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The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or any door is not
f ully closed. Bef ore you leave the
vehicle, make sure the doors, trunk,
and hood are securely closed.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicleorremovetheradio.This
alarm continues f or 2 minutes, then
the system resets. To reset an
alarming system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or use the
remote transmitter.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds (depending on the
‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’
setting) after you lock the doors,
hood, and trunk. For the system to
activate, you must lock the doors
from the outside with the key, lock
tab, door lock switch, or remote
transmitter. The security system
indicator in the instrument panel
starts blinking immediately to show
you the system is setting itself . To change the ‘‘SECURITY
RELOCK TIMER’’ setting, see page
.
Once the security system is set,
opening any door (without using the
key or the remote transmitter), the
hood, or the trunk will cause it to
sound. It also sounds if the radio is
removed f rom the dashboard or the
wiring is cut. With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the remote
transmitter without triggering the
alarm. The alarm will sound if the
trunk lock is f orced, or the trunk is
opened with the trunk release handle
or the emergency trunk opener.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
To see if the system is set
af ter you exit the vehicle, press the
LOCK button on the remote
transmitter within 5 seconds. If the
system is set, the horn will beep
once.
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Features
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NOTE:
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Clear.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘This process
will clear all paired phones, clear
all entries in the phonebook, and
clear the passcode. Is this what
you would like to do?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Preparing to
clear all paired phones, all
phonebook entries, and the
passcode. This may take up to 2
minutes to complete.’’ Press and
release the Talk button. After the
beep, say ‘‘OK’’ to proceed, or say
‘‘Go back’’ or ‘‘Cancel.’’
If you said ‘‘OK,’’ af ter a short
period of time, the HFL response
is, ‘‘System has been cleared.
Returning to the main menu.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘List.’’ The
HFL responds by listing the
names in the phonebook. When
the end of the list is reached, the
HFL response is, ‘‘The entire list
has been read. Returning to the
main menu.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Phonebook
options are store, edit, delete, and
list.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘List.’’ The
HFL responds by listing the
names in the phonebook. When it
saysthenameyouwanttocall,for
example, Eric, press the Talk
button, and then say ‘‘Call.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘Would you like
to call Eric?’’ Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Calling.’’ Once
connected, you will hear the
person you called through the
audio speakers. To change the
volume, use the audio system
volume knob.
This operation clears the HFL of
your passcode, your paired phones,
andallnamesintheHFLphonebook.
Clearing is recommended bef ore you
sell your vehicle. Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘System.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘System options
are setup and clear.’’
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To call a name f rom the phonebook list,
do this:
To clear the system, do this:Clearing the System
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Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane number of 91 or higher.
Useof aloweroctanegasolinecan
cause occasional metallic knocking
noises in the engine and will result in
decreased engine perf ormance. Use
of a gasoline with a pump octane
number less than 87 can lead to
engine damage.
You may hear a knocking noise from
the engine if you drive the vehicle at
low engine speed (below about 1,000
rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this,
raise the engine speed by shif ting to
a lower gear.
We recommend quality gasoline
containing detergent additives that
help prevent f uel system and engine
deposits.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we stronglyrecommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your authorized dealer f or service.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline. Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 % ethanol by
volume and up to 15 % MTBE by
volume. Do not use gasoline
containing methanol.
On vehicles with manual transmission
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period
Fuel Recommendation
Quick Start Guide
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on loose or
uneven surfaces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock. Slow down, and allow a greater
distance between vehicles under
those conditions.
It only helps with the
steering control during braking.
such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed f or the road and weather
conditions.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road. The VSA indicator will come on
alongwiththeABSindicator.
Test your brakes as instructed on
page . If the brakes f eel normal,
drive slowly and have your vehicle
repaired by your dealer as soon as
possible. Avoid sudden hard braking
which could cause the rear wheels to
lock up and possibly lead to a loss of
control.
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
A vehicle with A BS may require a
longer distance to stop
A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle.
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
A BS cannot prevent a loss of
stability.Import ant Saf et y Reminders
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To achieve a proper tongue load,
start by loading 60 % of the load
toward the front of the trailer and
40 % toward the rear, then re-adjust
the load as needed.The best way to conf irm that vehicle
and trailer weights are within limits
is to have them checked at a public
scale.
Using a suitable scale or a special
tongue load gauge, check the tongue
load the f irst time you set up a
towing combination (a f ully-loaded
vehicle and trailer), then recheck the
tongue load whenever the conditions
change.
