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be obtained from dealers who special- ize in providing trailers or other towing equipment.

Tongue load: Keep the tongue load between 9 and 11% of the total trailer load. If the tongue load becomes excessive, rearrange cargo to al- low for proper tongue load.

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Maximum gross vehicle weight/maximum gross axle weight The gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle must not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) shown on the F.M.V.S.S. certification label. The gross ve- hicle weight equals the combined weight of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment. In addition, front or rear gross axle weight must not exceed the gross axle weight rating (GAWR) shown on the F.M.V.S.S. certification label.

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TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART

MAXIMUM TOWING LOAD

MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD

UNIT: lb (kg)

3,500 (1,588)

350 (159)

Trailer hitch Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer. Make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached to the vehicle to help avoid per- sonal injury or property damage due to sway caused by crosswinds, rough road surfaces or passing trucks.

CAUTION

c Do not use axle-mounted hitches. c The hitch should not be attached to or affect the operation of the impact- absorbing bumper.

c Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system, brake system, etc. when the hitch is installed.

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axle. Be sure to leave enough slack in the chains to permit turning corners. Trailer lights Trailer lights should comply with Federal and/or local regulations. When wiring the vehicle for towing, connect the stop and tail light pickup into the vehicle electrical circuit. Class I Trailer Tow electrical wiring provides two circuits (right and left hand) to operate trailer stop/turn tail lamps. Each individual stop/turn circuit will operate only one com- bination stop/turn light bulb (#1157, 3157, 2357, or 3357) on the trailer. Never add more than one trailer light bulb to one circuit.

c To reduce the possibility of addi- tional damage if your vehicle is struck from the rear, where practical remove the hitch when not in use. Remove the receiver when not in use. After the hitch is removed, seal the bolt holes to prevent exhaust fumes, water or dust from entering the passenger compartment.

c Regularly check that all hitch mount-

ing bolts are securely mounted.

Tire pressures c When towing a trailer, inflate the vehicle tires to the recommended cold tire pres- sure indicated on the tire placard (located on the inside of the glove box lid).

c Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper inflation pressure should be in accordance with the trailer and tire manufacturer’s specifications.

Safety chain Always use suitable safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer. Safety chains should be crossed and should be attached to the hitch, not to the vehicle bumper or

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To use the tow harness: 1) Remove the connector cap from the vehicle harness, located behind the rear bumper. Store the connector cap in ve- hicle glove box for reinstallation.

2) Connect the tow harness to the vehicle harness located behind the rear bumper. the tow harness connector

3) Connect

(SAE J1239) to your trailer.

4) Confirm proper

vehicle and trailer

stop/turn lamp operation.

5) When towing is completed, disconnect the tow harness from the trailer and the vehicle. Store the tow harness in the glove box. Reinstall the connector cap to the vehicle harness.

If you need further assistance in wiring a trailer to your NISSAN, contact an autho- rized NISSAN dealer. Always confirm proper vehicle and trailer stop/turn lamp operation every time the trailer light circuits are con- nected for use.

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Trailer Tow Harness and Module (if so equipped) The trailer tow module on your vehicle al- lows turn/stop lamp control of a trailer being towed by your NISSAN.

The trailer tow module includes: c trailer tow module which draws power

from the vehicle stop lamp fuse

c one subharness containing a SAE J1239

specified connector

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Trailer brakes If your trailer is equipped with a braking system, make sure it conforms to Federal and/or local regulations and it is properly installed.

WARNING

Never connect a trailer brake system directly to the vehicle brake system.

Pre-towing tips c Be certain your vehicle maintains a level position when a loaded and/or unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it has an abnormal nose-up or nose- down condition; check for improper tongue load, overload, worn suspension or other possible causes of either condi- tion.

c Always secure items in the trailer to

prevent load shift while driving.

c Be certain your rear view mirrors conform to all federal, state or local regulations. If not, install any mirrors required for towing before driving the vehicle.

