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Driving your vehicle
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.
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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Index
Gauge
Fuel gauge ..................................................................4-46
Engine coolant temperature gauge..............................4-46
Transaxle shift indicator ............................................4-48
GAW (Gross axle weight) ..............................................5-62
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ................................5-62
Glassroof, see sunroof ....................................................4-31
Glove box ......................................................................4-110
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ........................................5-62
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ............................5-62
Hazard warning flasher ..................................................4-74
Hazardous driving conditions ........................................5-54
Headlight escort function................................................4-75
Headlight leveling device................................................4-82
Headlight welcome function ..........................................4-75
Headrest ..................................................................3-6, 3-11
Heating and air conditioning ..........................................4-92
Highway driving ............................................................5-57
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ........................................5-36
Hood................................................................................4-26
Horn ................................................................................4-37
How to use this manual ....................................................1-2 Idle stop and go (ISG) system ........................................5-39
Immobilizer system ..........................................................4-4
Indicators and warnings ..................................................4-60
Inside rearview mirror ....................................................4-38
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-42
Engine coolant temperature gauge..............................4-46
LCD dispay warning ..................................................4-54
Odometer ....................................................................4-47
Outside thermometer ..................................................4-47
Speedometer................................................................4-45
Tachometer ..................................................................4-45
Trip computer..............................................................4-50
Warning and indicators ..............................................4-60
Instrument panel overview................................................2-3
Interior care ....................................................................7-81
Interior features ............................................................4-112 Ashtray ......................................................................4-112
Cigarette lighter ........................................................4-112
Clothes hanger ..........................................................4-117
Cup holder ................................................................4-113
Digital clock ..............................................................4-116Floor mat anchor(s) ..................................................4-118
Power outlet ..............................................................4-115
Sunvisor ....................................................................4-114
Vanity mirror lamp ....................................................4-115
Interior light ....................................................................4-87
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Interior overview ..............................................................2-2
Jack and tools....................................................................6-9
Jump starting ....................................................................6-5
Key positions ....................................................................5-5
Keys ..................................................................................4-3 Label
Air bag warning label ................................................3-63
Tire sidewall labeling ..................................................7-50
Tire specification and pressure label ............................8-8
Vehicle certification label ............................................8-7
LCD dispay warning ......................................................4-54
Light bulbs ......................................................................7-68
Lighting ..........................................................................4-75 Battery saver function ................................................4-75
Daytime running light ................................................4-75
Headlight escort function ............................................4-75
Headlight welcome function ......................................4-75
Lubricants and capacities ..................................................8-5 Maintenance
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ............7-21
Maintenance services ....................................................7-3
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ..............7-19
Normal maintenance schedule ......................................7-8
Owner maintenance ......................................................7-5
Scheduled maintenance service ....................................7-7
Tire maintenance ........................................................7-49
Maintenance services ........................................................7-3
Manual climate control system ......................................4-91 Air conditioning ..........................................................4-96
Climate control air filter ............................................4-98
Heating and air conditioning ......................................4-92
Manual heating and air conditioning ............................4-102
Manual transaxle ............................................................5-18
Memory fuse ..................................................................7-56
Mirrors ............................................................................4-38 Day/night rearview mirror ..........................................4-38
Inside rearview mirror ................................................4-38
Outside rearview mirror ..............................................4-39
Moonroof, see sunroof ....................................................4-31
Multi fuse ........................................................................7-57
Neck restraints, see headrest ..................................3-6, 3-11
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Index
Odometer ........................................................................4-47
Oil (Engine) ....................................................................7-24
Outside rearview mirror ..................................................4-39
Outside thermometer ......................................................4-47
Overheats ..........................................................................6-8
Owner maintenance ..........................................................7-5
Parking brake ..................................................................5-28
Passenger's front air bag ................................................3-48
Power brakes ..................................................................5-27
Power outlet ..................................................................4-115
Power steering (Electronic) ............................................4-35
Power window lock button ............................................4-24
Pre-tensioner seat belt ....................................................3-24
Push starting......................................................................6-5
Rear parking assist system ..............................................4-71
Rear seat..........................................................................3-11Recommended cold tire inflation pressures....................7-44
Recommended lubricants and capacities ..........................8-5
Recommended SAE viscosity number ............................8-6
Remote keyless entry ........................................................4-6 Road warning ....................................................................6-2
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-54
Scheduled maintenance service ........................................7-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ..............7-19
Normal maintenance schedule ......................................7-8
Seat belts ........................................................................3-17 Lap belt ......................................................................3-22
Lap/shoulder belt ........................................................3-20
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................3-24
Seat belt warning ........................................................3-18
Seatback pocket ..............................................................3-10
Seats ..................................................................................3-2 Folding the rear seat....................................................3-12
Front seat adjustment - manual ....................................3-5
Headrest ..............................................................3-6, 3-11
Rear seat ......................................................................3-11
Rear seat entry ..............................................................3-9
Seatback pocket ..........................................................3-10
Shift lock system ............................................................5-24
Side air bag ....................................................................3-53
Smart key ..........................................................................4-9
Smooth cornering............................................................5-55
Snow tires........................................................................5-58Spare tire Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-10
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