Index

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14-2

Index

A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-20
Warning light ................................................. 3-15, 7-21
Accessories....................................................... 5-4, 11-40
Accessory power outlet................................................. 6-9
Active head restraint..................................................... 1-5
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-14
Air filtration system..................................................... 4-11
Air flow ....................................................................... 4-2
Air flow mode selection................................................. 4-3
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-15
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-18
Aluminum wheel cleaning............................................ 10-3
Aluminum wheels...................................................... 11-30
Antenna system........................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-20
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-16
Armrest..................................................................... 1-12
AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-13
Audio control button ................................................... 5-27
Audio input jack ......................................................... 5-29
Audio set .................................................................... 5-4
Auto-dimming mirror/compass...................................... 3-38
Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-5
Automatic transmission ............................................... 7-12
Capacities ............................................................. 12-3
Fluid.................................................................... 11-15
MANUAL mode ..................................................... 7-15
Selector lever ........................................................ 7-13
Shift lock release ................................................... 7-17
SPORT mode........................................................ 7-17

Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ................. 3-13

Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-17
AUX unit operation ..................................................... 5-29
B
Battery .................................................................... 11-37
Jump starting ......................................................... 9-12
Replacement (remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-10
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-37
Brake
Assist.................................................................... 7-19
Booster ....................................................... 7-19, 11-21
Fluid ................................................................... 11-20
Pad and lining...................................................... 11-22
Parking ....................................................... 7-29, 11-23
Pedal .................................................................. 11-21
System.................................................................. 7-19
Brake pedal
Free play............................................................. 11-21
Reserve distance.................................................. 11-22
Brake system............................................................. 7-19
Warning light.......................................................... 3-16
Braking ..................................................................... 7-18
Tips ...................................................................... 7-18
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings................... 11-22
Bulb
Chart .................................................................... 12-8
Replacing ............................................................ 11-41
C
Capacities ................................................................. 12-3

Index

Cargo area
Cover ................................................................... 6-13
Light....................................................................... 6-2
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-15
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center
Console .................................................................. 6-6
Ventilators ............................................................... 4-4
Changing
Flat tire ................................................................... 9-6
Oil and oil filter ...................................................... 11-8
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-13
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator
lamp...................................................................... 3-12
Checking
Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-21
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-22
Engine oil level ...................................................... 11-7
Fluid level ........................................ 11-15, 11-19, 11-20
Gear oil level ........................................................ 11-18
Child restraint systems ............................................... 1-31
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt................................ 1-34
Lower and tether anchorages .................................. 1-38
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-41
Child safety .................................................................... 5
Locks ................................................................... 2-19
Chime
Key ........................................................................ 3-4
Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-18, 3-10
Chrome plated wheels ............................................... 11-31

14-3

Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ...................................................... 4-10
Climate control system
Automatic ............................................................... 4-5
Clock ........................................................................ 3-21
Coat hook.................................................................. 6-11
Coolant ................................................................... 11-11
Cooling system ........................................................ 11-11
Corrosion protection............................................ 8-10, 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-30
Indicator light ................................................. 3-20, 7-33
Set indicator light............................................ 3-21, 7-33
Cup holder ................................................................. 6-7
Front passengers.................................................... 6-7
Rear seat (5-seater models)/Second-row seat (7-seater
models) passengers .............................................. 6-8
Third-row seat (7-seater models) ............................... 6-8
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-27
Differential gear oil
Front................................................................... 11-17
Rear ................................................................... 11-18
Dimensions................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the alarm system......................................... 2-17
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-19
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-48
Door
Locks..................................................................... 2-4

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Index

Open warning light ................................................. 3-17

Step light ............................................................. 11-50
Drive belts................................................................ 11-15
Driving
All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-18
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking ..................................................................... 6
Drugs ........................................................................ 6
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Pets .......................................................................... 7
Snowy and icy roads ................................................ 8-9
Tips........................................................................ 8-4
Tired or sleepy............................................................ 7
E
Electrical system........................................................ 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system........................................................... 3-17, 7-22
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)............................. 1-17
Engine
Compartment overview ........................................... 11-6
Coolant................................................................ 11-11
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)............................. 5, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-4
Oil........................................................................ 11-7
Overheating .......................................................... 9-14
Starting................................................................... 7-7
Stopping ................................................................. 7-8
Exterior care.............................................................. 10-2

