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iv Introduction
Danger, Warning, and
Caution Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{ DangerDanger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{ Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
{ Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage. A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means “ Do
Not, ” “ Do not do this, ” or “ Do not let
this happen. ”
Symbols The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M : This symbol is shown when
you need to see the owner manual
for additional instructions or
information. * : This symbol is shown when
you need to see a service manual
for additional instructions or
information.
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
H or
! : Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
I or
$ : Brake System
Warning Light
" : Charging System
J : Cruise Control
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
. : Fuel Gauge
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
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Instruments and Controls 5-1
Instruments and
Controls Controls Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-2
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 5-9
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 5-9
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Charging System Light . . . . . . . 5-11
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Brake System Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Overdrive Off Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Power Steering Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Traction Control System
(TCS)/Electronic Stability
Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-18
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 5-18
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Low Washer Fluid Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Vehicle Messages Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 5-20
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Trip Computer Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization (Radio
with Touchscreen Only) . . . . 5-21
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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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Lighting 6-1
Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-2
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the
turn signal lever on the left side of
the steering column.
There are three positions:
OFF: Turns all the lamps off,
except the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the
parking lamps including all lamps,
except the headlamps.
5 (Headlamps): Turns on the
headlamps together with the parking
lamps and instrument panel lights. Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder A warning chime sounds if the driver
door is opened while the ignition is
off and the exterior lamps are on.
Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer
2 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer): Push the turn signal
lever away from you and release, to
turn the high beams on. To return to
low beams, push the lever again or
pull it toward you and release.
This indicator light turns on in the
instrument cluster when the
high-beam headlamps are on.
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6-2 Lighting
Flash-to-Pass This feature is used to signal to the
vehicle ahead that you want
to pass.
If the headlamps are off or in the
low ‐ beam position, pull the turn
signal lever toward you to
momentarily switch to high beams.
Release the lever to turn the
high-beam headlamps off.
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) DRL can make it easier for others to
see the front of your vehicle during
the day.
A light sensor on top of the
instrument panel makes the DRL
work, so be sure it is not covered. The DRL system makes the
low-beam headlamps come on at a
reduced brightness when the
following conditions are met: .
The ignition is in the ON
position. .
The exterior lamp control is in
the OFF position. .
The parking brake is released.
If the parking brake is applied
before the engine is started, the
DRL do not come on.
When the DRL are on, only the
low-beam headlamps, at a reduced
level of brightness, will be on. The
taillamps, sidemarker, instrument
panel, and other lamps will not
be on.
Turn the exterior lamp control to
the
; or
5 position for full
illumination when driving at night.
The DRL remain on until the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position. Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning switch is on the
center stack below the climate
control system.
Press this button to make the front
and rear turn signal lamps flash on
and off. This warns others that you
are having trouble. Press again to
turn the flashers off.
The hazard warning flashers work
with the ignition switch in any
position.
Some localities may prohibit the use
of the hazard warning flashers while
driving.
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Vehicle Care 10-23
Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset and
should need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer.
Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on
page 10-23 .
For any bulb ‐ changing procedure
not listed in this section, contact
your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{ WarningHalogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure
to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb package. Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal and Parking
Lamps High-Beam Headlamp/
Low-Beam Headlamp 1. Open the hood.
2. Release the clip on the
connector.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise
and pull straight back.
Turn Signal and Parking Lamp 1. Open the hood.
2. Turn the bulb counterclockwise
and pull straight back.
Replacement Bulbs Lamp Bulb
Number
Headlamp H13
Front Turn Signal
and Parking Lamp 3457K
Map Lamp W5W
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INDEX i-5Headlamps (cont'd)
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-1
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 9-6
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
IIgnition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 13-15
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 2-13
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii J Jack
Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
Jump Starting - California
Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . 10-2
K Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . 2-3
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
L Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-28
Lamps
Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . 6-2
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Lamps (cont'd)
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, and Parking
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Light
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Lighter, Cigarette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Lighting
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Lights
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 5-14
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
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Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning . . . . . . . 5-17
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-1
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Low Washer Fluid Warning . . . 5-19
Overdrive Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Warning, Power Steering . . . . . 5-15
Locks
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . 5-18
Low Washer Fluid Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
M Maintenance
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13
Maintenance and Care
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . 11-3
Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-11
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Messages
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Mirrors
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . 2-13
Monitor System, Tire
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36 N New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
O Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Off-Road
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-30
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
Operating Mode
Overheated Engine
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
Operation, Infotainment
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Ordering
Service Publications . . . . . . . . .13-11
Outlets
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Overdrive Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Overheated Engine
Protection
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17