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CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
“280“, pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “280”, and you hear continuous
chimes, turn the engine off immediately and call an
authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
and follow the warnings under the Cooling System
Pressure Cap paragraph.
9. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated.
NOTE: •A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is
driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn
signal on.
• Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either
indicator flashes at a rapid rate.
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3. Press the UP or DOWN button until “COMPASSVARIANCE” message and the last variance zone
number displays in the EVIC.
4. Press and release the SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map.
5. Press and release the MENU button to exit.
System Warnings (Customer Information
Features)
Press and release the MENU button until “System Warn-
ings” displays in the EVIC, then press and release the
SELECT button. Press the UP or DOWN button to
display any one of the following choices.
• Oil Temperature
Shows the actual oil temperature.
• Oil Pressure
Shows the actual oil pressure. •
Tire Pressure
Shows the actual tire pressure for each tire (EXCLUDING
THE SPARE TIRE).
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall
features when the transmission is in PARK.
Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set-
tings displays in the EVIC, then press the SELECT button.
Use the UP or DOWN button to display one of the
following choices.
Language
When in this display, you may select one of three
languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip
functions and the Uconnect® gps (if equipped). Press the
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NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in-
tervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months,
whichever occurs first.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only
recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SN.
The manufacturer recommends the use of a full synthetic
SAE 0W-40 engine oil or equivalent.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity
SAE 0W-40 Full Synthetic engine oil is preferred for use
in all operating temperatures.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.7
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Anti-Lock Brake System..................335
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......451
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........171
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............339
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........211
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......221
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................45
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................403
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................388
Jump Starting ......................... .399
Overheating .......................... .388
Towing ............................. .406
Emergency Trunk Release ....................45
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........415
Engine ................................ .413
Air Cleaner .......................... .420
Block Heater ......................... .300
Break-In Recommendations .................93 Checking Oil Level
..................... .418
Compartment ......................... .413
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................430
Cooling ............................. .430
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................95
Fails to Start .......................... .297
Flooded, Starting ...................... .297
Fuel Requirements ..................... .375
Jump Starting ......................... .399
Oil................................. .418
Oil Change Interval ..................... .418
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .419
Oil Selection .......................... .419
Oil Synthetic ......................... .419
Overheating .......................... .388
Starting ............................. .291
Temperature Gauge ......................211
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .419
Enhanced
Accident Response Feature ............68
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SteeringColumn Controls ...................... .163
Column Lock ......................... .169
Power .............................. .327
Tilt Column .......................... .169
Wheel, Heated ........................ .170
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .169
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............275
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .275
Storage ............................... .456
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .284
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .456
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .403
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .184
Sun Roof .............................. .193
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........58
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .419
System, Remote Starting .....................28 Tachometer
............................. .210
Telescoping Steering Column .................169
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........278
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............211
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................19
Theft System (Security Alarm) .................19
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .169
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .160
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........351
TIREFIT ............................... .389
Tire Markings ........................... .344
Tires...................................99 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................362
Air Pressure .......................... .356
Chains .............................. .364
General Information .....................356
High Speed .......................... .358
Inflation Pressures ...................... .357
Life of Tires .......................... .362
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