09 Maintenance and specifications
Hood and engine compartment09
315 Opening and closing the hood
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Pull the lever located under the left side of
the dash to release the hood lock.
Lift the hood slightly. Press the release
control (located under the right front edge
of the hood) to the left, and lift the hood.
WARNING
Check that the hood locks properly when
closed.
Engine compartment, overview
Coolant expansion tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Dipstick-engine oil
Filler cap-engine oil
Cover over brake fluid reservoir
Battery
Relay/fuse box
Washer fluid reservoir
The appearance of the engine compartment
may vary depending on engine model.
WARNING
The cooling fan (located at the front of the
engine compartment, behind the radiator)
may start or continue to operate (for up to
6 minutes) after the engine has been
switched off.
WARNING
Before performing any operations in the
engine compartment, the ignition should
always be completely switched off (in mode
0, see page 83) and there should be no
remote keys in the passenger compartment.
The gear selector should be in the P (park)
position. If the engine has been running,
wait until it has cooled before touching any
components in the engine compartment.
The distributor ignition system operates at
very high voltages. Special safety precau-
tions must be followed to prevent injury.
Always turn the ignition off when:
•Replacing distributor ignition compo-
nents e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
•Do not touch any part of the distributor
ignition system while the engine is run-
ning. This may result in unintended
movements and body injury.
09 Maintenance and specifications
Battery09
331
WARNING
Connect and disconnect the positive and
negative cables in the correct sequence.
RemovalSwitch off the ignition, remove the remote key
from the ignition slot and wait at least 5 minutes
before disconnecting the battery so that allinformation in the vehicle's electrical system
can be stored in the control modules.
Open the clips on the front cover and
remove the cover.
Release the rubber molding so that the rear
cover is free.
Remove the rear cover by pulling it away.
Detach the black negative cable.
Detach the red positive cable
Detach the ventilation hose from the
battery
Loosen the screw holding the battery
clamp.
Move the battery to the side and lift it up.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Installation1. Lower the battery into the battery box.
2. Move the battery inward and to the side
until it reaches the rear edge of the box.
3. Tighten the clamp that secures the battery.
4. Connect the ventilation hose.
> Be sure that it is correctly connected to
the battery and the vent in the vehicle's
body.
5. Connect the red positive cable.
6. Connect the black negative cable.
7. Press in the rear cover. (See Removal).
8. Reinstall the molding. (See Removal).
9. Reinstall the front cover and secure it with
the clips. (See Removal).
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 205
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 120
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system.............................202
Active high beams..................................... 93
Active yaw control................................... 128
Adaptive brake lights............................... 119
Adaptive cruise control.................... 134, 136
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................26, 27
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 32
side impact........................................... 30
Air conditioning........................................ 196
Air distribution.......................................... 192
Air distribution table................................. 198
Air vents................................................... 193
All Wheel Drive......................................... 118Anti-freeze.......................................266, 318
Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 76
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 120
Approach lighting................................55, 98
Audio system
AUX/USB sockets............................... 234
Bluetooth Ÿ devices............................. 237
Bluetooth Ÿ hands-free system........... 239
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 237
getting started.................................... 211
HD digital radio................................... 223
introduction......................................... 210
media player....................................... 230
overview.............................................. 210
radio functions.................................... 221
Rear seat entertainment..................... 251
SiriusXM
E satellite radio.................... 225
sound settings.................................... 216
steering wheel keypad........................ 212
voice control....................................... 247
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 104
Automatic locking retractor....................... 37
Automatic transmission
Geartronic........................................... 117
general description.....................116, 117oil........................................................ 354
shiftlock override................................ 118
Axle weight.............................................. 293
B
Battery
changing..................................... 330, 331
maintenance....................................... 330
remote key, replacing........................... 58
specifications...................................... 355
warning symbols................................. 329
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 176, 177, 178
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 239
Booster cushions....................................... 45
Brake lights.............................................. 119
Brake system
ABS..................................................... 120
Brake pad inspection.......................... 119
checking fluid level............................. 318
emergency brake assistance.............. 120
fluid..................................................... 354
general information............................. 119
warning light......................................... 78
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E
ECC.........................................194, 196, 197
Economical driving.................................. 264
Electric parking brake.............................. 122
Electronic Climate Control.......194, 196, 197
air distribution table............................ 198
Interior Air Quality System.................. 197
ventilated seats................................... 194
Emergency locking retractor...................... 37
Emergency starting.................................. 114
Emergency towing................................... 278
Emission inspection readiness................ 313
Engine
overheating........................................... 79
specifications...................................... 352
starting................................................ 111
switching off....................................... 114
Engine compartment overview................315
Engine oil................................................. 353
checking............................................. 316
low pressure warning light.............. 77, 78
volumes.............................................. 354
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 113
Environment............................................... 12Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 272
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 312
Flat tires
repairing with tire sealing system....... 298
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 343
placing correctly................................. 111
Fluid specifications.................................. 354
Fog lights
front/rear......................................... 95, 96
Four C (active chassis system)................202
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front fog lights........................................... 95
Front park assist..............................168, 170
Front seats...........................................84, 86
heated................................................. 194
Fuel filler cap........................................... 270
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 269
Fuel level warning light.............................. 77Fuel requirements............................ 267, 268
Fuel tank volume.....................................354
Fuses............................... 332, 333, 336, 339G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. 108
Gasoline requirements............................. 268
Gas tank volume...................................... 354
Gauges...................................................... 75
Geartronic................................................ 117
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 117
Generator warning light............................. 78
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 292
Grocery bag holder.................................. 273
Gross vehicle weight...............................293
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 96
HD digital radio........................................ 223
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Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 94
active high beams................................. 93
changing bulbs...........................321, 322
high/low beams.................................... 91
high beam flash.................................... 92
tunnel detection.................................... 94
Headlight washers................................... 100
