NOTE: The switches will not op-
erate if the driver has activated the
Power Window Lockout.
NOTE: The sliding door windows
do not fully open, stopping several
millimeters above the window sill.
WIND BUFFETING
Wind buffeting can be described as
the perception of pressure on the ears
or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffet-
ing with the windows down, or the
sunroof (for versions/markets, where
provided) in certain open or partially
open positions. This is a normal oc-
currence and can be minimized. If the
rear windows are open and buffetingoccurs, open the front and rear win-
dows together to minimize the buffet-
ing. If the buffeting occurs with the
sunroof open, adjust the sunroof
opening to minimize the buffeting.
SLIDING SIDE DOOR
The sliding door may be opened from
the inside or the outside. Pull outward
on the exterior handle to open the
sliding door. The sliding door inside
handle functions by rocking forward
and back. Rocking the handle back-
wards opens the door and rocking for-
ward releases the hold open latch in
order to close the door.
To keep your door operating properly,
observe the following guidelines:
Always open the door smoothly.
Avoid high impacts against the
door stop when opening the door.
This is very important when your
vehicle is parked on an incline as
the door will slide faster in the
downhill direction.
There is a hold-open latch that is activated when the sliding door is fully opened. This latch will keep
your sliding door open on any in-
cline. To close the sliding door after
the hold-open latch is activated,
you must rock the inside handle
forward or pull outward on the ex-
terior handle.
Always make sure that the sliding
door is fully latched anytime the ve-
hicle is in motion.
NOTE: The left side sliding door
cannot be opened while the fuel
door is open. This feature operates
only when the sliding door is fully
closed prior to opening the fuel
door.
POWER SLIDING SIDE
DOOR (for versions/
markets, where provided)
The power sliding door may
be opened or closed manu-
ally or by using the buttons
on the RKE transmitter,
overhead console switch, or rear door
switch. Pulling the inside or outside
Sliding Door Power Window Switch
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that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale when one or more of your tires
is significantly under-inflated. Ac-
cordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop
and check your tires as soon as pos-
sible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-
ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stop-
ping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire mainte-
nance, and it is the driver’s responsi-
bility to maintain correct tire pres-
sure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumina-
tion of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
indicate when the system is not oper-
ating properly. The TPMS malfunc-
tion indicator is combined with the
low tire pressure telltale. When thesystem detects a malfunction, the tell-
tale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will con-
tinue upon subsequent vehicle start-
ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is il-
luminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire pres-
sure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replace-
ment or alternate tires or wheels on
the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale
after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that
the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for
the original equipment tires and
wheels. TPMS pressures and warn-
ing have been established for the
tire size equipped on your vehicle.
Undesirable system operation or
sensor damage may result when us-
ing replacement equipment that is
not of the same size, type, and/or
style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire seal-
ant from a can or balance beads if
your vehicle is equipped with a
TPMS, as damage to the sensors
may result.
9. Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) The Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) is part of an on-
board diagnostic system,
called OBD, that monitors engine and
automatic transmission control sys-
tems. The light will illuminate when
the key is in the ON/RUN position,
before engine start. If the bulb does
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Turn Menu Off
The system allows the driver to select
information by pressing the following
buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
UP ButtonPress and release the UP
button to scroll upward
through the main menus
(Fuel Economy, Vehicle
Info, Tire BAR, Cruise, Messages,
Units, System Setup) and sub-menus.
DOWN Button
Press and release the DOWN
button to scroll downward
through the main menus and
sub-menus.
SELECT Button
The SELECT button allows
access to information in
EVIC submenus, selects
some feature settings, and
resets some EVIC features. The EVIC
prompts the driver when the SELECT
button can be used by displaying the
right arrow graphic.
BACK Button
Press the BACK button to
scroll back to a previous
menu or sub-menu.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) DISPLAYS
The EVIC display consists of three
sections:
1. The top line where compass direc-
tion, odometer line and outside tem-
perature are displayed.
2. The main display area where the
menus and pop up messages are dis-
played. 3. The reconfigurable telltales sec-
tion below the odometer line.
The main display area will normally
display the main menu or the screens
of a selected feature of the main
menu. The main display area also dis-
plays "pop up" messages that consist
of approximately 60 possible warning
or information messages. These pop
up messages fall into several catego-
ries:
Five Second Stored Messages
When the appropriate conditions oc-
cur, this type of message takes control
of the main display area for five sec-
onds and then returns to the previous
screen. Most of the messages of this
type are then stored (as long as the
condition that activated it remains ac-
tive) and can be reviewed from the
"Messages" main menu item. As long
as there is a stored message, an "i"
will be displayed in the EVIC's
compass/outside temp line. Examples
of this message type are "Right Front
Turn Signal Lamp Out" and "Low
Tire Pressure".
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
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WARNING!(Continued)
If the vehicle has a dischargedbattery, booster cables may be
used to obtain a start from a
booster battery or the battery in
another vehicle. This type of start
can be dangerous if done improp-
erly. Refer to “Jump Starting” in
“What To Do In Emergencies” for
further information.
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using
ENGINE START/STOP Button)
If the engine fails to start after you
have followed the “Normal Starting”
or “Extreme Cold Weather" proce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any
excess fuel:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Press the accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor and hold it.
3. Press and release the ENGINE
START/STOP button once.
The starter motor will engage auto-
matically, run for 10 seconds, and then
disengage. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the
“Normal Starting” procedure.
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using
Fob With Integrated Key)
If the engine fails to start after you
have followed the “Normal Starting”
or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any
excess fuel:
1. Press the accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor and hold it.
2. place the ignition in the START
position and release it as soon as the
starter engages.
