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Maintenance
vehicle, pay particular attention to
the components under the fenders
and other areas that are hidden
from view. Do a thorough job; just
dampening the accumulated mud
rather than washing it away will
accelerate corrosion rather than
prevent it. Water under high pres-
sure and steam are particularly
effective in removing accumulated
mud and corrosive materials.
When cleaning lower door panels, rocker panels and frame members,
be sure that drain holes are kept
open so that moisture can escape
and not be trapped inside to accel-
erate corrosion.Keep your garage dry
Don't park your car in a damp, poor-
ly ventilated garage. This creates a
favorable environment for corrosion.
This is particularly true if you wash
your vehicle in the garage or drive it
into the garage when it is still wet or
covered with snow, ice or mud. Even
a heated garage can contribute to
corrosion unless it is well ventilated
so moisture is dispersed.
Keep paint and trim in good condition
Scratches or chips in the finish
should be covered with "touch-up"
paint as soon as possible to reduce
the possibility of corrosion. If bare
metal is showing through, the atten-
tion of a qualified body and paint
shop is recommended.
Bird droppings are highly corrosive
and may damage painted surfaces in
just a few hours. Always remove bird
droppings as soon as possible.
Interior Care
Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as
perfume and cosmetic oil, from con-
tacting the interior parts because
they may cause damage or discol-
oration. If they do contact the interior
parts, wipe them off immediately.
See the instructions for the proper
way to clean vinyl.
Never allow water or other liq-
uids to come in contact with
electrical/electronic compo-
nents inside the vehicle as
this may damage them.
When cleaning leather prod-
ucts (steering wheel, seats
etc.), use neutral detergents
or low alcohol content solu-
tions. If you use high alcohol
content solutions or acid/
alkaline detergents, the color
of the leather may fade or the
surface may get stripped off.
CAUTION
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A/V mode ........................................................................\
3-73
Air bag warning labels....................................................2-68
Air bags ........................................................................\
...2-45Additional safety precautions .....................................2-67
Air bag collision sensors ............................................2-61
Air bag inflation conditions .......................................2-63
Air bag non-inflation conditions ................................2-64
Air bag warning labels ...............................................2-68
Curtain air bags ..........................................................2-49
Do not install a child restraint on the front passenger seat ...........................................................2-60
Driver’s front air bag..................................................2-47
Driver’s knee air bag ..................................................2-47
How does the air bag system operate? .......................2-50
Occupant classification system (OCS) .......................2-56
Passenger’s front air bag ............................................2-47
Side air bags ...............................................................2-48
SRS Care ....................................................................2-66\
SRS warning light .....................................................2-51
What to expect after an air bag inflates .....................2-55
Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision ..............2-61
Air cleaner.......................................................................7\
-32
Air conditioner compressor label ...................................8-10
Air conditioning system (Refrigerant/Compressor) .........8-5
Air ventilation seats ........................................................2-21 Airconditioning system
Automatic climate control system............................3-135
Manual climate control system ................................3-125
Alarm system ..................................................................3-19
Antenna ........................................................................\
.....4-2
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .......................................5-40
Appearance care..............................................................7-82 Exterior care ...............................................................7-82
Interior care ................................................................7-87
Armrest ........................................................................\
...2-14
Auto door lock/unlock features ......................................3-17
Auto hold ........................................................................\
5-37
Auto light position ........................................................3-105
Automatic climate control system ................................3-135 Air conditioning .......................................................3-142
Automatic heating and air conditioning ...................3-136
Climate control air filter...................................3-133, 145
Manual heating and air conditioning .......................3-137
Automatic transmission ..................................................5-14 Sports mode ................................................................5-17
Automatic transmission shift indicator ..........................3-69
AUX, USB and iPod
®port ...............................................4-2
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Battery ........................................................................\
.....7-38
Battery saver function ...................................................3-111
Before driving ...................................................................5-4
Blind spot detection system (BSD) ................................5-76
Blind zone mirror............................................................3-41
Brake fluid ......................................................................7-\
30
Brake system ...................................................................5-28Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................5-40
Auto hold ....................................................................5-37\
Disc brakes wear indicator ........................................5-29
Electric parking brake (EPB) .....................................5-31
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..............................5-43
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ...................................5-46
Parking brake (Manual)..............................................5-29
Power brakes ..............................................................5-28
Bulb replacement ............................................................7-69
Bulb wattage .....................................................................8-3\
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ..................5-9 California perchlorate notice ..........................................7-93
Capacities (Lubricants) .....................................................8-6
Care
Exterior care ...............................................................7-82
Interior care ................................................................7-87
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
41
Center console storage ..................................................3-150
Central door lock switch .................................................3-16
Certification label .............................................................8-9
Chains Tire chains ..................................................................5-87
Checking tire inflation pressure ......................................7-43
Child restraint system (CRS) ..........................................2-34 Booster seats...............................................................2-37
Children always in the rear ........................................2-34
Foward-facing child seats .........................................2-37
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................2-37
Lower anchors and tether for children (LATCH) system .......................................................................2\
-38
Rear-facing child seats ..............................................2-36
Securing with lap/shoulder belt..................................2-42
Securing with LATCH anchors ..................................2-40
Securing with Tether anchors .....................................2-41
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS).................2-35
Child-protector rear door lock ........................................3-18
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Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with compass andHomeLink®system.......................................................3-33
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with HomeLink®
system, compass and Blue Link®.................................3-26
Electric parking brake (EPB) ..........................................5-31
Electric power steering (EPS).........................................3-22
Electronic stability control (ESC)...................................5-43
Emission control system .................................................7-89
Engine (specification) .......................................................8-2
Engine compartment..................................................1-6, 7-3
Engine compartment panel fuse .....................................7-59
Engine coolant ................................................................7-27
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................................3-67
