REPLACEMENT TIRES
The tires on your new vehicle provide
a balance of many characteristics.
They should be inspected regularly
for wear and correct cold tire inflation
pressure. The manufacturer strongly
recommends that you use tires
equivalent to the originals in size,
quality and performance when re-
placement is needed (refer to the
paragraph on “Tread Wear Indica-
tors”). Refer to the “Tire and Loading
Information” placard for the size des-
ignation of your tire. The Load Index
and Speed Symbol for your tire will be
found on registration Document/log
book.
It is recommended to replace the two
front tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
affect your vehicle’s handling. If you
ever replace a wheel, make sure that
the wheel’s specifications match those
of the original wheels.It is recommended you contact your
original equipment or an authorized
tire dealer with any questions you
may have on tire specifications or ca-
pability. Failure to use equivalent re-
placement tires may adversely affect
the safety, handling, and ride of your
vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not use a tire, wheel size or
rating other than that specified for
your vehicle. Some combinations
of unapproved tires and wheels
may change suspension dimen-
sions and performance character-
istics, resulting in changes to
steering, handling, and braking of
your vehicle. This can cause un-
predictable handling and stress to
steering and suspension compo-
nents. You could lose control and
have a collision resulting in serious
injury or death. Use only the tire
and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.
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WARNING!
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Never use a tire with a smaller load
index or capacity, other than what
was originally equipped on your ve-
hicle. Using a tire with a smaller
load index could result in tire over-
loading and failure. You could lose
control and have a collision.Failure to equip your vehicle with
tires having adequate speed capa-
bility can result in sudden tire fail-
ure and loss of vehicle control.CAUTION!Replacing original tires with tires of a
different size may result in false
speedometer and odometer readings.TIRE CHAINSUse of Security Chain Company (SCC)
Super Z6 low profile (P/N SZ-139) or
equivalent are recommended on 215/55
R18 95H tires with 18 x 7.0 wheels,
40 mm offset.
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CAUTION!
Damage to the fuel system oremission control system could re-
sult from using an improper fuel
tank filler tube cap (gas cap).
A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the “Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL)” to turn on.
To avoid fuel spillage and over- filling, do not “top off” the fuel
tank after filling. When the fuel
nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the
fuel tank is full.WARNING!
Never have any smoking materi-als lit in or near the vehicle when
the gas cap is removed or the tank
is being filled.
A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container
that is inside of a vehicle. You
could be burned. Always place
gas containers on the ground
while filling. NOTE:
Tighten the gas cap until you
hear a “clicking” sound. This is
an indication that the gas cap is
tightened properly. The MIL in
the instrument cluster may turn
on if the gas cap is not secured
properly. Make sure that the gas
cap is tightened each time the
vehicle is refueled.
When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full.
LOOSE FUEL FILLER CAP
MESSAGE
If the vehicle diagnostic system deter-
mines that the fuel filler cap is loose,
improperly installed, or damaged, a
“CHECK GAS CAP” message will be
displayed in the EVIC (Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.
Tighten the fuel filler cap properly
and press the odometer reset button to
turn the message off. If the problem
continues, the message will appear
the next time the vehicle is started.
Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic Sys-
tem” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for further information.
NOTE: If the gas cap is lost or
damaged, be sure the replacement
cap is for use with this vehicle.
TRAILER TOWING
Trailer towing with this vehicle is not
recommended.
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ENGINE OIL
OVERHEATING
During sustained high-speed driving
or trailer tow up long grades on a hot
day, the engine oil temperature may
become too hot. If this happens, the
“HOTOIL” message flashes in the
odometer and the vehicle speed will
be reduced to 85 km/h until the en-
gine oil temperature is reduced.
NOTE: The vehicle speed is re-
duced to a maximum of 85 km/h.
You may of course, reduce your
vehicle speed further if needed.
TIREFIT KIT
Small punctures up to 6 mm in the tire
tread can be sealed with TIREFIT.
Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails)
should not be removed from the tire.
TIREFIT can be used in outside tem-
peratures down to approximately
20°C.
This kit will provide a temporary tire
seal, allowing you to drive your ve-
hicle up to 160 km with a maximum
speed of 88 km/h.TIREFIT STORAGE
The TIREFIT kit is located in the
trunk.
TIREFIT KIT
COMPONENTS AND
OPERATION
1. Sealant Bottle
2. Deflation Button
3. Pressure Gauge4. Power Button
5. Mode Select Knob
6. Sealant Hose (Clear)
7. Air Pump Hose (Black)
8. Power Plug
Using The Mode Select Knob And
Hoses
Your TIREFIT kit is equipped with
the following symbols to indicate the
air or sealant mode.
Selecting Air Mode
Turn the Mode Select Knob
(5) to this position for air
pump operation only. Use
the Black Air Pump Hose (7)
when selecting this mode.
Selecting Sealant Mode
Turn the Mode Se-
lect Knob (5) to this
position to inject
the TIREFIT Seal-
ant and to inflate
the tire. Use the
Sealant Hose (clear
hose) (6) when selecting this mode.
TIREFIT Location
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Oil Change
Interval. . . . . . . . .114, 121, 191
Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . .111
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Entry System, Illuminated . . . . . . .16
Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . .38
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . .48
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . .48, 196
Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Filler Location Fuel . . . . . . .111, 167
Filters Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Air Conditioning . . . . . .136, 194
Automatic Transmission . . . . .203
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . .192, 216
Engine Oil Disposal . . . . . . . .192
Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . .172
Turn Signal . . . . . . . .50, 96, 214
Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Flooded Engine Starting
. . . . . . .140
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission . . . . .203
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . .198
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . .153
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . .95, 115, 214
Fog Light Service . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .182
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . .111, 167
Filler Door (Gas Cap) . . . . . .111
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Octane Rating . . . . . . . .164, 216
Requirements . . . . . . . .164, 216
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . .216
Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Fuel System Caution
. . . . . . . . . .168
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . .167
Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . .165
Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Gauges Coolant Temperature . . . . . . .111
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Gear Select Lever Override . . . . .183
General Information . . . . . . . . . . .14
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . .190
Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) . .67
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water . . .148
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . .172
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94, 213
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . .213
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
228
Lights On Reminder. . . . . . . .94
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . .118
Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . .112
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Theft Alarm (Security
Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . .117, 161
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . .156
Turn
Signal . . . . .50, 94, 96, 115, 214
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . .19
Auto Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . . . . . . .43, 44 Low Tire Pressure System
. . . . . .161
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . .195
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . .193
Maintenance, General . . . . . . . . .190
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . .190
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . .222
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . .118
Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . .96
Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . .201
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) . . .91
Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Methanol Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . .122
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . .66
Electric Remote . . . . . . . . . . .66
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . .7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . .161
Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . .94
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . .47Occupant Restraints
. . . . .22, 34, 36
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164, 216
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113, 115
Oil Change Indicator . . . . . .114, 121
Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114, 121
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . .191, 216
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Change Interval . . .114, 121, 191
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192, 216
Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . .192
Recommendation . . . . . . . . .216
Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Oil Filter, Change . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Oil Filter, Selection . . . . . . . . . . .192
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . .112
Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . .190
Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . .190
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . .6
230
TransmissionAutomatic . . . . . . . . . .141, 202
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . .18
Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . .159
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . .115
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) . . . . . . . . . .21
Trunk Release Remote Control . . . .21
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . .96, 115, 214
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) . .67
Understanding Your Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . .164
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt . . .26Vanity Mirrors
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . .123
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . .7
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . .134, 212
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . . .111
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . .7
Washer Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Washers, Windshield . . . .97, 98, 196
Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Water Driving Through . . . . . . . . . .148
Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . .205Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
. . . . .205
Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Windshield Defroster . . . . . . .49, 132
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . .97, 98
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . .196
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Windstop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . .196
Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . .98
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