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such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change.
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.
If the ABS indicator comes on, the
anti-lock f unction of the braking
system has shut down. The brakes
still work like a conventional system,
but without anti-lock. You should
have the dealer inspect your vehicle
as soon as possible. It only helps with steering
control during braking.
on loose or
uneven surfaces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock.
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
helps prevent the brakes f rom
locking up and helps you retain
steering control by pumping the
brakes rapidly; much f aster than a
person.
Let the ABS work f or you by always
keeping f irm, steady pressure on the
brake pedal. This is sometimes
ref erred to as ‘‘stomp and steer.’’
You will f eel a pulsation in the brake
pedal when the ABS activates, and
you may hear some noise. This is
normal: it is the ABS rapidly
pumpingthebrakes.Ondry
pavement, you will need to press on
thebrakepedalveryhardbeforethe
ABS activates. However, you may
feel the ABS activate immediately if
you are trying to stop on snow or ice.You should never pump the brake pedal.
ABS Indicator Important Saf ety Reminders
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
A BS cannot prevent a loss of
stability.
Anti-lock Brakes
A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle;
A vehicle with A BS may require a
longer distance to stop
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Driving
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Schedule if the severe driving
conditions specif ied in the Severe
Conditions Maintenance Schedule on
the next page do not apply.
NOT E: If you only OCCASIONALLY
drive under a ‘‘severe’’ condition, you
should f ollow the Normal Conditions
Maintenance Schedule.
Maint enance133
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
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Check inflation and condition once a monthCheck oil and coolant at each fuel stop
10 16
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112 80
128 100160
90
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130 208 140224 150240
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((OOrreevveerryy66yyeeaarrss,,wwhhiicchheevveerrccoommeessffiirrsstt))Every 160,000 miles (256,000 km) 120 192
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
Every 3 years (independent of mileage) 110176
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See information on maintenance and emission warranty on page .
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 160)
Replace engine oil filter
Inspect front and rear brake wear
Check parking brake adjustment
Visually inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Inspect drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace manual transmission fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions
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Schedule if you drive your vehicle
MAINLY under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions:
Extensive idling or long periods of
stop and go driving, such as a taxi or
a commercial delivery vehicle.
Driving with a roof rack, or driving
in mountainous conditions.
Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per
trip or, in f reezing temperatures,
driving less than 10 miles (16 km)
per trip.
Driving in extremely hot [over 90°F
(32°C)] conditions.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced
roads.
Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions.
Maint enance Canadian Owners
134 miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
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except in dusty conditions)
10 16
2032 304840645080 70
112 80
128 100160
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop 130208
140224
Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first
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120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
Every 3 years (independent of mileage) See information on maintenance and
emission warranty on page .
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 160)
Replace engine oil filter
Inspect front and rear brake wear
Lubricate all hinges, locks, and latches
Visually inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components, Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system , Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls/vehicle underbody
Inspect drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace manual transmission fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid :
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If you are changing the bulb on
the driver’s side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the way
to the right, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger’s side, turn
the steering wheel to the left.Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
inner f ender.
Pull the inner f ender cover back.
Remove the bulb by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.
Insert the new bulb into the hole
and turn it one-quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
If you loosened the bolt on the
battery plate, tighten it securely.
3. 4. 5.
1.
3.
2.
6. 7.
Lights
Maint enance Replacing a Front T urn Signal Bulb
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Wheels:
Tires:
To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires every 10,000 miles (16,000
km). Move the tires to the positions
showninthecharteachtimethey
are rotated. If you purchase
directional tires, rotate only f ront-to-
back. It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s side wall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
ABS to work inconsistently.
Wheel and T ire Specif ications
Replacing T ires
Tire Rotation
Tires
Maint enance
160 Front Front
(Front Non-directional
Tires and Wheels) (Front Directional
Tires and Wheels)
16x61/2J
P205/55R16 89V
Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.
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Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are of f .
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Remove the screws with a
phillips-head screwdriver.
The vehicle’s f uses are located in
two fuse boxes. The interior fuse
box is located underneath the
steering column. To open it, turn the
knobsasshown.
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, check f or a
blown f use f irst. Determine f rom the
chart on pages and ,or the
diagram on the f use box lid, which
f uses control that device. Check
those fuses first, but check all the
f uses bef ore deciding that a blown
f use is the cause. Replace any blown
f uses, and check if the device works.
The under-hood f use box is located
in the back of the engine
compartment on the lef t side. To
open it, push the tabs as shown. 1. 2. 3.
183 184
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
181
UNDER-HOOD
INTERIOR
FUSE
BLOWN
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 52, 177
............................
Jump Starting . 173 ..............................
Maintenance . 162
............................
Specif ications . 191
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 109
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,19
...........................
Beverage Holders . 83
..................................
Booster Seats . 44
Brakes
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 110
...........................................
Fluid . 144
.............
Light, Burned-out . 149, 150
.........................................
Parking . 80
.................
System Indicator . 53, 179
........................
Wear Indicators . 127
.............................
Braking System . 127
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 110
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 62
........................
Brights, Headlights . 61
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 115
....................................
Accessories . 115
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 116
...........
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 116
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 66
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 83
Adding
................................
Brake Fluid . 144
...............................
Clutch Fluid . 144
..........................
Engine Coolant . 141
..................................
Engine Oil . 138
...................
Transmission Fluid . 143
........
