09 Maintenance and specifications
Battery09
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.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 least5 minutes before disconnecting the battery sothat all information in the vehicle's electricalsystem 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 accessories contain lead and lead com-pounds, chemicals known to the state ofCalifornia to cause cancer and reproduc-tive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Rally bar R-Design models*
Rally bar and bulkhead hatch
Vehicles with the optional R-Design package are equipped with a rally bar in the enginecompartment that must be removed beforethe battery can be replaced.
1. Remove the hatch in the bulkhead on both sides of the engine compartment
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 222
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 130
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system............................. 219
Active high beams..................................... 97Active yaw control................................... 138
Adaptive brake lights............................... 129
Adaptive cruise control.................... 144, 146 queue assist........................................ 149
Airbags disconnecting the front passenger’s
side................................................. 27, 28
front...................................................... 23
inflatable curtain................................... 33
side impact........................................... 31
Air conditioning........................................ 208
Air distribution.......................................... 204
Air distribution table................................. 211
Air vents................................................... 205 All Wheel Drive......................................... 126
Ambient temperature sensor..................... 84
Anti-freeze....................................... 272, 328Anti-lock brake system
warning light................................... 79, 81
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 130
Approach lighting.............................. 57, 103Audio system AUX/USB sockets............................... 249 Bluetooth ®
devices............................. 252
Bluetooth ®
hands-free system........... 254
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 252
getting started.................................... 227
HD digital radio................................... 237
introduction......................................... 226
media player....................................... 244
overview.............................................. 226
radio functions.................................... 235SiriusXM ™ satellite radio.................... 239
sound settings.................................... 230
steering wheel keypad........................ 227
voice control....................................... 263
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 109
Automatic locking retractor....................... 39 Automatic transmission
Geartronic........................................... 124
general description..................... 123, 124
oil........................................................ 367
shiftlock override................................ 126
Axle weight.............................................. 301
B
Battery changing..................................... 340, 341
maintenance....................................... 340
remote key, replacing........................... 61
specifications...................................... 368
warning symbols................................. 339
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 186
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 254
Booster cushions....................................... 47
Brake lights.............................................. 129Brake system ABS..................................................... 130
Brake pad inspection.......................... 129
checking fluid level............................. 328
emergency brake assistance.............. 130
fluid..................................................... 367
general information............................. 129
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E
ECC................................................. 208, 210
Eco guide................................................. 127
Economical driving.................................. 270
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 95
Electric parking brake.............................. 132
Electronic Climate Control....... 206, 208, 210air distribution table............................ 211
Interior Air Quality System.................. 210
Emergency locking retractor...................... 39
Emergency starting.................................. 121
Emergency towing................................... 285
Emission inspection readiness................ 323Engine overheating........................................... 82
specifications...................................... 365
starting................................................ 118
switching off....................................... 121
Engine compartment overview................ 325
Engine Drag Control (EDC)...................... 138
Engine oil................................................. 366 checking............................................. 326
low pressure warning light.................... 81
volumes.............................................. 367 Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 120
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 279
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 322 Flat tires
repairing with tire sealing system....... 306
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 355
placing correctly................................. 118
Fluid specifications.................................. 367
Fog lights................................................... 81 rear...................................................... 100
Four C (active chassis system)................ 219
Front airbags.............................................. 23 disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 27, 28
Front park assist.............................. 178, 180
Front seats........................................... 88, 90
Fuel filler cap........................................... 277
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 276
Fuel level warning light.............................. 81 Fuel requirements............................ 274, 275
Fuel tank volume..................................... 367
Fuses....................... 343, 344, 347, 350, 351
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System. 115
Gasoline requirements............................. 275
Gas tank volume...................................... 367
Gauges...................................................... 77
Geartronic................................................ 124
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 124
Generator warning light............................. 82
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 300
Grocery bag holder.................................. 280
Gross vehicle weight............................... 301
H
Hazard warning flashers.......................... 101
