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Suzuki XL7 (2007 year). Manual - part 4

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Keys

Key code information can be obtained by

• This device may not cause interference.

your dealer. These code numbers can be

• This device must accept any interfer-

used to make new keys. Additional keys

ence received, including interference

WARNING

that are needed can be made at any retail

that may cause undesired operation of

Leaving children in a vehicle with the

service facility provided you have the key

the device.

ignition key is dangerous for many

code information. Store this information in

reasons, children or others could be

a safe place, but not in your vehicle.

Changes or modifications to this system by

badly injured or even killed. They

other than an authorized service facility

Have extra keys made. Your service parts

could operate the power windows or

could void authorization to use this equip-

department can make extra keys for you.

other controls or even make the vehi-

ment.

cle move. The windows will function

NOTE:

At times you may notice a decrease in

with the keys in the ignition and they

If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle,

range. This is normal for any remote key-

could be seriously injured or killed if

you may have to damage the vehicle to get

less entry system. If the transmitter does

caught in the path of a closing win-

in. Be sure you have spare keys.

not work or if you have to stand closer to

dow. Do not leave the keys in a vehi-

your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try

cle with children.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

this:

System

•

Check the distance. You may be too far

The remote keyless entry system operates

from your vehicle. You may need to

on a radio frequency subject to Federal

stand closer during rainy or snowy

Communications Commission

(FCC)

weather.

Rules and with Industry Canada.

•

Check the location. Other vehicles or

This device complies with Part 15 of the

objects may be blocking the signal. Take

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-

a few steps to the left or right, hold the

lowing two conditions:

transmitter higher, and try again.

•

Check to determine if battery replace-

• This device may not cause harmful inter-

ment or resynchronization is necessary.

ference.

Refer to

“Battery Replacement” and

• This device must accept any interfer-

“Resynchronization” under

“Remote

ence received, including interference

Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation”

that may cause undesired operation of

in this section.

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the device.

•

If you are still having trouble, see your

One key is used for the ignition and all of

dealer or a qualified technician for ser-

This device complies with RSS-210 of

the locks.

vice.

Industry Canada. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

Remote Keyless Entry with

(Remote Vehicle Start):

System Operation

Remote Start

If your vehicle has this feature, it may be

The vehicle’s doors can be locked and

started from outside the vehicle using the

unlocked from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 65

RKE transmitter. See

“Remote Vehicle

feet (20 m) away with the Remote Keyless

Start” following, for more detailed informa-

Entry (RKE) transmitter.

tion.

If your vehicle has the remote start feature

(Lock):

you can also start your vehicle with the

Press the lock button to lock the doors and

RKE transmitter. Your RKE transmitter,

liftgate. If enabled through the Driver Infor-

with the remote start button, provides an

mation Center (DIC), the parking lamps will

increased range of 195 feet (60 m) away.

flash once to indicate locking has

However, the range may be less while the

occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the

vehicle is running. As a result, you may

horn will chirp when the lock button is

need to be closer to your vehicle to turn it

pressed again within five seconds of the

off than you were to turn it on.

previous press of the lock button. Refer to

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There are other conditions which can

“DIC Vehicle Personalization” in

“Driver

Remote Keyless Entry without Remote

Information Center (DIC)” in the “Instru-

affect the performance of the transmitter.

Refer to

“Remote Keyless

Entry

(RKE)

Start

ment Panel” section for additional informa-

System” in this section.

tion. Pressing the lock button may arm the

content theft-deterrent system. Refer to

“Content Theft-Deterrent” in this section.

(Unlock):

Press the unlock button to unlock the

driver's door. If the button is pressed again

within five seconds, all remaining doors,

and the liftgate, will unlock. The interior

lamps will come on and stay on for 20 sec-

onds or until the ignition is turned on. If

enabled through the DIC, the parking

lamps will flash once to indicate unlocking

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has occurred. Refer to “DIC Vehicle Per-

sonalization” in “Driver Information Center

The following functions may be available if

(DIC)” in the “Instrument Panel” section.

your vehicle has the RKE system:

Pressing the unlock button on the RKE

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

transmitter will disarm the content theft-

coded to match the new transmitter. Once

1)

Use a flat thin object to pry open the

deterrent system. Refer to “Content Theft-

your dealer has coded the new transmitter,

transmitter.

