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Safety Ðseats, seatbelts andsupple mental restraint system
Fastening seatbelts
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WARNING:
The seatback shouldnotbeinareclined
position anymore thanneeded forcomfort. Seat
belts aremost effective whenthepassenger sits
well back andstraight upinthe seat.
1. Adjust theseat. (SeeªSeatsº (P.1-2) .)
2. Slowly pulltheseat beltoutofthe retractor and
insert thetongue intothebuckle untilyouhear and
feel thelatch engage.
.
The retractor isdesigned tolock during a
sudden stoporon impact. Aslow pulling
motion permits theseat belttomove, and
allows yousome freedom ofmovement in
the seat.
.
If the seat beltcannot bepulled fromits
fully retracted position,firmlypullthebelt
and release it.Then smoothly pullthebelt
out ofthe
retractor.
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3. Position thelapbelt portion lowand snug onthe
hips asshown. 4.
Pulltheshoulder beltportion towardtheretractor
to take upextra slack. Besure theshoulder beltis
routed overyour shoulder andissnug across your
chest.
Shoulder beltheight adjustment (frontseats)
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WARNING:
. The shoulder beltanchor heightshould be
adjusted tothe position bestforyou. Failure
to do somay reduce theeffectiveness ofthe
entire restraint systemandincrease the
chance orseverity ofinjury inan accident.
. The shoulder beltshould restonthe middle
of the shoulder. Itmust notrest against the
neck.
. Besure thattheseat beltisnot twisted in
any way.
. Be sure thattheshoulder beltanchor is
secured bytrying tomove theshoulder belt
anchor upand down afteradjustment.
The shoulder beltanchor heightshould beadjusted to
the position bestforyou.
The belt should beaway fromyourfaceandneck, but not
falling offyour shoulder.
T o adjust, pulltherelease button
*
1
and move the
shoulder beltanchor tothe proper position
*
2
, so that
the belt passes overthecenter ofthe shoulder.
Release thebutton tolock theshoulder beltanchor
into position.
Unfastening seatbelts
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Push thebutton onthe buckle. Theseat belt
automatically retracts.
Seat belthooks
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When therear seat belts arenot inuse and when
folding downtherear seats, hooktherear outer seat
belts onthe seat belthooks.
Checking seatbeltoperation
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Seat beltretractors aredesigned tolock seat belt
movement:
. When theseat beltispulled quickly fromthe
retractor.
. When thevehicle slowsdownrapidly .
T o increase yourconfidence inthe seat belts, check
the operation bygrasping theshoulder beltandpulling
forward quickly.The retractor shouldlockandrestrict
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Instrument sand controls
CHECKING BULBS
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With alldoors closed, applytheparking brake,fasten
the seat belts andplace theignition switchinthe ªONº
position withoutstarting theengine. Ifequipped, the
following lightswill
illuminate:
,
,
,
.
If equipped, thefollowing lightswillilluminate briefly
and then turn
off:
,
,
,
,
,
,
.
If any lights failtoilluminate, itmay indicate aburned-
out bulb oran open circuit inthe electrical system.
Have thesystem checked, andifnecessary repaired,
by aNISSAN dealerpromptly .
W ARNING LIGHTS
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Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)
warning light(ifequipped)
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)warning lightillumi-
nates andthen turns off.This indicates theABS is
operational.
If the ABS warning lightilluminates whiletheengine is
running, orwhile driving, itmay indicate theABS isnot
functioning properly.Have thesystem checked bya
NISSAN dealerpromptly .
If an ABS malfunction occurs,theanti-lock functionis
turned off.The brake system thenoperates normally,
but without anti-lock assistance. (SeeªBrake systemº
(P .5-22) .)
Brake warning light
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WARNING:
. Ifthe brake fluidlevel isbelow theminimum
mark onthe brake fluidreservoir, donot
drive thevehicle untilthebrake system has
been checked byaNISSAN dealer.
