WARNING:
If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, then driving your vehicle could result in reduced braking ability, increased stopping distances and potential loss of brakes. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING:
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the transmission is securely latched in park (P). Failure to set the parking brake and engage park could result in vehicle roll-away, property damage or bodily injury.
To set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down to its fullest extent.
To release the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down again.
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes
When the system is operating, the brake pedal will pulse and may travel
further. Maintain pressure on the brake pedal. You may also hear a noise
from the system. This is normal.
The anti-lock bra ...
Traction Control
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss of
traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individual
wheels and, wh ...
Other materials:
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens
WARNING: Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents
when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid
contamination of the airbag system.
Clean the instrument panel and cluster lens with a clean, damp, white,
cotton cloth, then use a clean and dry, white, cotton cloth to dry t ...
Child safety locks
The childproof locks are located on the rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each door.
When these locks are set, the rear
doors cannot be opened from the
inside.
• Insert the key and turn to the
lock position (key horizontal) to
engage the childproof locks.
• ...
Fuel quality
Note: Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause
powertrain damage and a loss of vehicle performance; repairs may not be
covered under warranty.
Choosing the Right Fuel (Gasoline Engines)
Use only UNLEADED gasoline or UNLEADED gasoline blended with a
maximum of 15% ethanol in your g ...
