11. Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) OFF Indicator Light (for
versions/markets, where provided)This light indicates the
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) is off.
12. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
13. Fuel Door Reminder The arrow in this symbol is
a reminder that the Fuel
Filler Door is located on the
left side of the vehicle.
14. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in
the fuel tank when the ignition switch
is in the ON/RUN position.
15. Air Bag Warning Light
This light will turn on for
four to eight seconds as a
bulb check when the igni-
tion switch is first turned to
ON/RUN. If the light is either not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system in-
spected at an authorized dealer as
soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant
Restraints” in “Things To Know Be-
fore Starting Your Vehicle” for further
information.
16. Shift Lever Indicator
The Shift Lever Indicator is self-
contained within the instrument clus-
ter. It displays the gear position of the
automatic transmission.
NOTE:
You must apply the brakes be-
fore shifting from PARK.
The highest available transmis- sion gear is displayed in the
lower right corner of the Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (EVIC) whenever the Elec-
tronic Range Select (ERS)
feature is active. Use the +/- se-
lector on the shift lever to acti-
vate ERS (for versions/markets,
where provided). Refer to “Auto-
matic Transmission” in “Start-
ing And Operating” for further
information. 17. Vehicle Security Light (for
versions/markets, where provided)
This light will flash at a fast
rate for approximately 15
seconds, when the vehicle
security alarm is arming,
and then will flash slowly until the
vehicle is disarmed.
18. Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various
brake functions, including
brake fluid level and parking brake
application. If the brake light turns on
it may indicate that the parking brake
is applied, that the brake fluid level is
low, or that there is a problem with the
anti-lock brake system reservoir.
If the light remains on when the park-
ing brake has been disengaged, and
the fluid level is at the full mark on the
master cylinder reservoir, it indicates
a possible brake hydraulic system
malfunction or that a problem with
the Brake Booster has been detected
by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
/ Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system. In this case, the light will re-
main on until the condition has been
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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING PROCEDURES..................231
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .............231
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ (for versions/markets, where provided) ...................... .232
NORMAL STARTING — GASOLINE ENGINE . .232
EXTREME COLD WEATHER (BELOW 29°C). .233
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START ..............233
AFTER STARTING ..................... .234
NORMAL STARTING – DIESEL ENGINE .....234
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ...............236
KEY IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK .........237
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM ............................ .237
SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . .237
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES ..........242
ACCELERATION ....................... .242
TRACTION ........................... .242
DRIVING THROUGH WATER ...............243
FLOWING/RISING WATER ................243
SHALLOW STANDING WATER .............243
POWER STEERING ...................... .244
POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK .........245
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WARNING!(Continued)
Overfilling the brake fluid reser-voir can result in spilling brake
fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire.
Brake fluid can also damage
painted and vinyl surfaces, care
should be taken to avoid its con-
tact with these surfaces.
Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake
fluid. Brake seal components
could be damaged, causing par-
tial or complete brake failure.
This could result in an accident.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper trans-
mission fluid to ensure optimum
transmission performance and life.
Use only the manufacturer's specified
transmission fluid. Refer to “Fluids,
Lubricants and Genuine Parts” in this
section for fluid specifications. It is
important to maintain the transmis-
sion fluid at the correct level using the recommended fluid. No chemical
flushes should be used in any trans-
mission; only the approved lubricant
should be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other
than the manufacturer’s recom-
mended fluid may cause deteriora-
tion in transmission shift quality
and/or torque converter shudder,
and will require more frequent fluid
and filter changes. Refer to “Fluids,
Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
this section for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recom-
mends against using any special addi-
tives in the transmission.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
is an engineered product and its per-
formance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not
add any fluid additives to the trans-
mission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid leaks. Avoid using
transmission sealers as they may ad-
versely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your
transmission as the chemicals can
damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered
by the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory
and does not require adjustment un-
der normal operating conditions.
Routine fluid level checks are not re-
quired, therefore the transmission
filler tube is capped and no dipstick is
provided. Your authorized dealer can
check your transmission fluid level
using a special service dipstick. If you
notice fluid leakage or transmission
malfunction, visit your authorized
dealer immediately to have the trans-
mission fluid level checked. Operating
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Thousands Of Kilometers 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indi-
cators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passen-
ger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warn-
ing lights, etc.).
Check operation of windshield washer system and adjust jets if
necessary.
Check windshield/rear window wiper blade position/wear.
Check cleanliness of hood and tailgate locks and cleanliness
and lubrication of linkages.
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes),
rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.).
Check conditions and wear of front disc brake pads.
Check conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads.
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes, windshield
washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.).
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt/s.
Check exhaust gas emissions.
Check engine management system operation (via diagnostic
socket).
Adjust parking brake shoes as necessary.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. (*)
Replace spark plugs. (***)
Replace air filter cartridge.
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Thousands Of Kilometers 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months).
Replace pollen filter.
(*) Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) at 96 km or 48
months if using your vehicle for any of
the following: city driving, short (less
than 7-8 km) and repeated journeys,
or frequent trailer or caravan towing
(**) The oil and oil filter replacement
must be carried out when indicated by
a warning light or message on the
instrument panel, or in any case every
12 months.
