Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the
overhead console. Each light is turned on by pressing the
lens. Press the lens a second time to turn off the light.
These lights also turn on when a door is opened, or when
the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is pressed, or when the dimmer control is
turned fully upward, past the second detent.
Interior Lights
The interior lights come on when a door is opened.
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
Overhead Console
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
•Right Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single
chime)
•Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
•Key FOB Battery Low (with a single chime)
•Memory #1/#2 Profile Set
•Memory #1/#2 Profile Recall
•Memory System Disabled – Vehicle Not In PARK (with
a single chime)
•Memory System Disabled – Seat Belt Buckled (with a
single chime)
•Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not in PARK
•Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime if speed is above 1 mph [1.6 km/h])
•Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime if speed is above 1 mph [1.6 km/h])
•Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in
motion)
•Trunk Ajar (with a single chime)
•Low Washer Fluid (with a single chime)
•Oil Pressure
•ACC Off — When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
system is turned off. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol (ACC)” in Section 3 (if equipped).
•ACC Ready — When the Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) system is activated. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)” in Section 3 (if equipped).
•ACC Set — After setting the desired speed in the
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system. Refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in Section 3 (if
equipped).
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If Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get
it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned
fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once
the engine has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis-
charged battery, booster cables may be used to
obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery
in another vehicle. This type of start can be dan-
gerous if done improperly. Refer to Section 6 for
proper jump-starting procedures and follow them
carefully.Clearing A Flooded Engine - Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weatherproce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, press
and hold the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor
with your right foot, and then press and release the
ENGINE START/STOP button once. The starter motor
will engage automatically, run for 10 seconds, and then
disengage. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal
and the brake pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat
the normal starting procedure.
Clearing A Flooded Engine - Using Fob With Integrated
Key
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and
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Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override
There is an override for the BTSI that allows you to move
the shift lever out of the PARK position if an electrical
system malfunction occurs (i.e., dead battery). To access
the override, remove the rubber tray from the storage bin
located to the right of the shift lever. The override access
port is at the top of the bin to the right of the shift lever
gate.
To activate the override, first insert the key into the
ignition switch and turn it to the ACC or ON position.
Then, press the pink-colored tab trough the access port
with a small flat blade screwdriver or alike. While
Interlock Manual Override
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Loose Fuel Filler Cap
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
“Check Gascap” message will display in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if equipped). If this
occurs, tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the
TRIP ODOMETER button to turn off the message. If the
problem continues, the message will appear the next time
the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the MIL.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) is functioning and is not on
when the engine is running, and that the OBD II system
is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery, or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
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3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb
check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system isnot readyand you should
notproceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
isready, and you can proceed to the I/M station.If your OBD II system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is
ready or not ready, if the MIL is illuminated during
normal vehicle operation, you should have your vehicle
serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M station
can fail your vehicle because the MIL is on with the
engine running.
398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 84
Automatic Door Locks...................29,30
Automatic Headlights.................... 135
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 294
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives...................... 419
Automatic Transmission.............317,418,419
Adding Fluid......................419,440
Autostick............................ 321
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 419
Fluid Change......................... 419
Fluid Level Check...................... 418
Fluid Type........................... 440
Shifting............................. 317
Special Additives...................... 419
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . 320,321
Autostick............................. 321
Axle Fluid............................. 440
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 440Battery............................... 404
Emergency Starting..................... 385
Jump Starting......................... 385
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 23
Location..........................386,404
Belts, Seat............................42,77
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 407
B-Pillar Location........................ 343
Brake Assist System...................... 333
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 332
Brake Fluid............................ 440
Brake, Parking.......................... 327
Brake System........................329,416
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................329,332
Fluid Check.......................417,440
Master Cylinder....................... 417
Parking............................. 327
Warning Light.....................207,329
Brakes.............................329,416
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Inflation Pressures..................... 348
Life of Tires.......................... 351
Load Capacity........................ 343
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 356
Pressure Warning Light.................. 211
Quality Grading....................... 466
Radial.............................. 350
Replacement......................... 352
Rotation............................. 355
Safety...........................338,347
Sizes............................... 340
Snow Tires........................... 355
Spinning............................ 350
Tread Wear Indicators................... 351
To Open Hood.......................... 132
Towing............................... 375
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 102
Behind a Motor Home.................. 375
Disabled Vehicle....................... 390Recreational.......................... 375
Towing Assistance....................... 102
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home......... 375
Traction Control......................... 332
Trailer Towing.......................... 375
Transmission........................... 418
Automatic......................313,317,418
Fluid............................... 440
Shifting............................. 313
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 23
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 181
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
Transporting Pets........................ 75
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 351
Trip Odometer.......................... 210
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)....................39,40
INDEX 487
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