09 Maintenance and specifications
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WARNING
•Never expose the battery to open flame
or electric spark.
•Do not smoke near the battery.
•Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do
not allow battery fluid to contact eyes,
skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. If con-
tact occurs, flush the affected area
immediately with water. Obtain medical
help immediately if eyes are affected.
NOTE
The life of the battery is shortened if it
becomes discharged repeatedly.
Maintenance
•Use a screw driver to open the caps or
cover and a flashlight to inspect the level.
•If necessary, add distilled water. The level
should never be above the indicator.
•The fluid level should be checked if the
battery has been recharged.
•After inspection, be sure the cap over each
battery cell or the cover is securely in
place.
•Check that the battery cables are correctly
connected and properly tightened.
•Never disconnect the battery when the
engine is running, or when the key is in the
ignition. This could damage the vehicle's
electrical system.
•The battery should be disconnected from
the vehicle when a battery charger is used
directly on the battery.
•To help keep the battery in good condition,
the vehicle should be driven for at least 15
minutes a week or connected to a charger
with an automatic charging function.
•If the battery is fully discharged a number
of times, this may shorten its service life.
Keeping the battery fully charged helps
prolong its service life.
•The service life of a battery is affected by
factors such as driving conditions and cli-
mate. Extreme cold may also further
decrease the battery’s starting capacity.
•Because the battery’s starting capacity
decreases with time, it may be necessary
to recharge it if the vehicle is not driven for
an extended period of time or if the vehicle
is usually only driven short distances.
CAUTION
•Always use distilled or deionized water
(battery water).
•Never fill above the level mark in the cell.
Changing
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Bulbs
headlights...........................312, 313, 314
introduction......................................... 312
license plate lights.............................. 316
specifications...................................... 317
trunk lighting....................................... 316
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 175
Capacity weight....................................... 283
Catalytic converter................................... 260
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 240
Cell phone voice control.......................... 248
Central locking system, introduction......... 52
Chains...................................................... 286
Check engine light..................................... 78
Check Engine warning light....................... 79
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 39
Child restraint systems.............................. 40
booster cushions.................................. 46
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 47
top tether anchors................................ 48
Child safety................................................ 37
booster cushions.................................. 46
child restraint systems.......................... 40
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42
Child safety locks...................................... 49
City Safety™............................................ 151
Climate system........................................ 200
air distribution............................. 196, 202
air vents.............................................. 197
Interior Air Quality System.................. 196
introduction......................................... 195
passenger compartment filter............ 196
refrigerant........................................... 195
Clock, setting............................................. 82
Cold weather driving................................ 256
Collision warning system.................157, 158
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 107
Conserving electrical current................... 255
Controls, center console.......................... 213
Convertible seats....................................... 44
Coolant............................................310, 347
Cooling system, general information....... 255Corner Traction Control........................... 130
Courtesy lighting........................................ 99
Crash event data......................................... 9
Crash mode............................................... 36
Cruise control..................................135, 136
adaptive.............................................. 137
Curb weight............................................. 283
Current, conserving................................. 255
D
Defroster.................................................. 200
Detachable key blade..........................57, 60
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 27, 28
Dome lighting............................................. 99
Door mirrors............................................. 105
Driver alert............................................... 165
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 254
Driving in cold weather............................ 256
Driving through water..............................255
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ECC.................................................200, 201
Economical driving.................................. 254
Electric parking brake.............................. 124
Electronic Climate Control.......198, 200, 201
air distribution table............................ 202
Interior Air Quality System.................. 201
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emergency starting.................................. 116
Emergency towing................................... 268
Emission inspection readiness................ 305
Engine
overheating........................................... 81
specifications...................................... 345
starting................................................ 113
switching off....................................... 116
Engine compartment overview................307
Engine Drag Control (EDC)......................130
Engine oil................................................. 346
checking............................................. 308
low pressure warning light.............. 79, 80
volumes.............................................. 346
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 115
Environment............................................... 12Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 262
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Federal Clean Air Act............................... 304
Flat tires
repairing with tire sealing system....... 288
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 335
placing correctly................................. 113
Fluid specifications.................................. 347
Fog lights
front/rear............................................... 97
Four C (active chassis system)................205
Front airbags.............................................. 23
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 27, 28
Front park assist..............................171, 173
Front seats...........................................86, 88
Fuel filler cap........................................... 260
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 259
Fuel level warning light.............................. 79
Fuel requirements............................ 257, 258
Fuel tank volume.....................................347Fuses...............................324, 325, 328, 331
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Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. 110
Gasoline requirements............................. 258
Gas tank volume...................................... 347
Gauges...................................................... 77
Geartronic................................................ 119
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 119
Generator warning light............................. 80
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 282
Grocery bag holder.................................. 263
Gross vehicle weight...............................283
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 98
HD digital radio........................................ 224
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 96
active high beams................................. 95
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Labels
list of................................................... 341
location of........................................... 340
LATCH anchors......................................... 47
Leather care............................................. 334
Lighting panel............................................ 93
Load anchoring eyelets...........................262
Loading the vehicle.......................... 262, 283
roof loads............................................ 264
Locking...................................................... 65
Locking the vehicle.................................... 55
Locks, child safety..................................... 49
Low beams................................................ 93
Low fuel level warning light........................ 79
Low oil pressure warning light................... 80
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Main instrument panel............................. 187
Maintenance............................................ 304
hoisting the vehicle............................. 305
performed by the owner.....................305Malfunction indicator light......................... 79
Media player (infotainment system)......... 231
Menu........................................................ 189
Messages in the instrument panel........... 187
Mirrors
defroster............................................. 106
power door......................................... 105
rearview, auto-dim function................ 106
retractable........................................... 105
vanity.................................................. 208
Moonroof................................................. 108
Motor oil
checking............................................. 308
volumes.............................................. 346
MY CAR................................................... 189
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Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor...................... 27, 28
Octane recommendations.......................258
Odometer, trip........................................... 82Oil
checking............................................. 308
volumes.............................................. 346
Oil quality................................................. 346
OK button................................................ 187
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 352
Overhead courtesy lighting........................ 99
Overheating, engine................................... 81
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 261
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 335
Park assist.......................................171, 173
Park Assist Camera................................. 175
Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 124
warning light......................................... 80
Parking lights............................................. 97
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 56
Polishing.................................................. 333