
Information Display Control.......................63
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................64
Windshield Washers
.....................................64
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........65
Lighting
General Information.....................................66
Lighting Control..............................................66
Autolamps........................................................67
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................68
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................68
Daytime Running Lamps
............................68
Direction Indicators
.......................................69
Interior Lamps.................................................69
Ambient Lighting
............................................70
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
...............................................71
Exterior Mirrors
.................................................72
Interior Mirror
....................................................73
Sun Visors
..........................................................74
Instrument Cluster
Gauges................................................................75
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................77
Audible Warnings and Indicators
.............79
Information Displays
General Information
.....................................80
Information Messages
..................................87
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
........................94
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................95
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................96
Cabin Air Filter
.................................................97 Remote Start...................................................97
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................98
Head Restraints
..............................................98
Manual Seats
................................................100
Power Seats...................................................100
Rear Seats
........................................................101
Heated Seats
.................................................103
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points
...............................104
Storage Compartments
Center Console
..............................................105
Overhead Console
.......................................105
Starting and Stopping the Electric Motor
Starting the Electric Motor.......................106
Switching Off the Electric Motor
............107
High Voltage Battery
General Information
....................................109
Charging the High Voltage Battery........109
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch............................................................115
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
.............................116
Brakes
General Information
.....................................118
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................119
Parking Brake
..................................................119
Hill Start Assist
...............................................119
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................121
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Using Traction Control.................................121
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................122
Using Stability Control................................123
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................124
Rear Parking Aid
............................................124
Rear View Camera
........................................125
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................129
Using Cruise Control
....................................129
Driving Aids
Steering.............................................................131
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................132
Load Limit........................................................132
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................138
Transporting the Vehicle............................138
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......138
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................140
Cold Weather Precautions.......................140
Driving Through Water
...............................140
Floor Mats
.......................................................140
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................142
Hazard Flashers
............................................143
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................143
Collision, Damage or Fire Event..............145
Post-Crash Alert System...........................146 Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................147
In California (U.S. Only).............................148
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)......................149
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
........................150
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................150
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................151
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................152
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................152
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................154
Changing a Fuse
...........................................164
Maintenance
General Information
....................................166
Opening and Closing the Hood...............167
Under Hood Overview
................................168
Coolant Check
...............................................168
Brake Fluid Check.........................................170
Washer Fluid Check.......................................171
Changing the 12V Battery............................171
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................172
Changing the Front Wiper Blades...........173
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades............174
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................174
Removing a Headlamp...............................175
Changing a Bulb............................................176
Bulb Specification Chart
............................178
Vehicle Care
General Information....................................180
Cleaning Products.......................................180
Cleaning the Exterior
....................................181
Waxing..............................................................182
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys with
restricted driving modes to promote good
driving habits. All but one of the keys can
be activated with these restricted modes.
Any keys that remain unprogrammed are
referred to as administrator keys or admin
keys. They can be used to:
•
Create a MyKey.
• Program configurable MyKey settings.
• Clear all MyKey features.
When you have created a MyKey, you can
access the following information by using
the information display to determine:
• How many admin keys and MyKeys are
programmed to your vehicle.
• The total distance your vehicle traveled
with a MyKey.
Note: Switch the ignition on to use the
system.
Note: All MyKeys are programmed to the
same settings. You cannot program them
individually.
Note: For vehicles equipped with a
push-button start, when both a MyKey and
an admin key are present, the admin key will
be recognized by the vehicle while switching
the vehicle on to start.
Non-configurable Settings
The following settings cannot be changed
by an admin key user:
• Safety belt reminder. You cannot
disable this feature. The audio system
will mute when the front seat
passengers’ safety belts are not
fastened.
• Early low charge. The low-charge
warning activates earlier, giving the
MyKey user more time to recharge. •
Driver assist features, if equipped on
your vehicle, are forced on: parking aid.
• Satellite radio adult content
restrictions, if equipped on your vehicle.
Configurable Settings
With an admin key, you can configure
certain MyKey settings when you first
create a MyKey and before you recycle the
key or restart the engine. You can also
change the settings afterward with an
admin key.
