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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 452Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 453Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 454
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 455
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 459Opening the Hood ........................... 461
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 463
Oil Check ......................................... 464
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 466Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 467
Engine Coolant ................................ 469
Transmission Fluid ............................ 471
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............................ 473
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 474
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 475Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 483Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 485Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 486Tire Labeling .................................... 486DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 488Wear Indicators................................ 490 Tire Service Life ................................ 490
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 491
Tire Rotation .................................... 492
Winter Tires ..................................... 493
Battery ............................................... 494
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 495
Climate Control System Maintenance ... 497
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 498
Exterior Care.................................... 500
Index
546Index
Index
Numbers7-Speed Manual Shift Mode.................... 411
Operation ................................................ 412AABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 442
Accessories and Modifications ................. 450
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 140
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 469
Engine Oil ................................................ 463
Washer .................................................... 474
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 463
Adjusting Clock ......................................................... 86
Front Seats .............................................. 127
Head Restraints........................................ 130
Mirrors .................................................... 125
Rear Seats................................................ 134
Steering Wheel ........................................ 124
Temperature .............................................. 84
Aha
TM Radio ...................................... 205, 258
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 144
Changing the Mode ................................ 144
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 145
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 497
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 144
Sensor ..................................................... 147 Synchronized Mode................................. 146
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 144
Air Pressure ............................... 486, 531, 533
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ........................................ 42
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator.............................................. 49, 72
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ..................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 48
AM/FM Radio ............................ 163, 189, 228
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 442
Indicator.................................................... 71
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 155
Audio System ............................................ 150
Adjusting the Sound................ 161, 187, 218
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 152
Error Messages ........................................ 264
General Information ................................ 270
HDD ........................................................ 238
Internet Radio ......................... 171, 203, 256
iPod ........................................ 168, 199, 248
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 173, 206, 259
Reactivating ............................................ 153
Recommended CDs ................................. 271
Recommended Devices............................ 273
Remote Controls ..................................... 155 Security Code ......................................... 153
Theft Protection ...................................... 153
Touch Screen .................................. 179, 212
USB Flash Drives...................................... 273
USB Port ................................................. 151
Authorized Manuals ................................ 541
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 98
Customize ...................................... 285, 303
Automatic Lighting .................................. 116
Automatic Transmission Creeping................................................. 408
Fluid ....................................................... 472
Kickdown ............................................... 408
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 19, 414
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 517
Shifting ................................................... 413
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 152
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 83
BBattery...................................................... 494
Charging System Indicator ................ 69, 520
Jump Starting ......................................... 514
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 494
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 495
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 139
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................... 176, 209, 262
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 314, 351
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 63
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Door and Trunk Open ................................ 72
ECON Mode ...................................... 77, 420
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................. 73, 522
Fog Light ................................................... 74
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 75
High Beam................................................. 74
Immobilizer System .................................... 74
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 76
Light Control ............................................. 78
Lights On ................................................... 74
Low Fuel .................................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 69, 520
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 73, 436, 438
Maintenance Minder ......................... 77, 455
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 69, 521
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 68, 522
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 71
Security System Alarm ............................... 74
Smart Entry System .................................... 77
Starter System ........................................... 78
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 49, 72
Transmission .............................................. 71
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 73
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System ............................................. 72, 432
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 72, 433
Washer Level ............................................. 77
Information ............................................... 529
Information Display .................................... 82 Instant Fuel Economy
................................. 83
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control................................... 120
Interface Dial ............................................ 211
Interior Lights ........................................... 135
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 125
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 508
Jump Starting ........................................... 514KKey Number Tag ......................................... 89
Keyless Lockout Prevention ....................... 95
Keys ............................................................. 88
Lockout Prevention.................................... 95
Master Keys .............................................. 88
Number Tag .............................................. 89
Remote Transmitter ................................... 91
Types and Functions .................................. 88
Valet Key........................................... 89, 101
Won’t Turn ............................................... 23
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission/ CVT) ......................................................... 408
LLane Departure Warning (LDW) ............. 428
LaneWatch
TM............................................ 434
Language (HFL) ................................ 316, 352
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 57
Lights ................................................ 115, 475
Automatic............................................... 116
Bulb Replacement ................................... 475
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 118
Fog Lights ............................................... 117
High Beam Indicator ................................. 74
Interior.................................................... 135
Light Switches......................................... 115
Lights On Indicator.................................... 74
Turn Signals ............................................ 115
Load Limits ............................................... 395
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 88
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................... 98
From Inside ............................................... 96
From Outside ............................................ 91
Keys.......................................................... 88
Using a Key............................................... 95
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 95
Low Battery Charge ................................. 520
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 520
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................... 90
Lower Anchors ........................................... 57
Lubricant Specifications Chart ........ 530, 532
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 395
551Index
MMaintenance............................................ 451
Battery .................................................... 494
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 473
Cleaning ................................................. 498
Climate Control System .......................... 497
Coolant .................................................. 469
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 455
Oil .......................................................... 464
Precautions ............................................. 452
Radiator .................................................. 470
Remote Transmitter ................................ 495
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 475
Safety ..................................................... 453
Service Items ........................................... 457
Tires........................................................ 485
Transmission Fluid ................................... 471
Under the Hood ...................................... 459
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 69, 521
Manual Transmission ............................... 417
Map Lights ................................................ 136
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 395
Meters, Gauges .......................................... 81
Mirrors ...................................................... 125
Adjusting ................................................ 125
Door ....................................................... 126
Exterior ................................................... 126
Interior Rearview ..................................... 125
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 450
Moonroof ................................................. 109
MP3 ................... 165, 173, 196, 206, 235, 259 Multi-View Rear Camera
.......................... 445
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 534OOdometer.................................................... 83
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 463
Adding .................................................... 466
Checking ................................................. 464
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 455
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 69, 520
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 463
Viscosity .................................................. 463
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 461
Moonroof................................................ 109
Power Windows ...................................... 106
Trunk ........................................................ 99
Outside Temperature Display .................... 84
Overheating .............................................. 518PPaddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 411
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode) ...................................................... 415
Pandora® ................................... 172, 204, 257
Panic Mode ............................................... 105 Parking
...................................................... 444
Parking Brake ........................................... 440
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 68, 522
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 50
Passing Indicators ..................................... 115
Power Windows ....................................... 106
Precautions While Driving ....................... 407
Rain ........................................................ 407
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 505
RRadiator.................................................... 470
Radio (AM/FM) ......................... 163, 189, 228
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ............................. 193, 232
Radio Data System (RDS) ......... 164, 191, 230
Range .......................................................... 84
RDS (Radio Data System) ......... 164, 191, 230
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 537
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 121
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 134
Rearview Camera ..................................... 446
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 125
Refueling .................................................. 447
Fuel Gauge................................................ 81
Gasoline .................................. 447, 530, 532
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Regulations ............................... 438, 488, 535