Stability Control
Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Service AdvanceTrac
Starting System Description
Message
Displays if you switch the ignition on and do not start the
engine.
Full Accessory Power
Active
A reminder to press the brake pedal when starting your
vehicle.
To START Press Brake
Displays if your vehicle fails to start.
Cranking Time Exceeded
The system does not detect a valid passive key inside your
vehicle.
No Key Detected
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Starting System Fault
Displays if you switch the engine off and the system does not
detect a valid passive key inside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is
Needed
Steering System Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Stop your vehicle in a safe
place. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Steering Loss Stop
Safely
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Steering Fault Service
Now
Steering Assist Fault
Service Required
Steering Lock Malfunc-
tion Service Now
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Description
Message
One or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure.
Tire Pressure Low
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
The system has malfunctioned or the spare tire is in use. If
the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
Transmission Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Transmission Malfunc-
tion Service Now
Transmission Service
Required
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, switch the engine off
and allow the transmission to cool. If the message continues
to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Transmission Overtem-
perature Stop Safely
Transmission Over-
heating Stop Safely
Transmission Too Hot
Press Brake
The transmission has limited functionality. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Transmission Limited
Function See Manual
Displays at low outside temperatures, if it takes a few seconds
for the transmission to engage a gear.
Transmission Warming
Up Please Wait
Fully press the brake pedal until the message disappears
from the information display.
Displays as a reminder to shift into park (P).
Transmission Not in Park
Press the brake pedal to unlock the transmission.
Press Brake to Unlock
Gearshift Lever
Displays when the selector lever unlocks.
Gearshift Lever Unlocked
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HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE -
VEHICLES WITH: AUTOMATIC
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
General Hints
Do not place objects under the front seats
as this may interfere with directing air to
the rear seats.
Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the
air intake area at the base of the
windshield.
Note:
You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: Use air conditioning with recirculated
air to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note: When you select automatic mode
and the outside temperature is low and the
engine is cold, air is directed to the
windshield and the outer instrument panel
air vents.
Note: When you select automatic mode
and the outside temperature and in-vehicle
temperature is high, the system selects
recirculated air to maximize cooling. When
the required temperature is reached,
recirculated air turns off.
Note: When you select maximum defrost,
air conditioning turns on and air is directed
to the windshield air vents. Recommended Settings for
Heating
•
Press AUTO.
• Select the required temperature.
Note: Adjusting the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is
not necessary. The system automatically
adjusts to heat or cool the interior to your
selected temperature as quickly as possible.
For the system to function efficiently, the
instrument panel and side air vents should
be fully open.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
• Press MAX A/C.
Note: To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot weather,
drive with the windows open until you feel
cold air through the air vents.
Recommended Settings for
Cooling
• Press AUTO.
• Select the required temperature.
Defogging the Side Windows in
Cold Weather
• Select maximum defrost.
Defogging or Clearing the
Windshield of Thin Ice
• Select maximum defrost.
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Adjusting the Blower Motor Speed
Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents
When you direct air to the
overhead air vents, the system
distributes cold air.
Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents When you direct air to the
footwell air vents, the system
distributes hot air.
Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents and the Footwell Air Vents When you direct air to the
Overhead and footwell air vents,
the system distributes warm air.
HEATED WINDSHIELD Press the button to clear the
windshield of thin ice and fog.
The heated windshield turns off
after a short period of time.
Note: Make sure that the engine is running
before switching the heated windshield on.
Note: The system does not operate if the
battery charge level is low.
HEATED REAR WINDOW Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off
after a short period of time.
Note: Make sure the engine is on before
operating the heated windows. Note:
Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle Warranty may not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS
When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.
Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter. It is located behind the center
console.
If your vehicle has rear climate control. The
cabin air filter is under the driver seat.
The particulate filtration system reduces
the concentration of airborne particles
such as dust, spores and pollen in the air
supplied to the interior of your vehicle.
Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter
installed at all times. This prevents foreign
objects from entering the system. Running
the system without a filter in place could
result in degradation or damage to the
system.
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HEATED SEATS (If Equipped)
WARNING:
People who are unable
to feel pain to their skin because of
advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical conditions,
must use caution when using the heated
seat. The heated seat may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods of time. Do not place
anything on the seat that may block the
heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This can
cause the heated seat to overheat. Do not
puncture the seat with pins, needles or
other pointed objects. This damages the
heating element and can cause the heated
seat to overheat. An overheated seat may
cause serious personal injury.
Do not do the following:
• Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry thoroughly.
