SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE
CARGO AREA.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury
or death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
In a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They con-
tain carbon monoxide (CO), which is col-
orless and odorless. Breathing it can make
you unconscious and can eventually poi-
son you. To avoid breathing (CO), follow
these safety tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed garage
or in confined areas any longer than
needed to move your vehicle in or out of
the area.
• If you are required to drive with the
trunk/liftgate/rear doors open, make
sure that all windows are closed and the
climate control BLOWER switch is set at
high speed. DO NOT use the recircula-
tion mode.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked
vehicle with the engine running, adjust
your heating or cooling controls to force
outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.The best protection against carbon monoxide
entry into the vehicle body is a properly
maintained engine exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of
the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can
be detected inside the vehicle, or when the
underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged,
have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body ar-
eas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or
mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose
connections could permit exhaust fumes to
seep into the passenger compartment. In
addition, inspect the exhaust system each
time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil
change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically,
checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.
Do not disassemble or modify the system.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and
fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
• When exiting the vehicle, always remove
the key fob from the vehicle and lock
your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle un-
attended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the transmission
gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children, and do not leave the ignition of
a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-
N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A
child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury
or death.
Start the engine with the gear selector in the
NEUTRAL or PARK position. Apply the brake
before shifting to any driving range.
Normal Starting — Gasoline Engine
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or press-
ing the accelerator pedal.
Cycle the ignition switch to the START posi-
tion and release when the engine starts. If the
engine fails to start within 10 seconds, cycle
the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Nor-
mal Starting” procedure.
Tip Start Feature
Cycle the ignition switch to START position
and release it as soon as the starter engages.The starter motor will continue to run, and
will automatically disengage itself when the
engine is running. If the engine fails to start,
cycle the ignition switch to the OFF position,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Nor-
mal Starting” procedure.
Automatic Transmission
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or
PARK position before you can start the en-
gine. Apply the brakes before shifting into
any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if
the following precautions are not ob-
served:
• Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE,
NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is
above idle speed.
• Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE
only after the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure
your foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
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2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a
second time to change the ignition switch
to the OFF mode.
Stopping The Engine
Vehicles Equipped With A Mechanical Key Fob:
To turn off the engine, proceed as follows:
1. Park the car in a position that does not
cause a traffic hazard.
2. Place the transmission in gear (models
with a manual transmission) or place the
transmission in PARK (P) (models with
automatic transmission).
3. With the engine idling, place the ignition
in the STOP/OFF position.
4. Remove the key from the ignition when
the engine is shut off.
Vehicles Equipped With Electronic Key
(Keyless Ignition):
To shut off the engine with vehicle speed
greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), you must push
and hold the START/STOP button or push theSTART/STOP button three times consecu-
tively within a few seconds. The engine will
shut down, and the ignition will be placed in
the RUN position.
Turning Off the car (placing the ignition from
the RUN position to the STOP position), the
power supply to the accessories are main-
tained for a period of three minutes.
Opening the driver side door with the ignition
in RUN will sound a short chime that reminds
the driver to place the ignition to STOP.
When the ignition is in the STOP/OFF posi-
tion, the window switches remains active for
three minutes. Opening a front door will can-
cel this function.
After severe driving, idle the engine to allow
the temperature inside the engine compart-
ment to cool before shutting off the engine.
Normal Starting — Diesel Engine
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten
your seat belts.The starter is allowed to crank for up to
30-second intervals. Waiting a few minutes
between such intervals will protect the starter
from overheating.
WARNING!
• Before exiting a vehicle, always come to
a complete stop, then shift the auto-
matic transmission into PARK and apply
the parking brake.
• Always make sure the keyless ignition
node is in the OFF mode, key fob is
removed from the vehicle and vehicle is
locked.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Leaving children in a vehicle unattended
is dangerous for a number of reasons. A
child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children, and do not leave the ignition of
a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-
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WARNING!
is in the OFF mode), the transmission is
locked in PARK, securing the vehicle
against unwanted movement.
• When leaving the vehicle, always make
sure the ignition is in the OFF mode,
remove the key fob from the vehicle, and
lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle un-
attended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the park brake,
brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle (or in a location accessible to
children), and do not leave the ignition
(in a vehicle equipped with push button
start) in the ON/RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Before moving the transmission gear se-
lector out of PARK, you must turn the
ignition to the ON/RUN mode, and also
press the brake pedal. Otherwise, dam-
age to the gear selector could result.
• DO NOT race the engine when shifting
from PARK or NEUTRAL into another
gear range, as this can damage the drive-
train.
The following indicators should be used to
ensure that you have properly engaged the
transmission into the PARK position:
• When shifting into PARK, push the lock
button on the gear selector, and firmly
move the selector all the way forward until
it stops and is fully seated.
