Driving your vehicle
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For smooth operation, depress the brake
pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to aforward or reverse gear.Transaxle ranges
The indicator in the instrument cluster
displays the shift lever position when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
the transaxle and prevents the drivewheels from rotating.
WARNING - Automatic
transaxle
Always check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, beforeshifting a car into D (Drive) or R
(Reverse).
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the shift lever is
in the P (Park) position; then set
the parking brake fully and shut
the engine off. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement canoccur if these precautions are not
followed in the order identified.
Do not use the engine brake (shifting from a high gear to
lower gear) rapidly on slippery
roads. The vehicle may slip caus-ing an accident.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your
transaxle, do not accelerate the
engine in R (Reverse) or any for-ward gear position with thebrakes on.
When stopped on an incline, do not hold the vehicle stationarywith engine power. Use the serv-ice brake or the parking brake.
Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P (Park) into D (Drive), or R
(Reverse) when the engine isabove idle speed.
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 the vehicle is in motion.
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Index
Capacities (Lubricants) ....................................................8-5 Care
Exterior care ................................................................7-76
Interior care ................................................................7-81
Tire care ......................................................................7-44
Cargo weight ..................................................................5-62
Central door lock switch ................................................4-17
Chains ............................................................................5-59 Tire chains ..................................................................5-59
Changing tires ................................................................6-10
Checking tire inflation pressure ......................................7-45
Child restraint system ....................................................3-30 Lap belt ......................................................................3-34
Lap/shoulder belt ........................................................3-33
with ISOFIX ..............................................................3-35
with Tether anchor ......................................................3-34
Child-protector rear door lock ........................................4-18
Cigarette lighter ............................................................4-112
Climate control air filter ........................................4-98, 7-35
Climate control system (Automatic) ............................4-100 Air conditioning ........................................................4-106
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-101
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-102
Climate control system (Manual) ..................................4-91 Air conditioning ..........................................................4-96
Climate control air filter ............................................4-98 Heating and air conditioning ......................................4-92
Clock (Digital) ..............................................................4-116
Clothes hanger ..............................................................4-117
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................4-42
Coolant ............................................................................7-26
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................7-26
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-82
Cruise cotrol system ......................................................5-44
Cup holder ....................................................................4-113
Curtain air bag ................................................................3-54
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................4-42
Daytime running light ....................................................4-75
Declaration of conformity ................................................8-9
Defogging (Windshield) ..............................................4-107
Defogging logic (Windshield) ......................................4-109
Defroster (Rear window) ................................................4-90
Defrosting (Windshield) ..............................................4-108
Digital clock..................................................................4-116
Dimensions ......................................................................8-2
Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-42
Door locks ......................................................................4-15 Central door lock switch ............................................4-17
Child-protector rear door lock ....................................4-18
Drink holders, see cup holders ....................................4-113
Driver's air bag ................................................................3-48
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