Instrument Cluster
Gauges
...........................................................102
Warning Lamps and Indicators .................
104
Audible Warnings and Indicators .............
107
Information Displays
General Information ....................................
109
Information Messages .................................
115
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control ........................
135
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate .......................................................................
137
Heated Rear Window ..................................
138
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..............................
138
Cabin Air Filter ..............................................
139
Remote Start ..................................................
139
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ...................
140
Head Restraints .............................................
141
Power Seats ...................................................
142
Memory Function .........................................
146Rear Seats
......................................................
147
Heated Seats .................................................
148
Climate Controlled Seats ...........................
149
Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ................
151
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ................................
157
Storage Compartments
Center Console ............................................
159
Overhead Console ......................................
159
Rear Seat Armrest ........................................
159
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ......................................
161
Keyless Starting .............................................
161
Starting a Gasoline Engine ........................
162
Engine Block Heater ...................................
165Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
.......................................
167
Fuel Quality ....................................................
168
Fuel Filler Funnel Location ........................
168
Running Out of Fuel ....................................
169
Refueling .........................................................
170
Fuel Consumption ........................................
173
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law .................................................
174
Catalytic Converter ......................................
175
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ..............................
178
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive .................................
184
Brakes
General Information .....................................
193
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes .......................................................................
194
Electric Parking Brake .................................
194
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Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Horn control Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Hill descent control
Trail control
Windshield wiping system
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Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 90).
A
Instrument cluster.
See Gauges (page 102). See Warning Lamps and Indicators (page 104).
B
Wiper lever.
See Wipers and Washers (page 84).
C
Information and entertainment display.
D
Audio unit.
See Audio Unit (page 401).
E
Hazard warning flasher switch.
See Hazard Flashers (page 266).
F
Parking aid switch.
See Parking Aids (page 203).
G
Heated rear window switch.
See Heated Rear Window (page 138).
H
Climate controls.
See Climate Control (page 135).
I
Start button.
See Keyless Starting (page 161).
J
Entertainment, navigation and phone.
K
Voice control.
See Voice Control (page 82).
L
Horn.M
Steering wheel adjustment.
See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 80).
N
Cruise control switches.
See What Is Cruise Control (page 221).
O
Information display controls.
See Information Displays (page 109).
P
Parking brake.
See Electric Parking Brake (page 194).
Q
Lighting control.
See Lighting Control (page 87). Instrument lighting dimmer. See Instrument Lighting Dimmer (page 89).
R
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Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder
Feature
WARNING: While the system allows
you to deactivate it, this system is designed
to improve your chances of being safely
belted and surviving an accident. We
recommend you leave the system
activated for yourself and others who may
use the vehicle.
Note: The driver and front passenger
warnings switch on and off independently.
When you perform this procedure for one
seating position, do not buckle the other
position as this will terminate the process.
Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before
proceeding with the programming
procedure.
Before following the procedure, make sure
that:
• The parking brake is set.
• The transmission is in park (P) or neutral
(N). •
The ignition is off.
• The driver and front passenger safety
belts are unbuckled.
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the vehicle.
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (about one minute). After Step
2, wait an additional 5 seconds before
proceeding with Step 3. Once you start
Step 3, you must complete the procedure
within 30 seconds.
3. For the seating position you are switching
off, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt
three times at a moderate speed, ending
in the unbuckled state. After Step 3, the
safety belt warning light turns on.
4. While the safety belt warning light is on, buckle and then unbuckle the safety belt.
After Step 4, the safety belt warning light
flashes for confirmation.
• This will switch the feature off for that
seating position if it is currently on.
• This will switch the feature on for that
seating position if it is currently off. CHILD RESTRAINT AND SEATBELT
MAINTENANCE
Inspect the vehicle seatbelts and child
restraint systems periodically to make sure
they work properly and are not damaged.
Inspect the vehicle seatbelts to make sure
there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if
necessary. All vehicle seatbelt assemblies,
including retractors, buckles, front seatbelt
buckle assemblies, buckle support
assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder
belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder
belt guide on seatback (if equipped), rear
inflatable seatbelts (if equipped), child
restraint LATCH and tether anchors, and
attaching hardware, should be inspected
after a crash. Read the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions for additional
inspection and maintenance information
specific to the child restraint.
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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. 1. Press the lock button to lock all the
doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The
exterior lamps flash twice.
A tone sounds if the system fails to start.
Note: You must press the push button
ignition switch on the instrument panel once
while applying 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
To extend the engine running time duration
of your vehicle during remote start, repeat
steps 1 and 2 while the engine is running. If
the duration is set to 15 minutes, the duration
extends by another 15 minutes. For example,
if your vehicle had been running from the
first remote start for 5 minutes, your vehicle
continues to run now for a total of 30
minutes. You can extend the engine running
time duration to a maximum of 30 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. See General
Information (page 109).
Memory Feature
You can program your intelligent access key
to recall memory positions.
See Memory
Function (page 146).
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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Note:
If you switch the autolamps and the
autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
The instrument lighting dimmer buttons are
on the lighting control. Repeatedly press one of the
buttons to adjust the brightness.
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
Note: Perform steps one through four within
a 10 second period. Autolamps and parking
lamps turn on.
Switch the headlamps and parking lamps on
and off with the following sequence:
1. Deselect the autolamps.
2. Switch on the vehicle.
3. Switch off the vehicle. 4. Select the autolamps.
5. To switch the lamps off, deselect the
autolamps after about three minutes.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS -
VEHICLES WITH: DAYTIME
RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) WARNING: The daytime running
lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Make sure you switch the
headlamps on, as appropriate, during all
low visibility conditions. Failure to do so
may result in a crash.
The system turns the lamps on in daylight
conditions.
To switch the system on, switch the lighting
control to any position except headlamps. DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS -
VEHICLES WITH: CONFIGURABLE
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS WARNING:
The daytime running
lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Make sure you switch the
headlamps on, as appropriate, during all
low visibility conditions. Failure to do so
may result in a crash.
Switch the daytime running lamps on or off
using the information display.
See General
Information (page 109).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The lamps are on in the information display.
2. You switch the ignition on.
3. The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions or
you release the parking brake for
vehicles with manual transmissions.
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Blind Spot Monitor
It illuminates when you switch this
feature off or in conjunction with a
message. See Blind Spot
Information System (page 237). See
Information Messages (page 115).
Brake System Warning Lamp WARNING:
Driving your vehicle with
the warning lamp on is dangerous. A
significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury.
Note: Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp and
illuminates when: •
You apply the parking brake with the
ignition on.
• Your vehicle has a brake fault or low
brake fluid level, regardless of parking
brake position. If the lamp illuminates when you
are moving, you may have the
parking brake applied. Make sure
the parking brake is off. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as
possible if the lamp continues to
illuminate.
Cruise Control Indicator It illuminates when you switch the
system on.
See
What Is Cruise Control (page
221).
Direction Indicator Illuminates when you switch on the
left or right direction indicator or
the hazard flasher. If the indicators
stay on or flash faster, check for a burned
out bulb. See Changing a Bulb (page 322). Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Electric Park Brake It illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake
malfunctions. See Electric Parking
Brake
(page 194).
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Lamp Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high. Stop
the vehicle as soon as possible,
switch off the engine and let it cool.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 308).
Engine Oil It illuminates when you switch the
ignition on.
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Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brake
on and drive your vehicle. If the warning
chime remains on after you have released
the parking brake, have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.
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