
WARNING: The head restraint is a
safety device. Whenever possible it should
be installed and properly adjusted when
the seat is occupied. Failure to adjust the
head restraint properly could reduce its
effectiveness during certain impacts. WARNING: Install the head restraint
properly to help minimize the risk of neck
injury in the event of a crash.
Note: Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position.
Front seat head restraint Rear seat outboard head restraints
Rear seat center head restraint
The head restraints consist of:
Energy absorbing head restraint.
A
Steel stems.
B
Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.
C
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
D
Tilt button.
E
Adjusting the Head Restraint
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
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Lowering the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button C.
2. Push the head restraint down.
Folding the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button E.
2.
Pull the head restraint back up to reset.
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Pull the head restraint up until it reaches its highest position.
2. Press and hold buttons C and D.
3. Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.
MANUAL SEATS WARNING: Do not adjust the driver
seat when your vehicle is moving.
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward WARNING: Rock the seat backward
and forward after releasing the lever to
make sure that it is fully engaged in its
catch. A seat which is not fully engaged in
its catch could move when your vehicle is
moving. This may result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, serious personal
injury or death. Adjusting the Lumbar Support
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Adjusting the Height of the Driver
Seat
Recline Adjustment
REAR SEATS
Folding the Seatback
WARNING: When folding the
seatback down, take care not to get your
hands caught between the seatback and
the frame, catches or mechanism. Failure
to take care may result in personal injury. Note:
Fully lower the head restraints. Your
vehicle may have folding rear head
restraints. Fold these before you fold the
seatback. See
Head Restraints (page 101). 1. Press the unlock buttons down and
hold them there.
2. Push the seatback forward.
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Manual Transmission
Note:
Releasing the clutch pedal while the
engine is starting will stop the engine
cranking and return to ignition on. A
message will be shown in the display.
If the engine does not crank when the
clutch pedal has been fully depressed and
the button is pressed:
1. Fully depress both the clutch and brake
pedals.
2. Press the button until the engine starts.
Stopping the Engine with Your
Vehicle Stationary
Note: The ignition, all electrical circuits
warning lamps and indicators will be
switched off.
Manual Transmission
Briefly press the button.
Automatic Transmission
1. Move the transmission selector lever to position P.
2. Press the button.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving WARNING: Switching off the engine
when the vehicle is still moving will result
in a loss of brake and steering assistance.
The steering will not lock, but higher effort
will be required. With the ignition switched
off some electrical circuits, warning lamps
and indicators may also be off.
1. Press and hold the button for at least one second or press it three times
within two seconds. 2. Move the transmission selector lever
to position N and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
3. When your vehicle has stopped, move the transmission selector lever to
position P or N and switch the ignition
off.
STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
Note: You can only operate the starter for
a limited period, for example 10 seconds.
The number of start attempts is limited to
approximately six. If you exceed this limit,
the system does not allow you to try again
until some time has elapsed, for example
30 minutes.
When you start the engine, the idle speed
increases, this helps to warm up the
engine. If the engine idle speed does not
slow down automatically, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Before starting the engine, check the
following:
• Make sure all occupants have fastened
their seatbelts.
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure to set the parking brake.
• Move the transmission selector lever
to position P (automatic transmission)
or neutral (manual transmission).
Cold or Hot Engine
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note: Releasing the clutch pedal while the
engine is starting stops the engine cranking
and returns the ignition to on.
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2. Start the engine.
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Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
Note:
Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Move the transmission selector lever to position P or N.
2. Start the engine.
All Vehicles
If the engine does not start within 10
seconds, wait for a short period and try
again.
If the engine does not start after three
attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow the
flooded engine procedure.
If you have difficulty starting the engine
when the temperature is below
9°F
(-13°C), press the accelerator pedal to the
mid-way point of its travel and try again.
Flooded Engine
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and
hold it there.
3. Start the engine.
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
1. Move the transmission selector lever to position
P or N.
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and
hold it there.
3. Start the engine.
All Vehicles
If the engine does not start, repeat the cold
or hot engine procedure.
Engine Idle Speed after Starting
The speed at which the engine idles
immediately after starting minimizes
vehicle emissions and maximizes cabin
comfort and fuel economy. The idle speed varies depending on certain
factors. These include vehicle component
and ambient temperatures as well as
electrical and climate system demands.
Failure to Start
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
If the engine does not start after you fully
press the clutch pedal and turn the key to
the start position, do the following:
1.
Fully press the clutch and brake pedals.
2. Turn the key to the start position until the engine starts.
SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
Vehicles With a Turbocharger WARNING: Do not switch the engine
off when it is running at high speed. If you
do, the turbocharger will continue running
after the engine oil pressure has dropped
to zero. This will lead to premature
turbocharger bearing wear.
Release the accelerator pedal. Wait until
the engine has reached idle speed and then
switch it off.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
(If
Equipped) WARNING:
Failure to follow engine
block heater instructions could result in
property damage or serious personal injury. WARNING:
Do not use your heater
with ungrounded electrical systems or
two-pronged adapters. There is a risk of
electrical shock.
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WARNING: Do not fully close the
hood, or allow it to drop under its own
weight when using the engine block heater.
This could damage the power cable and
may cause an electrical short resulting in
fire, injury and property damage.