The maximum allowable weight of
the vehicle axles is:
The maximum allowable weight of
the vehicle, all occupants, all
accessories, all cargo, and the
tongue load is: on the f ront axle
on the rear axleChecking L oads
Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GA WR):
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR):
Towing a Trailer
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4,300 Ibs (1,950 kg) 2,335 Ibs (1,060 kg)
2,030 Ibs (920 kg)
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When the remaining engine oil lif e is
15 to 6 %, the multi-inf ormation
display shows a ‘‘SERVICE DUE
SOON’’ message along with the
maintenance item code(s) indicating
themainandsubitemsrequiredat
thetimeof theoilchange.Referto
page f or a complete list of the
maintenance main items and sub
items.Af ter the message in the multi-
inf ormation display is canceled by
pressing the INFO button, the
engine oil lif e display will appear in
the lower segment. You will see the
percentage of the remaining engine
oillifeandthemaintenanceitem
code(s) displayed.
When the message appears, the
system message indicator also
comes on (see page ). Even after
you press the INFO button to cancel
the message, the indicator continues
to stay on until you have the service
perf ormed. To cancel the message, press the
INFO button on the steering wheel.
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Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
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SUB ITEMS
MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE (S) MAIN ITEM
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Jacking up the Vehicle .314
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Jack, Tire .313
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Jump Starting .319
Keyless Lock ....................
Acknowledgement .112
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Keys .125
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Label, Certif ication .336
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Lane Change, Signaling .120
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Language Selection .93
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .22
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .291
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Indicator .61
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Parking .297
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Turn Signal .65,293,295
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Load Limits .257
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Hood, Opening and Closing the .230
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Horn .5,118
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Hydraulic Clutch .289
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .336
Ignition
............................................
Keys .125
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Switch .127
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Timing Control System .345
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Immobilizer System .126
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Important Safety Precautions .8
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Indicators .61
.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .66
Brake (Parking and Brake
....................................
System) .63
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Charging System .62
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Cruise Main .66
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .66
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High Beam .66
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Key (Immobilizer System) .64
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Low Fuel .66
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Low Oil Pressure .62
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Passenger Airbag Of f .35 ..........................
Security System .67
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Side Airbag Of f .64
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SRS .63
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System Message .67
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .65
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................................
Activation .65
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VSA System .65
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .62
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Inf ant Restraint .42
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Inf ant Seats .42
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Tether Anchorage Points .50
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INFO Button .70
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INFO Knob .70
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .303
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Inside Mirror .145
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Inspection, Tire .305
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Installing a Child Seat .46
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Tether Anchorage Points .50
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Using LATCH .47
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Brightness .122
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Interior Lights .153
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Interior Light Dimming Time .105
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Introduction .i
Index
INDEX
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Unexpected, Taking Care of...............................................
the .311 ....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .341
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Unleaded Gasoline .228
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Upholstery Cleaning .299
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .281
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WARNING, Explanation of .ii ................................
Vanity Mirror .152
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Vehicle Capacity Load .237
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Vehicle Dimensions .338
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .336
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .255
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Activation Indicator .255
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Message .81
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Of f Switch .256
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System Indicator .255
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Vehicle Storage .310
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VIN .336
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Viscosity, Oil .279
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Temperature, Inside Sensor .169
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Temperature, Outside .73
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Tether Anchorage Points .50
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .346
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Tighten Fuel Cap Message .79
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Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel .124
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Time, Setting the .202
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Tire Chains .308
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .313
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Tire Labeling .343
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Tires .302
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Air Pressure .304
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Chains .308
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Checking Wear .305
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Compact Spare .312
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .341
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Inf lation .303
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Inspection .305
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Replacing .306
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Rotating .306
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Snow .307
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Specif ications .338
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Tools, Tire Changing .313
Towing
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A Trailer .257
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Emergency Wrecker .328 ....
Equipment and Accessories .259
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Weight Limit .257
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .285
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .287
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Fluid Selection .286,287,288
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Identif ication Number .336
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Shif ting the Automatic .244
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Shif ting the Manual .242
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Treadwear .341
Trip A & AVG. Fuel Reset with ...........................................
Ref uel .97
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Trip Meter .72
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Trunk .135
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Emergency Opener .136
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Main Switch .136
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Opening the .135
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Open Monitor .78
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Turn Signals .120
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