Deterrent” in this section.

the lost transmitter will not unlock your

vehicle. The vehicle can have a maximum

(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):

of four transmitters matched to it. Or, refer

Press and release this button to locate

to “Relearn Remote Key” under “DIC Oper-

your vehicle. The turn signal lamps will

ation and Displays” in “Driver Information

flash and the horn will sound three times.

Center (DIC)” in the

“Instrument Panel”

Press and hold this button for more than

section for instructions on how to match

two seconds to activate the panic alarm.

RKE transmitters to your vehicle.

The turn signal lamps will flash and the

horn will sound repeatedly for 30 seconds.

Battery Replacement

The alarm will turn off when the ignition is

Under normal use, the battery in your RKE

moved to RUN or the alarm button is

transmitter should last about four years.

pressed again. The ignition must be in

The battery is weak if the transmitter will

LOCK for the panic alarm to work.

not work at the normal range in any loca-

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The RKE transmitter is used to arm/disarm

tion. If you have to get close to your vehi-

the content theft-deterrent system. Your

cle before the transmitter works, it is

2)

Once the transmitter is separated, use

vehicle’s theft-deterrent system can be

probably time to change the battery.

a pencil or similar object to remove the

programmed to three different modes.

old battery. Do not use a metal object.

Refer to “Content Theft-Deterrent” in this

CAUTION

3)

Slide the new battery into the transmit-

section.

ter with the positive side of the battery

When replacing the battery, use care

facing down. Use a type CR2032 bat-

If you accidentally set off the alarm when

not to touch any of the circuitry.

tery, or equivalent type.

entering or exiting the vehicle, you can

Static from your body transferred to

4)

Snap the transmitter back together

shut it off by pressing the lock or unlock

these surfaces may damage the

tightly to be sure no moisture can enter.

button once or the panic alarm button

transmitter.

5)

Check the operation of the transmitter.

twice.

To replace the battery in the RKE transmit-

Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle

ter, do the following:

Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent

another transmitter from unlocking your

vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a

replacement can be purchased through

your dealer. Remember to bring any addi-

tional transmitters so they can also be re-

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Remote Vehicle Start

If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the

The maximum number of remote starts or

Your vehicle may have the remote start

remote start feature. The vehicle may run

remote start attempts between ignition

feature. This feature allows you to start the

out of fuel.

cycles with the key is two.

engine from outside the vehicle. Refer to

To start the engine using the remote start

If the remote start procedure is used again

“REMOTE START” under “DIC Vehicle

feature, do the following:

before the first 10 minute time frame has

Personalization” in

“Driver Information

ended, the first 10 minutes will immediately

Center (DIC)” in the

“Instrument Panel”

1)

Aim the RKE transmitter, that has a

expire and the second

10 minute time

section for instructions on how to enable

remote vehicle start button, at the vehi-

frame will start.

and disable this feature.

cle.

2)

Press and release the transmitter’s lock

For example, if the lock button and then

During a remote start, the climate control

button, then immediately press and

the remote start buttons are pressed again

system will turn on at the fan, temperature,

hold the remote vehicle start button

after the vehicle has been running for five

and mode settings the vehicle was set to

until the vehicle’s turn signal lamps

minutes, 10 minutes are added, allowing

when the vehicle was last turned off and

flash, or for at least four seconds, if the

the engine to run for 15 minutes.

will also turn on the rear window defogger.

vehicle’s lights are not visible. The vehi-

After your vehicle’s engine has been

Laws in some local communities may

cle’s doors will be locked. Pressing the

started two times using the remote vehicle

restrict the use of remote starters. For

remote start button again after the vehi-

start button, the vehicle’s ignition switch

example, some laws may require a person

cle has started will turn off the ignition.

must be turned to RUN and then back to

using remote start to have the vehicle in

3)

When the vehicle’s engine starts, the

LOCK using the key before the remote

view when doing so. Check local regula-

parking lamps will turn on and remain

start procedure can be used again.

tions for any requirements on remote start-

on while the engine is running.

ing of vehicles.

