
03 Your driving environment
Seats
03
96
WARNING
•When one or more sections of the backrest is returned to the uprightposition, check that it is properlylocked in place by pushing and pullingit. The red indicators should also notbe visible.
• Return the outboard head restraints tothe upright position.
• Long loads should always be securelyanchored to help avoid injury in theevent of a sudden stop.
• Always turn the engine off and applythe parking brake when loading/unloading the vehicle.
• Place the transmission in the Park (
P)
position to help prevent inadvertentmovement of the gear selector.
• On hot days, the temperature in thevehicle interior can rise very quickly.Exposure of people to these high tem-peratures for even a short period oftime can cause heat-related injury ordeath. Small children are particularly atrisk.

03 Your driving environment
Power moonroof*
03
118* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
WARNING
• During manual closing, if the moonroof is obstructed, immediately open itagain.
• Never open or close the moonroof if itis obstructed in any way.
• Never allow a child to operate themoonroof.
• Never leave a child alone in a vehicle.
• When leaving the vehicle, ensure thatthe ignition is in mode
0 (see page 88
for information about the various igni-tion modes) to disable the moonroof.Never leave the remote key/PCC* inthe vehicle.
• Never extend any object or body partthough the open moonroof, even if thevehicle's ignition is completelyswitched off.
Tilt position
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Tilt position, raised at the rear edge
Open by pressing the rear edge of the control upward.
Close by pulling the rear edge of the con- trol downward and hold it until the moon-roof has closed completely.
VisorThe moonroof features a sliding visor. Thevisor slides open automatically when themoonroof is opened, and must be closedmanually.
Wind blocker
The moonroof is equipped with a wind blocker that folds up when the moonroof isopen.

07 During your trip
Cargo area
07
300* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Cargo area cover*
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Use
• Pull the cover over the cargo and hook it into the holes in the rear cargo area pil-lars.
• To retract (roll up) the cover, release itfrom the holes and guide it toward therear seat backrest.
Installing the cover1. Press the end piece on one side of the
cargo area cover into the retaining bracket in the side panel of the cargo area
.
2. Do the same on the opposite side
. 3. Press both sides of the cover until they
click into place
. The red mark will no
longer be visible.
4. Check that both ends of the cover are securely locked in place.
Removing the cover1. Press one of the end pieces of the coverinward.
2. Pull the cover carefully upward and out- ward. The other end will release automati- cally from its retaining bracket.
Folding down the cargo area cover's rear flap
The cargo area cover's rear flap points hori- zontally when the cover is retracted (rolledup). To fold it down:
–Pull the flap slightly rearward past its sup- ports and fold it down.
NOTE
On models equipped with this cover, it should be removed before a child seat isattached to the child restraint anchors.
Cargo net*
Storage compartment for the cargo net
Two cassettes containing nylon cargo nets are stored in a compartment under the cargoarea floor.
Attaching the cassette(s)

08 Wheels and tires
Tire Sealing System*
08
330* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Inflating tires
The tire sealing system can be used to inflate the tires. To do so:
1. Park the car in a safe place.
2. The compressor should be switched off.
Ensure that the on/off switch is in position0 (the 0 side of the switch should be
pressed down).
3. Take out the electrical wire and hose.
4. Remove the valve cap from the tire’s inflation valve and screw the hose con- nector onto the valve as tightly as possi-ble by hand.
5. Connect the electrical wire to the nearest 12-volt socket in the vehicle.
6. Start the vehicle’s engine.WARNING
• The vehicle’s engine should be running when the tire sealing system is used toavoid battery drain. Therefore, be surethe vehicle is parked in a well ventilatedplace, or outdoors, before using thesystem. The parking brake should besecurely applied and the gear selectorshould be in the
P (park) position.
• Children should never be left unatten-ded in the vehicle when the engine isrunning.
7. Check the tire’s inflation pressure on the
gauge. Switch off the compressor briefly to get a clear reading from the pressuregauge.
8. Refer to the tire inflation table in this chapter for the correct inflation pressure.If the tire needs to be inflated, start thetire sealing system’s compressor (pressthe on/off switch to position I). If neces-sary, release air from the tire by turningthe air release knob counterclockwise.
CAUTION
The compressor should not be used for more than 10 minutes at a time to avoidoverheating.
9. Turn off the compressor (press the on/off switch to position 0) when the correct
inflation pressure has been reached.
10. Unscrew the hose from the tire’s inflation valve and reinstall the valve cap.
CAUTION
•After pumping the tires, always reinstall the valve cap to help avoid damage tothe valve from dirt, gravel, etc.
• Use plastic valve caps only. Metal capscould corrode and become difficult toremove.
11. Disconnect the electrical wire from the
12-volt socket.

