
5-14
Driving your vehicle
The indicator in the instrument clus-
ter displays the shift lever position
when the ignition switch is in the ONposition.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into P (Park).
To shift from P (Park), you must
depress firmly on the brake pedal
and make sure your foot is off the
accelerator pedal.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot shift the lever out of P
(Park), see “Shift-Lock Release” onpage 5-17.
The shift lever must be in P (Park)
before turning the engine off.
Shifting into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion may
cause you to lose control of
the vehicle.
After the vehicle has stopped,
always make sure the shift
lever is in P (Park), apply the
parking brake, and turn the
engine off.
Do not use the P (Park) posi- tion in place of the parking
brake.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death:
ALWAYS check the surround-
ing areas near your vehicle for
people, especially children,
before shifting a vehicle into
D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position, then set the parking
brake, and place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-
tion. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occurif these precautions are not
followed.
WARNING

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What to do in an emergency
Changing tires Follow these steps to change your
vehicle’s tire:
1.Park on a level, firm surface.
2.Move the shift lever into P (Park),apply the parking brake, and place
the ignition switch in theLOCK/OFF position.
3.Press the hazard warning flasher button.
4.Remove the wheel lug nut wrench, jack, jack handle, and spare tire
from the vehicle.
5.Block both the front and rear of the tire diagonally opposite of the tire
you are changing.
A vehicle can slip or roll off of a
jack causing serious injury or
death to you or those nearby.
Take the following safety pre-cautions:
NEVER place any portion of
your body under a vehicle that
is supported by a jack.
NEVER attempt to change a tire in the lane of traffic.
ALWAYS move the vehicle
completely off the road on
level, firm ground away from
traffic before trying to change
a tire. If you cannot find a
level, firm place off the road,
call a towing service for assis-
tance.
Be sure to use the jack pro-
vided with the vehicle.
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WARNING
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ALWAYS place the jack on the
designated jacking positions
on the vehicle and NEVER on
the bumpers or any other part
of the vehicle.
Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the
jack.
Do not allow anyone to remain
in the vehicle while it is on the
jack.
Keep children away from the
road and the vehicle.

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Accessing your vehicle .....................................................3-3Remote key...................................................................3-3
Remote key precautions ...............................................3-5
Smart key......................................................................3-6
Smart key precautions ................................................3-10
Immobilizer System....................................................3-11
Active ECO system.........................................................5-44
Air bag warning labels ....................................................2-69
Air bags ...........................................................................2-47 Where are the air bags? ..............................................2-49
How does the air bags system operate? .....................2-52
What to expect after an air bag inflates .....................2-56
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .....................2-57
Do not install a child restraint on the front passenger seat ...........................................................2-62
Why didn't my air bag go off in a collision ...............2-62
SRS Care ....................................................................2-67
Additional safety precautions .....................................2-68
Air bag warning labels ...............................................2-69
Air cleaner.......................................................................7-36
Airconditioning system
Manual climate control system ..................................3-98
Automatic climate control system............................3-103
All wheel drive (AWD) ..................................................5-21
Antenna .............................................................................4-2
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .......................................5-32 Appearance care..............................................................7-83
Exterior care ...............................................................7-83
Interior care ................................................................7-88
Ashtray ..........................................................................3-118
Audio system ....................................................................4-2 Antenna ........................................................................4-2
Steering wheel audio control........................................4-3
Aux, USB and iPod port ..............................................4-3
Auto light position ..........................................................3-80
Automatic climate control system ................................3-102 Automatic heating and air conditioning ...................3-103
Manual heating and air conditioning .......................3-104
Air conditioning........................................................3-111
Automatic transaxle ........................................................5-13
Sports mode ................................................................5-16
Shift lock system ........................................................5-17
Aux, USB and iPod port ...................................................4-3
Battery .............................................................................7-43
Battery saver function .....................................................3-81
Before driving ...................................................................5-3
BlueLink center...............................................................3-46
Brake fluid ......................................................................7-32
Brake system ...................................................................5-28 Power brakes ..............................................................5-28
Parking brake (Manual)..............................................5-29
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................5-32
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..............................5-35
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ........................5-38
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ...................................5-40
Downhill brake control (DBC) ..................................5-41
Bulb replacement ............................................................7-74
Bulb wattage .....................................................................8-2
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ..................5-8
California perchlorate notice ..........................................7-94