Headphones............................................ 252
Head restraints, rear seat.......................... 87
Heated front seats................................... 194
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 271
Heated rear seats.................................... 195
High beams................................................ 91
active.................................................... 93
indicator light........................................ 77
Hoisting the vehicle.................................313
HomeLink
® Wireless Control System...... 108
Home safe lighting..................................... 98
Hood, opening/closing............................315
Horn........................................................... 90
I
Ignition modes........................................... 82
Immobilizer................................................ 54
Important information.................................. 6
Indicator lights.........................75, 76, 77, 78
Infant seats................................................ 41
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 32
Inflation pressure..................................... 287
Inflation pressure table............................289
Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 356
Information lights.....................75, 76, 77, 78
Information symbol.................................... 77
Infotainment
Menu navigation................................. 214
Infotainment system................................ 210
AUX/USB sockets............................... 234
Bluetooth
Ÿ devices............................. 237
Bluetooth® hands-free system........... 239
getting started.................................... 211
media player....................................... 230
menus.........................................211, 214
radio functions.................................... 221
rear seat entertainment....................... 251rear seat entertainment system, remote
control................................................. 260
sound settings.................................... 216
voice control....................................... 247
Inspection readiness................................ 313
Instrument lighting..................................... 91
Instrument overview............................74, 75
Instrument panel...................................... 183
Interior Air Quality System....................... 192
Interior lighting..................................... 97, 98
iPod Ÿ connector (audio system)............. 234
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 46
J
Jack
attaching.............................................304
location of........................................... 304
Jump starting........................................... 114
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Parking lights............................................. 95
changing bulbs................................... 323
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 56
Polishing.................................................. 341
Power front seat
memory function................................... 85
with keyless drive................................. 86
Power mirrors.......................................... 103
defroster............................................. 104
Power moonroof...................................... 106
Power steering
fluid..................................................... 319
speed-dependent............................... 202
Power steering fluid................................. 354
Power windows....................................... 101
laminated glass................................... 102
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 20
Private locking........................................... 60
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING. . 114, 331, 355R
Radio
SiriusXM
E satellite radio.................... 225
Radio functions........................................ 221
HD digital radio................................... 223
Rain sensor................................................ 99
Rear fog light............................................. 96
Rear park assist............................... 168, 170
Rear seat entertainment..........................251
Rear seat entertainment (option)
headphones........................................252
menus................................................. 257
remote control.................................... 260
Rear seats
center head restraint............................. 87
folding................................................... 87
heated................................................. 195
Rearview mirror
auto-dim function............................... 104
compass............................................. 105
Rear window defroster............................104
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 38
Refrigerant............................................... 354Refueling..........................................267, 268
fuel filler cap....................................... 270
fuel filler door...................................... 269
fuel tank volume.................................354
Registering child restraints........................ 38
Remote control........................................ 260
private locking...................................... 60
replacing batteries.............................. 261
Remote key................................................ 52
approach lighting.................................. 55
immobilizer........................................... 54
key blade..................................52, 57, 60
locking the vehicle................................ 55
Personal Car Communicator..........55, 56
replacing the battery............................. 58
unlocking the vehicle............................ 55
Remote key/PCC
common functions................................ 55
Reporting safety defects............................ 17
Roadside Assistance............................... 359
Road sign information (RSI)..................... 130
Roof loads............................................... 274
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S
Safety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting........................... 17
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 19
Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 37
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 18
pretensioners........................................ 18
reminder................................................ 18
reminder warning light.......................... 78
securing child restraint systems 41, 43, 45
unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 20
using.....................................................18
Seats, front..........................................84, 85
Sensus.....................................................182
Shiftlock....................................................... 9
override............................................... 118
Side door mirrors..................................... 103
Side impact airbags................................... 30
Side marker lights, changing bulbs......... 323
Sign information (RSI).............................. 130SiriusXM
E satellite radio......................... 225
Snow chains............................................ 296
Snow tires................................................ 296
Spare tire................................................. 297
Speed-dependent steering...................... 202
Spin control............................................. 128
SRS............................................................ 21
Stability system...............................128, 129
indicator light........................................ 77
Starting the engine..................................111
remote start........................................ 113
with keyless drive...............................111
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................35
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 54
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 90
horn....................................................... 90
keypad.................................. 90, 185, 212
Stone chips, touching up......................... 343
Storage spaces........................................ 203
Studded tires........................................... 296
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 106
Sun shade................................................ 102Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
warning light......................................... 78
Symbols, overview................................... 356
T
Temporary spare tire............................... 297
Three-way catalytic converter................. 270
Tire designations.....................................290
Tire inflation pressure..............................289
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....307, 308
indicator light........................................ 77
Tires.........................................................284
age...................................................... 284
changing from summer to winter........ 285
glossary of terms................................ 292
improving economy............................ 285
inflation pressure................................ 287
inflation pressure table.......................289
load ratings......................................... 288
rotation............................................... 284
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 309
snow...................................................296
spare................................................... 297
specifications...................................... 288
speed ratings...................................... 288