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5.Operate the fuel pump nozzle withinthe area shown.
6.When you finish refueling slightly raisethe fuel pump nozzle and slowlyremove it.
7.Fully close the fuel filler door.
Do not attempt to start the engine if youhave filled the fuel tank with incorrect fuel.Incorrect fuel use could cause damage notcovered by the vehicle Warranty. Have yourvehicle immediately checked.
Refueling System Warning (If Equipped)
If the fuel tank filler valve does not fullyclose, a message may appear in theinformation display.
Message
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
If the message appears, do the following:
1.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safeto do so and switch the engine off.
2.Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
3.Apply the parking brake.
4.Fully open the fuel filler door.
5.Check the fuel tank filler valve for anydebris that may be restricting itsmovement.
6.Remove any debris from the fuel tankfiller valve.
7.Fully insert a fuel pump nozzle or thefuel filler funnel provided with yourvehicle into the fuel filler pipe. SeeFuel Filler Funnel Location (page130). This action should dislodge anydebris that may be preventing the fueltank filler valve from fully closing.
8.Remove the fuel pump nozzle or fuelfiller funnel from the fuel filler pipe.
9.Fully close the fuel filler door.
If this action corrects the problem themessage may not immediately reset. If themessage remains and a warning lampilluminates, have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
The advertised capacity is the maximumamount of fuel that you can add to the fueltank after running out of fuel. Included inthe advertised capacity is an emptyreserve. The empty reserve is anunspecified amount of fuel that remainsin the fuel tank when the fuel gaugeindicates empty.
Note:The amount of fuel in the emptyreserve varies and should not be relied uponto increase driving range.
Fuel Economy
Your vehicle calculates fuel economyfigures through the trip computer averagefuel function. See Trip Computer (page95).
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION - 6-
SPEED MANUAL
TRANSMISSION (MMT6)
Using the Clutch
Note:Failure to fully press the clutch pedalto the floor may cause increased shiftefforts, prematurely wear transmissioncomponents or damage the transmission.
Note:Do not drive with your foot resting onthe clutch pedal or use the clutch pedal tohold your vehicle at a standstill whilewaiting on a hill. These actions will reducethe life of the clutch and could nullify aclutch warranty claim.
Manual transmission vehicles have astarter interlock that prevents cranking theengine unless the clutch pedal is fullypressed.
To start your vehicle:
1.Make sure the parking brake is fully set.
2.Press the clutch pedal to the floor, thenput the gearshift lever in the neutralposition.
3.Start the engine.
4.Press the brake pedal and move thegearshift lever to the desired gear; first(1) or reverse (R).
5.Release the parking brake, then slowlyrelease the clutch pedal while slowlypressing on the accelerator.
During each shift, the clutch pedal mustbe fully pressed to the floor. Make sure thefloor mat is properly positioned so itdoesn't interfere with the full extension ofthe clutch pedal.
Recommended Shift Speeds
Note:Do not downshift into first (1) whenyour vehicle is moving faster than 15 mph(24 km/h). This will damage the clutch.
Recommended upshifts (for best fueleconomy) when accelerating
Shift from:
15 mph (24 km/h)1 - 2
26 mph (42 km/h)2 - 3
38 mph (61 km/h)3 - 4
42 mph (67 km/h)4 - 5
50 mph (80 km/h)5 - 6
Reverse
Note:Make sure that your vehicle is at acomplete stop before you shift into reverse(R). Failure to do so may damage thetransmission.
1.Press the clutch pedal to the floor todisengage clutch.
2.Move the gearshift lever into theneutral position.
3.Shift into reverse (R) by raising thecollar below the gearshift knob up, thenmoving the lever fully to the left, thenforward.
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Note:The gearshift lever can only bemoved to reverse (R) by raising the collarbelow the gearshift knob up before shiftingto reverse. This is a lockout feature whichprotects the transmission from accidentallyengaging reverse (R) when intending toselect first (1).
If reverse (R) is not fully engaged, pressthe clutch pedal down and return thegearshift to the neutral position. Releasethe clutch pedal for a moment, then raisethe collar and shift to reverse (R) again.
Parking Your Vehicle
WARNING
Always set the parking brake fullyand make sure you shift the gearshiftlever to first gear. Switch the ignitionoff and remove the key whenever you leaveyour vehicle.
To park your vehicle:
1.Press the brake pedal and shift thegearshift lever to the neutral position.
2.Fully apply the parking brake andswitch the ignition off.
