Message Display Area
When the appropriate conditions ex-
ist, the following odometer messages
will display:
door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door Ajar
gATE . . . . . . . . . . . . Liftgate Ajar
LoW tirE . . . . . . Low Tire Pressure
gASCAP . . . . . . . . . Fuel Cap Fault
noFUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuse Fault
CHAngE OIL . . . . . . . . Oil Change
Required
LoCOOL . . . . . . . . . . Low Coolant
NOTE: Some of the above warn-
ings will be displayed in the Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center
Display Area located in the instru-
ment cluster.
Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC) Display — If
Equipped” for further information.
LoW tirE
When the appropriate condition ex-
ists, the odometer display will toggle
between LoW and tirE for three
cycles. gASCAP
If the vehicle diagnostic system deter-
mines that the fuel filler cap is loose,
improperly installed, or damaged, a
“gASCAP” message will display in the
odometer display area. Tighten the
fuel filler cap properly and press the
STEP button on the steering wheel to
turn off the message. If the problem
continues, the message will appear
the next time the vehicle is started.
noFUSE
If the vehicle diagnostic system deter-
mines that the Ignition Off Draw
(IOD) fuse is improperly installed, or
damaged, a “noFUSE” message will
display in the odometer display area.
For further information on fuses and
fuse locations refer to “Fuses” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
CHAngE OIL
Your vehicle is equipped with an en-
gine oil change indicator system. The
CHAngE OIL
message will flash in
the instrument cluster odometer for
approximately 12 seconds, after a
single chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change inter-
val. The engine oil change indicator
system is duty cycle-based, which
means the engine oil change interval
may fluctuate dependent upon your
personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will con-
tinue to display each time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON/RUN posi-
tion. To turn off the message tempo-
rarily, press and release the STEP
button on the steering wheel. To reset
the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled mainte-
nance), perform the following steps.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/
RUN position (do not start the en-
gine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal,
slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the
OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE: If the indicator message
illuminates when you start the en-
gine, the oil change indicator sys-
tem did not reset. If necessary, re-
peat these steps.
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Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS), are also
equipped with Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD). In the event of an
EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light
will turn on along with the ABS Light.
Immediate repair to the ABS system is
required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light
can be checked by turning the ignition
switch from the OFF position to the
ON/RUN position. The light should
illuminate for approximately two sec-
onds. The light should then turn off
unless the parking brake is applied or
a brake fault is detected. If the light
does not illuminate, have the light
inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the
parking brake is applied with the ig-
nition switch in the ON/RUN posi-
tion.
NOTE: This light shows only
that the parking brake is applied.
It does not show the degree of
brake application.19. Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is
first turned to ON/RUN, this
light will turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check. During
the bulb check, if the driver or front
passenger's seat belt is unbuckled, a
chime will sound. After the bulb
check or when driving, if the driver's
seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat
Belt Reminder Light will illuminate
and the chime will sound. Refer to
“Occupant Restraints” in “Things To
Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”
for further information.
20. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine
coolant temperature. Any reading
within the normal range indicates
that the engine cooling system is op-
erating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate
a higher temperature when driving in
hot weather, up mountain grades, or
when towing a trailer. It should not be
allowed to exceed the upper limits of
the normal operating range.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling
system could damage your vehicle.
If the temperature gauge reads “H”
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 “H” and you
hear continuous chimes, turn the
engine off immediately and call an
authorized studio for service.WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dan-
gerous. You or others could be
badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an
authorized dealer for service if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to
look under the hood yourself, see
“Maintaining Your Vehicle”. Fol-
low the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
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Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions oc-
cur, this type of message takes control
of the main display area for five sec-
onds and then returns to the previous
screen. Examples of this message type
are "Memory System Unavailable -
Not in Park" and "Automatic High
Beams On".
The Reconfigurable Telltales section
is divided into the white telltales area
on the right, amber telltales in the
middle, and red telltales on the left.