. Even ifyou judge itto be safe, haveyour
vehicle towedbecause drivingitcould be
dangerous.
. Depressing thebrake pedalwithout the
engine running and/orwithalow brake
fluid level could increase thestopping dis-
tance andrequire greater pedaltravel dis-
tance andeffort.
The brake warning lightindicates theparking brake
system operation, alow brake fluidlevel ofthe brake
system andanAnti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)
malfunction.
Parking brakewarning indicator:
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When theignition switchisplaced inthe ªONº
position, thebrake warning lightilluminates. When
the engine isstarted andtheparking brakeisreleased,
the brake warning lightturns off.
If the parking brakeisnot fully released, thebrake
warning lightremains on.Besure thatthebrake
warning lighthasturned offbefore driving. (See
ªParking brakeº(P.3-19) .)
Low brake fluidwarning indicator:
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If the brake warning lightilluminates whiletheengine is
running, orwhile driving, andtheparking brakeis
released, itmay indicate thebrake fluidlevel islow .
When thebrake warning lightilluminates whiledriving, stop
thevehicle safelyassoon aspossible. Stopthe
engine andcheck thebrake fluidlevel. Ifthe brake fluid
level isat the minimum mark,addbrake fluidas
necessary .(See ªBrake fluidº(P.8-13) .)
If the brake fluidlevel issufficient, havethebrake
system checked byaNISSAN dealerpromptly .
Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)warning indi-
cator (ifequipped) :
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When theparking brakeisreleased andthebrake fluid
level issufficient, ifboth thebrake warning lightandthe
Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)warning lightillumi-
nate, itmay indicate theABS isnot functioning
properly .Have thebrake system checked, andif
necessary repaired,byaNISSAN dealerpromptly .
(See ªAnti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)warning lightº
(P .2-12) .)
Charge warning light
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When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
charge warning lightilluminates. Afterstarting the
engine, thecharge warning lightturns off.This
indicates thecharging systemisoperational.
If the charge warning lightilluminates whiletheengine
is running, orwhile driving, itmay indicate thecharging
system isnot functioning properlyandmay need
servicing.
When thecharge warning lightilluminates while
driving, stopthevehicle safelyassoon aspossible.
Stop theengine andcheck thealternator belt.Ifthe
alternator beltisloose, broken ormissing, thecharging
system needsrepair. (SeeªDrive beltº(P.8-11) .)
If the alternator beltappears tobe functioning correctly
but thecharge warning lightremains illuminated, have
the charging systemchecked byaNISSAN dealer
promptly .
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Front foglights indicator light(if
equipped)
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The front foglights indicator lightilluminates whenthe
front foglights areon.(See ªFoglightswitchº (P.2-
19) .)
High beam indicator light
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The high beam indicator lightilluminates whenthe
headlight highbeam ison. The indicator turnsoffwhen
the low beam isselected. (SeeªHeadlight andturn
signal switchº (P.2-17) .)
Malfunction IndicatorLight(MIL)
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CAUTION:
. Continuing vehicleoperation withoutproper
servicing ofthe engine control system could
lead topoor driveability, reducedfuelecon-
omy, anddamage tothe engine control
system, whichmayaffect thevehicle's
warranty coverage.
. Incorrect settingofthe engine control sys-
tem may lead tonon-compliance oflocal
and national emission lawsandregulations.
When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
Malfunction IndicatorLight(MIL) illuminates. After
starting theengine, theMIL turns off.This indicates
that theengine control system isoperational. MRA8DE
(forAustralia, NewZealand, Thailand
and Singapore) andHR16DE enginemodel(for
Thailand) :
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If the MIL illuminates whiletheengine isrunning, itmay
indicate thattheengine control system isnot
functioning properlyandmay need servicing. Have
the vehicle checked, andifnecessary repaired,bya
NISSAN dealerpromptly .
