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Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the maintenance message in the
multi-information display, replace the brake fluid
every 3 years.
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder MessageSystem Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main
Item
*1: If the message
Maintenance Due Now does not appear more than 12 months after the display
is reset, change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column on page 607.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*4: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under
-20°F, -29°C), or towing a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.) / 100,000 km (Canada).
*5: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of mechanical (Shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions,
have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid and transfer fluid*
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*4
●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid*, *5
* Not available on all models

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Index
Automatic Transmission........................... 439
Creeping ................................................. 439
Fluid ........................................................ 535
Kickdown ................................................ 439
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 582
Shift Lever Operation ............................... 441
Shifting.................................................... 440
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 202
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 106
B
Battery....................................................... 554
Charging System Indicator ................. 75, 585
Jump Starting .......................................... 579
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 554
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 555
Bed Lights .................................................. 186
Indicator .................................................... 90
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 35
Beverage Holders ...................................... 175
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........ 484
Indicator .................................................... 87
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 221, 276
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 351, 376
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 69
Brake System ............................................. 488
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 490
Brake Assist System ................................. 491
Brake System Indicator............................... 74
Fluid ........................................................ 536 Foot Brake............................................... 489
Indicator............................................ 74, 587
Parking Brake .......................................... 488
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ................ 74
Brake System Indicator (Red) ..................... 74
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 157
Bulb Replacement .................................... 537
Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker
Light...................................................... 541
Daytime Running Light and Parking
Light...................................................... 539
Front Side Marker Light ........................... 539
Front Turn Signal/Parking and Fog Light...................................................... 540
Headlights ............................................... 537
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 542
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 542
Rear Turn Signal and Back-Up Light ......... 541
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light...................................................... 540
Bulb Specifications ................................... 600
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 70
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 187
Carrying Cargo ......................... 411, 413, 416
CD Player ................................................... 261
Certification Label .................................... 602
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 537
Charging System Indicator ................. 75, 585Child Safety
................................................ 55
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 123
Emergency Trunk Opener........................ 132
Child Seat ................................................... 55
Booster Seats ............................................ 69
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 57
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 58
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 63
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ........................................................ 60
Larger Children ......................................... 68
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 57
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 59
Using a Tether .......................................... 65
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 123
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 559
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 557
Climate Control System ........................... 188
Changing the Mode................................ 188
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 189
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 556
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 189
Sensors ................................................... 194
Synchronized Mode ................................ 191
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 188
Clock ......................................................... 110
Coat Hook ................................................ 178

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Index
F
Features..................................................... 199
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 556
Oil ........................................................... 531
Flat Tire ..................................................... 567
Floor Mats ................................................. 558
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 535
Brake ....................................................... 536
Engine Coolant ........................................ 533
Windshield Washer .................................. 536
FM/AM Radio .................................... 213, 249
Fog Lights .................................................. 149
Indicator .................................................... 81
Folding Up the Rear Seat ......................... 166
Foot Brake ................................................. 489
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 45
Front Seats ................................................ 163
Adjusting ................................................. 163
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 448
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 512
Economy ................................................. 515
Gauge ..................................................... 103
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 107
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Range ...................................................... 107
Recommendation .................................... 512
Refueling ................................................. 512
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 515 Fuel Fill Door
...................................... 21, 513
Unable to Unlock .................................... 595
Fuses .......................................................... 589
Inspecting and Changing......................... 593
Locations................................. 589, 591, 592
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 515
Gauge ..................................................... 103
Information ............................................. 512
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 107
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Refueling................................................. 512
Gauges ...................................................... 103
Glass (care) ................................................ 561
Glove Box .................................................. 173
H
Halogen Bulbs .......................................... 537
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 565
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 351, 376
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History .................................... 365, 389
Caller’s ID Information............................. 363
Displaying Messages................................ 403
HFL Buttons..................................... 351, 376
HFL Menus ...................................... 353, 379
HFL Status Display ........................... 352, 378 In Case of Emergency ............................. 407
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 352, 378
Making a Call ................................. 370, 397
Options During a Call...................... 375, 400
Phone Setup ................................... 357, 384
Phonebook Phonetic M
odification........... 393
Receiving a Call............................... 374, 400
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail ............. 401
Ring Tone ....................................... 363, 388
Selecting a Mail Account......................... 402
Speed Dial ...................................... 366, 390
To Clear the System ................................ 364
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail Options ................................................. 387
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Hazard Warning Indicator ......................... 80
HD Radio
TM............................................... 249
Head Restraints ................................ 168, 169
Headlights ................................................ 146
Aiming.................................................... 537
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 151
Automatic Operation .............................. 147
Dimming......................................... 146, 150
Operating ............................................... 146
Heated Door Mirrors ............................... 156
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 180
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 156
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 180
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 181, 182, 183