Heated Seats.................................................154
Climate Controlled Seats...........................155
Rear Seat Armrest........................................156
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............158
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................163
Storage Compartments
Center Console............................................165
Overhead Console......................................165
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information....................................166
Keyless Starting............................................166
Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle System.......................................................................167
Engine Block Heater...................................169
Unique Driving Characteristics
Hybrid Vehicle Operation............................171
EcoSelect........................................................173
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently AskedQuestions...................................................174
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................177
Fuel Quality....................................................177
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................179
Running Out of Fuel.....................................179
Refueling........................................................180
Fuel Consumption........................................183
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law.................................................185
Catalytic Converter......................................186
High Voltage Battery
General Information....................................189
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch......190
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..............................191
Brakes
General Information....................................196
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.......................................................................197
Electric Parking Brake.................................197
Auto Hold.......................................................199
Traction Control
Principle of Operation................................202
Using Traction Control...............................202
Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................203
Using Stability Control...............................204
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation................................206
Rear Parking Aid.........................................206
Front Parking Aid........................................207
Side Sensing System.................................208
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Note:If your vehicle detects certain faults,it will not allow you to operate theaccelerator pedal. If this happens, press thebrake pedal and release it. This will activatelimp home vehicle operation. In limp homevehicle operation, your vehicle willaccelerate in a controlled manner up to amaximum speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) on aflat surface. If you apply the brake pedal ormove the transmission to neutral (N) you canoverride your vehicle’s acceleration.
Ready to Drive
Lights when you switch on yourvehicle and it is ready to drive. Acorresponding message maydisplay stating ready to drive.
Service Engine Soon
If it illuminates when the engine isrunning this indicates amalfunction. The On BoardDiagnostics system has detected amalfunction of the vehicle emission controlsystem.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring. Increased exhaust gas temperatures coulddamage the catalytic converter or othervehicle components. Drive in a moderatefashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicleimmediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignitionon prior to engine start to check the bulb andto indicate whether your vehicle is ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine iscranked and automatically turns off if nomalfunctions are present. However, if after15 seconds it flashes eight times, thisindicates that your vehicle is not ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Catalytic Converter (page 186).
Stability Control
Flashes when the system is active.If it stays lit or does not light whenyou switch on the ignition, thisindicates a malfunction. During a malfunctionthe system will switch off. Have an authorizeddealer check the system immediately. SeeUsing Stability Control (page 204).
Stability Control Off
It illuminates when you switch thesystem off.
Stop Safely
Lights if your vehicle has anelectrical component fault or failurethat will cause your vehicle toshutdown or enter into a limited operatingmode. You may also see a message.
Trunk Ajar
Lights when the ignition is on andthe trunk is not completely closed.
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•An open or pinched sensor hose.
•Incorrect engine oil level.
•Incorrect fuel for climatic conditions.
•Incorrect engine oil viscosity for climacticconditions.
Note:Some vehicles have a lifetime fuel filterthat is integrated with the fuel tank. Regularmaintenance or replacement is not needed.
Note:If these checks do not help you correctthe concern, have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulationbecame effective governing the noiseemission on trucks over 10,000 lb (4,536 kg)Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Thepreceding statements concerning prohibitedtampering acts and maintenance, and thenoise warranty found in the Warranty Guide,are applicable to complete chassis cabs over10,000 lb (4,536 kg) GVWR.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
WARNING: Do not park, idle or driveyour vehicle on dry grass or other dry groundcover. The emission system heats up theengine compartment and exhaust system,creating the risk of fire.
WARNING: The normal operatingtemperature of the exhaust system is veryhigh. Never work around or attempt to repairany part of the exhaust system until it hascooled. Use special care when workingaround the catalytic converter. The catalyticconverter heats up to a very hightemperature after only a short period ofengine operation and stays hot after theengine is switched off.
WARNING: Exhaust leaks may resultin entry of harmful and potentially lethalfumes into the passenger compartment. Ifyou smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle,have your vehicle inspected immediately. Donot drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
Your vehicle has various emission controlcomponents and a catalytic converter thatenables it to comply with applicable exhaustemission standards.
To make sure that the catalytic converter andother emission control components continueto work properly:
•Do not crank the engine for more than10 seconds at a time.
•Do not run the engine with a spark pluglead disconnected.
•Do not push-start or tow-start yourvehicle. Use booster cables. See JumpStarting the Vehicle (page 264).
•Use only the specified fuel listed.
•Do not switch the ignition off when yourvehicle is moving.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Have the items listed in scheduledmaintenance information performedaccording to the specified schedule.
Note:Resulting component damage maynot be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
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Switching Recirculated Air On and Off..........142Switching the Air Conditioning On andOff........................................................................141Switching the Climate Controlled Seats Onand Off...............................................................142Switching the Climate Control On andOff.......................................................................142Switching the Heated Seats On and Off.......142Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On andOff.......................................................................142
Automatic High Beam Control....................89Automatic High Beam Indicator........................90Switching the System On and Off....................90
Automatic Transmission...............................191Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................194If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................195Push Button Shift Transmission........................191
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck............................................................307Autowipers.......................................................84Autowipers Settings.............................................84Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit..........................84
Auxiliary Power Points.................................163110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................16312 Volt DC Power Point......................................163Locations...............................................................163
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................308
Blind Spot Information System.................239Switching the System Off and On...................241System Errors.......................................................241Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................240
BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..............239
Body Styling Kits...........................................323Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............298
Booster Seats..................................................30Types of Booster Seats........................................31
Brake Fluid Check........................................307Brakes..............................................................196General Information............................................196
Breaking-In....................................................259Bulb Specification Chart.............................363
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................144Capacities and Specifications...................357Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................362
Specifications......................................................358
Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior................................315
Catalytic Converter.......................................186On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................187Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing......................................................188
Center Console.............................................165Rear Seat Armrest...............................................165
Changing a Bulb............................................312Replacing Bulbs...................................................312
Changing a Fuse..........................................295Fuses.....................................................................295
Changing the 12V Battery..........................308Changing the Engine Air Filter..................312Changing the Wiper Blades.......................310Checking MyKey System Status.................64MyKey Distance.....................................................64Number of Admin Keys.......................................65Number of MyKeys...............................................64
Checking the Wiper Blades........................310Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................44Child Restraint Positioning...........................33Child Safety.......................................................19General Information..............................................19
Child Safety Locks..........................................35Left-Hand Side.......................................................36
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