
Vehicles with Keyless Entry
Note:
A valid passive key must be located
within the detection range of that door for
keyless entry. See Keyless Entry (page 60).
Disarm and silence the alarm by unlocking
the doors and switching the ignition on or
unlocking the doors with the remote
control.
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AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Exterior Lamps On
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver door, and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Gearshift Lever Not in Park (P)
Sounds when the driver door is open, the
key is in the ignition and the gearshift lever
is not in park (P).
Key in Ignition
Sounds when the driver door is open and
the key is in the ignition.
Key Outside Vehicle - Vehicles
With Keyless System
Sounds when you close the driver door, the
key is outside your vehicle and the engine
is running. The system does not detect a
passive key inside your vehicle.
Parking Brake On
Sounds when the parking brake is on and
your vehicle is moving. If the warning chime
continues to sound when you release the
parking brake, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.
Safety Belt Minder
WARNINGS
The safety belt minder remains in
stand-by mode when the front safety
belts have been fastened. It will
sound if either safety belt is unfastened. WARNINGS
Do not sit on top of a fastened safety
belt to prevent the safety belt minder
from coming on. The occupant
protection system will only provide
optimum protection when you use the
safety belt correctly. Sounds when your vehicle speed exceeds
the pre-determined limit and the front
safety belts are unfastened. The chime will
stop after a period of time.
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Engine Immobilizer
Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Red
Immobiliser malfunction
Service now
Fuel System Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Displays if the fuel fill inlet did not fully
close.
-
Check Fuel Fill Inlet See Refueling (page 119).
Refuel as soon as possible.
-
Fuel Level Low
Hill Start Assist Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Displays when hill start assist is not avail-
able. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
Amber
Hill start assist not avail-
able
See
Hill Start Assist (page 132).
Keyless Entry Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Displays when the system cannot detect a
valid key.
Amber
Key not detected
See
Keyless Entry (page 60).
Displays when the system cannot detect a
valid key.
Amber
Key outside car
See
Keyless Entry (page 60).
Displays when the remote key battery
requires replacing.
Amber
Key Battery low Replace
soon
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Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
See Remote Control (page 46).
Displays if you switch the ignition on
without starting the engine.
Amber
Switch ignition off Press
ENGINE Start/Stop
button
See
Keyless Starting (page 111).
See
Keyless Entry (page 60).
-
Close trunk or use spare
key
Lighting Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Displays if a direction indicator bulb fails.
-
Left Indicator malfunc-
tion Change bulb
See
Changing a Bulb (page 203).
-
Right Indicator malfunc-
tion Change bulb
Maintenance Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Displays if the brake fluid level is low or if
there is a brake system fault.
Red
Brake fluid level low
Service now
See
Brake Fluid Check (page 192).
Have your vehicle checked immediately.
Have your vehicle checked immediately.
Red
Brake system fault Stop
safely
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Amber
Engine fault Service now
Displays when the engine oil life is depleted
and your vehicle requires an oil change.
-
Engine oil change due
Service required
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Extended idling at high engine
speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or
other damage. Do not park, idle or drive your vehicle
on dry grass or other dry ground
cover. The emission system heats up
the engine compartment and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire. Do not start the engine in a closed
garage or in other enclosed areas.
Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start the
engine. If you smell exhaust fumes inside
your vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer
immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if
you smell exhaust fumes. If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for approximately 5 miles
(8 kilometers) after you reconnect it. This
is because the engine management system
must realign itself with the engine. You can
disregard any unusual driving
characteristics during this period.
The powertrain control system meets all
Canadian interference-causing equipment
standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field or radio noise.
When you start the engine, avoid pressing
the accelerator pedal before and during
operation. Only use the accelerator pedal
when you have difficulty starting the
engine. IGNITION SWITCH
A (off) - The ignition is off.
Note: When you switch the ignition off and
leave your vehicle, do not leave your key in
the ignition. This could cause your vehicle
battery to lose charge.
Note: To switch the engine off when your
vehicle is moving, move the transmission
selector lever to position
N. Use the brakes
to bring the vehicle to a safe stop. After your
vehicle has stopped, switch the engine off
and move the transmission selector lever to
position
P. Turn the key to position A or B.
B
(accessory) - Allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to operate
while the engine is not running.
Note: Do not leave the ignition key in this
position for too long. This could cause your
vehicle battery to lose charge.
C
(on) - All electrical circuits operational.
Warning lamps and indicators illuminate.
D
(start) - cranks the engine. Release the
key as soon as the engine starts.
