
Using Traction Control................................123
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................124
Using Stability Control................................125
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................126
Rear Parking Aid............................................126
Rear View Camera........................................127
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation..................................131
Using Cruise Control.....................................131
Driving Aids
Steering............................................................133
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage
..........................134
Load Limit
........................................................134
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................140
Transporting the Vehicle...........................140
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......140
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................142
Cold Weather Precautions........................142
Driving Through Water................................142
Floor Mats
........................................................142
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................144
Hazard Flashers
............................................145
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................145
Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............147
Post-Crash Alert System...........................148 Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............149
In California (U.S. Only).............................150
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)........................151
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
........................152
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................152
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................153
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................154
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................154
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations......................................156
Fuse Specification Chart...........................156
Changing a Fuse............................................167
Maintenance
General Information
....................................169
Opening and Closing the Hood
...............170
Under Hood Overview..................................171
Coolant Check.................................................171
Brake Fluid Check.........................................173
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................174
Changing the 12V Battery..........................174
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................175
Changing the Front Wiper Blades..........176
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades............177
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................177
Removing a Headlamp...............................178
Changing a Bulb............................................179
Bulb Specification Chart............................181
Vehicle Care
General Information....................................183
Cleaning Products........................................183
Cleaning the Exterior...................................184
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Direction Indicator
It illuminates when you switch a
direction indicator or the hazard
flashers on. Flashes during
operation. An increase in the rate of
flashing warns of a failed indicator bulb.
Door Ajar Displays when the vehicle is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Motor Coolant Temperature Lights when the motor coolant
temperature is high. Stop your
vehicle as soon as possible,
power it down and let it cool.
Fasten Safety Belt Warning Lamp It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt. See Seatbelt
Reminder (page 31).
Front Airbag Warning Lamp If the warning lamp does not
illuminate during start up,
remains on or flashes, the
system may be disabled. Have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer.
High Beam Indicator It will illuminate when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
will flash when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Liftgate Ajar Lights when the liftgate is not
completely closed. Limited Performance Amber: Indicates limited vehicle
performance due to a cold or hot
battery. A corresponding
message displays.
Red: Indicates severely limited vehicle
performance due to a cold or hot battery.
This is accompanied by a corresponding
message. Drive with caution. Keep your
vehicle plugged in when not in use to
maintain battery temperature.
Low Battery Lights when the battery level is
low. You may also see a
message suggesting you reduce
your usage of the climate system.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lights when your tire pressure is
low. If the lamp remains on at
start up or when driving, check
your tire pressure as soon as possible.
It also lights momentarily when you switch
on your vehicle to confirm the lamp is
functional. If it does not light when you
switch on your vehicle, or begins to flash
at any time, have the system checked by
an authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid Lights when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Headlamp and Parking Lamp
Indicator It will illuminate when you switch
the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
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Hill Start Assist
Action
Message
Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact an
authorized dealer. See Hill Start Assist (page 122).
Hill Start Assist Not
Available
Keys and Intelligent Access Action
Message
This message is displayed when there is a problem with your
vehicle’s starting system. See your authorized dealer for
service.
Starting System Fault
Displays to remind you that the key is in the luggage
compartment. See
Starting the Electric Motor (page 107).
Key Inside vehicle
Displayed when a valid key is not detected within the vehicle.
See
Starting the Electric Motor (page 107).
Key Not Inside vehicle
Displayed if the key is not detected by the system. See
Starting the Electric Motor
(page 107).
No Key Detected
Displayed when your vehicle is in the Accessory ignition state.
Accessory Power is
Active
Displayed as a reminder to press the brake while starting the
vehicle.
To START Press Brake
Displayed as needed by the system for proper function.
Place Key in Backup
Location
Lighting Action
Message
Displays when the brake lamp bulb has burned out. Contact
an authorized dealer.
Brake lamp Bulb fault
Displays when the low beam headlamp bulb has burned out.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Low beam Bulb fault
Displays when an electrical system problem occurs with the
headlamp system. Contact an authorized dealer.
