If the needle enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the engine,
switch the ignition off and determine the
cause once the engine has cooled down.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 182).
Note: Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been resolved.
Fuel Gauge
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much remains
in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary
slightly when your vehicle is moving or on
a gradient. The arrow adjacent to the fuel
pump symbol indicates on which side of
the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious. Some
lamps will illuminate when you start your
vehicle to make sure they work. If any
lamps remain on after starting your vehicle,
refer to the respective system warning
lamp for further information.
Note: Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp but do not display
when you start your vehicle.
Airbag - Front If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
a malfunction. Have the system checked
by your authorized dealer. Anti-Lock Braking System If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue
to have the normal braking system
(without ABS) unless the brake system
warning lamp is also illuminated. Have the
system checked by your authorized dealer.
Battery If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor
(If Equipped) It will illuminate when you switch
this feature off or in conjunction
with a message. See
Information Messages
(page 82).
Brake System It will illuminate when you
engage the parking brake with
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by your authorized
dealer.
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WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
may occur. It will take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by
your authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the
risk of personal injury. Cruise Control (If Equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch
this feature on. See
Using
Cruise Control (page 132).
Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb. See
Changing a Bulb
(page 189).
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 181).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt. See
Safety
Belt Minder (page 29). Fog Lamps - Front
(If Equipped) It will illuminate when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
High Beam It will illuminate when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
will flash when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Information
(If Equipped) It will illuminate when a new
message is stored in the
information display. It will be red
or amber in color depending on the severity
of the message and will remain on until the
cause of the message has been rectified.
See
Information Messages (page 82).
Low Fuel Level It will illuminate when the fuel
level is low or the fuel tank is
nearly empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It will illuminate when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check
your tire pressure as soon as possible.
It will also illuminate momentarily when
you switch the ignition on to confirm the
lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate
when you switch the ignition on, or begins
to flash at any time, have the system
checked by your authorized dealer.
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Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to doso and switch the ignition off. Have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Red
Electrical system over-
voltage
Stop safely
Displays to warn of a low battery condition.Turn off all unnecessary electrical
accessories. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Amber
Battery low
See manual
Doors Open Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Vehicle is moving. Stop your vehicle as soonas safely possible and close.
Red
Driver door ajar
Vehicle is moving. Stop your vehicle as soonas safely possible and close.
Red
Driver side rear door ajar
Vehicle is moving. Stop your vehicle as soonas safely possible and close.
Red
Passenger door ajar
Vehicle is moving. Stop your vehicle as soonas safely possible and close.
Red
Passenger side rear door
ajar
Vehicle is moving. Stop your vehicle as soonas safely possible and close.
Red
Hood open
Vehicle is moving. Stop your vehicle as soonas safely possible and close.
Red
Rear load compartment
door ajar
Vehicle is moving. Stop your vehicle as soonas safely possible and close.
Red
Emergency rear door ajar
Vehicle not moving. Close.
-
Driver door ajar
Vehicle not moving. Close.
-
Driver side rear door ajar
Vehicle not moving. Close.
-
Passenger door ajar
Vehicle not moving. Close.
-
Passenger side rear door
ajar
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Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Vehicle not moving. Close.
-
Hood open
Vehicle not moving. Close.
-
Rear load compartment
door ajar
Vehicle not moving. Close.
-
Emergency rear door ajar
Engine Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Have your vehicle checked by an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Amber
Engine fault
Service now
Displays when the engine temperature is
too high. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, switch the ignition off andallow the engine to cool. If the problem
persists, have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer as soon as possible. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 182).
Red
High engine temperature
Stop safely
Hill Start Assist Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Displays when hill start assist is not avail-able. Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
See
Hill Start Assist (page 123).
Amber
Hill start assist not avail-
able
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Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)
The head restraints may have a tilting
feature for extra comfort. To tilt the head
restraint, do the following:
1. Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving or riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward
your head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, un-tilted
position.
MANUAL SEATS WARNINGS
Do not adjust the driver seat or
seatback when your vehicle is
moving. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death. Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seatback before returning
it to the original position. Pull on the
seatback to make sure that it has fully
latched after returning the seatback to its
original position. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous if you stop suddenly or
have a crash. Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward
WARNING
Rock the seat backward and forward
after releasing the lever to make sure
that it is fully engaged in its catch. An
unlatched seat can be dangerous in a crash
and could result in serious personal injury
or death. Adjusting the Lumbar Support (If
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WARNINGS
Do not use the bench seats as a bed
when your vehicle is moving. Failure
to follow this warning could result in
serious personal injury or death. When folding or unfolding the seats
take care not to get your fingers
caught between the seatback and
seat frame. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury. Do not place objects on a folded
seat. Hard objects may become
projectiles in a crash or sudden stop,
which may increase the risk of serious
personal injury. Note:
Fully lower the head restraint when
folding the seats. See Head Restraints
(page 96). Vehicles With Five Seats
Folding the Seat Forward
1. Pull the strap on the side of the
seatback.
2. Fold the seatback forward.
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CUP HOLDERS
WARNINGS
Do not place hot drinks in the cup
holders when your vehicle is moving.
Make sure that cups placed in the
holders do not obstruct your vision
while driving.
CENTER CONSOLE
Stow items in the cupholder carefully as
items may become loose during hard
braking, acceleration or collisions, including
hot drinks which may spill.
Available console features include:
Cupholder
A
Storage compartment with
auxiliary input jack and USB port
B
Auxiliary power point
C OVERHEAD CONSOLE -
VEHICLES BUILT UP TO: 20-10-
2013 WARNING
Do not place heavy objects in the
storage compartment. Heavy objects
may become projectiles in a crash or
sudden stop, which may increase the risk
of serious injury. OVERHEAD CONSOLE -
VEHICLES BUILT FROM: 21-10-
2013
WARNING
Do not place heavy objects in the
storage compartment. Heavy objects
may become projectiles in a crash or
sudden stop, which may increase the risk
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Extended idling at high engine
speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or
other damage. Do not park, idle or drive your vehicle
on dry grass or other dry ground
cover. The emission system heats up
the engine compartment and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire. Do not start the engine in a closed
garage or in other enclosed areas.
Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start the
engine. If you smell exhaust fumes inside
your vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer
immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if
you smell exhaust fumes. If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for approximately 5 miles
(8 kilometers) after you reconnect it. This
is because the engine management system
must realign itself with the engine. You can
disregard any unusual driving
characteristics during this period.
The powertrain control system meets all
Canadian interference-causing equipment
standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field or radio noise.
When you start the engine, avoid pressing
the accelerator pedal before and during
operation. Only use the accelerator pedal
when you have difficulty starting the
engine. IGNITION SWITCH
0 (off) - The ignition is off.
Note: When you switch the ignition off and
leave your vehicle, do not leave your key in
the ignition. This could cause your vehicle
battery to lose charge.
Note: To switch the engine off when your
vehicle is moving, move the transmission
selector lever to position
N. Use the brakes
to bring the vehicle to a safe stop. After your
vehicle has stopped, switch the engine off
and move the transmission selector lever to
position
P. Turn the key to position 0 or I.
I
(accessory) - Allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to operate
while the engine is not running.
Note: Do not leave the ignition key in this
position for too long. This could cause your
vehicle battery to lose charge.
II
(on) - All electrical circuits operational.
Warning lamps and indicators are
illuminated.
III
(start) - cranks the engine. Release the
key as soon as the engine starts.
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