KEYLESS STARTING
(If Equipped) WARNING
The system may not function if the
key is close to metal objects or
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If the engine does not crank when the
clutch pedal has been fully depressed and
the button is pressed:
1.
Fully depress both the clutch and brake
pedals.
2. Press the button until the engine starts.
Stopping the Engine with Your
Vehicle Stationary
Note: The ignition, all electrical circuits
warning lamps and indicators will be
switched off.
Manual Transmission
Briefly press the button.
Automatic Transmission
1. Move the transmission selector lever to position P.
2. Press the button.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving WARNING
Switching off the engine when the
vehicle is still moving will result in a
loss of brake and steering assistance.
The steering will not lock, but higher effort
will be required. With the ignition switched
off some electrical circuits, warning lamps
and indicators may also be off. 1. Press and hold the button for at least
one second or press it three times
within two seconds.
2. Move the transmission selector lever to position N and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
3. When your vehicle has stopped, move the transmission selector lever to
position P or N and switch the ignition
off. STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
Note:
You can only operate the starter for
a limited period, for example 10 seconds.
The number of start attempts is limited to
approximately six. If you exceed this limit,
the system does not allow you to try again
until some time has elapsed, for example
30 minutes.
When you start the engine, the idle speed
increases, this helps to warm up the
engine. If the engine idle speed does not
slow down automatically, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Before starting the engine, check the
following:
• Make sure all occupants have fastened
their safety belts.
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure to set the parking brake.
• Move the transmission selector lever
to position P (automatic transmission)
or neutral (manual transmission).
• Turn the ignition key to position C. If
your vehicle is equipped with a keyless
ignition, see the following instructions.
Cold or Hot Engine
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note: Releasing the clutch pedal while the
engine is starting stops the engine cranking
and returns the ignition to on.
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2. Start the engine.
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
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You may do this under the following
conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward so that
it is towed in a forward direction.
• The transmission gear shift lever is
placed in position N. If the transmission
gear shift lever cannot be moved to
position
N, it may need to be
overridden. See Transmission (page
125).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is 50 miles (80
kilometers).
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle.
Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational (RV) towing. An example
of recreational towing would be towing
your vehicle behind a motorhome. These
guidelines are designed to ensure that your
transmission is not damaged.
Vehicles with a Manual Transmission
Your vehicle can be towed with all four
wheels on the ground or with the front
wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly.
If you are using a tow dolly follow the
instructions specified by the equipment
provider. If you tow your vehicle with all
wheels on the ground, follow these
instructions:
1. Tow only with your vehicle in the forward direction. Release the parking
brake.
2. Place the transmission in neutral.
Note: Do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h)
when towing your vehicle. Vehicles with an Automatic
Transmission - with Ignition Switch
Note:
There must be battery power to
properly move the transmission ’s internal
components to neutral in step 3. Also,
moving the gearshift to the neutral position
without first turning the ignition to the on II
position limits the towing capability to 35
mph (56 km/h) and 50 miles (80
kilometers).
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Switch the ignition to the on (
II)
position.
3. Press the brake pedal, then move the gearshift to the neutral position.
4. Wait for a message indicating that the transmission is ready in the information
and entertainment display, then switch
the ignition off and release the brake
pedal.
5. Disconnect the negative (black) cable from the battery. The anti-theft system
is disabled until the battery cable is
reconnected. See
Changing the 12V
Battery (page 193).
Note: The maximum towing speed is 70
mph (113 km/h).
Note: There is no limit on towing distance.
After towing, start the engine within 15
minutes of reconnecting the battery cable.
See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 193).
Vehicles with an Automatic
Transmission - with Keyless Starting
Note: There must be battery power to
properly move the transmission ’s internal
components to neutral in step 3. Also,
moving the gearshift to the neutral position
without first turning the ignition to the on II
position limits the towing capability to 35
mph (56 km/h) and 50 miles (80
kilometers).
1. Release the parking brake.
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2. Switch the ignition on by pressing the
keyless start button, but do not apply
the brake pedal.
3. Press the brake pedal, then move the gearshift to the neutral position.
Release the brake pedal.
4. Wait for a message indicating that the transmission is ready in the information
and entertainment display, then switch
the ignition off by pressing the keyless
start button.
5. Disconnect the negative (black) cable from the battery. The door key is
needed to lock and unlock doors when
the battery cable is disconnected. Also,
the anti-theft system is disabled until
the battery cable is reconnected. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 193).
Note: The maximum towing speed is 70
mph (113 km/h).
Note: There is no limit on towing distance.
After towing, start the engine within 15
minutes of reconnecting the battery cable.
See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 193).
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