Trailer towing tips In order to gain skill and an understanding of the vehicle’s behavior, you should prac- tice turning, stopping and backing up in an area which is free from traffic. Steering, stability, and braking performance are somewhat different than under normal driv- ing conditions. c Always secure items in the trailer to

prevent load shift while driving.

c Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops. c Avoid sharp turns or lane changes. c Always drive your vehicle at a moderate

speed.

c Always block the wheels on both vehicle and trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not recommended; however, if you must do so, first block the wheels and apply the parking brake, and then move the transmission shift selector le- ver into the P (Park) position. If you move the shift selector lever to the P (Park) position before blocking the wheels and applying the parking brake, transmission damage could occur.

gear and use the engine braking effect. When ascending a long grade, downshift the transmission to a lower gear and reduce speed to reduce chances of en- gine overloading and/or overheating.

c If

the engine coolant rises to an ex- tremely high temperature when the air conditioning system is on, turn the air conditioner off. Coolant heat can be ad- ditionally vented by opening the win- dows, switching the fan control dial to high and setting the temperature control dial to the WARM position.

c Trailer towing requires more fuel

than

normal circumstances.

c Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500

miles (800 km) of the vehicle’s life.

c Have your vehicle serviced more often than at intervals specified in the recom- mended Maintenance Schedule.

c When making a turn, your trailer wheels will be closer to the inside of the turn than your vehicle wheels. To compensate for this, make a larger than normal turning radius during the turn.

c When going down a hill, shift into a lower

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affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly causing vehicle sway. When being passed by larger vehicles, be prepared for possible changes in crosswinds that could affect vehicle handling. If swaying does occur, firmly grip the steering wheel, steer straight ahead, and immedi- ately (but gradually) reduce vehicle speed. This combination helps to stabi- lize the vehicle. Never increase speed.

c Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing while towing a trailer requires considerably more distance than normal passing. Remember the length of the trailer must also pass the other vehicle before you can safely change lanes.

c To maintain engine braking efficiency and electrical charging performance, do not use overdrive.

c Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat, resulting in re- duced braking efficiency.

When towing a trailer, change fluid in the transmission more frequently. For addi- tional information see the ‘‘Mainte- nance’’ section earlier in this manual.

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

Department of Transportation (DOT) Qual- ity Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades. Treadwear Treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on tire wear rate when tested under controlled conditions on specified govern- ment test courses. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1-1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. However, relative tire performance depends on actual driving conditions, and may vary signifi- cantly, due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction AA, A, B and C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades repre- sent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave- ment as measured under controlled condi- tions, on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

WARNING

The traction grade assigned to your vehicle tire’s is based on straight- ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hy- droplaning, or peak traction character- istics.

Temperature A, B and C Temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C. They represent a tire’s resistance to heat build-up, and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled condi- tions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause tire material to degenerate, reducing tire life. Excessive temperatures can lead to sudden tire failure. Grade C corresponds to a performance level which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades A and B represent higher levels of perfor- mance on laboratory test wheels than the minimum required by law.

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WARNING

The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under inflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combi- nation, can cause heat build-up and possible tire failure.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (USA)

Your NISSAN is covered by the following emission warranties: For USA 1) Emission Defects Warranty 2) Emission Performance Warranty For Canada Emission Control System Warranty Details of these warranties may be found with other vehicle warranties in your War- ranty Information and Maintenance Log Booklet that comes with your NISSAN. If you did not receive a Warranty Information and Maintenance Log Booklet, or it has become lost, you may obtain a replacement by writing to: c Nissan Motor Corporation USA Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 191
Gardena, CA 90248-0191

c Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to no- tifying NISSAN. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot be- come involved in individual problems be- tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1- 800-424- 9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Depart- ment of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other informa- tion about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. You may notify NISSAN by contacting our Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1. In Hawaii, call (808) 836-0888.

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READINESS FOR INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST Due to legal requirements in some states and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be required to be in the ready condition for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emission control system. The vehicle is set to the ready condition when it is driven through certain driving pat- terns. Usually, the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary usage of the vehicle. If a powertrain system component is repaired or the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be reset to a not ready condition. Before taking the I/M test, drive the vehicle through the following pattern to set the vehicle to the ready condition. If you cannot or do not want to perform the driving pattern, an authorized NISSAN dealer can conduct it for you.

WARNING

Always drive the vehicle in a safe man- ner according to traffic conditions and obey all traffic laws.