Care Tire care ......................................................................7-47
Exterior care ...............................................................7-83
Interior care ................................................................7-88
Cargo security screen ....................................................3-123
CD player ........................................................................4-16
Center console storage ..................................................3-116
Central door lock switch .................................................3-16
Chains Tire chains ..................................................................5-56
Changing a Tire with TPMS ...........................................6-13
Changing tires .................................................................6-16
Check tire inflation pressure ...........................................7-49
Checking the engine oil lever .........................................7-27
Child restraint system (CRS) ..........................................2-36
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS).................2-37
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................2-39 Child-protector rear door lock ........................................3-18
Cigarette lighter ............................................................3-118
Climate control air filter ...............................................3-101
Climate control air filter .................................................7-38
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................3-20
Compact spare tire replacement .....................................7-52
Compass with Electric chromic mirror...........................3-46
Consumer information ......................................................8-8
Coolant ............................................................................7-29
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ...................................7-29
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-90
Cruise control system .....................................................5-47
Cup holder .....................................................................3-119
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination.3-21
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................3-20
Day/night rearview mirror ..............................................3-44
Daytime running light .....................................................3-80
Defogging (Windshield)................................................3-112
Defroster (Rear window) ................................................3-91
Front windshield defroster .........................................3-92
Defrosting (Windshield)................................................3-112
Digital clcok..................................................................3-121
Dimensions .......................................................................8-2
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ....3-21
Displays, see instrument cluster .....................................3-20
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Do not install a child restraint on the frontpassenger seat ...............................................................2-62
Door locks .......................................................................3-13 Central door lock switch ............................................3-16
Child-protector rear door lock....................................3-18
Downhill brake control (DBC) .......................................5-41
Drinks holders, see cup holders ....................................3-119
Driver selectable steering mode .....................................3-41
Driving assist system ......................................................5-44 Active ECO system ....................................................5-44
Rear view camera .......................................................5-45
Driving at night ...............................................................5-52
Driving in flooded areas .................................................5-54
Driving in the rain...........................................................5-53
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ......................................3-45
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with compass ...............3-46
Electric power steering ...................................................3-40
Electronic stability control (ESC)...................................5-35
Emergency towing ..........................................................6-23
Emission control system .................................................7-90 Crankcase emission control system ...........................7-90
Evaporative emission control System ........................7-90
Exhaust emission control system ...............................7-91
Engine compartment..................................................1-6, 7-3
Engine coolant ................................................................7-29
Engine Coolant Temperature gauge................................3-22 Engine number ..................................................................8-7
Engine oil ........................................................................7-27
Engine start/stop button ....................................................5-8
Evaporative emission control System.............................7-90
Exhaust emission control system....................................7-91
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items.................7-24
Exterior care....................................................................7-83
Exterior overview .............................................................1-2
Flat tire (with spare tire) .................................................6-15
Jack and tools .............................................................6-15
Floor mat anchor(s).......................................................3-122
Fluid Brake fluid ..................................................................7-32
Washer fluid ...............................................................7-34
Fog light (front) ..............................................................3-83
Folding the outside rearview mirror ...............................3-62
Front lamp .......................................................................3-85
Front seat...........................................................................2-6
Front windshield defroster ..............................................3-92
Fuel filler door ................................................................3-76
Fuel Gauge ......................................................................3-23
Fuel requirements .............................................................F-7
Fuses ...............................................................................7-63
Instrument panel fuse .................................................7-64
Memory fuse ..............................................................7-65
Main fuse ....................................................................7-66
Multi fuse ...................................................................7-67
Fuse/relay panel description .......................................7-68
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