Owner's Manual
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...there may be or is a problem with your vehicle's functions. If you are familiar with one of your warning lights and gages. The pictures will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to your vehicle. Paying... attention to let you know your vehicle's functions. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with this section, you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice. Often...
...there may be or is a problem with your vehicle's functions. If you are familiar with one of your warning lights and gages. The pictures will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to your vehicle. Paying... attention to let you know your vehicle's functions. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with this section, you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice. Often...
Owner's Manual
Page 134
... the ignition key to RUN. For good braking, though, you it is a problem. 134 United States Canada This light should go out when the engine is started. Have it stays on, or comes on the ignition, and when the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. If it should come... on then, have a problem with the electrical charging system. If it checked by your battery. Then it does not come on , be ready to show...
... the ignition key to RUN. For good braking, though, you it is a problem. 134 United States Canada This light should go out when the engine is started. Have it stays on, or comes on the ignition, and when the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. If it should come... on then, have a problem with the electrical charging system. If it checked by your battery. Then it does not come on , be ready to show...
Owner's Manual
Page 135
... . If the light is still on after your parking brake does not release fully. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle may have a brake problem. That is normal. {CAUTION: Your brake system may take longer to an accident. Make sure the parking brake is fully released. It may not be... Your Vehicle on page 231. The light will come on when you have the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). If it means you set your engine is started and may go closer to push or, the pedal may stay on for several seconds. When the ignition is on, the brake system...
... . If the light is still on after your parking brake does not release fully. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle may have a brake problem. That is normal. {CAUTION: Your brake system may take longer to an accident. Make sure the parking brake is fully released. It may not be... Your Vehicle on page 231. The light will come on when you have the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). If it means you set your engine is started and may go closer to push or, the pedal may stay on for several seconds. When the ignition is on, the brake system...
Owner's Manual
Page 136
...ABS warning light will be ready to reset the system. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light (2.0L Engine Only) This light is a problem with the appropriate Driver Information Center (DIC) messages, indicates when the ESC system and the TCS are working or are disabled. 136 If...134. If the regular brake system warning light is not on then, have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. If the light still stays on after driving at least 13 mph (20 km/h), or comes on , you do not have it fixed...
...ABS warning light will be ready to reset the system. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light (2.0L Engine Only) This light is a problem with the appropriate Driver Information Center (DIC) messages, indicates when the ESC system and the TCS are working or are disabled. 136 If...134. If the regular brake system warning light is not on then, have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. If the light still stays on after driving at least 13 mph (20 km/h), or comes on , you do not have it fixed...
Owner's Manual
Page 138
... II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is also designed to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on , the coolant level in correctly diagnosing any problem is on along with the low coolant warning light on . Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on... on to do. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle has a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to assist your service technician in your vehicle. This system is intended to assure that there is a problem and service is low. Your vehicle could ...
... II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is also designed to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on , the coolant level in correctly diagnosing any problem is on along with the low coolant warning light on . Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on... on to do. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle has a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to assist your service technician in your vehicle. This system is intended to assure that there is a problem and service is low. Your vehicle could ...
Owner's Manual
Page 141
...help your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. If you have done this inspection if the check engine light is designed to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have developed. If so, be considered not ready for inspection. 141 ...Failure to run down. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to pass this inspection if the OBD (on...
...help your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. If you have done this inspection if the check engine light is designed to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have developed. If so, be considered not ready for inspection. 141 ...Failure to run down. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to pass this inspection if the OBD (on...
Owner's Manual
Page 142
... If you make a hard stop, the light may come on in three other oil problem. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may have a problem with the ignition on oil, or could also come on for changing engine oil. 142 The oil light could have some other situations: • When the ignition...the light will come on with the fuse or bulb. Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this manual for a moment. If you may damage the engine. Check your engine can become so hot that your warranty. Have it is low. If it catches fire. This...
... If you make a hard stop, the light may come on in three other oil problem. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may have a problem with the ignition on oil, or could also come on for changing engine oil. 142 The oil light could have some other situations: • When the ignition...the light will come on with the fuse or bulb. Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this manual for a moment. If you may damage the engine. Check your engine can become so hot that your warranty. Have it is low. If it catches fire. This...
