Hyundai Sonata LF Owner's manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

Operation

Maintenance

Specifications

All information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of publica-

tion. However, HYUNDAI reserves the right to make changes at any

time so that our policy of continual product improvement may be car-

ried out.

This manual applies to all models of this vehicle and includes descrip-

tions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment.

As a result, you may find material in this manual that does not apply to

your specific vehicle.

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Your HYUNDAI should not be modified in any way. Such modifications may adversely affect

the performance, safety or durability of your HYUNDAI and may, in addition, violate condi-

tions of the limited warranties covering the vehicle. Certain modifications may also be in vio-

lation of regulations established by the Department of Transportation and other government

agencies in your country.

Your vehicle is equipped with electronic fuel injection and other electronic components. It is

possible for an improperly installed/adjusted two-way radio or cellular telephone to adversely

affect electronic systems. For this reason, we recommend that you carefully follow the radio

manufacturer's instructions or consult your HYUNDAI dealer for precautionary measures or

special instructions if you choose to install one of these devices.

CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR HYUNDAI

TWO-WAY RADIO OR CELLULAR TELEPHONE INSTALLATION

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This manual includes information titled as DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE.

These titles indicate the following:

SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING

DANGER indicates a hazardous situa-

tion which, if not avoided, will result

in death or serious injury.

DANGER

WARNING indicates a hazardous situ-

ation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situa-

tion which, if not avoided, could result

in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION

NOTICE indicates a situation which, if

not avoided, could result in vehicle

damage.

NOTICE

WARNING

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FOREWORD

Thank you for choosing HYUNDAI. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discriminating people who

drive HYUNDAI. The advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each HYUNDAI we build is something of

which we're very proud.

Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new HYUNDAI. It is suggested that you read

it carefully because the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you receive from your new car.

The manufacturer also recommends that service and maintenance on your vehicle be performed by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Note : Because future owners will also need the information included in this manual, if you sell this HYUNDAI, please

leave the manual in the vehicle for their use. Thank you.

in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of HYUNDAI

Motor Company.

Severe engine and transaxle damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do

not meet HYUNDAI specifications. You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the

specifications listed on Page 8-6 in the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner's Manual.

CAUTION

We want to help you get the greatest

possible driving pleasure from your

vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can

assist you in many ways. We strong-

ly recommend that you read the

entire manual. In order to minimize

the chance of death or injury, you

must read the WARNING and CAU-

TION sections in the manual.

Illustrations complement the words

in this manual to best explain how to

enjoy your vehicle. By reading your

manual, you will learn about fea-

tures, important safety information,

and driving tips under various road

conditions.

The general layout of the manual is

provided in the Table of Contents.

Use the index when looking for a

specific area or subject; it has an

alphabetical listing of all information

in your manual.

Sections: This manual has eight

chapters plus an index. Each section

begins with a brief list of contents so

you can tell at a glance if that section

has the information you want.

Your safety, and the safety of others,

is very important. This Owner's

Manual provides you with many safe-

ty precautions and operating proce-

dures. This information alerts you to

potential hazards that may hurt you

or others, as well as damage to your

vehicle.

Safety messages found on vehicle

labels and in this manual describe

these hazards and what to do to

avoid or reduce the risks.

Warnings and instructions contained

in this manual are for your safety.

Failure to follow safety warnings and

instructions can lead to serious injury

or death.

Throughout this manual DANGER,

WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE and

the SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL will

be used.

This is the safety alert sym-

bol. It is used to alert you to

potential physical injury haz-

ards. Obey all safety mes-

sages that follow this symbol

to avoid possible injury or

death. The safety alert sym-

bol precedes the signal words

DANGER, WARNING and

CAUTION.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

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Introduction

DANGER indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious

injury.

DANGER

WARNING indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious

injury.

WARNING

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Introduction

NOTICE indicates a situation

which, if not avoided, could result

in vehicle damage.

Gasoline engine

Unleaded

For Europe

For the optimal vehicle performance,

we recommend you use unleaded

gasoline which has an octane rating of

RON (Research Octane Number) 95 /

AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher.

You may use unleaded gasoline with

an octane rating of RON 91-94 / AKI

87-90 but it may result in slight per-

formance reduction of the vehicle. (Do

not use methanol blended fuels)

Except Europe

Your new vehicle is designed to use

only unleaded fuel having an Octane

Rating of RON (Research Octane

Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index)

87 or higher. (Do not use methanol

blended fuels)

Your new vehicle is designed to

obtain maximum performance with

UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini-

mize exhaust emissions and spark

plug fouling.