F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-6
Floor mat................................................................... 6-12
Fluid level
Automatic transmission ......................................... 11-15
Brake.................................................................. 11-20
Power steering ..................................................... 11-19
Fog light
Bulb.................................................................... 11-45
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-21
Switch................................................................... 3-32
Folding mirror switch................................................... 3-41
Front
Differential gear oil................................................ 11-17
Fog light (bulb)..................................................... 11-45
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-28
Seats ..................................................................... 1-2
Turn signal light.................................................... 11-45
Front fog light............................................................. 3-32
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-21
Front seats
Forward and backward adjustment ............................ 1-3
Reclining ................................................................ 1-3
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap...................................................... 7-3
Gauge.................................................................... 3-8
Requirements ......................................................... 7-2
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-38
Fuses and circuits ...................................................... 12-5

Index

G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .............................. 8-12
Glove box ................................................................... 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .......................... 8-12
H
Hazard warning flasher ........................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment
Front seat ............................................................... 1-5
Rear (5-seater models)/Second-row
(7-seater models) ................................................. 1-11
Third-row .............................................................. 1-15
Headlight
Beam leveler ......................................................... 3-29
Flasher ................................................................. 3-27
Indicator light......................................................... 3-21
Headlights........................................................ 3-26, 11-42
High beam indicator light ............................................ 3-20
High/low beam change (dimmer).................................. 3-27
Horn......................................................................... 3-42
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-11
I
Ignition switch.............................................................. 3-3
Light....................................................................... 3-4
Illuminated entry .......................................................... 2-9
Illumination brightness control...................................... 3-28
Immobilizer.................................................................. 2-3
Indicator light (security indicator light) ................. 2-4, 3-19
Indicator light
Cruise control ................................................ 3-20, 7-33

14-5

Cruise control set ........................................... 3-21, 7-33

Front fog light......................................................... 3-21
Headlight............................................................... 3-21
High beam............................................................. 3-20
Immobilizer ............................................................. 2-4
Security.......................................................... 2-4, 3-19
Selector lever/Gear position ..................................... 3-20
SPORT mode ........................................................ 3-20
Traction control system OFF ............................ 3-18, 7-25
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-20
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation.................. 3-18, 7-25
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-38
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
J
Jack and jack handle .................................................. 9-19
Jump starting ............................................................. 9-12
K
Key
Number ..................................................................
Reminder chime ......................................................
Replacement...........................................................
Keyless entry system ...................................................
Keys ..........................................................................

2-2
3-4
2-4
2-8
2-2

L
Leather seat materials................................................. 10-5
License plate light..................................................... 11-47
Light
Back-up (Station wagon) ....................................... 11-47

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Cargo area.................................................... 6-2, 11-50

Control switch........................................................ 3-26
Dome ........................................................... 6-2, 11-48
Door step............................................................. 11-50
Front fog............................................................... 3-32
Ignition switch.......................................................... 3-4
License plate ........................................................ 11-47
Map ............................................................. 6-3, 11-49
Rear combination.................................................. 11-46
Rear gate................................................................ 6-3
Vanity mirror ............................................................ 6-4
Vanity Mirror ......................................................... 11-49
Loading your vehicle .................................................. 8-11
Low fuel warning light ........................................... 3-8, 3-17
Low tire pressure warning light .................................... 3-14
Lower and tether anchorage........................................ 1-38
Lumbar support ........................................................... 1-6
M
Main fuse................................................................. 11-39
Maintenance
Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule .............................................................. 11-3
Seatbelt ................................................................ 1-27
Tools .................................................................... 9-19
Malfunction indicator lamp
(check engine warning light) ..................................... 3-12
Map light........................................................... 6-3, 11-49
Maximum load limits................................................... 8-20
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 3-5
Mirrors ...................................................................... 3-38

