12 Index
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288
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets.......................................... 63
A
A/C (air conditioning)................................. 92
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 159
Accessory installation warning.................. 15
Adaptive brake lights............................... 158
Airbags
front...................................................... 24
inflatable curtain................................... 33
side impact........................................... 31
Airbag system............................................ 24
Air conditioning.......................................... 92
Air distribution table................................. 102
Air vents..................................................... 94
Alarm system........................................... 137
turning off sensors.............................. 138
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 159
Approach lighting...................................... 84
Audio files................................................ 260Audio system
audio functions................................... 247
automatic sound control..................... 251
AUX port............................................. 248
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 249
compact disc care.............................. 261
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 250
equalizer............................................. 251
HD digital radio................................... 254
menu settings..................................... 263
radio functions.................................... 252
selecting a sound source.................... 247
Sirius satellite radio............................256
sound settings.................................... 250
steering wheel keypad........................ 247
storing radio stations.......................... 252
USB/iPod Ÿ connector........................ 248
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 78
Autolock..................................................... 83
Automatic locking retractor....................... 39
Automatic sound control.........................251
Automatic transmission........................... 155
kickdown............................................ 156
oil........................................................ 277
shiftlock override................................ 157
Automatic transmission - Geartronic....... 156AUX port.................................................. 248
Axle weight......................................187, 275
B
Backrest, rear seat, folding...................... 118
Bass......................................................... 250
Battery
maintenance....................................... 226
remote key, replacing......................... 128
specifications...................................... 282
warning symbols................................. 226
Battery – replacing................................... 227
Black box................................................... 13
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 169
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 264
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 46
Brake fluid........................................ 224, 277
Brake lights........................................ 66, 158
Brake system
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........................ 159
Brake pad inspection.......................... 158
emergency brake assistance.............. 160
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fluid..................................................... 224
general information............................. 158
Bulbs
headlights........................................... 228
list of................................................... 234
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 228
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 277
Capacity weight............................... 187, 275
Cargo area
steel grid............................................. 121
Cargo area cover.............................121, 122
Cargo area net......................................... 123
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 283
CD player................................................. 260
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 264
Central locking system - remote key....... 126
Chains...................................................... 189
Changing a wheel.................................... 200
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 39Child restraint systems.............................. 40
booster cushions.................................. 46
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 47
top tether anchors................................ 48
Child safety................................................ 38
booster cushions.................................. 46
child restraint systems.......................... 40
Climate system
air distribution..................................... 102
air vents................................................ 94
Electronic Climate Control.................... 98
Interior Air Quality System.................... 99
manual climate control......................... 95
passenger compartment filter.............. 92
recirculation.......................................... 99
refrigerant.....................................92, 277
Climate system, general information......... 92
Clock
setting................................................... 83
Cold weather precautions........................ 143
Compact disc care..................................261
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 78
Conserving electrical current................... 144
Coolant.................................................... 277
changing............................................. 223
checking level of................................. 223Courtesy lighting...................................... 114
Crash mode............................................... 37
Cruise control............................................ 71
Cup holders.....................................115, 117
Curb weight.....................................187, 275
D
Daytime running lights.........................64, 65
Detachable key blade.............................. 128
Dimensions.............................................. 274
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 28
Display.......................................................61
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 250
Door mirrors............................................... 79
Driver distraction warning.......................... 15
Driving economically................................ 142
Driving through water..............................143
DSTC, stability system............................ 162
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E
Economical driving.................................. 142
Electrical current – conserving................ 144
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 81
Electrical system...................................... 282
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)........................................................ 159
Electronic Climate Control......................... 93
air distribution table............................ 102
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)............... 98
Emergency brake..................................... 161
Emergency locking retractor...................... 39
Emergency starting.................................. 167
Emergency towing................................... 164
Emission inspection readiness................ 217
Engine
specifications...................................... 280
starting................................................ 150
starting with keyless drive.................. 152
Engine compartment overview................220
Engine oil................................................. 221
changing............................................. 221
checking............................................. 221specifications...................................... 279
volumes.............................................. 277
