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Maintenance
Radial-ply tires have the same load
carrying capacity, as bias-ply or bias
belted tires of the same size, and usethe same recommended inflation
pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tireswith bias-ply or bias belted tires is
not recommended. Any combina-
tions of radial-ply and bias-ply or biasbelted tires when used on the same
vehicle will seriously deteriorate
vehicle handling. The best rule to fol-
low is: Identical pairs of radial-ply
tires should always be used as a set
for the front tires and a set for the
rear tires.
Longer wearing tires can be more
susceptible to irregular tread wear. It
is very important to follow the tire
rotation interval in this chapter to
achieve the tread life potential of
these tires. Cuts and punctures in
radial-ply tires are repairable only in
the tread area, because of sidewall
flexing. Consult your tire dealer for
radial-ply tire repairs.Low Aspect Ratio Tires
The aspect ratio is lower than 50 on
low aspect ratio tires.
Because low aspect ratio tires are
optimized for handling and braking,
their sidewall is a little stiffer than a
standard tire. Also low aspect ratiotires tend to be wider and conse-
quently have a greater contact patch
with the road surface. In some
instances they may generate moreroad noise compared with standard
tires.
Do not mix bias ply and radial
ply tires under any circum-
stances. This may cause unusu-
al handling characteristics that
may cause loss of vehicle con-
trol resulting in an accident.WARNING
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Maintenance
Cleaning the upholstery andinterior trim
Vinyl (if equipped)
Remove dust and loose dirt from
vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a
vinyl cleaner.
Fabric (if equipped)
Remove dust and loose dirt from fab-
ric with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu-
tion recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Remove fresh spots imme-
diately with a fabric spot cleaner. If
fresh spots do not receive immediate
attention, the fabric can be stained
and its color can be affected. Also, its
fire-resistant properties can be
reduced if the material is not proper-ly maintained.
Using anything but recommended
cleaners and procedures may
affect the fabric's appearance and
fire-resistant properties.
Leather (if equipped)
Features of seat leather
- Leather is made from the outerskin of an animal, which goes through a special process to be
available for use. Since it is a nat-
ural product, each part differs in
thickness or density.
Wrinkles may appear as a natural result of stretching and shrinking
depending on the temperature
and humidity.
- The seat is made of stretchable fabric to improve comfort.
- The parts contacting the body are curved and the side supporting
area is high which provides driv-
ing comfort and stability.
- Wrinkles may appear naturally from usage. It is not a fault of the
products.
NOTICE
Wrinkles or abrasions which
appear naturally from usage
are not covered by warranty.
Belts with metallic acces-
sories, zippers or keys inside
the back pocket may damagethe seat fabric.
Make sure not to wet the seat.
It may change the nature of
natural leather.
Jeans or clothes which could
bleach may contaminate the
surface of the seat coveringfabric.
CAUTION
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Maintenance
Caring for the leather seats- Vacuum the seat periodically toremove dust and sand on the
seat. It will prevent abrasion ordamage of the leather and main-
tain its quality.
- Wipe the natural leather seat cover often with dry or soft cloth.
- Use of proper leather protector may prevent abrasion of the
cover and helps maintain the
color. Be sure to read the instruc-tions and consult a specialistwhen using leather coating or
protective agent.
- Light colored (beige, cream beige) leather is easily contami-
nated and the stain is noticeable.
Clean the seats frequently.
- Avoid wiping with wet cloth. It may cause the surface to crack. Cleaning the leather seats
- Remove all contaminationsinstantly. Refer to instructions
below for removal of each con-taminant.
- Cosmetic products (sunscreen, foundation, etc.)
Apply cleansing cream on a clothand wipe the contaminated spot.
Wipe off the cream with a wet
cloth and remove water with a drycloth.
- Beverages (coffee, soft drink, etc.)
Apply a small amount of neutraldetergent and wipe until contami-
nations do not smear.
- Oil Remove oil instantly with
absorbable cloth and wipe with
stain remover used only for natu-
ral leather.
- Chewing gum Harden the gum with ice and
remove gradually.Cleaning the seat belt webbing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow
the instructions provided with the
soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the
webbing because this may weakenthe seat belt.
Cleaning the interior windowglass
If the interior glass surfaces of the
vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-
ered with an oily, greasy or waxy
film), they should be cleaned with
glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the glass cleaner container.
Do not scrape or scratch the
inside of the rear window. This
may result in damage to the rear
window defroster grid.
