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uuIndicator, Comin g On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indica tor comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate acti on. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.
If both red and amber brake system indicators come
on, stop the vehicle in a safe place and have it
inspected by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada
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Index
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 494
Indicator ............................................. 88, 89
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 569, 603
Console Compartment ............................. 174
Controls .................................................... 109
Conversation Mirror ................................ 179
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 535
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 536
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 535
Overheating ............................................ 585
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 441
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 508
Cruise Control .......................................... 447
Indicator ................................................... 82
Cup Holders .............................................. 175
Customer Service Information ................ 612
Customized Features ............................... 318
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 150
Dead Battery ............................................ 581
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 348
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror ................ 156
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 189, 198
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 605
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 146
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 161 Dipstick (Engine Oil)
................................. 531
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 145
Display Button .......................................... 226
Door Mirrors ............................................. 162
Doors ......................................................... 111
Auto Door Locking .................................. 124
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 124
Door Open Message ............................ 34, 91
Keys ........................................................ 111
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ................................ 14, 121
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................... 114
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 120
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 550
Driving ....................................................... 411
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 457
Automatic Transmission ........................... 441
Braking .................................................... 490
Cruise Control ......................................... 447
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 432
Starting the Engine .................................. 434
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle ..................................................... 440
Driving Position Memory System ............. 158
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 558
E
ECON Button............................................. 444
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 87 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 80, 589
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 478
Emergency ................................................ 596
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 132
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 607
Engine ....................................................... 604
Coolant ................................................... 535
Jump Starting .......................................... 581
Oil ........................................................... 530
Remote Engine Start................................ 436
Starting ................................................... 434
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 529
Engine Coolant ......................................... 535
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 536
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 535
Overheating ............................................ 585
Temperature Gauge ................................ 103
Engine Oil ................................................. 530
Adding .................................................... 532
Checking................................................. 531
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 523
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 587
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 530
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 142
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 80, 589
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 70
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 561
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 162
620
Index
Shift Lever................................... 20, 442, 443
Does Not Move........................................ 584
Operation .................................. 20, 442, 443
Releasing ................................................. 584
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..................... 76
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 20, 442
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 39
Side Airbags ................................................ 49
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 51
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 286
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 254
Smart Entry System Indicator ..................... 83
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ...................................................... 114
Snow Tires ................................................. 555
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 268
Spare Tire .......................................... 569, 603
Spark Plugs ................................................ 602
Specifications ............................................ 602
Specified Fuel .................................... 514, 602
Speedometer ............................................. 103
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 45
Starting the Engine .................................. 434
Does Not Start ......................................... 578
Jump Starting .......................................... 581
Remote Engine Start ................................ 436
Steering Wheel ......................................... 160
Adjusting ................................................. 160
Heater ..................................................... 180
Stopping .................................................... 503
Summer Tires ............................................ 555 Sunglasses Holder
..................................... 179
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 45
Indicator.................................................... 77
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 142
SYNC Mode ............................................... 191
System Message Indicator .......................... 82
T
Tachometer............................................... 103
Tailgate ..................................................... 128
Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 103
Outside Temperature Display ................... 106
Temperature Gauge ................................. 103
Temperature Sensor ......................... 106, 194
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 186
Time (Setting) ........................................... 110
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 482, 590
Tires ........................................................... 547
Air Pressure ..................................... 548, 603
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 547
Inspection ............................................... 547
Labeling .................................................. 548
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 569
Regulations ............................................. 550
Rotation .................................................. 554
Spare Tire ........................................ 569, 603
Summer .................................................. 555
Tire Chains .............................................. 555 Wear Indicators....................................... 552
Winter .................................................... 555
Tools ......................................................... 568
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 420
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 424
Load Limits ............................................. 420
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 431
Emergency .............................................. 596
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ......................... 482
Indicator ........................................... 80, 590
Tire Fill Assist .......................................... 590
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 429
Transmission ............................... 20, 441, 442
Automatic....................................... 441, 442
Fluid ....................................................... 537
Number .................................................. 604
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..................... 76
Transmission Indicator............................... 76
Trip Meter ................................................ 106
Troubleshooting ...................................... 567
Blown Fuse ............................. 591, 593, 594
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 26
Emergency Towing ................................. 596
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 578
Noise When Braking ................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 585
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 569
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 26, 123
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 584
Warning Indicators.................................... 74