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uu Braking u Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, an d helps you retain steering control by
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.
The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distri bution according to vehicle loading.
You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pe dal. This is sometimes referred to as
“stomp and steer.”
■ABS operation
The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Keep holding the
pedal firmly down. On dry pavement, you will need to press on the brake pedal very
hard before the ABS activates. However, you may feel the ABS activate immediately
if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
When the vehicle speed goes under 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.
■ABS1 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
NOTICE
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an
incorrect tire type and size.
When the ABS indicator comes on while driving,
there may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking is not affected, there is a
possibility of the ABS not operating. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
The ABS does not reduce the ti me or distance it takes
to stop the vehicle. It only helps with steering control
during hard braking.
In the following cases, yo ur vehicle may need more
stopping distance than a vehicle without the ABS:
•When driving on rough road surfaces, including
when driving on uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow.
•When tire chains are installed.
You may hear a motor sound coming from the
engine compartment while system checks are being
performed immediately after starting the engine or
while driving. This is normal.
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uu Replacing Light Bulbs u Headlight Bulbs
252
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High voltage can remain in the circuit for a long period of time after the light is
switched off. Do not attemp t to inspect or replace the high voltage discharge type
bulbs yourself. Ask a dealer to insp ect and replace low beam headlights.
1.Turn the steering wheel all the way to
the opposite side from the headlight
being replaced.
Passenger side: Turn the steering wheel
to the left.
Driver side: Turn the steering wheel to
the right.
2. Remove the holding clips and screws, and
pull the inner fender back.
3. Rotate the cover to the left, and remove.
■Low Beam Headlights
■Low Beam Headlights
High Voltage Discharge Types
Halogen Types
1Low Beam Headlights
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the center
pin to remove the clip.
Inner Fender
Cover
Screw
Clip
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uu Replacing Light Bulbs u Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs
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2. Remove the coupler.
u It can be removed by pushing the tab.
3. Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
4. Insert a new bulb into the fog light
assembly and turn it to the right.
5. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
Turn the steering wheel and pull the inner fender back in the same way as when
replacing the low beam headlights.
2 Changing the Low Beam Headlight P. 252
1. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
2. Push in the old bulb, rotate to the left until
it unlocks, and remove.
3. Insert a new bulb.
Bulb
Coupler
Tab
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker: 21/5W
Socket
Bulb
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uu Checking and Maintaining Tires u Winter Tires
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Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked “M+S” tires, snow
tires, or tire chains; reduce speed; and main tain sufficient distance between vehicles
when driving.
Be particularly careful wh en operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent
skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all season tires when necessary or according to the law.
When mounting, refer to the following points.
For winter tires:
• Select the size and load ranges that are the same as the original tires.
• Mount the tires to all four wheels.
For tire chains:
• Install them on the front tires only.
• Because your vehicle has limited tire clea rance, we strongly recommend using the
chains listed below:
• Follow the chain manufactur er’s instruction when installing. Mount them as
tightly as you can.
• Check that the chains do not touch the brake lines or suspension.
• Drive slowly.
Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain SC1034
Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain SC1038
1Winter Tires
NOTICE
Traction devices that are th e wrong size or improperly
installed can damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are
hitting any part of the vehicle.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructi ons regarding vehicle
operational limits.
3 WARNING
Using the wrong chains, or not properly
installing chains, can damage the brake
lines and cause a crash in which you can be
seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding the selection and use of
tire chains.
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
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If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired
or replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on firm , level, and non-slippery surface and apply the
parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever in
(P
.
2. Move the shift lever in
(R
.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 .
1
Changing a Flat Tire
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model.
Do not use them with another vehicle.
Do not use another type of compact spare tire or
wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it will
the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairi ng agent on a flat tire,
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.
Automatic transmission models
Manual transmission models
All models
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uu Indicator, Comin g On/Blinking u If the Brake System Indicator Comes On
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If the Brake System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action . If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator Comes On
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the brake distribution system is
not working. This can result in vehicle instability
under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.
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U.S.
Canada

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Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 214
Accessories and Modifications ................ 221
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 130
Active Head Restraints ............................. 123
Additives Coolant .................................................. 242
Engine Oil ............................................... 236
Washer ................................................... 248
Additives, Engine Oil .......
........................ 236
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 125
Front Seats.............................................. 117
Head Restraints ....................................... 119
Headlights .............................................. 249
Mirrors.................................................... 115
Rear Seats ............................................... 124
Steering Wheel ....................................... 114
Temperature ............................................. 78
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control Sys tem) .................................................... 134
Changing the Mode................................ 134
Defrosting the Windshield and 
Windows .............................................. 135
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 273
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 134
Sensor .................................................... 137
Synchronized Mode ................................ 136
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 134
Air Pressure .
............................. 262 , 309, 311Airbags
........................................................ 33
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 39
Airbag Care ............................................... 47
Event Data Recorder .................................. 19
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 36
Indicator ........................................ 44, 67, 70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 45
Sensors ...................................................... 33
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 42
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 46
Side Airbags .............................................. 40
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 43
AM/FM Radio ..
.......................................... 146
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 214
Indicator .................................................... 66
Armrest ..................................................... 125
Audio System ............................................ 140
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 145
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 142
Error Messages ........................................ 161
General Information ................................ 163
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 156
Recommended CDs ................................. 164
Recommended Devices ............................ 166
Remote Controls ..................................... 144
Security Code .......................................... 142
Theft Protection ....................................... 142
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 141
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 166
Authorized Manuals ............
..................... 319 Auto Door Lock/Unlock
.............................. 95
Customize ........................................... 81, 83
Automatic Lighting .................................. 107
Automatic Transmission ........................... 196
Creeping ................................................. 196
Fluid ........................................................ 244
Kickdown ................................................ 196
Operating the Shift Lever................... 13, 198
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 199
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 291
Shifting ................................................... 197
Auxiliary Input Jack ................
.................. 142
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 78
Average Speed ........................................... 79
B
Battery...................................................... 270
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 294
Jump Starting .......................................... 288
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 270
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 272
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 26
Beverage Holders ..................................... 129
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 159
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 169
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 59
Brake System ............................................ 212
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 214
Brake Assist System ................................. 215
Fluid ........................................................ 246
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B

