THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT VEHICLE INFORMATION .......9
▫ High Voltage Battery ....................9
500e ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES ........11
▫ Audible Pedestrian Warning System ........11
▫ Single-Speed Transmission ...............11
▫ Auto Park ...........................11
▫ E-Park .............................11
▫ Climate Control (HVAC System) ...........12
▫ Electric Air Conditioning Compressor .......12
▫ Electric Power Steering .................12
▫ Smartphone Features ...................13
HIGH VOLTAGE CHARGING OPERATION . . .14
▫ SAE J1772 Charging Inlet ................14
▫ AC Level 1 Charging (120V, 15 Amp) .......15▫
AC Level 2 Charging (240V, 30 Amp) .......26
▫ Charge Times ........................27
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ............28
▫ Ignition Key Removal ..................28
▫ Locking Doors With A Key ...............29
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...............29
SENTRY KEY .........................29
▫ Replacement Keys ....................30
▫ General Information ...................30
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM .............31
▫ To Arm The System ....................31
▫ To Disarm The System .................31
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY ...............32
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate .........32
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m)
using a hand-held key fob. The key fob does not need to
be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE:The line of transmission must not be blocked
with metal objects.
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once
to unlock the driver ’s door or twice, within five sec-
onds, to unlock all doors and the liftgate. The turn
signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock
signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st
Press
This feature lets you program the system to unlock
either the driver ’s door or all doors on the first press of
the unlock button on the key fob. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock
all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will
flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Key Fob
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windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal
occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting
occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof open-
ing to minimize the buffeting or open any window.
LIFTGATE
To unlock the liftgate, use the Remote Keyless Entry key
fob or activate the power door lock switches located on
the front door handles.
To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release handle
and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.Gas props support the liftgate in the open position.
However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera-
ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems:
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
•
Seat Belt Systems
• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags
• Child Restraints
Some of the safety features described in this section
may be standard equipment on some models, or may be
optional equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask
your authorized dealer.
Important Safety Precautions
Please pay close attention to the information in this
section. It tells you how to use your restraint system
properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as
possible.
Liftgate Handle
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Adding Washer Fluid.....................251
AirBag................................50 Advance Front Air Bag ...................50
Air Bag Operation ......................52
Driver Knee Air Bag .....................53
Enhanced Accident Response ..............236
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............236
FrontAirBag..........................50
If A Deployment Occurs ..................57
Knee Impact Bolsters ....................53
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ...........59
Transporting Pets .......................75
Air Bag Light ....................... .76, 122
Air Bag Maintenance ......................59
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................248
Air Conditioning Filter ....................168
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips .............167
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ................248
Air Conditioning System ................166, 248
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... .199
Alarm Disarm The System .....................31
Vehicle Security Alarm ...................31
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....................31
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ..............6Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
...............183
Anti-Lock Warning Light .........128, 132, 133, 134
Appearance Care ....................... .252
Audio Systems (Radio) ....................144
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................83
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .........166
Automatic Transaxle .......................28
Automatic Transmission ...................174
Gear Ranges ......................... .176
Battery ........................... .127, 247
Charging System Light ..................127
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ..............33
Belts, Seat ..............................76
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................249
B-Pillar Location ........................ .194
Brake Assist System ..................... .184
Brake Fluid ........................... .270
Brake,
Parking ......................... .181
Brakes ............................... .251
Brake System .......................... .251
Anti-Lock (ABS) ...................... .183
Master Cylinder ...................... .251
Parking ............................ .181
Warning Light ....................... .123
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Instrument Cluster....................121, 135
Instrument Cluster .....................120
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display ............120, 138
Instrument Panel And Controls ..............119
Instrument Panel Cover ....................258
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ..............258
Interior Appearance Care ...................256
Interior Lighting ..........................96
Key Fob Disarm The Alarm ......................31
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .33
Key-In Reminder .........................29
Key, Replacement .........................30
Keys ..................................28
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ...................29
Lane Change Assist .......................95
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................41
Latches ................................79
Hood ...............................92
Leaks, Fluid .............................79
Life Of Tires ........................... .206
Liftgate (Sedan) ..........................38 Light Bulbs
......................... .79, 266
Lights .............................. .79, 94
AirBag...........................76, 122
Brake Assist Warning ...................187
Brake Warning ....................... .123
Bulb Replacement ..................... .267
Cruise ....................125, 126, 136, 137
Exterior ..............................79
High Beam ...........................94
Park ............................ .95, 135
Passing ..............................94
Seat Belt Reminder .....................122
Service ............................. .267
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ...........130
Traction Control ...................... .187
Turn Signal .....................79, 95, 135
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .....135
Loading Vehicle Tires .............................. .194
Locks Automatic Door ........................36
Door ................................
35
Power Door ...........................36
Lubrication, Body ....................... .249
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INDEX 287
Lug Nuts............................. .220
Maintenance Free Battery ...................247
Maintenance, General .....................241
Maintenance Procedures ...................241
Maintenance Schedule .....................274
Manual, Service ........................ .282
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ...................251
Mirrors ................................83
Automatic Dimming .....................83
Electric Powered .......................84
Heated ..............................85
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ..............6
Multi-Function Control Lever ................94
Occupant Restraints .......................38
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............4
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,282
Paint Care ............................ .252
Parking Brake .......................... .181
Passing Light ............................94
Pets ...................................75
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ......194, 195Power
Door Locks ...........................36
Mirrors ..............................84
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ..........110
Steering ............................ .180
Sunroof ............................ .108
Windows .............................37
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ..............46
Pretensioners Seat Belts .............................47
Radial Ply Tires ........................ .200
Radio Frequency General Information ..................30, 34
Radio Operation ........................ .160
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ......................38
Rear Window Features .....................115
Recreational Towing ..................... .216
Release, Hood ...........................92
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................40
Remote Keyless Entry Disarm The Alarm ......................31
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........159
Replacement Bulbs ...................... .266
Replacement
Keys ........................30
288 INDEX