(***) The spark plug change in Km
based only monthly intervals do not
apply.
Periodic Checks
Every 1,000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and, if necessary, restore:
engine coolant;
brake fluid;
power steering fluid;
windshield washer fluid level; power steering fluid;
tire inflation pressure and
condition;
operation of lighting system (head- lights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of windshield washer/ wiper system and positioning/wear
of windshield/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if
required, the engine oil level and au-
tomatic transmission fluid level (four-
speed automatic only).
Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads; short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long distances at low speeds or long pe-
riods of idleness.
You should perform the following in-
spections more frequently than shown
on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condi- tions and wear;
check cleanliness of hood and trunk locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;
visually inspect conditions of: en- gine, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves -
bushes - etc.);
check battery charge and battery fluid level (electrolyte);
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Thousands Of Kilometers 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels
(brakes, windshield washer, battery, engine cool-
ant, etc.).
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive
belt/s.
Check toothed timing drive belt conditions.
Check exhaust gas emissions.
Check engine management system operation (via
diagnostic socket).
Adjust parking brake shoes as necessary.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and fil-
ter (***).
Replace fuel filter (diesel version).
Replace accessory drive belt/s.
Replace toothed timing drive belt (*).
Replace air filter cartridge.
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months).
Replace pollen filter.
(*) Regardless of the distance cov-
ered, the timing belt must be changed
every 4 years for particularly de-
manding use (cold climates, city driv-
ing, long periods of idling) or at least
every 5 years. (**) The oil and oil filter replacement
must be carried out when indicated by
a warning light or message on the
instrument panel, or in any case every
12 months.
(***)
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) at 100 km or
60 months if using your vehicle for any
of the following: city driving, short (less
than 7-8 km) and repeated journeys, or
frequent trailer or caravan towing.
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Periodic Checks
Every1,000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and, if necessary, restore:
engine coolant;
brake fluid;
power steering fluid;
windshield washer fluid level;
power steering fluid;
tire inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system (head- lights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of windshield washer/ wiper system and positioning/wear
of windshield/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if
required, the engine oil level and au-
tomatic transmission fluid level (four-
speed automatic only). Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long distances at low speeds or long pe-
riods of idleness.
You should perform the following in-
spections more frequently than shown
on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condi- tions and wear;
check cleanliness of hood and trunk locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage; visually inspect conditions of: en-
gine, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves -
bushes - etc.);
check battery charge and battery fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect condition of the ac- cessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change en- gine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace pol- len filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
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Adding Engine Coolant(Antifreeze)
............. .317
Adding Fuel.............. .275
Adding Washer Fluid.........314
Additives, Fuel..............274
Adjustable Pedals............135
Airbag.................46, 52
Airbag Deployment...........53
Airbag Light.......51, 55, 69, 176
Airbag Maintenance...........54
Airbag, Side...........49, 50, 52
Airbag, Window
(Side Curtain)
........49, 50, 52
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine AirCleaner Filter)
............309
Air Conditioner Maintenance. . . .312
Air Conditioning Filter.....225, 313
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips. .225
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone. . . .222
Air Conditioning Refrigerant. . . .312
Air Conditioning System. . .219, 312
Air Pressure, Tires...........259
Alarm Light.............. .176
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...7
Antifreeze
(Engine Coolant)
. . .316, 317, 333
Disposal.............. .317
Anti-Lock Warning Light......173
Anti-Theft System............16
Ashtray...............150, 153
Assist, Hill Start.............252
Auto Down Power Windows......27
Automatic Dimming Mirror......82
Automatic Door Locks.........24
Automatic Headlights.........129
Automatic Oil Change Indicator. .184
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC)
..................219
Automatic TransaxleAdding Fluid
............320
Fluid Level Check.........320
AutomaticTransmission
......236, 320, 321
Adding Fluid............321
Fluid and Filter Changes. . . .321
Fluid Change............321
Fluid Type............. .320
Gear Ranges.............238
Special Additives..........320
Auto Up Power Windows........28
Battery.................. .311
Jump Starting............296
Keyless Transmitter Replacement
(RKE)
..................21
Saving Feature (Protection). .131
Belts, Seat..................69
Blind Spot Monitoring..........84
Body Mechanism Lubrication. . . .313
B-Pillar Location............256
Brake Assist System..........249
Brake Control System,
Electronic
.............. .248
Brakes.................. .318
Brake System...............318
Fluid Check.............319
Parking................245
Warning Light...........176
Brake/Transmission Interlock. . . .237
Break-In Recommendations, New
Vehicle
..................68
Bulb Replacement...........330
Bulbs, Light.............71, 330
Calibration, Compass.........187
Camera, Rear............. .143
Capacities, Fluid............333
Caps, Filler
Fuel
..................275
Oil (Engine).............306
Power Steering...........245
Carbon Monoxide Warning......69
Cargo Area Features..........160
Cargo Compartment..........160
Luggage Carrier..........161
Cargo (Vehicle Loading).......156
Car Washes................321
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