09 Maintenance and specifications
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.359
WARNING
Connect and disconnect the positive and negative cables in the correct sequence.
RemovalSwitch off the ignition, remove the remote key from the ignition slot and wait at least5 minutes before disconnecting the battery sothat all information in the vehicle's electricalsystem can be stored in the control modules.
Open the clips on the front cover and remove the cover.
Release the rubber molding so that the rear cover is free.
Remove the rear cover by pulling it away.
Detach the black negative cable.
Detach the red positive cable
Detach the ventilation hose from the
battery
Loosen the screw holding the battery
clamp.
Move the battery to the side and lift it up.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead com-pounds, chemicals known to the state ofCalifornia to cause cancer and reproduc-tive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Rally bar R-Design models*
Rally bar and bulkhead hatch
Vehicles with the optional R-Design package are equipped with a rally bar in the enginecompartment that must be removed beforethe battery can be replaced.
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394
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 240
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 140
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system............................. 237
Active high beams..................................... 99Active yaw control................................... 148
Adaptive brake lights............................... 139
Adaptive cruise control.................... 155, 157 queue assist........................................ 160
Airbags disconnecting the front passenger’s
side................................................. 27, 28
front...................................................... 23
inflatable curtain................................... 33
side impact........................................... 31
Air conditioning........................................ 226
Air distribution.......................................... 222
Air distribution table................................. 229
Air vents................................................... 223 All Wheel Drive......................................... 128
Ambient temperature sensor..................... 85
Anti-freeze....................................... 290, 346Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 83
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 140
Approach lighting.............................. 59, 105Audio system AUX/USB sockets............................... 267 Bluetooth ®
devices............................. 270
Bluetooth ®
hands-free system........... 272
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 270
getting started.................................... 245
HD digital radio................................... 255
introduction......................................... 244
media player....................................... 262
overview.............................................. 244
radio functions.................................... 253SiriusXM ™ satellite radio.................... 257
sound settings.................................... 248
steering wheel keypad........................ 245
voice control....................................... 281
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 111
Automatic locking retractor....................... 39 Automatic transmission
Eco (driving function).......................... 132
Geartronic........................................... 126
general description..................... 125, 126
oil........................................................ 388
shiftlock override................................ 128
Axle weight.............................................. 317
B
Battery maintenance....................................... 358
remote key, replacing........................... 63
replacing..................................... 358, 359
specifications...................................... 388
warning symbols................................. 357
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 206
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 272
Booster cushions....................................... 48
Brake lights.............................................. 139Brake system ABS..................................................... 140
Brake pad inspection.......................... 139
checking fluid level............................. 346
emergency brake assistance.............. 140
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Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 288
Driving in cold weather............................ 290
Driving through water.............................. 289
E
ECC................................................. 226, 228
Eco (driving function)............................... 132
Eco coast................................................. 132
Eco guide................................................. 130
Economical driving.................................. 288
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 97
Electric parking brake.............................. 142
Electronic Climate Control....... 224, 226, 228air distribution table............................ 229
Interior Air Quality System.................. 228
Emergency locking retractor...................... 39
Emergency starting.................................. 123
Emergency towing................................... 302
Emission inspection readiness................ 340 Engine
overheating........................................... 84
specifications...................................... 385
Start/Stop........................................... 135
starting................................................ 120
switching off....................................... 123
Engine compartment overview................ 342
Engine Drag Control (EDC)...................... 148
Engine oil................................................. 386 checking............................................. 344
low pressure warning light.................... 83
volumes.............................................. 387
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 122
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 297
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 338 Flat tires repairing with tire sealing system....... 322
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 375
placing correctly................................. 120
Fluid specifications.................................. 388 Fog lights................................................... 83
rear...................................................... 102
Four C (active chassis system)................ 237
Front airbags.............................................. 23 disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 27, 28
Front park assist.............................. 194, 196
Front seats........................................... 90, 92
Fuel filler cap........................................... 295
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 294
Fuel level warning light.............................. 83
Fuel requirements............................ 292, 293
Fuel tank volume..................................... 388
Fuses............................... 361, 362, 366, 369
G
Garage door opener HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System. 117
