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 strongly recommend that you read the entire manual. To help minimize the chance of death or injury, you must read the WARNING and CAUTION 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 features, important safety information, 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 located in the back of this manual.
Sections: This manual has eight sections 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.
You will find various types of safety instructions in this manual. These instructions were prepared to help enhance your personal safety.
Carefully read and follow ALL procedures and recommendations provided in these instructions.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in which harm, serious bodily injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which damage to your vehicle could result if the caution is ignored.
✽ NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or helpful information is being provided.
Tires and wheels
CAUTION
When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle.
Using tires of a different size can damage the related parts or make it work irregularly.
✽ NOTICE
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Vehicle certification label
The vehicle certification label attached on the driver’s side center pillar gives
the vehicle identification number (VIN). ...
Indicator light
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the indicator light illuminates, then
goes off if ESC system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever ESC is operating.
The ESC indic ...