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Driving Hints 262
Economical driving....................................262
Floormats..........................................263
Roadside Emergencies 265
Getting roadside assistance..............................265
Hazard warning flashers................................267
Fuel cut-off switch....................................267
Jump-starting the vehicle...............................268
Customer Assistance 271
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only).......................278
Reporting safety defects (Canada only).....................278
Fuses 279
Changing a fuse......................................279
Fuse specification chart................................280
Maintenance 289
General information...................................289
Opening and closing the hood............................290
Under hood overview..................................291
Engine oil dipstick....................................295
Engine oil check......................................295
Engine coolant check..................................296
Automatic transmission fluid check........................301
Brake fluid check.....................................306
Fuel filter...........................................306
Washer fluid check....................................307
Battery ............................................307
Checking the wiper blades..............................309
Air filter(s).........................................310
Adjusting the headlamps................................312
Changing a bulb......................................313
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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Safety alertSee Owner’s
ManualAnti-lock
braking
system
Avoid
smoking,
flames, or
sparksBatteryBattery acid
Brake fluid –
non
petroleum
baseBrake systemCabin air
filter
Check fuel
capChild Safety
Door Lock
and UnlockChild seat
lower anchor
Child seat
tether anchorCruise
controlDo not open
when hot
Engine air
filterEngine
coolantEngine
coolant
temperature
Engine oilExplosive gasFan warning
Fasten safety
beltFront airbagFront fog
lamps
Fuel pump
resetFuse
compartmentHazard
warning
flasher
Heated rear
windowInterior
luggage
compartment
releaseJack
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Brake system warning light
To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the on
position when the engine is not running, or in a position
between on and start, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition
is turned to the on position.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check that the parking brake is not
engaged. If the parking brake is not engaged, this indicates low brake
fluid level or a brake system malfunction. Have the system checked
immediately by your authorized dealer.
WARNING:Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning
light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.
Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause
brake failure and the risk of personal injury.
Charging system (RTT)
Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays
on while the engine is running, there may be a malfunction with
the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related
component.
Door ajar (RTT)
Displays when the ignition is on and any door is not completely
closed.
Engine oil pressure (RTT)
Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range.
Engine coolant temperature (RTT)
Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop
the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let
cool.
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Settings
Vehicle
Drive ControlHandling in D Sport / Normal / Comfort
Handling in S Sport / Normal
Auto Engine Off — check enabled / uncheck disabled
DTE Calculation Normal / Towing
Easy Entry/Exit — check enabled / uncheck disabled
Lighting Adaptive Head
LampsTraffic Set Up Right Hand / Left
Hand Traffic
Auto Highbeam — check enabled (default) / uncheck
disabled
Autolamp Delay Off or number of seconds
Locks Autolock — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled
Autounlock — check enabled (default) / uncheck
disabled
Remote Unlocking All doors / Driver’s door
Oil Life Reset Remaining Life XXX %
Power Liftgate Enable / Disable
Remote Start Climate Control
(using this
feature allows you
to select different
climate control
modes when the
vehicle is started
using the remote
start feature)Auto / Last Settings
Seats and wheel
or Seats onlyAuto / Off
Duration 5 / 10 /15 minutes
System — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled
Windows Remote Open / Close
WipersCourtesy Wipe — check enabled (default) / uncheck
disabled
Rain Sensing — check enabled (default) / uncheck
disabled
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Lane Keeping
System MessagesAction / Description
Lane keeping Sys.
Malfunction Service
requiredThe system has malfunctioned. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Front Camera
Temporarily Not
AvailableThe system has detected a condition that has
caused the system to be temporarily
unavailable.
Front Camera Low
Visibility Clean ScreenThe system has detected a condition the
requires the windshield to be cleaned to
operate properly.
Front Camera
Malfunction Service
RequiredThe system has malfunctioned. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Keep Hands on
Steering WheelDisplayed when the system requests the driver
to keep their hands on the steering wheel.
Maintenance
MessagesAction / Description
LOW Engine Oil
PressureStop the vehicle as soon as safely possible,
turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on with
your engine running, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Change Engine Oil
SoonDisplayed when the engine oil life remaining is
10% or less.
Oil Change Required Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%.
Engine Coolant
OvertemperatureDisplayed when the engine coolant
temperature is excessively high.
Washer Fluid Level
LOWIndicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than
one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level.
Steering Malfunction
Service NowDisplays when the steering system needs
service. See your authorized dealer.
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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 miles
(480 kilometers). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unique
driving characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers). Vary your speed frequently and change up through
the gears early. Do not labor the engine. Do not tow during the first
1000 miles (1600 kilometers).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several things, such as how you drive, the
conditions you drive under and how you maintain your vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that may improve your fuel
economy:
•Accelerate and slow down in a smooth, moderate fashion.
•Drive at steady speeds without stopping.
•Anticipate stops; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
•Close the windows for high-speed driving.
•Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Keep the tires properly inflated and use only the recommended size.
•Use the recommended engine oil.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.
There are also some things you may not want to do because they may
reduce your fuel economy:
•Sudden or hard accelerations.
•Rev the engine before turning it off.
•Idle for periods longer than one minute.
•Warm up your vehicle on cold mornings.
•Use the air conditioner or front defroster.
•Use the speed control in hilly terrain.
•Rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
•Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a trailer.
•Carry unnecessary weight (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for
every 400 pounds [180 kilograms] of weight carried).
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Fuse or relay
numberFuse amp
ratingProtected components
82 15A* Rear washer
83 — Not used
84 20A* Trailer tow park lamps
85 15A* B+ #5 access circuit (limousine/livery)
86 5A* Powertrain control module —
keep-alive power, Powertrain control
module relay, Canister vent solenoid
(non-EcoBoost engines)
87 5A* Run/start
88 — Run/start relay
89 10A* Anti–lock brake system module,
Adaptive headlamps module
90 10A* Powertrain control module run/start
91 10A* Adaptive cruise control
92 5A* Front blower relay coil, Power
steering module
93 5A* Auxiliary blower, Rear defroster,
Battery charge / vacuum pump relays
94 30A** Body control module run/start
95 — Not used
96 — Not used
97 — Not used
98 — A/C clutch relay
*Mini Fuses **Cartridge Fuses
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW
3.7L V6 engine
A. Engine coolant reservoir
B. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
C. Brake fluid reservoir
D. Battery
E. Power distribution box
F. Air filter assembly
G. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
H. Engine oil dipstick
I. Engine oil filler cap
A
IHGF
BCDE
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