If the MIL blinks whiletheengine isrunning, itmay
indicate apotential malfunction inthe emission control
system. Inthis case, theemission controlsystem may
not function properly andmay need servicing. Havethe
vehicle checked, andifnecessary repaired,bya
NISSAN dealerpromptly .
Precautions:
T o reduce oravoid possible damagetothe engine
control system whentheMIL blinks:
. Avoid driving atspeeds above70km/h (43MPH) .
. Avoid sudden acceleration ordeceleration.
. Avoid goingupsteep uphillgrades.
. Avoid carrying ortowing unnecessary loads.
MR16DDT ,MRA8DE (exceptforAustralia, New
Zealand, Thailand andSingapore) andHR16DE
engine model(except forThailand) :
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If the MIL illuminates whiletheengine isrunning, itmay
indicate thattheengine control system isnot
functioning properlyandmay need servicing. Have
the vehicle checked, andifnecessary repaired,bya
NISSAN dealerpromptly .
Security indicator light(ifequipped)
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The security indicator lightblinks whentheignition
switch isin the ªLOCKº ,ªOFFº orªACCº position. This
function indicates theNATS (NISSAN Anti-Theft
System)* equipped onthe vehicle isoperational.
(* immobilizer)
If NA TS ismalfunctioning, thislight willremain onwhile
the ignition switchisin the ªONº position. (See
ªSecurity systemº(P.3-14) .)
Small lightindicator light
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The small lightindicator lightilluminates whenthefront
clearance lights,instrument panellights, rearcombina-
tion lights andlicense platelights areon.The indicator
light turns offwhen
the
is turned off.
Sport mode indicator light(ifequipped)
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The SPORT modeindicator lightilluminates whenthe
SPORT modeisturned ªONº.(For theuse ofthe
SPORT modeswitch, seeªDriving withContinuously
V ariable Transmission (CVT)º(P.5-9) .)
T railer direction indicatorlight(if
equipped)
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The light willilluminate whenever anadditional
electrical loadisdetected bythe direction indicator
system.
For additional information, seeªTrailer towing (for
Australia andNew Zealand)º (P.5-20) .
Instrume ntsand controls
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Instrument sand controls
Headlight beam
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T o turn onthe high beam, pushthelever towards the
front position
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.
T o turn offthe high beam, returnthelever tothe neutral
position
*
2
.
T o flash theheadlights, pullthelever towards the
rearmost position
*
3
. The headlights canbeflashed
even when theheadlights arenot on.
Battery saversystem
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The light reminder chimewillsound ifthe driver's door
is opened whilethefollowing operations occur:
. The headlight switchisin either the
or
position, andtheignition switchinthe ªACCº ,
ªOFFº orªLOCKº position.
Be sure toturn theheadlight switchtothe ªOFFº
position whenyouleave thevehicle.
If the doors areclosed andlocked withtheremote
keyless entryorIntelligent Key system whilethe
headlight switchisin either the
or
position,
the battery saverfunction willturn offthe lights to
prevent thebattery frombeing discharged. Thelights
will turn onwhen thedoors arebeing opened.
CAUTION:
Do not leave thelights onwhen theengine isnot
running forextended periodsoftime toprevent
the battery frombeing discharged.
HEADLIGHT AIMINGCONTROL (if
equipped)
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Manual type
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The headlight aimingcontrol operates whenthe
ignition switchisin the ªONº position andtheheadlight
is on toallow theheadlight axistobe adjusted
according tothe driving condition.
When driving withnoheavy load/luggage ordriving on
a flat road, select thenormal position ª0º.
If the number ofoccupants andload/luggage inthe
vehicle changes, theheadlight axismay become higher
than normal.
If the vehicle istraveling onahilly road, theheadlights
may directly shineonthe rearview andoutside mirrors
of avehicle aheadorthe windshield ofan oncoming
vehicle, whichmayobscure otherdrivers' vision.
T o adjust tothe proper aimingheight, turntheswitch
accordingly .The higher thenumber, designated onthe
switch, thelower theheadlight axis.
