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CHILD RESTRAINTS

Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An inflating supplemental front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. A rearfacing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat. NISSAN recommends that the child restraint be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS
Infants and small children should always be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint can result in serious injury or death.
Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even the strongest adult to resist the forces of a severe accident. The child could be crushed between the adult and parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the same seat belt around both your child and yourself.
An improperly installed child restraint could lead to serious injury or death in an accident. In general, child restraints are designed to be installed with the lap portion of a lap/shoulder seat belt. In addition, this vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint lower anchor system, referred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system. Some child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to these lower anchors. For details, see the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system later in this section. Child restraints for infants and small children of various sizes are offered by several manufactur-
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ers. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind: Choose only a restraint with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicles seat and seat belt system. If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle, place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjustments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your child. Choose a child restraint that is designed for your childs height and weight. Always follow all recommended procedures. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated.

of being OFF. See Child restraints earlier in this section for proper use and installation. If the front passenger seat is not occupied the passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a crash. However, heavy objects placed on the seat could result in air bag inflation, because of the objects weight detected by the occupant classification sensor. Other conditions could also result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is standing on the seat, or if two children are on the seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual. Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants are seated and restrained properly. Using the passenger air bag status light, you can monitor when the front passenger air bag is automatically turned OFF with the seat occupied. The light will not illuminate when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. If an adult occupant is in the seat but the passenger air bag status light is illuminated (indicating that the air bag is OFF), it could be that the person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat properly or not using the seat belt properly. If a child restraint must be used in the front seat, the passenger air bag status light may or may not be illuminated, depending on the size of the child and the type of child restraint being used. If the passenger air bag status light is not illuminated (indicating that the air bag might inflate in a
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crash), it could be that the child restraint or seat belt is not being used properly. In rare cases, the passenger air bag status light will not illuminate even though the air bag is OFF. If such situations happen, properly position and restrain the occupant or child restraint. Otherwise reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat. If you have any questions about whether your passenger air bag is working as designed, your NISSAN dealer can confirm that it is working properly by using a special tool. The air bag system and passenger air bag status light will take a few seconds to register a change in the passenger seat status. For example, if a large adult who is sitting in the front passenger seat exits the vehicle, the passenger air bag status light will go from OFF to ON for a few seconds and then to OFF. This is normal system operation and does not indicate a malfunction. If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air bag system, the supplemental air bag warning light , located in the meter and gauges area in the center of the instrument panel, will blink. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

tor light while you are driving, have the traction control system checked by a NISSAN dealer. While the traction control system is operating, you might feel slight vibration or hear the system working when starting the vehicle or accelerating, but this is normal.
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal switch is activated. Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned on.
Traction control system off indicator light (if so equipped)
This indicator light comes on when the traction control off switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates the traction control system is not operating. Push the traction control off switch again or restart the engine and the system will operate normally. See Traction control system (TCS) in the Starting and driving section of this manual. The traction control light also comes on when you turn the ignition key to the ON position. The light will turn off after about 2 seconds if the traction control system (TCS) is operational. If the light stays on or comes on along with the SLIP indica-
AUDIBLE REMINDERS Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings. When a disc brake pad requires replacement, it makes a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion, whether or not the brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.
Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked and repaired as necessary could lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel economy, and possible damage to the emission control system.

Key reminder chime

A chime sounds if the drivers door is opened while the key is left in the ignition switch. Remove the key and take it with you when leaving the vehicle.
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SECURITY SYSTEMS Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch in the OFF position, a chime sounds when the drivers door is opened if the headlights or parking lights are on. Turn the headlight control switch off before leaving the vehicle. The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior or exterior vehicle components in all situations. Always secure your vehicle even if parking for a brief period. Never leave your keys in the ignition, and always lock the vehicle when unattended. Be aware of your surroundings, and park in secure, well-lit areas whenever possible. Many devices offering additional protection, such as component locks, identification markers, and tracking systems, are available at auto supply stores and specialty shops. Your NISSAN dealer may also offer such equipment. Check with your insurance company to see if you may be eligible for discounts for various theft protection features.

