09 Maintenance and specifications
Hood and engine compartment09
325 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. An infor-
mation symbol will illuminate when the
hood is open.
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 reservoirThe 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 85) 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
341
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........................................ 210
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 125
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system.............................207
Active high beams..................................... 96
Active yaw control................................... 134
Adaptive brake lights............................... 124
Adaptive cruise control.................... 140, 142
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................26, 27
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 32
side impact........................................... 30
Air conditioning........................................ 202
Air distribution.......................................... 198
Air distribution table................................. 204
Air vents................................................... 199
All Wheel Drive......................................... 123Anti-freeze.......................................270, 328
Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 78
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 125
Approach lighting..............................59, 101
Audio system
AUX/USB sockets............................... 238
Bluetooth Ÿ devices............................. 241
Bluetooth Ÿ hands-free system........... 243
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 241
getting started.................................... 215
HD digital radio................................... 227
introduction......................................... 214
media player....................................... 234
overview.............................................. 214
radio functions.................................... 225
Rear seat entertainment..................... 255
SiriusXM
E satellite radio.................... 229
sound settings.................................... 220
steering wheel keypad........................ 216
voice control....................................... 251
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 108
Automatic locking retractor....................... 38
Automatic transmission
Geartronic........................................... 122
general description.....................121, 122oil........................................................ 364
shiftlock override................................ 123
Axle weight.............................................. 301
B
Battery
changing..................................... 340, 341
maintenance....................................... 340
remote key, replacing........................... 62
specifications...................................... 365
warning symbols................................. 339
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 182, 183, 184
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 243
Booster cushion, integrated...................... 49
Booster cushions....................................... 46
Brake lights.............................................. 124
Brake system
ABS..................................................... 125
Brake pad inspection.......................... 124
checking fluid level............................. 328
emergency brake assistance.............. 125
fluid..................................................... 364
general information............................. 124
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Door mirrors............................................. 107
Driver alert............................................... 168
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 268
Driving in cold weather............................ 270
Driving through water..............................269
E
ECC.................................................202, 203
Economical driving.................................. 268
Electric parking brake.............................. 127
Electronic Climate Control.......200, 202, 203
air distribution table............................ 204
Interior Air Quality System.................. 203
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emergency starting.................................. 119
Emergency towing................................... 286
Emission inspection readiness................ 323
Engine
overheating........................................... 81
specifications...................................... 362
starting................................................ 116
switching off....................................... 119Engine compartment overview................325
Engine Drag Control (EDC)......................134
Engine oil................................................. 363
checking............................................. 326
low pressure warning light.............. 79, 80
volumes.............................................. 363
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 118
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 278
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 322
Flat tires
repairing with tire sealing system....... 306
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 353
placing correctly................................. 116
Fluid specifications.................................. 364
Fog lights
front/rear............................................... 98
rear...................................................... 334
Four C (active chassis system)................207Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front park assist.............................. 174, 176
Front seats...........................................86, 88
Fuel filler cap........................................... 274
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 273
Fuel level warning light.............................. 79
Fuel requirements............................ 271, 272
Fuel tank volume.....................................364
Fuses............................... 342, 343, 346, 349
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. 113
Gasoline requirements............................. 272
Gas tank volume...................................... 364
Gauges...................................................... 77
Geartronic................................................ 122
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 122
Generator warning light............................. 80
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 300
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Grocery bag holder.................................. 278
Gross vehicle weight...............................301
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 99
HD digital radio........................................ 227
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 97
active high beams................................. 96
changing bulbs...........................331, 332
high/low beams.................................... 94
high beam flash.................................... 95
tunnel detection.................................... 97
Headlight washers................................... 103
Headphones............................................ 256
Head restraints, rear seat....................89, 90
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 275
Heated rear seats.................................... 201
High beams................................................ 94
active.................................................... 96
indicator light........................................ 79
Hill Descent Control................................. 130
Hoisting the vehicle.................................323HomeLink
® Wireless Control System...... 113
Home safe lighting........................... 100, 101
Hood, opening/closing............................325
Horn........................................................... 93
I
Ignition modes........................................... 84
Immobilizer................................................ 58
Important information.................................. 6
