Maintenance
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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
High-pressure washing
When using high-pressure wash-
ers, make sure to maintain suffi-
cient distance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive
pressure can lead to component
damage or water penetration.
Do not spray the camera, sensors or its surrounding area directly with
a high pressure washer. Shock
applied from high pressure water
may cause the device to not oper-
ate normally.
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or plastic covers)or
connectors as they may be dam-
aged if they come into contact with
high pressure water.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign mate-
rials. Make sure the drain holes in the
lower edges of the doors and rocker
panels are kept clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain
water may not completely remove all
these deposits.
A mild soap, safe for use on painted
surfaces, may be used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the finish.
WARNING - Wet brakes
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 main-
taining a slow forward speed.
CAUTION
Do not use strong soap, chem- ical detergents or hot water,and do not wash the vehicle indirect sunlight or when thebody of the vehicle is warm.
Be careful when washing the side windows of your vehicle.
Especially, with high-pressurewater, water may leak throughthe windows and wet the inte-rior.
To prevent damage to the plastic parts and lamps, donot clean with chemical sol-vents or strong detergents.
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Maintenance
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated
with a clear protective finish.
Do not use any abrasive cleaner,polishing compound, solvent, or
wire brushes on aluminum wheels.
They may scratch or damage the
finish.
Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly
with water. Also, be sure to clean
the wheels after driving on salted
roads. This helps prevent corrosion.
Avoid washing the wheels with high-speed car wash brushes.
Do not use any alkaline or acid detergent. It may damage and cor-
rode the aluminum wheels coated
with a clear protective finish.
Corrosion protection
Protecting your vehicle from corro-
sion
By using the most advanced design
and construction practices to combat
corrosion, we produces cars of the
highest quality. However, this is only
part of the job. To achieve the long-
term corrosion resistance your vehi-
cle can deliver, the owner's coopera-
tion and assistance is also required.
Common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corro-
sion on your vehicle are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture that isallowed to accumulate underneath
the car.
Removal of paint or protective coatings by stones, gravel, abra-
sion or minor scrapes and dents
which leave unprotected metal
exposed to corrosion.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 main-
taining a slow forward speed.
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Index
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................5-32
Downhill brake control (DBC) .................................5-40
Electronic stability control (ESC) .............................5-35
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ..................................5-42
Parking brake ............................................................5-30
Power brakes .............................................................5-28
Vehicle stability management (VSM) .......................5-39
Brakes fluid............................................................\
.......7-35
Bulb replacement ..........................................................7-74
Bulb wattage ...................................................................8-3
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button................5-9
California perchlorate notice ........................................7-95
Camera (Rear view)....................................................4-109
Capacities (Lubricants) ...................................................8-6
Care Exterior care ..............................................................7-84
Interior care ...............................................................7-89
Tire care.....................................................................7-4\
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Care of seat belts ..........................................................3-39
Cargo security screen .................................................4-157
Center console storage................................................4-147
Central door lock switch...............................................4-23
Certification label ...........................................................8-8
Chains, See Tire chains ................................................5-66
Checking tire inflation pressure ...................................7-49 Child restraint system ...................................................3-40
Lower anchor system ................................................3-47
Tether anchor system.................................................3-45
Child-protector rear door lock ......................................4-25
Cigarette lighter ..........................................................4-150
Climate control air filter .............................................4-133
Clothes hanger ............................................................4-155
Combined instrument, see Instrument cluster ..............4-71
Compact spare tire ........................................................6-27
Consumer information ..................................................8-10
Coolant........................................................................\
..7-32
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant .................................7-32
Crankcase emission control system..............................7-91
Cruise control switch ....................................................5-46
Cruise control system ...................................................5-45 Cruise control switch ................................................5-46
Cup holder ..................................................................4-150
Curtain air bag ..............................................................3-68
Dashboard illumination, see Instrument cluster illumination.................................................................4-71
Dashboard, see Instrument cluster................................4-71
Day/night rearview mirror ............................................4-59
Daytime running light.................................................4-112
Defogging (Windshield) .............................................4-144
Defroster (Rear window) ............................................4-124
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Index
Jack and tools ............................................................6-20