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Your vehicle may have two types of security systems: Vehicle security system (if so equipped) NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System

CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors from being opened accidentally, especially when small children are in the vehicle. The child safety lock levers are located on the edge of the rear doors. When the lever is in the lock position, the door can be opened only from the outside.
The keyfob can operate at a distance of approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The effective distance depends upon the conditions around the vehicle. As many as 5 keyfobs can be used with one vehicle. For information concerning the purchase and use of additional keyfobs, contact a NISSAN dealer. The keyfob will not function when: the battery is discharged the distance between the vehicle and the keyfob is over 33 ft (10 m) The panic alarm will not activate when the key is in the ignition switch.
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button is pushed with all When the doors locked, the hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once as a reminder that the doors are already locked. If a door is open and you push the button, the doors will lock but the horn will not beep and the hazard lights will not flash. The horn may or may not beep once. Refer to Silencing the horn beep feature later in this section for details.

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HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM Locking doors
1. Close all windows. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Close the hood, trunk lid, and all doors. 4. Push the button on the keyfob. All the doors lock. The hazard lights flash twice and the horn beeps once to indicate all doors are locked.

Unlocking doors

Push the button on the keyfob once. Only the drivers door unlocks. The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors are completely closed with the ignition key in any position except the ON position. The interior light turns on and the light timer activates for 30 seconds when the switch is in the center O position with the ignition key in any position except the ON position. Push the 5 seconds. button on the keyfob again within
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All doors unlock. The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors are completely closed. The interior lights can be turned off without waiting 30 seconds by inserting the key into the ignition and turning to the ON or START position, locking the doors with the keyfob or pushing the interior light switch to the OFF position.

LHAAdjust air flow direction for the driver side , center , and passenger side ventilators by moving the ventilator slide and/or ventilator assemblies.
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Fan control dial Air recirculation button Temperature control dial Air flow control dial Rear window defroster
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Air flows from defroster outlets and foot outlets. Air flows mainly from defroster outlets.

Temperature control dial

The temperature control dial allows you to adjust the temperature of the outlet air. To lower the temperature, turn the dial to the left. To increase the temperature, turn the dial to the right.

Air recirculation button

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NOTE: The air recirculation feature is available only on those vehicles equipped with air conditioning. ON position (Indicator light on): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Push the button to the on position when: driving on a dusty road. to prevent traffic fumes from entering passenger compartment. for maximum cooling when using the air conditioner.
Fan control dial Air recirculation button Temperature control dial Air conditioner button (if so equipped) Air flow control dial Rear window defroster

Air flow control dial

The air flow control dial allows you to select the air flow outlets.

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CONTROLS Fan control dial
The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, and controls fan speed.
Air flows from center and side vents with maximum cooling (air conditioning if so equipped). Air flows from center and side ventilators. Air flows from center and side ventilators and foot outlets. Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
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OFF position (Indicator light off): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment and distributed through the selected outlet. Use the off position for normal heater or air conditioner operation.

HEATER OPERATION Heating

This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot outlets. Some air also flows from the defrost outlets. 1. Push the button to the off position for normal heating. 2. Turn the air flow control dial to the position. 3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot position.

Defrosting or defogging

This mode directs the air to the defrost outlets to defrost/defog the windows. 1. Turn the air flow control dial to the position. 2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot position. To quickly remove ice or fog from the windows, turn the fan control dial to HI and the temperature control lever to the full HOT position. When the position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illuminate) if the outside temperature is more than 36F (2C). The air conditioning system will continue to operate until the vehicle is restarted, even if the air flow control dial is turned to a position other than the position. This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance.

Air conditioner button (if so equipped)
The button is provided only on vehicles equipped with an air conditioner. Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the desired position and push the button to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light comes on when the air conditioner is operating. To turn off the air conditioner, push the button again. The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running.

