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Safe Driving
Safety of Larger Children
The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind
of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who
must sit in front.
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/
shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upri ght and all the way back, then answer the
following questions.
■Checklist
• Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over
the edge of the seat?
• Does the shoulder belt cross between the
child’s neck and arm?
• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s thighs?
• Will the child be able to stay seated like this
for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these questions, th e child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.
■Protecting Larger Children
■Checking Seat Belt Fit
1 Safety of Larger Children
3WARNING
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in
front can result in injury or death if the
passenger’s front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ri de in front, move the
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible,
have the child sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly, us ing a booster seat if
needed.
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Safe DrivingIf a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used
properly, position the chil d in a booster seat in
the rear seat. For the ch ild’s safety, check that
the child meets the booster seat
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever
have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:
• Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information
in this manual.
• Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
• Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.
• Check that the seat belt is properly positi oned so that the child is secure in the
seat.
■Monitoring child passengers
We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older, more
mature children sometimes need to be remind ed to fasten their seat belts and sit up
properly.
■Booster Seats1 Booster Seats
When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the
instructions that came with it, and install the seat
accordingly.
There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a
booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat
belt correctly.
Some U.S. states, and Canadian provinces and
territories require children to use a booster seat until
they reach a given age or we ight (e.g. six years or 60
lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or
province, or territory where you intend to drive.
■Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 134
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 135
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 137
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .......................................... 138
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 146
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 148
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 149
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 150
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 157
Security System Alarm ...................... 157 Opening and Closing the Windows
... 160
Opening and Closing the Moonroof .. 162
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 163
Turn Signals ..................................... 166
Light Switches.................................. 167
Fog Lights
*...................................... 170
Daytime Running Lights ................... 170
Auto High-Beam .............................. 171
Wipers and Washers ........................ 174
Brightness Control ........................... 178
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button.. 179Driving Position Memory System ...... 180
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 182 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 183
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 184
Adjusting the Seats Front Seats ...................................... 186
Second Row Seats ........................... 188
Third Row Seats ............................... 197
Armrest ........................................... 198
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights .................................. 200
Interior Convenience Items .............. 202
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 213
Rear Climate Control System ........... 221
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 225
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
Controls
Pull the front door inner handle.
u The door unlocks and opens in one
motion.
Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other
doors.
To avoid all the doors to be unlocked, use the lock tab on the driver’s door to unlock,
then lock again before opening the door. u This setting works for one time only. If you do not want all the doors to be
unlocked all the time, customize the Auto Door Unlock setting to Off using
the MID or audio/information screen.
■Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle1 Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle
The front door inne r handles are designed to allow
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
However this feature requires that front seat
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while
the vehicle is in motion.
Children should always ride in a rear seat where
childproof door locks are provided.
2 Childproof Door Locks P. 148
Inner Handle
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON,
using the switches on the doors.
The driver’s side switches can be used to open and close all the windows. The power
window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (not pushed in,
indicator off) to open and close the windows from anyw here other than the driver’s
seat.
When the power window lock button is pu shed in, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on if a
child is in the vehicle.
■Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
■Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or cl oses completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
Closing a power window on someone’s
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from
the windows before closing them.
ON
OFF
Power Window
Lock Button
Rear Passenger’s
Window Switches
Front Passenger’s
Window Switch
Driver’s Window
Switch
Indicator
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Index
Shifting ................................................... 374
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 230
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 119
Average Speed ......................................... 120
AWD ......................................................... 423
B
Back-Up Light ........................................... 484
Battery ...................................................... 499
Charging System Indicator ................ 78, 541
Jump Starting ......................................... 537
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 499
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 33
Beverage Holders ..................................... 205
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 421
Indicator ................................................... 95
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 273
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................... 310
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 70
Brake System ............................................ 428
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 434
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 432
Brake Assist System................................. 435
Brake System Indicator .............................. 75
Fluid ....................................................... 480
Foot Brake .............................................. 431
Indicator ..................................... 74, 75, 543
Parking Brake.......................................... 428
Brake System (Amber)
Indicator ................................................... 75 Brake System (Red)
Indicator ............................................ 74, 543
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 178
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 421
Bulb Replacement .................................... 481
Back-Up Light .......................................... 484
Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal Light ..... 482
Fog Lights ................................................ 481
Front Turn Signal/ Parking, Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights ... 481
Headlights ............................................... 481
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 485
Puddle Lights ........................................... 485
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 485
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 481
Taillights .................................................. 484
Taillights/Rear Side Maker Lights .............. 483
Bulb Specifications ................................... 560
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 378
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 71
Carrying Cargo .................................. 349, 351
CD Player ................................................... 260
Center Pocket ........................................... 204
Certification Label .................................... 562
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 481
Charging System Indicator ................. 78, 541Child Safety
................................................. 56
Childproof Door Locks............................. 148
Child Seat .................................................... 56
Booster Seats ............................................ 70
Child Seat for Infants................................. 58
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 59
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 64
Larger Children ......................................... 69
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 58
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 60
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 148
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 508
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 506
Client Service Information ....................... 570
Climate Control System ............................ 213
Changing the Mode ................................ 216
