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Key Ignition Switch
Whenever the front door is opened,
the ignition switch will illuminate, pro-
vided the ignition switch is not in the
ON position. The light will go off
immediately when the ignition switch
is turned on or go off after about 30
seconds when the door is closed. (if
equipped)
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Driving your vehicle
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH, take the fol-
lowing precautions:
NEVER allow children or any
person who is unfamiliar with
the vehicle to touch the igni-
tion switch or related parts.
Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement can occur.
NEVER reach through the
steering wheel for the ignition
switch, or any other control,
while the vehicle is in motion.
The presence of your hand or
arm in this area may cause a
loss of vehicle control result-
ing in an accident.
WARNING NEVER turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK or ACC position
while the vehicle is in motion
except in an emergency. This
will result in the engine turning
off and loss of power assist for
the steering and brake systems.
This may lead to loss of direc-
tional control and braking func-
tion, which could cause an acci-
dent.
Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in 1
stgear (for manual trans-
mission vehicle) or P (Park, for
automatic transmission/dual
clutch transmission vehicle)
position, apply the parking
brake, and turn ignition switch
to the LOCK position.
Unexpected vehicle movement
may occur if these precautions
are not followed.
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Automatic Transmission Operation
The automatic transmission has six forward speeds and one reverse speed.
The individual speeds are selected automatically in the D (Drive) position. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death:
ALWAYS check the surround-
ing areas near your vehicle for
people, especially children,
before shifting a vehicle into
D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver's
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position, then set the parking
brake, and place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-
tion. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur
if these precautions are not
followed.
When using Manual Shift
Mode, use caution when shift-
ing from a higher gear to a
lower gear on slippery roads.
This could cause the tires to
slip and may result in an acci-
dent.
WARNING
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Driving your vehicle
The dual clutch transmission incor- porates a dry-type dual clutch
mechanism, which allows for better
acceleration performance and
increased fuel efficiency while driv-
ing. But it differs from a conven-
tional automatic transmission
because it does not incorporate a
torque converter. Instead, the tran-
sition from one gear to the next is
managed by clutch slip, especially
at lower speeds. As a result, shifts
are sometimes more noticeable,
and a light vibration can be felt as
the transmission shaft speed is
matched with the engine shaft
speed. This is a normal condition of
the dual clutch transmission.
The dry-type clutch transfers torque more directly and provides
a direct-drive feeling which may
feel different from a conventional
automatic transmission. This may
be more noticeable when launch-
ing the vehicle from a stop or when
traveling at low, stop-and-go vehi-
cle speeds. When rapidly accelerating from a
lower vehicle speed, the engine
rpm may increase dramatically as
a result of clutch slip as the dual
clutch transmission selects the cor-
rect gear. This is a normal condi-
tion.
When accelerating from a stop on an incline, press the accelerator
smoothly and gradually to avoid
any shudder feeling or jerkiness.
When traveling at a lower vehicle speed, if you release the accelera-
tor pedal quickly, you may feel
engine braking before the trans-
mission changes gears. This
engine braking feeling is similar to
operating a manual transmission at
low speed.
When driving downhill, you may wish to move the gear shift lever to
Manual Shift mode and downshift
to a lower gear in order to control
your speed without using the brake
pedal excessively.
When you turn the engine on and off, you may hear clicking sounds
as the system goes through a self-
test. This is a normal sound for the
dual clutch transmission. During the first 1000 miles, you
may feel that the vehicle may not
be smooth when accelerating at
low speed. During this break-in
period, the shift quality and per-
formance of your new vehicle is
continuously optimized.
To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death:
ALWAYS check the surround-
ing areas near your vehicle for
people, especially children,
before shifting a vehicle into
D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver's
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position, then set the parking
brake, and place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-
tion. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur
if these precautions are not
followed. (Continued)
WARNING
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What to do in an emergency
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If it is hard to loosen the tire hold-
down wing bolt by hand, you can
loosen it easily using the jack handle.
1. Put the jack handle (1) inside ofthe tire hold-down wing bolt.
2. Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise with the jack
handle.
When you remove or store the
spare tire, do not contact or bump
the battery with the spare tire.
Contacting or bumping the battery
may cause failure of electrical cir-
cuits.
Changing Tires
Follow these steps to change your
vehicle's tire:
1. Park on a level, firm surface.
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) or into R (Reverse) if equipped
with a manual transmission, apply
the parking brake, and place the
ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF
position.