Ventilation

This mode directs outside air to the side and center ventilators. 1. Push the button to the off position. 2. Turn the air flow control dial to the position. 3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Rear window defroster switch
For more information about the rear window defroster switch, see Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch in the Instruments and controls section of this manual.
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Bi-level heating

This mode directs air from the side, center and the foot outlets. 1. Push the button to the off position. 2. Turn the air flow control dial to the position. 3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
tinue to operate until the vehicle is restarted, even if the air flow control dial is turned to a position. This position other than the dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the MAX A/C position. or 3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 4. Push the comes on. button. The indicator light
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and air inlet in front of the windshield. This improves heater operation.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position. For quick cooling when the outside temperature is high, push the button to the on position (indicator light on). Be sure to return the button to the off position for normal cooling. MAX A/C may be used for quick cooling.

Heating and defogging

This mode heats the interior and defogs the windshield. 1. Turn the air flow control dial to the position. 2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot position. When the position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illuminate) if the outside temperature is more than 36F (2C). The air conditioning system will con-

FM RADIO RECEPTION

Range: FM range is normally limited to miles (km), with monaural (single channel) FM having slightly more range than stereo FM. External influences may sometimes interfere with FM station reception even if the FM station is within 25 miles (40 km). The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance between the transmitter and receiver. FM signals follow a line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of the same characteristics as light. For example, they will reflect off objects. Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade and/or drift. Static and flutter: During signal interference from buildings, large hills or due to antenna position (usually in conjunction with increased distance from the station transmitter) static or flutter can be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the treble control to reduce treble response.

AM RADIO RECEPTION

AM signals, because of their low frequency, can bend around objects and skip along the ground. In addition, the signals can be bounced off the ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of these characteristics, AM signals are also subject to interference as they travel from transmitter to receiver. Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing through freeway underpasses or in areas with many tall buildings. It can also occur for several seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in areas where no obstacles exist. Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights.

Radio reception

Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance radio reception. These circuits are designed to extend reception range, and to enhance the quality of that reception. However there are some general characteristics of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even when the finest equipment is used. These characteristics are completely normal in a given reception area, and do not indicate any malfunction in your NISSAN radio system.
SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if so equipped)
When the satellite radio is first installed or the battery has been replaced, the satellite radio may not work properly. This is not a malfunction. Wait more than 10 minutes with satellite radio ON and
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the vehicle outside of any metal or large building for satellite radio to receive all of the necessary data. No satellite radio reception is available and NO SAT is displayed when the SAT band option is selected unless optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed and an XM or SIRIUS satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. Satellite radio performance may be affected if cargo carried on the roof blocks the satellite radio signal. If possible, do not put cargo over the satellite antenna.

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AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS Compact disc (CD) player
Only use high quality 4.7 inches (12 cm) round discs that have the COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO logo on the disc or packaging.
During cold weather or rainy days, the player may malfunction due to the humidity. If this occurs, remove the CD and dehumidify or ventilate the player completely. The player may skip while driving on rough roads. The CD player sometimes cannot function when the compartment temperature is extremely high or low. Decrease/increase the temperature before use. Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight. CDs that are in poor condition or are dirty, scratched or covered with fingerprints may not work properly. The following CDs may not work properly: Copy control compact discs (CCCD) Recordable compact discs (CD-R) Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW) Do not use the following CDs as they may cause the CD player to malfunction: 3.1 in (8 cm) discs with an adapter CDs that are not round CDs with a paper label CDs that are warped, scratched, or have abnormal edges
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
PRESET ABC button MIX button Display CD select button FM band select button AM band select button CD eject button PAUSE/MUTE button TUNE/FF-REV button CLOCK button Preset scan (P-SCAN) button AUDIO button SCAN button Station preset buttons CD insert slot PWR/VOL control knob SEEK/TRACK button
FM-AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (if so equipped)
PWR/VOL control knob Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position, then press the PWR/VOL control knob. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, turn the key to the ACC position. The mode (radio or CD) that was playing immediately before the system was turned off resumes playing.

