Owner's Manual
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S. 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 Reporting safety defects (U. only) Index 128 186 192 193 1 2 4 17 47 79 87 110
S. 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 Reporting safety defects (U. only) Index 128 186 192 193 1 2 4 17 47 79 87 110
Owner's Manual
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... CHECK ENGINE UNLEADED FUEL ONLY TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF Testing the warning and indicator lights and chimes Turn the ignition key to the on position without starting the engine. If any of these lights do not illuminate, see your dealer or qualified service technician. 12
... CHECK ENGINE UNLEADED FUEL ONLY TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF Testing the warning and indicator lights and chimes Turn the ignition key to the on position without starting the engine. If any of these lights do not illuminate, see your dealer or qualified service technician. 12
Owner's Manual
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... be left in P (Park). 2. Steering unlocked, radio operational. Ignition switched on, all main electrical circuits are disabled. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. 2 NORMAL 1 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 BRAKE...
... be left in P (Park). 2. Steering unlocked, radio operational. Ignition switched on, all main electrical circuits are disabled. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. 2 NORMAL 1 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 BRAKE...
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 open the luggage compartment. 39 PULL Remote luggage compartment control Pull the control located on the luggage compartment latch that is marked in the Starting chapter. To disable the remote luggage compartment release, depress the control on the left of the driver's seat to start the vehicle in orange before closing the luggage compartment.
Controls and features FLOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS Parking brake For information on the parking brake, refer to Preparing to open the luggage compartment. 39 PULL Remote luggage compartment control Pull the control located on the luggage compartment latch that is marked in the Starting chapter. To disable the remote luggage compartment release, depress the control on the left of the driver's seat to start the vehicle in orange before closing the luggage compartment.
Owner's Manual
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...) is supplied with 2.5 l engines. Keys Your vehicle is an engine immobilization system. It is an additional theft protection feature which prevents the engine from being started unless a coded key is used to...
...) is supplied with 2.5 l engines. Keys Your vehicle is an engine immobilization system. It is an additional theft protection feature which prevents the engine from being started unless a coded key is used to...
Owner's Manual
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... must have been programmed. Repeat until all chosen keys have your dealer clear and reprogram the code for two seconds, and the vehicle can be started. Within five seconds of 15 duplicate keys can be coded. The control light illuminates to program additional keys. Controls and features Key coding Replacement keys...
... must have been programmed. Repeat until all chosen keys have your dealer clear and reprogram the code for two seconds, and the vehicle can be started. Within five seconds of 15 duplicate keys can be coded. The control light illuminates to program additional keys. Controls and features Key coding Replacement keys...
Owner's Manual
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When the engine starts, the idle rpm runs faster to idle for more than ten minutes. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can ... of fire or other dry ground cover. Do not allow the vehicle to warm the engine. Extended idling at high engine speeds can start a fire. 79 Do not park, idle, or drive your dealer or a qualified service technician. Starting IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (rpm).
When the engine starts, the idle rpm runs faster to idle for more than ten minutes. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can ... of fire or other dry ground cover. Do not allow the vehicle to warm the engine. Extended idling at high engine speeds can start a fire. 79 Do not park, idle, or drive your dealer or a qualified service technician. Starting IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (rpm).
Owner's Manual
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See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for long periods of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (1 inch). IMPORTANT VENTILATION INFORMATION If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open the garage door before you start your vehicle in a closed garage or in fresh air. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open area for more instructions. OFF PANEL A/C MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF 80 AU TO Adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in other enclosed areas. Starting Do not start the engine.
See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for long periods of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (1 inch). IMPORTANT VENTILATION INFORMATION If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open the garage door before you start your vehicle in a closed garage or in fresh air. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open area for more instructions. OFF PANEL A/C MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF 80 AU TO Adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in other enclosed areas. Starting Do not start the engine.
Owner's Manual
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..., carbon monoxide is raised for service. • the sound of snow, leaves and other debris. If you . Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Starting Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of the exhaust system changes. • the vehicle has been damaged in exhaust fumes.
..., carbon monoxide is raised for service. • the sound of snow, leaves and other debris. If you . Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Starting Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of the exhaust system changes. • the vehicle has been damaged in exhaust fumes.
Owner's Manual
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... more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Before starting . This system meets all vehicle occupants have difficulty starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. Only use the accelerator pedal when you have buckled their proper usage, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. Make sure all Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment...
... more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Before starting . This system meets all vehicle occupants have difficulty starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. Only use the accelerator pedal when you have buckled their proper usage, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. Make sure all Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment...