• Operate the heated seats unless the
engine is running. Doing so can cause
the battery to lose charge. Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings.
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Note:
If you use the socket when the engine
is not running, the battery may run out of
charge.
Note: When you switch the ignition on, you
can use the socket to power 12 volt
appliances with a maximum current rating
of 15 amps.
WIRELESS ACCESSORY
CHARGING WARNING: Wireless charging
devices can affect the operation of
implanted medical devices, including
cardiac pacemakers. If you have any
implanted medical devices, we
recommend that you consult with your
physician.
The system supports one wireless charging
compatible device on the charging area.
Note: Devices without built-in Qi standards
for wireless charging require an additional
Qi receiver or sleeve.
Make sure the charging area is clean before
charging a device.
Do not place items with a magnetic strip,
for example passports, parking tickets or
credit cards near the charging area when
charging a device. This could damage the
magnetic strip.
Do not place metal objects, for example
remote controls, coins or keys on or near
the charging area when charging a device.
Metal objects may heat up and degrade
the charging performance. The charging area is below the
audio unit. Place the device with the charging side
down to begin charging. The charging
stops after your device reaches a full
charge.
Note:
Charging time and temperature are
dependent on the device used. The system
stops charging the device if it reaches a high
temperature.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Extended idling at high
engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire or other
damage. WARNING: Do not park, idle or drive
your vehicle on dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats
up the engine compartment and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire. WARNING:
Do not start the engine
in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start the
engine. WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result
in entry of harmful and potentially lethal
fumes into the passenger compartment.
If you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle inspected
immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.
If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for approximately
5 mi
(8 km) after you reconnect it. This is
because the engine management system
must realign itself with the engine. You
can disregard any unusual driving
characteristics during this period.
The powertrain control system meets all
Canadian interference-causing equipment
standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field or radio noise. When you start the engine, avoid pressing
the accelerator pedal before and during
operation. Only use the accelerator pedal
when you have difficulty starting the
engine.
IGNITION SWITCH
0
(off) - The ignition is off.
Note: When you switch the ignition off and
leave your vehicle, do not leave your key in
the ignition. This could cause your vehicle
battery to lose charge.
Note: To switch the engine off when your
vehicle is moving, move the transmission
selector lever to position
N. Use the brakes
to bring the vehicle to a safe stop. After your
vehicle has stopped, switch the engine off
and move the transmission selector lever to
position
P. Turn the key to position 0 or I.
I
(accessory) - Allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to operate
while the engine is not running.
Note: Do not leave the ignition key in this
position for too long. This could cause your
vehicle battery to lose charge.
II
(on) - All electrical circuits operational.
Warning lamps and indicators are
illuminated.
III
(start) - cranks the engine. Release the
key as soon as the engine starts.
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PUSH BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH
WARNING: Always check that the
steering wheel lock is deactivated before
attempting to move your vehicle. Failure
to deactivate the steering wheel lock could
result in a crash.
Switching the Ignition On to
Accessory Mode Press the push button ignition switch once
without your foot on the brake or clutch
pedal. It is on the instrument panel near
the steering wheel. All electrical circuits
and accessories are operational and the
warning lamps and indicators illuminate.
Press the push button ignition switch again
without your foot on the brake or clutch
pedal to switch the ignition off.
Note:
The system may not function if the
passive key is close to metal objects or
electronic devices, for example keys or a cell
phone.
Note: The ignition turns off if you leave your
vehicle unattended. This is to prevent the
vehicle battery from losing charge. Note:
A valid passive key must be inside
your vehicle to switch the ignition on and
start the engine.
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with
Manual Transmission (If Equipped)
1. Fully press the clutch pedal.
2. Press the push button ignition switch.
Note: If you release the clutch pedal during
engine starting, the engine stops cranking.
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with
Automatic Transmission
(If Equipped)
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Shift into park (P).
3. Press the push button ignition switch.
Note: If you release the brake pedal during
engine starting, the engine stops cranking.
Vehicles with a Diesel Engine
(If
Equipped)
Note: The engine does not crank until the
glow plug indicator turns off. This may take
several seconds in extremely cold
conditions.
Failure to Start - Vehicles with
Manual Transmission
(If Equipped)
The system does not function if:
• The passive key frequencies are
jammed.
• The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start the engine, do the
following:
1. Insert the passive key into the backup position. See
Passive Key Backup
Position (page 55).
2. With the passive key in this position, you can use the push button ignition
switch to switch the ignition on and
start the engine.
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