4)

If it is your first remote start since last

If you enter the vehicle after a remote start,

driving, repeat these steps while the

and the engine is running, insert the key

(Remote Vehicle Start):

engine is still running for a 10 minute

into the ignition switch and turn it to the

Press and release the lock button and then

time extension.

RUN position to drive the vehicle.

press and hold the remote start button to

To manually shut off the engine after a

start the vehicle.

When you enter the vehicle during a

remote start, do any of the following:

Your RKE transmitter, with the remote start

remote start, and the engine is still running,

button, provides an increased range of

turn the key to the RUN position to drive

• Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle

operation. However, the range may be less

the vehicle

and press the remote start button until

while the vehicle is running. As a result,

the parking lamps turn off.

After a remote start, the engine will auto-

you may need to be closer to your vehicle

• Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

matically shut off after 10 minutes unless a

to turn it off, than you were to turn it on.

• Insert the vehicle’s key into the ignition

time extension has been done or the vehi-

switch and turn the switch to RUN and

cle’s key is inserted into the ignition switch

then back to LOCK.

and turned to RUN.

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

The remote vehicle start feature will not

Doors and Locks

Power Door Locks

operate if:

The power door lock switches are located

Door Locks

on the driver’s and front passenger’s

• The vehicle’s key is in the ignition.

doors.

• The vehicle’s hood, liftgate or doors are

WARNING

not closed.

(Unlock):

• The hazard warning flashers are on.

Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

To unlock the doors, press the unlock sym-

• There is an emission control system

•

Passengers, especially children,

bol.

malfunction.

can easily open the doors and fall

• The engine coolant temperature is too

out of a moving vehicle. When a

(Lock):

high.

door is locked, the handle will not

Remove the ignition key and press the lock

• The oil pressure is low.

open it. You increase the chance of

symbol to lock all of the doors.

• Two remote vehicle starts have already

being thrown out of the vehicle in a

been used. The maximum number of

crash if the doors are not locked.

remote starts or remote start attempts

So, wear safety belts properly and

between ignition cycles with the key is

lock the doors whenever you drive.

two.

•

Young children who get into

unlocked vehicles may be unable

Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start

to get out. A child can be overcome

feature are shipped from the factory with

by extreme heat and can suffer per-

the remote vehicle start system enabled.

manent injuries or even death from

The system may be enabled or disabled

heat stroke. Always lock your vehi-

through the DIC. Refer to

“REMOTE

cle whenever you leave it.

START” under “DIC Vehicle Personaliza-

•

Outsiders can easily enter through

tion” in “Driver Information Center (DIC)” in

an unlocked door when you slow

the

“Instrument Panel” section for addi-

down or stop your vehicle. Locking

tional information.

your doors can help prevent this

from happening.

There are a couple of ways to manually

lock or unlock your vehicle.

From the outside, use the key in the

driver’s door.

From the inside, use the lock control on the

door.

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Delayed Locking

To cancel the rear door security lock, do

A chime will sound three times to indicate

the following:

a door or liftgate is open when you try to

1) Unlock the door and open it from the

lock the doors with the remote keyless

outside.

entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door

2) Insert the key into the slot next to the

lock switch. The doors will not lock, and

rear door security lock label and turn it

the theft-deterrent system will not arm until

to the vertical position.

all the doors are closed and ten seconds

3) Repeat the steps for the other lock.

have passed.