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Instrument sand controls
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WARNING:
In freezing temperatures, thewasher fluidmay
freeze onthe windshield andobscure your
vision. Warmthewindshield withthedefogger
before youwash thewindshield.
CAUTION:
. Donot operate thewasher continuously for
longer than30seconds.
. Donot operate thewasher ifthe window
washer fluidreservoir isempty.
. Ifthe wiper operation isinterrupted bysnow
or ice, thewiper maystop moving toprotect
its motor. Ifthis occurs, turnthewiper switch
to the ªOFFº position andremove thesnow
or ice onand around thewiper arms.In
approximately 1minute, turntheswitch on
again tooperate thewiper.
WINDSHIELD WIPERANDWASHER
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The windshield wiperandwasher operate whenthe
ignition switchisin the ªONº position.
Wiper operation
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The lever position ªINTºor ª
º
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operates the
wiper intermittently .
. The intermittent operationcanbeadjusted by
turning theadjustment controlknob,(longer)
*
A
or (shorter)
*
B
.
. The intermittent operationspeedvariesinaccor-
dance withthevehicle speed.(Forexample, when
the vehicle speedishigh, theintermittent opera-
tion speed willbefaster.)
The lever position ªLOº or
ª
º
*
2
operates the
wiper atlow speed.
The lever position ªHIºor
ª
º
*
3
operates the
wiper athigh speed.
T o stop thewiper operation, movethelever uptothe
ªOFFº position.
The lever position ªMISTºor
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º
*
4
operates the
wiper onesweep. Thelever automatically returnstoits
original position. Pulling
upthe wiper arm:
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The wiper armshould beinthe upposition when
replacing thewiper.
T o pull upthe wiper arm,pullthelever
*
5
when the
ignition switchisin the ªOFFº position within1minute.
The wiper operation stopsinmid-operation andthe
wiper armcanbepulled up.
T o replace thewiper arm,place thewiper arminthe
down position andthen push thelever
*
4
up once
when theignition switchisin the ªONº position.
W asher operation
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T o operate thewasher, pullthelever toward theback
of the vehicle
*
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until thedesired amountofwasher
fluid isspread onthe windshield. Thewiper will
automatically operateseveraltimes.
Wiper dripwipe system:
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The wiper willalso operate onceabout 3seconds after
the washer andwiper areoperated. Thisoperation isto
wipe washer fluidthathasdripped onthe windshield.
Headlight cleaner(ifequipped)
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Pull thelever toward therear ofthe vehicle
*
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.
The headlight cleanerwilloperate withoperation ofthe
windshield washer.
. The headlight cleaneroperates withthewind-
shield washer operation. Thisoperation activates
once eachtimeeither theignition switchorthe
headlight switchisturned offand on.
. After thefirst operation, theheadlight cleaner
operates onceforevery fewoperations ofthe
windshield washer.
WIPER ANDWASHER SWITCH
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1. Intelligent Key (2)
2. Mechanical key(inside theIntelligent Key) (2)
3. Key number plate
WARNING:
. Radio waves couldadversely affectelectric
medical equipment. Thosewhouseapace-
maker should contact theelectric medical
equipment manufacturer forthe possible
influences beforeuse.
. The Intelligent Keytransmits radiowaves
when thebuttons arepushed. Theradio
waves mayaffect aircraft navigation and
communication systems.Donot operate the
Intelligent Keywhile onanairplane. Make
sure thebuttons arenot operated uninten-
tionally whentheunit isstored during a
flight.
The Intelligent Key system canoperate allthe door
(including theback door) locksusing theremote
controller functionorpushing therequest switchon
the vehicle without takingthekey outfrom apocket or
purse. Theoperating environment and/orconditions
may affect theIntelligent Key system operation. Be
sure toread thefollowing beforeusingthe
Intelligent Key system.
CAUTION:
. Besure tocarry theIntelligent Keywith you
when operating thevehicle.