Moonroof................................................................... 2-24
Multi function display................................................... 3-23
N
New vehicle break-in driving ......................................... 8-2
O
Odometer ................................................................... 3-6
Oil filter ..................................................................... 11-8
Oil level
Engine .................................................................. 11-7
Front differential gear ............................................ 11-17
Rear differential.................................................... 11-18
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-13
On-pavement and off road driving.................................. 8-5
Outside mirrors .......................................................... 3-39
Outside temperature indication ..................................... 3-22
Overhead console ....................................................... 6-7
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-14
P
Parking
Brake.................................................................... 7-29
Brake stroke ........................................................ 11-23
Light ................................................................... 11-44
Light switch ........................................................... 3-32
Tips ...................................................................... 7-29
Parking your vehicle ................................................... 7-29
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel................................................................... 7-2

Index

Power
Door locking switch .................................................. 2-6
Outside mirrors ...................................................... 3-41
Seat ....................................................................... 1-3
Steering ................................................................ 7-18
Steering fluid ........................................................ 11-19
Windows............................................................... 2-20
Precautions against vehicle modification ............... 1-30, 1-70
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-7
Printed antenna ........................................................... 5-2
R
Rear
Air conditioner ......................................................... 4-8
Combination lights................................................. 11-46
Gate............................................................. 2-22, 9-18
Gate light ...................................................... 6-3, 11-47
Seats ..................................................................... 1-7
Rear differential
Gear oil ............................................................... 11-18
Oil temperature warning light ................................... 3-14
Rear seat
Folding down........................................................... 1-9
Reclining................................................................. 1-9
Rear turn signal ........................................................ 11-46
Rear view camera ...................................................... 6-21
Rear window
Defogger button ..................................................... 3-37
Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 3-35
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-35

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Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid................................... 11-16
Brake fluid ........................................................... 11-21
OIL grade and viscosity.............. 11-9, 11-10, 11-17, 11-18
Power steering fluid .............................................. 11-20
Spark plugs ......................................................... 11-15
Refueling.................................................................... 7-3
Remote engine start system ......................................... 7-8
Remote keyless entry system ....................................... 2-8
Replacement
Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-22
Wiper blades........................................................ 11-33
Replacing
Air cleaner element............................................... 11-14
Battery (remote keyless entry system)....................... 2-10
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-12
Replacing bulbs ....................................................... 11-41
Back-up light (Station wagon)................................. 11-47
Back-up light/Tail light ........................................... 11-47
Cargo area light ................................................... 11-50
Dome light ........................................................... 11-48
Door step light ..................................................... 11-50
Front fog light....................................................... 11-45
Front turn signal light ............................................ 11-45
Headlight............................................................. 11-42
License plate light................................................. 11-47
Map light ............................................................. 11-49
Parking light......................................................... 11-44
Rear combination light .......................................... 11-46
Rear gate light ..................................................... 11-47
Vanity mirror light.................................................. 11-49

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Index

Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-11

Roof molding and crossbar ......................................... 8-16
Roof rail and crossbar ................................................ 8-13
S
Safety
Precautions when driving ............................................. 4
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat
Fabric................................................................... 10-5
Heater .................................................................... 1-6
Memory function ...................................................... 1-4
Seatbelt ......................................................................... 4
Maintenance.......................................................... 1-27
Pretensioners ........................................................ 1-28
Safety tips............................................................. 1-16
Warning light and chime ................................. 1-18, 3-10
Seatbelts .................................................................. 1-16
Security ID plate .......................................................... 2-3
Security indicator light........................................... 2-4, 3-19
Selector lever ............................................................ 7-13
Position indicator ................................................... 3-20
Shift lock release ....................................................... 7-17
Shock sensors........................................................... 2-19
Shopping bag hook .................................................... 6-12
Snow tires........................................................ 8-10, 11-24
Snowy and icy roads .................................................... 8-9
Sounding a panic alarm .............................................. 2-10
Spare tire.................................................................... 9-2
Spark plugs.............................................................. 11-15