NOTICE

• Do not "top off" after the noz-

zle automatically shuts off

when refueling.

• Always check that the fuel cap

is installed securely to pre-

vent fuel spillage in the event

of an accident.

WARNING

NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The

use of leaded fuel is detrimental

to the catalytic converter and

will damage the engine control

system’s oxygen sensor and

affect emission control.

Never add any fuel system

cleaning agents to the fuel tank

other than what has been speci-

fied (We recommend that you

consult an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer for details.)

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moder-

ate injury.

CAUTION

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

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Introduction

Leaded (if equipped)

For some countries, your vehicle is

designed to use leaded gasoline.

When you are going to use leaded

gasoline, we recommend that you

ask an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Octane rating of leaded gasoline is

same with unleaded one.

Gasoline containing alcohol and

methanol

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and

ethanol (also known as grain alco-

hol), and gasoline or gasohol con-

taining methanol (also known as

wood alcohol) are being marketed

along with or instead of leaded or

unleaded gasoline.

Do not use gasohol containing more

than 10% ethanol, and do not use

gasoline or gasohol containing any

methanol. Either of these fuels may

cause drivability problems and dam-

age to the fuel system, engine control

system and emission control system.

Discontinue using gasohol of any

kind if drivability problems occur.

Vehicle damage or driveability prob-

lems may not be covered by the

manufacturer’s warranty if they result

from the use of:

1. Gasohol containing more than

10% ethanol.

2. Gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol.

3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

Other fuels

Using fuels such as;

- Silicone (Si) contained fuel,

- MMT (Manganese, Mn) contained

fuel,

- Ferrocene (Fe) contained fuel, and

- Other metalic additives contained

fuels,

may cause vehicle and engine dam-

age. Also, the Malfunction Indicator

Lamp (MIL) may illuminate or cause

plugging, misfiring, poor accelera-

tion, engine stalling, catalyst melting,

abnormal corrosion, life cycle reduc-

tion, etc.

Never use gasohol which con-

tains methanol. Discontinue

use of any gasohol product

which impairs drivability.

CAUTION

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Introduction

Use of MTBE

HYUNDAI recommends avoiding

fuels containing MTBE (Methyl

Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.

(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) in

your vehicle.

Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0%

vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight)

may reduce vehicle performance and

produce vapor lock or hard starting.

Do not use methanol

Fuels containing methanol (wood

alcohol) should not be used in your

vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce

vehicle performance and damage

components of the fuel system, engine

control system and emission control

system.

Fuel Additives

HYUNDAI recommends that you use

unleaded gasoline which has an

octane rating of RON (Research

Octane Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock

Index) 91 or higher (for Europe) or

Octane Rating of RON (Research

Octane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock

Index) 87 or higher (except Europe).

For customers who do not use good

quality gasolines including fuel addi-

tives regularly, and have problems

starting or the engine does not run

smoothly, one bottle of additives added

to the fuel tank at every 15,000km (for

Europe)/ 5,000km (except Europe).

Additives are available from your

authorized HYUNDAI dealer along

with information on how to use them.

Do not mix other additives.

Your New Vehicle Limited

Warranty may not cover dam-

age to the fuel system and any

performance problems that are

caused by the use of fuels con-

taining methanol or fuels con-

taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary

Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.

(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)

CAUTION

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Introduction

Operation in foreign countries

If you are going to drive your vehicle

in another country, be sure to:

• Observe all regulations regarding

registration and insurance.

• Determine that acceptable fuel is

available.

No special break-in period is needed.

By following a few simple precautions

for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you

may add to the performance, econo-

my and life of your vehicle.

• Do not race the engine.

• While driving, keep your engine

speed (rpm, or revolutions per

minute) between 2,000 rpm and

4,000 rpm.

• Do not maintain a single speed for

long periods of time, either fast or

slow. Varying engine speed is need-

ed to properly break-in the engine.

• Avoid hard stops, except in emer-

gencies, to allow the brakes to seat

properly.

• Don't tow a trailer during the first

2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.

