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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uChanging a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
3. Place the spacer cone onto the wheel hub,
then secure the flat tire to the pickup bed
with the wing bolt as shown.
4. Securely store the jack on the tire tray using
the strap.
5. Release the tire tray and slide it back in
place.
6. Tighten the tire tray ho lding bolts securely.
7. Store the center cap and the tool box in the
trunk.
u Make sure it does not get scratched or
damaged.
If you remove the tire from the pickup bed,
reinstall the cap to its original location.
Wing BoltSpacer Cone

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Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.
1.Turn off the engine.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Open the trunk and pull out the tire tray
with the handles.
2 Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
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4. Remove the funnel from the tool box.
5. Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
6. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
7. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
8. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the filler opening
with foreign objects. This can damage the filler
opening and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
3WARNING
Do not fill a portable fuel container in the
pickup bed.
Static electricity can ignite gas vapors and
you can be burned.
Funnel
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uuRefueling uRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container
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Handling the Unexpected
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
Your vehicle has a warning label for filling a portable
fuel container on the left re ar side of the pickup bed.
Whenever filling a fuel container, use an approved
fuel container, and place it on the ground. Do not fill
the fuel container in the vehicle, including the pickup
bed and the trunk. Make sure to put the fuel pump
nozzle in the fuel filler of the container securely and
to handle it properly.

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Index
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 199
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 109
B
Battery....................................................... 518
Charging System Indicator ................. 75, 551
Jump Starting .......................................... 546
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 518
Bed Lights .................................................. 185
Indicator .................................................... 91
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 35
Beverage Holders ...................................... 175
Blind spot information System ................ 412
Indicator .................................................... 88
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 254
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 323
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 69
Brake System ............................................. 462
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 464
Brake Assist System ................................. 465
Brake System Indicator............................... 74
Fluid ........................................................ 500
Foot Brake ............................................... 463
Indicator ............................................ 74, 553
Parking Brake .......................................... 462
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ................ 74
Brake System Indicator (Red) ............. 74, 553
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 156Bulb Replacement
.................................... 501
Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker
Light...................................................... 505
Daytime Running Light and Parking
Light...................................................... 503
Front Side Marker Light ........................... 503
Front Turn Signal/Parking and Fog Light...................................................... 504
Headlights ............................................... 501
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 506
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 506
Rear Turn Signal and Back-Up Light ......... 505
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light...................................................... 504
Bulb Specifications ................................... 568
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 392
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 70
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 186
Carrying Cargo ......................... 359, 361, 364
CD Player ................................................... 239
Certification Label .................................... 570
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 501
Charging System Indicator ................. 75, 551
Child Safety ................................................. 55
Childproof Door Locks............................. 125
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 131 Child Seat
................................................... 55
Booster Seats ............................................ 69
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 57
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 58
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 63
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ........................................................ 60
Larger Children ......................................... 68
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 57
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 59
Using a Tether .......................................... 65
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 125
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 524
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 522
Climate Control System ........................... 187
Changing the Mode................................ 187
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 188
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 521
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 188
Sensors ................................................... 193
Synchronized Mode ................................ 190
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 187
Clock ......................................................... 112
Coat Hook ................................................ 176
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 420
Indicator ............................................. 89, 90
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 533, 569
Console Compartment ............................. 174

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Index
Controls.................................................... 111
Conversation Mirror ................................ 177
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 497
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 498
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 497
Overheating ............................................ 549
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 387
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 471
Cup Holders .............................................. 175
Customer Service Information ................ 578
Customized Features ............................... 295
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 149
Dead Battery ............................................ 546
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 319
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror ................ 155
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 188
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 571
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 145
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 160
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 493
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 144
Display Button .......................................... 204
Door Mirrors ............................................. 161
Doors ........................................................ 113
Auto Door Locking.................................. 126
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 126 Door Open Message ............................ 34, 92
Key .......................................................... 113
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Inside ................................ 14, 123
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside ................................... 116
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 122
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 512
Driving ....................................................... 357
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 432
Automatic Transmission ........................... 387
Braking .................................................... 462
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 377
Shifting ................................................... 388
Starting the Engine .................................. 379
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle ..................................................... 385
Driving Position Memory System ............. 157
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 521
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 10
ECON Button ............................................. 396
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 88
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 81, 553
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 404
Emergency ................................................ 562
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 131
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 573Engine
Coolant ................................................... 497
Jump Starting .......................................... 546
Oil ........................................................... 492
Remote Engine Start................................ 381
Starting ................................................... 379
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 491
Engine Coolant ......................................... 497
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 498
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 497
Overheating ............................................ 549
Temperature Gauge ................................ 106
Engine Oil ................................................. 492
Adding .................................................... 494
Checking................................................. 493
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 485
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 551
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 492
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 141
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System Indicator............................................ 81, 553
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 70
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 524
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 161