Headlamp fault Service
req'd
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To Connect the Booster Cables
Vehicle with low charge battery
A
Booster battery vehicle
B
Positive connection cable
C
Negative connection cable
D WARNINGS
Do not connect directly to the
negative (–) terminal of the battery
with low charge. A spark may cause
an explosion of the gases that surround
the battery or a surge within the battery. Make sure that the cables are clear
of any moving parts. Failure to follow
this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death. 1. Position the vehicles so that they do
not touch one another.
2. Switch off the electric motor and any electrical equipment.
3. Connect the positive (+) terminal of vehicle B with the positive (+) terminal
of vehicle A (cable C). Battery positions
may vary. 4. Connect the negative (-) terminal of
vehicle B to the ground connection of
vehicle A (cable D).
To Start Your Vehicle
1. Run the engine of vehicle B at a moderately high speed.
2. Move the transmission selector lever of vehicle A to position P.
3. Switch on the ready to drive mode. See
Starting the Electric Motor
(page
107).
4. Run both vehicles for a minimum of three minutes before disconnecting the
cables.
Note: Do not switch the headlamps on
when disconnecting the cables. The peak
voltage could blow the bulbs.
Disconnect the cables in the reverse order.
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CHANGING THE REAR WIPER
BLADES
Note:
Do not hold the wiper blade when
lifting the wiper arm.
Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does
not spring back against the glass when the
wiper blade is not attached.
1. Lift the wiper arm. 2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
3. Disengage the wiper blade from the
wiper arm.
4. Remove the wiper blade.
5. Install in the reverse order.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
If your vehicle has been involved in a crash,
have the aim of the headlamp beam
checked by an authorized dealer. Headlamp Aiming Target
8 ft (2.4 m)
A
Ground to the center of the
headlamp low beam bulb
B
25 ft (7.6 m)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park your vehicle on level ground approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) from a wall
or screen.
2. Measure the distance from the ground
to the center of the headlamp low
beam bulb and mark an
8 ft (2.4 m)
long horizontal reference line on the
wall or screen at this height.
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Note:
There may be an identifying mark on
the lens to help you locate the center of the
bulb.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern while
adjusting one headlamp, you may want to
block the light from the other headlamp.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps and open the hood. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the beam pattern.
If the top edge of the flat zone of high
intensity light is not on the horizontal
reference line, adjust the aim of the
headlamp beam. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Use a suitable tool, for
example a screwdriver or hexagonal
socket, to turn the adjuster clockwise
or counterclockwise to adjust the
vertical aim of the headlamp. The
horizontal edge of the brighter light
should touch the horizontal reference
line.
6. Close the hood and switch off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
The horizontal aim of the headlamp beam
on your vehicle is not adjustable.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP
1. Open the hood. See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 170).
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2. Remove the screws.
3. Pull the headlamp as far as possible
towards the front of the vehicle to
disengage it from the lower fixing point.
4. Lift the outer side of the headlamp and
remove it. 5. Disconnect the electrical connector. CHANGING A BULB WARNING
Bulbs can become hot. Let the bulb
cool down before removing it. Failure
to do so could result in personal
injury. Headlamp
You must remove the headlamp assembly
prior to replacing any bulb. See
Removing a Headlamp (page 178).
Headlamp low beam.
A
Headlamp high beam.
B
Cornering lamp.
C
Front direction indicator.
D
Your vehicle has high intensity discharge
lamps. These lamps operate at a high
voltage. Contact an authorized dealer.
Front Direction Indicator
1. Remove the headlamp. See Removing a Headlamp
(page 178).
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2. Carefully remove the cover.
3.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
4. Press the bulb in and turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it. Rear Lamp Stop lamp.
A
Rear lamp. *
B
Rear direction indicator.
C
Reverse lamp.
D
* These lamps have LED bulbs. LED lamps
are not serviceable. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
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