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When no CD is loaded, the radio comes on. Pressing the PWR/VOL control knob again turns the system off. Turn the PWR/VOL control knob to the right to increase volume or to the left to decrease volume. Adjusting tone quality and speaker balance Press the AUDIO button to enter the audio adjust mode: BassMidTrebFadeBal Press the TUNE/FF-REV ( or ) or SEEK/TRACK ( or ) to adjust to the desired levels. The display will return to the regular radio display after 10 seconds, or you may press the AUDIO button again to return to the regular radio display. Clock operation Pressing the CLOCK button displays the clock with the radio on or off. Press the CLOCK button again to turn off the clock display. Clock set 1. Press and hold the CLOCK button until it beeps (longer than 2 seconds). 2. The hours will start flashing. Press TUNE/FF-REV ( or ) or SEEK/TRACK ( or ) to adjust the hours.

The radio should not be tuned while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Use the and buttons for manual tuning. To move quickly through the channels, hold the tuning buttons down. SEEK tuning Push SEEK/TRACK ( or ). SEEK tuning begins from low to high frequencies or high to low frequencies, depending on which button is pressed, and stops at the next broadcasting station. If using the up button, once the highest broadcasting station is reached, the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the lowest broadcasting station. If using the down button, once the lowest broadcasting station is reached, the radio continues in the SEEK mode at the highest broadcasting station.
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Program type (PTY): PTY can be used to search for a certain program type. Certain areas have a limited number of stations that transmit RDS. Many stations transmit call letters and frequencies only. Searching or scanning by program type may yield a limited number of selections. When CAT/RPT button is pressed for more than 1.5 seconds during FM or SAT (if so equipped) mode, the PTY name of the current tuned station is displayed. During this time if the PTY data code is zero or the data is unreadable, the display will show NONE. To change the PTY: 1. Press the CAT/RPT button. 2. Press the TUNE/FF-REV ( or ) up/down button to chose a specific program type. ROCK, CLASSIC ROCK, SOFT ROCK, TOP 40, COUNTRY, JAZZ, CLASSICAL, OLDIES, NEWS, SPORTS, TALK, ANY
SEEK tuning: 3. After selecting a program type, push the or ) for SEEK/TRACK button ( less than 1.5 seconds within 10 seconds. Tuning to the PTY station will start. If you do not push the SEEK button within the 10 second period, the PTY mode will be canceled. SCAN tuning: 4. Push the SCAN button for more than 1.5 seconds to scan the PTY name stations and stop at each broadcasting station for 5 seconds. Pushing the button again during this 5 second period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that station. If the SCAN button is not pushed within 5 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next station. Speed Sensitive Control Volume (SSV) (if so equipped) Your vehicle has Speed Sensitive Control Volume (SSV) for audio. The audio volume changes as the driving speed changes. Press and hold the AUDIO button until the radio beeps to start the editing mode. Press the AUDIO button until the display shows SSV OFF. Press TUNE/FF-REV ( or ) to change between:

satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. If a compact disc is playing when the FM, AM or SAT radio select button is pushed, the compact disc will automatically be turned off and the last radio station played will come on. The FM stereo indicator ST will glow during FM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast signal is weak, the radio will automatically change from stereo to monaural reception. TUNE (Tuning):
SEEK tuning: Push the SEEK/TRACK button ( or ) for less than 1.5 seconds to tune from high to low or low to high frequencies and stop at the next broadcasting station. SCAN tuning Push the SCAN button. SCAN illuminates in the display window. SCAN tuning begins from low to high frequencies. SCAN tuning stops for 5 seconds at each broadcasting station that has sufficient signal strength. When scanning, SCAN blinks in the display. Pushing the SCAN button again during this 5 second period stops SCAN tuning and the radio remains tuned to that station. Station memory operations: 18 stations can be set for the FM, AM and SAT (Satellite-if so equipped) radio to the A, B and C preset button in any combination of FM, AM or SAT stations. 1. Choose preset channel A, B or C using the preset select button. 2. Select the desired FM, AM or SAT station band. 3. Tune to the desired station using manual, SEEK or SCAN tuning. Push and hold any of the desired station memory buttons (1 6) until a beep sound is heard.
FM/AM/SAT band select: Pressing the FM, AM or SAT radio select button will change the band to either FM, AM or SAT (satellite, if so equipped) radio stations. When the FM, AM or SAT radio select button is pressed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON, the radio will come on at the station last played. The last station played will also come on when the POWER/VOLUME control knob is pressed on. No satellite radio reception is available and NO SAT is displayed when the SAT button is pressed unless optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed and an XM or SIRIUS
The radio should not be tuned while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. To manually tune the radio, push the TUNE button ( or ) or turn the tuning knob to right or left. To move quickly through the channels, hold either the or button down for more than 1.5 seconds.
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4. The channel indicator will then come on and the sound will resume. Memorizing is now complete. 5. Other buttons can be set in the same manner. If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse blows, the radio memory will be canceled. In that case, reset the desired stations. Radio data system (RDS): RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a data information service transmitted by some radio stations on the FM band (not AM band) and/or SAT radio encoded within a regular SAT broadcast. Currently, most RDS stations are in large cities, but many stations are now considering broadcasting RDS data. RDS can display: Station call sign, such as WHFR 98.3. Station name, such as The Groove. Music or programming type such as Classical, Country or Rock. If the station broadcasts RDS information, the RDS icon is displayed.

SEEK tuning: 3. After selecting a program type, push the or ) for SEEK/TRACK button ( less than 1.5 seconds within 10 seconds. Tuning to the PTY station will start. If you do not push the SEEK button within the 10 second period, the PTY mode will be canceled. SCAN tuning: 4. Push the SCAN button for more than 1.5 seconds to scan the PTY name stations and stop at each broadcasting station for 5 seconds. Pushing the button again during this 5 second period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that station. If the SCAN button is not pushed within 5 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next station.
Compact disc (CD) changer operation
Do not force a compact disc into the CD insert slot. This could damage the CD and/or CD changer/player. Trying to load a CD with the CD door closed could damage the CD and/or CD changer.
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Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position and insert the compact disc into the slot with the label side facing up. The compact disc will be guided automatically into the slot and start playing. To insert the disc, first press the LOAD button. If the radio is already operating, it will automatically turn off and the compact disc will play. If the system has been turned off while the compact disc was playing, pressing the POWER/VOLUME control knob will start the compact disc. LOAD button: To insert a CD in the CD changer, press the LOAD button for less than 1.5 seconds. Select the loading slot by pressing the CD insert select button (1 6), then insert the CD. To insert 6 CDs to the CD changer, press the LOAD button for more than 1.5 seconds. The slot numbers (1 6) will illuminate on the display when CDs are loaded into the changer. CD button: When the CD button is pressed with the system off and the compact disc loaded, the system will turn on and the compact disc will start to play.
When the CD button is pressed with the compact disc loaded with the radio playing, the radio will automatically be turned off and the compact disc will start to play. REW (Rewind), FF (Fast Forward): When the (rewind) or (fast forward) button is pushed while a compact disc is playing, the compact disc will play while rewinding or fast forwarding. When the button is released, the compact disc will return to normal play speed. When the CD button is pushed with the system off and the compact disc loaded, the system will turn on and the compact disc will start to play. When the CD button is pushed with the compact disc loaded with the tape or the radio playing, the tape or radio will automatically be turned off and the compact disc will start to play. SEEK/TRACK: When the button is pushed for less than 1.5 seconds while a compact disc is playing, the track being played returns to its beginning. Push several times to skip back through tracks. The compact disc will go back the number of times the button is pushed. When the button is pushed for less than 1.5 seconds while the compact disc is playing, the