The starter motor will disengage auto-
matically in 10 seconds. Once this oc-
curs, release the accelerator pedal, turn
the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat
the “Normal Starting” procedure.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter,
wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying
again.
AFTER STARTING
The idle speed is controlled automati-
cally and it will decrease as the engine
warms up.
NORMAL STARTING –
DIESEL ENGINE
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Watch for the “Wait To Start
Light” in the instrument cluster. Refer
to “Instrument Cluster” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for
further information. It will illuminate
for two to ten seconds or more, de-
pending on engine temperature.
When the “Wait To Start Light” goes
out, the engine is ready to start.
3. DO NOT press the accelerator.
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position and release when the engine
starts.
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CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter,
DO NOT crank the engine for more
than 15 second intervals at one
time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before
trying again.
4. After the engine starts, allow it to
idle for approximately 30 seconds be-
fore driving. This allows oil to circu-
late and lubricate the turbocharger. Starting And Operating Cautions
– Diesel Engine
WARNING!
NEVER pour fuel or other flam-
mable liquid into the air inlet open-
ing in an attempt to start the ve-
hicle. This could result in a flash
fire causing serious personal injury.
Running a cold engine at high speeds during driving or idling may
damage engine components.
Before turning off your turbo diesel engine, always allow the engine to
return to normal idle speed and run
for several seconds. This assures proper lubrication of the turbo-
charger. This is particularly neces-
sary after any period of hard driv-
ing.
Turbocharger Cool Down
NOTE: Letting the engine idle af-
ter extended operation allows the
turbine housing to cool to normal
operating temperature.
The following chart should be used as
a guide in determining the amount of
engine idle time required to suffi-
ciently cool down the turbocharger
before shut down, depending upon
the type of driving and the amount of
cargo.
Turbocharger "Cool Down" Chart
Driving
Conditions
Load Turbocharger
Temperature
Idle Time (in minutes)
Before Shut Down
Stop & Go EmptyCoolLess than 1
Stop & Go MediumWarm 1
Highway Speeds MediumWarm 2
City Traffic Max. GCWR Warm3
Highway Speeds Max. GCWR Warm4
Uphill Grade Max. GCWR Hot5
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WARNING!(Continued)
Over-inflation reduces a tire'sability to cushion shock. Objects
on the road and chuckholes can
cause damage that result in tire
failure.
Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling
and can fail suddenly, resulting in
loss of vehicle control.
Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose
control of your vehicle.
Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can
cause the vehicle to drift to the
right or left.
Always drive with each tire in- flated to the recommended cold
tire inflation pressure.
Economy
Improper inflation pressures can
cause uneven wear patterns to de-
velop across the tire tread. These ab-
normal wear patterns will reduce
tread life resulting in a need for earlier
tire replacement. Under-inflation also increases tire rolling resistance result-
ing in higher fuel consumption.
Ride Comfort And Vehicle
Stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a
comfortable ride. Over-inflation pro-
duces a jarring and uncomfortable
ride. Both under-inflation and over-
inflation affect the stability of the ve-
hicle and can produce a feeling of
sluggish response or over responsive-
ness in the steering.
NOTE:
Unequal tire pressures from side
to side may cause erratic and
unpredictable steering re-
sponse.
Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the vehicle to
drift left or right.
Tire Inflation Pressures
The proper cold tire inflation pressure
is listed on the driver's side “B” Pillar
or rear edge of the driver's side door. At least once a month:
Check and adjust tire pressure with
a good quality pocket-type pressure
gauge. Do not make a visual judge-
ment when determining proper in-
flation. Tires may look properly in-
flated even when they are under-
inflated.
Inspect tires for signs of tire wear or visible damage.
CAUTION!
After inspecting or adjusting the
tire pressure, always reinstall the
valve stem cap. This will prevent
moisture and dirt from entering the
valve stem, which could damage
the valve stem.
Inflation pressures specified on the
placard are always “cold tire inflation
pressure”. Cold tire inflation pressure
is defined as the tire pressure after the
vehicle has not been driven for at least
three hours, or driven less than
1.6 km after a three hour period. The
cold tire inflation pressure must not
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WARNING!(Continued)
A fire may result if gasoline ispumped into a portable container
that is inside of a vehicle. You
could be burned. Always place
gas containers on the ground
while filling.
NOTE:
When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full.
Tighten the fuel filler cap until
you hear a “clicking” sound. This
is an indication that the fuel filler
cap is properly tightened.
If the gas cap is not tightened
properly, the MIL may come on.
Be sure the gas cap is tightened
every time the vehicle is refueled.
TRAILER TOWING
In this section you will find safety tips
and information on limits to the type
of towing you can reasonably do with
your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully review this information to
tow your load as efficiently and safely
as possible.
To maintain the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty coverage, follow the re-
quirements and recommendations in
this manual concerning vehicles used
for trailer towing.
COMMON TOWING
DEFINITIONS
The following trailer towing related
definitions will assist you in under-
standing the following information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight
of your vehicle. This includes driver,
passengers, cargo and trailer tongue
weight. The total load must be limited
so that you do not exceed the GVWR.
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer
plus the weight of all cargo, consum-
ables and equipment (permanent or
temporary) loaded in or on the trailer
in its "loaded and ready for opera-
tion" condition. The recommended
way to measure GTW is to put your
fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale.
The entire weight of the trailer must
be supported by the scale.
Gross Combination Weight Rating
(GCWR)
The GCWR is the total permissible
weight of your vehicle and trailer
when weighed in combination.
NOTE: The GCWR rating in-
cludes a 68 kg allowance for the
presence of a driver.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity
of the front and rear axles. Distribute
the load over the front and rear axles
evenly. Make sure that you do not
exceed either front or rear GAWR.
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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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