Environment............................................... 14
Equalizer, audio system........................... 251
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 121
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 216
Flat tires
changing..................................... 197, 200
repairing with tire sealing system....... 190
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 211
placing correctly.........................150, 152
Fluids and oils.......................................... 277
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 252
Fog lights
front...................................................... 66
rear........................................................ 66
Front airbags.............................................. 24
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 28
Front fog lights........................................... 66Front seats............................................... 106
accessing the rear seat...................... 106
adjusting the head restraints.............. 112
manually operated.............................. 106
power.................................................. 110
Fuel filler door
unlocking.............................................. 66
Fuel gauge................................................. 54
Fuel requirements.................................... 146
Fuel tank volume.....................................277
Fuses, replacing......................................236
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. . . 86
Gasoline requirements............................. 146
Geartronic................................................ 156
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 186
Glove compartment................................. 116
locking................................................ 136
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............187, 275
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H
Hand brake (parking brake)..................... 161
Hazard warning flashers............................ 76
HD digital radio........................................ 254
Headlights.................................................. 64
Active Bending Lights........................... 64
changing bulbs................................... 228
high and low beams............................. 67
high beam flash.................................... 67
Headlight washers..................................... 73
Head restraints, rear seat........................118
High beam flash......................................... 67
High beams................................................ 67
Hoisting the vehicle.................................217
HomeLink
® Wireless Control System........ 86
Home safe lighting............................... 67, 84
Hood, opening......................................... 219
I
Ignition switch.......................................... 149
Immobilizer.............................................. 150
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 126Important information................................ 10
Indicator and warning symbols............ 54, 56
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 33
Inflation pressure..................................... 181
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 181
Inflation pressure table............................183
Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 284
Information display..............................54, 61
messages in.......................................... 61
Information symbol.................................... 56
Inspection, preparing for......................... 217
Inspection readiness................................ 217
Instrument overview.................................. 52
Instrument panel.................................. 52, 54
Instrument panel lighting........................... 66
Interior Air Quality System......................... 99
Interior lighting......................................... 114
iPod Ÿ connector (audio system)............. 248
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 47
J
Jack
location of........................................... 197
Jump starting........................................... 167
K
Key (ignition switch) positions................. 149
Key blade.........................................128, 132
Keyless drive
location of antennas (pacemaker warn-
ing)...................................................... 133
locking and unlocking the vehicle...... 131
power seat memory............................ 132
starting the engine.............................. 152
Keylock.............................................. 13, 150
Kickdown.................................................156
L
Label information..................................... 272
LATCH (ISOFIX) anchors........................... 47
Liftgate wiper........................................... 225
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293
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 78
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 39
Recirculation (climate system)................... 99
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 92, 277
Refueling.................................................. 148
fuel tank volume.................................277
Registering child restraints........................ 39
Remote key.............................................. 126
battery replacement............................ 128
functions............................................. 127
key blade............................................ 128
Replacing fuses....................................... 236
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18
Roof loads............................................... 168
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 18
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18Seat belt
reminder................................................ 22
Seat belts................................................... 20
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 39
buckling................................................ 20
guides...................................................21
maintenance......................................... 22
pretensioners........................................ 20
unbuckling............................................ 20
use during pregnancy........................... 21
Seats, front.............................................. 106
Shiftlock.....................................................13
override............................................... 157
Side door mirrors....................................... 79
Side impact airbags................................... 31
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 31
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 256
Snow chains............................................ 189
Snow tires................................................ 189
Sound control, automatic........................251
Sound settings, audio system................. 250
Spare tire.........................................196, 197Stability system....................................... 162
Dynamic Stability Traction Control
(DSTC)................................................ 162
Starting the engine..................................150
with keyless drive............................... 152
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..............126, 150
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 76
keypad................................................ 247
Storage compartments............................ 115
Studded tires........................................... 189
Sunroof (moonroof).................................... 81
Supplemental restraint system.................. 23
Symbols, overview................................... 284
T
Tachometer................................................ 54
Tailgate wipers......................................... 225
Temporary spare tire.......................196, 197
Three-way catalytic converter................. 283
Tire inflation............................................. 181
Tire inflation pressure..............................183
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 202