Information Display Control.......................70
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
..........................................71
Autowipers.........................................................71
Windshield Washers
......................................72
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........73
Lighting
Lighting Control...............................................74
Autolamps........................................................74
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................76
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................76
Front Fog Lamps.............................................77
Direction Indicators
........................................77
Interior Lamps
..................................................77
Ambient Lighting.............................................77
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
..............................................79
Global Opening
..............................................80
Exterior Mirrors
...............................................80
Interior Mirror
...................................................82
Sun Visors
.........................................................82
Moonroof...........................................................83
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................84
Warning Lamps and Indicators................86
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............88
Information Displays
General Information
.....................................90
Trip Computer.................................................92
Information Messages
.................................93
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control
............................103 Automatic Climate Control......................104
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate........................................................106
Heated Windows and Mirrors
..................109
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................109
Remote Start.................................................109
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................111
Head Restraints
...............................................111
Manual Seats
..................................................113
Power Seats
.....................................................114
Memory Function
...........................................115
Rear Seats........................................................116
Heated Seats
...................................................117
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................117
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener
................118
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points
................................122
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................124
Overhead Console
........................................124
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information
....................................125
Ignition Switch
...............................................125
Keyless Starting.............................................125
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.......................126
Engine Block Heater....................................129
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
........................................131
Fuel Quality
.....................................................132
Running Out of Fuel.....................................132
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Vehicle Interior Overview
See Transmission (page 139).
A
See
Locking and Unlocking (page 58).
B
See
Power Windows (page 79). See Exterior Mirrors (page 80).
C
See
Head Restraints (page 111).
D
See
Fastening the Safety Belts (page 32).
E
See
Rear Seats (page 116).
F
See
Manual Seats (page 113). See Power Seats (page 114).
G
See
Parking Brake (page 148).
H
See
Opening and Closing the Hood (page 210).
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Instrument Panel Overview
Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 77). High beam. See
Lighting Control (page 74).
A
Instrument cluster. See
Gauges (page 84). See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 86).
B
Wiper lever. See
Wipers and Washers (page 71).
C
Information and entertainment display.
D
Audio unit. See
Audio System (page 272).
E
Door lock indicator. See
Locking and Unlocking (page 58).
F
Hazard warning flasher switch. See
Hazard Warning Flashers (page 190).
G
Parking aid switch. See
Parking Aids (page 152).
H
Active park assist switch. See
Active Park Assist (page 154).
I
Heated rear window switch. See
Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 109).
J
Climate controls. See
Climate Control (page 103).
K
Start button. See
Keyless Starting (page 125).
L
Audio control. See
Audio Control (page 69). Telephone control. See Using
SYNC™ With Your Phone (page 295).
M
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Note:
During wet or winter driving
conditions with ice, snow or a salty road
mist, inconsistent or unexpected wiping or
smearing may occur.
In these conditions, you can do the
following:
• Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing.
• Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
• Switch the autowipers off. High sensitivity
A
OnB
Low sensitivity
C
The autowipers feature uses a rain sensor
that is located in the area around the
interior rear view mirror. The rain sensor
monitors the amount of moisture on the
windshield and automatically turns the
wipers on. It will adjust the wiper speed by
the amount of moisture that the sensor
detects on the windshield.
Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor. Set the
control to low sensitivity, and the wipers
will turn on when the rain sensor detects
a large amount of moisture on the
windshield. Set the control to high
sensitivity, and the wipers will turn on when
the rain sensor detects a small amount of
moisture on the windshield. Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
The rain sensor is very sensitive. Dirt or
debris around the interior rear view mirror
area will affect the autowipers'
performance. For example, the autowipers
may turn on if dirt, mist or insects hit the
windshield.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note:
Do not operate the washers when
the washer reservoir is empty. This may
cause the washer pump to overheat. To operate the washers and spray the
windshield, pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever, the wipers will
operate for a short time.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNINGS
Do not leave children unattended in
your vehicle and do not let them play
with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves. When closing the power windows,
you should verify they are free of
obstructions and make sure that
children and pets are not in the proximity
of the window openings. Press the control to open the window.
Lift the control to close the window.
Note:
You may hear a pulsing noise when
just one of the windows is open. Lower the
opposite window slightly to reduce this
noise.
