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Driver Controls138
Windshield wiper/washer control ..........................138
Steering wheel adjustment ..............................140
Sun visors ......................................... .140
Power windows ......................................142
Interior mirrors ......................................144
Mirrors ............................................ .144
Speed control ........................................146
HomeLink wireless control system ........................149
Trunk release ........................................154
Locks and Security 155
Settings, MyKey ......................................156
Creating ........................................... .156
Clearing ........................................... .157
System status ........................................157
Remote start, MyKey ..................................158
Troubleshooting, MyKey ................................159
Anti-theft system .....................................170
Seating and Safety Restraints 173
Seating ........................................... .173
Manual seats ........................................175
Power seats ........................................ .177
Rear seats ......................................... .180
Personal Safety System™ ...............................181
Safety belt system ....................................185
Airbags ........................................... .194
Knee airbag ........................................ .202
Child restraints .......................................208
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TRUNK RELEASETo open the trunk with the outside
release button:
1. Unlock the trunk with the remote control or power door lock control.
The trunk will unlock when you press the release button if the intelligent
access transmitter is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the trunk.
2. Press the release button located above the license plate.
CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The cargo management system consists of a storage compartment
located in the cargo area. The lid has two positions:
•Unlatched and flat (shown)
• Closed on an angle
Lift the lid and pull the handle on
top of the lid toward you to fold
down the supports. Lift the lid and
push the handle away from you to
fold the supports back under the
lid.
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Body
•Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing and underside of front fenders.
See the Cleaning chapter for more information.
• Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto wax
to prevent discoloration. Rewax as necessary when the vehicle is
washed. See the Cleaningchapter for more information.
• Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges, and latches with a light
grade oil. See the Cleaningchapter for more information.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing vehicle from storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm there are no cooling system leaks, and fluid is at the
recommended level.
Brakes
• Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle are
covered with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.
Maintenance and Specifications 335
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Setting your wallpaper .............101
Side air curtain .........................204
SIRIUSsatellite radio ...............69
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands ...................................71
SIRIUS Travel Link .....................93
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands ...................................95
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............207
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................337
Speed control ............................146
Starting your vehicle ................252 jump starting ..........................299
push button start system .......253
Steering wheel controls ....................................148
tilting .......................................140
Supported media file types ........80
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ..................................80
SYNC Services ...........................90
System settings .........................103
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Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...............109
Temporary mobility kit .............289
Text messaging ...........................86
Tilt steering wheel ....................140
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Tires, Wheels and Loading ....240 Tires ...........................225–227, 287
alignment ................................234
care ..........................................230
changing ..................................287
checking the pressure ............230
inflating ...................................228
label .........................................239
replacing ..................................232
rotating ....................................234
safety practices .......................233
sidewall information ...............235
snow tires and chains ............244
spare tire .................................287
Temporary mobility kit ..........289
terminology .............................227
tire grades ...............................226
treadwear ........................226, 230
Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................109
Towing .......................................250 recreational towing .................251
trailer towing ..........................250
wrecker ....................................302
Traffic preferences ...................116
Transmission brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....262
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................334
fluid, refill capacities ..............337
lubricant specifications ..........337
Trunk .........................................154 remote release ........................166
Turn signal ................................132
U
Universal garage door opener ..148
USB port ................................42, 75
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