhaust emission control
system
The Exhaust Emission Control System is
a highly effective system which controls
exhaust emissions while maintaining
good vehicle performance.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified. Modification of your vehicle could
affect its performance, safety or dura-
bility and may even violate governmen-
tal safety and emissions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifica-
tion may not be covered under warran-
ty.
If you use unauthorized electronic devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage, bat-
tery discharge and fire. For your safety,
do not use unauthorized electronic
devices.
Engine exhaust gas precautions (car-
bon monoxide)
Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes. Therefore, if you
smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside
your vehicle, have it inspected and
repaired immediately. If you ever sus-
pect exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all the
windows fully open. Have your vehicle
checked and repaired immediately.
WARNING - Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain car-
bon monoxide (CO). Though color-
less and odorless, it is dangerousand could be lethal if inhaled.
Follow the instructions on this
page to avoid CO poisoning.
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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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Neck restraints, see headrest ··································3-6, 3-13
Odometer ·······································································4-44
Oil (Engine) ···································································7-33
Outside mirror defroster ················································4-81
Outside temperaure ·······················································4-104
Outside rearview mirror ·················································4-37
Overheats ·········································································6-8
Owner maintenance ·························································7-5
Panorama sunroof ··························································4-29
Parking brake ·································································5-29
Parking brake inspect ·····················································7-40
Passenger's front air bag ················································3-46
Position light bulb replacement ·····································7-77
Power brakes ··································································5-28
Power outlet ·································································4-107
Power window lock switch ············································4-22
Pre-tensioner seat belt ····················································3-22
Push starting ·····································································6-7 Rear combination light bulb replacement ······················7-79
Rear fog light ··································································4-74
Rear fog light bulb replacement ·····································7-82
Rear seat adjustment ·······················································3-10
Rear parking assist system ·············································4-64
Rear window defroster····················································4-81
Rearview camera ···························································4-68
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ··················7-52
Recommended lubricants and capacities ·························8-6
Recommended SAE viscosity number ······················8-8
Refrigerant label······························································8-11
Remote keyless entry ·······················································4-5
Road warning ···································································6-2
Rocking the vehicle ·······················································5-48
Room lamp······································································4-80
Scheduled maintenance service ·······································7-7 Normal maintenance schedule ··························7-8, 7-19
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ···7-17, 7-28
Seat····················································································3-2 Armrest ·····························································3-6, 3-14
Folding the rear seat ·················································3-11
Front seat adjustment ··················································3-5
Headrest ····························································3-6, 3-13
Rear seat adjustment ·················································3-10
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Tire chains ·······································································5-54
TireMobilityKit ·····················································6-18, 6-24
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)············6-29, 6-34
Tire specification and pressure label ·····························8-10
Tires and wheels ·····················································7-52, 8-4
Checking tire inflation pressure ·······························7-54
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ·············7-52
Tire care ···································································7-52
Tire maintenance ······················································7-58
Tire replacement ·······················································7-56
Tire rotation ······························································7-55
Tire sidewall labeling ···············································7-58
Tire traction ······························································7-58
Wheel alignment and tire balance ····························7-56
Wheel replacement ···················································7-58
Towing ···········································································6-39 Emergency towing ···················································6-41
Removable towing hook ··········································6-40
Trailer towing··································································5-57
Transaxle Automatic transaxle ·················································5-22
Manual transaxle ······················································5-19
Transaxle shift indicator ·················································4-44
Tripmeter ········································································4-45
Trip computer ································································4-45
Turn signals and lane change signals ·····························4-73
Turn signal light bulb replacement ································7-77 Vanity mirror lamp··························································4-80
Vehicle break-in process ··················································1-6
Vehicle certification label ················································8-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ·······························8-9
Vehicle weight ························································5-65, 8-5
Base curb weight ······················································5-65
Cargo weight ····························································5-65
GAW (Gross axle weight) ········································5-65
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ···························5-65
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ···································5-65
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ·····················5-65
Washer fluid ···································································7-40
Waste tray, see ashtray ·················································4-105
Warnings and indicators ················································4-48
Weight and volume ···························································8-5
Wheel alignment and tire balance ·································7-56
Wheel replacement ························································7-58
Windows ········································································4-19 Auto down window ··················································4-21
Auto up/down window ·············································4-21
Power window lock switch ······································4-22V
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