
523
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 524
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 525Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 526
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 527
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 536Opening the Hood ........................... 537
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 538
Oil Check ......................................... 539
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 540
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 541
Engine Coolant ................................ 543
Transmission Fluid ............................ 545
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 546
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 547
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 548
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 556
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 561
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 562Tire Labeling .................................... 562DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 564Wear Indicators................................ 566 Tire Service Life ................................ 566
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 567
Tire Rotation .................................... 568
Winter Tires ..................................... 569
Battery ............................................... 571
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 573
Climate Control System Maintenance .. 575Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 576
Exterior Care.................................... 579
Accessories and Modifications ........ 582
* Not available on all models
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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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Maintenance
Climate Control System Maintenance
Air Conditioning
To ensure proper and safe operation, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE
J2845) recommends that the refrigerant system only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians.
Never repair or replace the air conditio ning evaporator (cooling coil) with one
removed from a used or salvaged vehicle.
New replacement mobile air conditioning evaporators must be certified (and
labeled) as meeting SAE Standard J2842.
Dust and Pollen Filter
The climate control system is equipped with a dust and pollen filter that collects
pollen, dust, and other debris in the air. The Maintenance MinderTM messages will let
you know when to replace the filter.
We recommend that you replace the dust an d pollen filter sooner when using your
vehicle in areas with high concentrations of dust.
1 Climate Control System Maintenance
NOTICE
Vented refrigerant is harmful to the environment.
To avoid refrigerant from venting, never replace the
evaporator with one re moved from a used or
salvaged vehicle.
Refrigerant in your vehicle’s air conditioning system is
flammable and can be igni ted during servicing if
proper procedures are not followed.
Air Conditioner label is found under the hood: 2 Safety Labels P. 75
2 Specifications P. 618
Canadian models
: Caution
: Flammable
Refrigerant
: Requires Registered
Technician to Service
: Air Conditioning
System
1Dust and Pollen Filter
If the airflow from the climate control system
deteriorates noticeably, and the windows fog up
easily, the filter may need to be replaced. Please
contact a dealer for replacement.
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630
Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode.................... 435
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 504
Accessories and Modifications ................. 582
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 199
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................. 462
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF) .................... 94, 448
Adding the Coolant .................................. 544
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 543
Engine Oil ................................................ 538
Washer .................................................... 547
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 538
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 192
Clock ....................................................... 134
Front Head Restraints............................... 188
Front Seats .............................................. 185
Mirrors .................................................... 183
Rear Seats................................................ 191
Steering Wheel ........................................ 182
Temperature .................................... 117, 121
Adjusting the Clock .................................. 134
Adjusting the Sound ................................. 230
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 489 Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 208
Changing the Mode ................................ 211
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 212
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 575
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 211
Sensor ..................................................... 215
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 208
Air Pressure ....................................... 562, 619
Airbags ........................................................ 46
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 52
After a Collision ........................................ 49
Airbag Care............................................... 59
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 49
Indicator.............................................. 57, 84
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 58
Sensors ..................................................... 46
Side Airbags .............................................. 53
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 55
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 272
Android Auto ........................................... 309
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 504
Indicator.................................................... 84
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 306
Armrest ..................................................... 192
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 221
Audio System .................................... 218, 243
Adjusting the Sound........................ 230, 265
Audio/Information Screen........................ 244 Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout.. 248
Changing the Screen Interface ................ 262
Closing Apps .......................................... 264
Customizing the Meter ........................... 248
Display Setup .......................................... 266
Error Messages ....................................... 313
General Information................................ 317
Home Screen .......................................... 254
iPod ........................................................ 234
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 267
Menu Customize .................................... 263
MP3/WMA/AAC ............................. 237, 293
Reactivating ............................................ 220
Recommended Devices ........................... 319
Remote Controls ..................................... 221
Security Code ......................................... 220
Selecting an Audio Source ...................... 267
Status Area ............................................. 261
Theft Protection ...................................... 220
USB Flash Drives...................................... 319
USB Port(s) .............................................. 219
Wallpaper Setup ..................................... 252
Audio/Information Screen ............... 226, 244
Authorized Manuals ................................ 627
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 150
Customize ...................................... 129, 151
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 174
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 501
Indicator ........................................... 80, 501
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ........................................... 80, 501
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Index
Automatic Lighting.................................. 171
Average Fuel Economy .................... 116, 120
Average Speed ......................................... 120
B
Battery...................................................... 571
Charging System Indicator ................ 81, 602
Jump Starting ......................................... 596
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 571
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 573
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 38
Beverage Holders ..................................... 197
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 296
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............ 356, 382
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 73
Brake System ............................................ 497
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 504
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 501
Brake Assist System................................. 505
Fluid ....................................................... 546
Foot Brake .............................................. 500
Indicator (Red) .......................... 78, 604, 605
Parking Brake.......................................... 497
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 180
Bulb Replacement .................................... 548
Brake Light, Rear Tu rn Signal Light and
Back-Up Light ....................................... 554
Fog Lights ............................................... 550
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 552
Front Turn Signal Lights .......................... 551 Headlights ............................................... 548
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 555
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 553
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 555
Side Turn Signal/Em
ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 553
Taillights .................................................. 555
Taillights/Rear Side Marker Lights ............. 555
Bulb Specifications ................................... 618
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 74
Cargo Hook ............................................... 203
Carrying Cargo .................................. 417, 419
Certification Label .................................... 620
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 548
Charging System Indicator ................. 81, 602
Child Safety ................................................. 60
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 149
