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Tire Maintenance
Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are
some important maintenance points:
qTire Inflation Pressure
Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain
recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire wear. Use the
pressures specified on the vehicle tire information placard or tire label for optimum service.
qTire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular
wear develops. During rotation, inspect them for correct balance.
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY)
spare tire in rotation.Forward
Inspect the tires for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a
combination of the following:
lIncorrect tire pressurelImproper wheel alignmentlOut-of-balance wheellSevere braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 10-6) and inspect the lug nuts
for tightness.
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NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires
generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high
loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. You should replace the spare tire when you
replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire. The period in which the tire was
manufactured (both week and year) is indicated by a 4-digit number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 9-23.
qSafety Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivate
good driving habits for your own benefit.
lObserve posted speed limits and drive at speeds that are safe for the existing weather
conditions
lAvoid fast starts, stops and turnslAvoid potholes and objects on the roadlDo not run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parking
CAUTION
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you suspect your
tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. Drive with caution
until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the tire for damage. If the tire
is under-inflated or damaged, deflate it, remove the tire and rim and replace it with
your spare tire. If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest
vehicle or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
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Child RestraintChild restraint precautions ......... 2-30
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-35
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-36
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-43
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-13
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Clock ................................................. 6-96
Cruise Control ................................... 5-21
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-100
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-43
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-63
Defogger Mirror ......................................... 5-69
Rear window .............................. 5-69
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-9
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-10
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-11
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-19
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-10
Driving on uneven road .............. 4-11
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment ................................. 4-6
Winter driving .............................. 4-8
D
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-25DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-26
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-26
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-26
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-16Flooded engine ........................... 7-16
Jump-starting .............................. 7-17
Push-starting .............................. 7-21
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-22
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-22
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-21
Oil .............................................. 8-20
Overheating ................................ 7-14
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-19
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-14
Event Data Recorder ......................... 9-20
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-58
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-70
Headlights .................................. 5-59
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-7
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-16
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-64
Index
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Seat Belt System3-point type ................................ 2-22
Automatic locking ...................... 2-21
Emergency locking .................... 2-20
Extender ..................................... 2-27
Pregnant women ........................ 2-20
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-24
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-18
Seat belt reminder ....................... 2-29
Warning light ............................. 2-28
Seats Front seat ...................................... 2-2
Head restraint ............................. 2-14
Seat arrangements ...................... 2-12
Seat warmer ................................ 2-16
Second-row seats ......................... 2-5
Third-row seat ............................ 2-10
Second-Row Seats .............................. 2-5
Security System Immobilizer system .................... 3-25
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-29
Service Publications .......................... 9-44
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-41
SRS Air Bags Driver and front passenger occupant
classification system .................. 2-61
How the SRS air bags work ....... 2-54
Limitations to SRS air bag ......... 2-59
Monitoring and maintenance ..... 2-66
SRS air bag deployment
criteria ........................................ 2-58
SRS Air Bags Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) precautions ...................... 2-46
S
SRS Air BagsSupplemental restraint system
components ................................ 2-52
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-32 Horn ........................................... 5-70
Storage Box .................................... 6-105
Storage Compartments .................... 6-102 Cargo securing loops ................ 6-107
Cargo sub-compartment ........... 6-107
Center console .......................... 6-104
Glove compartment .................. 6-104
Rear coat hooks ........................ 6-108
Storage box .............................. 6-105
Underseat storage ..................... 6-104
Sunshade ........................................... 3-24
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-93
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-42
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-39
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-29
Third-Row Seat ................................. 2-10
Tiedown Hook .......................................... 7-23
Tire Information ................................ 9-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-28 System error activation .............. 5-32
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-30
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-32
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TiresFlat tire ......................................... 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-37
Replacement ............................... 8-39
Rotation ...................................... 8-38
Snow tires .................................... 4-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Tire chains .................................... 4-9
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-21
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing Description ................................. 7-22
Emergency towing ..................... 7-22
Hook .......................................... 7-23
Recreational towing ................... 7-25
Trailer towing ............................. 4-12
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-24 TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-25
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-12
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-41
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-63
U
Underseat Storage ........................... 6-104
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-93
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-44 ABS ............................................ 5-47
Air bag system ........................... 5-50
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-51
Brake system .............................. 5-46
Charging system ......................... 5-48
Check engine .............................. 5-49
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-50
Door-ajar .................................... 5-51
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-48
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-50
High engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-49
Low fuel ..................................... 5-50
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-51
Malfunction ................................ 5-47
Seat belt ...................................... 5-51
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-52
Warranty ............................................ 9-14
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-26
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-40
Windows Power windows .......................... 3-17
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-68
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-65
Blades replacement .................... 8-28
Winter Driving .................................... 4-8
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