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WIPER BLADES
Blade Inspection
Contamination of either the windshield
or the wiper blades with foreign matter
can reduce the effectiveness of the
windshield wiper functionality. Common
sources of contamination are insects,
tree sap, and hot wax treatments used
by some commercial car washes. If the
blades are not wiping properly, clean
both the window and the blades with a
clean cloth dampened with washer fluid.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
arms or other components, do not:
• Use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near
them.
• Attempt to move the wipers
manually.
• Use non-specified wiper blades.
Information
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been known to
make the windshield difficult to clean.
Blade Replacement
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
NOTICE
• In order to prevent damage to the
hood and the wiper arms, the wiper
arms should only be lifted when in
the top wiping position.
• Always return the wiper arms to the
windshield before driving.
NOTICE
The use of a non-specified wiper blade
could result in wiper malfunction and
failure.
Front windshield wiper service
positions
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1. Within 20 seconds of turning off the
engine, lift and hold the wiper lever
up to the MIST position for about 2
seconds until the wipers move to the
top wipe position.
2. At this time you can lift the wipers off the windshield.
3. Gently put the wipers back down onto the windshield.
4. Turn the wipers to any ON position to return the wipers to the bottom
resting position.
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Tire Terminology and Definitions
Air Pressure
The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on the tire. Air pressure is
expressed in pounds per square inch
(psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight
This means the combined weight of
optional accessories. Some examples
of optional accessories are automatic
transmission, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
The relationship of a tire’s height to its
width.
Belt
A rubber coated layer of cords that is
located between the plies and the tread.
Cords may be made from steel or other
reinforcing materials.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires
wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire
onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire
A pneumatic tire in which the plies are
laid at alternate angles less than 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure
The amount of air pressure in a tire,
measured in pounds per square inch (psi)
or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built
up heat from driving.
Curb Weight
This means the weight of a motor vehicle
with standard and optional equipment
including the maximum capacity of fuel,
oil and coolant, but without passengers
and cargo.
DOT Markings
A code molded into the sidewall
of a tire signifying that the tire is in
compliance with the U.S. Department
of Transportation motor vehicle safety
standards. The DOT code includes the
Tire Identification Number (TIN), an
alphanumeric designator which can
also identify the tire manufacturer,
production plant, brand and date of
production.
GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT
Gross Axle Weight Rating for the Front
Axle.
GAWR RR
Gross Axle Weight Rating for the Rear
axle.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
The side of an asymmetrical tire,
that must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa)
The metric unit for air pressure.
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as
primarily intended for use on lightweight
trucks or multipurpose passenger
vehicles.
Load ratings
The maximum load that a tire is rated to
carry for a given inflation pressure.
Load Index
An assigned number ranging from 1 to
279 that corresponds to the load carrying
capacity of a tire.
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Mode selection ........................................................................\
...................... 5-130
Instrument panel vents ........................................................................\
.......... 5-132
Temperature control ........................................................................\
.............. 5-132
Air intake control ........................................................................\
.................. 5-133
Fan speed control ........................................................................\
.................. 5-134
Air conditioning ........................................................................\
.................... 5-134
OFF mode........................................................................\
.............................. 5-134
System operation ........................................................................\
................... 5-135
System maintenance ........................................................................\
.............. 5-136
Air conditioning refrigerant label......................................\
............................ 5-137
Automatic transmission ........................................................................\
............... 6-13 Transmission ranges ........................................................................\
................ 6-14
Paddle shifter (manual shift mode) ................................................................. 6-19
Shift-lock system ........................................................................\
..................... 6-15
Good driving practices ........................................................................\
............ 6-18
Parking ................................................................\
............................................ 6-16
Automatic ventilation ........................................................................\
................ 5-143
AUX, USB and iPod
® port ........................................................................\
........ 5-152
B
Battery ................................................................\
................................................. 8-31 Battery recharging ........................................................................\
................... 8-32
Battery saver function ........................................................................\
.................. 5-79
Before driving ........................................................................\
................................ 6-5
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) ................................................................. 6-67
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) ................................................... 6-67
Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) ....................................................................... 6-87
Blue Link
® center ........................................................................\
....................... 5-154
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology hands-free ..................................................... 5-154
Brake fluid ........................................................................\
................................... 8-24
Brake system ........................................................................\
................................ 6-20 Power brakes ........................................................................\
........................... 6-20
Disc brakes wear indicator ........................................................................\
...... 6-20
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ..................................................................... 6-21
Auto Hold ........................................................................\
................................ 6-24
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................................................... 6-27