The delayed locking feature can be pro-

Lockout Protection

grammed through the Driver Information

If you press the power door lock switch

Center (DIC). Refer to “DIC Vehicle Per-

when the key is in the ignition and any

sonalization” in “Driver Information Center

door is open, all the doors will lock and

(DIC)” in the “Instrument Panel” section.

only the driver’s door will unlock. Be sure

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to remove the key from the ignition when

The rear door security locks are located on

Programmable Automatic Door

locking your vehicle.

the inside edge of each rear door. You

Locks

must open the rear doors to access them.

If the keyless entry transmitter is used to

Your vehicle has an automatic lock/unlock

lock the doors and the key is in the ignition,

feature which enables you to program the

To set the security locks, do the following:

a chime will sound three times. All passen-

power door locks through the Driver Infor-

ger doors will lock, but the driver’s door will

mation Center (DIC). Refer to “DIC Vehicle

1) Insert the key into the lock above the

remain unlocked.

Personalization” in

“Driver Information

rear door security lock label and turn it

Center (DIC)” in the

“Instrument Panel”

to the horizontal position.

section for more information on DIC pro-

2) Close the door.

gramming.

3) Repeat the steps for the other rear

door.

Rear Door Security Locks

Your vehicle has rear door security locks

To open a rear door while the security lock

that prevent passengers from opening the

is on, do the following:

rear doors from the inside.

1) Unlock the door using the remote key-

less entry transmitter, the front door

power lock switch, or by lifting the rear

door manual lock.

2) Open the door from the outside.

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Liftgate

To open the liftgate, pull up on the handle

located in the center of the liftgate.

WARNING

When closing the liftgate, use the molded

It can be dangerous to drive with the

handles to pull the liftgate down. Push the

liftgate or liftglass open because car-

liftgate closed until it latches.

bon monoxide (CO) gas can come

into your vehicle. You cannot see or

Liftgate Operation with Loss of Power

smell CO. It can cause unconscious-

The liftgate is equipped with an electric

ness and even death. If you must

latch. If the battery is disconnected or has

drive with the liftgate open or if elec-

low voltage, the liftgate will not open.

trical wiring or other cable connec-

tions must pass through the seal

between the body and the liftgate or

liftglass:

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• Make sure all other windows are

Use a tool to push the service release

shut.

lever located on the latch until you hear or

• Turn the fan on your climate con-

feel the gate release. The liftgate can now

trol system to its highest speed

be opened and closed manually. You will

and select the control setting that

need to use this procedure to open the lift-

will force outside air into your vehi-

gate until the power is restored.

cle. See “Climate Control System”

in the Index.

• If you have air outlets on or under

the instrument panel, open them all

the way. Refer to “Engine Exhaust”

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in this section.

To open the liftgate if this happens,

remove the interior trim plug located at the

To unlock the liftgate, press the unlock but-

base of the liftgate from inside the vehicle.

ton on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

transmitter twice or use the power door

lock switch.

To lock the liftgate, press the lock button

on the RKE transmitter or use the power

door lock switch. The liftgate does not

have a key lock cylinder.

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Windows

Power Windows

WARNING

WARNING

Leaving children, helpless adults, or

Leaving children, helpless adults, or

pets in a vehicle with the windows

pets in a vehicle with the windows

closed is dangerous. They can be

closed is dangerous. They can be

overcome from extreme heat in warm

overcome by the extreme heat and

or hot weather and suffer permanent

suffer permanent injuries or even

injuries or even death from heat

death from heat stroke. Never leave a

stroke.

child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone

Leaving children in a vehicle with the

in a vehicle, especially with the win-

ignition key is dangerous for many

dows closed in warm or hot weather.

reasons, children or others could be

badly injured or even killed. They

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could operate the power windows or

The window switches are located on each

other controls or even make the vehi-

side of the shift lever on the center con-

cle move. The windows will function

sole.

with the keys in the ignition and they

could be seriously injured or killed if

To lower a window, press the switch down.

caught in the path of a closing win-

To raise a window, pull the switch up.

dow. Do not leave keys in a vehicle

with children.

The power windows operate when the igni-

tion is in RUN or ACC.

