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Instruments and Controls 5-19
Security Light
This light is used to indicate the
status of the anti-theft alarm system
when the ignition is turned off. The
light will flash to indicate the system
is armed.
If this light stays on when the
ignition is in ON, the system needs
service.
See Vehicle Alarm System on
page 2-10 and Immobilizer
Operation on page 2-11 . High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the
high-beam headlamps are in use.
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer on page 6-1 for more
information.
Low Washer Fluid
Warning Light
If equipped, the low washer fluid
warning light comes on when the
windshield washer fluid is low. See
Washer Fluid on page 10-18 .Cruise Control Light
The CRUISE light comes on when
the cruise control is on.
See Cruise Control on page 9-28 for
more information.
Door Ajar Light
This light comes on when a door is
open or not securely latched. Before
driving, check that all doors are
properly closed.
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Driving and Operating 9-1
Driving and
Operating Driving Information Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 9-6
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-13
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Parking over Things
That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Automatic Transmission Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) . . . . . . . . 9-18
Brakes Antilock Brake
System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Ride Control Systems Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25 Cruise Control Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Driver Assistance Systems Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Fuel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
California Fuel
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-38
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Trailer Towing General Towing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
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9-6 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued)Flowing or rushing water creates
strong forces. Driving through
flowing water could cause the
vehicle to be carried away. If this
happens, you and other vehicle
occupants could drown. Do not
ignore police warnings and be
very cautious about trying to drive
through flowing water.
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water
can build up under the vehicle's
tires so they actually ride on the
water. This can happen if the road is
wet enough and you are going fast
enough. When the vehicle is
hydroplaning, it has little or no
contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule about
hydroplaning. The best advice is to
slow down when the road is wet. Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet
weather driving tips include: .
Allow extra following distance. .
Pass with caution. .
Keep windshield wiping
equipment in good shape. .
Keep the windshield washer fluid
reservoir filled. .
Have good tires with proper
tread depth. See Tires on
page 10-26 . .
Turn off cruise control.
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving
on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for
driving in these conditions include: .
Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape. .
Check all fluid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
transmission. .
Shift to a lower gear when going
down steep or long hills.
{ WarningUsing the brakes to slow the
vehicle on a long downhill slope
can cause brake overheating, can
reduce brake performance, and
could result in a loss of braking.
Shift the transmission to a lower
gear to let the engine assist the
brakes on a steep downhill slope.
{ Warning
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral)
or with the ignition off is
dangerous. This can cause
overheating of the brakes and
loss of steering. Always have the
engine running and the vehicle
in gear.
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Driving and Operating 9-7.
Stay in your own lane. Do not
swing wide or cut across the
center of the road. Drive at
speeds that let you stay in your
own lane. .
Be alert on top of hills;
something could be in your lane
(stalled car, accident). .
Pay attention to special road
signs (falling rocks area, winding
roads, long grades, passing or
no-passing zones) and take
appropriate action.
Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow
or ice between the tires and the
road, creating less traction or grip.
Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°
F) when freezing rain begins to fall,
resulting in even less traction. Avoid
driving on wet ice or in freezing rain
until roads can be treated with salt
or sand. Drive with caution, whatever the
condition. Accelerate gently so
traction is not lost. Accelerating too
quickly causes the wheels to spin
and makes the surface under the
tires slick, so there is even less
traction.
Traction Control should be turned
on. See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control on page 9-25 .
The Antilock Brake System (ABS)
improves vehicle stability during
hard stops on slippery roads, but
apply the brakes sooner than when
on dry pavement. See Antilock
Brake System (ABS) on page 9-22 .
Allow greater following distance on
any slippery road and watch for
slippery spots. Icy patches can
occur on otherwise clear roads in
shaded areas. The surface of a
curve or an overpass can remain icy
when the surrounding roads are
clear. Avoid sudden steering
maneuvers and braking while
on ice. Turn off cruise control on slippery
surfaces.
Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a
serious situation. Stay with the
vehicle unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use Roadside
Assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program on page 13-5 .
To get help and keep everyone in
the vehicle safe: .
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers. .
Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
{ Warning
Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may
cause exhaust gases to get
inside. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which
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9-28 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) This is not a malfunction.