324
Manual Transmission ............................... 201
Glass (care)................................................ 277
Glove Box .................................................. 127
H
Halogen Bulbs ................................... 249, 253
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 279
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 169
Change Language ................................... 180
Help Features........................................... 170
HFL Status Display.................................... 170
Making a Call .......................................... 175
Menus ..................................................... 171
Muting a Call........................................... 176
Phone Setup ............................................ 173
Phonebook .............................................. 177
Receiving a Call ....................................... 176
Sending Numbers or Names During a  Call ........................................................ 176
Transferring a Call ................................... 176
Hazard Warning Button .
.............................. 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 119
Headlights ................................................. 106
Aiming .................................................... 249
Automatic Operation ............................... 107
Dimming ......................................... 106, 108
Operating ................................................ 106
Heated Door Mirrors ......
.......................... 111
Heaters (Seat) ............................................ 133
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 69 HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver ............ 167
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 312
Engine and Transmission ......................... 312
Vehicle Identification ............................... 312
Ignition Switch ......................................... 105
Illumination Control ................................. 110
Knob ....................................................... 110
Immobilizer System .................................... 99
Indicator.................................................... 70
Indicators .................................................... 64
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 66
Charging System ............................... 65, 294
Cruise Control ................................... 71, 204
Cruise Main....................................... 71, 203
Door and Trunk Open ......................... 25, 68
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System .. 68, 296
Fog Light ................................................... 70
High-Beam ................................................ 69
Immobilizer System ................................... 70
Lights On .................................................. 69
Low Fuel ................................................... 66
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 64, 294
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 68, 208, 210
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 227
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 65, 295
Parking Brake and Brake System ................ 64
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 27, 66
Security System Alarm ............................... 71Side Airbag Off ...................................
46, 70
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 44, 67
System Message ....................................... 69
Transmission ............................................. 65
Turn Signal ............................................... 69
VSA ® (V
ehicle Stability Assist) 
System ............................................ 67, 206
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 67, 207
Information .............................................. 307
Information Buttons .................................. 76
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 78
Instrument Panel ........................................ 63
Brightness Control .................................. 110
Interior Lights ........................................... 126
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 115
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 284
Jump Starting ........................................... 288
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 90
Keyless Lockout Prevention ....................... 92
Keys ............................................................. 89
Lockout Prevention ................................... 92
Number Tag.............................................. 90
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................. 95
Remote Transmitter .................................. 91
Retractable Master Keys ............................ 89
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I
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K

327
Specified Fuel........................... 217 , 308, 310
Speedometer.............................................. 75
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 36
Starting the Engine .................................. 193
Does Not Start ........................................ 287
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 105
Jump Starting ......................................... 288
Steering Wheel ........................................ 114
Adjusting ................................................ 114
Stopping ................................................... 216
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 132
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 36
Switches (Around the Steering 
Wheel) ............................................ 2, 3, 105
SYNC Mode .............................................. 136
System Message Indicator ......................... 69
T
Tachometer................................................ 75
Temperature .............................................. 78
Gauge ........................................................ 8
Outside Temperature Display .................... 78
Temperature Sensor ................................ 137
Tie-down Anchor ..................................... 131
Time (Setting) ............................................. 88
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS) ..................................................... 208
Indicator ........................................... 68, 297
Tires .......................................................... 261
Air Pressure............................. 262, 309, 311 Checking and Maintaining .......................
261
Inspection ................................................ 261
Labeling .................................................. 262
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 281
Regulations ............................................. 264
Rotation .................................................. 268
Spare Tire ................................ 281, 309, 311
Tire Chains .............................................. 269
Wear Indicators ....................................... 266
Winter ..................................................... 269
Tools ................
.......................................... 280
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 189
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 190
Load Limits .............................................. 189
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 192
Emergency .............................................. 303
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System) .................................................... 208
Indicator ............................................ 68, 297
Transmission ..................................... 197 , 201
Automatic ............................................... 197
Fluid ................................................ 244, 245
Manual .................................................... 201
Number ................................................... 312
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 199
Shift Position Indicator ....................... 13 , 198
Trip Meter .......
............................................ 77
Trip/Reset Switch ........................................ 77
Troubleshooting .......................................
279
Blown Fuse .............................................. 298
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 17Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 18
Emergency Towing ..................................
303
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 287
Noise When Braking .................................. 18
Overheating ............................................ 292
Premium Gasoline ................... 217, 308, 310
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 281
Rear Door Won’t Open........................ 17, 95
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 291
Warning Indicators .................................... 64
Trunk ........................................................... 96
Lid............................................................. 96
Light Bulb........................................ 308, 310
Main Switch .............................................. 98
Unable to Open....................................... 305
Turn Signals .......
....................................... 106
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 69
U
Unlocking the Doors.................................. 91
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the 
Inside ......................................................... 10
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 140, 141
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 166
V
Valet Key..................................................... 90
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 312
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