
234SAFETY  
Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH
What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of 
the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage 
system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg)Use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight 
of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use 
the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH system 
once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be 
used together to attach a rear-facing or 
forward-facing child restraint? NoDo not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH anchorage 
system to attach a rear-facing or forward-facing child 
restraint.
Booster seats may be attached to the LATCH anchorages if 
allowed by the booster seat manufacturer. See your booster 
seat owner’s manual for more information.
Can a child seat be installed in the center position 
using the inner LATCH lower anchorages from the 
outboard seating positions? YesYou can install child restraints with flexible lower anchors in 
the center position. The inner anchorages are 16 inches 
(400 mm) apart. Do not install child restraints with rigid 
lower anchors in the center position.
Can two child restraints be attached using a 
common lower LATCH anchorage? NoNever “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child 
restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated 
LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child 
seat in the center position next to a child seat using the 
LATCH anchorages in an outboard position.
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of 
the front passenger seat? YesThe child seat may touch the back of the front passenger 
seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. 
See your child restraint owner’s manual for more 
information.
Can the rear head restraints be removed? No
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238SAFETY  
Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts
What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of 
the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor with 
the seat belt to attach a forward facing child 
restraint? Weight limit of the Child RestraintAlways use the tether anchor when using the seat 
belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up to 
the recommended weight limit of the child 
restraint.
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of 
the front passenger seat? YesContact between the front passenger seat and the 
child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint 
manufacturer also allows contact.
Can the rear head restraints be removed? No
Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat 
belt against the belt path of the child restraint? NoDo not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position 
with an ALR retractor.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE303
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure   
NOTE:The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on 
the driver’s side B-pillar or the rear edge of the 
driver's side door.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including 
the spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and 
inflate to the recommended pressure for your 
vehicle.
Example Tire Placard Location (Door) Example Tire Placard Location (B-pillar)
Tire And Loading Information Placard
Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information
about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the  vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, 
and spare tires.
LOADING  
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not 
exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your 
vehicle. You will not exceed the tire's load carrying 
capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, 
tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified 
on the Tire and Loading Information placard  
Úpage 153.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Gross 
Axle Weight Ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 
axles must not be exceeded  Ú page 153.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of 
your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined 
weight of occupants and cargo should never 
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on the Tire and Loading 
Information placard. The combined weight of 
occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue 
weight (if applicable) should never exceed the 
weight referenced here.
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304SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE  
Steps For Determining Correct Load 
Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined 
weight of occupants and cargo should 
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your 
vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of 
the driver and passengers that will be 
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the 
driver and passengers from XXX kg or 
XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the 
available amount of cargo and luggage 
load capacity. For example, if “XXX” 
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will 
be five 150 lb passengers in your 
vehicle, the amount of available cargo 
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. 
(1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.) (5) Determine the combined weight of 
luggage and cargo being loaded on the 
vehicle. That weight may not safely 
exceed the available cargo and luggage 
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, 
load from your trailer will be transferred 
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to 
determine how this reduces the 
available cargo and luggage load 
capacity of your vehicle.Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and 
there will be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, 
the amount of available cargo and luggage load 
capacity is 295 kg (635-340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as 
shown in step 4.
NOTE:
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from 
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. 
The following table shows examples on how to 
calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing 
capacities of your vehicle with varying seating 
configurations and number and size of occu
-
pants. This table is for illustration purposes only 
and may not be accurate for the seating and 
load carry capacity of your vehicle.
For the following example, the combined weight 
of occupants and cargo should never exceed 
865 lbs (392 kg).