VEHICLE BREAK-IN

PROCESS

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

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Your vehicle at a glance

Safety system of your vehicle

Convenient features of your vehicle

Multimedia System

Driving your vehicle

What to do in an emergency

Maintenance

Specifications & Consumer information

Index

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Exterior overview (I) .............................................1-2

Exterior overview (II) ............................................1-3

Interior overview (I) ..............................................1-4

Interior overview (II) .............................................1-5

Instrument panel overview (I)..............................1-6

Instrument panel overview (II).............................1-7

Engine compartment .............................................1-8

Important safety precautions...............................2-2

Always wear your seat belt............................................2-2

Restrain all children..........................................................2-2

Air bag hazards..................................................................2-2

Driver distraction...............................................................2-2

Control your speed ...........................................................2-3

Keep your vehicle in safe condition.............................2-3

Seats ........................................................................2-4

Safety precautions............................................................2-5

Front seats..........................................................................2-6

Rear seats .........................................................................2-12

Headrest ...........................................................................2-16

Seat warmers and air ventilation seats.....................2-20

Seat belts .............................................................2-25

Seat belt safety precautions........................................2-25

Seat belt warning light .................................................2-26

Seat belt restraint system ...........................................2-27

Additional seat belt safety precautions ....................2-32

Care of seat belts ...........................................................2-35

Child restraint system (CRS) ..............................2-36

Children always in the rear ..........................................2-36

Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) .................2-37

Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS)..................2-39

Air bag

- supplemental restraint system.....................2-49

Where are the air bags? ...............................................2-51

How does the air bags system operate?..................2-54

What to expect after an air bag inflates..................2-58

Do not install a child restraint on the front

passenger seat.................................................................2-59

Why didn't my air bag go off in a collision? ...........2-60

SRS care ............................................................................2-65

Additional safety precautions......................................2-66

Air bag warning labels...................................................2-67

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Your vehicle at a glance

2

Safety system of your vehicle

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Accessing your vehicle .........................................3-4

Remote key .......................................................................3-4

Remote key precautions..................................................3-6

Smart key ...........................................................................3-8

Smart key precautions...................................................3-11

Battery replacement .....................................................3-12

Immobilizer system .........................................................3-13

Door locks.............................................................3-14

Operating door locks from outside the vehicle .....3-14

Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ........3-16

Auto door lock/unlock features ................................3-18

Child-protector rear door locks..................................3-19

Theft-alarm system.............................................3-20

Theft-alarm system (For Brazil).................................3-21

Driver position memory system.........................3-24

Storing memory positions.............................................3-24

Easy access function .....................................................3-25

Steering wheel......................................................3-26

Electric power steering (EPS)......................................3-26

Tilt steering / Telescope steering...............................3-27

Heated steering wheel...................................................3-28

Horn....................................................................................3-28

Mirrors...................................................................3-29

Inside rearview mirror....................................................3-29

Outside rearview mirror ................................................3-30

Reverse parking aid function.......................................3-33

Windows ................................................................3-35

Power windows................................................................3-35

Panorama sunroof ...............................................3-41

Sunshade...........................................................................3-42

Sliding the sunroof ........................................................3-42

Tilting the sunroof ........................................................3-43

Closing the sunroof ........................................................3-43

Resetting the sunroof....................................................3-45

Exterior features .................................................3-46

Hood ...................................................................................3-46

Trunk ..................................................................................3-47

Emergency trunk safety release.................................3-48

Trunk lid control switch.................................................3-49

Smart trunk.......................................................................3-50

Fuel filler door.................................................................3-53

Emergency fuel filler lid release.................................3-56

Instrument cluster................................................3-57

Instrument cluster control ............................................3-58

LCD display control.........................................................3-59

Gauges ...............................................................................3-59

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Convenient features of your vehicle

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LCD display ...........................................................3-66

LCD modes ........................................................................3-66

Trip computer mode .......................................................3-67

Turn By Turn (TBT) mode .............................................3-68

A/V mode ..........................................................................3-68

Information mode............................................................3-68

User settings mode.........................................................3-70

Warning messages ..........................................................3-75

Trip computer .......................................................3-83

Overview............................................................................3-83

Trip modes ........................................................................3-83

Trip A/B .............................................................................3-83

Fuel economy...................................................................3-84

Warning and indicator lights..............................3-87

Warning lights ..................................................................3-87

Indicator lights .................................................................3-94

Light .......................................................................3-98

Exterior lights ..................................................................3-98

Welcome system ...........................................................3-105

Interior lights..................................................................3-106

Wipers and washers ..........................................3-111

Windshield wipers ........................................................3-111

Windshield washers ....................................................3-113

Driver assist system ..........................................3-115

Rear view camera .........................................................3-115

Rear parking assist system ........................................3-116

Parking assist system ..................................................3-119

Defroster.............................................................3-122

Rear window defroster ...............................................3-122

Manual climate control system........................3-124

Heating and air conditioning......................................3-125

System operation..........................................................3-130

System maintenance....................................................3-132

Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and

compressor lubricant ...................................................3-133

Automatic climate control system...................3-134

Automatic heating and air conditioning..................3-135

Manual heating and air conditioning.......................3-136

System operation..........................................................3-142

System maintenance....................................................3-145

Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and

compressor lubricant ...................................................3-145

Windshield defrosting and defogging ............3-146

Manual climate control system .................................3-146

Automatic climate control system ............................3-147

Defogging logic..............................................................3-148

