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Contents
Child Safety P. 48 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60 Safety Labels P. 61Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 102 Security System P. 106 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 108
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 112 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 121
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 131 Climate Control System P. 136Audio Error Messages
* P. 170 General Information on the Audio System P. 173
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 179
When Driving P. 216 Braking P. 237 Parking Your Vehicle P. 241
Fuel Economy P. 245 Accessories and Modifications P. 246Maintenance Under the Hood P. 256 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 274
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 286 Battery P. 295 Remote Transmitter Care P. 296
Cleaning P. 298Engine Does Not Start P. 311 Jump Starting P. 314 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 317
Fuses P. 324 Emergency Towing P. 327Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 335 Reporting Safety Defects P. 336
Authorized Manuals P. 341 Client Service Information P. 342
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 21
Instrument Panel
P. 63
Controls
P. 91
Features
P. 141
Driving
P. 209
Maintenance
P. 247
Handling the Unexpected
P. 303
Information
P. 329
Index
P. 343

Visual Index
4Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Mirror Controls
(P 122)
❙Parking Brake
(P 237)
❙Rearview Mirror
(P 121)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch
(P 100)
❙Power Window Switches
(P 108)
❙Driver's Front Airbag
(P 36)
❙Seat Heater Switches
* (P 135)
❙Trunk Release
(P 102)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle
(P 244)
❙Hood Release Handle
(P 258)
❙Interior Fuse Box
(P 325)
❙Passenger's Front Airbag (P 36)❙USB Adapter Cable
(P143 )
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
*
(P 222)Manual Transmission
*
(P 226)❙Glove Box
(P 132)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack
(P 143)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 134)

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 210
Maximum Load Limit........................ 213
Towing a Trailer
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 215
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 216
Precautions While Driving................. 220
Automatic Transmission ................... 221
Shifting .......................................... 222
Shifting .......................................... 226Automatic transmission modelsManual transmission models
Cruise Control ................................. 229VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System ...... 232
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ... 234
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 235
Braking
Brake System ................................... 237
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........... 239
Brake Assist System.......................... 240
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped................................. 241Parking Your Vehicle........................ 241
Multi-View Rear Camera
*................ 242
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 243
How to Refuel ................................. 244
Fuel Economy.................................... 245
Improving Fuel Economy .................. 245
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories ...................................... 246
Modifications................................... 246
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
Driving
You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1.Shift to
(P.
2.Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
•If the shift lever is in
(N, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
•If the shift lever is in any gear other than
(N, depress the clutch pedal, then press
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
1.Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake. Check that
the parking brake indicator has gone off.
2Parking Brake P. 237
2.Put the shift lever in
(D. Select
(R when reversing.
3.Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
■Stopping the Engine■Starting to DriveAutomatic transmission modelsManual transmission modelsAutomatic transmission models

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Driving
BrakingBrake SystemUse the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parking.
To apply:
Pull the lever fully up without pressing the
release button.
To release:
1.Pull the lever slightly, and press and hold
the release button.
2.Lower the lever down all the way, then
release the button.■Parking Brake
1Parking BrakeNOTICERelease the parking brake fully before driving. The
rear brakes and axle can be damaged if you drive
with the parking brake applied.
If you start driving without fully releasing the parking
brake, a buzzer sounds as a warning, and RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE appears on the multi-information
display.
Always apply the parking brake when parking.

Index
343Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 239
Accessories and Modifications................ 246
Accessory Power Sockets......................... 134
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 268
Engine Oil ............................................... 261
Washer ................................................... 273
Additives, Engine Oil............................... 261
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 130
Front Seats.............................................. 123
Head Restraints ....................................... 126
Mirrors.................................................... 121
Rear Seat ................................................ 129
Steering Wheel ....................................... 120
Temperature ............................................. 81
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System).................................................... 136
Changing the Mode................................ 136
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 137
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 297
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 136
Sensors ................................................... 139
Synchronized Mode ................................ 138
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 136
Air Pressure.............................. 287, 331, 333
Airbags....................................................... 33
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 39
After a Collision ........................................ 37Airbag Care ............................................... 47
Event Data Recorder .................................. 19
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 36
Indicator ........................................ 44, 67, 71
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 45
Sensors...................................................... 33
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 42
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 46
Side Airbags .............................................. 40
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 43
AM/FM Radio............................................ 151
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 239
Indicator .................................................... 67
Armrest..................................................... 130
Audio Remote Controls............................ 149
Audio System............................................ 142
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 150
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 143
Error Messages ........................................ 170
General Information ................................ 173
iPhone®................................................... 176
iPod®....................................................... 158
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 163
Pandora®................................................. 161
Reactivating............................................. 144
Recommended CDs ................................. 174
Recommended Devices ............................ 176
Security Code .......................................... 144
Theft Protection....................................... 144
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 143
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 176Audio/Information Screen....................... 146
Authorized Manuals................................ 341
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 101
Customize ................................................. 86
Automatic Lighting.................................. 115
Automatic Transmission........................... 221
Creeping ................................................. 221
Fluid ........................................................ 270
Kickdown ................................................ 221
Operating the Shift Lever................... 13, 223
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 317
Shifting ................................................... 222
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 143
Average Fuel Economy.............................. 81
Average Speed........................................... 82
BBattery...................................................... 295
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 320
Jump Starting .......................................... 314
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 295
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 296
Belts (Seat).................................................. 26
Beverage Holders..................................... 133
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 166
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®..................... 179
Booster Seats (For Children)...................... 59
Brake System............................................ 237
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 239
Brake Assist System ................................. 240

