Head Restraints............................................142
Power Seats...................................................143
Memory Function..........................................147
Rear Seats......................................................148
Heated Seats.................................................149
Climate Controlled Seats...........................150
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................151
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............153
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................158
Storage Compartments
Center Console............................................160
Overhead Console......................................160
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information......................................161
Keyless Starting.............................................161
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................162
Engine Block Heater...................................164
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................166
Fuel Quality...................................................166
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................167
Running Out of Fuel....................................168
Refueling........................................................169
Fuel Consumption........................................172
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law.................................................173
Catalytic Converter......................................174
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..............................177
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive.................................183
Brakes
General Information....................................192
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.......................................................................193
Electric Parking Brake.................................193
Auto Hold.......................................................194
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................197
Using Traction Control................................197
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................198
Using Stability Control................................199
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................201
Rear Parking Aid...........................................201
Front Parking Aid........................................202
Side Sensing System.................................203
Active Park Assist.......................................205
Rear View Camera.......................................213
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................217
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12 Volt DC Power Point
WARNING: Do not plug optionalelectrical accessories into the cigar lightersocket. Incorrect use of the cigar lighter cancause damage not covered by the vehiclewarranty, and can result in fire or seriousinjury.
Note:When you switch the ignition on, youcan use the socket to power 12 voltappliances with a maximum current ratingof 15 amps.
If the power supply does not work after youswitch the ignition off, switch the ignition on.Note:Do not hang any accessory from theaccessory plug.
Note:Do not use the power point over thevehicle capacity of 12 volt DC 180 watts ora fuse may blow.
Note:Always keep the power point capsclosed when not in use.
Do not insert objects other than an accessoryplug into the power point. This damages thepower point and may blow the fuse.
Run the vehicle for full capacity use of thepower point.
To prevent the battery from running out ofcharge:
•Do not use the power point longer thannecessary when the vehicle is notrunning.
•Do not leave devices plugged inovernight or when you park your vehiclefor extended periods.
Locations
Power points may be in the followinglocations:
•On the front of the center console.
•Inside the center console.
•On the rear of the center console.
110 Volt AC Power Point
WARNING: Do not keep electricaldevices plugged in the power pointwhenever the device is not in use. Do notuse any extension cord with the 110 volt ACpower point, since it will defeat the safetyprotection design. Doing so may cause thepower point to overload due to poweringmultiple devices that can reach beyond the150 watt load limit and could result in fire orserious injury.
Note:The power point turns off when youswitch the ignition off, or when the batteryvoltage drops below 11 volts.
You can use the power point for electricdevices that require up to 150 watts. It is onthe rear of the center console.
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To gain access to the outlet contacts, pressthe plug against the outlet and rotateclockwise.
When the indicator light on the power pointis:
•On: The power point is working, theignition is on and a device is plugged in.
•Off: The power point is off, the ignition isoff or no device is plugged in.
•Flashing: The power point is in faultmode.
The power outlet temporarily turns off powerwhen in fault mode if the device exceeds the150 watt limit. Unplug your device andswitch the ignition off. Switch the ignitionback on, but do not plug your device backin. Let the system cool off and switch theignition off to reset the fault mode. Switchthe ignition back on and make sure theindicator light remains on.
Do not use the power point for certainelectric devices, including:
•Cathode-ray, tube-type televisions.
•Motor loads, such as vacuum cleaners,electric saws and other electric powertools or compressor-driven refrigerators.
•Measuring devices, which processprecise data, such as medical equipmentor measuring equipment.
•Other appliances requiring an extremelystable power supply such asmicrocomputer-controlled electricblankets or touch-sensor lamps.
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CENTER CONSOLE
Stow items in the cup holder carefully asitems may become loose during hardbraking, acceleration or crashes, includinghot drinks which may spill.
Available console features include:
Front storage bin with remote USBport.A
Cup holders.B
Storage compartment with auxiliarypower point and USB port.C
Heated rear seats.D
AC power point, auxiliary powerpoint, and charger USB ports.E
Two auxiliary power points.F
Rear Seat Armrest
Cup holders.A
Storage compartment.B
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
Press near the rear edge of the door to openit.
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Setting the Blower Motor Speed.....................136Setting the Temperature....................................136Switching Auto Mode On and Off...................136Switching Defrost On and Off..........................136Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off.........137Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On andOff........................................................................137Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.......137Switching Recirculated Air On and Off..........137Switching the Air Conditioning On andOff.......................................................................136Switching the Climate Controlled Seats Onand Off...............................................................137Switching the Climate Control On andOff........................................................................137Switching the Heated Seats On and Off.......137Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On andOff........................................................................137
Automatic High Beam Control....................90Automatic High Beam Indicator.........................91Switching the System On and Off.....................91
Automatic Transmission...............................177Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning............................................................182Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................180If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................182Push Button Shift Transmission........................177
SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission.............179
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................3086F35 Transmission.............................................3086F55 Transmission.............................................309
Autowipers.......................................................85Autowipers Settings.............................................85Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit..........................85
Auxiliary Power Points.................................158110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................15812 Volt DC Power Point......................................158Locations...............................................................158
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive...........................................183
B
BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery........................314
Blind Spot Information System.................234Switching the System Off and On..................236System Errors......................................................236Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................235
BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..............234
Body Styling Kits...........................................328
Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............297
Booster Seats..................................................30Types of Booster Seats........................................31
Brake Fluid Check.........................................313Brakes..............................................................192General Information............................................192
Breaking-In....................................................259Bulb Specification Chart.............................386
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................139Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L.......373Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................378Specifications.......................................................374
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L.......379Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................385Specifications.......................................................381
Capacities and Specifications...................366Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................320
Catalytic Converter.......................................174On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................175Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing......................................................176
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