3.Hold the clutch pedal down and shiftthe gearshift lever to first gear.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION - 5-
SPEED MANUAL
TRANSMISSION (MTX-75)
Using the Clutch
Note:Failure to fully depress the clutchpedal to the floor may cause increased shiftefforts, prematurely wear transmissioncomponents or damage the transmission.
Note:Do not drive with your foot resting onthe clutch pedal or use the clutch pedal tohold your vehicle at a standstill whilewaiting on a hill. These actions will reducethe life of the clutch and could nullify aclutch warranty claim.
Manual transmission vehicles have astarter interlock that prevents cranking theengine unless the clutch pedal is fullydepressed.
Starting Your Vehicle
WARNING
Pedals that cannot move freely cancause loss of vehicle control andincrease the risk of serious personalinjury.
1.Make sure the parking brake is fully setand shift the gearshift lever to theneutral position.
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2.Fully depress the clutch pedal thenstart the engine.
3.Press the brake pedal and shift thegearshift lever to first or reverse gear.
4.Release the parking brake and slowlyrelease the clutch pedal while slowlypressing on the accelerator.
During each shift, make sure you fullydepress the clutch pedal.
Recommended Shift Speeds
Note:Do not shift the gearshift lever to firstgear when your vehicle is moving faster than14 mph (23 km/h). This will damage theclutch.
We recommend you change gearaccording to the following guide to achievethe best fuel economy for your vehicle.
RecommendedspeedShift from
14 mph (23 km/h)1 - 2
24 mph (38 km/h)2 - 3
32 mph (51 km/h)3 - 4
44 mph (71 km/h)4 - 5
Reverse
Note:Do not shift the gearshift lever toreverse gear when your vehicle is moving.This can cause damage to the transmission.
1.Fully depress the clutch pedal todisengage clutch.
2.Shift the gearshift lever to the neutralposition and wait at least threeseconds before moving it to reverse.
If reverse gear is not fully engaged, pressthe clutch pedal down and shift thegearshift lever to the neutral position.Release the clutch pedal for a moment,depress the clutch again and shift thegearshift lever to reverse.
Parking Your Vehicle
WARNING
Always set the parking brake fullyand make sure you shift the gearshiftlever to first gear. Switch the ignitionoff and remove the key whenever you leaveyour vehicle.
To park your vehicle:
1.Press the brake pedal and shift thegearshift lever to the neutral position.
2.Fully apply the parking brake andswitch the ignition off.
3.Hold the clutch pedal down, and shiftthe gearshift lever to first gear.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNINGS
Always set the parking brake fullyand latch the gearshift in park (P).Turn the ignition to the off positionand remove the key whenever you leaveyour vehicle.
Do not apply the brake pedal andaccelerator pedal simultaneously.Applying both pedals simultaneouslyfor more than three seconds will limitengine rpm, which may result in difficultymaintaining speed in traffic and could leadto serious injury.
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The PowerShift™ 6-speed, dual-clutchautomatic transmission is designed to offerdrivers both enhanced fuel efficiency andfun to drive performance. Thistransmission’s dual-clutch technology useselectronically shifted clutches to operatetwo separate transmissions all in a smalllightweight package.
Since the clutch and gear operation isderived from a manual transmission, thePowerShift automatic transmission willdrive, sound, and feel similar to manualtransmission minus the requireduser-inputs. For example, the transmissionmay exhibit mechanical noises, firm gearshifts and/or light clutch vibrations whenaccelerating slowly as the clutchesautomatically engage. These are allconsidered to be normal and expecteddriving characteristics.
Understanding the Positions ofYour Automatic Transmission
Putting your vehicle in gear:
1.Fully press down the brake pedal.
2.Move the gearshift lever into thedesired gear.
3.Come to a complete stop.
4.Move the gearshift lever and securelylatch it in park (P).
Park (P)
This position locks the transmission andprevents the wheels from turning.
Reverse (R)
With the gearshift lever in reverse (R), yourvehicle moves backward. Always come toa complete stop before shifting into andout of reverse (R).
Neutral (N)
With the gearshift lever in neutral (N), yourvehicle can be started and is free to roll.Hold the brake pedal down while in thisposition.
Drive (D)
Drive (D) is the normal driving position forthe best fuel economy. The overdrivefunction allows automatic upshifts anddownshifts through gears one through six.
Sport (S)
Moving the gearshift lever to sport (S):
•Provides additional grade (engine)braking and extends lower gearoperation to enhance performance foruphill climbs, hilly terrain ormountainous areas. This increasesengine RPM during engine braking.
•Provides additional lower gearoperation through the automatictransmission shift strategy.
•Gears are selected more quickly andat higher engine speeds.