HD digital radio........................................ 237
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Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 132
warning light......................................... 81
Parking lights........................................... 100 Personal Car Communicator, unique
functions.................................................... 59
Polishing.................................................. 353Power front seat memory function................................... 89
with keyless drive................................. 90
Power meter............................................ 127
Power mirrors.......................................... 108 defroster............................................. 109
Power moonroof...................................... 113Power steering fluid..................................................... 329
speed-dependent............................... 219
Power steering fluid................................. 367
Power windows....................................... 106
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 21
Private locking........................................... 63
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING.. 121, 342, 368
R
Radio SiriusXM ™ satellite radio.................... 239
Radio functions........................................ 235 HD digital radio................................... 237
Rain sensor.............................................. 104
Rear fog lights.......................................... 100
Rear park assist............................... 178, 180Rear seats center head restraint............................. 91
folding................................................... 91
heated................................................. 207
Rearview mirror auto-dim function............................... 109
compass............................................. 111
Rear window defroster............................ 109
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 40
Refrigerant............................................... 367
Refueling.......................................... 274, 275 fuel filler cap....................................... 277
fuel filler door...................................... 276
fuel tank volume................................. 367
Registering child restraints........................ 40 Remote control
private locking...................................... 63
Remote key................................................ 54 approach lighting.................................. 57
immobilizer........................................... 56
key blade.................................. 54, 60, 63
locking the vehicle................................ 57
Personal Car Communicator.......... 57, 59
replacing the battery............................. 61
unlocking the vehicle............................ 57
Remote key/PCC common functions................................ 57
Reporting safety defects............................ 17
Roadside Assistance............................... 372
Road sign information (RSI)..................... 140
Roof loads............................................... 281
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting........................... 17Seat belt reminder................................................ 20
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Seat beltsAutomatic locking retractor/Emer-
gency locking retractor......................... 39
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 19
pretensioners........................................ 18
reminder................................................ 19
reminder warning light.......................... 82securing child restraint
systems.................................... 43, 45, 47
unbuckling............................................ 19
use during pregnancy........................... 21
using..................................................... 18
Seats, front.......................................... 88, 89
Sensus..................................................... 194
Shiftlock....................................................... 9 override............................................... 126
Side door mirrors..................................... 108
Side impact airbags................................... 31
Sign information (RSI).............................. 140SiriusXM ™ satellite radio......................... 239
Snow chains............................................ 304
Snow tires................................................ 304
Spare tire................................................. 305
Speed-dependent steering...................... 219 Spin control............................................. 138
SRS............................................................ 22
Stability system............................... 138, 139
Corner Traction Control (CTC)............ 138
Engine Drag Control (EDC)................. 138
indicator light........................................ 81
Starting the engine.................................. 118 remote start........................................ 120
with keyless drive............................... 118
Starting the vehicle after a crash (crash mode).................... 36
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 56 Steering wheel adjusting............................................... 94
heated................................................... 95
horn....................................................... 94
keypad.................................. 94, 197, 227
Steering wheel paddles............................. 94
Stone chips, touching up......................... 355
Storage spaces........................................ 220
Studded tires........................................... 304
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 113
Sun shade........................................ 106, 107
Supplemental restraint system.................. 22 warning light......................................... 82 Symbols, overview................................... 369
T
Temperature sensor
ambient................................................. 84
Temporary spare tire............................... 305
Three-way catalytic converter................. 277
Tire designations..................................... 298
Tire inflation pressure.............................. 296
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 316, 317 indicator light........................................ 81
Tires......................................................... 290 age...................................................... 290
changing from summer to winter........ 291
glossary of terms................................ 300
improving economy............................ 291
inflation pressure................................ 293
inflation pressure table....................... 296
load ratings......................................... 295
rotation............................................... 290
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 318
snow................................................... 304
spare................................................... 305
specifications...................................... 294
speed ratings...................................... 294