One-Touch Down (If Equipped)
Press the control fully and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Up
(If Equipped)
Lift the control fully and release it. Press
or lift it again to stop the window. Window Lock
Press the control to lock or unlock the rear
window controls. It lights when the rear
window controls lock.
Bounce-Back
(If Equipped)
The window stops automatically while
closing. It reverses some distance if there
is an obstacle in the way.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature WARNING
When you override the bounce-back
feature the window will not reverse
if it detects an obstacle. Take care
when closing the windows to avoid
personal injury or damage to your vehicle. Proceed as follows to override this
protection feature when there is a
resistance, for example in winter:
1.
Close the window twice until it reaches
the point of resistance and let it
reverse.
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2. Close the window a third time to the
point of resistance. You disabled the
bounce-back feature and you can now
close the window manually. The
window travels past the point of
resistance and you can close it fully.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible if the window does not close after
the third attempt.
Resetting the Bounce-Back Feature WARNING
The bounce-back feature remains
turned off until you reset the
memory.
If you have disconnected the battery, you
must reset the bounce-back memory
separately for each window.
1. Lift and hold the control until the
window is fully closed.
2. Release the control.
3. Lift and hold the control again for a few
seconds.
4. Release the control.
5. Lift and hold the control again for a few
seconds.
6. Release the control.
7. Press and hold the control until the window is fully open.
8. Lift and hold the control until the window is fully closed.
9. Release the control.
10. Open the window and then try to close it automatically.
11. Repeat the procedure if the window does not close automatically. Accessory Delay (If Equipped)
You can use the window controls for
several minutes after switching off the
ignition or until opening either front door.
GLOBAL OPENING
You can use the remote control to operate
the windows with the ignition off.
Note: To operate this feature, accessory
delay must not be active.
Opening the Windows
(If Equipped)
You can use the global opening feature to
open the windows only for a short time
after you unlock your vehicle by using the
remote control.
To use the global opening feature:
1. Press and release the remote control unlock button.
2. Press the remote control unlock button
again and hold it for approximately
three seconds. Release the control
when the windows begin to open.
3. Press the lock or unlock button on your
remote control to stop the window
opening function.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors WARNING
Do not adjust the mirrors when your
vehicle is moving.
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Left-hand mirror
A
OffB
Right-hand mirror
C Press the arrows to adjust the mirror.
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door window
glass. Make sure that you fully engage the
mirror in its support when returning it to its
original position.
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page
109
).
Memory Mirrors
(If Equipped)
You can save and recall the mirror
positions through the memory function.
See
Memory Function (page 115). Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors
(If
Equipped) WARNING
Objects in the blind spot mirror are
closer than they appear.
Blind spot mirrors have an integrated
convex mirror built into the upper outboard
corner of the exterior mirrors. They are
designed to increase your visibility along
the side of your vehicle.
Check the main mirror first before a lane
change, then check the blind spot mirror.
If no vehicles are present in the blind spot
mirror and the traffic in the adjacent lane
is at a safe distance, signal that you intend
to change lanes. Glance over your shoulder
to verify traffic is clear and carefully
change lanes.
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The image of the approaching vehicle is
small and near the inboard edge of the
main mirror when it is at a distance. The
image becomes larger and begins to move
outboard across the main mirror as the
vehicle approaches (A). The image will
transition from the main mirror and begin
to appear in the blind spot mirror as the
vehicle approaches (B). The vehicle will
transition to your peripheral field of view
as it leaves the blind spot mirror (C).
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
See
Blind Spot Information System
(page 162).
INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror when your
vehicle is moving.
Note:
Do not clean the housing or glass of
any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning
products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your
preference. Some mirrors also have a
second pivot point. This lets you move the
mirror head up or down and from side to
side.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce glare at night.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
(If Equipped)
Note: Do not block the sensors on the front
and back of the mirror. Mirror performance
may be affected. A rear center passenger or
raised rear center head restraint may also
block light from reaching the sensor. The mirror will dim automatically to reduce
glare when bright lights are detected from
behind your vehicle. It will automatically
return to normal reflection when you select
reverse gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up.
SUN VISORS
Rotate the sun visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for extra
shade.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
(If Equipped)
Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.
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