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213
uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
Continued
Features
■Audio
When the system recognizes the Audio
command, the screen will change the
dedicated screen for the voice recognition
of the audio.
• Audio On
*1
•Audio off*1
•FM
• AM
• SXM
• Disc
• HDD
• USB
• iPod
• Bluetooth ® Audio
• Pandora
*
•Aha
• AUX
2 Audio Commands P. 214
*1: These commands toggle the function
on and off, so the command may not match
your intended action.
■Climate Control
The screen changes the climate control
screen.
2 Climate Control Commands P. 215
The system accepts these commands on the
voice portal top screen.
•Call
• Call
• What time is it?
• What is today's date?
■Useful Commands
The system accepts these commands on the
dedicated screen for the voice recognition
of the phone.
•Call
• Call
■Phone Commands
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
Features
The system accepts these commands on the
Music Search screen.
■Using Song By Voice
Song By VoiceTM is a feature that allows you
to select music from your iPod or HDD
device using Voice Commands. To activate
this mode, you must press the (Talk)
button and say: “Music Search”.
■Song By Voice Commands
• Music Search
• What am I listening to?
• Who am I listening to?
• Who is this?
• What's playing?
• Who's playing?
• What album is this?
■Music Search Commands■Play Commands
• Play artist
• Play album
• Play song
• Play composer
• Play genre
• Play playlist
■List Commands
• List artist
• List album
• List composer
• List genre
• List playlist
• What time is it?
• What is today's date?
■General Commands
The system accepts these commands on the
Climate control screen.
• Climate Control Automatic
• Climate Control On
*1
•Climate Control Off*1
•Air conditioner On*1
•Air conditioner Off*1
•Defrost On*1
•Defrost Off*1
•Vent
• Dash and Floor
• Floor Vents
• Floor and Defrost
• Fan Speed Up
• Fan Speed Down
• Fan Speed <1-7>
• Temperature Up
• Temperature Down
• Temperature Max Heat
• Temperature Max Cool
• Temperature <57-87> Degrees (U.S.)
• Temperature <18-32> Degrees (Canada)
*1: These commands toggle the function
on and off, so the command may not match
your intended action.
■Climate Control Commands
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344
Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull
up the electric parking brake switch.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possibl e to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly c oded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled.
2 Immobilizer System P. 131
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
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uuWhen Driving uFront Sensor Camera*
360
Driving
1Front Sensor Camera*
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed towards the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the camera.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message
appears:
•Park your vehicle in a sa fe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the winds hield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uForward Collision Warning (FCW)
376
Driving
■Automatic shutoff
FCW may automatically shut itself off and the FCW indicator comes and stays on
when:
• The temperature inside the system is high.
• The windshield is blocked by di rt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
Once the conditions that caused FCW to shut off improve or are addressed (e.g.,
cleaning), the system comes back on.
1 Automatic shutoff
To help reduce the likelihood that high interior
temperatures will cause the ca mera system to shut off,
when parking, find a shady area or face the front of the
vehicle away from the sun.
If you use a reflective sun shade, do not allow it to
cover the camera housing. Covering the camera can
concentrate heat on the camera.
If the Can Not Operate: Camera Too Hot message
appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary , the defroster mode when
windows are fogged.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the FCW camera.
The camera is located
behind the rearview mirror.
Beep
The beeper sounds and the BRAKE
message appears in the multi-
information display until a possible
collision is avoided.
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uuWhen Driving uLane Departure Warning (LDW)
380
Driving
Press the LDW button to turn the system on
and off. u The indicator in the button comes on
when the system is on.
■LDW On and Off1Lane Departure Warning Camera (LDW Camera)
Do not place an object on the top of the instrument
panel. It may reflect onto the windshield and prevent
the system from detecting lane lines properly.
To help reduce the likel ihood that high interior
temperatures will cause the camera system to shut
off, when parking, find a sh ady area or face the front
of the vehicle away from the sun.
If you use a reflective sun shade, do not allow it to
cover the camera housing. Covering the camera can
concentrate heat on the camera.
If the Can Not Operate: Camera Too Hot message
appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary , the defroster mode when
windows are fogged.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the LDW camera.
LDW Button
Indicator
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441
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 442
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 443Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 444
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 445
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 450Opening the Hood ........................... 451
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 452
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 453
Oil Check ......................................... 454
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 455
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 456Engine Coolant ................................ 458
Transmission Fluid ............................ 460
Brake Fluid ....................................... 461
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 461
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 462
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 468
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 471
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 472Tire Labeling .................................... 472DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 474
Wear Indicators ............................... 476
Tire Service Life ................................ 476
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 477
Tire Rotation .................................... 478
Winter Tires ..................................... 479
Battery ............................................... 480
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 481
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 483Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 484
Exterior Care.................................... 486
Accessories and Modifications................ 488
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Maintenance
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety
Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction,
and temperature performance a ccording to Department of
Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these
gradings.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder an d maximum section width.
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested un der controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
■Uniform Tire Quality Grading
■Treadwear
1 Uniform Tire Quality Grading
For example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
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