11 Index
11
397
emergency brake assistance.............. 142
fluid..................................................... 389
general information............................. 141
Hill Descent Control............................ 147
Bulbs cargo area lighting.............................. 354
headlights........................... 350, 351, 352
introduction......................................... 350
license plate lights.............................. 354
side marker lights............................... 353
specifications...................................... 355
taillight................................................ 353
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 197
Capacity weight....................................... 320Cargo areachanging bulbs................................... 354
floor rails............................................. 295
hooks for securing loads............ 295, 296
steel grid............................................. 299
Cargo area cover..................................... 300
Cargo area net......................................... 300
Catalytic converter................................... 291 Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 269
Cell phone voice control.......................... 278
Central locking system, introduction......... 58
Chains...................................................... 323
Check Engine warning light....................... 82Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 39
Child restraint systems.............................. 40 booster cushions.................................. 47
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 48
top tether anchors................................ 50
Child safety................................................ 37 booster cushions.................................. 47
child restraint systems.......................... 40
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42
Child safety locks...................................... 54
City safety................................................ 172
Climate system........................................ 221 air distribution............................. 216, 224
air vents.............................................. 217
Interior Air Quality System.................. 216
introduction......................................... 215 passenger compartment filter............ 215
refrigerant........................................... 215
Clock, setting............................................. 86
Cold weather driving................................ 286
Collision warning system................. 178, 179
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 115
Conserving electrical current................... 286
Controls, center console.......................... 241
Convertible seats....................................... 44
Coolant............................................ 348, 389
Cooling system, general information....... 285
Courtesy lighting.............................. 104, 105
Crash event data......................................... 9
Crash mode............................................... 35
Cruise control.................................. 156, 157 adaptive.............................................. 158
Curb weight............................................. 320
Current, conserving................................. 286
Cyclist detection...................................... 178

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400
Inspection readiness................................ 342
Instrument lighting................................... 102"theater" lighting................................. 102
Instrument overview............................ 78, 79
Instrument panel................................ 79, 207
Integrated two-stage booster cushion...... 51
Interior Air Quality System....................... 216
Interior lighting................................. 104, 105iPod ® connector (audio system)............. 264
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 48
J
Jack attaching............................................. 331
location of........................................... 331
Jump starting........................................... 125
K
Key blade................................. 58, 64, 67, 68 private locking...................................... 67
Keyless drive general description............................... 68
starting the vehicle............................. 122
L
Labels list of................................................... 383
location of........................................... 382
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)............... 190
LATCH anchors......................................... 48
Leather care............................................. 376
Lighting panel............................................ 99
Load anchoring eyelets........................... 295Loading floor rails............................................. 295
hooks for securing loads............ 295, 296
Loading the vehicle.......................... 293, 320 roof loads............................................ 297
Locking...................................................... 71 tailgate.................................................. 72 Locking the vehicle.................................... 61
Locks, child safety..................................... 54
Low beams.............................................. 100
Low oil pressure warning light................... 83
M
Main instrument panel............................. 207
Maintenance............................................ 340
hoisting the vehicle............................. 342
performed by the owner..................... 341
Malfunction indicator light......................... 82
Media player (infotainment system)......... 259
Menu........................................................ 209
Messages in the instrument panel........... 207Mirrors defroster............................................. 113
power door......................................... 112
rearview, auto-dim function................ 113
retractable........................................... 112
vanity.................................................. 235
Moonroof................................................. 117