3. Press the hazard warning flasher button.
4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench, jack, jack handle, and spare tire
from the vehicle.
5. Block both the front and rear of the tire diagonally opposite of the tire
you are changing.
NOTICE
A vehicle can slip or roll off of a
jack causing serious injury or
death to you or those nearby.
Take the following safety pre-
cautions:
Never place any portion of
your body under a vehicle that
is supported by a jack.
NEVER attempt to change a
tire in the lane of traffic.
ALWAYS move the vehicle
completely off the road on
level, firm ground away from
traffic before trying to change
a tire. If you cannot find a level,
firm place off the road, call a
towing service for assistance.
Be sure to use the jack pro-
vided with the vehicle.
ALWAYS place the jack on the
designated jacking positions
on the vehicle and NEVER on
the bumpers or any other part
of the vehicle for jacking sup-
port.
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Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the
jack.
Do not allow anyone to remain
in the vehicle while it is on the
jack.
Keep children away from the
road and the vehicle.
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Air bag warning labels ....................................................2-67
Air bags ........................................................................\
...2-45Additional safety precautions .....................................2-67
Air bag collision sensors ............................................2-61
Air bag inflation conditions .......................................2-63
Air bag non-inflation conditions ................................2-64
Air bag warning labels ...............................................2-67
Curtain air bags ..........................................................2-49
Do not install a child restraint on the front passenger's seat .......................................................2-60
Driver's air bag ...........................................................2-47
Driver's knee airbag....................................................2-47
How does the air bags system operate? .....................2-50
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .....................2-56
Passenger's front air bag.............................................2-47
Side air bags ...............................................................2-48
SRS Care ....................................................................2-66\
SRS components and functions..................................2-50
SRS warning light ......................................................2-51
What to expect after an air bag inflates .....................2-55
Why didn't my air bag go off in a collision ...............2-61
Air cleaner replacement ..................................................7-29
Air conditioning refrigerant label ......................3-107, 3-119
Air conditioning system specification ..............................8-7 Air ventilation seats ........................................................2-20
Alarm system ..................................................................3-16
Antenna ........................................................................\
.....4-3
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .......................................5-47
Appearance care..............................................................7-80
Exterior care ...............................................................7-80
Interior care ................................................................7-85
Armrest ........................................................................\
...2-14
Audio/Video/Navigation system .......................................4-4
Auto defogging system .................................................3-122
Auto hold ........................................................................\
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Auto light position ..........................................................3-85
Automatic climate control system ................................3-108 Air conditioning........................................................\
3-115
Air conditioning refrigerant label.............................3-119
Air intake control......................................................3-114
Automatic heating and air conditioning ...................3-109
Fan speed control......................................................3-115
Instrument panel vents..............................................3-112
Manual heating and air conditioning........................3-110
Mode selection..........................................................3-111
OFF mode .................................................................3-116
SYNC button ............................................................3-113
System maintenance .................................................3-118
Temperature control..................................................3-113
Index
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California perchlorate notice ..........................................7-92
Camera (Rear view) ........................................................3-98
Capacities (Lubricants) .....................................................8-8
CareExterior care ...............................................................7-80
Interior care ................................................................7-85
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
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Cargo area cover ...........................................................3-134
Cartridge type fuse..........................................................7-57
Cellular phone holder ...................................................3-130
Center console storage ..................................................3-125
Central door lock switch .................................................3-14
Certification label............................................................8-11
Chains Tire chains ................................................................5-119
Check tire inflation pressure ...........................................7-40
Child restraint system (CRS) ..........................................2-34 Booster seats...............................................................2-37
Forward-facing child restraints ..................................2-37
Installing a child restraint system (CRS) ...................2-37
Lower anchors and tether for children .......................2-38
Rear-facing child seats ...............................................2-36
Securing a child restraint system seat with "Tether Anchor" system ..........................................2-41
Securing a child restraint system with a lap/ shoulder belt ............................................................2-42 Securing a child restraint system with LATCH
anchors system ........................................................2-40
Selecting a child restraint system (CRS) ...................2-35
Child-protector rear door lock ........................................3-16
Climate control air filter replacement.............................7-30
Climate control system Automatic climate control system............................3-108
Manual climate control system ..................................3-99
Clock ........................................................................\
.....3-132
Clothes hanger ..............................................................3-132
Cluster ionizer ...............................................................3-124
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................3-49
Compact spare tire replacement .....................................7-45
Consumer information ....................................................8-13
Coolant ........................................................................\
....7-23
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ...................................7-23
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-87
Cruise control system .....................................................5-91
Cup holder.....................................................................3-1\
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Curtain air bags ...............................................................2-49
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination..................................................................3-50
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................3-49