Engine number ................................................................8-10
Engine oil ........................................................................\
7-24
Engine start/stop button ....................................................5-9
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items.................7-21
Exterior care....................................................................7-82\
Exterior overview (front) ..................................................1-2
Exterior overview (rear) ...................................................1-3 Flat tire (with spare tire) .................................................6-15
Changing tires ............................................................6-16
Compact spare tire......................................................6-20
Jack and tools .............................................................6-15
Flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit) ....................................6-23
Floor mat anchor (s) .....................................................3-157
Fluid Brake fluid ..................................................................7-30
Washer fluid ...............................................................7-31
Folding rear seats ............................................................2-12
Folding the outside rearview mirror ...............................3-42
Forward collision warning system (FCWS) ...................5-73
Front seats ........................................................................\
.2-6
Fuel filler lid ...................................................................3-59 Emergency fuel filler door release ............................3-62
Fuel gauge .......................................................................3\
-68
Fuel requirements .............................................................F-7
Fuse switch .....................................................................7-5\
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Fuses ........................................................................\
.......7-57 Engine compartment panel fuse .................................7-59
Fuse switch .................................................................7-59
Fuse/relay panel description .......................................7-61
Instrument panel fuse .................................................7-58
Main fuse ....................................................................7-60\
Multi fuse ...................................................................7-60
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Antenna ........................................................................\
4-2
AUX, USB and iPod®port ..........................................4-2
Blue Link®................................................................4-102
Steering wheel audio control........................................4-3
Voice recognition..................................................4-45, 91
Occupant classification system (OCS) ...........................2-56
Odometer........................................................................\
.3-68
Oil (Engine) ....................................................................7-24\
Outside rearview mirror..................................................3-42
Outside temperature gauge ............................................3-69
Owner maintenance ..........................................................7-7
Paddle shifter .................................................................5-24
Panoramic sunroof ..........................................................3-48
Parking brake ..................................................................7-31
Parking brake (Manual) ..................................................5-29
Parking lamp position ...................................................3-106
Passenger’s front air bag.................................................2-47
Power brakes ...................................................................5-28
Power outlet ..................................................................3-153
Power window lock button .............................................3-47 Rear combination light bulb replacement.......................7-76
Rear parking assist system(RPAS) ...............................3-121
Rear seats ........................................................................\
2-12
Rear view camera .........................................................3-120
Recommended cold tire inflation pressure .....................7-42
Recommended lubricants and capacities ..........................8-6
Recommended lubricants and capacities
Recommended SAE viscosity number .........................8-8
Refrigerant label .............................................................8-10
Remote key .......................................................................3\
-4
Replacement light bulb ...................................................7-69
Reporting safety defects .................................................8-12
Reverse parking aid function .........................................3-43
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-84
Room lamp ....................................................................3-115
Rotation (Tire) ................................................................7-44
Safety messages ................................................................F-6
SCC/LDWS mode...........................................................3-73
Scheduled maintenance service ........................................7-9
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Seat belts ........................................................................\
.2-22Additional seat belt safety precautions ......................2-30
Care of seat belts ........................................................2-33
Height adjustment ......................................................2-25
Passenger’s 3-point system with convertible locking retractor .......................................................2-26
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................2-27
Rear center seat belt ..................................................2-30
Seat belt restraint system............................................2-24
Seat belt safety precautions ........................................2-22
Seat belt warning light ...............................................2-23
Seat warmers ...................................................................2-19
Seatback pockets .............................................................2-12
Seats ........................................................................\
..........2-4 Air ventilation seats....................................................2-21
Armrest .......................................................................2\
-14
Folding rear seats .......................................................2-12
Front seats ....................................................................2-6
Head restraints ............................................................2-15
Rear seats....................................................................2-12\
Safety precautions ........................................................2-5
Seat warmers ..............................................................2-19
Seatback pockets ........................................................2-12
Shift lock override ..........................................................5-25
Shift lock system.............................................................5-25
Side air bags....................................................................2-48\
Side curtain ...................................................................3-158\
Smart cruise control system............................................5-54 Smart high beam ...........................................................3-107
Smart key ........................................................................\
..3-8
Smart trunk .....................................................................3-5\
6
Smooth cornering............................................................5-85
Snow tires .......................................................................5\
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Spare tire
Changing tires ............................................................6-16
Spare tire Compact spare tire......................................................6-20
Special driving conditions ..............................................5-84 Driving at night ..........................................................5-85
Driving in flooded areas .............................................5-86
Driving in the rain ......................................................5-86
Hazardous driving conditions ....................................5-84
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................5-84
Smooth cornering .......................................................5-85
Speedometer....................................................................3-66\
Sports mode ..............................................................5-17, 23
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ...................6-3
Steering wheel.................................................................3-22 Electric power steering (EPS) ....................................3-22
Heated steering wheel ................................................3-23
Horn ........................................................................\
....3-24
Telescope steering ......................................................3-23
Tilt steering.................................................................3-23
Steering wheel audio control ............................................4-3
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