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Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road tar and insects, use a
tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright-metal parts from corrosion, apply a coating of
wax or chrome preservative and rub to
a high luster.
During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts with
a heavier coating of wax or preserva-
tive. If necessary, coat the parts with
non-corrosive petroleum jelly or other
protective compound.
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may col-
lect on the underbody. If these materials
are not removed, accelerated rusting can
occur on the underbody parts such as
the fuel lines, frame, floor pan and
exhaust system, even though they have
been treated with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody
and wheel openings with lukewarm or
cold water once a month, after off-road
driving and at the end of each winter. Payspecial attention to these areas because
it is difficult to see all the mud and dirt. It
will do more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it. The
lower edges of the doors, rocker panels,
and frame members have drain holes
that should not clog with dirt; trapped
water in these areas can cause rusting.
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with a
clear protective finish.
Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol-ishing compound, solvent, or wire
brushes on aluminum wheels. They
may scratch or damage the finish.
Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neutral deter- gent, and rinse thoroughly with water.
Also, be sure to clean the wheels after
driving on salted roads. This helps pre-
vent corrosion.
Avoid washing the wheels with high- speed car wash brushes.
Do not use any alkaline or acid deter- gent. It may damage and corrode the
aluminum wheels coated with a clear
protective finish.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired,
dry the brakes by applying them
lightly while maintaining a slow for-
ward speed.
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Specifications & Consumer information
*1
: Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
* 2
: Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel economy by reducing
the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s
time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
* 3
: If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
* 4
: Diesel Particulate Filter Lubricant Volume Classification
CoolantGasoline Engine5.8 ~ 5.9
l
(6.1 ~ 6.2 US qt.)
Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator
Diesel Engine6.3 l (6.7 US qt.)
Brake/Clutch fluid0.7~0.8 l
(0.7~0.8 US qt.)FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel50 l (13.20 US gal.)Refer to “Fuel requirements” in section 1
Recommended Engine Oil (For Europe)
Supplier Product
Gasoline Engine Diesel Engine
Shell HELIX ULTRA AH-E 5W-30 HELIX ULTRA AP 5W-30
HELIX ULTRA 5W-40 HELIX ULTRA AP-L 5W-30
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Air bags ···········································································3-39
Air bag warning label................................................3-61
Air bag warning light ................................................3-42
Curtain air bag ..........................................................3-53
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ......................3-46
Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF indicator ............3-43
Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch ................3-49
Side impact air bag....................................................3-51
Air cleaner·······································································7-42
Alarm system ··································································4-11
Antenna ·········································································4-112
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ·······································5-31
Appearance care······························································7-84 Exterior care ······························································7-84
Interior care ·······························································7-89
Armrest ····································································3-6, 3-14
Ashtray ··········································································4-105
Audio system ································································4-112 Antenna ···································································4-112
Aux, USB and iPod ®
···············································4-108
Audio remote control ·············································4-113
Automatic climate control system ··································4-91 Air conditioning ···············································4-87, 4-97
Automatic heating and air conditioning····················4-92
Manual heating and air conditioning ························4-93
Automatic transaxle ························································5-22 Shift lock system ·······················································5-25 Battery ·············································································7-48
Battery saver function ·····················································4-70
Before driving ···································································5-3
Bottle holders, see cup holders ·····································4-106
Brake/clutch fluid ···························································7-38
Brake system ···································································5-28
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ··································5-31
Electronic stability control (ESC) ·····························5-33
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) ··································5-36
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ··································5-36
Parking brake ····························································5-29
Power brakes ·····························································5-28
Bulb replacement ····························································7-74 Front fog light bulb replacement ······························7-78
Headlight bulb replacement ······································7-75
High mounted stop light replacement ·······················7-82
Interior light bulb replacement··································7-83
License plate light bulb replacement ························7-82
Position light bulb replacement ································7-77
Rear combination light bulb replacement ·················7-79
Rear fog light bulb replacement································7-82
Side repeater light bulb replacement·························7-78
Smart cornering light bulb replacement····················7-76
Static bending light bulb replacement·······················7-76
Turn signal light bulb replacement ···························7-77
Bulb wattage ·····································································8-3
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ··················5-9