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Index
Opening/ClosingHood ...................................................... 490
Moonroof ............................................... 139
Power Windows...................................... 135
Tailgate................................................... 128
Trunk ...................................................... 129
Outside Temperature Display ................. 109
Overheating ............................................. 549
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ... 20, 395
Pandora ®................................................. 249
Panic Mode ............................................... 134
Parking ..................................................... 466
Parking Brake ........................................... 462
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 74, 553
Parking Sensor System ............................. 467
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 53
Passing Indicators ..................................... 145
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 254
Power Windows ....................................... 135
Precautions While Driving ....................... 385
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 385
Rain ........................................................ 385
Pregnant Women ....................................... 40
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 533
R
Radiator.................................................... 498
Radio (FM/AM) .......................................... 228
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 231
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 230
Range ........................................................ 110
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 230
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 573
Rear Climate Control System ................... 191
From the Rear Panel ................................ 192
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 155
Rear Outer Seat Heaters .......................... 182
Rear Seats .................................................. 165
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 160
Refueling ................................................... 477
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 106
Gasoline .......................................... 477, 568
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 78
Regulations ............................... 410, 512, 571
Remote Engine Start ................................ 381
Remote Transmitter ................................. 121
Replacement Battery .................................................... 520
Bulbs ....................................................... 501
Fuses ............................... 556, 558, 559, 560
Tires ........................................................ 515
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 507
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 572
RESET Button ............................................ 107
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 109 Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
.......................... 161
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 454
Indicator.................................................... 86
On and Off.............................................. 456
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 29
Safety Check ............................................... 34
Safety Labels ............................................... 71
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 35
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 39
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 37
Checking................................................... 41
Fastening .................................................. 38
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 63
Pregnant Women ...................................... 40
Reminder .................................................. 36
Warning Indicator ............................... 36, 77
Seat Heaters .............................. 180, 181, 182
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 181
Seats .......................................................... 162
Adjusting ................................................ 162
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 162
Front Seats .............................................. 162
Rear Seats ............................................... 165
Seat Heaters ............................ 180, 181, 182
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 181

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Index
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 543
Noise When Braking ................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 549
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 533
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 25, 125
Warning Indicators.................................... 74
Truck Bed Audio ...................................... 271
Trunk ........................................................ 129
Lid .......................................................... 129
Main Switch............................................ 130
Turn Signals .............................................. 144
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 81
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 110
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 116
Unlocking the Front Doors
from the Inside ................................. 14, 123
USB Flash Drives ............................... 251, 279
USB Port .................................................... 197
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 570
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®).............. 404
Off Button .............................................. 405
System Indicator ............................... 79, 404
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 492, 569 Voice Control Operation
.......................... 224
Audio Commands ................................... 226
Climate Control Commands .................... 227
General Commands ................................. 227
Music Search Commands ........................ 227
On Screen Commands ............................. 227
Phone Commands ................................... 226
Useful Commands ................................... 226
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 225
Voice Recognition .................................... 224
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM)............... 404
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 209
Warning and Information Messages ......... 92
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 551
Warning Labels ........................................... 71
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 575
Watts ......................................................... 568
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 514
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 537
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 261
Window Washers ...................................... 153
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 500
Switch ..................................................... 153
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 135
Windshield Cleaning .................................................. 526
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 188 Washer Fluid ........................................... 500
Wiper Blades ........................................... 507
Wipers and Washers................................ 153
Winter Tires .............................................. 517
Snow Tires .............................................. 517
Tire Chains .............................................. 517
Wipers and Washers ................................. 153
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 154
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 507
WMA ................................................. 239, 251
Worn Tires ................................................ 509