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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
nEmergency hook
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N
(
vehicles with a manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R (automatic transmission) or 1
or R (manual transmission) and carefully apply the acceler -
ator to free the vehicle.
When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hook is
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.
Do not use the left rear hook. It is not
designed for towing.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
n
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
n When shifting the shift lever
Vehicles with automatic transmission: Be careful not to shift the shift lever
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
n To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
lAvoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
l If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*1: P175/65R14 tires
*2: P185/60R15 tires
*3: Canada only
Overall length150.6 in. (3825 mm)
Overall width66.7 in. (1695 mm)
Overall height 60.2 in. (1530 mm)
Wheelbase96.9 in. (2460 mm)
Tread
Front58.3 in. (1480 mm)*1

57.9 in. (1470 mm)*2
Rear 57.9 in. (1470 mm)*1
57.5 in. (1460 mm)*2
Vehicle capacity weight

(Occupants + luggage) 845 lb. (383 kg)
Towing capacity*3
(Trailer weight + cargo)700 lb. (318 kg)

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Alphabetical index
If the warning light turns

on ....................................... 307
If you have a flat tire ............ 317
If you lose your keys............. 332
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 303
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 340
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 297
If your vehicle overheats ...... 337
Engine Compartment........................ 245
Engine switch ....................... 125
Hood ..................................... 242
How to start the engine ........ 125
Identification number ............ 345
If the engine will not start...... 329
Ignition switch ....................... 125
Immobilizer system................. 74
Overheating .......................... 337
Specifications ....................... 346
Warning light ........................ 308
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 348
Checking .............................. 250
Indicator................................ 141
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 161
Type ..................................... 348
Warning light ........................ 308
Engine immobilizer system ...... 74
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 347
Checking .............................. 246
Grade ................................... 347
Initializing the maintenance
data .................................... 249
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 161
Warning light ................ 308, 310
Engine switch .......................... 125Engine oil maintenance

data .........................................249
EPS EPS ....................................... 155
Warning light ......................... 308
Event data recorder ................. 305
Floor mat................................... 224
Fluid Automatic transmission ......... 349
Brake ..................................... 252
Clutch .................................... 350
Warning light ................. 307, 310
Washer .................................. 256
Fog lights Indicator ................................ 147
Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch.................................... 147
Wattage ................................. 352
Front fog lights Indicator ................................ 147
Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch.................................... 147
Wattage ................................. 352
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................310
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 38
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch.................................... 145
Wattage ................................. 352
Front turn signal lights Indicator ................................
131
Lever ..................................... 131
Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch.................................... 131
Wattage ................................. 352
Fuel Capacity ................................ 346
Fuel pump shut off system .... 304
Gas station information ......... 392
Gauge ................................... 135
F

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Alphabetical index
Fog lights switch ...................
147
Hazard lights switch ............. 296
Ignition switch ....................... 125
Headlights switch ................. 145
Light switch........................... 145
Power door lock switch........... 32
Power window switch ............. 67
Turn signal lights .................. 131
Window lock switch ................ 68
Wiper and washer ........ 148, 151
Tachometer .............................. 135
Tail lights
Indicator................................ 145
Replacing light bulbs ............ 286
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage ................................ 352
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 76
Engine immobilizer system..... 74
Theft prevention labels ........... 78
Theft prevention labels ............. 78
Tire inflation pressure ............ 264
Tire information Glossary ............................... 363
Size ...................................... 360
Tire identification number ..... 359
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 361
Tires Chains .................................. 161
Checking .............................. 258
If you have a flat tire ............. 317
Identification number ............ 356
Inflation pressure .......... 264, 351
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 259
Information ........................... 356
Replacing ..................... 258, 317
Rotating tires ........................ 258
Size ...................................... 351
Snow tires............................. 161
Spare tire .............................. 317Tire pressure warning

system ........................258, 310
Warning light ......................... 310
Tools ......................................... 317
Total load capacity................... 160
Towing Dinghy towing................ 173, 174
Emergency towing................. 297
Trailer towing................. 164, 165
Trip meter ................................. 138
Turn signal lights
Indicator ................................ 131
Lever ..................................... 131
Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch.................................... 131
Wattage ................................. 352
Vanity mirrors........................... 220
Vehicle identification
number ...................................345
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 307
Seat belt reminder ................. 310
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 308
Airbag system ....................... 308
Anti-lock brake system .......... 308
Brake system ........................
307
Charging system .. .................308
Driver’s seat belt ................... 310
Electric power steering
system ................................308
Electronic engine control
system ................................308
Engine oil replacement.......... 310
EPS system........................... 308
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........308
Front passenger’s seat belt ... 310
High engine coolant
temperature ........................308
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2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ...................... 152
Driving assist systems ........ 155
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 157
Vehicle load limits ............... 160
Winter driving tips ............... 161
Trailer towing (except
Canada) ............................ 164
Trailer towing (Canada) ...... 165
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .................... 173
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 174
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 178
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 185
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type............... 187
Using the radio .................... 189
Using the CD player ............ 195
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ........................ 200
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 207
Using the AUX adapter ....... 209 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 210
•Interior light ...................... 211
• Personal lights................... 211
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features
....... 212
• Glove boxes ..................... 212
• Cup holders ...................... 214
• Bottle holders ................... 215
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 217
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 219
Vanity mirrors ..................... 220
Clock .................................. 221
Power outlet ....................... 223
Floor mat ............................ 224
Luggage compartment features ............................ 225
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 228
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 230
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance
requirements .................... 233
General maintenance ......... 235
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 238
3Interior features
4Maintenance and care

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 239
Hood................................... 242
Positioning a floor jack ....... 243
Engine compartment .......... 245
Tires ................................... 258
Tire inflation pressure......... 264
Wheels ............................... 268
Air conditioning filter ........... 270
Key battery ......................... 273
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 275
Light bulbs .......................... 286
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 296
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 297
If you think something is wrong ............................... 303
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 304
Event data recorder............ 305
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 307
If you have a flat tire ........... 317
If the engine will not start ... 329
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................... 331
If you lose your keys .......... 332 If the vehicle battery is
discharged ........................ 333
If your vehicle overheats..... 337
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 340
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 344
Fuel information .................. 353
Tire information................... 356
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 369
Items to initialize ................. 371
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners................. 374
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 375
Abbreviation list ........................ 380
Alphabetical index .................... 381
What to do if... ........................... 389
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index