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Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
......................137
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
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139
Rear Passenger Climate Controls .........
140
Heated Windshield ......................................
141
Heated Rear Window .................................
142
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..............................
142
Remote Start .................................................
142
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter ......................
143
Locating the Cabin Air Filter ....................
143
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter ..................
143
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
144
Head Restraints ...........................................
144
Manual Seats ................................................
147
Power Seats ..................................................
148
Memory Function ........................................
150
Rear Seats ......................................................
152
Heated Seats ................................................
156
Climate Controlled Seats .........................
158
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System ........................................................................\
160
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work ............................................
160
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions ........................................................................\
160
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations ........................................................................\
160
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off .................................................
160
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators ........................................................................\
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161
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings ......................................................
161Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener
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162
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
167
Wireless Accessory Charger ....................
168
Storage Compartments
Cup Holders .....................................................
171
Center Console ...............................................
171
Overhead Console ........................................
171
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ....................................
172
Ignition Switch ...............................................
172
Keyless Starting ............................................
172
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................
173
Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle System ........................................................................\
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176
Engine Block Heater ...................................
178
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop ..........................................
180
Hybrid Vehicle Operation - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ...........................
182
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV) ...........................................
184
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .....................................
186
Fuel Quality - E85 .......................................
186
Fuel Quality - Gasoline .............................
188
Fuel Filler Funnel Location ......................
188
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
188
Refueling - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ...........................................
190
Refueling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ........................................................................\
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Fuel Consumption
......................................195
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
197
Catalytic Converter .....................................
198
High Voltage Battery
General Information ...................................
201
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ..........................
202
Four-Wheel Drive
Principle of Operation ..............................
208
Using Four-Wheel Drive ..........................
208
Brakes
General Information ...................................
214
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
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215
Electric Parking Brake ................................
215
Hill Start Assist ..............................................
217
Auto Hold ........................................................
218
Reverse Braking Assist
What Is Reverse Braking Assist .............
220
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions .....
220
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and Off ..................................................................
221
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist .........
221
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators ..........
221
Reverse Braking Assist – Troubleshooting ......................................
222
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
224
Using Traction Control ..............................
224
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
225Using Stability Control
..............................
226
Hill Descent Control
What Is Hill Descent Control ..................
228
Switching Hill Descent Control On and Off ................................................................
228
Setting the Hill Descent Speed .............
228
Hill Descent Control Indicator ................
229
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ...............................
230
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................
230
Front Parking Aid .........................................
232
Side Sensing System .................................
234
Active Park Assist .......................................
235
Rear View Camera ......................................
238
360 Degree Camera ...................................
241
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control ..............................
244
Switching Cruise Control On and Off ........................................................................\
244
Setting the Cruise Control Speed ........
244
Canceling the Set Speed .........................
245
Resuming the Set Speed .........................
245
Cruise Control Indicators .........................
245
Adaptive Cruise Control
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work .................................
246
What Is Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane Centering ........................................
246
What Is Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control ........................................................
246
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering .............................
246
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go ..................................
246
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Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations -
Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering ..............................247
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go ..................................
248
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off .......................................................
250
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed .........................................................
250
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap ........................................................................\
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251
Canceling the Set Speed .........................
252
Resuming the Set Speed .........................
252
Overriding the Set Speed .........................
252
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering ..............................
253
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go ...................................
253
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Intelligent Adaptive
Cruise Control ..........................................
253
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control .....................................
253
Switching Lane Centering On and Off ........................................................................\
254
Switching Intelligent Mode On and Off ........................................................................\
255
Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance ......
255
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting ......................................
256
Driving Aids
Driver Alert ....................................................
259
Lane Keeping System ...............................
260
Blind Spot Information System ............
264
Cross Traffic Alert .......................................
268
Traffic Sign Recognition ............................
272
Steering ...........................................................
273
Pre-Collision Assist ....................................
274Drive Mode Control
What Is Drive Mode Control
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279
Selecting a Drive Mode .............................
279
Drive Modes ..................................................
279
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage .........................
281
Cargo Nets ......................................................
281
Luggage Covers ...........................................
282
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ...............
282
Load Limit ......................................................
283
Towing
Towing a Trailer ...........................................
289
Trailer Sway Control ..................................
290
Recommended Towing Weights ..........
290
Essential Towing Checks .........................
293
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
295
Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance ..............
296
Economical Driving ....................................
296
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
297
Breaking-In ....................................................
297
Driving Through Water ..............................
297
Floor Mats .....................................................
298
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
299
Hazard Flashers ..........................................
300
Fuel Shutoff .................................................
300
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
301
Collision, Damage or Fire Event ............
303
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
304
Transporting the Vehicle .........................
304
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need .............
306
In California (U.S. Only) ............................
307
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Car Finder
Press the button twice within
three seconds. The horn sounds
and the direction indicators
flash. We recommend you use this method
to locate your vehicle, rather than using
the panic alarm.
Sounding the Panic Alarm
Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off. Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. Press the button
again or switch the ignition on to
turn it off.
Remote Start (If Equipped) WARNING:
To avoid exhaust
fumes, do not use remote start if your
vehicle is parked indoors or in areas that
are not well ventilated.
Note: Do not use remote start if your fuel
level is low. The remote start button is on the
remote control.
This feature allows you to start your
vehicle from the outside. Your remote
control has an extended operating range.
If your vehicle has automatic climate
control, you can configure it to operate
when you remote start your vehicle.
See
Climate Control (page 137). A manual
climate control system runs at the setting
it was set to when you switched your
vehicle off.