2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88
km/h), then quickly release the accelera- tor pedal completely and keep it released for at least 6 seconds.

3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of 53 to 60 MPH (86 to 96 km/h) for at least 5 minutes.

4. Stop the vehicle. 5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 mph (55
km/h) and maintain the speed for 20
seconds.

6. Repeat steps four through five at least

three times.

7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 mph (88
km/h) and maintain the speed for at least 3 minutes.

8. Stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. 9. Repeat steps one through eight at least

one more time.

1. Start the engine when the engine coolant temperature gauge needle points to C. Allow the engine to idle until the gauge needle points between the C and H (nor- mal operating temperature).

If step one through seven are interrupted, repeat the preceding step. Any safe driving mode is acceptable between steps. Do not stop the engine until step seven is com- pleted.

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A Genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best source of service and repair information for your vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illus- trations and step-by-step diagnostic and ad- justment procedures, this manual is the same one used by the factory trained technicians working at an authorized NISSAN dealership. Also available are Genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals. For current pricing and availability of a Genu- ine NISSAN Service Manual or Genuine NIS- SAN Owner’s Manual, contact: In the USA: See an authorized NISSAN dealer or contact:

Dyment Distribution Services 20770 Westwood Dr. Strongsville OH 44136

In a hurry? Call 1-800-247-5321 and charge your purchase to Visa/Master Card. In Canada: To purchase a copy of a Genuine NISSAN Service Manual or Owner’s Manual please contact your nearest NISSAN Dealer. For the phone number and location of a NISSAN Dealer in your area call the NISSAN Satisfac- tion Center at 1-800-387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN representative will assist you. Also available are Genuine NISSAN Service and Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN mod- els.

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11 Index

After an accident........................................ 6-11
Air bag (See supplemental restraint system) ...................................................... 1-18
Air bag warning light.................................. 1-23
Air cleaner housing filter............................ 8-13
Air conditioner

Air conditioner operation ............... 4-20, 4-5
Air conditioner service .......................... 4-14
Air conditioner specification label....... 10-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and lubrication recommendations................ 10-6
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (if so equipped)..................................... 4-10
Heater and air conditioner (manual)....... 4-3
Rear seat heater and air conditioner ... 4-13
Air flow charts .............................................. 4-7
Alarm system (See theft warning) ............. 2-10
Anchor point locations ............................... 1-53
Antenna

Manual .................................................. 4-20
Power.................................................... 4-20
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................... 5-15
Anti-lock brake warning light ....................... 2-8
Armrests....................................................... 1-6
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and ashtray) ...................................................... 2-16

Audio system

AM-FM radio with cassette player........ 4-14
Compact disc (CD) player .................... 4-21
Autolamp switch......................................... 2-14
Automatic

Automatic power window switch .......... 2-21
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........ 8-8
Driving with automatic transmission....... 5-5

Battery........................................................ 8-11
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-5
Brake

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .............. 5-15
Brake booster ....................................... 8-18
Brake fluid ................................... 10-2, 8-10
Brake light (See stop light)................... 8-22
Brake pedal .......................................... 8-17
Brake system........................................ 5-14
Brake warning light................................. 2-7
Brake wear indicators............................. 2-9
Parking brake check............................. 8-16
Parking brake operation ......................... 5-9
Self-adjusting brakes ............................ 8-17
Break-in schedule ...................................... 5-11
Bulb check/instrument panel ....................... 2-6
Bulb replacement....................................... 8-22

Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants.................................................... 10-2
Cargo net ................................................... 3-14
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) .............................................. 10-12
Cassette player (See audio system) ......... 4-14
CB radio or car phone ............................... 4-25
Check engine indicator light (See malfunction indicator light) .................. 2-9
Child restraint with top tether strap ........... 1-49
Child restraints........................................... 1-39
Child safety sliding door lock....................... 3-5
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ashtray ................................................ 2-16
Cleaning exterior and interior ...................... 7-2
Clock .......................................................... 2-23
Coin tray .................................................... 2-18
Cold weather driving.................................. 5-16
Compact disc (CD) player ......................... 4-21
Controls

Audio controls....................................... 4-14
Audio controls (rear)............................. 4-24
Audio controls (steering wheel)............ 4-23
Heater and air conditioner controls (automatic)............................................ 4-10
Heater and air conditioner controls (manual).................................................. 4-3

