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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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To prevent deteriorati on and body corrosion
l Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects or insect droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
l If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
CAUTION
nCaution about the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled
sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
NOTICE
nTo protect your vehicle’s painted surfaces
Do not use organic cleaners such as benzene or gasoline.
n Cleaning the exterior lights
lWash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
l Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
n To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.

370 Alphabetical index
Low fuel level ........................ 296
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 296
Low washer fluid ................... 296
Malfunction ............................ 294
Open door ............................. 296
Seat belt ................................ 296
Seat belt pretensionersystem ................................ 294
SRS ....................................... 294
SRS airbag system ............... 294
Tire pressure ......................... 296
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 296
Washer
Checking ............................... 240
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 141
Switch.................................... 129
Warning light ......................... 296
Washing and waxing ............... 210
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 137
Load limits ............................. 140
Weight ................................... 328
Wheels ...................................... 252
Window glasses ............52, 164, 210, 212
Window lock switch ...................53
Windows Cleaning and protecting .................... 210, 212
Power windows .......................52
Rear window defogger .......... 164
Washer .................................. 129
Windshield wipers ................... 129
Wireless remote control key Replacing the key battery...... 257
Wireless remote control ..........24
WMA disc .................................. 181

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 22Keys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ............. 24
Wireless remote control ....... 24
Doors.................................... 26
Trunk .................................... 31
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 34
Front seats ........................... 34
Rear seats (split rear seats only) .......... 35
Head restraints ..................... 38
Seat belts ............................. 40
Steering wheel ..................... 47
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 48
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 49
1-4. Opening and closing the windows...................... 52
Power windows .................... 52
1-5. Refueling ............................. 54 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 54
1-6. Theft deterrent system ...... 58 Engine immobilizer system ................................ 58
Alarm (Puerto Rico).............. 60 Theft prevention labels
(except Canada) ................. 62
1-7. Safety information .............. 63 Correct driving posture ......... 63
SRS airbags ......................... 65
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 77
Child restraint systems ......... 82
Installing child restraints ....... 86
2-1. Driving procedures............. 96 Driving the vehicle ................ 96
Engine (ignition) switch....... 106
Automatic
Transmission...... 110
Manual Transmission ......... 112
Turn signal lever ................. 113
Parking brake ..................... 114
Horn .................................... 116
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 117 Gauges and meters ............ 117
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 122
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 126
Headlight switch ................. 126
Fog light switch ................... 128
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 129
1Before driving
2When driving