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SAFETY
ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS ..................... 141
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 141
Active Torque Vectoring (ATV) —
If Equipped ...........................................142 Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) .........142
Drive Train Control (DTC) System —
If Equipped ...........................................142 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........142
Hill Start Assist (HSA)...........................143
Panic Brake Assist (PBA) .....................143
Traction Control System (TCS) ............144
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .............. 144
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System —
If Equipped ..........................................145 Active Blind Spot Assist (ABSA) System —
If Equipped ..........................................147 Driver Attention Assist (DAA) System —
If Equipped ...........................................150 Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
System ..................................................151 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ..................................... 156
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ....... 159
Occupant Restraint Systems
Features ..............................................159 Important Safety Precautions .............159
Seat Belt Systems ............................... 159
Supplemental Restraint
Systems (SRS)...................................... 165 Child Restraints....................................174
SAFETY TIPS .......................................... 187
Transporting Passengers .................... 187
Transporting Pets ............................... 187
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle .............................. 187 Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle .................. 188 Exhaust Gas ......................................... 189
Carbon Monoxide Warnings................ 189
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............. 190SOS - EMERGENCY CALL ...................... 190
TIRE SERVICE KIT .................................. 194
Description ........................................... 194
Inflation Procedure .............................. 195
Checking And Restoring Tire
Pressure ............................................... 197 Sealant Cartridge Replacement ......... 197
JUMP STARTING .................................... 198
Remote Battery Connection Posts ..... 198
Jump Starting....................................... 199
Bump Starting...................................... 200
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............... 200
MANUAL PARK RELEASE ....................... 201
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............. 201
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Models........ 202
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ............ 202
TOW EYES............................................... 202ENHANCED ACCIDENT
RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS) .................. 203EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ............ 203 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ....................... 204
Periodic Checks................................... 204
Heavy Usage Of The Vehicle............... 204
Maintenance Plan — 2.0L Engine ...... 205
Maintenance Plan — 2.9L Engine ...... 208
ENGINE COMPARTMENT....................... 211
Checking Levels — 2.0L Engine ......... 211
Checking Levels — 2.9L Engine ........ 212
Engine Oil............................................. 213
Engine Coolant .................................... 214
Washer Fluid For Windshield/
Headlights............................................ 214 Brake Fluid .......................................... 214
Automatic Transmission Activation
System Oil ............................................ 214 Useful Advice For Extending
The Life Of Your Battery ...................... 214 Battery ................................................. 215
Pressure Washing ............................... 215
BATTERY RECHARGING......................... 215
Important Notes .................................. 215
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ....................... 217
Engine Oil............................................. 217
Engine Oil Filter ................................... 217
Engine Air Cleaner............................... 217
Air Conditioning System
Maintenance ....................................... 217 Lubricating Moving Parts Of
The Bodywork ...................................... 218 Windshield Wiper ................................ 218
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Checking Levels — 2.0L Engine
1 – Engine Oil Filler Cap4 –Windshield/Headlights Washer Fluid Reservoir Cap
2 – Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 5 – Intercooler Coolant Reservoir Cap
3 – Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap
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Checking Levels — 2.9L Engine
1 – Engine Oil Dipstick4 – Windshield/Headlight Washer Fluid Reservoir Cap
2 – Engine Oil Filler 5 – Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap Access Cover
3 – Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap 6 – Intercooler Coolant Reservoir Cap
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Engine Oil
The engine oil level can be seen on the instru-
ment cluster display every time the engine is
started, or on the Information and Entertain -
ment system display by activating on the main
menu (MENU button) the following functions in
sequence: “Apps”; “My Car” and “Oil Level”.
Check on the display using the 6 notches that
the oil level is between the MIN and MAX level:
1 notch MIN level, 6 notches MAX level.
If the oil level is close to or below the MIN
mark, add oil gradually through the filler, (refer
to “Top-Up And Oil Level Indication Update On
Display” in this section) considering that each
notch shown on the display corresponds to
approximately 8.8 fl oz (250 ml).
The oil level can also be checked manually on
2.9L Engine.
NOTE:

Always reinstall the oil cap and tighten to
proper torque whenever it is removed to add
oil to engine. Never run the engine with cap
removed as this could cause oil to leak from
engine.
Manual Oil Level Checking Procedure — 2.9L
Engine
Check that the oil level is between the MIN and
MAX marks on dipstick, clean it with a lint-free
cloth and reinsert it. Extract the dipstick again
and check that the level is between the MIN
and MAX marks.
Top-Up And Oil Level Indication Update On
Display — 2.9L Engine
If an engine oil top-off is needed, in order to
ensure the correct indication of the oil level on
the display, proceed with the process below:
Leave the car on flat ground with the engine
running for approximately five minutes
(temperature higher than 198°F (90°C)
and shut the engine off.
Wait for five minutes, turn the ignition to the
ON mode without starting the engine and
wait for a few seconds.

NOTE:

If the level indication is not updated after the
previously described procedure, repeat the
engine adjustment, shut the engine off and
wait another five minutes before starting it
again. If the indication is not updated after the
second start, contact an authorized dealer.
Top-Up And Oil Level Indication Update On
Display — 2.0L Engine
If an engine oil top-off is needed, in order to
ensure the correct indication of the oil level on
the display, proceed with the process below:
Leave the car on flat ground with the engine
running for approximately five minutes
(temperature higher than 176°F (80°C)
and shut the engine off.
Start the engine again and idle it for about
two minutes.

NOTE:

If you have added the specified amount of oil
and the indicator is not reading “Full”, please
contact an authorized dealer. CAUTION!
Make sure not to add too much oil when
topping off the engine. Engine oil in excess
may damage the engine. Have the vehicle
checked. Never exceed the MAX level when
topping off engine oil. It is advisable to
check the oil level in intermediate steps
using the oil dipstick (2.9L Engine Only).
CAUTION!

The oil level is not refreshed immediately on
the display after topping off. Consequently,
wait for the oil level to be refreshed on the
display and follow the procedure below.

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