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402
Rear seatscenter head restraint............................. 93
folding................................................... 93
heated................................................. 219
Rearview mirror auto-dim function............................... 113
compass............................................. 115
Rear window defroster............................ 113
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 39
Refrigerant............................................... 389
Refueling.......................................... 288, 289 fuel filler cap....................................... 291
fuel filler door...................................... 290
fuel tank volume................................. 389
Registering child restraints........................ 39 Remote control private locking...................................... 67
Remote key................................................ 58 approach lighting.................................. 61
immobilizer........................................... 60
key blade.................................. 58, 64, 67
locking the vehicle................................ 61
Personal Car Communicator.......... 61, 62
replacing the battery............................. 65
unlocking the vehicle............................ 61 Remote key/PCC
common functions................................ 61
Reporting safety defects............................ 17
Roadside Assistance............................... 394
Road sign information (RSI)..................... 154
Roof loads............................................... 297
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting........................... 17Seat belt reminder................................................ 19
Seat belts Automatic locking retractor/Emer-
gency locking retractor......................... 38
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 18
pretensioners........................................ 18
reminder................................................ 18
reminder warning light.......................... 84
securing child restraint systems 42,44, 47
unbuckling............................................ 18 use during pregnancy........................... 20
using..................................................... 18
Seats, front.......................................... 90, 91
Sensus..................................................... 206
Shiftlock....................................................... 9 override............................................... 130
Side door mirrors..................................... 112
Side impact airbags................................... 30
Side marker lights, changing bulbs......... 353
Sign information (RSI).............................. 154SiriusXM ™ satellite radio......................... 254
Snow chains............................................ 323
Snow tires................................................ 323
Spare tire................................................. 324
Spin control............................................. 152
SRS............................................................ 21
Stability system............................... 152, 153 indicator light........................................ 83
Start/Stop (engine function)..................... 137
Starting the engine.................................. 122 remote start........................................ 124
with keyless drive............................... 122
Starting the vehicle after a crash (crash mode).................... 35

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403
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 60
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 299
Steering wheel adjusting............................................... 97
heated................................................... 98
horn....................................................... 97
keypad.................................. 97, 209, 241
Steering wheel paddles............................. 97
Stone chips, touching up......................... 377
Storage spaces........................................ 233
Studded tires........................................... 323
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 117
Sun shade................................................ 110
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21 warning light......................................... 84
Symbols, overview................................... 391
T
Tailgate driving with it open............................. 284
locking/unlocking.................................. 72 power operated.................................. 293
wiper/washer...................................... 108
Tailgate wipers......................................... 357
Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 353Temperature sensor ambient................................................. 85
Temporary spare tire............................... 324
Three-way catalytic converter................. 291
Tire designations..................................... 317
Tire inflation pressure.............................. 316
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 334, 335 indicator light........................................ 83
Tires......................................................... 310 age...................................................... 310
changing from summer to winter........ 311
glossary of terms................................ 319
improving economy............................ 311
inflation pressure................................ 313
inflation pressure table....................... 316
load ratings......................................... 315
rotation............................................... 310
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 336
snow................................................... 323
spare................................................... 324
specifications...................................... 314
speed ratings...................................... 314 storing................................................. 312
studded............................................... 323
tire pressure monitoring system......... 334
tire sealing system.............................. 325
tread wear indicator............................ 311
uniform tire quality grading................. 322
Tire sealing system.................................. 325 Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 50
Touching up paint.................................... 377
Towing a trailer................................ 303, 304 trailer hitch.......................................... 304
Towing the vehicle................................... 306
Traction control........................................ 152
Trailer towing................................... 303, 304 trailer hitch.......................................... 304
Transmission general description..................... 127, 128
Hill Start Assist................................... 127
oil........................................................ 389
shiftlock override................................ 130
Tread wear indicator................................ 311
Trip computer.......................................... 225
Trip odometers.......................................... 86
Trips, long distance................................. 286