Specifications............................................................. 12-2
Speedometer .............................................................. 3-6
SPORT mode ............................................................ 7-17
SPORT mode indicator light......................................... 3-20
SRS
Curtain airbag ........................................................ 1-58
Frontal airbag......................................................... 1-48
Side airbag ............................................................ 1-58
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)... 4, 1-44
SRS airbag system
Monitors ................................................................ 1-69
Servicing ............................................................... 1-70
Warning light.......................................................... 3-11
Starting the engine ...................................................... 7-7
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-5
Steering wheel
Power ................................................................... 7-18
Tilt ........................................................................ 3-41
Stopping the engine..................................................... 7-8
Storage compartment................................................... 6-5
Sun shade................................................................. 2-25
Sun visors .................................................................. 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-44
Synthetic leather upholstery ......................................... 10-5
T
Tachometer................................................................. 3-7
Temperature gauge...................................................... 3-9
Temperature warning light
AT OIL TEMP......................................................... 3-13
Rear differential oil.................................................. 3-14

Index

Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-5

Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-38, 1-41
Tie-down hooks ......................................................... 9-15
Tilt steering wheel ...................................................... 3-41
Tire
Chains.................................................................. 8-11
Inspection ............................................................ 11-25
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-25
Replacement ........................................................ 11-29
Rotation ............................................................... 11-28
Types .................................................................. 11-23
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)........................................ 3-14, 7-27, 9-11, 11-24
Tires......................................................................... 12-3
Tires and wheels....................................................... 11-23
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-38, 1-41
Towing...................................................................... 9-15
All wheels on the ground ........................................ 9-18
Flat-bed truck ........................................................ 9-17
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 9-15
Weight.................................................................. 8-20
Traction Control system
OFF indicator light.......................................... 3-18, 7-25
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-26
Trailer
Connecting............................................................ 8-18
Hitch .................................................................... 8-18
Hitches ................................................................. 8-23
Towing.................................................................. 8-20
Towing tips............................................................ 8-26
Trip meter ................................................................... 3-7

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Turn signal
Indicator lights........................................................ 3-20
Lever .................................................................... 3-28
U
Under-floor storage compartment.................................. 6-15
V
Valet mode ................................................................ 2-17
Vanity mirror
Light ................................................................... 11-49
Vehicle
Capacity weight...................................................... 8-12
Identification .......................................................... 12-9
Symbols .................................................................... 3
Vehicle Dynamics Control
Operation indicator light................................... 3-18, 7-25
System.................................................................. 7-23
Warning light.................................................. 3-18, 7-25
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
W
Warning and indicator lights .......................................... 3-9
Warning light
ABS.............................................................. 3-15, 7-21
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-18
AT OIL TEMP......................................................... 3-13
Brake system......................................................... 3-16
Charge.................................................................. 3-13
CHECK ENGINE .................................................... 3-12
Door open ............................................................. 3-17

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Index

Low fuel.......................................................... 3-8, 3-17

Low tire pressure ................................................... 3-14
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-13
Rear differential oil temperature ............................... 3-14
Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-18, 3-10
SRS airbag system ................................................ 3-11
Vehicle Dynamics Control ............................... 3-18, 7-25
Windshield washer fluid .......................................... 3-18
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ....................................... 8-20
Washing ................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators......................................................... 11-28
Wheel
Alignment.............................................................. 12-4
Aluminum............................................................. 11-30
Balance ............................................................... 11-27
Chrome plated wheels ........................................... 11-31
Replacement ........................................................ 11-29
Windows................................................................... 2-20
Windshield
Washer fluid ......................................................... 11-32
Wiper and washer switches..................................... 3-34
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-33
Wiper deicer.......................................................... 3-36
Winter
Driving.................................................................... 8-7
Tires............................................................ 8-10, 11-24
Winter tire ........................................................ 8-10, 11-24
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-33