
09 Specifications
Specifications 09
350
Electrical system
General information12 volt system with a voltage-regulated alter-
nator. Single pole system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors. The
negative terminal is connected to the chassis.
Performance, battery
Engine3.2 6-cyl./3.0T
Voltage (V)12
Cold start capacity (A)520 – 700
Reserve capacity (min)100 – 135
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION
If the battery is replaced, replace it with a
battery of the same cold start capacity and
reserve capacity as the original (see the
decal on the battery).

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general information............................. 116
warning light......................................... 76
Bulbs
headlights...........................314, 315, 316
introduction......................................... 314
license plate lights.............................. 319
side marker lights...............................317
specifications...................................... 320
trunk lighting....................................... 319
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 185
Capacity weight....................................... 287
Catalytic converter................................... 265
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 229
Cell phone voice control.......................... 237
Central locking system, introduction......... 52
Chains...................................................... 290
Check engine light..................................... 74
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 38
Child restraint systems.............................. 39
booster cushions.................................. 45
convertible seats.................................. 43infant seats........................................... 41
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 46
top tether anchors................................ 47
Child safety................................................ 36
booster cushions.................................. 45
child restraint systems.......................... 39
convertible seats.................................. 43
infant seats........................................... 41
Child safety locks...................................... 48
City Safety™............................................ 162
Climate system........................................ 139
air distribution............................. 134, 140
air vents.............................................. 135
Interior Air Quality System.................. 134
introduction......................................... 133
passenger compartment filter............ 134
refrigerant........................................... 133
Clock, setting............................................. 78
Cold weather driving................................ 260
Collision warning system.................167, 168
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 103
Conserving electrical current................... 259
Controls, center console.......................... 252
Convertible seats....................................... 43
Coolant............................................312, 349Cooling system, general information....... 259
Courtesy lighting........................................ 94
Crash mode............................................... 35
Cruise control..................................147, 148
adaptive.............................................. 149
Curb weight............................................. 287
Current, conserving................................. 259
D
Defroster.................................................. 139
Detachable key blade..........................57, 59
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 26, 27
Dome lighting............................................. 94
Door mirrors............................................. 101
Driver alert............................................... 175
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 258
Driving in cold weather............................ 260
Driving through water..............................259

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ECC.........................................136, 138, 139
Economical driving.................................. 258
Electric parking brake.............................. 119
Electronic Climate Control.......136, 138, 139
air distribution table............................ 140
Interior Air Quality System.................. 139
ventilated seats................................... 136
Emergency locking retractor...................... 37
Emergency starting.................................. 111
Emergency towing...........................273, 274
Emission inspection readiness................ 307
Engine
overheating........................................... 77
specifications...................................... 346
starting................................................ 109
switching off....................................... 111
Engine compartment overview................309
Engine oil
checking............................................. 310
low pressure warning light.............. 75, 76
specifications...................................... 347
volumes.............................................. 348
Environment............................................... 12Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 267
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 306
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 336
placing correctly................................. 109
Fluid specifications.................................. 349
Fog lights
front/rear............................................... 92
Four C (active chassis system)................146
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front fog lights........................................... 92
Front park assist.............................. 181, 183
Front seats...........................................82, 84
heated................................................. 136
Fuel filler cap........................................... 265
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 264
Fuel level warning light.............................. 75
Fuel requirements............................ 262, 263
Fuel tank volume.....................................349Fuses............................... 326, 327, 330, 333
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. 106
Gasoline requirements............................. 263
Gas tank volume...................................... 349
Gauges...................................................... 73
Geartronic................................................ 114
Geartronic automatic transmission.. 113, 114
Generator warning light............................. 76
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 286
Grocery bag holder.................................. 268
Gross vehicle weight...............................287
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 93
HD digital radio........................................ 212
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 91
changing bulbs...........................315, 316

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Labels
list of................................................... 343
location of........................................... 342
LATCH anchors......................................... 46
Leather care............................................. 336
Lighting panel............................................ 90
Load anchoring eyelets...........................267
Loading the vehicle.......................... 267, 287
roof loads............................................ 269
Locking...................................................... 63
Locking the vehicle.................................... 54
Locks, child safety..................................... 48
Low beams................................................ 90
Low fuel level warning light........................ 75
Low oil pressure warning light................... 76
M
Main instrument panel............................. 125
Maintenance............................................ 306
hoisting the vehicle............................. 307
performed by the owner.....................307Malfunction indicator light......................... 74
Media player (infotainment system)......... 219
Menu........................................................ 127
Messages in the instrument panel........... 125
Mirrors
defroster............................................. 102
power door......................................... 101
rearview, auto-dim function................ 102
retractable........................................... 101
vanity.................................................. 195
Moonroof................................................. 104
Motor oil
checking............................................. 310
specifications...................................... 347
volumes.............................................. 348
MY CAR................................................... 127
O
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor...................... 26, 27
Octane recommendations.......................263
Odometer, trip........................................... 78Oil
checking............................................. 310
specifications...................................... 347
volumes.............................................. 348
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 354
Overhead courtesy lighting........................ 94
Overheating, engine................................... 77
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 266
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 337
Park assist.......................................181, 183
Park Assist Camera................................. 185
Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 119
warning light......................................... 76
Parking lights............................................. 92
changing bulbs................................... 317
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 55
Polishing.................................................. 335

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maintenance......................................... 18
pretensioners........................................ 18
reminder................................................ 18
reminder warning light.......................... 76
securing child restraint sys-
tems.......................................... 41, 43, 45
unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 20
using.....................................................18
Seats, front..........................................82, 83
Sensus.....................................................124
Shiftlock.....................................................11
Side door mirrors..................................... 101
Side impact airbags................................... 30
Side marker lights, changing bulbs......... 317
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 214
Snow chains............................................ 290
Snow tires................................................ 290
Spare tire................................................. 291
Speed-dependent steering...................... 146
Spin control............................................. 144
SRS............................................................ 21
Stability system...............................144, 145
indicator light........................................ 75Starting the engine..................................109
with keyless drive...............................109
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................35
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 53
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 88
horn....................................................... 89
keypad.................................. 88, 127, 205
Locking/unlocking................................ 88
Stone chips, touching up......................... 337
Storage spaces........................................ 193
Studded tires........................................... 290
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 104
Sun shade................................................ 100
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
warning light......................................... 76
Symbols, overview................................... 351
T
Temporary spare tire............................... 291
Three-way catalytic converter................. 265
Tire designations.....................................284Tire inflation pressure..............................283
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....301, 302
indicator light........................................ 75
Tires.........................................................278
age...................................................... 278
changing from summer to winter........ 279
glossary of terms................................ 286
improving economy............................ 278
inflation pressure................................ 281
inflation pressure table.......................283
load ratings......................................... 282
rotation............................................... 279
snow...................................................290
spare................................................... 291
specifications...................................... 282
speed ratings...................................... 282
storing................................................. 279
studded............................................... 290
tire pressure monitoring system......... 301
tread wear indicator............................ 280
uniform tire quality grading................. 289
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 47
Touching up paint.................................... 337
Towing a trailer................................270, 271
trailer hitch.......................................... 271
Towing the vehicle........................... 273, 274