SelectShift Automatic™Transmission (If Equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with a SelectShiftAutomatic transmission gearshift lever.The SelectShift Automatic transmissiongives you the ability to change gears up ordown (without a clutch) as desired.
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Brake-Shift Interlock
WARNINGS
Do not drive your vehicle until youverify that the brake lamps areworking.
When doing this procedure, you willbe taking your vehicle out of park (P)which means your vehicle can rollfreely. To avoid unwanted vehiclemovement, always fully set the parkingbrake prior to doing this procedure. Usewheel chocks if appropriate.
If you fully release the parking brakeand the brake warning lamp remainsilluminated, the brakes may not beworking properly. See your authorizeddealer.
Note:For some markets this feature will bedisabled.
Your vehicle is equipped with a brake-shiftinterlock feature that prevents moving thegearshift lever from park (P) when theignition is in the on position and the brakepedal is not pressed.
If you cannot move the gearshift lever outof park (P) position with the ignition in theon position and the brake pedal pressed,a malfunction may have occurred. It ispossible that a fuse has blown or yourvehicle’s brake lamps are not operatingproperly. See Fuse Specification Chart(page 200).
If the fuse is not blown and the brakelamps are working properly, the followingprocedure will allow you to move thegearshift lever from park (P):
1.Remove the side panel on the right sideof the gearshift lever.
2.Locate the access hole.
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3.Insert the screwdriver (or similar tool)into the access hole and press the leverforeword while pulling the gearshiftlever out of the park (P) position andinto the neutral (N) position.
4.Remove the tool and reinstall thepanel.
5.Start the vehicle and release theparking brake.
Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning
This feature may increase durability andprovide consistent shift feel over the lifeof your vehicle. A new vehicle ortransmission may have firm shifts, softshifts or both. This operation is considerednormal and does not affect function ordurability of the transmission. Over time,the adaptive learning process fully updatestransmission operation.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mudor Snow
Note:Do not rock the vehicle if the engineis not at normal operating temperature ordamage to the transmission may occur.
Note:Do not rock the vehicle for more thana minute or damage to the transmission andtires may occur, or the engine may overheat.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,you may rock it out by shifting betweenforward and reverse gears, stoppingbetween shifts in a steady pattern. Presslightly on the accelerator in each gear.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Wet brakes result in reduced brakingefficiency. Gently press the brake pedal afew times when driving from a car wash orstanding water to dry the brakes.
Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. Ifa metal-to-metal, continuous grinding orcontinuous squeal sound is present, thebrake linings may be worn-out. Have thesystem checked by an authorized dealer. Ifyour vehicle has continuous vibration orshudder in the steering wheel while braking,have it checked by an authorized dealer.
Note:Brake dust may accumulate on thewheels, even under normal drivingconditions. Some dust is inevitable as thebrakes wear and does not contribute tobrake noise. See Cleaning the Wheels(page 241).
Note:Depending on applicable laws andregulations in the country for which yourvehicle was originally built, the brake lampscould flash during heavy braking. Followingthis, the hazard lights could also flash whenyour vehicle comes to a stop.
Brake Over Accelerator
In the event that the accelerator pedalbecomes stuck or entrapped, apply steadyand firm pressure to the brake pedal toslow your vehicle and reduce enginepower. If you experience this condition,apply the brakes and bring your vehicle toa safe stop. Move the transmission to park(P), switch the engine off and apply theparking brake. Inspect the acceleratorpedal for any interference. If none arefound and the condition persists, have yourvehicle towed to the nearest authorizeddealer.
Brake Assist
Brake assist detects when you rapidlybrake by measuring the rate at which youpress the brake pedal. It providesmaximum braking efficiency as long as youpress the pedal, and can reduce stoppingdistances in critical situations
Anti-Lock Brake System
This system helps you maintain steeringcontrol during emergency stops by keepingthe brakes from locking.
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. Your vehiclecontinues to have normal braking withoutthe anti-lock brake system function. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
It also momentarily illuminates when youswitch the ignition on to confirm the lampis functional. If it does not illuminate whenyou switch the ignition on, or begins toflash at any time, have the system checkedby an authorized dealer.
It illuminates when you engagethe parking brake and theignition is on.
If it illuminates when your vehicle ismoving, make sure the parking brake isdisengaged. If the parking brake isdisengaged, this indicates low brake fluidlevel or a brake system fault. Have yourvehicle immediately checked.
It also momentarily illuminates when youswitch the ignition on to confirm the lampis functional. If it does not illuminate whenyou switch the ignition on, or begins toflash at any time, have the system checkedby an authorized dealer.
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