When there are children in the rear

seat use the window lockout button

A window switch is also located on each

to prevent unintentional operation of

rear door. Press the bottom of the switch to

the windows.

lower the window. Press the top of the

switch to raise the window.

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Express-Down Window

The driver’s window switch has an

express-down feature that is labeled

AUTO. This allows the driver’s window to

open fully without having to continuously

press the switch. Press the switch to the

second position and the driver’s window

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If you are driving and the security light

Daily Inspection Checklist

11)Make sure that all warning lights come

comes on and stays on, you may be able

on as the key is turned to the “ON” or

to restart your engine. Your PASS-Key^®

Before Driving

“START” position.

III+ system, however, may not be working

1) Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights

12)Check all gauges.

properly and must be serviced by your

and reflectors are clean and unob-

13)Make sure that the BRAKE light turns

dealer.

structed.

off when the parking brake is released.

2) Visually check the tires for the following

If you lose or damage your PASS-Key^®

points:

Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel

III+ key, see your dealer or a locksmith

- the depth of the tread groove

tank, perform the following under-hood

who can service PASS-Key^® III+ to have a

- abnormal wear, cracks and damage

checks:

new key made.

- loose wheel nuts

1)

Engine oil level

- existence of foreign material such as

2)

Coolant level

nails, stones, etc.

3)

Brake fluid level

Refer to

“Tires” in the

“SERVICE AND

4)

Power steering (if equipped) fluid level

APPEARANCE CARE” section for details.

5)

Windshield washer fluid level

3) Look for oil or other fluid leaks.

6)

Hood latch operation

Pull the hood release handle inside the

NOTE:

vehicle. Make sure that you cannot

It is normal for water to drip from the air

open the hood all the way without

conditioning system after use.

releasing the secondary latch. Be sure

4) Make sure the hood is fully closed and

to close the hood securely after check-

latched.

ing for proper latch operation. Refer to

5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights,

“Lubricate body components” under

brake lights and horn for proper opera-

“Scheduled Maintenance” in the

tion.

“Maintenance Schedule” section for the

6) Lock all doors.

lubrication schedule.

7) Adjust the seat and adjustable head

restraints (if equipped).

WARNING

8) Check the brake pedal.

Make sure the hood is fully closed

9) Adjust the mirrors.

and latched before driving. If it is not,

10)Make sure that you and all passengers

it can fly up unexpectedly during

have properly fastened your safety

driving, obstructing your view and

belts.

resulting in an accident.

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Starting and Operating Your

Ignition Positions

(LOCK):

You will only be able to remove your key

Vehicle

when the ignition is turned to LOCK.

The ignition switch cannot be turned to

New Vehicle Break-In

LOCK unless the shift lever is in PARK (P).

CAUTION

ACC (Accessory):

Your vehicle does not need an elabo-

This position operates some of your elec-

rate break-in. But it will perform bet-

trical accessories.

ter in the long run if you follow these

guidelines:

(RUN):

• Do not drive at any one constant

This is the position the switch returns to

speed, fast or slow, for the first 500

after you start your engine and release the

miles (805 km). Do not make full-

switch. The switch stays in the RUN posi-

throttle starts. Avoid downshifting

tion when the engine is running. But even

to brake, or slow, the vehicle.

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when the engine is not running, you can

• Avoid making hard stops for the

use RUN to operate your electrical acces-

With the key in the ignition switch, you can

first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Dur-

sories and to display some warning and

turn it to four different positions. A warning

ing this time your new brake linings

indicator lights.

tone will sound if you open the driver’s

are not yet broken in. Hard stops

door when the key has not been removed

The battery could be drained if you leave

with new linings can mean prema-

from the ignition.

the key in the ACC or RUN position with

ture wear and earlier replacement.

the engine off. You may not be able to start

Follow this breaking-in guideline

CAUTION

your vehicle if the battery is allowed to

every time you get new brake lin-

drain for an extended period of time.

ings.

