
STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct any other occupant to buckle their seat
belt.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key fob in
or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to
children), and do not leave a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A
child could operate power windows, other controls,
or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Long periods of engine idling, especially at high
engine speeds, can cause excessive exhaust tempera-
tures, which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave
your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
Normal Starting
CAUTION!
Long periods of engine idling, especially at high
engine speeds, can cause excessive exhaust tempera-
tures, which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave
your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
202 STARTING AND OPERATING

3. Press and hold the right arrow button on the steeringwheel controls for 1 second. Vehicle will countdown
from ten seconds and enter Hibernation Mode.
NOTE: You may press the right arrow button on the
steering wheel controls during the countdown to abort
Hibernation Mode.
To Deactivate Hibernation Mode
1. Press the RKE UNLOCK button to unlock the vehicle.
2. Press the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer
at the start of each warm season. This service should
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance
test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this
time.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air condi-
tioning components. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
• Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the
system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD,
for further warranty information.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 287

Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may beused, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to
wash them. Dry with a soft cloth. Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
Aero Group — If Equipped
Please review all of the precautionary notes regarding the
Aero Group option.
Front Splitter
The front splitter will not flex or compress against
impacts from the front. If an impact does occur, have the
splitter inspected. A cracked or delaminated splitter
should be replaced.
306 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Battery................................ .284
Emergency Starting .....................269
Jump Starting ........................ .269
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........19
Location ............................ .284
Saving Feature (Protection) ................286
Storing Vehicle ....................... .286
Belts, Seat ...............................29
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................288
B-Pillar Location ......................... .232
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............222
Brake, Parking .......................... .216
Brake System ........................... .218
Anti-Lock (ABS) ...................... .218
Fluid Check .......................... .298
Master Cylinder ....................... .298
Warning Light ........................ .155
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........59
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................119 Bulb Replacement
........................ .319
Bulbs, Light ..............................63
Camera, Rear ........................... .131
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........321
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .321
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ......................... .282
Power Steering ....................... .215
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ...............295
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................61
Car Washes ............................ .303
Cellular Phone ............................71
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .228
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .158
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............60
Checks, Safety ............................60
Child Restraint ............................52
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ................56
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INDEX 355

Hood Release............................113
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid .....................301
Illuminated Entry ..........................16
Infant Restraint ...........................52
Inside Rearview Mirror ......................68
Instrument Cluster ....................... .153
Instrument Panel and Controls ................151
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............306
Interior Appearance Care ....................304
Interior Lights ............................119
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............122
Introduction ..............................4
Jump Starting ........................... .269
KeyFob.................................11
Key-In Reminder ..........................12
Keyless Entry System .......................11 Keyless Go
...............................11
Knee Bolster ..............................39
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................118
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................30
Latches .................................63
Hood ...............................113
Latch Plate ...............................32
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .248
Leaks, Fluid ..............................63
Life of Tires ............................ .242
Liftgate .................................26
Light Bulbs ..............................63
Lights ..................................63
Airbag ...............................52
Alarm .............................. .156
Anti-Lock ........................... .163
Automatic Headlights ....................116
Brake Warning ........................ .155
360 INDEX

Bulb Replacement..................... .318
Cruise .............................. .159
Daytime Running .......................117
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................118
Exterior ..............................63
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................258
Headlights ...........................115
Headlights On Reminder .................117
Headlights On With Wipers ...............116
Headlight Switch .......................115
High Beam ...........................119
High Beam Indicator ....................154
High Beam/Low Beam Select ..............119
Illuminated Entry .......................16
Instrument Cluster ......................115
Intensity Control .......................119
Interior ..............................119
Lights On Reminder .....................117
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........158Oil Pressure
......................... .156
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ..........121
Passing ..............................119
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .153
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..............156
Service ............................. .318
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .158
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..............156
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............157
Turn Signal ............................63
Vanity Mirror ..........................70
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .....153
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .232
Locks ..................................21
Automatic Door ........................23
Auto Unlock ...........................23
Door ................................21
Power Door ...........................22
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INDEX 361

Materials Added to.....................283
Recommendation ...................... .282
Viscosity ............................ .282
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .283
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................278
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ............133
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................69
Overheating, Engine ...................... .258
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .302
Panic Alarm ..............................19
Parking Brake ........................... .216
Parking On Hill ......................... .216
Passing Light ............................119
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .125
Pets ....................................59
Pets, Transporting ..........................59 Phone, Cellular
............................71
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ...............71
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........233
Power Brakes ............................. .218
Door Locks ............................22
Mirrors ...............................70
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ..........141
Steering ............................ .214
Windows .............................24
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................38
Pretensioners Seat Belts .............................38
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .19
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .240
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........295
Radio Antenna .......................... .190
Radio Operation ......................... .191
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INDEX 363

Rear Camera........................... .131
Rear Liftgate .............................26
Rear Window Defroster .....................148
Rear Window Features .....................148
Reclining Front Seats ...................... .109
Recreational Towing ...................... .254
Reformulated Gasoline .....................248
Refrigerant ............................. .288
Reminder, Lights On .......................117
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................17
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........190
Replacement Parts ........................ .280
Replacement Tires ........................ .242
Reporting Safety Defects ....................349
Restraints, Child ...........................52
Restraints, Infant ..........................53
Restraints, Occupant ........................29
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................273Rotation, Tires
.......................... .244
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................62
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................63
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................349
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................28
Safety Information, Tire .....................227
Safety Tips ...............................60
Schedule, Maintenance .....................326
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .306
Seat Belt Reminder .........................36
Seat Belts ................................29
And Pregnant Women ....................38
Child Restraint .........................52
Extender ..............................38
Inspection .............................62
Operating Instructions ....................31
Pretensioners ..........................38
Untwisting Procedure ....................35
364 INDEX