Day/night rearview mirror ..............................................3-20
Daytime running light (DRL) .........................................3-85
Defogging (Windshield)................................................3-119
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Defroster .......................................................................3\
-123Rear window defroster .............................................3-123
Defrosting (Windshield)................................................3-119
Dimensions .......................................................................8\
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Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination..................................................................3-50
Displays, see instrument cluster .....................................3-49
Door locks .......................................................................3\
-11 Auto door lock/unlock features ..................................3-15
Central door lock switch ............................................3-14
Child-protector rear door lock....................................3-16
Drinks holders, see cup holders ....................................3-127
Drive mode integrated control system ............................5-54 SPORT mode ..............................................................5-54
Driver Attention Warning system (DAW) ......................5-88
Driver's air bag................................................................2-47
Driver's knee airbag ........................................................2-47
Driving at night .............................................................5-116
Driving in flooded areas ...............................................5-117
Driving in the rain .........................................................5-116
Dual clutch transmission.................................................5-25 DCT warning messages..............................................5-27
Good driving practices ...............................................5-33
Manual shift mode......................................................5-30
Paddle shifter ..............................................................5-31
Parking........................................................................\
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Shift lock system ........................................................5-32
Shift-lock release ........................................................5-32
Transmission ranges ...................................................5-29 Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with HomeLink
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compass and Blue Link®.............................................3-20
Electric power steering (EPS).........................................3-17
Electronic parking brake (EPB) ......................................5-38
Electronic stability control (ESC)...................................5-48
Emergency towing ..........................................................6-22
Emission control system .................................................7-88 Crankcase emission control system ...........................7-88
Evaporative emission control System ........................7-88
Exhaust emission control system ...............................7-89
Engine compartment..................................................1-7, 7-3
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement .................7-57
Engine coolant ................................................................7-23
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................................3-51
Engine number ................................................................8-12
Engine oil ........................................................................\
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Engine specification..........................................................8-2
Engine start/stop button ....................................................5-9
EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) .....................................5-38
Evaporative emission control System.............................7-88
Exhaust emission control system....................................7-89
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items.................7-18
Exterior care....................................................................7-81\
Exterior overview Front view ....................................................................1-2
Rear view......................................................................1-\
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How to use this manual ....................................................F-6
If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly.........6-3
If the engine overheats ......................................................6-6
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing...................6-2
If the engine stalls while driving ......................................6-2
If the engine turns over normally but doesn't start ...........6-3
If the engine will not start.................................................6-3
If you have a flat tire while driving ..................................6-3
Ignition switch ..................................................................5-6Engine Start/Stop button ..............................................5-9
Key ignition switch ......................................................5-6
Impact sensing door unlock ............................................3-15
Improtant safety precautions.............................................2-2 Air bag hazards ............................................................2-2
Always wear your seat belt ..........................................2-2
Control your speed .......................................................2-2
Driver distraction..........................................................2-2
Keep your vehicle in safe condition.............................2-2
Restrain all children .....................................................2-2
In case of emergency while driving..................................6-2
Indicator light..................................................................3-56
Inside rearview mirror ....................................................3-19 Instrument cluster ...........................................................3-49
Assist mode ................................................................3-76
Gauges and meters .....................................................3-51
Instrument cluster illumination ..................................3-50
LCD display control ...................................................3-73
LCD display messages ...............................................3-67
LCD display modes ....................................................3-74
Shift indicator pop-up ................................................3-55
Transmission shift indicator .......................................3-54
Trip computer mode ...................................................3-75
User settings mode .....................................................3-77
Warning and indicator lights ......................................3-56
Instrument panel fuse replacement .................................7-56
Instrument panel overview ...............................................1-5
Interior care .....................................................................7-8\
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Interior features Bottle holder .............................................................3-127
Cargo area cover.......................................................3-134
Cellular phone holder ...............................................3-130
Clock ........................................................................\
3-132
Clothes hanger ..........................................................3-132
Cup holder ................................................................3-127
Floor mat anchor(s) ..................................................3-133
Luggage net (holder) ................................................3-134
Power outlet..............................................................3-129
Sliding armrest .........................................................3-128
Sunvisor ....................................................................3-12\
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Wireless cellular phone charging system .................3-130
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