Anti-lock Braking System; 4. Storage ; Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features - Page 10

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Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

Break-in period

First 1,000 miles: Avoid heavy
repeated brake use; avoid full
throttle, rapid acceleration or 
kick-down of transaxle; drive at
varying road and engine speeds 
Do not tow a trailer for first 
500 miles 
Do not use special break-in oils

Tip: Follow the same procedures
with newly overhauled engine
or when brakes are replaced

Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS)

ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing of
the brake pedal and hear a 
clicking noise; this tells you the

ABS is functioning properly;
increase pressure on pedal for
maximum braking 

Tips: Maintain constant 
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes

Tire economy and tips

Check pressure monthly when
tires are cold
See Owner’s Manual for rotation
schedule and chart

Tire pressure 

Decal on driver’s door latch 
pillar provides tire size and 
pressure information

Overhead

Console

Driving

Tips

Tire chains*

†

Tire chains can damage 
aluminum wheels; use on 
steel wheels only

Tips: Use only SAE class “S”
chains, install only on front
axles if vehicle is 2WD 
(with P235/70R

16

 tires) and 

on both axles if 4WD
Install as tightly as possible
and retighten periodically
Never exceed 30 mph with 
tire chains

Spare tire

†

Stored underneath the vehicle

Jack and tools

†

Stored under carpeted hardboard 
in cargo area, see Owner’s Manual

Overhead console*

1. Map/reading light switches

To turn on/off: Press switch

Tip: Map light switches
located on dome lamp on
vehicles without moon roof

2. Map/reading light

Illuminates whenever any door
is opened

3. Moon roof switch*

To open: Press and hold 
rear of switch
To close: Press and hold 
front of switch
To tilt (panel closed): 
Press and hold front/rear 
of switch to open/close

4. Storage 

compartment*

To open: Press button, then
pull to full open position

*Denotes optional equipment
† See Owner’s Manual

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