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Raises or lowers the
seat.
Adjusts the seat-back
angle f orward or
backward.
M o ves the who le seat
up and fo rward, o r do wn
and bac kward. The fro nt
o f the seat also tilts up
Moves the seat
f orward and backward.
The controls f or the adjustable
driver’s power seat are on the
outside edge of the seat bottom. You
can adjust the power seat with the
ignition switch in any position. Make
all seat adjustments bef ore you start
driving.
The passenger’s seat has two
switches. One moves the seat
f orward and backward, and the other
adjusts the seat-back angle. To change the lumbar support, move
the lever on the right side of the
seat-back forward or backward.
Keep moving the lever f orward or
backward until you f ind a suitable
position.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how to
properly position seats and seat-backs. 14
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EX-V6
U.S. EX-L, LX-V6, and EX-V6
Canadian EX-L and V6 mo dels
U.S. EX, EX-L, and EX-V6
Canadian SE, EX-L, and EX-V6
Power Seat Adjustment Driver’s Lumbar Support
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
85
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They are most ef f ective when you
adjust them so the back of the
occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint.
The f ront and rear head restraints
adjust f or height. You need both
hands to adjust the restraint. Do not
attempt to adjust it while driving. To
raise it, pull upward. To lower the
restraint, push the release button
and push the restraint down.
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers f rom whiplash and other
injuries.
The height of your driver’s seat is
power adjustable. Pull up on the
switch to raise the seat. Push it down
to lower the seat.
Make all adjustments bef ore you
start driving.
See page f or important saf ety
inf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints. 15
U.S. EX and Canadian SE
Seats
Driver’s Seat Power Height
Adjustment
Head Restraints
Inst rument s and Cont rols
87
RELEASE BUTTON
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Check the condition of the battery
monthlybylookingatthetest
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicator’s
colors. Check the terminals f or corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it of f with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
f uture corrosion. Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualif ied mechanic.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the time
setting is lost. To reset the time, see
page .
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WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Checking the Battery
Maint enance
235
TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
4-cylinder m odels TEST IN DICATOR W IN DOW
V 6 m odels
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Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.The tools are in the trunk. Open
the trunk and raise the trunk f loor
by lif ting up on the back edge.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire. Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.
5.
4.
3.
2. 1.
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
241
TRUNK FLOOR
SPARE TIRE JACK
TOOL KIT
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by thejack.
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If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn off the engine.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (seeon page ).
The pointer of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral
(M/T) or Park (A/T), and set the
parking brake. Turn of f all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning indicators.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
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Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
251
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.
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This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action. Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page
). If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
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262
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owingCharging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
253
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example: The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
All passenger vehicle tires must
conf orm to Federal Saf ety
Requirements in addition to these
grades.
The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
T echnical Inf ormation
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µWarning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinf lation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire f ailure.
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat, and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
Grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Temperature A,B,C
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
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Fan, Interior . 104
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Features . 101
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 156
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Filter, Oil . 206
5-speed Manual Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level . 213
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Shif ting the . 170
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 241
Fluids
.
Automatic Transmission . 211, 212
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Brake . 215
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Clutch . 215
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Manual Transmission . 213, 214
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Power Steering . 216
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Windshield Washer . 210
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Folding Rear Seat . 88
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Four-way Flashers . 71
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Fuel . 154
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Cap Message . 66
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Fill Door and Cap . 156
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Gauge . 66
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Octane Requirement . 154
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Tank, Filling the . 156 .....................
Fuses, Checking the . 257
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 161
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Gasoline . 154
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Gauge . 66
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Octane Requirement . 154
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Tank, Filling the . 156
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Gas Station Procedures . 156
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
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Fuel . 66
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Speedometer . 64
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Tachometer . 64
Gearshif t Lever Positions
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Automatic Transmission . 173
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Manual Transmission . 170
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Glove Box . 100
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 218
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
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Headlights . 69
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Aiming . 218 ..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 70
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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Low Beams, Turning on . 69
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Reminder Chime . 69
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 218
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Turning on . 69
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Head Restraints . 15, 87
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Heating and Cooling . 102
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Heated Mirror . 91
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver . 148
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 157
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Hydraulic Clutch . 215
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 266
Ignition
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Keys . 74
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Switch . 76
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Timing Control System . 275
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Immobilizer System . 75
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
Index
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Technical Descriptions......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 271
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Emissions Control Systems . 274
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 276
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Temperature Gauge . 65
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 276
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Time, Setting the . 143
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Timing Belt . 217
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Tire Chains . 234
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 241
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Tire Labeling . 273
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Tires . 228
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Air Pressure . 229
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Checking Wear . 230
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Compact Spare . 240
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 271
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Inf lation . 228
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Inspection . 230
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Replacing . 232
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Rotating . 231
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Snow . 233
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Specif ications . 270
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Tools, Tire Changing . 241 Towing
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A Trailer . 184
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Emergency Wrecker . 262
Transmission Checking Fluid Level,
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Automatic . 211, 212
Checking Fluid Level, ...........................
Manual . 213, 214
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Fluid Selection . 211, 213, 214, 215
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Identif ication Number . 267
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Shif ting the Automatic . 173
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Shif ting the Manual . 170
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Treadwear . 271
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Trip Meter . 65
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Trunk . 82
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Emergency Opener . 83
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Opening the . 82
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Open Monitor Light . 60
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Turn Signals . 69 ..................................
Vanity Mirror . 96
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 165
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Vehicle Dimensions . 268
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 266
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System . 182
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VSA Activation Indicator . 60, 182
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VSA Of f Switch . 183
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VSA System Indicator . 60, 182
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Vehicle Storage . 236
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VIN . 266
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Viscosity, Oil . 204
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Voice Control System . 104, 116
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
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Warranty Coverages . 281
Unexpected, Taking Care of
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the . 239
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 271
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Unleaded Gasoline . 154 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 207
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