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JUMP STARTING .................................... 201
Remote Battery Connection Posts......202
Jump Starting Procedure.....................203
Bump Starting ..................................204
ENGINE OVERHEATING ......................... 204 MANUAL PARK RELEASE ...................... 205TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............. 205
Four-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models .........206
TOW EYES .............................................. 206
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ..................................... 207EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ............ 207
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ....................... 208
Periodic Checks ...................................208
Heavy Usage Of The Vehicle ...............208
Maintenance Plan (2.0L Engine) ........209
Maintenance Plan (2.9L Engine) ........212
ENGINE COMPARTMENT....................... 214
Checking Levels — 2.0L Engine .......... 214
Checking Levels — 2.9L Engine .......... 215
Engine Oil ............................................. 215
Engine Coolant Fluid............................216
Washer Fluid For Windshield/
Headlights ............................................ 217 Brake Fluid ...........................................217
Automatic Transmission Activation
System Oil ............................................ 217 Useful Advice For Extending The Life Of
Your Battery..........................................217 Battery ..................................................217
Pressure Washing ................................ 218
BATTERY RECHARGING ......................... 218
Important Notes .................................. 218
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ........................ 219
Engine Oil ............................................. 219
Engine Oil Filter ................................... 220
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ..................... 220
Air Conditioning System
Maintenance........................................ 220 Lubricating Moving Parts Of The
Bodywork ............................................. 220 Windshield Wiper................................. 221
Exhaust System ................................... 222
Cooling System .................................... 223
Braking System.................................... 224
Automatic Transmission ..................... 225
Replacing The Battery ......................... 225
Fuses .................................................... 225
Bulb Replacement ............................... 229
TIRES ...................................................... 233
Tire Safety Information .................... 233
Tires — General Information .............. 239
Spare Tires — If Equipped .................. 244
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ............ 245
Tire Types ............................................. 246
Tire Chains and Traction Devices ....... 247
Tire Rotation Recommendations........ 247
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ......... 248
Treadwear ............................................ 248
Traction Grades ................................... 248
Temperature Grades ........................... 248
STORING THE VEHICLE ......................... 249 BODYWORK ........................................... 249
Protection Against Atmospheric
Agents .................................................. 249 Corrosion Warranty ............................. 250
Preserving The Bodywork .................. 250
INTERIORS ............................................. 251
Seats And Fabric Parts ....................... 251
Leather Seats ...................................... 251
Plastic And Coated Parts .................... 251
Alcantara Parts — If Equipped ............ 251
Genuine Leather Parts........................ 251
Carbon Fiber Parts .............................. 252
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN) ....................................... 253
Vehicle Identification Number............ 253
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) Plate ............................................ 253
ENGINE .................................................. 254
POWER SUPPLY ..................................... 255 TRANSMISSION ..................................... 255BRAKES.................................................. 255
SUSPENSION ......................................... 256
STEERING .............................................. 256
DIMENSIONS ......................................... 257
Luggage Compartment Volume ......... 259
WEIGHTS ................................................ 259
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11. Apply the adhesive label from the sealantbottle where it can be easily seen by the
driver as a reminder that the tire has been
treated with a Tire Service Kit, as well as
not to exceed the speed restriction for the
treated tire.
NOTE:

Only use original sealant cartridges, which can
be purchased at an authorized dealer.
Checking And Restoring Tire Pressure
The compressor can also be used to check
and, if necessary, restore the tire pressure.
Proceed as follows:
1. Make sure that the power switch is in the
O (off) position.
2. Connect the hose directly to the valve on the tire to be inflated.
3. Insert the plug into the socket in the passenger compartment or in the cargo
area and start the engine.
4. Start the compressor by putting the power switch to I (on). As soon as the correct
pressure is reached, put the power switch
to O (off). Air Compressor And Components
If the tire is overinflated, reduce the pressure
by pushing the PSI/BAR button and releasing
it when the correct pressure is reached.
JUMP STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can
be jump started using a set of jumper cables
and a battery in another vehicle, or by using a
portable battery booster pack. Jump starting
can be dangerous if done improperly, so
please follow the procedures in this section
carefully.

NOTE:

When using a portable battery booster pack,
follow the manufacturer's operating instruc -
tions and precautions.
WARNING!
Tire Service Kit is not a permanent flat tire
repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired
or replaced after using Tire Service Kit. Do
not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) until the tire
is repaired or replaced. Failure to follow this
warning can result in injuries that are
serious or fatal to you, your passengers,
and others around you. Have the tire
checked as soon as possible at an
authorized dealer.
WARNING!
Do not adhere the speed restriction sticker
to the padded area on the steering wheel.
Adhering the speed restriction sticker to the
padded area on the steering wheel is
dangerous because the air bag may not
operate (deploy) normally resulting in
serious injury. In addition, do not adhere
the sticker to areas where warning lights or
the speedometer cannot be viewed.
5 — Hose
7 — Power Switch
8 — Pressure Gauge
9 — PSI/BAR Button
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Remote Battery Connection Posts
The remote posts of the battery for jump
starting can be found inside the engine
compartment. The battery itself is located in
the luggage compartment.
The negative terminal (-) is positioned next to
the passenger side hood lock.Remote Negative Post Location
The positive post (+) can be accessed by
removing the cover, and opening the protec -
tive flap. Protective Flap
Remote Positive Post Location
To carry out the operation, you need to have
the correct cables to connect to the battery of
another vehicle or a portable battery booster
pack to the remote posts of the discharged
battery. Usually, these cables have terminals
at the ends and are identified by different
sheath colors (red = positive, black = nega -
tive).
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery
is frozen. It could rupture or explode and
cause personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack
or any other booster source with a system
voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to
the battery, starter motor, alternator or
electrical system may occur.
WARNING!
Do not connect the jumper cable to the
negative (-) post of the discharged battery.
The resulting electrical spark could cause
the battery to explode and could result in
serious injury. Only use the specific ground
point, do not use any other exposed metal
parts.
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Jump Starting Procedure
Preparation For Jump Starting:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake, place thegear selector to PARK, place the ignition to
the OFF.
2. Turn off all electrical features in the vehicle. 3. If using another vehicle to jump start the
battery, park the vehicle within the jumper
cables reach, apply the parking brake and
make sure the ignition is OFF.
Cable Connection
Proceed as follows to perform a jump starting
procedure:
1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the vehicle
with the discharged battery
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the
booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the remote negative (-) post
of the vehicle with the discharged battery. 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the
booster battery, let the engine idle a few
minutes, and then start the engine in the
vehicle with the discharged battery. If
using a portable battery booster pack,
before starting the vehicle, wait a few
seconds after completing the connection.
Cable Disconnection
Once the engine is started, remove the
connection cables in reverse sequence, as
described below:
1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable from the remote negative (-)
post of the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
2. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of
the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the opposite end of the posi -
tive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+)
post of the booster battery.
WARNING!
Do not connect the jumper cable to the
negative (-) post of the discharged battery.
The resulting electrical spark could cause
the battery to explode and could result in
serious injury. Only use the specific ground
point, do not use any other exposed metal
parts.
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump starting
procedure could result in personal injury or
property damage due to battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could
result in damage to the charging system of
the booster vehicle or the discharged
vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other
as this could establish a ground connection
and personal injury could result.
WARNING!
Do not connect the jumper cable to the
negative (-) post of the discharged battery.
The resulting electrical spark could cause
the battery to explode and could result in
serious injury. Only use the specific ground
point, do not use any other exposed metal
parts.
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4. Disconnect the positive (+) end of thejumper cable from the positive (+) post of
the vehicle with the discharged battery.
If frequent jump starting is required to start
your vehicle, you should have the battery and
charging system inspected at an authorized
dealer.
Bump Starting
Never jump start the engine by pushing,
towing or coasting downhill.

NOTE:

You cannot start a vehicle with an automatic
transmission by pushing it.
ENGINE OVERHEATING
If your vehicle is overheating, it will need to be
serviced at an authorized dealer.
Engine overheating may occur in situations
such as (but not limited to) extreme environ -
mental temperatures or frequent engine
stops/starts. If the engine becomes over -heated, the Engine Temperature Warning
Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate
along with a dedicated message
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page 79.
In any of the following situations, you can
reduce the potential for overheating by taking
the appropriate action.
On the highways — slow down.
In city traffic — while stopped, place the
transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not
increase engine idle speed.

NOTE:

There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off.
The A/C system adds heat to the engine
cooling system and turning the A/C off can
help remove this heat.
You can also turn the temperature control
to maximum heat, the mode control to floor
and the blower control to high. This allows
the heater core to act as a supplement to
the radiator and aids in removing heat from
the engine cooling system.
NOTE:

