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Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may
collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, acceler-
ated rusting can occur on underbody
parts such as the fuel lines, frame,
floor pan and exhaust system, even
though they have been treated with
rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-
body and wheel openings with luke-
warm or cold water once a month,
after off-road driving and at the end
of each winter. Pay special attention
to these areas because it is difficult
to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have
drain holes that should not be
allowed to clog with dirt; trapped
water in these areas can cause rust-
ing.
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated
with a clear protective finish.WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.
CAUTION
Do not use abrasive cleaner,
polishing compound, solvent,or wire brushes on aluminumwheels.
Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neu- tral detergent, and rinse thor-oughly with water. Also, cleanthe wheels after driving onsalted roads.
Do not wash the wheels with high-speed car wash brushes.
Do not use any cleaners con- taining acid or alkaline or aciddetergents.

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To help prevent corrosion
Keep your car clean
The best way to prevent corrosion is
to keep your vehicle clean and free
of corrosive materials. Attention to
the underside of the vehicle is partic-
ularly important.
If you live in a high-corrosion area
— where road salts are used, near
the ocean, areas with industrial
pollution, acid rain, etc.—, you
should take extra care to prevent
corrosion. In winter, hose off the
underside of your vehicle at least
once a month and be sure to clean
the underside thoroughly when
winter is over.
vehicle, pay particular attention to
the components under the fenders
and other areas that are hidden
from view. Do a thorough job; just
dampening the accumulated mud
rather than washing it away will
accelerate corrosion rather than
prevent it. Water under high pres-
sure and steam are particularly
effective in removing accumulated
mud and corrosive materials.
When cleaning lower door panels, rocker panels and frame members,
be sure that drain holes are kept
open so that moisture can escape
and not be trapped inside to accel-
erate corrosion.Keep your garage dry
Don't park your car in a damp, poor-
ly ventilated garage. This creates a
favorable environment for corrosion.
This is particularly true if you wash
your vehicle in the garage or drive it
into the garage when it is still wet or
covered with snow, ice or mud. Even
a heated garage can contribute to
corrosion unless it is well ventilated
so moisture is dispersed.
Keep paint and trim in good condition
Scratches or chips in the finish
should be covered with "touch-up"
paint as soon as possible to reduce
the possibility of corrosion. If bare
metal is showing through, the atten-
tion of a qualified body and paint
shop is recommended.
Bird droppings are highly corrosive
and may damage painted surfaces in
just a few hours. Always remove bird
droppings as soon as possible.

Index
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Capacities (Lubricants) ....................................................3-4
Capacity/Weight ................................................................8-3
CareExterior care ................................................................7-87
Interior care ................................................................7-93
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
47
CD player ....................................................................4-13\
5
Center console storage ..................................................4-110
Central door lock switch ................................................4-17
Certification label ............................................................8-6
Chains Tire chains ..................................................................5-51
Changing a Tire with TPMS ..........................................6-14
Check tire inflation pressure ..........................................7-49
Child restraint system (CRS) ..........................................3-34 Booster seats ................................................................3-37
Forward-facing child restraints ..................................3-37
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................3-37
Lower Anchors and Tether for Children (LATCH) System ......................................................................3-\
38
Rear-facing child seats ................................................3-36
Securing a child restraint seat with “Tether Anchor” system ........................................................................\
3-41
Securing a child restraint with the LATCH anchors system ........................................................................\
3-40
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS)..................3-35 Child-safety rear door lock ............................................4-19
Climate control air filter ................................................4-92
Climate control air filter (replacement) ..........................7-39
Clock ........................................................................\
....4-113
Clothes hanger ..............................................................4-117
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................4-51
Compact spare tire replacement ....................................7-52
Consumer information ....................................................8-8
Coolant ........................................................................\
....7-32
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................7-32
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-94
Cruise control system ....................................................5-43
Cup holder ....................................................................4-115
Curtain air bags ..............................................................3-49
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel
illumination ..................................................................4-52
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................4-51
Day/night rearview mirror ..............................................4-42
Daytime running light ....................................................4-78
Defogging (Windshield) ..............................................4-105
Defroster (Rear window) ................................................4-83
Defrosting (Windshield) ..............................................4-105
Dimensions ......................................................................8-\
2
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ..4-52
Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-51
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Door locks ......................................................................4-\
14Auto door lock/unlock features ..................................4-18
Central door lock switch ............................................4-17
Child-safety rear door lock..........................................4-19
Door lock button..........................................................4-16
Impact sensing door unlock system ............................4-18
Remote key ..................................................................4-14
Smart key ....................................................................4-15\
Speed sensing door lock system..................................4-18
Drinks holders, see cup holders ....................................4-115
Driver selectable steering mode ....................................4-39
Driver’s air bag ..............................................................3-47
Driving assist system Active ECO system ....................................................5-41
Driving at night ..............................................................5-49
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-50
Driving in the rain ..........................................................5-50 Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with compass and
