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Q: I only have one remote for the remote start system on my Outlander Sport. Can I get a second one?
A: No . Only one remote can be programmed per vehicle for security reasons.
Q:
Ho
w can I get the MPG stated on the window sticker?
A: Vehicle
driving styles will greatly affect MPG. Avoid sudden abrupt starts from a stop and let the vehicle coast to the traffic light.
Both of these s
tyles will increase mileage and reduce brake lining wear.
• Vehicles
are designed to achieve the best fuel mileage when they are driven at the speed limits on the freeway. Avoid driving
o
ver 65 mph.
• Under
inflated tires will increase rolling resistance and will reduce fuel mileage. Check tire pressure frequently to increase miles
per gallon. Pr
oper tire pressure also ensures optimum tire performance (including tire wear.)
Q:
Ho
w does the Navigation System choose a certain route?
A:
T
he system takes into account traffic conditions, road types, distance and road width to recommend the route.
Q:
W
hy does my Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) make a noise?
A:
Each time y
our vehicle is started and driven a short distance, you will hear the sound of the ABS motor operating from the right front
engine compartment. This is the normal sound the Anti-Lock Braking System makes when performing a self check.
Q:
W
hy do my Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers operate on their own when it’s not raining?
A: • When
the lever is in the AUTO position, the rain sensor detects rain or snow and automatically turns on the wipers.
• The
wipers may automatically operate when things such as insects or foreign objects are affixed to the windshield on top of the
r
ain sensor or when the windshield is frosted over.
• To
stop the wipers, place the lever in the OFF position.
Q:
W
hy does my check engine light come on after I put gas in my car?
A:
T
here are many reasons why your check engine light may illuminate. Before calling your dealership, make sure the
fuel cap is fully engaged and y
ou have heard three clicks when tightening it. If after checking and hearing three clicks and driving for
awhile the light is still on, contact your dealership.
Q:
Ho
w do I use the emergency key when the F.A.S.T. key battery or vehicle battery is run down?
A:
R
emove the emergency key from the F.A.S.T key fob and manually unlock the door. Once inside the vehicle insert the F.A.S.T.
k
ey fob into the key slot in the glove box. Starting the engine and changing the operation mode should now be possible.
R
emove the F.A.S.T. key from the slot after starting the engine or changing the operation mode.
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