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)....................................\
.............................. 6-29
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) ............................................................ 6-31
Good braking practices ........................................................................\
........... 6-32
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Clock ..................................................................\
................................................ 5-150
Clothes hanger ........................................................................\
........................... 5-150
Crankcase emission control system ..................................................................... 8-68
Cup holder ........................................................................\
................................. 5-145
Curtain air bags ........................................................................\
............................ 3-41
D
Daytime running light (DRL) ........................................................................\
...... 5-74
Defroster ..............................................................\
.............................................. 5-142
Dimensions .............................................................\
............................................... 2-7
Door locks ........................................................................\
.................................... 5-31Central door lock/unlock switch ..................................................................... 5-33
Child-protector rear door lock ........................................................................\
. 5-35
Auto door lock/unlock features ....................................................................... 5-34
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle ............................................... 5-31
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ................................................. 5-32
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system ................................................................ 5-36
Drive mode integrated control system ................................................................ 6-37
Drive mode ........................................................................\
.............................. 6-37
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) ...................................................................... 6-79 Leading vehicle departure alert ....................................................................... 6-84
Driver position memory system........................................................................\
... 5-39 Storing positions into memory ........................................................................\
5-39
Easy access function ........................................................................\
............... 5-41
Driver’s air bag ........................................................................\
............................ 3-39
Driving at night ........................................................................\
.......................... 6-134
Driving in flooded areas ........................................................................\
............ 6-135
Driving in the rain ........................................................................\
...................... 6-134
E
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........................................................................\
..... 5-42
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...................................................................... 6-29
Emergency towing ........................................................................\
....................... 7-19
Emergency trunk safety release ........................................................................\
... 5-66
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V
Vanity mirror lamp ........................................................................\
....................... 5-82
Vehicle break-in process ........................................................................\
................ 1-7
Vehicle certification label ........................................................................\
............ 2-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................................................................... 2-13
Vehicle load limit ........................................................................\
....................... 6-139Tire loading information label ....................................................................... 6-139
Vehicle modification ........................................................................\
...................... 1-7
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)................................................................. 6-31
Vehicle weight and luggage volume .................................................................... 2-10
W
Warning and indicator lights ........................................................................\
.......... 4-7
Air bag warning light ........................................................................\
................ 4-7
Seat belt warning light ........................................................................\
.............. 4-7
Parking brake & brake fluid warning light ....................................................... 4-8
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light .................................................. 4-9
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) system warning light ...................... 4-9
Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light .................................................... 4-9
AUTO HOLD indicator light ........................................................................\
.. 4-10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light .................................................. 4-10
Malfunction Indicator lamp (MIL)......................................\
............................ 4-10
Charging system warning light ...................................................................... 4-11
Engine oil pressure warning light .................................................................. 4-11
Low fuel level warning light ........................................................................\
.. 4-11
Master warning light ........................................................................\
............... 4-11
Low tire pressure warning light ...................................................................... 4-11
Electronic stability control (ESC) indicator light....................\
........................ 4-11
Electronic stability control (ESC) OFF indicator light ................................... 4-13
Immobilizer indicator light ........................................................................\
..... 4-13
Turn signal indicator light ........................................................................\
....... 4-14
Headlamp warning light ........................................................................\
.......... 4-14
High beam indicator light...............................................\
................................. 4-14
High Beam Assist (HBA) indicator light ........................................................ 4-14
Light ON indicator light ........................................................................\
.......... 4-14
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist warning light ........................................ 4-15
Lane Keeping Assist indicator light ................................................................ 4-15
Washer fluid ........................................................................\
................................. 8-25