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Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic ClimateControl System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Climate Control
Systems
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System
With this system the heating,
cooling, and ventilation in the
vehicle can be controlled. Some
climate control settings can be
changed. See “Climate and Air
Quality” underVehicle
Personalization 0169.
1. Driver Temperature Control
2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls
4. Fan Control
5. Defrost
6. Passenger Temperature
Control
7. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)
8. Rear Window Defogger
9. RCTRL (Rear Climate Control Lockout)
10. Rear Temperature Control
11. Rear Air Delivery Mode Control
12. Rear Fan Control
13. Front Climate Control Power Button
14. Rear AUTO (Automatic Operation)
15. Rear Climate Control Power Button
16. Air Recirculation
17. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
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Maintenance
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
The filter reduces the dust, pollen,
and other airborne irritants from
outside air that is pulled into the
vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part
of routine scheduled maintenance.
SeeMaintenance Schedule 0395.
To find out what type of filter to use,
see Maintenance Replacement
Parts 0406.
1. Open the glove box completely. 2. Disconnect the glove box door
damper string from the glove
box door assembly. A pen or
pencil may be inserted through
the end of the damper string to
prevent the string from slipping
inside the door assembly.
3. Remove the six screws and
remove the access plate.
4. Release the two tabs holdingthe service door. Open the
service door and remove the
old filter.
5. Install the new air filter.
6. Close the service door and secure the tabs.
7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the glove box.
See your dealer if additional
assistance is needed.
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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 296
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . 297
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 304
Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission) . . . . . 305
Automatic Transmission Fluid (10 Speed Transmission) . . . 308
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 309
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 313
Engine Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Battery - North America . . . . . . 318
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Noise Control System . . . . . . . . 320
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 321
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 322
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 323
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 324
Windshield Replacement . . . . . 324
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 328
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 329
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 329
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
(Right) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 343
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
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1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North America
0374.
2. Battery - North America 0318.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0310.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0309.
5. Automatic Transmission Dipstick. See “How to Check
Automatic Transmission Fluid”
under Automatic Transmission
Fluid (6-Speed Transmission)
0 305 orAutomatic
Transmission Fluid (10 Speed
Transmission) 0308.
6. Remote Negative (–) Location (Out of View). See Jump
Starting - North America 0374.
7. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 310.
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0302. 9. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0302.
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 315.
11. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0317.
12. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0330.
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1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North America
0374.
2. Battery - North America 0318.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0310.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0309.
5. Remote Negative (–) Location (Out of View). See Jump
Starting - North America 0374.
6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 310.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0302.
8. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0302.
9. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 315.
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0317. 11.
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0330.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
. Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
. Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System 0304.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
If equipped, the ENGINE OIL LOW
ADD OIL message displays when
the engine oil level may be too low.
Check the oil level before filling to
the recommended level. If the oil is
not low and this message remains
on, see your dealer.
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially
prior to a long trip. The engine oil
dipstick handle is a loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0299 for the location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
Follow these guidelines:
. To get an accurate reading, park
the vehicle on level ground.
Check the engine oil level after
the engine has been off for at
least two hours. Checking the
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best conditions, the oil life system
may indicate that an oil change is
not necessary for up to a year. The
engine oil and filter must be
changed at least once a year and,
at this time, the system must be
reset. Your dealer has trained
service people who will perform this
work and reset the system. It is also
important to check the oil regularly
over the course of an oil drain
interval and keep it at the proper
level.
If the system is ever reset
accidentally, the oil must be
changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi)
since the last oil change.
Remember to reset the oil life
system whenever the oil is changed.
How to Reset the Engine Oil
Life System
Reset the system whenever the
engine oil is changed so that the
system can calculate the next
engine oil change. Always reset theengine oil life to 100% after every oil
change. It will not reset itself. To
reset the engine oil life system:
1. Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0161.
2. Press and hold
V. The oil life
will change to 100%.
The oil life system can also be reset
as follows: 1. Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0161.
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within
five seconds.
3. Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. If the display
shows 100%, the system is
reset.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message comes back on when the
vehicle is started and/or the
REMAINING OIL LIFE is near 0%,
the engine oil life system has not
been reset. Repeat the procedure.
Automatic Transmission
Fluid (6-Speed
Transmission)
When to Check and Change
Automatic Transmission Fluid
It is usually not necessary to check
the transmission fluid level. The only
reason for fluid loss is a
transmission leak or overheated
transmission. If a small leak is
suspected, then use the following
checking procedures to check the
fluid level. However, if there is a
large leak, then it may be necessary
to have the vehicle towed to a
dealer service department and have
it repaired before driving the vehicle
further.
Caution
Use of the incorrect automatic
transmission fluid may damage
the vehicle, and the damage may
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always use the correct (Continued)
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transmission fluid listed in
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants0404.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
See Engine Compartment Overview
0 299 for the location of the engine
air cleaner/filter.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
For intervals on changing and
inspecting the engine air cleaner/
filter, see Maintenance Schedule
0 395.
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Do not start the engine or have the
engine running with the engine air
cleaner/filter housing open. Before
removing the engine air cleaner/
filter, make sure that the engine air
cleaner/filter housing and nearby
components are free of dirt and
debris. Remove the engine air
cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake
the engine air cleaner/filter (away
from the vehicle), to release loose dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air
cleaner/filter for damage, and
replace if damaged. Do not clean
the engine air cleaner/filter or
components with water or
compressed air.
To inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter:
1. Screws (4)
2. Electrical Connector
3. Air Duct Clamp
1. Locate the air cleaner/filter
assembly. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0299. 2. Disconnect the outlet duct by
loosening the air duct
clamp (3).
3. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) and the
connector harness from the
cover.
4. Remove the four screws (1) on top of the cover of the housing
and lift up the cover.
5. Remove the engine air cleaner/ filter from the housing. Take
care to dislodge as little dirt as
possible.
6. Clean the engine air cleaner/ filter sealing surfaces and the
housing.
7. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter.
8. Reverse Steps 2-4 to reinstall the filter cover housing.
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{Warning
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/filter off can cause you or
others to be burned. Use caution
when working on the engine. Do
not start the engine or drive the
vehicle with the air cleaner/filter
off, as flames may be present if
the engine backfires.
Caution
If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt
can easily get into the engine,
which could damage it. Always
have the air cleaner/filter in place
when driving.
Cooling System
The cooling system allows the
engine to maintain the correct
working temperature.
1. Coolant Surge Tank
2. Coolant Surge TankPressure Cap
3. Engine Electric Cooling Fan(s)
{Warning
An underhood electric fan can
start up even when the engine is
not running and can cause injury.
Keep hands, clothing, and tools
away from any underhood
electric fan.
{Warning
Do not touch heater or radiator
hoses, or other engine parts.
They can be very hot and can
burn you. Do not run the engine if
there is a leak; all coolant could
leak out. That could cause an
engine fire and can burn you. Fix
any leak before driving the
vehicle.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is
filled with DEX-COOL engine
coolant. This coolant is designed to
remain in the vehicle for 5 years or
240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever
occurs first.
The following explains the cooling
system and how to check and add
coolant when it is low. If there is a
problem with engine overheating,
see Engine Overheating 0313.