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Electric power steering (EPS) ........................................4-38
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..................................5-34
Emergency towing ..........................................................6-29
Emission control system ................................................7-94 Crankcase emission control system ............................7-94
Evaporative emission control system ..........................7-94
Exhaust emission control system ................................7-95
Engine compartment..................................................2-6, 7-2
Engine compartment panel fuse ....................................7-66
Engine coolant ................................................................7-32
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................4-54
Engine number ..................................................................8-7
Engine oil ........................................................................\
7-30
Engine Start/Stop button ..................................................5-9
Evaporative emission control system ............................7-94
Exhaust emission control system....................................7-95
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ................7-26
Exterior care....................................................................7-87\
Exterior lights ................................................................4-72
Exterior overview Front ........................................................................\
......2-2
Rear........................................................................\
........2-3
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Flat tireChanging tires..............................................................6-16
Jack and tools ..............................................................6-15
Spare tire......................................................................6-\
15
Tire Mobility Kit ........................................................6-22
Floor mat anchor(s) ......................................................4-118
Fluid Brake/clutch fluid ........................................................7-35
Washer fluid ................................................................7-36
Fog light (front) ..............................................................4-76
Front lamps ....................................................................4-79\
Front seat ........................................................................\
..3-6
Fuel filler door ................................................................4-31
Fuel Gauge ......................................................................4-\
54
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3
Fuses ........................................................................\
......7-63 Engine compartment panel fuse ..................................7-66
Fuse/relay panel description ........................................7-68
Instrument panel fuse ..................................................7-64
Main fuse ....................................................................7-66\
Memory fuse................................................................7-65
Multi fuse ....................................................................7-67\
Gauges ........................................................................\
....4-53
Glove box ......................................................................4-\
111
Hazard warning flasher ....................................................6-2
Hazardous driving conditions ........................................5-48
Headlight bulb replacement ............................................7-76
Headlight escort function................................................4-77
Headlight position ..........................................................4-73
Headrest ........................................................................\
..3-15
Heater
Automatic climate control system ..............................4-94
Manual climate control system ..................................4-84
Height adjustment ..........................................................3-23
High beam operation ......................................................4-74
High mounted stop light replacement ............................7-84
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ....................................5-39
Hood........................................................................\
........4-29
Horn ........................................................................\
........4-41
How to use this manual ....................................................1-2
How vehicle audio works ............................................4-122
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If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly ........6-4
If the engine overheats ......................................................6-8
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing ..................6-3
If the engine stalls while driving ......................................6-3
If the engine turns over normally but doesn’t start ..........6-4
If the engine will not start ................................................6-4
If you have a flat tire ......................................................6-15
If you have a flat tire while driving ..................................6-3
Ignition key interlock system ........................................5-27
Ignition switch ..................................................................5-5Engine Start/Stop button................................................5-9
Key ignition switch ......................................................5-5
Immobilizer system ........................................................4-12
Impact sensing door unlock system ................................4-18
Improtant safety precautions ............................................3-2 Air bag hazards..............................................................3-2
Always wear your seat belt ..........................................3-2
Control your speed ........................................................3-3
Driver distraction ..........................................................3-2
Keep your vehicle in safe condition..............................3-3
Restrain all children ......................................................3-2
In case of emergency while driving..................................6-3
Inside rearview mirror ....................................................4-42 Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-51
ECO ON/OFF mode ....................................................4-59
Gauges ........................................................................\
4-53
Instrument panel illumination ....................................4-52
Manual transaxle shift indicator ..................................4-59
Transaxle shift indicator ..............................................4-56
Trip computer ..............................................................4-56
Warnings and indicators ..............................................4-60
Instrument panel fuse......................................................7-64
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-5
Interior care ....................................................................7-93\
Interior features ............................................................4-113 Aux, USB and iPod ..................................................4-122
Clock ........................................................................\
..4-113
Clothes hanger ..........................................................4-117
Cup holder ................................................................4-115
Floor mat anchor(s) ..................................................4-118
Outside temperature ..................................................4-114
Power outlet ..............................................................4-116
Sunvisor ....................................................................4-116
Interior lights ..................................................................4-78
Interior overview ..............................................................2-4
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