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Climate control additional features.................3-150

Cluster ionizer................................................................3-150

Sunroof inside air recirculation.................................3-150

Storage compartment........................................3-151

Center console storage ...............................................3-151

Glove box ........................................................................3-152

Sunglass holder .............................................................3-152

Multi box .........................................................................3-153

Interior features.................................................3-154

Ashtray ............................................................................3-154

Cup holder.......................................................................3-154

Sunvisor...........................................................................3-156

Power outlet...................................................................3-156

Cigarette lighter ............................................................3-158

Clock.................................................................................3-158

Clothes hanger ..............................................................3-160

Floor mat anchor(s)......................................................3-161

Rear curtain....................................................................3-161

Side curtain.....................................................................3-162

Multimedia system.................................................4-2

AUX, USB and iPod

®

port ...............................................4-2

Antenna ...............................................................................4-3

Steering wheel audio control ........................................4-4

Audio / Video / Navigation system (AVN) ..................4-5

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology hands-free............4-5

How Vehicle Audio Works...............................................4-6

System controllers and functions

- 3.8 inch MONO TFT (Except Europe)............4-20

Setup (for RDS model)...................................................4-26

Phone setup (for RDS,

Bluetooth

®

Wireless

Technology equipped model) .......................................4-28

System settings ...............................................................4-32

Setup ..................................................................................4-33

RADIO (for RDS model)..................................................4-40

RADIO .................................................................................4-42

System controllers and functions

- 4.3 inch COLOR TFT LCD (Except Europe)...4-52

Radio mode(for RDS model).........................................4-56

Radio mode.......................................................................4-60

Media mode......................................................................4-62

Audio CD mode ................................................................4-63

MP3 CD mode ..................................................................4-66

USB mode ........................................................................4-69

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Multimedia system

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iPod

®

mode.......................................................................4-72

AUX mode ........................................................................4-75

My music mode................................................................4-76

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology audio mode ..........4-79

Voice recognition ............................................................4-99

Ending voice recognition ............................................4-100

Setup (for RDS,

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology

equipped model)............................................................4-107

Setup (for

Bluetooth

®

WirelessTechnology equipped

model) ..............................................................................4-114

Rear view camera .........................................................4-120

System controllers and functions

- 3.8 inch MONO TFT (For Europe)................4-126

Setup ................................................................................4-128

Radio ................................................................................4-131

Basic method of use : Audio CD / MP3 CD / USB /

iPod

®

/ My Music .........................................................4-132

System controllers and functions

- 4.3 inch COLOR TFT LCD (For Europe).......4-139

Radio mode.....................................................................4-143

Media mode....................................................................4-145

Audio CD mode ..............................................................4-146

MP3 CD mode ................................................................4-148

USB mode ......................................................................4-151

iPod

®

mode.....................................................................4-154

AUX mode ......................................................................4-156

My music mode .............................................................4-157

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology audio mode ........4-160

Voice recognition ..........................................................4-172

Setup (for

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology equipped

model) ..............................................................................4-180

Rear view camera .........................................................4-186

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Before driving.........................................................5-3

Before entering the vehicle ...........................................5-3

Before starting...................................................................5-3

Ignition switch ........................................................5-4

Key ignition switch............................................................5-5

Engine Start/Stop button................................................5-8

Manual transaxle .................................................5-17

Manual transaxle operation .........................................5-17

Good driving practices...................................................5-19

Automatic transaxle ............................................5-21

Automatic transaxle operation ....................................5-22

Parking...............................................................................5-26

Good driving practices...................................................5-26

Braking system.....................................................5-28

Power brakes ...................................................................5-28

Disc brakes wear indicator...........................................5-29

Parking brake...................................................................5-29

Electric Parking Brake (EPB) .......................................5-32

AUTO HOLD ......................................................................5-38

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-42

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-44

Vehicle Stability Management......................................5-48

Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)...................................5-49

Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) ......................................5-50

Good braking practices..................................................5-51

Drive mode integrated control system .............5-52

Cruise control .......................................................5-54

Cruise Control operation ...............................................5-54

Blind spot detection system (BSD) ...................5-60

BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /

LCA (Lane Change Assist).............................................5-61

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ..................................5-64