• A vehicle speed limit can be set.
Warnings will be shown in the display
followed by an audible tone when your
vehicle reaches the set speed. You
cannot override the set speed by fully
depressing the accelerator pedal or by
setting cruise control. WARNING
Do not set MyKey maximum speed
limit to a limit that will prevent the
driver from maintaining a safe speed
considering posted speed limits and
prevailing road conditions. The driver is
always responsible to drive in accordance
with local laws and prevailing conditions.
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Information
Displays the associated driver alert graphic.
Driver Alert
Displays the number of warnings that need immediate attention in
red. You can only view the warnings from the System Check menu.
View them immediately by pressing OK and then OK again to enter
system check. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the
warnings.
XX Warnings
All active warnings will display first if applicable. The system check
menu may appear different based upon equipment options and
current vehicle status. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scroll
through the list.
System Check
Settings In this mode, you can configure
different driver setting choices.
Note: Some items are optional and may not appear.
Note: Some MyKey items will only appear if a MyKey is set. Settings
On or Off
Traction Ctrl
Driver Assist
On or Off
Home Range
warn
On or Off
Rear Park Aid
On or Off
Auto Light
Rain
Lighting
Vehicle
Manual or select time interval
Home Light
Auto or Last
Settings
Heater - A/C
Climate
Control
Remote Start
Auto or Off
Front Defrost
Auto or Off
Rear Defrost
5, 10 or 15 minutes
Duration
On or Off
Quiet Start
Enable or Disable
System
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Park Aid
Action
Message
The system has detected a condition that requires service.Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On Off
Park Brake Action
Message
Displays when the parking brake is set, the engine is runningand the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the
warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Engaged
Power Steering Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Service Power Steering
The power steering system has detected a condition within
the power steering system that requires service immediately. Contact an authorized dealer.
Service Power Steering
Now
The power steering system has disabled power steering assistdue to a system error. Contact an authorized dealer.
Power Steering Assist
Fault
The power steering system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering fault Service
now
The power steering system has detected a condition within
the power steering system that requires service immediately. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering loss Stop safely
Remote Start Action
Message
Displayed when the remote start system is active.
Remote Start Active
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Note:
Occasional brake noise is normal. If
a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or
continuous squeal sound is present, the
brake linings may be worn-out. Have the
system checked by an authorized dealer. If
the vehicle has continuous vibration or
shudder in the steering wheel while braking,
have it checked by an authorized dealer.
Note: Brake dust may accumulate on the
wheels, even under normal driving
conditions. Some dust is inevitable as the
brakes wear and does not contribute to
brake noise. See Cleaning the Wheels
(page 185). See
Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 77).
Wet brakes result in reduced braking
efficiency. Gently press the brake pedal a
few times when driving from a car wash or
standing water to dry the brakes.
Brake Over Accelerator
In the event the accelerator pedal
becomes stuck or entrapped, apply steady
and firm pressure to the brake pedal to
slow the vehicle and reduce engine power.
If you experience this condition, apply the
brakes and bring your vehicle to a safe
stop. Move the transmission to park (P),
switch the engine off and apply the parking
brake. Inspect the accelerator pedal for
any interference. If none are found and the
condition persists, have your vehicle towed
to the nearest authorized dealer.
Brake Assist
Brake assist detects when you brake
heavily by measuring the rate at which you
press the brake pedal. It provides
maximum braking efficiency as long as you
press the pedal. Brake assist can reduce
stopping distances in critical situations. Anti-lock Brake System
This system helps you maintain steering
control during emergency stops by keeping
the brakes from locking. This lamp momentarily
illuminates when you turn the
ignition on. If the light does not
illuminate during start up, remains on or
flashes, the system may be disabled. Have
the system checked by an authorized
dealer. If the anti-lock brake system is
disabled, normal braking is still effective. If the brake warning lamp
illuminates when you release the
parking brake, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.