NOTICE
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Camera (Rear view) ........................................................3-96
Capacities (Lubricants) .....................................................8-8
Care
Exterior care ...............................................................7-77
Interior care ................................................................7-81
Tire care ......................................................................7-35
Cargo area cover ...........................................................3-132
Cartridge type fuse..........................................................7-54
Cellular phone holder ...................................................3-128
Center console storage ..................................................3-123
Central door lock switch .................................................3-16
Certification label ...........................................................8-10
Check tire inflation pressure ...........................................7-37
Child restraint system (CRS) ..........................................2-35 Booster seats...............................................................2-38
Forward-facing child restraints ..................................2-37
Installing a child restraint system (CRS) ...................2-38
Lower anchors and tether for children .......................2-39
Rear-facing child seats ...............................................2-36
Securing a child restraint system seat with "Tether Anchor" system ..........................................2-41
Securing a child restraint system with a lap/ shoulder belt ............................................................2-42
Securing a child restraint system with LATCH anchors system ........................................................2-40
Selecting a child restraint system (CRS) ...................2-36 Child-protector rear door lock ........................................3-18
Climate control air filter replacement.............................7-27
Climate control system
Automatic climate control system............................3-106
Manual climate control system ..................................3-97
Clock .............................................................................3-130
Clothes hanger ..............................................................3-130
Cluster ionizer ...............................................................3-122
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................3-47
Compact spare tire replacement .....................................7-41
Coolant ............................................................................7-20
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ...................................7-20
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-84
Cruise control system .....................................................5-88
Cup holder.....................................................................3-125
Curtain air bags ...............................................................2-49
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination..................................................................3-48
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................3-47
Day/night rearview mirror ..............................................3-22
Daytime running light (DRL) .........................................3-83
Defogging (Windshield)................................................3-117
Defroster .......................................................................3-121
Rear window defroster .............................................3-121
Defrosting (Windshield)................................................3-117
Index
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Headlamp delay function ................................................3-89
Headlamp position ..........................................................3-84
Headlight bulb replacement ............................................7-66
High Beam Assist (HBA) system ...................................3-85
Highway driving ...........................................................5-118
Hill-start assist control (HAC)........................................5-53
Hood................................................................................3-41
Horn ................................................................................3-21
How to use this manual ....................................................F-6
If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly.........6-3
If the engine overheats ......................................................6-6
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing...................6-2
If the engine stalls while driving ......................................6-2
If the engine turns over normally but doesn't start ...........6-3
If the engine will not start.................................................6-3
If you have a flat tire while driving ..................................6-3
Ignition switch ..................................................................5-6
Engine Start/Stop button ..............................................5-9
Key ignition switch ......................................................5-6
Impact sensing door unlock ............................................3-18
Improtant safety precautions.............................................2-2 Air bag hazards ............................................................2-2
Always wear your seat belt ..........................................2-2
Control your speed .......................................................2-3
Driver distraction..........................................................2-2 Keep your vehicle in safe condition.............................2-3
Restrain all children .....................................................2-2
In case of emergency while driving..................................6-2
Indicator light..................................................................3-54
Inside rearview mirror ....................................................3-22
Instrument cluster ...........................................................3-47 Assist mode ................................................................3-74
Gauges and meters .....................................................3-49
Instrument cluster illumination ..................................3-48
LCD display control ...................................................3-71
LCD display messages ...............................................3-65
LCD display modes ....................................................3-72
Shift indicator pop-up ................................................3-53
Transmission shift indicator .......................................3-52
Trip computer mode ...................................................3-73
User settings mode .....................................................3-75
Warning and indicator lights ......................................3-54
Instrument panel fuse replacement .................................7-53
Instrument panel overview ...............................................1-5
Interior care .....................................................................7-81
Interior features Bottle holder .............................................................3-125
Cargo area cover.......................................................3-132
Cellular phone holder ...............................................3-128
Clock ........................................................................3-130
Clothes hanger ..........................................................3-130
Cup holder ................................................................3-125
Floor mat anchor(s) ..................................................3-131
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Power outlet..............................................................3-127
Sliding armrest .........................................................3-126
Sunvisor ....................................................................3-126
Wireless cellular phone charging system .................3-128
Interior lamp AUTO cut..................................................3-89
Interior lights...................................................................3-89 Front lamps.................................................................3-90
Interior lamp AUTO cut .............................................3-89
Luggage compartment lamp .......................................3-91
Rear lamp ...................................................................3-91
Vanity mirror lamp .....................................................3-91
Interior overview...............................................................1-4
Jump starting .....................................................................6-4
Label