344Index
Fluid ........................................................ 272
Foot Brake ............................................... 238
Indicator ............................................ 64, 322
Parking Brake .......................................... 237
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 119
Bulb Replacement..................................... 274
Back-Up Light Bulbs ................................. 282
Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light
and Rear Side Marker Light Bulbs ........... 280
Fog Lights ................................................ 276
Front Turn Signal Light Bulbs ................... 278
Headlights ............................................... 274
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 283
Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs ............... 279
Rear License Plate Light............................ 283
Bulb Specifications............................ 330, 332CCarbon Monoxide Gas................................ 60
Carrying Cargo.................................. 211, 213
CD Player........................................... 153, 155
Certification Label.................................... 334
Changing Bulbs......................................... 274
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 320
Child Safety................................................. 48
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 100
Child Seat.................................................... 48
Booster Seats ............................................. 59
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 50
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 51Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 55
Larger Children ......................................... 58
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 50
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 52
Using a Tether ........................................... 57
Childproof Door Locks............................. 100
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 300
Cleaning the Interior................................ 298
Client Service Information....................... 342
Climate Control System............................ 136
Changing the Mode ................................ 136
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 137
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 297
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 136
Sensors ................................................... 139
Synchronized Mode................................. 138
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 136
Clock............................................................ 92
Clutch Fluid............................................... 272
Coat Hook................................................. 134
Compact Spare Tire.................. 305, 331, 333
Console Compartment............................. 132
Controls....................................................... 91
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 268
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 269
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 268
Overheating ............................................ 318
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 221Cruise Control.......................................... 229
Indicator ................................................... 72
Cup Holders.............................................. 133
Customized Features................................. 83
DDaytime Running Lights.......................... 117
Dead Battery............................................ 314
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows................................................. 137
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 335
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 114
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 121
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................ 262
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 114
Door Mirrors............................................. 122
Doors.......................................................... 93
Auto Door Locking.................................. 101
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 101
Door Open Indicator ........................... 25, 69
Keys.......................................................... 93
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside ................................................ 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ............................................. 95
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 98
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 289
Driving...................................................... 209
Automatic Transmission .......................... 221

345Index
Braking ................................................... 237
Cruise Control ........................................ 229
Shifting Gear .................................. 222, 226
Starting the Engine ................................. 216
Dust and Pollen Filter.............................. 297EElapsed Time.............................................. 81
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator ........................................... 68, 322
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............ 232
Emergency................................................ 327
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)...... 337
Engine....................................................... 334
Coolant .................................................. 268
Jump Starting ......................................... 314
Oil .......................................................... 261
Starting................................................... 216
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 112
Engine Compartment Cover.................... 259
Engine Coolant........................................ 268
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 269
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 268
Overheating ............................................ 318
Temperatue Guage ................................... 78
Engine Oil................................................. 261
Adding ................................................... 264
Checking ................................................ 262
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 252
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 320Recommended Engine Oil........................ 261
ENGINE START/STOP Button.................... 112
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System............................................... 68, 322
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide).................................. 60
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror............... 122
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 300
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 122
FFeatures..................................................... 141
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 297
Oil ........................................................... 265
Flat Tire..................................................... 305
Floor Mats................................................. 299
Fluids
Automatic Transmission........................... 270
Brake/Clutch............................................ 272
Engine Coolant........................................ 268
Manual Transmission ............................... 271
Windshield Washer.................................. 273
Fog Light Indicator..................................... 70
Folding Down the Rear Seat.................... 129
Foot Brake................................................. 238
Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 36
Front Seats................................................ 123
Adjusting................................................. 123
Fuel...................................................... 14, 243Economy ................................................. 245
Gauge ....................................................... 78
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 67
Range ....................................................... 81
Recommendation .................................... 243
Refueling................................................. 243
Fuel Economy........................................... 245
Fuel Fill Cap........................................ 14, 244
Message.................................................. 321
Fuel Fill Door...................................... 14, 244
Fuses.......................................................... 324
Inspecting and Changing......................... 326
Locations......................................... 324, 325
GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 245
Gauge ....................................................... 78
Information ............................................. 243
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 67
Refueling................................................. 243
Gauges........................................................ 78
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 222
Manual Transmission ............................... 227
Glass (care)................................................ 301
Glove Box.................................................. 132