Regenerative Braking System
This feature is used to simulate the engine
braking of an internal combustion engine
and assist the standard brake system while
recovering some of the energy of motion
and storing it in the battery to improve the
range of your vehicle. The standard brake
system is designed to fully stop the car if
regenerative braking is not available.
During regenerative braking, the motor is
spun as a generator to create electrical
current. This recharges the battery and
slows the vehicle. In effect, once the
accelerator pedal is released, the motor
changes from an energy user to an energy
producer.
When the accelerator pedal is released or
the brake pedal is applied, the brake
controller automatically detects the
amount of deceleration requested and
optimizes how much of the deceleration
will be produced by regenerative braking.
The remaining portion is generated by
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standard friction braking. When the battery
is almost fully charged, the amount of
regenerative braking is limited to avoid
overcharging, and the requested
deceleration is produced by standard
friction braking alone.
Regenerative braking does not take the
place of the standard friction brakes; it only
assists them. Regenerative braking has
also been designed to interact with the
anti-lock brake system. Regenerative
braking is disabled when the anti-lock
brake system is activated or the battery is
fully charged.
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Note:
When the system is operating, the
brake pedal may pulse and may travel
further. Maintain pressure on the brake
pedal. You may also hear a noise from the
system. This is normal.
The anti-lock braking system will not
eliminate the risks when:
• You drive too closely to the vehicle in
front of you.
• Your vehicle is hydroplaning.
• You take corners too fast.
• The road surface is poor.
PARKING BRAKE WARNING
Always set the parking brake fully
and make sure you shift the gearshift
lever to park (P). Switch the ignition
off and remove the key whenever you leave
your vehicle. Note:
Do not press the release button while
pulling the lever up.
To apply the parking brake: 1. Press the foot brake pedal firmly.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up to its
fullest extent.
Note: If you park your vehicle on a hill and
facing uphill, shift the gearshift lever to park
(P) and turn the steering wheel away from
the curb.
Note: If you park your vehicle on a hill and
facing downhill, shift the gearshift lever to
park (P) and turn the steering wheel toward
the curb.
To release the parking brake:
1. Press the brake pedal firmly.
2. Pull the lever up slightly.
3. Press the release button and push the lever down.
HILL START ASSIST WARNINGS
The system does not replace the
parking brake. When you leave your
vehicle, always apply the parking
brake and shift the transmission into park
(P) for automatic transmission or first gear
for manual transmission. You must remain in your vehicle once
you have activated the system.
During all times, you are responsible
for controlling your vehicle,
supervising the system and
intervening, if required. If the engine is revved excessively, or
if a malfunction is detected, the
system will be deactivated.
The system makes it easier to pull away
when your vehicle is on a slope without the
need to use the parking brake.
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When the system is active, your vehicle will
remain stationary on the slope for two to
three seconds after you release the brake
pedal. This allows you time to move your
foot from the brake to the accelerator
pedal. The brakes are released
automatically once the engine has
developed sufficient torque to prevent your
vehicle from rolling down the slope. This
is an advantage when pulling away on a
slope, for example from a car park ramp,
traffic lights or when reversing uphill into
a parking space.
The system will activate automatically on
any slope that will cause significant vehicle
rollback. For vehicles with a manual
transmission, you can switch this feature
off using the information display. See
Information Displays (page 80). The
system will remain on or off depending on
how it was last set.
Note: There is no warning lamp to indicate
the system is either on or off.
Using Hill Start Assist
1. Press the brake pedal to bring your vehicle to a complete standstill. Keep
the brake pedal pressed and select an
uphill gear (for example, first (1) when
facing uphill or reverse (R) when facing
downhill).
2. If the sensors detect that your vehicle is on a slope, the system will activate
automatically.
3. When you remove your foot from the brake pedal, your vehicle will remain
on the slope without rolling away for
about two or three seconds. This hold
time will automatically be extended if
you are in the process of driving off.
4. Drive off in the normal manner. The brakes will release automatically. Switching the System On and Off
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
You can switch this feature on or off in the
information display. The system
remembers the last setting when you start
your vehicle.
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
You cannot turn the system on or off.
When you switch the ignition on, the
system automatically turns on.
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