. Never leavetheIntelligent Keyinthe vehicle
when youleave thevehicle.
The Intelligent Key isalways communicating withthe
vehicle asitreceives radiowaves. TheIntelligent Key
system transmits weakradiowaves. Environmental
conditions mayinterfere withtheoperation ofthe
Intelligent Key system underthefollowing operating
conditions.
. When operating nearalocation wherestrong
radio waves aretransmitted, suchasaTV tower,
power station andbroadcasting station.
. When inpossession ofwireless equipment, such
as acellular telephone, transceiver, andCBradio.
. When theIntelligent Key isin contact withor
covered bymetallic materials.
. When anytype ofradio wave remote controlis
used nearby .
. When theIntelligent Key isplaced nearanelectric
appliance suchasapersonal computer.
. When thevehicle isparked nearaparking meter.
In such cases, correct theoperating conditions before
using theIntelligent Key function oruse themechanical
key .
Although thelifeofthe battery variesdepending onthe
operating conditions, thebattery's lifeisapproximately
2 years. Ifthe battery isdischarged, replaceitwith a
new one.
For information regardingreplacement ofabattery ,see
ªIntelligent Key batteryº (P.8-20) . Since
theIntelligent Key iscontinuously receivingradio
waves, ifthe key isleft near equipment whichtransmits
strong radiowaves, suchassignals fromaTV and
personal computer, thebattery lifemay become
shorter.
Because thesteering wheelislocked electrically ,
unlocking thesteering wheelwiththeignition switchin
the ªLOCKº position isimpossible whenthevehicle
battery iscompletely discharged. Payspecial attention
that thevehicle batteryisnot completely discharged.
As many as4Intelligent Keys can beused withone
vehicle. Forinformation aboutthepurchase anduseof
additional IntelligentKeys, contact aNISSAN dealer.
CAUTION:
. Do not allow theIntelligent Key,which
contains electrical components, tocome
into contact withwater orsalt water. This
could affect thesystem function.
. Donot drop theIntelligent Key.
. Do not strike theIntelligent Keysharply
against another object.
. Donot change ormodify theIntelligent Key.
. Wetting maydamage theIntelligent Key.If
the Intelligent Keygets wet,immediately
wipe untilitis completely dry.
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Pre-driving checksandadjustments
CAUTION:
. The back doorgasstays
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are installed in
order tosupport theweight ofthe back door.
In order toprevent thegas stays being
damaged ornot operating properly,besure
to observe thefollowing points.
Ð Do not insert hands orcords intothegas
stays
*
A
or apply anyforce tothem
laterally.
Ð Do not attach anyadhesive foreign
materials suchaspieces ofplastic or
stickers tothe rod
*
B
portion.
. Donot close theback doorwhile holding the
gas stays orhang anything onthem. Doing
so may lead tohands orarms becoming
trapped inthe back doorandcould result in
an injury.
OPENING BACKDOOR
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T o open theback door, unlock itand push theback
door opener switch
*
A
. Pull upthe back doorto
open. The
back doorcanbeunlocked by:
. Push theback doorrequest switch(ifequipped) .
(See ªIntelligent Key systemº (P.3-7) .)
. Push theªUNL OCKº button onthe Intelligent Key
(if equipped) .(See ªIntelligent Key systemº (P.3-
7) .)
. Push theªUNL OCKº button onthe remote
controller (ifequipped) .(See ªRemote keyless
entry systemº (P.3-5) .)
. Push thepower doorlockswitch tothe ªUN-
L OCKº position.
CL OSING BACKDOOR
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WARNING:
. Donot shut theback doorwithonehand and
the other handremaining onthe back door
or vehicle body.Doing somay lead toyour
hand becoming trappedandcould result in
an injury.
. When closing theback door, donot place
your hands neartheedge ofthe back door.
Always besure toclose theback doorfrom
the outside. .
After closing theback door, besure tocheck
that ithas been closed securely. Ifthe back
door opens whilethevehicle isbeing driven,
this could result inaserious accident.