Special driving conditions...................................5-68

Hazardous driving conditions.......................................5-68

Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-68

Smooth cornering ...........................................................5-69

Driving at night................................................................5-69

Driving in the rain ...........................................................5-70

Driving in flooded areas................................................5-70

Winter driving.......................................................5-71

Snow or icy conditions ..................................................5-71

Winter Precautions.........................................................5-73

Trailer towing (for Europe)................................5-76

If you decide to pull a trailer?.....................................5-77

Trailer towing equipment ..............................................5-79

Driving with a trailer ......................................................5-80

Maintenance when towing a trailer ...........................5-83

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Driving your vehicle

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Vehicle weight ......................................................5-85

Overloading.......................................................................5-85

Hazard warning flasher ........................................6-2

In case of an emergency while driving ..............6-2

If the engine stalls while driving...................................6-2

If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing .........6-3

If you have a flat tire while driving..............................6-3

If the engine will not start ...................................6-4

If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over

slowly....................................................................................6-4

If the engine turns over normally but doesn't

start.......................................................................................6-4

Jump starting ..........................................................6-4

If the engine overheats ........................................6-8

If you have a flat tire............................................6-9

Jack and tools ..................................................................6-10

Changing tires ..................................................................6-11

Jack label...........................................................................6-17

EC Declaration of conformity for Jack......................6-18

Towing ...................................................................6-19

Towing service .................................................................6-19

Removable towing hook ................................................6-20

Emergency towing ..........................................................6-21

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What to do in an emergency

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Emergency commodity........................................6-23

Fire extinguisher .............................................................6-23

First aid kit ......................................................................6-23

Triangle reflector ............................................................6-23

Tire pressure gauge .......................................................6-23

Engine compartment .............................................7-3

Maintenance services ...........................................7-6

Owner's responsibility......................................................7-6

Owner maintenance precautions ..................................7-6

Owner maintenance...............................................7-7

Owner maintenance schedule........................................7-8

Scheduled maintenance services ......................7-10

Normal maintenance schedule (for Europe) ............7-11

Maintenance under severe usage and

low mileage conditions (for Europe)..........................7-15

Normal maintenance schedule (except Europe) .....7-17

Maintenance under severe usage conditions

(except Europe) ...............................................................7-21

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..7-23

Engine oil ..............................................................7-27

Checking the engine oil level ....................................7-27

Checking the engine oil and filter ..............................7-29

Engine coolant......................................................7-30

Checking the coolant level ...........................................7-30

Changing the coolant.....................................................7-32

Brake/Clutch fluid ..............................................7-33

Checking the brake/clutch fluid level........................7-33

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Maintenance

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Washer fluid .........................................................7-35

Checking the washer fluid level ...............................7-35

Parking brake .......................................................7-36

Checking the parking brake .........................................7-36

Air cleaner ............................................................7-37

Filter replacement...........................................................7-37

Climate control air filter .....................................7-39

Filter inspection...............................................................7-39

Filter replacement...........................................................7-39

Wiper blades.........................................................7-40

Blade inspection ..............................................................7-40

Blade replacement ..........................................................7-40

Battery...................................................................7-42

For best battery service................................................7-42

Battery capacity label ...................................................7-44

Battery recharging .......................................................7-44

Reset items .......................................................................7-45

Tires and wheels..................................................7-46

Tire care............................................................................7-46

Recommended cold tire inflation pressures.............7-46

Checking tire inflation pressure..................................7-48

Tire rotation ....................................................................7-49

Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-50

Tire replacement .............................................................7-50

Wheel replacement ........................................................7-52

Tire traction......................................................................7-52

Tire maintenance ...........................................................7-52

Tire sidewall labeling......................................................7-52

Low aspect ratio tire......................................................7-57

Fuses......................................................................7-58

Fuse/Relay panel description ......................................7-64

Light bulbs.............................................................7-72

Headlamp, position lamp, turn signal lamp and

side marker light bulb replacement............................7-73

Side repeater lamp replacement .................................7-75

Headlamp and front fog lamp aiming (for Europe) ...7-76

Rear combination light bulb replacement .................7-81

High mounted stop lamp replacement.......................7-85

License plate light bulb replacement ........................7-85

Interior light bulb replacement ....................................7-85

Appearance care..................................................7-87

Exterior care ....................................................................7-87

Interior care......................................................................7-93

Emission control system .....................................7-95

Crankcase emission control system...........................7-95

Evaporative emission control system.........................7-95

Exhaust emission control system ...............................7-96

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