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Contents
Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 6
Controls and features 18
Seating and safety restraints 62
Starting and driving
Starting 90
Driving 95
Roadside emergencies 116
Servicing
Maintenance and care 133
Capacities and specifications 191
Customer assistance 197
Reporting safety defects 211
Index 212
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Introduction The following warning may be required by California law: CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Engine exhaust, some if its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm. ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings. Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and the aut
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Introduction WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. For
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Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat Child Seat Tether Installation Warning Anchorage Anti-Lock Brake Brake System System Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Traction Control Based Master Lighting Hazard Warning Switch Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Windshield Fuel Pump Reset Wash/Wipe Windshield Rear Window Defrost/Demist Defrost/Demist
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Battery Hot Avoid Smoking, Battery Acid Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Fan Warning MAX Power Steering Maintain Correct MIN Fluid Fluid Level Emission System Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Jack Filter 5
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Instrumentation Instrument Driver air bag cluster (pg. 75) (pg. 8) Headlamp control (pg. 18) 60 70 3 4 50 80 RPMX1000 40 80 100 120 2 5 90 60 30 C H 160 40 1 LH 20 180 6 20 10 0 MPH km/h SELECT/RESET 7 FUEL DOOR 00000 0.0 E F L H SERVICE BRAKE AIR THEFT ENGINE LOW O/D BAG FUEL OFF ! P SOON RSM SET ACC COAST Rear defroster* (pg. 19) Turn signal and Speed controls wiper/washer (pg. 42) control (pg. 40) * if equipped 6 REAR DEF HI LO OFF ON OFF
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Instrumentation Climate control system (pg. 20) Electronic sound system (pg. 23) Overdrive off switch (pg. 104) 7 OFF LO VENT FLOOR NORM MIX A/C MAX HI A/C AUTOMATIC REW FF FM1 DNR CrO PLAY EJCT POWER AUDIO AM/FM 1 2 3 AUTO SCAN TUNE VOLUME 4 5 CLOCK SEEK ST 2 PROG PRESET
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Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster 60 70 4 3 50 80 RPMX1000 100 5 40 80 120 2 90 60 140 30 100 C H 160 LH 40 1 6 20 180 110 20 10 120 0 MPH km/h SELECT/RESET 7 FUEL DOOR 00000 0.0 E F L H SERVICE BRAKE AIR LOW O/D THEFT ENGINE ABS ! P BAG FUEL OFF SOON Optional instrument cluster 80 4 70 90 60 100 3 5 120 140 RPMX1000 110 50 100 160 2 6 80 180 120 40 60 200 C H LH 130 30 1 7 40 220 140 20 20 240 150 0 8 10 MPH km/h SELECT/RESET FUEL DOOR . 00000 0 0 E F L H SERVICE
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Instrumentation position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Charging system Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service. Air bag readiness Momentarily AIR illuminates when the BAG ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, hav
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Instrumentation to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing. What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates Light turns on solid: This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to ill
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Instrumentation Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Low fuel Illuminates as an early LOW reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on FUEL the fuel gauge (refer to Fuel Gauge in this chapter for more information). When refueling, after the light comes on, the amount of fuel that is added will be less than the advertised capacity since
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Instrumentation Traction ControlY active Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON. It also illuminates when the Traction Controly system begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to limit a wheelspin condition. It will be lit for a minimum of four seconds or for the duration of the Traction Controly event. For more information, refer to the Driving chapter. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is ABS turne
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Instrumentation added. This lamp will also illuminate when the ignition is turned to ON and the engine is off. For more information on adding engine coolant, refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to th
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Instrumentation Optional instrument cluster gauges 80 4 70 90 100 5 60 3 RPMX1000 120 140 110 50 100 160 2 6 80 180 120 40 60 200 H L H 130 30 1 40 7 220 140 20 20 240 150 0 8 10 SELECT/RESET MPH km/h FUEL DOOR 00000 0.0 F L H SERVICE BRAKE AIR LOW O/D THEFT ENGINE ABS ! P BAG FUEL OFF SOON Fuel gauge Displays approximately F how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF po
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Instrumentation This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate. Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. ² Base instrument 60 70 cluster 50 80 100 40 80 120 90 60 140 30 100 160 40 20 180 110 20 10 120 MPH km/h FUEL DOOR ² Optional instrument 80 70 90 cluster 100 60 120 140 110 50 100 160 80 180 120 40 200 60 130 30 40 220 140 20 20 240 150 10 MPH km/h FUEL DOOR Odomete
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Instrumentation ² Base instrument 4 3 cluster RPMX1000 5 2 1 6 0 SELECT/RESET 7 00000 0.0 ² Optional instrument 4 cluster 5 3 RPMX1000 2 6 1 7 8 0 SELECT/RESET 00000 0.0 Trip odometer Registers the 4 kilometers (miles) of 3 5 RPMX1000 individual journeys. 2 6 Press and release the 1 7 reset button until a “T” appears in the display 0 8 SELECT/RESET (this represents the 00000 0.0 trip mode). Press and hold the button for three seconds to reset. Battery voltage gauge This shows the battery LH volt
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Instrumentation Engine oil pressure gauge This shows the engine L H oil pressure in the system. Sufficient pressure exists as long as the needle remains in the normal range (the area between the “L” and “H”). If the gauge indicates low pressure, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level. Add oil if needed (refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership
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Controls and features HEADLAMP CONTROL ² Pull the headlamp control toward you to the first position to turn on the parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps and marker lamps. ² Pull the headlamp control toward you to the outer position to turn on the headlamps (in addition to the previous lamps). Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: ² the ignition must be turned on ² the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position
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Controls and features PANEL DIMMER CONTROL To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel: ² Rotate clockwise/ counterclockwise when the headlamp control is in the parking lamp or low-beam position. To turn on the courtesy lamps: ² Rotate fully counterclockwise. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED) The rear defroster REAR DEF control is located on the instrument panel. Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. ² A small LED will illuminate when the rear defr
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Controls and features CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating and air conditioning system A/C MAX A/C Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. Mode selector control Controls the direction A/C of the airflow to the MAX inside of the vehicle. A/C The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except VENT and FLOOR. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outs