If the cooling fan does not operate while the
engine is running, the engine temperature
will increase. Stop the engine and contact
an authorized dealer.
If the engine continues to overheat or
frequently overheats, have the cooling
system inspected. The engine could be seri
-
ously damaged unless repairs are made.
Contact an authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power
outlets draw power from the vehicle’s
battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular
phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough without engine operation, the
vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently
to degrade battery life and/or prevent the
engine from starting.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam
coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to
cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant
bottle is hot.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge
reads “H”, pull over and stop the vehicle.
Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops back into
the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the “H”, turn the engine off immediately,
and call for service.
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INDEX
Door Opener, Garage ................................... 39
Doors............................................................. 24
Drive Train Control (DTC) System ..............146
Driving Modes .............................................. 98
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) System ... 146
E
Electric Park Brake....................................... 90
Electric Remote Mirrors ............................... 38
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) .......................................................104
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ........................................................146
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light... 79
Emergency In Case Of ......................................192, 198
SOS Emergency Call .............................. 192
Emergency, In Case Of Jump Starting .........................................201
Overheating ............................................ 204
Towing.....................................................206
Emission Control System Maintenance...... 85
Engine ......................................................... 254 Block Heater............................................. 89
Engine Coolant Level .............................216
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................190, 191
Fuel Requirements ................................ 260Oil ............................................................262
Oil Selection ...........................................262
Overheating ............................................ 204
Starting ................................................... 204
Engine Compartment .................................214
Engine Compartment (Washing) ...............250
Engine Oil Level Check ............................................ 215 Enhanced Accident Response
Feature .............................................. 175, 207
Ethanol ....................................................... 260
Exhaust Gas Cautions ...................... 190, 191
Exhaust System ......................................... 190
Exterior Lighting .....................................42, 43
Exterior Lights ..................................... 42, 190
F
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................................... 192
Turn Signals ..............................44, 78, 190
Fluid Capacities ......................................... 262
Fluid Leaks ................................................. 190
Fluids And Lubricants ................................ 263
Fog Lights, Rear ........................................... 44
Forward Collision Warning ........................ 156
Fuel Additives................................................. 261
Clean Air ................................................. 260
Ethanol ................................................... 260
Light .......................................................... 80
Materials Added .................................... 261
Methanol ................................................ 260
Tank Capacity ........................................ 262
G
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............... 39
Gasoline, Clean Air .................................... 260
Gasoline, Reformulated ............................ 260
Gross Axle Weight Rating .......................... 137
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................... 137
GVWR .......................................................... 136 H
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 192
Head Restraints............................................35
Head Rests ...................................................35
Headlights
Switch ................................................ 42, 43
Headlights (Cleaning) ................................ 250
Heated Mirrors..............................................39
Heated Seats ................................................34
Heated Steering Wheel ................................29
Heater, Engine Block.................................... 89
Hill Decent Control (HDC) System ............ 147
Hill Start Assist (HSA) System ................... 148
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................................ 137
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ................39
Hood Closing ......................................................61Opening.....................................................61
I
Identification Data ..................................... 253
Ignition ..........................................................20 Switch .......................................................20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ..............................20
In Case Of Emergency ............................... 192
Installing Electrical/Electronic Devices......... 4
Instrument Cluster .......................................67 Descriptions..............................................78
Display ......................................................69
Instrument Panel Features....................................................67
Interior Lights................................................44
Interiors (Cleaning) .................................... 251
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Jump Starting ............................................. 201
K
Keyless Enter-N-Go ...................................... 25Passive Entry ............................................ 25
Keys .............................................................. 18
L
Lane Change And Turn Signals ................... 44
LaneSense ..................................................126
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................................164
Latches .......................................................190
Leaks, Fluid ................................................190
Life Of Tires.................................................243
Liftgate .......................................................... 62
Light Bulbs ..................................................190 Types Of Bulbs ....................................... 230
Lights .......................................................... 190 Air Bag ...........................................169, 189
Automatic Headlights .............................. 43
Brake Warning .................................. 74, 75Courtesy/Reading ............................. 45, 46Daytime Running ..................................... 42
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator ............................................... 79
Exterior ................................................... 190
Fog ............................................................ 44
Headlight Switch ............................... 42, 43 Headlights ......................................... 42, 43
High Beam ................................................ 43
Instrument Cluster ............................ 42, 43Intensity Control ....................................... 46
Interior ............................................... 45, 46
Low Fuel ................................................... 80 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).... 77
Map .......................................................... 45
Park ....................................................44, 78
Reading .................................................... 45
Seat Belt Reminder ................................. 75
Turn Signals ..............................44, 78, 190
Warning Instrument Cluster
Descriptions ...................................78, 79
Loading Vehicle .......................................... 135 Tires ........................................................ 237
Locks Automatic Door ........................................ 27
Child Protection ....................................... 27
M
Maintenance ................................................ 61
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine) .......................................77, 85
Manual Service.................................................... 268
Memory Feature (Memory Seats) ............... 30
Memory Seat ................................................ 30
Methanol .................................................... 260
Mirrors .......................................................... 37 Automatic Dimming ................................. 37
Electric Powered ...................................... 38
Electric Remote ....................................... 38
Heated...................................................... 39
O
Occupant Restraints .................................. 163
Oil Pressure Light ......................................... 79
Oil, Engine Capacity.................................................. 262
Pressure Warning Light ........................... 79 Recommendation.................................. 262
Viscosity ................................................. 262
Opener, Garage Door (Homelink) ................39
Operator Manual Owner's Manual..................................... 268
Outlet Power ........................................................ 56
Overheating, Engine .................................. 204
P
Paintwork (Cleaning And Maintenance) .. 250
Panic Brake Assist (PBA) System ............. 149
Park Assist ................................................. 123
ParkSense System .................................... 123
Passive Entry ................................................25
Pets ............................................................ 189
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .... 237
Power Mirrors.......................................................38Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)............56
Seats .........................................................33
Sunroof .....................................................59
Power Seats Forward .............................................. 31, 33
Rearward ........................................... 31, 33
Recline ............................................... 31, 33
Power Supply ............................................. 255
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ............. 167
Pretensioners Seat Belts .............................................. 167
Prolonged Vehicle Inactivity ...................... 249
R
Radial Ply Tires .......................................... 242
Radio Transmitters And Mobile Phones ....... 5
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