• Look at the transmission gear position dis-
play and verify that it indicates the PARK
position (P).
• With brake pedal released, verify that the
gear selector will not move out of PARK.REVERSE (R)
This range is for moving the vehicle back-
ward. Shift into REVERSE only after the ve-
hicle has come to a complete stop.
NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is standing
for prolonged periods with the engine run-
ning. The engine may be started in this range.
Apply the park brake and shift the transmis-
sion into PARK if you must exit the vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn
off the ignition to coast down a hill. These
are unsafe practices that limit your re-
sponse to changing traffic or road condi-
tions. You might lose control of the vehicle
and have a collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for
any other reason with the transmission in
NEUTRAL can cause severe transmission
damage.
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Bulbs, Light.................140
Camera, Rear................179
Capacities, Fluid..............274
Caps, Filler
Fuel....................180
Oil (Engine)...............240
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)......247
Carbon Monoxide Warning.....138, 272
Car Washes..................260
Chains, Tire..................257
Change Oil Indicator.............61
Changing A Flat Tire.........208, 250
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light)..............77
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety. . . .138
Checks, Safety................138
Child Safety Locks..............23
Cleaning
Windshield Wiper Blades.......245
Climate Control................39
Clock Settings................284
Compact Spare Tire.............256
Computer, Trip/Travel.............64
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . .247
Cooling System...............247
Coolant Level..............247Cooling Capacity............274
Pressure Cap...............247
Radiator Cap...............247
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze)............274, 276
Cruise Light.............74, 75, 76
Customer Assistance............332
Customer Programmable Features. . . .307
Cybersecurity.................282
Daytime Running Lights........33, 34
Dealer Service................245
Defroster, Windshield............139
Diagnostic System, Onboard........76
Diesel Fuel.................
.272
Diesel Fuel Requirements
.........272
Dimmer Switch
Headlight...............33, 34
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine)...............243
Disabled Vehicle Towing..........226
Do Not Disturb............320, 329
Door Ajar.................66, 67
Door Ajar Light..............66, 67
Drag And Drop Menu............289
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt............24Easy Entry Seats...............27
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary
(Power Outlet)...............56
Electric Brake Control System.......80
Anti-Lock Brake System.........79
Traction Control System.........80
Electric Parking Brake...........145
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control)..............163
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).....82
Electronic Throttle Control
Warning Light...............66
Emergency, In Case Of
Hazard Warning Flasher........193
Jacking...............208, 250
Jump Starting..............220
Tow Hooks................228
Towing...................226
Emission Control System
Maintenance................77
Emissions...................280
Engine.....................240
Checking Oil Level...........243
Coolant (Antifreeze)..........276
Cooling..................247
Exhaust Gas Caution.......138, 272
Jump Starting..............220
INDEX
350
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning.....262
Interior Appearance Care.........261
Interior Fuses................205
Introduction...................1
Inverter
Power....................58
Jacking Instructions............210
Jack Location................208
Jack Operation.........208, 210, 250
Jump Starting................220
Key Fob
Arm The Alarm..............18
Disarm The Alarm............19
Remote Keyless Entry..........13
Keyless Enter-N-Go...........13, 21
Keys.......................13
Replacement...............14
Lane Change And Turn Signals. . . .33, 36
Lane Change Assist..............33
LaneSense..................176
Lap/Shoulder Belts.............100
Latches....................140
Hood....................53
Leaks, Fluid.................140Life Of Tires.................254
Liftgate.....................54
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer.......39
Light Bulbs..................140
Lights.....................140
AirBag ............64, 107, 139
Automatic Headlights..........34
Battery Saver...............36
Brake Assist Warning...........84
Brake Warning...............65
Bulb Replacement...........193
Cruise...............74, 75, 76
Daytime Running..........33, 34
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.....33, 34
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator..................66
Exterior..................140
Fog ...................35, 73
Headlights
.................33
Headlights On Reminder........35
Headlight Switch.............33
High Beam.................34
High Beam/Low Beam Select . . .33, 34
Hill Descent Control Indicator.....85
Instrument Cluster............33
Lights On Reminder.........33, 35
Low Fuel..................69Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine)..............69
Park.....................74
Passing................33, 34
Seat Belt Reminder...........67
Security Alarm..............68
Service..................193
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)....94
Traction Control..............84
Turn Signals.......33, 36, 74, 140
Warning Instrument Cluster
Descriptions.............66, 74
Locks
Child Protection..............23
Steering Wheel..............16
Low Tire Pressure System..........94
Luggage Carrier................59
Lug Nuts/Bolts................264
Maintenance..................52
Maintenance Free Battery.........244
Maintenance Schedule...........231
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)...............69
Manual Transmission........147, 249
Fluid Level Check............249
Shift Speeds...............148
INDEX
352