Indicator lights.........................77, 78, 79, 80
Infant seats................................................ 42
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 32
Inflation pressure..................................... 295
Inflation pressure table............................297
Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 366
Information lights.....................77, 78, 79, 80
Information symbol.................................... 79
Infotainment
Menu navigation................................. 218
Infotainment system................................ 214
AUX/USB sockets............................... 238Bluetooth
Ÿ devices............................. 241
Bluetooth® hands-free system........... 243
getting started.................................... 215
media player....................................... 234
menus.........................................215, 218
radio functions.................................... 225
rear seat entertainment....................... 255
rear seat entertainment system, remote
control................................................. 264
sound settings.................................... 220
voice control....................................... 251
Inspection readiness................................ 323
Instrument lighting..................................... 94
Instrument overview............................76, 77
Instrument panel...................................... 189
Integrated two-stage booster cushion...... 49
Interior Air Quality System....................... 198
Interior lighting......................................... 100
iPod Ÿ connector (audio system)............. 238
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 47
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Overhead courtesy lighting...................... 100
Overheating, engine................................... 81
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 275
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 354
Park assist.......................................174, 176
Park Assist Camera................................. 178
Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 127
warning light......................................... 80
Parking lights............................................. 98
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 60
Polishing.................................................. 351
Power front seat
memory function................................... 87
with keyless drive................................. 88
Power mirrors.......................................... 107
defroster............................................. 108
Power steering
fluid..................................................... 329
speed-dependent............................... 207Power steering fluid................................. 364
Power tailgate.......................................... 276
Power windows....................................... 105
laminated glass................................... 106
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 20
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING. . 119, 341, 365
R
Radio
SiriusXM
E satellite radio.................... 229
Radio functions........................................ 225
HD digital radio................................... 227
Rain sensor.............................................. 102
Rear fog light..................................... 98, 334
Rear park assist............................... 174, 176
Rear seat entertainment..........................255
Rear seat entertainment (option)
headphones........................................256
menus................................................. 261
remote control.................................... 264
Rear seat head restraints........................... 90Rear seats
center head restraint............................. 89
folding................................................... 89
heated................................................. 201
Rearview mirror
auto-dim function............................... 108
compass............................................. 109
Rear window defroster............................108
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 39
Refrigerant............................................... 364
Refueling..........................................271, 272
fuel filler cap....................................... 274
fuel filler door...................................... 273
fuel tank volume.................................364
Registering child restraints........................ 39
Remote control........................................ 264
replacing batteries.............................. 265
Remote key................................................ 56
approach lighting.................................. 59
immobilizer........................................... 58
key blade........................................ 56, 61
locking the vehicle................................ 59
Personal Car Communicator..........59, 60
replacing the battery............................. 62
unlocking the vehicle............................ 59
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Remote key/PCC
common functions................................ 59
Reporting safety defects............................ 17
Roadside Assistance............................... 369
Road sign information (RSI)..................... 136
Rollover Protection System (ROPS).......... 35
Roll Stability Control (RSC)........................ 35
Roof loads............................................... 279
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting........................... 17
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 19
Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 38
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 18
pretensioners........................................ 18
reminder................................................ 18
reminder warning light.......................... 80
securing child restraint systems 42, 44, 46
unbuckling............................................ 18use during pregnancy........................... 20
using.....................................................18
Seats, front.......................................... 86, 87
Sensus.....................................................188
Shiftlock....................................................... 9
override............................................... 123
Side door mirrors..................................... 107
Side impact airbags................................... 30
Side marker lights, changing bulbs......... 333
Sign information (RSI).............................. 136
SiriusXM
E satellite radio......................... 229
Snow chains............................................ 304
Snow tires................................................ 304
Spare tire................................................. 305
Speed-dependent steering...................... 207
Spin control............................................. 134
SRS............................................................ 21
Stability system...............................134, 135
Engine Drag Control (EDC).................134
indicator light........................................ 79
Starting the engine..................................116
remote start........................................ 118
with keyless drive...............................116Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................36
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 58
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 280
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 93
horn....................................................... 93
keypad.................................. 93, 191, 216
Stone chips, touching up......................... 354
Storage spaces........................................ 208
Studded tires........................................... 304
Sunroof
laminated panoramic roof................... 110
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
warning light......................................... 80
Symbols, overview................................... 366
T
Tailgate
driving with it open.............................268
locking/unlocking.................................. 68
opening manually................................. 69