Using a tool to force the key from the

• Do not tow a trailer during break-in.

ignition switch could cause damage

(START):

Refer to “Towing a Trailer” in “Tow-

or break the key. Use the correct key

This position starts the engine. When the

ing” in the “Driving Your Vehicle”

and turn the key only with your hand.

engine starts, release the key. The ignition

section for the trailer towing capa-

Make sure the key is in all the way. If

switch will return to RUN for normal driv-

bilities of your vehicle and more

none of this works, then your vehicle

ing.

information.

needs service.

Following break-in, engine speed and

Key In the Ignition

load can be gradually increased.

Never leave your vehicle with the keys

inside, as it is an easy target for joy riders

or thieves. If you leave the key in the igni-

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

tion and park your vehicle, a chime will

Starting the Engine

after

15 seconds to prevent cranking

sound, when you open the driver’s door.

Place the transaxle in the proper gear.

motor damage. To prevent gear dam-

Always remember to remove your key from

age, this system also prevents cranking

Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEU-

the ignition and take it with you. This will

if the engine is already running. Engine

TRAL (N). Your engine will not start in any

lock your ignition and transaxle. Also,

cranking can be stopped by turning the

other position -- this is a safety feature. To

always remember to lock the doors.

ignition switch to the ACC or LOCK

restart when you are already moving, use

position.

The battery could be drained if you leave

NEUTRAL (N) only.

the key in the ignition while your vehicle is

CAUTION

parked. You may not be able to start your

CAUTION

vehicle after it has been parked for an

Cranking the engine for long periods

Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehi-

extended period of time.

of time, by returning the key to the

cle moving could damage the tran-

START position immediately after

saxle. Shift into PARK (P) only when

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

cranking has ended, can overheat

your vehicle is stopped.

The vehicle has Retained Accessory

and damage the cranking motor, and

Power (RAP), which will allow your vehi-

drain the battery. Wait at least 15 sec-

Starting Procedure

cle’s radio and windows to work when the

onds between each try, to allow the

ignition key is in RUN or ACC. Once the

1)

With your foot off the accelerator pedal,

cranking motor to cool down.

turn the ignition key to START. When

key is turned from RUN to LOCK the radio

will continue to work 10 minutes or until the

the engine starts, let go of the key. The

2)

If the engine does not start after 5-10

idle speed will go down as your engine

driver’s door is opened. Also, the power

seconds, especially in very cold

windows will continue to work for up to 10

gets warm. Do not race the engine

weather (below 0°F -18°C), it could be

immediately after starting it. Operate

minutes or until any door is opened.

flooded with too much gasoline. Try

the engine and transaxle gently to allow

pushing the accelerator pedal all the

the oil to warm up and lubricate all mov-

way to the floor and holding it there as

ing parts.

you hold the key in START for up to a

Your vehicle has a Computer-Con-

maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least

trolled Cranking System. This feature

15 seconds between each try, to allow

assists in starting the engine and pro-

the cranking motor to cool down. When

tects components. If the ignition key is

the engine starts, let go of the key and

turned to the START position, and then

accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly

released when the engine begins

but then stops again, do the same

cranking, the engine will continue

thing. This clears the extra gasoline

cranking for a few seconds or until the

from the engine. Do not race the engine

vehicle starts. If the engine does not

immediately after starting it. Operate

start and the key is held in START for

the engine and transaxle gently until

many seconds, cranking will be stopped

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

the oil warms up and lubricates all mov-

passenger’s side of the engine com-

Automatic Transaxle Operation

ing parts.

partment, near the radiator.

The shift lever for the automatic transaxle

3) Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt

is located on the console between the

CAUTION

AC outlet.

seats.

Your engine is designed to work with

Maximum engine speed is limited when

WARNING

the electronics in your vehicle. If you

the vehicle is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL

add electrical parts or accessories,

Plugging the cord into an

(N) to protect driveline components from

you could change the way the engine

ungrounded outlet could cause an

improper operation.

operates. Before adding electrical

electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind

equipment, check with your dealer. If

of extension cord could overheat and

you do not, your engine might not

cause a fire. You could be seriously

perform properly. Any resulting dam-

injured. Plug the cord into a properly

age would not be covered by your

grounded three-prong

110-volt AC

vehicle’s warranty.

outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a

heavy-duty three-prong extension

Engine Coolant Heater

cord rated for at least 15 amps.

