•With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel System
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of thefuel pump nozzle.
Cooling System
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no coolingsystem leaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
12V Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery,we recommend that you disconnectthe battery cables to maintain batterycharge for quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if you disconnect the batterycables.
We recommend the following options foryour plug-in vehicle:
•Leave your vehicle plugged in. The 12Vbattery maintains power if left pluggedin. However, this periodically useselectricity from the household outlet.
•Connect a battery charger to your 12Vbattery and leave it on a continuous,slow charge.
•Disconnect the 12V battery. If your 12Vbattery is located in the luggagecompartment, do not fully shut theluggage compartment afterdisconnecting the 12V battery. Onlyleave the luggage compartment openif your vehicle is stored in a lockedlocation.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure you cover all linkages,cables, levers and pins under yourvehicle with grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirtor grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
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A/CSee: Climate Control.........................................108About This Manual...........................................7ABSSee: Brakes...........................................................164ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................165Accessories....................................................344Exterior style........................................................344Interior style.........................................................344Lifestyle.................................................................344Peace of mind.....................................................344AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation.............................................11Active Park Assist..........................................172Automatic Steering into ParkingSpace..................................................................173Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........174Troubleshooting the System..........................174Using Active Park Assist...................................172Adjusting the Headlamps..........................231Horizontal Aim Adjustment...........................232Vertical Aim Adjustment..................................231Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................67Airbag Disposal...............................................43Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control.........................................108Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............238AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................66Ambient Lighting............................................79Anti-Theft Alarm............................................66Arming the Alarm................................................66Disarming the Alarm...........................................66Appendices....................................................366Audible Warnings and Indicators.............92Automatic Transmission WarningChime...................................................................92Engine On Warning Chime................................92Headlamps On Warning Chime......................92Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................92Keyless Warning Alert ........................................92Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................92
Audio Control...................................................67Seek, Next or Previous.......................................68Audio System................................................283General Information.........................................283Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC.............................................................284Audio Unit - Vehicles With: PremiumAM/FM/CD.................................................286Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD..........................................................288Menu Structure..................................................289Autolamps.........................................................75Windshield Wiper ActivatedHeadlamps.........................................................75Automatic Climate Control......................108Temperature Control........................................109Automatic Engine Shutdown...................133Automatic Transmission.............................161Automatic Transmission...................................161Brake-Shift Interlock.........................................162If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................163Automatic Transmission FluidCheck.............................................................227Autowipers........................................................70Auxiliary Power Points................................126110 Volt AC Power Point...................................12612 Volt DC Power Point.....................................126Locations...............................................................126
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.....................228Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........218Booster Seats..................................................22Types of Booster Seats......................................23Brake Fluid Check.........................................227Brakes...............................................................164General Information..........................................164Breaking-In......................................................192Bulb Specification Chart...........................237
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Cabin Air Filter..................................................111California Proposition 65..............................11
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................89Anti-Lock Braking System................................89Battery.....................................................................89Brake System........................................................89Cruise Control.......................................................89Direction Indicator...............................................89Door Ajar.................................................................89EcoSelect................................................................89Engine and Motor CoolantTemperature.....................................................89Engine Oil................................................................90EV Later...................................................................90EV Now....................................................................90Fasten Safety Belt...............................................90Front Airbag...........................................................90Front Fog Lamps..................................................90High Beam..............................................................90Liftgate Ajar...........................................................90Low Battery............................................................90Low Fuel Level......................................................90Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................90Overdrive Cancel and Grade Assist..............90Parking Lamps.......................................................91Powertrain Fault....................................................91Ready to Drive........................................................91Service Engine Soon............................................91Stability Control.....................................................91Stability Control Off............................................92Stop Safely.............................................................92Vehicle Plugged in................................................92Washer Fluid Check.....................................227WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................241See: Wipers and Washers.................................70Waxing.............................................................242Wheels and Tires.........................................249Technical Specifications.................................274Windows and Mirrors...................................80Windshield Washers......................................72Windshield Wipers.........................................70Intermittent Wipe.................................................70Speed Dependent Wipers................................70Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades..................229Wipers and Washers.....................................70
Wrecker TowingSee: Transporting the Vehicle.......................190
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