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DRIVING
DRIVING
Learn about preparation for driving, as well as other features.
Before Driving
Check the following items before you begin driving.
Exterior Checks
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exteri\
or lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
• Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
• Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite fl ammable materials left under the hood, causing a fi re. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an extended period,
inspect and remove any debris that may have collected, such as dried gra\
ss
and leaves that have fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by\
a small
animal. Also check under the hood for leftover fl ammable materials after you or
someone else has performed maintenance on your vehicle.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
Interior Checks • Store or secure all items on board properly.
• Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure t\
he fl oor mats.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move freely around in \
the vehicle.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
• Adjust your seating position, mirrors, and steering wheel properly.
• Make sure items placed on the fl oor behind the front seats cannot roll under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
• Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you s\
tart the vehicle, and go off soon after.
If the doors are frozen shut, use warm water around the door edges to me\
lt any
ice. Do not try to force them open, as this can damage the rubber trim a\
round the
doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing.
NOTICE
DRIVINGIn addition:
• During the fi rst 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so as not to damage the engine or powertrain.
• Avoid hard braking for the fi rst 200 miles (300 km). You should also follow this when the brake pads are replaced.
Improper accessories or modifi cations can affect your vehicle’s handling, and
stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt \
or killed.
Follow all instructions in the vehicle owner’s guide regarding accessories and
modifi cations.
WARNING
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INDEX
INDEX
Routing .........................................................64
Safety Information .........................................3
Airbags .........................................................8
Child Safety ...............................................14
Reporting Safety Defects ........................21
Safety Label Locations ............................21
Safety Messages .......................................3
Seat Belts ........................................................5 Fastening a Seat Belt ................................7
Seat Belt Inspection ..................................6
Seat Belt Reminder ..................................24
Shoulder Anchor ........................................7
Seat Heaters .................................................37
Seats .........................................................33
Service Codes...............................................96
Settings .........................................................38
Setting the Clock ..........................................39
Shifting .........................................................71
Shift Lever Does Not Move ........................82
Shoulder Anchor ............................................7
Side Airbags....................................................9
Side Curtain Airbags......................................9
Siri Eyes Free ................................................58
SiriusXM
® Radio ...........................................45
SiriusXM® Radio Commands ....................118
Smart Entry system ................................22, 28
SMS Text Messaging ..................................57
Sound .........................................................41
Specifi cations .............................................111
Speed Dial .....................................................56
Speedometer ................................................25
Steering Wheel.............................................36
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ........1
Steering Wheel Controls.......................41, 59
Street Address..............................................62
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...10, 22
System message ..........................................25
Talk Button Tips ......................................53, 61
Text Messaging ............................................57
Tire Information ..........................................103 DOT Tire Quality Grading ......................107
Infl ation Guidelines ................................103
Tire and Loading Information Label ....104
Tire and Wheel Replacement ...............104
Tire Chains ...............................................105
Tire Identifi cation Number (TIN) ..........106
Tire Labeling ............................................106
Tire Service Life ......................................105
Tire Terminology .....................................106
Wear Indicators .....................................103
Winter Tires .............................................105
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...........................................23, 86, 109
Tire Repair Kit ...............................................87
Tires .......................................................111 Touchscreen Operation ..............................42
Towing .........................................................85
TPMS ...........................................23, 86, 109
Traffi c .........................................................65
Trip Computer ...............................................26
Troubleshooting ..........................................112
Trunk open .....................................................24
Trunk Opener ................................................29
Turn-by-Turn Directions ..............................64
Turn Signal ..............................................25, 32
USB Commands..........................................118
USB Flash Drive............................................48
USB Port ........................................................40
Vehicle .......................................................111
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) ............23, 71
Visual Index.....................................................1
Voice Command Index ..............................115
Voice Prompt ................................................61
VSA ...................................................23, 25
Warranty Coverages .................................114
Wear Indicators .........................................103
Window s .......................................................30
Window Washer Fluid ...............................101
Winter Tires .................................................105
Wiper Blades ..............................................102
Wiper Operation ...........................................32