T o close theback door, holdthedoor grip
*
A
to pull
down thedoor andthen push itdown securely .
BACK DOOR RELEASE LEVER
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If the back doorcannot beunlocked duetoa
discharged battery,follow thesesteps.
1. Remove thecover inside ofthe back doorwitha
suitable tool.
2. Move thelever toward thedirection
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as
illustrated toopen theback door.
Contact aNISSAN dealerassoon aspossible for
repair.
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be sure toadjust themagain electrically
before driving.
Manual controltype:
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Fold theoutside rearview mirrorbypushing ittoward
the rear ofthe vehicle.
V ANITY MIRROR (ifequipped)
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T o use thefront vanity mirror, pulldown thesun visor
and pullupthe cover.
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WARNING:
. Never drivethevehicle withtheparking
brake applied. Thebrake willoverheat and
fail tooperate andwilllead toan accident.
. Never release theparking brakefromout-
side thevehicle. Ifthe vehicle moves, itwill
be impossible topush thefoot brake pedal
and willlead toan accident.
. Never usetheshift lever inplace ofthe
parking brake.Whenparking, besure the
parking brakeisfully applied.
. Never leavechildren oradults whowould
normally requirethesupport ofothers alone
in your vehicle. Theycould unknowingly
release theparking brakeandinadvertently
become involved inaserious
accident.
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T o apply theparking brake,pulltheparking brakelever
up
*
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.
T o release theparking brake,firmlydepress andhold
the foot brake pedal. Pullupthe parking brakelever
slightly ,push thebutton
*
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and lower thelever
completely
*
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.
Before driving, besure thatthebrake warning lighthas turned
off.
Pre-driving checksandadjustments
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P
ARKING BRAKE
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5 Starting anddriving
Break -inschedule ....
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Before starting engine....
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Precautions whenstarting anddriving ....
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Exhaust gas(carbon monoxide) ....
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Three-way catalyst....
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Care when driving ....
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Engine coldstart period ....
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Loading luggage ....
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Driving inwet conditions ....
...................................................... ..........5-4
Driving inwinter conditions ....
........................................................... .5-4
Ignition switch(model without Intelligent Key system) ....
.................. 5-4
Continuously variabletransmission (CVT)....
.................................. 5-4
Manual transmission (MT)....
............................................ ..................5-4
Steering lock....
........................................................... ...........................5-5
K ey positions ....
........................................................... ...........................5-5
Push-button ignitionswitch(model withIntelligent
K ey system) ....
................................................................ ...............................5-5
Precautions onpush-button ignitionswitchoperation ....
........... 5-5
Intelligent Key system ....
....................................... ...............................5-5
Steering lock....
........................................................... ...........................5-6
Ignition switchpositions ....
....................................... ...........................5-6
Intelligent Key battery discharge ....
................................................... 5-7
Starting engine(model without Intelligent Key system) ....
................ 5-8
Starting engine(model withIntelligent Key system) ....
...................... 5-8
Driving vehicle ....
........................................................... ...............................5-9
Driving withContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)....
......... 5-9
Driving withmanual transmission (MT)....
.................................... 5-13V
ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)system (ifequipped) ....
.............. 5-14
V ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)offswitch ....
.......................... 5-15
Cruise control (ifequipped) ....
.............................................................. 5-16
Precautions oncruise control ....
....................................... ...........5-16
Cruise control operations ....
.......................................................... 5-16
Parking ....
........................................................... .........................................5-17
Sonar (parking sensor)system(ifequipped) ....
............................... 5-19
T railer towing (except forAustralia andNew Zealand) ....
............. 5-20
T railer towing (forAustralia andNew Zealand) ....
........................... 5-20
Operating precautions ....
....................................... ........................5-20
Maximum loadlimits ....
............................................ ........................5-20
Tire pressure ....
................................................. ................................5-21
Safety chains ....
....................................... ......................................... 5-21
T railer brakes ....