When the appropriate conditions ex-
ist, the EVIC displays the following
messages:
Key in ignition
Ignition or Accessory On
Wrong Key
Damaged Key
Key not programmed
Vehicle Not in Park
Key Left Vehicle
Key Not Detected Press Brake Pedal and Push Button
to Start
Liftgate Ajar (chime will sound when vehicle starts moving)
Low Tire Pressure
Service TPM System (refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System” in
“Starting And Operating”)
Turn Signal On
RKE Battery Low
Service Keyless System
LOW WASHER FLUID
Oil Change Required
Check Gascap
Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out
Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out
Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out
Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out
Park Assist Disabled
Service Park Assist System Personal Settings Not Available —
Vehicle Not in Park
Blind Spot System Off — This mes- sage is displayed when the ignition
is turned to ON to indicate the Blind
Spot System has been turned off.
Blind Spot System Not Available — This message is displayed to indi-
cate the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
system is temporarily unavailable
due to sensor blockage, electronic
interference, or other "temporary"
conditions. When this message is
displayed both outside rear view
icons will be illuminated. If elec-
tronic interference is present, the
BSM system will illuminate the icon
only on the side of interference as
long as interference is present.
Service Blind Spot System — This message is displayed to indicate the
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is
permanently unavailable. The
driver will receive an EVIC mes-
sage and the BSM display warning
in both mirrors will be permanently
illuminated. If this message is pres-
ent see an authorized dealer.
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Electronic Speed Control SETThis light will turn on when
the electronic speed control
is SET. For further infor-
mation, refer to “Electronic
Speed Control” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
EVIC AMBER TELLTALE
LIGHTS
This area will show reconfigurable
amber caution telltales. These tell-
tales include:
Low Fuel Light
When the fuel level reaches
approximately 11.0 L this
light will turn on, and remain on until
fuel is added.
Loose Gascap Indicator (for
versions/markets, where provided)
If the vehicle diagnostic sys-
tem determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improp-
erly installed, or damaged,
a loose gascap indicator will display in
the telltale display area. Tighten the
fuel filler cap properly and press the SELECT button to turn off the mes-
sage. If the problem continues, the
message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or dam-
aged fuel filler cap may also turn on the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). Windshield Washer Fluid Low
Indicator
This light will turn on to
indicate the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Wait To Start Light — Diesel
Engines Only The Wait To Start Light will
turn on when the ignition key
is first turned to the ON/RUN posi-
tion. Wait until the Wait To Start
Light turns OFF to start the engine.
(Refer to “Starting Procedures” in
“Starting And Operating” for further
information). Water In Fuel Indicator Light —
Diesel Engines Only
Indicates there is water de-
tected in the fuel filter. If
this light remains on, DO
NOT start the vehicle be-
fore you drain the water from the fuel
filter to prevent engine damage. Refer
to “Maintenance Procedures/ Drain-
ing Fuel/Water Separator Filter” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for water
drain procedure.
EVIC RED TELLTALE
LIGHTS
This area will show reconfigurable red
telltales. These telltales include:
Door Ajar
This light will turn on to
indicate that one or more
doors may be ajar.
Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine
oil pressure. The light should
turn on momentarily when the engine
is started. If the light turns on while
driving, stop the vehicle and shut off
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VEHICLE INFO
(CUSTOMER
INFORMATION FEATURES)
Press and release the UP or DOWN
button until “Vehicle Info” displays in
the EVIC and press the SELECT but-
ton. Press the UP and DOWN button
to scroll through the selections below:
Coolant Temp
Displays the actual coolant tempera-
ture.
Oil Pressure
Displays the actual oil pressure.
Engine Hours
Displays the number of hours of en-
gine operation.
MESSAGES
Press and release the UP or DOWN
button until “Messages: XX” displays
highlighted in the EVIC. If there is
more than one message, pressing the
SELECT button will display a stored
warning message. Press and release
the UP and DOWN buttons if there is
more than one message to stepthrough the remaining stored mes-
sages. If there are no message, press-
ing the SELECT button will do noth-
ing.
UNITS
Press and release the UP or DOWN
button until “Units” displays high-
lighted in the EVIC and press the
SELECT button. The EVIC, odom-
eter, and navigation system (for
versions/markets, where provided)
can be changed between English and
Metric units of measure. To make
your selection, scroll up or down until
the preferred setting is highlighted,
then press and release the SELECT
button until a check-mark appears
next to the setting, showing that the
setting has been selected.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO
DISPLAY (for versions/
markets, where provided)
When the ENGINE START/STOP
button is pressed to change ignition
switch position, current ignition sta-
tus will be displayed in the lower right
corner of the EVIC display to the right
of the odometer value.
Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in
“Starting And Operating” for more
information.
COMPASS /
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The compass readings indicate the di-
rection the vehicle is facing. The
EVIC will display one of eight com-
pass readings and the outside tem-
perature.
NOTE: The system will display
the last known outside tempera-
ture when starting the vehicle and
may need to be driven several min-
utes before the updated tempera-
ture is displayed. Engine tempera-
ture can also affect the displayed
temperature; therefore, tempera-
ture readings are not updated
when the vehicle is not moving.
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wheels faster than 48 km/h, or for
more than 30 seconds continuously,
without stopping.
Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in
“What To Do In Emergencies” for fur-
ther information.WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be danger-ous. Forces generated by exces-
sive wheel speeds may cause tire
damage or failure. A tire could
explode and injure someone.
Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 48 km/h, or for more
than 30 seconds continuously,
when you are stuck; and do not let
anyone near a spinning wheel, no
matter what the speed.
TREAD WEAR
INDICATORS
Tread wear indicators are in the
original-equipment tires to help you
in determining when your tires should
be replaced. These indicators are molded into the
bottom of the tread grooves. They will
appear as bands when the tread depth
becomes 2 mm. When the tread is
worn to the tread wear indicators, the
tire should be replaced.
LIFE OF TIRE
The service life of a tire is dependent
upon varying factors, including, but
not limited to:
Driving style
Tire pressure
Distance driven
WARNING!
The tires and the spare tire should
be replaced after six years, regard-
less of the remaining tread. Failure
to follow this warning can result in
sudden tire failure. You could lose
control and have a collision result-
ing in serious injury or death.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry
place with as little exposure to light as
possible. Protect tires from contact
with oil, grease and gasoline.
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. Please see
“Tread Wear Indicators” and “Tire
and Loading Information” placard
for the size designation of your tire.
The Load Index and Speed Symbol
for your tire will be found on the
1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire
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Thousands Of Kilometers 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Replace spark plugs.
Replace air filter cartridge.
Change engine oil and replace oil filter. (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months).
Replace pollen filter.
Change the automatic transmission
fluid and filter(s) at 96 kkm or 48
months if using your vehicle for any of
the following: city driving, short (less
than 7-8 km) and repeated journeys,
or frequent trailer or caravan towing
The oil and oil filter replacement must
be carried out when indicated by a
warning light or message on the in-
strument panel, or in any case every
12 months.
Periodic Checks
Every 1,000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and, if necessary, restore:
engine coolant;
brake fluid;
Power Steering Fluid;
windshield washer fluid level; power steering fluid;
tire inflation pressure and
condition;
operation of lighting system (head- lights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of windshield washer/ wiper system and positioning/wear
of windshield/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if
required, the engine oil level.
Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan; dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long distances at low speeds or long pe-
riods of idleness.
You should perform the following in-
spections more frequently than shown
on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condi- tions and wear;
check cleanliness of hood and trunk locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;
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Center Mounted Stop. . . . . . .326
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) Indicator . . . . . . . . . .246
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Fog . . . . . . . . . . .125, 168, 325
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . .282
Headlight Leveling . . . . . . . .127
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . .124
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . .168
High Beam/Low Beam
Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Malfunction Indicator (Check
Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124, 324
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Rear Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . .174
Security Alarm (Theft
Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .323, 324
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Side Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . .325
SmartBeams . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Theft Alarm (Security
Alarm)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . .246
Turn Signal . . . . . . .67, 324, 325
Wait to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . .22
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . .60
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . .308
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) . . . . .155
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . .305
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . .301
Maintenance Schedule . . . . .334, 337
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . .139
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) . .120
Memory Seat . . . . . . . . . . . .78, 120
Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268 Methanol Fuel
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .268
Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . .175, 185
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . .77
Electric Remote . . . . . . . . . . .78
Exterior Folding . . . . . . . . . . .78
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Mode Fuel Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . .8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . .261
Multi-Function Control Lever . . . .125
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138, 193
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . .64
Occupant Restraints . . . . .33, 48, 51
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . .47, 48,
50
Octane Rating, Gasoline
(Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267, 328
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Oil Change Indicator . .169, 170, 184
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