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 220
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 505
Rear Climate Control System ................... 221
Sensors ................................................... 225
Synchronized Mode................................. 217
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 213
Clock .......................................................... 134
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 436
Coat Hook ................................................. 209
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 436
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 515, 561
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Index
I
Identification Numbers............................ 562
Engine and Transmission.......................... 562
Vehicle Identification ............................... 562
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System) ........... 387
Illumination Control ................................. 178
Button ..................................................... 178
Immobilizer System .................................. 157
Indicator .................................................... 85
Indicators ..................................................... 74
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF) .................... 91, 390
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 82
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 82
Auto Idle Stop ........................................... 88
Auto Idle Stop System................................ 88
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 77, 432
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 77, 432
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ............... 95, 422
Brake System (Amber)................................ 75
Brake System (Red) ............................ 74, 543
Charging System ............................... 78, 541
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 93, 94
Electric Parking Brake................................. 76
Electric Parking Brake System ..................... 76
Fog Lights .................................................. 85
Gear Position ............................................. 79
High Beam................................................. 84
Immobilizer System .................................... 85
Keyless Access System ............................... 87 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 89, 412
Lights On .................................................. 85
Low Fuel ................................................... 81
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 78, 541
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................. 84
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 78, 542
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 74, 543
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 90
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 34, 81
Security System Alarm ............................... 86
Speed-sensitive Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System ...................... 84, 543
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM.............. 87
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 82
System Message ........................................ 86
Turn Signal ................................................ 84
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 83, 418
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 83, 419
Information .............................................. 559
Instrument Panel ........................................ 73
Brightness Control................................... 178
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ........... 387
Dynamic Mode button ............................ 387
Interface Dial ............................................ 232
Interior Lights ........................................... 200
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 183
iPhone ............................................... 267, 284
iPod ................................................... 263, 284
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 519
Jump Starting ........................................... 537
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 137
Keyless Access System .............................. 138
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 144
Keys ........................................................... 135
Lockout Prevention ................................. 144
Number Tag............................................ 137
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 148
Remote Transmitter ................................ 143
Types and Functions................................ 135
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 373
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 410
Indicator ................................................... 89
Language (HFL) ........................................ 311
LATCH (Child Seats) ............................. 61, 66
LED Puddle Light ...................................... 142
Lights ................................................ 167, 481
Automatic............................................... 168
Bulb Replacement ................................... 481
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 170
High Beam Indicator ................................. 84
Interior.................................................... 200
Light Switches......................................... 167
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Index
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator....... 54
Passing Indicators ..................................... 167
Power Tailgate .......................................... 152
Power Windows ........................................ 160
Precautions While Driving ........................ 372
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle................................................... 372
Rain ......................................................... 372
Pregnant Women ....................................... 39
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 515, 522
R
Radiator..................................................... 478
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 245
Radio (SiriusXM ®)...................................... 249
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 247
Range ........................................................ 120
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 247
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 565
Rear Climate Control System ................... 221
From the Front Panel ............................... 221
From the Rear Panel................................. 224
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ...................................................... 179
Rear Seats .................................................. 197
Second Row Seat ............................. 190, 191
Third Row Seat ........................................ 197
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 183
Refueling ................................................... 456
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 116 Gasoline .......................................... 456, 560
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Regulations ............................... 426, 493, 563
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback ................................................. 369
Checking Door Lock Status...................... 145
Remote Transmitter ................................. 143
Replacement
Battery ............................ 501, 502, 503, 504
Bulbs ....................................................... 481
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 486
Fuses ............................... 546, 549, 551, 552
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 488
Tires ........................................................ 496
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 564
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 119
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 184
Right Selector Wheel ....................... 117, 123
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 405
On and Off.............................................. 407
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 27
Safety Checklist .......................................... 32
Safety Labels ............................................... 72
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 33
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 37
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 35
Checking................................................... 40 Detachable Anchor ................................... 38
Fastening .................................................. 36
Installing a Child Seat
with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 64
Pregnant Women...................................... 39
Reminder .................................................. 34
Warning Indicator ............................... 34, 81
Seat Heaters ..................................... 211, 212
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 211
Seats .......................................................... 186
Adjusting ................................................ 186
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 186
Front Seats.............................................. 186
Rear Seats ............................................... 197
Seat Heaters ................................... 211, 212
Seat Ventilation ...................................... 211
Second Row Seat ............................ 190, 191
Third Row Seat ....................................... 197
Second Row Outer Seats Heaters ............ 212
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 191
Security System ........................................ 157
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 85
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 86
Select Button ............................................ 374
Operation ............................................... 376
Select Lever ................................................ 18
Operation ................................................. 18
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 60
Sequential Mode ...................................... 380
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 381
Setting the Clock ...................................... 134
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