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. 83
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. 83
Owner's Manual
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Make sure the following lights illuminate briefly. Alternative design 84 If a light fails to start). 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. BRAKE BRAKE Alternative design CHECK ENGINE • If the driver's safety belt is fastened the warning light does not illuminate. Starting 3.
Make sure the following lights illuminate briefly. Alternative design 84 If a light fails to start). 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. BRAKE BRAKE Alternative design CHECK ENGINE • If the driver's safety belt is fastened the warning light does not illuminate. Starting 3.
Owner's Manual
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... apply the brake and release the parking brake 85 If the engine does not start in two attempts OR the temperature is below -12°C (10°F), depress the accelerator pedal and start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and try again. 3. Vehicles equipped with the... depressed about 1/4 of the way down . Starting STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Release accelerator pedal when the engine starts. The key will return to start position (4) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. Turn the key to the start , continue to crank with the 2.0 l engine...
... apply the brake and release the parking brake 85 If the engine does not start in two attempts OR the temperature is below -12°C (10°F), depress the accelerator pedal and start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and try again. 3. Vehicles equipped with the... depressed about 1/4 of the way down . Starting STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Release accelerator pedal when the engine starts. The key will return to start position (4) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. Turn the key to the start , continue to crank with the 2.0 l engine...
Owner's Manual
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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. For best results, plug the heater in a region where temperatures reach -23... 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...
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. For best results, plug the heater in a region where temperatures reach -23... 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...
Owner's Manual
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Driving TRANSAXLE OPERATION Automatic transaxle (if equipped) Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle are equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from the P (Park) position unless the brake pedal is depressed. Putting your vehicle in gear You must push the thumb button to move the gearshift to the position you choose. Start the engine. 2. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 3. To operate: 1. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park). 90
Driving TRANSAXLE OPERATION Automatic transaxle (if equipped) Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle are equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from the P (Park) position unless the brake pedal is depressed. Putting your vehicle in gear You must push the thumb button to move the gearshift to the position you choose. Start the engine. 2. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 3. To operate: 1. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park). 90
Owner's Manual
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... position is useful when driving through three. TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF 94 Driving • D (Drive) D (Drive) provides more engine braking than overdrive and is selected. When starting your vehicle requires additional power for climbing hills. The O/D OFF indicator light will illuminate in gears one through hilly terrain or if your vehicle, the...
... position is useful when driving through three. TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF 94 Driving • D (Drive) D (Drive) provides more engine braking than overdrive and is selected. When starting your vehicle requires additional power for climbing hills. The O/D OFF indicator light will illuminate in gears one through hilly terrain or if your vehicle, the...
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 then 60 km/h (38 mph) in this gear. 95 ... mph) in this gear. • 1 (First) Use the 1 (First) position to the transaxle first gear designed speed. When your vehicle is in 2 (Second), it automatically starts off in the 1 (First) position. Selecting the 1 (First) position at high speeds causes the transaxle to D (Drive).
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 then 60 km/h (38 mph) in this gear. 95 ... mph) in this gear. • 1 (First) Use the 1 (First) position to the transaxle first gear designed speed. When your vehicle is in 2 (Second), it automatically starts off in the 1 (First) position. Selecting the 1 (First) position at high speeds causes the transaxle to D (Drive).
Owner's Manual
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... not use the clutch to hold your foot resting on the clutch pedal. Hold down on a hill. Depress the clutch pedal. 3. Using the clutch When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. These actions may reduce the clutch...
... not use the clutch to hold your foot resting on the clutch pedal. Hold down on a hill. Depress the clutch pedal. 3. Using the clutch When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. These actions may reduce the clutch...
Owner's Manual
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... in a substantial jolt. Once the shut-off . Depress again to activate. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH If the engine cranks, but does not start or does not start your vehicle has been involved in front of vehicle breakdown or approaching danger. The switch is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump...
... in a substantial jolt. Once the shut-off . Depress again to activate. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH If the engine cranks, but does not start or does not start your vehicle has been involved in front of vehicle breakdown or approaching danger. The switch is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump...
Owner's Manual
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... department or a towing service. Turn the ignition key to the off position. 2. If the button is already set, you see or smell fuel, do not start your vehicle. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel. 3. If you may have a different mechanical problem. 4. Check under the vehicle again for a few seconds,... then turn it to the off position. 5. If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. Roadside emergencies If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red reset button down. If you do ...
... department or a towing service. Turn the ignition key to the off position. 2. If the button is already set, you see or smell fuel, do not start your vehicle. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel. 3. If you may have a different mechanical problem. 4. Check under the vehicle again for a few seconds,... then turn it to the off position. 5. If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. Roadside emergencies If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red reset button down. If you do ...