Opening the Doors
........................................74
Emergency Door Release ............................
75
Power Decklid ................................................
75
Soft Closing Door ..........................................
79
Keyless Entry ...................................................
79
Interior Luggage Compartment Release ........................................................................\
..
81
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ...........................
83
Anti-Theft Alarm .............................................
85
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ....................
86
Audio Control ..................................................
87
Voice Control ..................................................
87
Cruise Control .................................................
87
Information Display Control ........................
88
Heated Steering Wheel ...............................
88
Wipers and Washers
Autowipers ......................................................
89
Windshield Washers .....................................
90Lighting
General Information
.......................................
91
Lighting Control ..............................................
91
Autolamps .......................................................
92
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .......................
93
Headlamp Exit Delay ....................................
93
Daytime Running Lamps ..............................
93
Automatic High Beam Control ...................
94
Adaptive Headlamps ....................................
95
Direction Indicators .......................................
96
Welcome Lighting ..........................................
96
Interior Lamps .................................................
97
Ambient Lighting ...........................................
98
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows .............................................
99
Global Opening and Closing ....................
100
Exterior Mirrors .............................................
100
Interior Mirror ................................................
103
Sun Visors ......................................................
104
Sun Shades ....................................................
104
Moonroof ........................................................
105Instrument Cluster
Gauges
...........................................................
106
Warning Lamps and Indicators .................
107
Audible Warnings and Indicators ...............
111
Information Displays
General Information ......................................
112
Information Messages ................................
120
Head Up Display ..........................................
139
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control .........................
143
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate .......................................................................
145
Rear Passenger Climate Controls ............
146
Heated Windshield ......................................
147
Heated Rear Window ..................................
147
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..............................
148
Cabin Air Filter ..............................................
148
Remote Start ..................................................
148
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ...................
150
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Cruise Control
Principle of Operation
................................234
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ................
234
Driving Aids
Driver Alert ....................................................
243
Lane Keeping System ................................
244
Blind Spot Information System ................
250
Cross Traffic Alert ........................................
252
Steering .........................................................
256
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................
257
Drive Control .................................................
261
Load Carrying
Load Limit ......................................................
263
Towing
Towing a Trailer ...........................................
268
Recommended Towing Weights .............
269
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
270
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
272Driving Hints
Breaking-In
....................................................
273
Economical Driving .....................................
273
Driving Through Water ...............................
273
Floor Mats ......................................................
274
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
276
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
277
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
277
Jump Starting the Vehicle .........................
278
Post-Crash Alert System ............................
281
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................
282
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ...............
283
In California (U.S. Only) ..............................
284
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .......................
285
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ..........................................
286
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ......................................................
287Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
......................................................................
289
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ......
290
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ......................................................................
290
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ...........................
292
Changing a Fuse .........................................
307
Maintenance
General Information ....................................
310
Opening and Closing the Hood ...............
310
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L/3.0L ...........
312
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L .....................
314
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L/3.0L ..................
316
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L ...........................
316
Engine Oil Check .........................................
316
Oil Change Indicator Reset ........................
317
Engine Coolant Check ................................
318
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ......
323
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
323
Power Steering Fluid Check .....................
324
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Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
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Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 96).
A
Instrument cluster.
See Instrument Cluster (page 106).
B
Wiper lever.
See Autowipers (page 89).
C
Start button.
See Keyless Starting (page 175).
D
Hazard warning flasher switch.
See Hazard Flashers (page 277).
E
Information and entertainment display.
F
Parking aid switch.
See Parking Aids (page 215).
G
Climate controls.
See Climate Control (page 143).
H
Heated rear window switch.
See Heated Rear Window (page 147).
I
Audio unit.
J
Voice control.
See Voice Control (page 87).
K
Information display controls.
See Information Display Control (page 88).
L
Horn.M
Cruise control switches.
See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 234).
N
Steering wheel adjustment.
See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 86).
O
Audio controls.
See Audio Control (page 87).
P
Lighting control.
See Lighting Control (page 91).
Q
Parking brake.
See Electric Parking Brake (page 207).
R
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Note:
If you press any adjustment or
memory button when in easy exit mode, the
system cancels the operation.