The traction control system is designed to help improve driving stability but does not prevent accidents due to abrupt steering operation at high speeds or by careless or dangerous driving techniques. Reduce vehicle speed and be especially careful when driving and cornering on slippery surfaces and always drive carefully. If brake related parts such as brake pads, rotors and calipers are not standard equipment or are extremely deteriorated, the traction control system may not operate properly and the indicator light may come on. Do not modify the vehicles suspension. If suspension parts such as shock absorbers, struts, springs and bushings are not standard equipment or are extremely deteriorated, the traction control system may not operate properly and the indicator light may come on.
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key hole or use the remote keyless entry keyfob (if so equipped).

ANTI-FREEZE

In the winter when it is anticipated that the temperature will drop below 32F (0C), check the anti-freeze to assure proper winter protection. For details, see Engine cooling system in the Maintenance and do-it-yourself section of this manual.

BATTERY

If the battery is not fully charged during extremely cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maximum efficiency, the battery should be checked regularly. For details, see Battery in the Maintenance and do-it-yourself section of this manual.
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DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outside without antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including the engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle. For details, see Changing engine coolant in the Maintenance and do-it-yourself section of this manual.
3. Tire chains may be used.
Tire chains/cables cannot be installed on P225/45R18 size tires. Installation of the tire chains/cables on P225/45R18 size tires will cause damage to the vehicle. If you plan to use tire chains/cables, you should install P215/55R17 size tires on your vehicle. Use of tire chains may be prohibited according to location. Check the local laws before installing tire chains. When installing tire chains, make sure they are the proper size for the tires on your vehicle and are installed according to the chain manufacturers suggestions. Use only SAE class S chains. Class S chains are used on vehicles with restricted tire to vehicle clearance. Vehicles that can use Class S chains are designed to meet the minimum clearances between the tire and the closest vehicle suspension or body component required to accommodate the use of a winter traction device (tire chains or cables). The minimum clearances are determined using the factory equipped tires. Other types may damage your vehicle. Use chain tensioners when recommended by the tire chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit. Loose end links of the tire chain must be secured or removed to prevent the possibility of whipping action damage to the fenders

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4. Read the tire pressure on the gauge stem and compare to the specification shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. 5. Add air to the tire as needed. If too much air is added, press the core of the valve stem briefly with the tip of the gauge stem to release pressure. Recheck the pressure and add or release air as needed. 6. Install the valve stem cap.

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Checking tire pressure
1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press too hard or force the valve stem sideways, or air will escape. If the hissing sound of air escaping from the tire is heard while checking the pressure, reposition the gauge to eliminate this leakage. 3. Remove the gauge.
7. Check the pressure of all other tires, including the spare.
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Front Original Tire

Rear Original Tire

Spare Tire

P215/60/R16 94T P215/55R17 93H P215/55R17 93V P225/45R18 91Y P215/60R16 94T P215/55R17 93H P215/55R17 93V P225/45R18 91Y T135/70R16 T135/90R16 T155/80R17
Cold Tire Inflation High Speed/ Pressure Maximum Load Cold Tire Inflation Pressure 200 kPa, 29 PSI 240 kPa, 35 PSI 240 kPa, 35 PSI 230 kPa, 33 PSI 240 kPa, 35 PSI 200 kPa, 29 PSI 210 kPa, 30 PSI 240 kPa, 35 PSI 420 kPa, 60 PSI 260 kPa, 38 PSI 240 kPa, 35 PSI 240 kPa, 35 PSI

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Example

TIRE LABELING
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides the tire identification number (TIN) for safety standard certification. The TIN can be used to identify the tire in case of a recall.
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7. H: Tire speed rating. You should not drive the vehicle faster than the tire speed rating.

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1 Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H)
4. R: The R stands for radial. 5. Two-digit number (15): This number is the wheel or rim diameter in inches. 6. Two- or three-digit number (95): This number is the tires load index. It is a measurement of how much weight each tire can support. You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by law.