If your vehicle has this feature, in very cold

weather 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine

4) Before starting the engine, be sure to

coolant heater can help. You will get easier

unplug and store the cord as it was

starting and better fuel economy during

before to keep it away from moving

engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant

engine parts. If you do not, it could be

heater should be plugged in a minimum of

damaged.

four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At

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temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of the

How long should you keep the coolant

There are several different positions for the

coolant heater is not required. Your vehicle

heater plugged in? The answer depends

shift lever. When using the manual shift

may also have an internal thermostat in

on the outside temperature, the kind of oil

mode a number will also appear on the tell-

the plug end of the cord. This will prevent

you have, and some other things. Instead

tale line below the gear selections. For

operation of the engine coolant heater

of trying to list everything here, we ask that

more information on the manual shift

when the temperature is at or above 0°F (-

you contact your dealer in the area where

option see “Manual Shift Mode” in this sec-

18°C) as noted on the cord.

you will be parking your vehicle. The

tion.

dealer can give you the best advice for that

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater

particular area.

PARK (P):

1) Turn off the engine.

This position locks the front wheels. It is

2) Open the hood and unwrap the electri-

the best position to use when the engine is

cal cord. The cord is located on the

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

started because the vehicle cannot move

into another gear. Refer to “Shifting Out of

easily.

Park (P)” in this section.

WARNING

Shifting into a drive gear while your

WARNING

REVERSE (R):

engine is running at high speed is

Use this gear to back up.

It is dangerous to get out of your

dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly

vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in

on the brake pedal, your vehicle

CAUTION

PARK (P) with the parking brake

could move very rapidly. You could

firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.

Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your

lose control and hit people or

Do not leave your vehicle when the

vehicle is moving forward could dam-

objects. Do not shift into a drive gear

engine is running unless you have to.

age the transaxle. The repairs would

while your engine is running at high

If you have left the engine running,

not be covered by your warranty.

speed.

the vehicle can move suddenly. You

Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your

or others could be injured. To be sure

vehicle is stopped.

CAUTION

your vehicle will not move, even

when you are on fairly level ground,

To rock the vehicle back and forth to get

Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL

always set your parking brake and

out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging

(N) while the engine is running at

move the shift lever to PARK (P).

the transaxle, refer to “If Your Vehicle is

high speed may damage the tran-

Refer to “Shifting Into Park (P)” in

Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow” in “Your

saxle. The repairs would not be cov-

this section. If you are pulling a

Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle” in the

ered by your warranty. Be sure the

trailer, refer to “Towing a Trailer” in

“Driving Your Vehicle” section.

engine is not running at high speeds

“Towing” in the “Driving Your Vehi-

when shifting your vehicle.

cle” section.

NEUTRAL (N):

In this position, the engine does not con-

DRIVE (D):

Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK

nect with the wheels. To restart when the

This position is for normal driving. It pro-

(P) before starting the engine. The vehicle

vehicle is already moving, use NEUTRAL

vides the best fuel economy for your vehi-

has an automatic transaxle shift lock con-

(N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when the

cle. If the vehicle needs more power for

trol system. You must fully apply your reg-

vehicle is being towed.

passing, and it is:

ular brakes first and then press the shift

lever button, before you can shift from

• Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push

PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. If

the accelerator pedal about halfway

you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease

down.

pressure on the shift lever and push the

• Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more,

shift lever all way into PARK (P) as you

push the accelerator pedal all the way

maintain brake application. Then press the

down. The vehicle will shift down to the

shift lever button and move the shift lever

next gear and have more power.

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Downshifting the transaxle in slippery road

Manual Shift Mode (MSM)

A box with the current gear will display in

conditions could result in skidding, refer to

(Automatic Transaxle)

the middle of the telltale line below the

“Loss of Control” in

“Your Driving, the

gear selection.