Many states and provinces have
restrictions for the use of remote start. Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements regarding
remote start systems.
The system does not work if:
•
The ignition is on.
• The anti-theft alarm triggers.
• You disable the feature.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in park (P).
• The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.
• The service engine soon light is on.
Remote Control Feedback (If
Equipped)
An LED on the remote control provides
status feedback of remote start or stop
commands. Status
LED
Remote startsuccessful
Solid green
Remote stopsuccessful
Solid red
Request failed or
status not received
Blinking red
Status incomplete
Blinking green
Remote Starting Your Vehicle
Note: You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. If you do not
follow this sequence, your vehicle does not
start remotely, the direction indicators do
not flash twice and the horn does not sound.
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To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all the
doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The exterior lamps flash twice.
The horn sounds if the system fails to start,
unless quiet start is on. Quiet start runs
the blower fan at a slower speed to reduce
noise. You can switch it on or off in the
information display.
Note: If you have remote started your
vehicle with an integrated keyhead
transmitter, you must switch on the ignition
before driving your vehicle. With an
intelligent access transmitter, you must
press the brake pedal before driving your
vehicle.
The power windows do not work during
remote start and the radio does not turn
on automatically.
The parking lamps remain on and your
vehicle will run for 5, 10 or 15 minutes,
depending on the setting.
Extending the Engine Running Time
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the vehicle still
running to extend the run time for another
remote start period. If you have the
duration set to 15 minutes, the duration
extends by another 15 minutes. For
example, if the vehicle has run from the
first remote start for five minutes, the
vehicle continues to run now for a total of
30 minutes. You can extend the remote
start up to a maximum of 35 minutes. Wait at least five seconds before remote
starting after the engine stops running.
Turning Your Vehicle Off After Remote
Starting
Press the button once. Your
vehicle and the parking lamps
turn off.
You may have to be closer to your vehicle
than when starting due to ground reflection
and the added noise of your running
vehicle.
You can switch this feature on or off in the
information display.
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls can
be purchased from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle.
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Take all remote controls to an authorized
dealer if there is any potential alarm
problem with your vehicle.
Arming the Alarm
The alarm is ready to arm when there is
not a key in your vehicle. Electronically lock
your vehicle to arm the alarm.
Disarming the Alarm
Disarm the alarm by any of the following
actions:
•
Unlock the doors or luggage
compartment with the remote control
or keyless entry keypad.
• Switch your vehicle on or start your
vehicle.
• Use a key in the driver door to unlock
your vehicle, then switch your vehicle
on within 12 seconds.
Note: Pressing the panic button on the
remote control will stop the horn and signal
indicators, but will not disarm the system.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING: Do not leave children
unattended in your vehicle and do not
let them play with the power windows.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury. WARNING:
When closing the
power windows, verify they are free of
obstruction and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
window openings. Press the control to open the
window. Lift the control to close
the window.
Note: If you hear a pulsing noise when just
one of the windows is open. Lower the
opposite window slightly to reduce this
noise.
One-Touch Down
Note: One-touch down applies to the front
windows only.
Fully press the switch and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Up
Note: One-touch up applies to the front
windows only.
Fully lift the switch and release it. Press or
lift it again to stop the window.
Resetting One-Touch Up
Start the engine.
1. Lift and hold the window switch until you fully close the door window.
Continue to hold the switch for a few
seconds after you close the window.
2. Release the window switch. 3.
Press and hold the window switch until
you fully open the door window.
4. Release the window switch.
5. Lift and hold the window switch until you fully close the window.
6. Test for correct window operation by carrying out the one-touch down and
one-touch up features.
Bounce-Back
The window stops when closing. It reverses
some distance if there is an obstacle in the
way.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature WARNING:
If you override
bounce-back, the window does not
reverse if it detects an obstacle. Take
care when closing the windows to avoid
personal injury or damage to your
vehicle.
The window stops if you release the switch
before the window fully closes. Pull up the
window switch and hold within a few
seconds of the window reaching the
bounce-back position. The window travels
up with no bounce-back protection.
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Press the control to lock or unlock the rear
window controls. It illuminates when you
lock the rear window controls.
Accessory Delay
You can use the window switches for
several minutes after you switch the
ignition off or until you open either front
door.
GLOBAL OPENING (IF EQUIPPED)
You can use the remote control to open
the windows with the ignition off.
Note: You can enable or disable this feature
in the information display, or see an
authorized dealer. See
General
Information (page 112).
Note: To operate this feature, accessory
delay must not be active.
Remote Control Front Windows
You can open the windows for a short time
after you unlock your vehicle with the
remote control. After you unlock your
vehicle, press and hold the remote control
unlock button to open the windows.
Release the button once movement starts.
Press the lock or unlock button to stop
movement.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS -
EXCLUDING: ST
Power Exterior Mirrors WARNING:
Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death. Power-folding mirror control.
A
Window lockout.
B
Adjustment control.
C
Right-hand mirror.
D
Left-hand mirror.
E
To adjust your mirrors, switch your vehicle
on with the ignition in accessory mode or
the engine running and then:
1. Select the mirror you want to adjust. The control light turns on.
2. Use the adjustment control to adjust the position of the mirror.
3. Press the mirror control again. The control light turns off.
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door window
glass. Make sure that you fully engage the
mirror in its support when returning it to its
original position.
Auto-Folding Mirrors
(If Equipped)
The exterior mirrors fold in toward the
glass after you place the transmission into
park (P), turn off the vehicle and lock the
vehicle. The exterior mirrors unfold and
return to their driving position after you
unlock the vehicle.
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