Owner's Manual
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only) Index 158 217 223 235 236 1 2 4 20 72 104 112 137 Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Customer assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
only) Index 158 217 223 235 236 1 2 4 20 72 104 112 137 Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Customer assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... turns on after the engine is first turned to the ON position to illuminate. Instrumentation The check engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is started, one of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly) • Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. • The fuel cap may illuminate...
... turns on after the engine is first turned to the ON position to illuminate. Instrumentation The check engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is started, one of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly) • Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. • The fuel cap may illuminate...
Owner's Manual
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..., low coolant, low fuel, engine oil pressure, check engine and air bag readiness. Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps are on position without starting the engine. If any of these lights do not illuminate, see your dealer or qualified service technician.
..., low coolant, low fuel, engine oil pressure, check engine and air bag readiness. Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps are on position without starting the engine. If any of these lights do not illuminate, see your dealer or qualified service technician.
Owner's Manual
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... returns, indicating the station is held in memory on selecting a station. 3. If the battery is helpful on trips when you to be reset. Select a station. Starting automatic memory store (if equipped) 1. Controls and features Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with different radio stations. Automatic memory store (if equipped...
... returns, indicating the station is held in memory on selecting a station. 3. If the battery is helpful on trips when you to be reset. Select a station. Starting automatic memory store (if equipped) 1. Controls and features Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with different radio stations. Automatic memory store (if equipped...
Owner's Manual
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... output. • Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads BASS. • Press (+) or (-) on the frequency band, the remaining memory preset controls will start playing. Controls and features 2. Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to your audio system's manually set memory stations, press the AUTO PRESET control...
... output. • Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads BASS. • Press (+) or (-) on the frequency band, the remaining memory preset controls will start playing. Controls and features 2. Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to your audio system's manually set memory stations, press the AUTO PRESET control...
Owner's Manual
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... electrical circuits are disabled. This key position is for too long to this position for normal driving. 4. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. 2 1 C H 8 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 180 110 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130 E F MPH CHECK...
... electrical circuits are disabled. This key position is for too long to this position for normal driving. 4. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. 2 1 C H 8 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 180 110 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130 E F MPH CHECK...
Owner's Manual
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Controls and features FLOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS Parking brake For information on the parking brake, refer to Preparing to start the vehicle in the Starting chapter. 64 PULL Remote luggage compartment control Pull the control located on the left of the driver seat to open the luggage compartment.
Controls and features FLOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS Parking brake For information on the parking brake, refer to Preparing to start the vehicle in the Starting chapter. 64 PULL Remote luggage compartment control Pull the control located on the left of the driver seat to open the luggage compartment.
Owner's Manual
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It is an additional theft protection feature that prevents the engine from being started unless a coded key is used to start your vehicle. 69 This system is supplied with 2.5 litre engines. POWER AUDIO VOLUME AM/FM 1 4 2 5 3 CLOCK SCAN ANS SEEK 0 80 20 90 140 23 100 ...
It is an additional theft protection feature that prevents the engine from being started unless a coded key is used to start your vehicle. 69 This system is supplied with 2.5 litre engines. POWER AUDIO VOLUME AM/FM 1 4 2 5 3 CLOCK SCAN ANS SEEK 0 80 20 90 140 23 100 ...
Owner's Manual
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... and then flashes repeatedly at irregular intervals, the system did not recognize the key code. Remove the key and try again. To ensure a trouble-free starting of the vehicle, do not shield the keys with any metal objects. 70
... and then flashes repeatedly at irregular intervals, the system did not recognize the key code. Remove the key and try again. To ensure a trouble-free starting of the vehicle, do not shield the keys with any metal objects. 70
Owner's Manual
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...rpm). Do not allow the vehicle to warm the engine. Do not park, idle, or drive your dealer or a qualified service technician. When the engine starts, the idle rpm runs faster to idle for more than ten minutes. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle... your vehicle in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. Extended idling at high engine speeds can start a fire. 104 The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can produce very high temperatures in dry grass or other ...
...rpm). Do not allow the vehicle to warm the engine. Do not park, idle, or drive your dealer or a qualified service technician. When the engine starts, the idle rpm runs faster to idle for more than ten minutes. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle... your vehicle in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. Extended idling at high engine speeds can start a fire. 104 The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can produce very high temperatures in dry grass or other ...
Owner's Manual
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Always open the garage door before you start your vehicle in a closed garage or in this chapter for long periods of time, open area for more instructions. OFF PANEL A/C MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF 105 IMPORTANT VENTILATION INFORMATION If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in fresh air. Adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in an open the windows at least 2.5 cm (1 inch). See Guarding against exhaust fumes in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Starting Do not start the engine.