Refrigerant label .........................................................8-12
Tire loading information label..................................5-123
Tire sidewall labeling .................................................7-42
Tire specification and pressure label ..........................8-12
Vehicle certification label ...........................................8-11
Lane change signals ........................................................3-88
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) System ..............................5-81
Lap/shoulder belt ............................................................2-24 LCD display
LCD display modes ....................................................3-72
Assist mode ................................................................3-74
Quick guide help ........................................................3-73
Trip computer mode ...................................................3-73
Turn By Turn (TBT) mode.........................................3-74
User settings mode .....................................................3-75
Warning mode ............................................................3-75
LCD display messages Check AEB system .....................................................3-70
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse ...................................3-67
Check BSD System ....................................................3-70
Check driver attention alert system............................3-70
Check headlamp FAN ................................................3-70
Check headlamp LED ................................................3-70
Check headlight ..........................................................3-69
Check LKAS ..............................................................3-70
Check smart high beam system..................................3-70
Door, Hood, Tailgate open .........................................3-67
Engine has overheated................................................3-69
Key not detected .........................................................3-66
Key not in vehicle ......................................................3-66
Lights mode ................................................................3-68
Low fuel .....................................................................3-69
Low Key Battery ........................................................3-66
Low pressure ..............................................................3-68
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Mirrors ............................................................................3-22
BlueLink ®
center ........................................................3-23
Day/night rearview mirror..........................................3-22
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with HomeLink ®
system, compass and BlueLink ®
.............................3-23
Folding the side view mirrors ....................................3-31
Inside rearview mirror ................................................3-22
Side view mirror control ............................................3-31
Side view mirrors .......................................................3-30
Moonroof, see sunroof ....................................................3-36
Multi box.......................................................................3-124
Multi fuse ........................................................................7-55
Multimedia system............................................................4-2 Antenna ........................................................................4-3
Audio/Video/Navigation system ..................................4-4
Aux, USB and iPod ®
port ............................................4-2
Bluetooth ®
Wireless Technology hands-free................4-4
Steering wheel audio control........................................4-3 Odometer...........................................................................3-5
Oil (Engine) ....................................................................7-18
Outside temperature gauge .............................................3-51
Owner maintenance ..........................................................7-5
Paddle shifter ..................................................................5-31
Panoramic sunroof, see sunroof......................................3-36
Parking lamp position .....................................................3-84
Passenger's front air bag .................................................2-47
Power brakes ...................................................................5-35
Power outlet ..................................................................3-127
Power steering.................................................................3-19
Power window lock switch .............................................3-35
Pre-tensioner seat belt .....................................................2-28
Range ..............................................................................3-52
Rear center seat belt ........................................................2-28
Rear seat adjustment .......................................................2-12
Armrest .......................................................................2-15
Folding the rear seat ...................................................2-12
Rear seat head restraints .................................................2-18
Adjusting the height up and down .............................2-18
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Rear view monitor ..........................................................3-96
Rear window wiper and washer .....................................3-95
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ...................7-36
Recommended lubricants and capacities ..........................8-8
Refrigerant label .............................................................8-12
Remote key .......................................................................3-3
Battery replacement......................................................3-6
Locking.........................................................................3-3
Mechanical key ............................................................3-5
Panic button ..................................................................3-4
Tailgate unlocking ........................................................3-4
Unlocking .....................................................................3-3
Removable towing hook .................................................6-21
Replacement light bulb ...................................................7-66
Rocking the vehicle.......................................................5-116
Rotation (Tire) ................................................................7-37
Safety messages ................................................................F-6
Scheduled maintenance services.......................................7-7
Seat belt warning light
Driver's seat ................................................................2-23
Front passenger's seat .................................................2-24 Seat belts .........................................................................2-22
Additional seat belt safety precautions ......................2-31
Care of seat belts ........................................................2-34
Do not lie down ..........................................................2-33
Driver's 3-point system with emergency locking retractor ...................................................................2-25
Height adjustment ......................................................2-26
Keep belts clean and dry ............................................2-34
Lap/shoulder belt ........................................................2-24
One person per belt ....................................................2-33
Passenger's 3-point system with convertible locking retractor ......................................................2-27
Periodic inspection .....................................................2-34
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................2-28
Rear center seat belt ...................................................2-28
Seat belt restraint system............................................2-24
Seat belt safety precautions ........................................2-22
Seat belt use and children...........................................2-32
Seat belt use during pregnancy ..................................2-31
Seat belt warning light ...............................................2-23
Transporting an injured person ..................................2-33
When to replace seat belts..........................................2-34
Seat warmers ...................................................................2-19
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