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•Personal Settings Not Avail. – Vehicle in Motion —
manual transmission
• Door Open (with vehicle graphic showing which door
is open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
motion).
• Gate Open (with vehicle graphic showing the
Liftgate/back door open and a single chime sounds if
the vehicle is in motion)
• Check Gascap (refer to “Adding Fuel” in “Starting
And Operating” for further information)
• Oil Change Required (with a single chime)
• ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — if equippedEVIC Main Menu
To step to each main menu feature push and release the
MENU button once for each step. A step from the last
item in the list will cause the first item in the feature list
to be displayed. The following features are in the Main
menu:
• Compass, Outside Temperature, and ECO display
• Digital Speedometer
• Average Fuel Economy
• Distance to Empty
• Tire Pressure — If Equipped
• Elapsed Time
• Vehicle Information
• Coolant Temp
• Oil Pressure
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•Transmission Temp — Automatic Transmission Only
• Oil Life Remaining (Automatic Oil Change Indica-
tor)
• EVIC Units Selection
• System Status and Warnings
• Personal Settings
NOTE:
For features in the EVIC that can be reset (Average
Fuel Economy and Elapsed Time), the EVIC prompts a reset
with the RIGHT
arrow button graphic and the word
RESET next to it.
When the RIGHTarrow button is pushed, the
selected feature will reset and RESET ALL will display
next to the RIGHT
arrow button . Pushing the
RIGHT
arrow button a second time will reset both
Average Fuel Economy and Elapsed Time. After three seconds without pushing the
RIGHT
arrow but-
ton, RESET ALL will return to RESET and only the
selected feature will have been reset.
Compass, Outside Temperature Display / ECO
(Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped
The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is
facing. Push and release the COMPASSbutton to display
one of eight compass headings, the outside temperature/
ECO if the EVIC display is not already displaying this
screen.
NOTE: The system will display the last known outside
temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to
be driven several minutes before the updated tempera-
ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the
displayed temperature; therefore, temperature readings
are not updated when the vehicle is not moving.
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When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)
estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change
to a text display ofLOW FUEL.” This display will
continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a
significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the
LOW FUEL text, and a new DTE value will display.
Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset.
Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is
in the RUN or START position.
Elapsed time displays Minutes: seconds.
After 59 minutes: 59 seconds are reached, Hours: Min-
utes: Seconds will be displayed.
Elapsed time can be reset by pushing and holding the
RIGHT
arrow button (as prompted in the EVIC
display). Upon reset, all digits will change to zeros and
time will start again if the ignition switch is in RUN or
START. Vehicle Information
Push and release the
MENUbutton until “Vehicle Infor-
mation” displays in the EVIC. Then, push the DOWN
arrow button to display any one of the following
choices:
• Coolant Temperature
Shows the actual coolant temperature.
• Oil Pressure
Shows the actual oil pressure.
• Transmission Temperature — Automatic Transmis-
sion Only
Shows the actual transmission fluid temperature.
• Oil Life Remaining (Automatic Oil Change Indica-
tor) — If Equipped
Shows the oil life measured in percentage.
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Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will display in the EVIC display for approximately 5
seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON position. To
turn off the message temporarily, push and release the
MENU button. To reset the oil change indicator system
(after performing the scheduled maintenance), perform
the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.Do not
start the engine. 2. Fully push the accelerator pedal slowly three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display)
Displays the units used for the Outside Temperature,
Average Fuel Economy and Distance to Empty features.
Push and release the DOWN
arrow button to toggle
units between U.S.andMETRIC. 4
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which increases the possibilities of a downhill slide or
rollover. Make sure the surface has good traction with
firm and stable soils. If possible, transverse the incline at
an angle heading slightly up or down.
WARNING!
Driving across an incline increases the risk of a
rollover, which may result in severe injury.
If You Stall Or Begin To Lose Headway
If you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing a
steep hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop and
immediately apply the brake. Restart the engine and shift
into REVERSE. Back slowly down the hill allowing
engine braking to control the descent and apply your
brakes, if necessary, but do not allow the tires to lock.
WARNING!
If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot
make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never
attempt to turn around. To do so may result in
tipping and rolling the vehicle, which may result in
severe injury. Always back carefully straight down a
hill in REVERSE. Never back down a hill in NEU-
TRAL using only the vehicle brakes. Never drive
diagonally across a hill, always drive straight up or
down.
Driving Through Water
Extreme care should be taken crossing any type of water.
Water crossings should be avoided, if possible, and only
be attempted when necessary in a safe, responsible
manner. You should only drive through areas which are
designated and approved. You should tread lightly and
avoid damage to the environment. You should know
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worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be
replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for
further information.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying
factors including, but not limited to:
•Driving style.
•
Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pressures can
cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire
tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread
life, resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement.
• Distance driven.
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or
higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced
tread life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle main-
tenance schedule is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have a collision resulting
in serious injury or death.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact
with oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva-
lent to the originals in size, quality and performance
when replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on
“Tread Wear Indicator”. Refer to the Tire and Loading
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Torque Specifications
Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/Bolt SizeLug Nut/
Bolt Socket Size
100 Ft-Lbs (135 N·m) 1/2” x 20 19 mm
**Use only your Authorized Dealer recommended lug
nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before
tightening.
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting
the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.
Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each
nut/bolt has been tightened twice.
Wheel Mounting Surface
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..........595
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .596
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............596
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS .............597
REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................598
DEALER SERVICE ..................... .599
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........599
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .600
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .603▫
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................603
▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ...........607
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............609
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............610
▫ Body Lubrication .....................614
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............615
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................621
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .622
▫ Cooling System ..................... .624
▫ Brake System ....................... .630
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