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332  G
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)
.................... 40Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............................... 152Gasoline, (Fuel)............................................. 320Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 320Gasoline, Reformulated................................. 320Gear Ranges.................................................. 108Gear Selector Override.................................. 262Glass Cleaning............................................... 318Gross Axle Weight Rating............................... 154Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.......................... 154GVWR............................................................ 153
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Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 244Head Restraints............................................... 34Head Rests...................................................... 34Headlights....................................................... 43Automatic.................................................... 45Cleaning.................................................... 316Delay........................................................... 45High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.............................................. 43, 44Lights On Reminder.............................. 43, 45Passing................................................. 43, 45Switch.................................................. 43, 44Time Delay........................................... 43, 45Heated Mirrors......................................... 37, 39Heated Seats................................................... 33Heater, Engine Block..................................... 102
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch.............................................................. 44Highway Assist System................................. 129Hill Descent Control...................................... 191Hill Descent Control Indicator....................... 191Hill Start Assist.............................................. 193Holder, Coin..................................................... 58HomeLink (Garage Door Opener)..................... 40Hood Prop........................................................ 66Hood Release.................................................. 66
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Ignition............................................................. 17Switch.......................................................... 17Inside Rearview Mirror............................37, 244Instrument Cluster............... 73, 75, 76, 77, 80Audio........................................................... 85Descriptions......................................... 75, 77Display......................................................... 77Display And Messages................................. 81Driver Assist................................................ 83Fuel Economy.............................................. 84Menu Items................................................. 82Messages.................................................... 85Screen Setup............................................... 85Settings....................................................... 86StopStart..................................................... 85Trip Info....................................................... 84Vehicle Info.................................................. 83
Instrument Cluster DisplayDrive............................................................82Home...........................................................82Locations and Controls................................78Navigation...................................................84Off Road......................................................84Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 318Interior Appearance Care.............................. 317Interior Fuses................................................ 290Interior Lights...................................................46InverterPower...........................................................60iPod/USB/MP3 Control....................................58
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Jack Location................................................ 248Jack Operation..................................... 247, 250Jacking Instructions...................................... 250Jump Starting................................................ 258
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Key FobArm The Alarm
.............................................21Disarm The Alarm........................................22Programming Additional Key Fobs...............16Remote Keyless Entry..................................14Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)....................................15
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336  Snow Chains (Tire Chains)
............................. 311Snow Tires..................................................... 310Spare Tires.......................................... 310, 311Specifications Fuel (Gasoline).......................................... 323Oil.............................................................. 323Starting................................................... 19, 100Automatic Transmission............................ 100Button......................................................... 17Cold Weather............................................ 101Engine Fails To Start................................. 101Remote....................................................... 19Starting And Operating.................................. 100Starting Procedures....................................... 100SteeringColumn Controls.......................................... 43Tilt Column.................................................. 26Wheel, Heated...................................... 26, 27Wheel, Tilt................................................... 26Storage............................................................ 58Storage, Vehicle............................................... 56Stuck, Freeing............................................... 262Sun Roof................................................... 63, 65Sun Visor......................................................... 38Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag..... 214Sway Control, Trailer...................................... 194Synthetic Engine Oil....................................... 273System, Remote Starting................................. 19
T
Telescoping Steering Column.......................... 26Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............. 56Tie Down Hooks, Cargo............................. 70, 71Tilt Steering Column........................................ 26Time DelayHeadlight.............................................. 43, 45Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 303Tire Markings................................................ 298Tire Safety Information................................. 298Tire Service Kit.............................................. 252Tires...................................242, 306, 310, 314Aging (Life Of Tires).................................. 308Air Pressure.............................................. 306Chains...................................................... 311Changing.................................................. 247Compact Spare......................................... 310General Information........................ 306, 310High Speed............................................... 307Inflation Pressure..................................... 306Jacking..................................................... 247Life Of Tires.............................................. 308Load Capacity........................................... 303Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...............................94, 201Quality Grading......................................... 314Radial....................................................... 307Replacement............................................ 309Rotation.................................................... 313Safety.............................................. 298, 306
Sizes......................................................... 299Snow Tires................................................ 310Spare Tires...................................... 310, 311Spinning................................................... 308Trailer Towing........................................... 157Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 308Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 319To Open Hood..................................................66Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 156Tow HooksEmergency................................................ 266Towing........................................................... 154Disabled Vehicle....................................... 264Guide........................................................ 155Recreational............................................. 160Weight...................................................... 155Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 160Traction Control................................... 191, 194Traffic Sign Assist System............................. 127Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 194Trailer Towing................................................ 154Minimum Requirements........................... 156Tips........................................................... 159Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 156Wiring....................................................... 158Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 155Trailer Weight................................................ 155TransaxleAutomatic................................................. 106Operation.................................................. 106
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