Gasoline requirements............................. 293
Gas tank volume...................................... 388
Gauges...................................................... 79
Geartronic................................................ 126
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P
Paint, touching up.................................... 375
Park assist....................................... 194, 196
Park Assist Camera................................. 198
Park Assist Pilot....................................... 202Parking brakeelectric, applying/releasing................. 142
warning light......................................... 83
Parking lights........................................... 102
Pedestrian detection................................ 175Personal Car Communicator, unique
functions.................................................... 61
Polishing.................................................. 373Power front seat memory function................................... 91
with keyless drive................................. 92
Power meter............................................ 130
Power mirrors.......................................... 110 defroster............................................. 111
Power moonroof...................................... 115Power steering adjustable........................................... 237
fluid..................................................... 347
Power steering fluid................................. 388 Power windows....................................... 108
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 21
Private locking........................................... 65
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING.. 123, 359, 388
R
Radio
SiriusXM ™ satellite radio.................... 257
Radio functions........................................ 253 HD digital radio................................... 255
Rain sensor.............................................. 106
Rear fog lights.......................................... 102
Rear park assist............................... 194, 196Rear seats center head restraint............................. 93
folding................................................... 93
heated................................................. 225
Rearview mirror auto-dim function............................... 111
compass............................................. 113
Rear window defroster............................ 111
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 40
Refrigerant............................................... 388 Refueling.......................................... 292, 293
fuel filler cap....................................... 295
fuel filler door...................................... 294
fuel tank volume................................. 388
Registering child restraints........................ 40 Remote control private locking...................................... 65
Remote key................................................ 56 approach lighting.................................. 59
immobilizer........................................... 58
key blade.................................. 56, 62, 65
locking the vehicle................................ 59
Personal Car Communicator.......... 59, 61
replacing the battery............................. 63
unlocking the vehicle............................ 59
Remote key/PCC common functions................................ 59
Reporting safety defects............................ 17
Roadside Assistance............................... 393
Road sign information (RSI)..................... 151
Roof loads............................................... 299
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S
Safety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting........................... 17Seat beltreminder................................................ 20
Seat belts Automatic locking retractor/Emer-
gency locking retractor......................... 39
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 19
pretensioners........................................ 18
reminder................................................ 19
reminder warning light.......................... 84
securing child restraint systems 43,45, 48
unbuckling............................................ 19
use during pregnancy........................... 21
using..................................................... 18
Seats, front.......................................... 90, 91
Sensus..................................................... 212
Shiftlock....................................................... 9 override............................................... 128
Side door mirrors..................................... 110
Side impact airbags................................... 31
Sign information (RSI).............................. 151 SiriusXM
™ satellite radio......................... 257
Snow chains............................................ 320
Snow tires................................................ 320
Spare tire................................................. 321
Spin control............................................. 148
SRS............................................................ 22
Stability system............................... 148, 149 Corner Traction Control (CTC)............ 148
Engine Drag Control (EDC)................. 148
indicator light........................................ 83
Start/Stop (engine function)..................... 135
Starting the engine.................................. 120 remote start........................................ 122
with keyless drive............................... 120
Starting the vehicle after a crash (crash mode).................... 36
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 58 Steering wheel adjusting............................................... 96
heated................................................... 97
horn....................................................... 96
keypad.................................. 96, 215, 245
Steering wheel paddles............................. 96
Stone chips, touching up......................... 375
Storage spaces........................................ 238 Studded tires........................................... 320
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 115
Sun shade........................................ 108, 109
Supplemental restraint system.................. 22
warning light......................................... 84
Symbols, overview................................... 390
T
Temperature sensor ambient................................................. 85
Temporary spare tire............................... 321
Three-way catalytic converter................. 295
Tire designations..................................... 314
Tire inflation pressure.............................. 312
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 332, 333 indicator light........................................ 83
Tires......................................................... 306 age...................................................... 306
changing from summer to winter........ 307
glossary of terms................................ 316
improving economy............................ 307
inflation pressure................................ 309
inflation pressure table....................... 312
load ratings......................................... 311