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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Description and ActionMessage
A warning message appearsin the information displaywhen the fuel system fails todepressurize or the fuel fillerdoor fails to open. You mayhave to use the fuel filler doormanual override lever.
Refuel ErrorSee Manual
If the information message appears, do thefollowing:
1.Check the fuel filler door for anything thatmay be obstructing its movement, forexample ice or snow.
2. Remove any obstruction from the fuelfiller door.
3. Press the button on the driver door toopen the fuel filler door.
4.If the fuel filler door fails to open and theinformation message remains in theinformation display, use the fuel fillerdoor manual override lever.
Fuel Filler Door Manual Override Lever
Note:The transmission must be in park (P)or neutral (N).
When using the manual override lever dothe following:
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Open the luggage compartment, themanual override lever is located on theleft-hand side.
3. Pull the manual override lever.
4. Switch the ignition off.
5. Complete the refueling process within20 minutes.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Advertised Capacity
The advertised capacity is the maximumamount of fuel that you can add to the fueltank after running out of fuel. Included in theadvertised capacity is an empty reserve. Theempty reserve is an unspecified amount offuel that remains in the fuel tank when thefuel gauge indicates empty.
Note:The amount of fuel in the emptyreserve varies and should not be relied uponto increase driving range.
Fuel Economy
Your vehicle calculates fuel economy figuresthrough the trip computer average fuelfunction. See General Information (page110).
The first 1,000 mi (1,500 km) of driving is thebreak-in period of the engine. A moreaccurate measurement is obtained after2,000 mi (3,000 km).
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EMISSION LAW
WARNING: Do not remove or alter theoriginal equipment floor covering orinsulation between it and the metal floor ofthe vehicle. The floor covering and insulationprotect occupants of the vehicle from theengine and exhaust system heat and noise.On vehicles with no original equipment floorcovering insulation, do not carry passengersin a manner that permits prolonged skincontact with the metal floor. Failure to followthese instructions may result in fire orpersonal injury.
U.S. federal laws and certain state lawsprohibit removing or rendering inoperativeemission control system components. Similarfederal or provincial laws may apply inCanada. We do not approve of any vehiclemodification without first determiningapplicable laws.
Tampering with emissions controlsystems including related sensorsor the Diesel Exhaust Fluid systemcan result in reduced engine power and theillumination of the service engine soon light.
Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem
Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
•Removal or rendering inoperative by anyperson other than for purposes ofmaintenance.
•Repair or replacement of any device orelement of the design incorporated intoa new vehicle for the purpose of noisecontrol prior to its sale or delivery to theultimate purchaser or while it is in use.
•The use of the vehicle after any personremoves or renders inoperative anydevice or element of the design.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencymay presume to constitute tampering asfollows:
•Removal of hood blanket, fender apronabsorbers, fender apron barriers,underbody noise shields or acousticallyabsorptive material.
•Tampering or rendering inoperative theengine speed governor, to allow enginespeed to exceed manufacturerspecifications.
If the engine does not start, runs rough,experiences a decrease in engineperformance, experiences excess fuelconsumption or produces excessive exhaustsmoke, check for the following:
•A plugged or disconnected air inletsystem hose.
•A plugged engine air filter element.
•Water in the fuel filter and waterseparator.
•A clogged fuel filter.
•Contaminated fuel.
•Air in the fuel system, due to looseconnections.
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Fuel Consumption.........................................183Advertised Capacity...........................................183Fuel Economy.......................................................183
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................179Fuel Filter.......................................................308Fuel Quality.....................................................177Choosing the Right Fuel....................................177Fuel Freshness Mode.........................................178
Fuel Shutoff...................................................263Fuses...............................................................279Fuse Specification Chart............................279Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........290Power Distribution Box.....................................279
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............158
Gauges............................................................102Left Information Display.....................................103Right Information Display..................................104
GearboxSee: Transmission................................................191
General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................57Intelligent Access..................................................57
General Maintenance Information...........486Multi-point Inspection........................................489
Owner Checks and Services...........................488Protecting Your Investment.............................486Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................486Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?......................................................486
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................275Getting the Services You Need.................271Away From Home................................................271
Global Opening and Closing.......................95Closing the Windows...........................................95Opening the Windows.........................................95
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Hazard Flashers............................................263Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.........................311
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................88HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................147
Head Restraints..............................................147Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................148Tilting Head Restraints ......................................148
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................144Heated Rear Window...................................144Heated Seats..................................................154Front Seats............................................................154
Rear Seats.............................................................155
Heated Steering Wheel................................82Heated Windshield.......................................144Windshield Wiper De-Icer.................................144
HeatingSee: Climate Control............................................141
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch.......190High Voltage Battery....................................189General Information............................................189
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................143Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................144General Hints........................................................143Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................143Quickly Heating the Interior..............................143Recommended Settings for Cooling..............144Recommended Settings for Heating..............143
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................197Home Screen................................................386Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............298
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently AskedQuestions......................................................174Hybrid Vehicle Operation.............................171Battery:...................................................................172Braking:..................................................................173
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