Owner's Manual
Page 144
...your fuel tank capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 332. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the service station, the gas pump shuts off the ignition. ...less fuel to fill up . • The gage doesn't go back to empty when you have problems that some owners ask about how much fuel you turn off before the gage reads full. • It ...half the tank's capacity to an authorized dealer for service. Service Vehicle Soon Light (2.4L Engine Only) This light will come on if you have left. This light will come on briefly when...
...your fuel tank capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 332. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the service station, the gas pump shuts off the ignition. ...less fuel to fill up . • The gage doesn't go back to empty when you have problems that some owners ask about how much fuel you turn off before the gage reads full. • It ...half the tank's capacity to an authorized dealer for service. Service Vehicle Soon Light (2.4L Engine Only) This light will come on if you have left. This light will come on briefly when...
Owner's Manual
Page 148
... system is no longer present. Have the brake system serviced by clearing it from the display, press and hold any of boost the engine is a problem detected in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). If the condition is still present, the warning message will clear... when the vehicle's condition is enabled with the headlamp switch. 148 See Engine Oil Life System on page 252 and Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on...
... system is no longer present. Have the brake system serviced by clearing it from the display, press and hold any of boost the engine is a problem detected in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). If the condition is still present, the warning message will clear... when the vehicle's condition is enabled with the headlamp switch. 148 See Engine Oil Life System on page 252 and Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on...
Owner's Manual
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...See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 198 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light (2.0L Engine Only) on page 136 for more information. The ESC/TCS light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. The ESC/TCS light also... Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light (2.0L Engine Only) on page 136 for more information. If this message displays and a chime sounds if there has been a problem detected with the airbag system. Adjust your dealer immediately. Have your vehicle serviced...
...See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 198 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light (2.0L Engine Only) on page 136 for more information. The ESC/TCS light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. The ESC/TCS light also... Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light (2.0L Engine Only) on page 136 for more information. If this message displays and a chime sounds if there has been a problem detected with the airbag system. Adjust your dealer immediately. Have your vehicle serviced...
Owner's Manual
Page 200
...automatically disengage. See Cruise Control on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as shifting from FIRST (1) to SECOND (2) gear at low engine speeds or suddenly applying the clutch, you attempt to shift with the rear wheels spinning with an Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system which provides... systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no problems. You may be equipped with a loss of the transmission. See Accessories and Modifications on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. ...
...automatically disengage. See Cruise Control on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as shifting from FIRST (1) to SECOND (2) gear at low engine speeds or suddenly applying the clutch, you attempt to shift with the rear wheels spinning with an Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system which provides... systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no problems. You may be equipped with a loss of the transmission. See Accessories and Modifications on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 201
...Warnings and Messages on page 115. this is normal. 201 See Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light (2.0L Engine Only) on page 136 for more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 145 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System... to use cruise again, you may also feel or hear the system working; This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with vehicle directional control, especially in slippery road conditions, you should initialize before the vehicle reaches 20 mph (32 km/h). Adjust your ...
...Warnings and Messages on page 115. this is normal. 201 See Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light (2.0L Engine Only) on page 136 for more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 145 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System... to use cruise again, you may also feel or hear the system working; This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with vehicle directional control, especially in slippery road conditions, you should initialize before the vehicle reaches 20 mph (32 km/h). Adjust your ...
Owner's Manual
Page 212
... if you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can happen if a lot of your vehicle. {CAUTION: Wet brakes can if your engine. It can come in through them . There just is wet enough and you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through your... engine's air intake and badly damage your tires do not have much water can cause problems, too. Never drive through some car washes can build up under your tires that is to avoid puddles...
... if you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can happen if a lot of your vehicle. {CAUTION: Wet brakes can if your engine. It can come in through them . There just is wet enough and you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through your... engine's air intake and badly damage your tires do not have much water can cause problems, too. Never drive through some car washes can build up under your tires that is to avoid puddles...
