Owner's Manual
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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. only) Index 158 217 223 235 236 1 2 4 20 72 104 112 137
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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Safety belt warning chime For information on position without starting the engine. Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps are on, the ignition is off /lock or accessory position and the driver's door is ...
Safety belt warning chime For information on position without starting the engine. Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps are on, the ignition is off /lock or accessory position and the driver's door is ...
Owner's Manual
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... allows you to be reset. If the battery is held in memory on selecting a station. 3. Select the frequency band with different radio stations. Select a station. Starting automatic memory store (if equipped) 1. Controls and features Setting memory preset stations 1.
... allows you to be reset. If the battery is held in memory on selecting a station. 3. Select the frequency band with different radio stations. Select a station. Starting automatic memory store (if equipped) 1. Controls and features Setting memory preset stations 1.
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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. Press the AUTO PRESET control. 3. When the first six strong stations are less than six strong stations available on the volume control to your...
... 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. Press the AUTO PRESET control. 3. When the first six strong stations are less than six strong stations available on the volume control to your...
Owner's Manual
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... transaxles, the ignition key can return to avoid discharging the battery unnecessarily. 3. Warning and indicator lights illuminate. 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...
... transaxles, the ignition key can return to avoid discharging the battery unnecessarily. 3. Warning and indicator lights illuminate. 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...
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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.
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... Anti-Theft System (PATS) is recognized. Only these keys can be used . Keys Your vehicle is supplied with 2.5 litre engines. This system is used to start your vehicle. 69 Automatic disarming Switching on the ignition disarms the system if the correct code is an engine immobilization system. It is an additional...
... Anti-Theft System (PATS) is recognized. Only these keys can be used . Keys Your vehicle is supplied with 2.5 litre engines. This system is used to start your vehicle. 69 Automatic disarming Switching on the ignition disarms the system if the correct code is an engine immobilization system. It is an additional...
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To ensure a trouble-free starting of the vehicle, do not shield the keys with any metal objects. 70 Have the malfunction repaired by your dealer or a qualified technician as soon ...
To ensure a trouble-free starting of the vehicle, do not shield the keys with any metal objects. 70 Have the malfunction repaired by your dealer or a qualified technician as soon ...
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... engine compartment and exhaust system, which can produce very high temperatures in dry grass or other damage. Extended idling at high engine speeds can start a fire. 104 Starting IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (rpm). If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have... the vehicle checked by your vehicle in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. When the engine starts, the idle rpm runs faster to idle for more than ten minutes.
... engine compartment and exhaust system, which can produce very high temperatures in dry grass or other damage. Extended idling at high engine speeds can start a fire. 104 Starting IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (rpm). If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have... the vehicle checked by your vehicle in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. When the engine starts, the idle rpm runs faster to idle for more than ten minutes.
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Exhaust fumes can be toxic. OFF PANEL A/C MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF 105 Always open the windows at least 2.5 cm (1 inch). 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 area for long periods of time, open the garage door before you start your vehicle in a closed garage or in this chapter for more instructions. Starting Do not start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in other enclosed areas.
Exhaust fumes can be toxic. OFF PANEL A/C MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF 105 Always open the windows at least 2.5 cm (1 inch). 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 area for long periods of time, open the garage door before you start your vehicle in a closed garage or in this chapter for more instructions. Starting Do not start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in other enclosed areas.
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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. ...
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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... use the accelerator pedal when you have buckled their proper usage, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. Starting PREPARING TO START THE VEHICLE Engine starting . Make sure all Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field...
... use the accelerator pedal when you have buckled their proper usage, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. Starting PREPARING TO START THE VEHICLE Engine starting . Make sure all Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field...
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
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If a light fails to start). Alternative design 109 Starting 3. Make sure the following lights illuminate briefly. 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. 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.
If a light fails to start). Alternative design 109 Starting 3. Make sure the following lights illuminate briefly. 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. 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.
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...the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. 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 start the engine while holding the accelerator pedal down and hold... that position until the engine starts. Starting STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Vehicles equipped with the 2.0 l engine: If the engine fails to...
...the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. 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 start the engine while holding the accelerator pedal down and hold... that position until the engine starts. Starting STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Vehicles equipped with the 2.0 l engine: If the engine fails to...
Owner's Manual
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... use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 111 For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle. Using the heater for more than three hours will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in a region where temperatures... reach -23°C (-10°F) or below. It is strongly recommended if you live in the night before starting , warms up the engine faster and allows the heaterdefroster system to respond quickly.
... use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 111 For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle. Using the heater for more than three hours will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in a region where temperatures... reach -23°C (-10°F) or below. It is strongly recommended if you live in the night before starting , warms up the engine faster and allows the heaterdefroster system to respond quickly.
Owner's Manual
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... OPERATION Automatic transaxle (if equipped) Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle are equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that the steering effort is speed sensitive. Start the engine. 2. Driving Speed sensitive power steering (if equipped) The steering system is light for parking and heavier for highway driving. Depress and hold the...
... OPERATION Automatic transaxle (if equipped) Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle are equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that the steering effort is speed sensitive. Start the engine. 2. Driving Speed sensitive power steering (if equipped) The steering system is light for parking and heavier for highway driving. Depress and hold the...
Owner's Manual
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... O/D OFF indicator light will automatically return to overdrive mode, press the transaxle control switch.The O/D OFF indicator light will extinguish. TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF 121 When starting your vehicle requires additional power for climbing hills. To return to normal overdrive mode when the D (Drive) gearshift position is useful when driving through three...
... O/D OFF indicator light will automatically return to overdrive mode, press the transaxle control switch.The O/D OFF indicator light will extinguish. TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF 121 When starting your vehicle requires additional power for climbing hills. To return to normal overdrive mode when the D (Drive) gearshift position is useful when driving through three...
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Driving • 2 (Second) Use the 2 (Second) position to start up on slippery roads or to the transaxle first gear designed speed. Do not go faster than 60 km/h (38 mph) in this gear. 122 ... faster than 90 km/h (55 mph) in this gear. • 1 (First) Use the 1 (First) position to D (Drive). 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 provide additional braking on steep downgrades. Upshifts may be made...
Driving • 2 (Second) Use the 2 (Second) position to start up on slippery roads or to the transaxle first gear designed speed. Do not go faster than 60 km/h (38 mph) in this gear. 122 ... faster than 90 km/h (55 mph) in this gear. • 1 (First) Use the 1 (First) position to D (Drive). 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 provide additional braking on steep downgrades. Upshifts may be made...