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Rear seat heater and air conditioner controls ................................................. 4-13

Coolant

Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants .............................................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant........................ 8-5
Checking engine coolant level ............... 8-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-4
Cornering light ........................................... 2-15
Corrosion protection .................................... 7-4
Cruise control............................................... 5-9
Cup holder ................................................. 2-19

Daytime running light system (Canada only) ............................................ 2-13
Defogger switch

Rear window defogger switch .............. 2-13
Dimensions and weights............................ 10-8
Door ajar warning light ................................ 2-7
Door locks.................................................... 3-2
Drive belts.................................................. 8-12
Driving

Cold weather driving............................. 5-16
Driving with automatic transmission....... 5-5
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2

Economy - fuel........................................... 5-12
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Emission control information label........... 10-10
Emission control system warranty........... 10-19
Engine

Before starting the engine ...................... 5-5
Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants .............................................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant........................ 8-5
Changing engine oil................................ 8-6
Changing engine oil filter........................ 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ............... 8-4
Checking engine oil level ....................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations .... 8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-4
Engine cooling system ........................... 8-4
Engine oil................................................ 8-5
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ................................... 10-4
Engine oil pressure warning light ........... 2-6
Engine oil viscosity ............................... 10-5
Engine serial number ........................... 10-9
Starting the engine ................................. 5-8
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)................. 5-2

Floor mat positioning aid ........................... 1-68
Fluid

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........ 8-8
Brake fluid ................................... 10-2, 8-10
Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants .............................................. 10-2
Engine coolant........................................ 8-4
Engine oil................................................ 8-5
Power steering fluid ...................... 10-2, 8-9
Window washer fluid ............................ 8-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ................... 10-10
Fuel

Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants .............................................. 10-2
Fuel economy ....................................... 5-12
Fuel filler lid and cap ............................ 3-16
Fuel filler lid lock opener lever ............. 3-16
Fuel gauge.............................................. 2-5
Fuel octane rating................................. 10-3
Fuel recommendation........................... 10-2
Fuses ......................................................... 8-18

Gauge

Five passenger seating ............................. 1-66
Five passenger seating with cargo room .. 1-66
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch)........................................................ 2-16
Flat tire......................................................... 6-2
Flexible seating............................................ 1-8
Floor mat positioning........................ 1-65, 1-68

Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-4
Fuel gauge.............................................. 2-5
Odometer................................................ 2-4
Speedometer .......................................... 2-4
Tachometer............................................. 2-4
Trip odometer ......................................... 2-4
General maintenance .................................. 9-2

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Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-16
Head restraints ............................................ 1-6
Headlight control switch............................. 2-13
Headlights .................................................. 8-20
Heater

Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (if so equipped)..................................... 4-10
Heater and air conditioner (manual)....... 4-3
Rear seat heater and air conditioner ... 4-13
Hood release ............................................. 3-11

Ignition switch .............................................. 5-4
Important vehicle information label.......... 10-10
Increasing fuel economy............................ 5-12
Indicator lights and chimes (See warning/ indicator lights and chimes)......................... 2-6
Inertial fuel shut off switch......................... 6-11
Inside mirror............................................... 3-18
Instrument brightness control .................... 2-15
Integrated child safety seats...................... 1-57
Interior lights .............................................. 2-24

Jump starting...................................... 6-8, 8-12

Key............................................................... 3-2
Keyless entry system (See multi-remote control system) ............................................ 3-8

Labels

Air conditioner specification label....... 10-11
Emission control information label...... 10-10
Engine serial number ........................... 10-9
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .............. 10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)...... 10-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ...................................................... 10-9
Warning labels (for SRS) ..................... 1-23

License plate

Installing the license plate .................. 10-11

Light

Air bag warning light............................. 1-23
Brake light (See stop light)................... 8-22
Bulb check/instrument panel .................. 2-6
Bulb replacement.................................. 8-22
Cornering light ...................................... 2-15
Headlight control switch ....................... 2-13
Headlights............................................. 8-20
Interior lights ......................................... 2-24
Light bulbs ............................................ 8-20
Luggage compartment lights ................ 2-24
Spotlights (See map light) .................... 2-25

Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...... 2-6

Lock

Child safety sliding door lock ................. 3-5
Door locks............................................... 3-2
Fuel filler lid lock opener lever ............. 3-16
Power door lock...................................... 3-6
Rear door lock ...................................... 3-12
Luggage compartment lights ..................... 2-24
Luggage rack ............................................. 3-15
Luggage (See vehicle loading information ............................................... 10-12

Maintenance

General maintenance ............................. 9-2
Inside the vehicle.................................... 9-3
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle................................. 9-2
Periodic maintenance schedules............ 9-5
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-38
Under the hood and vehicle ................... 9-4
Malfunction indicator light ............................ 2-9
Manual antenna ......................................... 4-20
Manual front seat adjustment ...................... 1-3
Manual rear windows................................. 2-22
Map light .................................................... 2-25
Mirror

Inside mirror.......................................... 3-18
Outside mirror control........................... 3-17
Outside mirrors ..................................... 3-18
Vanity mirror ......................................... 3-19
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Multi-remote control system ........................ 3-8

Power

Odometer ..................................................... 2-4
Oil

Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants .............................................. 10-2
Changing engine oil................................ 8-6
Changing engine oil filter........................ 8-7
Checking engine oil level ....................... 8-5
Engine oil................................................ 8-5
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ................................... 10-4
Engine oil viscosity ............................... 10-5
Outside mirror control ................................ 3-17
Outside mirrors .......................................... 3-18
Overdrive switch .......................................... 5-7
Overheat

If your vehicle overheats ...................... 6-10
Owner’s manual order form..................... 10-21

Parking

Parking brake check............................. 8-16
Parking brake operation ......................... 5-9
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 5-13
Periodic maintenance schedules................. 9-5
Personal reading light................................ 2-25

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Power antenna ..................................... 4-20
Power door lock...................................... 3-6
Power rear windows ............................. 2-23
Power steering fluid ...................... 10-2, 8-9
Power support front seat ........................ 1-4
Power windows..................................... 2-20

Precautions

Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-25
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting.............................................. 6-10

Radio

AM-FM radio with cassette player........ 4-14
CB radio or car phone.......................... 4-25

Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M) test................................................... 10-20
Rear door................................................... 3-12
Rear door lock ........................................... 3-12
Rear power point ....................................... 2-17
Rear seat heater and air conditioner......... 4-13
Rear window defogger switch ................... 2-13
Rear window wiper and washer switches . 2-12
Refrigerant recommendation ..................... 10-6
Registering your vehicle in another country ....................................................... 10-9
Remote keyless entry system (See multi-remote control system) ....................... 3-8

Removing and installing the second row bench seat ................................................... 1-8
Reporting safety defects (USA)............... 10-19

Safety

Child safety sliding door lock ................. 3-5
Reporting safety defects (USA).......... 10-19

Seat belt

2-point type without retractor................ 1-36
3-point type with retractor ........... 1-28, 1-31
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-25
Seat belt extenders .............................. 1-38
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-38
Seat belts.............................................. 1-25
Seat belt warning light ................................. 2-7
Seat positions ............................................ 1-69
Seating arrangements ............................... 1-64
Seats

Five passenger seating ........................ 1-66
Five passenger seating with cargo room...................................................... 1-66
Flexible seating....................................... 1-8
Integrated child safety seats ................ 1-57
Manual front seat adjustment................. 1-3
Power support front seat ........................ 1-4
Seat positions ....................................... 1-69
Second row bench seat........................ 1-69
Second row bucket seats ..................... 1-72
Seven passenger seating..................... 1-65
Sliding three-passenger seat................ 1-14

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Three-passenger bench seat in fully forward position .................................... 1-67
Three-passenger bench seat in storage position ................................................. 1-65
Seats/floor mats......................................... 1-64
Self-adjusting brakes ................................. 8-17
Service manual order form ...................... 10-21
Seven passenger seating .......................... 1-65
Shifting

Automatic transmission .......................... 5-6
Sliding three-passenger seat..................... 1-14
Spark plug replacement............................. 8-12
Speedometer ............................................... 2-4
Spotlights (See map light) ......................... 2-25
SRS warning label ..................................... 1-23
Starting