Windshield Washer Fluid . 142
Additional Inf ormation About .......................
Your Seat Belts . 19
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
...............
Seat Belt Maintenance . 21
..
Seat Belt System Components . 19
Additional Inf ormation About
...........................
Your Airbags . 22
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 28
How the Side Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works . 27 How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work . 22
......
Airbag System Components . 22
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 139
Adjustments
..........................
Head Restraints . 72
.........................................
Mirrors . 79
.............................................
Seats . 71
...........................
Steering Wheel . 63
.............................
Airbag (SRS) . 10, 22
................
Air Conditioning System . 86
............................................
Usage . 86
.........................
Air Outlets (Vents) . 88
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 157
.........................
Normal Driving . 157
......................................
Antif reeze . 141
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock . 66
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Audio System . 90
Index
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 168
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 167
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Jump Starting . 173
..................................................
Keys . 64
Indicators
..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 54
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) . 53, 179
.................................
Brake Lamp . 53
................
Charging System . 52, 177
.............................
Cruise Control . 54
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) . 61
...................................
High Beam . 61
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 55
......................................
Low Fuel . 54
................
Low Oil Pressure . 52, 177
...........................
Side Airbag Of f . 52
.........................................
SRS . 26, 52
Turn Signal and Hazard
.............................
Warning . 61, 62
..............................
Washer Level . 54
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 34
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 157
.........................
Normal Driving . 158
...................................
Inside Mirror . 79
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 159
............................
Instrument Panel . 51
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 62
.................................
Interior Lights . 81 ........................................
Introduction . i
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 188
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 61
..........................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
..
Leaking of Exhaust into Vehicle . 47
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 145
.......................................
Indicator . 51
.........................................
Parking . 80
..................................
Turn Signal . 61
.....................................
Load Limit . 118
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 66 Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 65
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 111
............................................
Hatch . 68
........................
Low Coolant Level . 114
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 54
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 125
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 52, 177
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 190
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 117
..................................
Maintenance . 129
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 132
................................
Record . 135, 136
..........................................
Saf ety . 130
....................................
Schedule . 133
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 53, 178
...................
Manual Transmission . 124
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 143
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 57
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 79
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 116
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Moonroof . 78
Index
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Restraint, Child . 29
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Rotation, Tire . 160
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 19
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 202
.................................
Saf ety Features . 7
.........................................
Airbags . 10
..................................
Door Locks . 11
..........................
Head Restraints . 14
.......................................
Seat Belts . 8
..................
Seats and Seat-Backs . 11
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 48
...............................
Saf ety Messages . ii
Seat Belts, Additional
..............................
Inf ormation . 19
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
...............
Seat Belt Maintenance . 21
..
Seat Belt System Components . 19
.....................................
Seat Belts . 8, 19
.....................................
Cleaning . 153
................................
Maintenance . 21
...................
System Components . 19
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 42
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 17 ...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
........................
Seats, Adjusting the . 71
...............................
Serial Number . 188
....................
Service Intervals . 133-134
...........................
Service Manual . 203
.........
Service Station Procedures . 111
..........................
Setting the Clock . 104
Shif ting
The 5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 124
....................................
Side Airbags . 25
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
.........................
Replacement in . 147
...............................
Signaling Turns . 61
.....................................
Snow Tires . 161
..................................
Sound System . 90
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 166
............................
Specif ications . 191
....................
Specif ications Charts . 190
...................................
Speedometer . 57
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 22
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 28
....................
Airbag Components . 22
.............................
Airbag Service . 28 How the Side Airbag
...............
Of f Indicator Works . 27
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 26
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work . 22
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
.............................
SRS Indicator . 26, 52
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 66
.......................
Starting the Engine . 123
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 123
................
With a Dead Battery . 173
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 174
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 63
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 66
.....................
Stereo Sound System . 90
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Storing Your Vehicle . 163
Index
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Tachometer . 57
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 149
Taking Care of the
...............................
Unexpected . 165
....................................
Tape Player . 100
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 192
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 194
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 195
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 58
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 42
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 196
..................
Tilt the Steering Wheel . 63
..........................
Time, Setting the . 104
....................................
Tire Chains . 161
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 167 ...........................
Tire Inf ormation . 193
...............................................
Tires . 157
..............................
Air Pressure . 157
.........................
Checking Wear . 159
..........................
Compact Spare . 166
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 192
......................................
Inf lation . 157
..................................
Inspection . 159
...................................
Replacing . 160
......................................
Rotating . 160
...........................................
Snow . 161
............................
Specif ications . 191
................................
Tire Chains . 161
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 167
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 126
................
Emergency Wrecker . 185
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 143
...........................
Fluid Selection . 143
..............
Identif ication Number . 188
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 124
.....................................
Treadwear . 192
.......................................
Trip Meter . 57
....................................
Turn Signals . 61 Warning Beepers
..............................
Headlights on . 61
.............................
Key in Ignition . 66
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 48
..................
Warranty Coverages . 201
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 165
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 192
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 110
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 140
Supplemental Restraint
................................
System . 10, 22
......................................
Servicing . 28
.........................
SRS Indicator . 26, 52
...................
System Components . 22
..................................
Synthetic Oil . 138
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 118
......................
Vehicle Dimensions . 190
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 188
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 163
........................................
Ventilation . 88
.................................................
VIN . 188
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Viscosity, Oil . 138
Index
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