Restart the engine after
driving onto a stable surface. .
If wheels or tires other than
the recommended ones are
used, the TCS and ESC
systems may not operate
properly and the
d indicator
may flash or the
d indicator
light may illuminate. .
The TCS and ESC systems
are not a substitute for winter
tires or tire chains on a snow
covered road. Cruise Control
{ WarningCruise control can be dangerous
where you cannot drive safely at
a steady speed. Do not use
cruise control on winding roads or
in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous
on slippery roads. On such roads,
fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and
you could lose control. Do not use
cruise control on slippery roads.
If equipped with cruise control, a
speed of about 48 km/h (30 mph) or
more can be maintained without
keeping your foot on the
accelerator. Cruise control does not
work at speeds below about
48 km/h (30 mph).
If the brakes are applied, cruise
control disengages. CRUISE ON/OFF: Press to turn
cruise control on or off. The white
indicator comes on in the instrument
cluster when cruise control is
turned on.
ACCEL/RES (Accelerate/
Resume): If there is a set speed in
memory, press briefly to resume to a
previously set speed, or press and
hold to accelerate. If cruise control
is already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.
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Driving and Operating 9-29COAST/SET: Press briefly to set
the speed and activate cruise
control, or press and hold to
decelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to decrease
vehicle speed.
CANCEL: Press to disengage
cruise control without erasing the
set speed from memory.
Setting Cruise Control
If the CRUISE ON/OFF button is on
when not in use, the COAST/SET or
ACCEL/RES button could get
pressed and go into cruise when not
desired. Keep the CRUISE ON/OFF
button off when cruise is not
being used.
1. Press CRUISE ON/OFF to turn
the cruise system on.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press and release COAST/SET.
The desired set speed briefly
appears in the instrument
cluster. 4. Remove your foot from the
accelerator.
Resuming a Set Speed
If the cruise control is set at a
desired speed and then the brakes
are applied, the cruise control is
disengaged without erasing the set
speed from memory.
Once the vehicle speed reaches
about 48 km/h (30 mph) or more,
briefly press ACCEL/RES. The
vehicle returns to the previous set
speed.
Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is
already activated: .
Press and hold ACCEL/RES
until the desired speed is
reached, then release it. .
To increase vehicle speed in
small increments, briefly press
ACCEL/RES. For each press,
the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h
(1 mph) faster. Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is
already activated: .
Press and hold COAST/SET
until the desired lower speed is
reached, then release it. .
To decrease the vehicle speed in
small increments, briefly press
COAST/SET. For each press,
the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h
(1 mph) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While
Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to
increase the vehicle speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal, the
vehicle will slow down to the
previous set cruise speed. While
pressing the accelerator pedal or
shortly following the release to
override cruise control, briefly
pressing COAST/SET will result in
cruise set to the current vehicle
speed.
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9-30 Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control
There are four ways to end cruise
control: .
Step lightly on the brake pedal. .
Press CANCEL. .
Shift the transmission to
N (Neutral). .
To turn off cruise control, press
CRUISE ON/OFF.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed is
erased from memory if CRUISE ON/
OFF is pressed or if the vehicle is
turned off. Driver Assistance
Systems Parking Assist
{ Warning .
Always turn and look back
before backing up. The RPA
is not a substitute for proper
backing procedures.
(Continued) Warning (Continued) .
Read and understand the
limitations of the rear parking
assist system as contained in
this section. Inclement
weather may affect the
function of the RPA; this may
include reduced performance
or a false activation. .
This system is not designed
to prevent contact with small
or moving objects. .
The system is designed as a
aid to the driver in detecting
large stationary objects to
help avoid damaging the
vehicle. The system will not
detect small objects below
the bumper, and may not
detect objects close to the
bumper or on the ground. .
If your vehicle sustains
damage to the rear bumper
fascia, leaving it misaligned
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INDEX i-3Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
Customer Information
Service Publications
Ordering Information . . . . . . .13-11
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
DDamage Repair, Collision . . . . . . 13-9
Danger, Warnings, and
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . 13-14
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Sliding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Doors
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-3
Driving
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . 1-15
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-6
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 E Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Electrical System
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Electronic Stability Control Light
Traction Control
System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Check and Service Engine
Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 10-7
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3