Before starting the engine ...................... 5-5
Jump starting................................. 6-8, 8-12
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting......................................... 6-10
Starting the engine ................................. 5-8

Steering

Power steering fluid ...................... 10-2, 8-9
Tilting steering wheel............................ 3-17
Stop light.................................................... 8-22
Storage

Coin tray ............................................... 2-18
Compact disc storage........................... 2-18
Under seat storage tray.......................... 1-7
Sun shade.................................................. 2-22
Sunroof ...................................................... 2-22

Supplemental restraint system

Information and warning labels ............ 1-23

Switch

Autolamp switch ................................... 2-14
Automatic power window switch .......... 2-21
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 2-16
Headlight control switch ....................... 2-13
Ignition switch ......................................... 5-4
Overdrive switch ..................................... 5-7
Rear window defogger switch .............. 2-13
Rear window wiper and washer switches ................................................ 2-12
Turn signal switch................................. 2-15
Windshield wiper and washer switch ... 2-11

Tabletop seats ............................................. 1-7
Tachometer.................................................. 2-4
Theft warning ............................................. 2-10
Three way catalyst....................................... 5-2
Three-passenger bench seat..................... 1-34
Three-passenger bench seat in fully forward position ......................................... 1-67
Three-passenger bench seat in storage position....................................................... 1-65
Tilting steering wheel................................. 3-17
Timing belt ................................................. 10-7
Timing chain .............................................. 10-7
Tire

Flat tire.................................................... 6-2
Spare tire .............................................. 8-30

Tire chains ............................................ 8-28
Tire placard......................................... 10-11
Tire pressure ........................................ 8-26
Tire rotation .......................................... 8-28
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Types of tires........................................ 8-27
Uniform tire quality grading ................ 10-18
Wheels and tires ......................... 10-8, 8-26
Wheel/tire size ...................................... 10-8

Towing

Tow truck towing .................................. 6-12
Towing load/specification chart .......... 10-14
Trailer towing ...................................... 10-13

Transmission

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........ 8-8
Driving with automatic transmission....... 5-5

Travel (See registering your vehicle in another country)......................................... 10-9
Trip odometer .............................................. 2-4
Turn signal switch...................................... 2-15

Under seat storage tray............................... 1-7
Uniform tire quality grading ..................... 10-18

Vanity mirror .............................................. 3-19
Vehicle dimensions and weights ............... 10-8
Vehicle identification .................................. 10-9
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Vehicle identification number (VIN) ........... 10-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate .. 10-9
Vehicle loading information ..................... 10-12
Vehicle recovery ........................................ 6-14
Ventilators .................................................... 4-2

Warning

Air bag warning light............................. 1-23
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 2-16
Theft warning........................................ 2-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..................... 1-23
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...... 2-6
Weights (See dimensions and weights) .... 10-8
Wheels and tires .............................. 10-8, 8-26
Wheel/tire size ........................................... 10-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in another country...................................... 10-9
Window washer fluid.................................. 8-10
Windows

Locking passengers’ windows.............. 2-21
Manual rear windows ........................... 2-22
Power rear windows ............................. 2-23
Power windows..................................... 2-20
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-11
Wiper

Rear window wiper and washer switches ................................................ 2-12
Windshield wiper and washer switch ... 2-11
Wiper blades......................................... 8-15

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GAS STATION INFORMATION

QUICK REFERENCE

Recommended fuel: Unleaded gasoline, at least 87 AKI number (RON 91). For further details such as gasohol, see ‘‘Fuel recommendation’’ in the ‘‘Technical and consumer information’’ section. Recommended engine oil: c API SG or SH and Energy Conserving II c API Certification Mark c SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for

all ambient temperatures

See ‘‘Engine oil and oil filter recommenda- tion’’ in the ‘‘Technical and consumer infor- mation’’ section. Cold tire pressure: See tire placard affixed to the glove com- partment lid. Recommended new vehicle break-in procedure: During the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of vehicle use, follow the recommendations outlined in the “Break-in schedule’’ informa- tion found in the “Starting and Driving” sec- tion of this Owner’s Manual. Follow these recommendations for the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in vehicle damage or shortened engine life.

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