Road, and Your Vehicle” in the “Driving

While using the Manual Shift Mode (MSM)

Your Vehicle” section.

feature the vehicle will have firmer shifting

and increased performance. You can use

CAUTION

this for sport driving or when climbing hills

Spinning the tires or holding the

to stay in gear longer or to downshift for

vehicle in one place on a hill using

more power or engine braking.

only the accelerator pedal may dam-

The transaxle will only allow you to shift

age the transaxle. If you are stuck, do

into gears appropriate for the vehicle

not spin the tires. When stopping on

speed and engine revolutions per minute

a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehi-

(RPM):

cle in place.

•

The transaxle will not downshift to the

MANUAL SHIFT MODE (M):

next lower gear if the engine RPM is too

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This position, available on the models with

high.

the Manual Shift Mode (MSM), allows you

To use this feature, do the following:

•

The transaxle will not automatically shift

to change gears similar to a manual tran-

to the next higher gear if the engine

1) Move the shift lever from DRIVE (D) to

saxle. If your vehicle has this feature, see

RPM is too high.

the left into the MANUAL SHIFT MODE

“Manual Shift Mode (MSM)”.

•

When coming to a stop in the manual

(M).

mode, the vehicle will automatically

While driving in manual mode, the tran-

downshift to the proper gear based on

saxle will remain in the driver selected

speed. Upon acceleration you will need

gear.

to manually upshift to the desired gear.

When coming to a stop in the manual

position, the vehicle will automatically

shift into FIRST (1) gear.

- A shift is required to protect the engine

or transmission or

- The vehicle slows almost to a stop,

and then automatic downshift will

occur.

2) Press the shift lever forward to upshift

or rearward to downshift.

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SECOND (2) Gear Start Feature

Parking Brake

CAUTION

CAUTION

Driving with the parking brake on can

If you attempt a third gear start while

overheat the brake system and cause

trailering or towing a heavy load, you

premature wear or damage to brake

will notice reduced engine power.

system parts. Verify that the parking

This could overheat and damage

brake is fully released and the brake

your transaxle. Do not attempt a third

warning light is off before driving.

gear start while trailering or towing

your vehicle.

Shifting Into Park (P)

When accelerating your vehicle from a

WARNING

stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may

It can be dangerous to get out of your

want to shift into SECOND (2). A higher

vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in

gear, and light application of the gas pedal,

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PARK (P) with the parking brake

may allow you to gain more traction on

The parking brake lever is located to the

firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If

slippery surfaces.

right of the driver’s seat.

you have left the engine running, the

With the MANUAL SHIFT MODE, the vehi-

vehicle can move suddenly. You or

To set the parking brake, hold the brake

cle can accelerate from a stop in SECOND

others could be injured. To be sure

pedal down and pull up on the parking

(2).

your vehicle will not move, even

brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake

when you are on fairly level ground,

system warning light will come on.

1) Move the shift lever from DRIVE (D)

use the steps that follow. If you are

into the MANUAL SHIFT MODE (M)

To release the parking brake, hold the

pulling a trailer, refer to “Towing a

position.

brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake

Trailer” in “Towing” in the “Driving

2) With the vehicle stopped, press the

lever up until you can press the release

Your Vehicle” section.

plus (+) paddle forward to select SEC-

button. Hold the release button in as you

OND (2). The vehicle will start from a

move the brake lever all the way down.

1) Hold the brake pedal down and set the

stop position in SECOND (2).

parking brake.

Make sure to release the parking brake

3) Once the vehicle is moving select the

2) Move the shift lever into the PARK (P)

before driving the vehicle.

desired drive gear.

position by holding in the button on the

If the parking brake is applied and the vehi-

shift lever and pushing it all the way

cle is moving at least 4 mph (6 km/h), a

toward the front of the vehicle.

chime will activate to remind you to release

3) Turn the ignition key to LOCK.

the parking brake.

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