Jack label ...................................................................6-29
Removing and storing the spare tire .........................6-21
Floor mat anchor(s) ....................................................4-155
Fluid Brakes fluid ...............................................................7-35
Washer fluid ..............................................................7-37
Folding Key ....................................................................4-4
Folding the rear seat .....................................................3-21
Front fog light .............................................................4-116
Front seat adjustment - Manual ......................................3-5
Front seat adjustment - power ........................................3-6
Fuel Economy ...............................................................4-91
Fuel filler lid .................................................................4-43 Emergency fuel filer door release .............................4-46
Fuel Gauge....................................................................4-74\
Fuel requirements ...........................................................1-3
Fuse switch ...................................................................7-64
Fuse/relay panel description .........................................7-66
Fuses ........................................................................\
.....7-62 Engine compartment panel fuse ......................7-64, 7-70
Fuse switch ................................................................7-64
Fuse/relay panel description......................................7-66
Instrument panel fuse ................................................7-63
Main fuse...................................................................7-65
Multi fuse ..................................................................7-65 Gauges ........................................................................\
..4-73
Glove box ...................................................................4-147\
Glove box lamp ..........................................................4-122
Good braking practices .................................................5-43
Good driving practices .................................................5-19
Gross vehicle weight ......................................................8-5
Hazard warning flasher...............................................4-110
Hazardous driving conditions .......................................5-59
Headlamp delay ..........................................................4-111
Headlamp welcome ....................................................4-123
Headlight bulb replacement..........................................7-74
Headlight position.......................................................4-113
Headrest(3rd row) .........................................................3-18
Headrest(front)..............................................................3-10
Headrest(rear) ...............................................................3-17
Heated steering wheel...................................................4-55
Height adjustment (Front) ............................................3-30
High beam operation ..................................................4-114
Highway driving ...........................................................5-63
Hill-start assist control (HAC) .....................................5-42
Hood ........................................................................\
.....4-41
Horn ........................................................................\
......4-55
How to use this manual ..................................................1-2G
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Outside rearview mirror ............................................4-67
Programming HomeLink®........................................4-63
Moonroof, see Panoramic sunroof ...............................4-47
Multi box ....................................................................4-14\
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Multi fuse......................................................................7-\
65
Occupant classification system.....................................3-56
Odometer ......................................................................4-\
75
Oil (Engine) ..................................................................7-30
Outside rearview mirror ...............................................4-67
Outside temperature gauge ...........................................4-75
Overheats ........................................................................\
6-8
Owner maintenance ........................................................7-6
Panoramic sunroof ........................................................4-47
Parking brake ......................................................5-30, 7-37
Parking light position..................................................4-113
Passenger's front air bag ...............................................3-60
Pocket lamp ................................................................4-123
Power brakes............................................................\
.....5-28
Power outlet ................................................................4-152
Power steering ..............................................................4-53
Power tailgate ...............................................................4-27
Power window lock button ...........................................4-40 Pre-tensioner seat belt...................................................3-33
Programming HomeLink®...........................................4-63
Rear parking assist system .........................................4-105
Rear seat adjustment .....................................................3-15
Rearview camera ........................................................4-109
Rear window wiper and washer .................................4-119
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures .................7-48
Recommended lubricants and capacities........................8-6 Recommended SAE viscosity number........................8-7
Reducing the risk of a rollover .....................................5-59
Refrigerant label .............................................................8-9
Replacement light bulb .................................................7-74
Reporting safety defects ...............................................8-11
Road warning..................................................................6-2
Rocking the vehicle ......................................................5-54
Room lamp .................................................................4-121
Rotation (Tire) ..............................................................7-50
Scheduled maintenance service ......................................7-8
Seat belt precautions .....................................................3-36
Seat belt warning ..........................................................3-28
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