....................................... ......................................... 5-21
T railer detection (ifequipped) ....
....................................... ...........5-21
Electric powersteering system....
................................................. .......5-22
Brake system ....
................................................................ ........................5-22
Brake precautions ....
....................................... ................................5-22
Brake assist(ifequipped) ....
......................................................... 5-23
Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)(ifequipped) ....................... 5-23
V ehicle security ....
............................................ .........................................5-24
Cold weather driving....
................................................................ ...........5-24
Battery ....
................................................................ ............................5-25
Engine coolant ....
................................................. ............................5-25
Tire equipment ....
................................................. ............................5-25
Special winterequipment ....
.......................................................... 5-25
Parking brake....
....................................... ......................................... 5-25
Corrosion protection ....
....................................... ............................5-25
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Starting anddriving
GUID-41 CA11C8-A71 B-431A-9816 -BFD8BE3B85AC
During thefirst 1,600 km(1,000 miles),follow these
recommendations toobtain maximum engineperfor-
mance andensure thefuture reliability andeconomy of
your newvehicle. Failuretofollow theserecommenda-
tions mayresult inshortened enginelifeand reduced
engine performance.
. Donot drive ataconstant speed,eitherfastor
slow ,for long periods oftime.
. Donot run theengine over4,000 rpm.
. Donot accelerate atfull throttle inany gear.
. Donot start quickly .
. Donot brake hardasmuch aspossible.
. Donot tow atrailer foratleast thefirst 800 km
(500 miles) (forAustralia andNew Zealand) .
GUID-E8B 3C646-A7 78-4313-AF 16-0B6BA360E 60C
WARNING:
The driving characteristic sof your vehicle will
change remarkably byany additional loadand
its distribution, aswell asby adding optional
equipment (roofracks, etc.). Your driving style
and speed mustbeadjusted according tothe
circumstances. Especiallywhencarrying heavy
loads, yourspeed mustbereduced adequately.
. Make surethearea around thevehicle isclear.
. Visually inspecttiresfortheir appearance and
condition. Measureandcheck thetire pressure for
proper inflation.
. Check thatallwindows andlights areclean.
. Adjust theseat andhead restraint positions.
. Adjust theinside andoutside rearview mirror
positions.
. Fasten yourseatbeltandaskallpassengers todo
the same.
. Check thatalldoors areclosed.
. Check theoperation ofthe warning lightswhen
the ignition switchisplaced inthe ªONº position.
. Maintenance itemsinthe ª8.Maintenance anddo-
it-yourselfº sectionshouldbechecked periodi-
cally .
GUID-31 CD6104-03 10-4DC0-AF3 7-02F08BEF2110
WARNING:
. Never leavechildren oradults whowould
normally requirethesupport ofothers alone
in your vehicle. Petsshould notbeleft alone
either. Theycould unknowingly activate
switches orcontrols andinadvertently be-
come involved inaserious accident and
injure themselves. Onhot, sunny days,
temperatures inaclosed vehicle could
quickly become highenough tocause se-
vere orpossibly fatalillness topeople or
animals.
. Properly secureallluggage tohelp prevent it
from sliding orshifting. Donot place lug-
gage higher thantheseatbacks. Inasudden
stop orcollision, unsecured luggagecould
cause personal injury.
NO TE:
During thefirst fewmonths afterpurchasing a
new vehicle, ifyou smell strong odorsofVolatile
Organic Compounds (VOCs)insidethevehicle,
ventilate thepassenger compartment thor-
oughly. Openallthe windows beforeentering
or while inthe vehicle. Inaddition, whenthe
temperature inthe passenger compartment
rises, orwhen thevehicle isparked indirect
sunlight foraperiod oftime, turnoffthe air
recirculation modeofthe airconditioner and/or
open thewindows toallow sufficient freshair
into thepassenger compartment.
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE BEFORESTARTING ENGINE PRECAUTI
ONSWHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
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