Note: Depending on your vehicle, the column
may move up and in.
AUDIO CONTROL
You can operate the following functions with
the control: Seek down or previous.
A
Volume up or down and mute.
B
Seek up or next.
C Seek, Next or Previous
Press the seek button to:
•
Tune the radio to the next or previous
stored preset.
• Play the next or the previous track.
Press and hold the seek button to:
• Tune the radio to the next station up or
down the frequency band.
• Seek through a track.
VOICE CONTROL
The controls are on the steering wheel. Press and release to activate voice
recognition.CRUISE CONTROL
See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page
234).
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Fuel Gauge.
E
Left Information Group.
F
Audio Status Bar
Displays information related to the current
audio source.
Time and Temperature Status Bar
Displays time, temperature and navigation
related information.
Left/Right Information Group
Information that appears in the left and right
information group varies depending on
current gauge, on-demand and HUD (if
equipped) settings. See General
Information (page 112).
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates about how much
fuel is in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump symbol
indicates on which side of your vehicle the
fuel filler door is located.
Note:
The fuel gauge may vary slightly when
your vehicle is moving or on a slope.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the distance to empty reaches
75 mi (120 km)
for MyKey, and at 50 mi
(80 km), 25 mi (40 km), 10 mi (20 km) and
0 mi (0 km) for all vehicle keys.
Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at
different fuel gauge positions depending on
fuel economy conditions. This variation is
normal. WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicators
alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious. Some lamps illuminate
when you start your vehicle to make sure
they work. If any lamps remain on after
starting your vehicle, refer to the respective
system warning lamp for further information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp, but do not display
when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(If Equipped) The speed control system indicator
light changes color to indicate
what mode the system is in:
See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 234).
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On (white light): Illuminates when the
adaptive cruise control system is turned on.
Turns off when the speed control system is
turned off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the
adaptive cruise control system is engaged.
Turns off when the speed control system is
disengaged.
Adaptive Steering (If Equipped)
The adaptive steering system
indicator illuminates if the system
detects a fault during the
continuous diagnostic checks.
Adaptive Steering Initialization (yellow,
flashing): The adaptive steering system
detects a difference between steering wheel
angle and the desired road wheel angle. The
steering wheel adjusts itself to correct this
difference. This adjustment is part of normal
system operation. Adaptive Steering Off (yellow, solid): The
adaptive steering system is off. It is possible
that the steering wheel may not be straight
when you drive straight ahead. If this
message persists, see an authorized dealer.
Adaptive Steering Loss (red, solid): The
adaptive steering system integrity cannot be
verified. Do not drive the vehicle and contact
an authorized dealer immediately.
See
Steering (page 256).
Anti-Lock Braking System If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You continue to have
the normal braking system (without ABS)
unless the brake system warning lamp is also
illuminated. Have the system checked by
your authorized dealer.
Autohold Active Illuminates when the system holds
your vehicle stationary.Autohold Unavailable Illuminates when the system is on,
but unavailable to hold your
vehicle stationary.
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Illuminates when this feature is on.
See Automatic High Beam
Control (page 94).
Battery It illuminates when you switch the
ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine is
running this indicates a malfunction. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Blind Spot Monitor
(If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch this
feature off or in conjunction with a
message.
See Blind Spot
Information System (page 250).
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Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving your vehicle with
the warning lamp on is dangerous. A
significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury.
Note: Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp and will
illuminate when:
• You apply the parking brake with the
ignition on.
• Your vehicle has a brake fault or low
brake fluid level, regardless of parking
brake position. If the lamp illuminates when you
are moving, you may have the
parking brake applied. Make sure
the parking brake is off. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as
possible if the lamp continues to
illuminate.
Cruise Control Illuminates when you switch this
feature on.
Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a
burned out bulb. See Changing a Bulb
(page 329).
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.Also displays when there is a lack of battery
power to the electronic door system. If this
displays with all doors closed, have your
vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately.
Electric Park Brake
Illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction.
See Electric Parking
Brake (page 207).
Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high. Stop
the vehicle as soon as possible,
switch off the engine and let cool.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 318).
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