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Maintenance 290
General information...................................290
Opening and closing the hood............................291
Under hood overview..................................292
Engine oil dipstick....................................293
Engine oil check......................................293
Engine coolant check..................................294
Automatic transmission fluid check........................298
Brake fluid check.....................................299
Fuel filter...........................................299
Washer fluid check....................................300
Battery ............................................300
Checking the wiper blades..............................301
Changing the wiper blades..............................302
Air filter(s).........................................303
Adjusting the headlamps................................306
Changing a bulb......................................307
Removing a headlamp..................................308
Vehicle Care 313
Cleaning products.....................................313
Cleaning the exterior..................................313
Waxing.............................................315
Repairing minor paint damage............................315
Cleaning the engine...................................315
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................316
Cleaning the interior...................................317
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......318
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................320
Vehicle storage.......................................321
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Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note:You must press each button within three seconds of each other.
Your vehicle will not remote start and the horn will not sound if you do
not follow this sequence.
The label on your transmitter
details the starting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all the doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The exterior lamps will flash twice.
The horn will sound if the system fails to start, unless quiet start is on.
Quiet start will run the blower fan at a slower speed to reduce noise. You
can switch it on or off in the information display. See theInformation
Displayschapter.
Note:If you remote start your vehicle with an integrated keyhead
transmitter, you must switch the ignition on before driving your vehicle.
If you remote start your vehicle with an intelligent access transmitter,
you must have a programmed intelligent access key inside your vehicle
and press theSTART/STOPbutton on the instrument panel once while
applying the brake pedal before driving your vehicle.
The power windows will not work during the remote start and the radio
will not turn on automatically.
The parking lamps will remain on and your vehicle will run for 5, 10, or
15 minutes, depending on the setting. See theInformation Displays
chapter to select the duration of the remote start system.
Extending the Vehicle Run Time
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with your vehicle still running to extend the run
time for another remote start duration. If the duration is set to last
10 minutes, the duration will extend by another 10 minutes beginning
after what is left of the first activation time. For example, if your vehicle
had been running from the first remote start for five minutes, your
vehicle will continue to run now for a total of 15 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remote starting after a vehicle shutdown.
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Power Liftgate (If Equipped)
WARNING:Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate
area before using the power liftgate control.
WARNING:Keep keys out of the reach of children. Do not allow
children to operate the power liftgate, or to play near an open or
moving power liftgate.
Note:Cycling the ignition while the liftgate is power closing and is near
the latch may cause the liftgate to reverse to full open position. Make
sure you close the liftgate before operating or moving the vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, such as a garage or a parking structure. You
could damage the liftgate or its components.
Note:Do not drive with the liftgate open without first disabling the
power function and securing the liftgate to the vehicle.
Note:In case of operation in extreme cold -40°F (-40°C), or on extreme
inclines, manual operation of the liftgate is suggested.
You can enable or disable the power liftgate using the information
display. The remote control and instrument panel button still operates
the liftgate regardless of the setting.
Opening and Closing the Power Liftgate
Note:You can reverse the liftgate movement direction with a second
press of the instrument panel button or the button on the liftgate, or a
second double press of the transmitter button.
The liftgate only operates with the vehicle inP.
Three tones sound as the liftgate begins to power close. A single tone
indicates a problem with the close request, caused by any of the
following:
•The ignition is on and the transmission is not inP.
•The battery voltage is below the minimum operating voltage
•The vehicle speed is at or above 3 mph (5 km/h)
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If the liftgate reverses and starts to close after an open request, a fast
continuous tone indicates excessive load on the gate or a possible strut
failure. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer if you still have
a fast tone after removing the load.
To open or close from the instrument panel:Press the
instrument panel liftgate button.
To open or close with the remote control:Press the remote
control liftgate-decklid button twice within three seconds.
To open with the liftgate control
button in the liftgate handle:
1. Unlock the liftgate with the
remote control or power door
unlock button.
2. Press the control buttonA
located on the inside of the
liftgate pull handle.
Note:Allow the power system to
open the liftgate after pressing the
control. Manually pushing or pulling
the liftgate may activate the system’s obstacle detection feature and
stops the power operation.
To close with the cargo area
liftgate control button:Press and
release the cargo area liftgate
control button located on the left
rear cargo area trim panel.
WARNING:Keep clear of the liftgate when activating the rear
switch.
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To open the liftgate window:
Press the window release buttonB
located inside the liftgate pull
handle.
Obstacle Detection
When closing:The liftgate reverses to full open when it detects an
obstacle. A chime sounds three times as the liftgate begins to reopen.
Remove the obstacle to close the liftgate.
Note:Entering your vehicle while the liftgate is closing can cause your
vehicle to bounce and activate obstacle detection. To prevent this, let the
power liftgate close completely before you enter your vehicle. Before
driving off, check the instrument cluster for a liftgate or door ajar
message or warning indicator. Failure to do this could result in
unintentionally leaving the liftgate open while driving.
When opening:The system stops when it detects an obstacle and a
tone sounds three times. Remove the obstacle to operate the liftgate.
Resetting the Power Liftgate
The liftgate may not operate properly and you may need to reset it if any
of the following conditions occur:
•A low voltage or dead battery.
•Disconnected battery.
•The liftgate is manually closed and left ajar (unlatched).
To reset the power liftgate:
1. Disconnect the battery for 20 seconds, and then reconnect the
battery.
2. Manually close and fully latch the liftgate.
3. Power open the liftgate by using the remote control or the
instrument panel button.
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ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Never use the controls when your feet are on the
accelerator or brake pedals, especially when the vehicle is
moving.
Note:Adjust the pedals only when your vehicle is in park (P).
Depending on your vehicle and equipment level, the shape and location
of your power-adjustable pedal control can vary.
•If your control is vertical, then it is to the left of the steering column
and on the instrument panel.
•If your control is horizontal, then it is on the left side of the steering
column.
The Vertical Control
A. Closer.
B. Farther.
The Horizontal Control
A. Farther.
B. Closer.
Both horizontal and vertical controls operate the same way:
1. Press and hold A to move the pedals away from you.
2. Press and hold B to move the pedals closer to you
You can save and recall the pedal positions with the memory feature (if
equipped). Refer to theSeatschapter.
A
B
AB
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LIGHTING CONTROL
A. Off
B. Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and tail
lamps
C. Headlamps
High Beams
•Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to switch on the
high beams.
•Pull the lever toward you to
switch of the high beams.
Headlamp Flasher
Pull the lever toward you slightly
and release it to flash the
headlamps.
A
ABC
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INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and
all applicable lit components in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp operation.
•Tap the top or bottom of the control to brighten/dim all
interior lit components incrementally, or
•Press and hold at the first position the top or bottom of
the control until the desired lighting level is reached.
•Press and hold the top of the control to the full on
position to activate the “dome on” feature. This will
turn on the interior courtesy lights. Press and hold the
bottom of the control to turn off the interior courtesy lights.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Always remember to switch your headlamps on in
low light situations or during inclement weather. The system does
not activate the tail lamps and may not provide adequate lighting
during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these
conditions may result in a collision.
The system turns the headlamps on with a reduced intensity output in
daylight conditions.
To switch the system on, ignition must be in the on position, then switch
the lighting control to the off, autolamp, or parking lamp position.
FRONT FOG LAMPS
The fog lamps can be turned on
when the lighting control is pulled
toward you and in the headlamps,
parking lamps or autolamps
positions.
The fog lamps will not operate
when the high beams are active.
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