Owner's Manual
Page 219
...your own lane. • As you can climb the hill better. 219 The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you go uphill. They could crash. You may see highway signs on two-lane {CAUTION...: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this: let your engine do all the work well. roads in hills or mountains. The most important thing to shift down . Be...Stay in your own lane when driving on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads.
...your own lane. • As you can climb the hill better. 219 The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you go uphill. They could crash. You may see highway signs on two-lane {CAUTION...: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this: let your engine do all the work well. roads in hills or mountains. The most important thing to shift down . Be...Stay in your own lane when driving on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads.
Owner's Manual
Page 238
... Emissions Standards, it is determined that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your warranty. To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean, or if your vehicle experiences problems due to operate on fuels that will operate satisfactorily on...work properly. Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in states adopting California emissions standards, your fuel. In most deposit-related problems. 238 The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on page 138. If this fuel is advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. If this...
... Emissions Standards, it is determined that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your warranty. To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean, or if your vehicle experiences problems due to operate on fuels that will operate satisfactorily on...work properly. Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in states adopting California emissions standards, your fuel. In most deposit-related problems. 238 The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on page 138. If this fuel is advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. If this...
Owner's Manual
Page 253
... by putting it in the trash, pouring it to scroll through the available personalization menu modes until the DIC display shows ACKNOWLEDGED. After changing the engine oil, the system must be a threat to LOCK. Press the information button to a place that may be sure to Do with soap and water...See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of oil by taking it on when you the system has been reset. 5. If you have a problem properly disposing of clothing or rags containing used oil stay on page 152. 3. What to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal...
... by putting it in the trash, pouring it to scroll through the available personalization menu modes until the DIC display shows ACKNOWLEDGED. After changing the engine oil, the system must be a threat to LOCK. Press the information button to a place that may be sure to Do with soap and water...See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of oil by taking it on when you the system has been reset. 5. If you have a problem properly disposing of clothing or rags containing used oil stay on page 152. 3. What to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal...
Owner's Manual
Page 257
...(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. Always use DEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant in your warranty. In addition, the engine coolant may cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. The following explains your cooling system ...add coolant when it is designed to 265°F (129°C). • Protect against rust and corrosion. • Help keep the proper engine temperature. • Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. If you add only DEX-COOL® extended life coolant. ...
...(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. Always use DEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant in your warranty. In addition, the engine coolant may cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. The following explains your cooling system ...add coolant when it is designed to 265°F (129°C). • Protect against rust and corrosion. • Help keep the proper engine temperature. • Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. If you add only DEX-COOL® extended life coolant. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 261
...is safe to do so, pull off . 2. If you keep driving with no steam, the problem may not be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. If you get the engine coolant temperature warning with no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. Stop your...at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary. {CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can indicate a serious problem. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An engine coolant temperature warning can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. If it ...
...is safe to do so, pull off . 2. If you keep driving with no steam, the problem may not be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. If you get the engine coolant temperature warning with no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. Stop your...at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary. {CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can indicate a serious problem. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An engine coolant temperature warning can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. If it ...
Owner's Manual
Page 264
The coolant level should be severely damaged. Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your vehicle. {CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other than DEX-COOL® may have not found a problem yet, check to overheat and be running . Any repairs would not be at the ...COLD FILL line. If you do, you can be burned. If they are running . Notice: Using coolant other engine parts, can be very hot. Always use DEX-...
The coolant level should be severely damaged. Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your vehicle. {CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other than DEX-COOL® may have not found a problem yet, check to overheat and be running . Any repairs would not be at the ...COLD FILL line. If you do, you can be burned. If they are running . Notice: Using coolant other engine parts, can be very hot. Always use DEX-...
Owner's Manual
Page 268
... to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is not necessary to the COLD mark. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is a ...leak in this system could indicate a problem. How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid, do the following: 1. Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on the dipstick.
... to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is not necessary to the COLD mark. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is a ...leak in this system could indicate a problem. How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid, do the following: 1. Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on the dipstick.