
2926-1. Maintenance and care
Remove dirt using a
water-dampened soft cloth or
synthetic chamois.
Wipe the surface with a dry,
soft cloth to remove any
remaining moisture.
■Cleaning the areas with
satin-finish metal accents
The metal areas use a layer of real
metal for the surface. It is necessary
to clean them regularly. If dirty areas
are left uncleaned for long periods
of time, they may be difficult to
clean.
Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.
Wipe off any excess dirt and
dust with a soft cloth damp-
ened with diluted detergent.
Use a diluted water solution of
approximately 5% neutral wool
NOTICE
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solu-
tions, such as thinner, benzene,
and alcohol
• Steering wheel: Organic sub- stances, such as thinner, and
cleaner that contains alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel’s
or other interior part’s painted
surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather
surfaces
Observe the following precautions
to avoid damage to and deteriora-
tion of leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from
leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to
direct sunlight for extended peri-
ods of time. Park the vehicle in
the shade, especially during
summer.
●Do not place items made of
vinyl, plastic, or containing wax
on the upholstery, as they may
stick to the leather surface if the
vehicle interior heats up signifi-
cantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with
water.
Vehicle systems such as the
audio system may be damaged if
water comes into contact with
electrical components such as the
audio system above or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may
also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of
the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to con-
tact the lens. Also, do not touch
the lens. (
P.185)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear
window
●Do not use glass cleaner to
clean the rear window, as this
may cause damage to the rear
window defogger heater wires
or antenna. Use a cloth damp-
ened with lukewarm water to
gently wipe the window clean.
Wipe the window in strokes run-
ning parallel to the heater wires
or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or
damage the heater wires or
antenna.
Cleaning the areas with
satin-finish metal accents
Cleaning the leather areas

2976-2. Maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to
one side when
the brakes are
applied.
• The brakes should work
effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel
spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get
too close to the
floor when the
brakes are
applied.
Head
restraints
Do the head
restraints move
smoothly and lock
securely?
Indica-
tors/buzzersDo the indicators
and buzzers func-
tion properly?
LightsDo all the lights
come on?
Parking brake
• Does the park-ing brake oper-
ate normally?
• When parked on a slope and the
parking brake is
on, is the vehicle
securely
stopped?
ItemsCheck points
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate
smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be
damaged.
Seats
Do the seat con-
trols operate prop-
erly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steer-ing wheel rotate
smoothly?
• Does the steer- ing wheel have
the correct
amount of free
play?
• There should not be any strange
sounds coming
from the steer-
ing wheel.
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunkDo the doors/trunk
operate smoothly?
Engine hood
Does the engine
hood lock system
work properly?
Fluid leaks
There should not
be any signs of
fluid leakage after
the vehicle has
been parked.
ItemsCheck points

4068-1. Specifications
Recommended inflation pres-
sureCold tire inflation pressure recommended
by a manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as fac-
tory-installed equipment (whether installed
or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with stan-
dard equipment, including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so
equipped, air conditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occu-
pants specified in the second column of
Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distribution
Distribution of occupan ts in a vehicle as
specified in the thi rd column of Table 1
*
below
Production options weight
The combined weight o f installed regular
production options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3
kg) in excess of the s tandard items which
they replace, not previously considered in
curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Tire related termMeaning

442Alphabetical Index
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 348
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................................... 154, 155
Overheating.......................... 387
Tachometer ............................ 86
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 395
Checking .............................. 306
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 253
Engine coolant temperature gauge................................. 86, 89
Engine immobilizer system ..... 77
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 394
Checking .............................. 304
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 253
Warning light ........................ 357
Engine switch ................. 154, 155 Auto power off function ........ 159
Changing the engine switch modes ................................ 158
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 348
Enhanced VSC ........................ 249
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ............................................... 249Warning light ........................ 358
Event data recorder (EDR)......... 8
F
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system........................................... 313
Vehicles with a spare tire ..... 370
Floor mats ................................. 24
Fluid Brake .................................... 396
Continuously variable transmis-sion..................................... 396 Washer .................................310
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ....................41
Front seats Adjustment ...........................125
Cleaning ...............................291
Correct driving posture ...........25
Head restraints .....................128
Seat heaters ....... ..................269
Front side marker lights Light switch...........................173
Replacing light bulbs ............342
Wattage ................................398
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............341
Turn signal lever ...................167
Wattage ................................398
Front turn signal/parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............341
Fuel Capacity ...............................393
Fuel gauge .......................86, 89
Fuel pump shut off system ...355
Information ......... ..................399
Refueling ..............................180
Type......................................393
Warning light.........................359
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy ......93, 98
Current fuel consumption .93, 98
Fuel economy .....................93, 98
Fuel filler door Refueling ..............................180
Fuel gauge...........................86, 89
Fuel pump shut off system ....355
Fuses .......................................336
G
Gauges ................................86, 89
Glove box ................................274
Glove box light........................274

446Alphabetical Index
RCTA function......................... 238
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)............................................... 237
Rear seats ............................... 126 Head restraints ..................... 128
Rear side marker lights Light switch .......................... 173
Replacing light bulbs .... 341, 342
Wattage ................................ 398
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .... 342, 343
Turn signal lever ................... 167
Wattage ................................ 398
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror.......... 131
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 132
Rear window defogger ... 260, 265
Refueling Capacity ............................... 393
Fuel types............................. 393
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 180
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 333
Fuses ................................... 336
Light bulbs ............................ 340
Tires ..................................... 370
Wireless remote control battery........................................... 333
Reporting safety defects for Canadian owners ................. 424
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners................................... 424
Resetting the message indicat- ing maintenance is required 295
Road Sign Assist (RSA) ......... 217
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ......... 217
S
Safe Exit Assist ...................... 243
Safety Connect ......................... 72
Seat belt reminder light . 359, 360 Seat belts...................................27
Adjusting the seat belt ............29
Automatic Locking Retractor ..29
Child restraint sys tem installation
.............................................50
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ..............................291
Emergency Locking Retractor 29
How to wear your seat belt .....28
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................28
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .................................27
Reminder light and buzzer .359, 360
Seat belt extender ..................28
Seat belt pretensioners ..........30
SRS warning light .................357
Seat heaters ............................269
Seating capacity .............152, 392
Seats Adjustment ...........................125
Adjustment precautions ........125
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................48
Cleaning ...............................291
Head restraints .....................128
Properly sitting in the seat ......25
Seat heaters ....... ..................269
Secondary Collision Brake ....249
Sensor AHB (Automatic High Beam) 175
Automatic headlight system .174
BSM (Blind Spot M onitor) .....232
Radar sensor ................233, 244
RCTA ....................................238
Service reminder message ....295
Shift lever Continuously variable transmis-sion .............................160, 162
If th e s hif t le ver ca n no t b e s hif te d from P .........................161, 164