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Door locks ·······································································4-13
Central door lock/unlock switch ······························4-14
Child-protector rear door lock ·································4-16
Drinks holders, see cup holders ···································4-106
Driver's air bag ·······························································3-46
Driving at night ······························································5-49
Driving in flooded areas ················································5-51
Driving in the rain ·························································5-50
Driving off-road ······························································5-51
Economical operation ····················································5-45
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ·····································4-36
Electric power steering ··················································4-33
Electronic stability control (ESC)···································5-33
Emergency starting ···························································6-5 Jump starting ·······························································6-5
Push starting ································································6-7
Emergency tailgate safety release···································4-18
Emergency towing ·························································6-41
Emergency while driving ··················································6-3
Emission control system ·················································7-92 Crankcase emission control system ·························7-92
Evaporative emission control system ······················7-92
Exhaust emission control system ·····························7-93
Engine ···············································································8-2
Engine compartment ················································2-6, 7-2 Engine coolant ·······························································7-35
Engine number ·······························································8-10
Engine oil ·······································································7-33
Engine overheats ······························································6-8
Engine start/stop button ···················································5-9
Engine temperature gauge ·············································4-42
Engine will not start ·························································6-4
Evaporative emission control system ····························7-92
Exhaust emission control system ···································7-93
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ················7-30
Exterior care ···································································7-84
Flat tire ·············································································6-9
Changing tires ··························································6-10
Jack and tools ·····························································6-9
Removing and storing the spare tire ························6-10
Flat tire (with TireMobilityKit) ·····························6-18, 6-24
Floor mat anchor(s) ·····················································4-109
Fluid Brake/clutch fluid ·····················································7-38
Washer fluid ·····························································7-40
Folding the rear seat ·······················································3-11
Front fog light ·································································4-74
Front fog light bulb replacement ···································7-78
Front seat adjustment ························································3-5
Fuel filler lid ··································································4-26
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Neck restraints, see headrest ··································3-6, 3-13
Odometer ·······································································4-44
Oil (Engine) ···································································7-33
Outside mirror defroster ················································4-81
Outside temperaure ·······················································4-104
Outside rearview mirror ·················································4-37
Overheats ·········································································6-8
Owner maintenance ·························································7-5
Panorama sunroof ··························································4-29
Parking brake ·································································5-29
Parking brake inspect ·····················································7-40
Passenger's front air bag ················································3-46
Position light bulb replacement ·····································7-77
Power brakes ··································································5-28
Power outlet ·································································4-107
Power window lock switch ············································4-22
Pre-tensioner seat belt ····················································3-22
Push starting ·····································································6-7 Rear combination light bulb replacement ······················7-79
Rear fog light ··································································4-74
Rear fog light bulb replacement ·····································7-82
Rear seat adjustment ·······················································3-10
Rear parking assist system ·············································4-64
Rear window defroster····················································4-81
Rearview camera ···························································4-68
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ··················7-52
Recommended lubricants and capacities ·························8-6
Recommended SAE viscosity number ······················8-8
Refrigerant label······························································8-11
Remote keyless entry ·······················································4-5
Road warning ···································································6-2
Rocking the vehicle ·······················································5-48
Room lamp······································································4-80
Scheduled maintenance service ·······································7-7 Normal maintenance schedule ··························7-8, 7-19
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ···7-17, 7-28
Seat····················································································3-2 Armrest ·····························································3-6, 3-14
Folding the rear seat ·················································3-11
Front seat adjustment ··················································3-5
Headrest ····························································3-6, 3-13
Rear seat adjustment ·················································3-10
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