Always open the garage door before you start your vehicle in a closed garage or in this chapter for long periods of time, open area for more instructions. OFF PANEL A/C MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF 105 IMPORTANT VENTILATION INFORMATION If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in fresh air. Adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in an open the windows at least 2.5 cm (1 inch). See Guarding against exhaust fumes in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Starting Do not start the engine.
Owner's Manual
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... the exhaust system changes. • the vehicle has been damaged in exhaust fumes. If you ever smell exhaust fumes of snow, leaves, and other debris. Starting Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately...
... the exhaust system changes. • the vehicle has been damaged in exhaust fumes. If you ever smell exhaust fumes of snow, leaves, and other debris. Starting Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator pedal before or during starting the vehicle: 1. This system meets all vehicle occupants have difficulty starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. Make sure all Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment standard... electrical field strength of radio noise. Only use the accelerator pedal when you have buckled their proper usage, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 107 Before...
... vehicle, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator pedal before or during starting the vehicle: 1. This system meets all vehicle occupants have difficulty starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. Make sure all Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment standard... electrical field strength of radio noise. Only use the accelerator pedal when you have buckled their proper usage, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 107 Before...
Owner's Manual
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If starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). Starting If starting a vehicle with an automatic transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is set. • Push the clutch pedal to the floor otherwise the engine will not crank (turn over). • Put the gearshift into neutral. 108
If starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). Starting If starting a vehicle with an automatic transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is set. • Push the clutch pedal to the floor otherwise the engine will not crank (turn over). • Put the gearshift into neutral. 108
Owner's Manual
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Turn the key to the on position (without turning the key to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified service technician. Make sure the following lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to start). Alternative design 109 BRAKE BRAKE Alternative design CHECK ENGINE TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF • If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the safety belt warning light does not illuminate. Starting 3.
Turn the key to the on position (without turning the key to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified service technician. Make sure the following lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to start). Alternative design 109 BRAKE BRAKE Alternative design CHECK ENGINE TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF • If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the safety belt warning light does not illuminate. Starting 3.
Owner's Manual
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...accelerator depressed about 1/4 of the way down . If the engine does not start in two attempts OR the temperature is below -12°C (10°F), depress the accelerator pedal and start , continue to the start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and try again. 3. If the ...engine does not start position (4) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. DO NOT crank for a few seconds, apply...
...accelerator depressed about 1/4 of the way down . If the engine does not start in two attempts OR the temperature is below -12°C (10°F), depress the accelerator pedal and start , continue to the start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and try again. 3. If the ...engine does not start position (4) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. DO NOT crank for a few seconds, apply...
Owner's Manual
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... hours will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle. Starting USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting the vehicle. To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems... heater in a region where temperatures reach -23°C (-10°F) or below. It is strongly recommended if you live in at least three hours before starting , warms up the engine faster and allows the heaterdefroster system to respond quickly.
... hours will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle. Starting USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting the vehicle. To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems... heater in a region where temperatures reach -23°C (-10°F) or below. It is strongly recommended if you live in at least three hours before starting , warms up the engine faster and allows the heaterdefroster system to respond quickly.
Owner's Manual
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... means that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from the P (Park) position unless the brake pedal is depressed. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 3. Start the engine. 2. Putting your vehicle will have to swerve around an object or another vehicle, your vehicle in gear You must push the thumb button...
... means that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from the P (Park) position unless the brake pedal is depressed. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 3. Start the engine. 2. Putting your vehicle will have to swerve around an object or another vehicle, your vehicle in gear You must push the thumb button...
Owner's Manual
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When starting your vehicle requires additional power for climbing hills. Driving • D (Drive) D (Drive) provides more engine braking than overdrive and is selected. To return to normal ...
When starting your vehicle requires additional power for climbing hills. Driving • D (Drive) D (Drive) provides more engine braking than overdrive and is selected. To return to normal ...
Owner's Manual
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Driving • 2 (Second) Use the 2 (Second) position to start up on slippery roads or to provide additional braking on steep downgrades. Do not go faster than 90 km/h (55 mph) in this gear. • 1 (... to downshift through the gears and will not occur while the gearshift lever remains in second gear. When your vehicle is in 2 (Second), it automatically starts off in the 1 (First) position. Upshifts will shift to 1 (First) after the vehicle decelerates to D (Drive). Do not go faster than 60 km/h (38 mph...
Driving • 2 (Second) Use the 2 (Second) position to start up on slippery roads or to provide additional braking on steep downgrades. Do not go faster than 90 km/h (55 mph) in this gear. • 1 (... to downshift through the gears and will not occur while the gearshift lever remains in second gear. When your vehicle is in 2 (Second), it automatically starts off in the 1 (First) position. Upshifts will shift to 1 (First) after the vehicle decelerates to D (Drive). Do not go faster than 60 km/h (38 mph...