Note: The heater is most effective when
outdoor temperatures are below
0°F
(-18°C).
The heater acts as a starting aid by
warming the engine coolant. This allows
the climate control system to respond
quickly. The equipment includes a heater
element (installed in the engine block) and
a wire harness. You can connect the
system to a grounded 120-volt AC
electrical source.
We recommend that you do the following
for a safe and correct operation:
• Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord
that is product certified by
Underwriter ’s Laboratory (UL) or
Canadian Standards Association
(CSA). This extension cord must be
suitable for use outdoors, in cold
temperatures, and be clearly marked
Suitable for Use with Outdoor
Appliances. Do not use an indoor
extension cord outdoors. This could
result in an electric shock or become a
fire hazard.
• Use as short an extension cord as
possible.
• Do not use multiple extension cords.
• Make sure that when in operation, the
extension cord plug and heater cord
plug connections are free and clear of
water. This could cause an electric
shock or fire.
• Make sure your vehicle is parked in a
clean area, clear of combustibles. •
Make sure the heater, heater cord and
extension cord are firmly connected.
• Check for heat anywhere in the
electrical hookup once the system has
been operating for approximately 30
minutes.
• Make sure the system is unplugged and
properly stowed before starting and
driving your vehicle. Make sure the
protective cover seals the prongs of the
block heater cord plug when not in use.
• Make sure the heater system is
checked for proper operation before
winter.
Using the Engine Block Heater
Make sure the receptacle terminals are
clean and dry prior to use. Clean them with
a dry cloth if necessary.
The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours
of energy per hour of use. The system does
not have a thermostat. It achieves
maximum temperature after
approximately three hours of operation.
Using the heater longer than three hours
does not improve system performance and
unnecessarily uses electricity.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Do not drive with your hand resting on the
gearshift lever or use the gearshift lever to
hang or support objects.
Note:
This can cause damage to the
transmission not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Using the Clutch
Note: Failure to fully depress the clutch
pedal to the floor may cause increased shift
efforts, prematurely wear transmission
components or damage the transmission.
Note: Do not drive with your foot resting
on the clutch pedal or use the clutch pedal
to hold your vehicle at a standstill while
waiting on a hill. These actions will reduce
the life of the clutch and could nullify a
clutch warranty claim. Manual transmission vehicles have a
starter interlock that prevents cranking the
engine unless the clutch pedal is fully
depressed. Starting Your Vehicle WARNING: Use a floor mat designed
to fit the footwell of your vehicle that does
not obstruct the pedal area. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, personal
injury or death. WARNING: Secure the floor mat to
both retention devices so that it cannot
slip out of position and interfere with the
pedals. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.
1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set
and shift the gearshift lever to the
neutral position.
2. Fully depress the clutch pedal then start the engine.
3. Press the brake pedal and shift the gearshift lever to first or reverse gear.
4. Release the parking brake and slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly
pressing on the accelerator.
During each shift, make sure you fully
depress the clutch pedal.
Recommended Shift Speeds
Note: Do not shift the gearshift lever to first
gear when your vehicle is moving faster than
15 mph (24 km/h)
. This will damage the
clutch.
We recommend you change gear
according to the following guide to achieve
the best fuel economy for your vehicle.
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Note:
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting the transmission selector
lever out of reverse.
N (Neutral)
With the transmission selector lever in N,
power is not transmitted to the drive
wheels and the transmission is not locked,
it is possible your vehicle will move if the
brakes are not applied. You can start the
engine with the transmission selector lever
in this position.
D (Drive)
With the transmission selector lever in
D,
your vehicle will shift automatically
through the forward gears. You cannot
start the engine with the transmission
selector lever in this position.
The transmission will select the
appropriate gear for optimum vehicle
performance and economy based on
ambient temperature, road gradient,
vehicle load, speed and your driving style.
When you use Drive mode it provides a
downshift function. See Downshift in this
section.
Note: A shift will occur only when your
vehicle and engine speeds are appropriate.
Sport Mode and Manual Shifting
Sport Mode
With the transmission selector lever in
S,
gears are selected quicker and at higher
engine speeds. You cannot start the engine
with the transmission selector lever in this
position.
Sport mode will remain on until you either
shift manually up or down the gears using
the
+ or - buttons on the side of the
transmission selector lever or you move
the transmission selector lever to drive. When you use Sport mode it provides a
downshift function. See Downshift in this
section.
Manual Shifting WARNING: Do not permanently hold
the
+ or - buttons in. This may damage the
transmission and may lead to an accident
or injury.
Press the
+ button to shift up and the -
button to shift down.
Gears may be skipped by pressing the + or
-
buttons repeatedly at short intervals.
We recommend you upshift according to
the following guide to achieve the best fuel
economy for your vehicle. Recommended
Speed
Shift From
15 mph (24 km/h)
1 - 2
25 mph (40 km/h)
2 - 3
40 mph (64 km/h)
3 - 4
45 mph (72 km/h)
4 - 5
50 mph (80 km/h)
5 - 6
Manual mode also provides a downshift
function. See
Downshift in this section.
Note: The transmission will automatically
upshift if the engine speed is too high or
downshift if the engine speed is too low.
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