Child Seat .................................................... 60
Booster Seats ............................................. 73
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 62
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 63
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 67
Larger Children .......................................... 72
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 62
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 64
Using a Tether ........................................... 69
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 149 Cleaning the Exterior
............................... 579
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 576
Climate Control System ............................ 208
Changing the Mode ................................ 208
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 212
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 575
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 211
Sensors ................................................... 215
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 208
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 506
Coat Hooks ............................................... 202
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 506
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 585, 619
Console Compartment ............................. 196
Continuously Variable Transmission Creeping ................................................. 430
Fluid ........................................................ 545
Kickdown ................................................ 430
Operating the Shift Lever................... 23, 432
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 599
Shifting ................................................... 431
Controls ..................................................... 133
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 543
Adding the Coolant................................. 544
Overheating ............................................ 600
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 430
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Index
Keys........................................................ 136
Using a Key............................................. 145
Low Battery Charge ................................. 602
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 83
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 80, 602
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 137
Lower Anchors ........................................... 65
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 419
M
Maintenance............................................ 523
Adding the Coolant ................................ 544
Battery .................................................... 571
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 546
Cleaning ................................................. 576
Climate Control System .......................... 575
Coolant .................................................. 543
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 527
Oil .......................................................... 539
Precautions ............................................. 524
Remote Transmitter ................................ 573
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 548
Safety ..................................................... 525
Service Items ................................... 529, 533
Tires........................................................ 561
Transmission Fluid ................................... 545
Under the Hood ...................................... 536
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 81, 603
Manual Transmission ............................... 438 Map Lights
................................................ 194
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 419
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 114
Mirrors ....................................................... 183
Adjusting ................................................. 183
Door........................................................ 184
Exterior .................................................... 184
Interior Rearview ..................................... 183
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 582
Moonroof .................................................. 164
MP3 ................................................... 237, 293
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 515
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 620
O
Odometer.......................................... 115, 119
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 538
Adding .................................................... 540
Checking ................................................. 539
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 527, 531
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 80, 602
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 538
Viscosity .................................................. 538
Open Source Licences ............................... 322
Opening
Hatch ...................................................... 614 Opening/Closing
Hatch ...................................................... 154
Hood....................................................... 537
Moonroof ............................................... 164
Power Windows ...................................... 161
Outside Temperature Display .......... 117, 121
Overheating .............................................. 600
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual
Shift Mode) ............................... 24, 435, 436
Pandora ®................................................... 291
Panic Mode ............................................... 160
Parking ...................................................... 514
Parking Brake ........................................... 497
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 79
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................... 78, 604, 605
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 170
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 240, 296
Power Windows ....................................... 161
Precautions While Driving ....................... 429
Rain ........................................................ 429
Pregnant Women ....................................... 44
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 585
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Index
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 165
System Message Indicator ......................... 87
T
Tachometer.............................................. 114
Temperature Outside Temperature Display .......... 117, 121
Temperature Sensor ........................ 117, 121
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 203
Time (Setting) ........................................... 134
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 492
Indicator ........................................... 86, 607
Tires .......................................................... 561
Air Pressure..................................... 562, 619
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 561
Inspection ............................................... 561
Labeling .................................................. 562
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 585
Regulations ............................................. 564
Rotation.................................................. 568
Spare Tire ....................................... 585, 619
Summer .................................................. 569
Tire Chains.............................................. 569
Wear Indicators....................................... 566
Winter .................................................... 569
Tonneau Cover ......................................... 204
Tools ......................................................... 584 Towing Your Vehicle
Emergency .............................................. 612
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 492
Indicator ............................................ 86, 607
Transmission ..................................... 431, 438
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 431
Fluid ........................................................ 545
Manual .................................................... 438
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............. 81, 432
Trip Meter ......................................... 115, 119
Troubleshooting ....................................... 583
Blown Fuse ...................................... 608, 609
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 29
Emergency Towing .................................. 612
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 593
Noise When Braking .................................. 30
Overheating ............................................ 600
Premium Gasoline ................................... 618
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 585
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 29, 149
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 599
Warning Indicators .................................... 78
Turbo Engine Vehicle ............................... 522
Turbo Meter .............................................. 121
Turn Signals .............................................. 170
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 87
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 121
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 138
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 147
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 218
USB Flash Drives ............................... 293, 319
USB Port(s) ................................................ 219
Using the Smart Entr y with Push Button
Start System ............................................ 138
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 620
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 487
Off Button............................................... 488
Off Indicator.............................................. 85
System Indicator ........................................ 84
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 538, 619
Voice Control Operation .......................... 268
Audio Commands ................................... 270
Climate Control Commands .................... 271
General Commands ................................ 271
Music Search Commands ........................ 271
On Screen Commands............................. 271
Phone Commands ................................... 270
Useful Commands ................................... 270
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 269
Voice Recognition ................................... 268
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 487
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