
116GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL  
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY MENU 
I
TEMS 
The instrument cluster display can be used to view 
the main menu items for several features. Use the 
up  and down  arrow buttons to scroll through 
the driver interactive display menu options until 
the desired menu is reached  Ú page 113.
NOTE:The instrument cluster display menu items display 
in the center of the instrument cluster. Menu items 
may vary depending on your vehicle features.
Speedometer
Push and release the up or down  arrow 
button until Speedometer is highlighted in the 
instrument cluster display. Push and release the 
OK  button to toggle between MPH and km/h.
Vehicle Info
Push and release the  up or down  arrow 
button until Vehicle Info is highlighted in the 
instrument cluster display. Push the  left or 
right  arrow button to scroll through the 
following information submenus. Tire Pressure
If tire pressure is 
OK for all tires, a vehicle ICON is 
displayed with tire pressure values in each corner 
of the ICON.
If one or more tires have low pressure, “Inflate Tire 
To XX” is displayed with the vehicle ICON, and the 
tire pressure values in each corner of the ICON with 
the pressure value of the low tire displayed in a 
different color than the other tire pressure value.
If the Tire Pressure system requires service, 
“Service Tire Pressure System” is displayed.
Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot 
be reset  Ú page 247.
Coolant Temp
Displays the actual coolant temperature.
Transmission Temp
Displays the actual transmission temperature.
Oil Temp
Displays the actual oil temperature.
Oil Pressure
Displays the actual oil pressure.
Oil Life
Displays the remaining engine oil life as a 
percentage. To reset the Oil Life, you must hold the 
OK button. 
The “Hold OK to Reset” instruction will be 
displayed at all times, but the following conditions 
will need to be met in order to reset Oil Life:
The ignition must be in the ON/RUN position
If the conditions are met, holding the  OK button will 
reset the gauge and the numeric display will return 
to 100%.
If the conditions are not met, a pop-up message 
will display for five seconds, describing the 
required conditions, and then the Oil Life screen 
will reappear.
Battery Voltage
Displays the actual battery voltage.
Engine Hours — If Equipped
Displays the number of hours of engine operation.
Driver Assist
Push and release the  up or down  arrow 
button until the Driver Assist display icon is 
highlighted in the instrument cluster display.
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184STARTING AND OPERATING  
The electrical connections are all complete to the 
vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer 
connector. Refer to the following illustrations.
NOTE:
Disconnect trailer wiring connector from the 
vehicle before launching a boat (or any other 
device plugged into vehicle’s electrical connect) 
into water.
Be sure to reconnect once clear from water 
area.
Four-Pin Connector Seven-Pin Connector
TOWING TIPS 
Before towing, practice turning, stopping, and 
backing up the trailer in an area located away from 
heavy traffic.
Automatic Transmission
Select the DRIVE range when towing. The 
transmission controls include a drive strategy to 
avoid frequent shifting when towing. For increased 
engine braking on steep downhill grades, select 
the LOW range.
Cruise Control — If Equipped
Do not use on hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
When using the Cruise Control, if you experience 
speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), 
disengage until you can get back to cruising 
speed.
Use Cruise Control in flat terrain and with light 
loads to maximize fuel efficiency.
1 — Ground
2 — Park
3 — Left Stop/Turn
4 — Right Stop/Turn
1 — Battery
2 — Backup Lamps
3 — Right Stop/Turn
4 — Electric Brakes
5 — Ground
6 — Left Stop/Turn
7 — Running Lamps
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186STARTING AND OPERATING  
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly,  following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
7. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN mode, but do  not start the vehicle.
8. Press and hold the brake pedal.
9. Release the parking brake.
10. Turn the ignition OFF.
11. Release the brake pedal.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the 
ground, or using a towing dolly) is  NOT ALLOWED. 
The only acceptable method for towing this vehicle 
(behind another vehicle) is on a vehicle trailer with 
all four wheels  OFF the ground.
DRIVING TIPS
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Information in this section will aid in safe 
controlled launches in adverse conditions.
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other 
slippery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to 
pull erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon 
occurs when there is a difference in the surface 
traction under the front (driving) wheels.
Traction
When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible 
for a wedge of water to build-up between the tire 
and road surface. This is hydroplaning and may 
cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control 
and stopping ability. To reduce this possibility, the 
following precautions should be observed:
Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads 
are slushy.
Slow down if the road has standing water or 
puddles.
Replace the tires when tread wear indicators 
first become visible.
Keep tires properly inflated.
Maintain sufficient distance between your 
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a 
collision in a sudden stop.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle with  ANY of its wheels on the 
ground can cause severe transmission and/or 
power transfer unit damage. Damage from 
improper towing is not covered under the New 
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is 
dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sudden 
pulling of the front wheels. You could lose 
control of the vehicle and possibly have a 
collision. Accelerate slowly and carefully 
whenever there is likely to be poor traction (ice, 
snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.).
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SAFETY251
3. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a  rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the 
front passenger seat, move the seat as far 
back as possible and use the proper child 
restraint  Ú page 275.
4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt  behind them or under their arm.
5. You should read the instructions provided with  your child restraint to make sure that you are 
using it properly.
6. All occupants should always wear their lap and  shoulder belts properly.
7. The driver and front passenger seats should  be moved back as far as practical to allow the 
front air bags room to inflate.
8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your  vehicle has side air bags, and deployment 
occurs, the side air bags will inflate forcefully 
into the space between occupants and the 
door and occupants could be injured.
9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be  modified to accommodate a disabled person, 
see   Úpage 384 for customer service contact 
information.
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS 
Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, 
even on short trips. Someone on the road may be 
a poor driver and could cause a collision that 
includes you. This can happen far away from home 
or on your own street.
Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and 
they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a 
collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when 
people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts 
reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of 
injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. 
Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all 
times.
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System 
(BeltAlert) 
Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — If Equipped
 BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the 
driver and outboard front seat passenger (if 
equipped with outboard front passenger seat 
BeltAlert) to buckle their seat belts. The BeltAlert 
feature is active whenever the ignition switch is in 
the START or ON/RUN position.
Initial Indication
If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition switch 
is first in the START or ON/RUN position, a chime 
will signal for a few seconds. If the driver or 
outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with 
outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is 
unbuckled when the ignition switch is first in the 
START or ON/RUN position the Seat Belt Reminder 
Light will turn on and remain on until both outboard 
front seat belts are buckled. The outboard front 
passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when an 
outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied.
WARNING!
Never place a rear-facing child restraint in 
front of an air bag. A deploying passenger 
front air bag can cause death or serious injury 
to a child 12 years or younger, including a 
child in a rear-facing child restraint.
Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the 
front seat of a vehicle. Only use a rear-facing 
child restraint in the rear seat. If the vehicle 
does not have a rear seat, do not transport a 
rear-facing child restraint in that vehicle.
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SAFETY261
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 
(SRS)
Some of the safety features described in this 
section may be standard equipment on some 
models, or may be optional equipment on others. If 
you are not sure, ask an authorized dealer.
The air bag system must be ready to protect you in 
a collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller 
(ORC) monitors the internal circuits and 
interconnecting wiring associated with the 
electrical Air Bag System Components. Your 
vehicle may be equipped with the following Air Bag 
System Components:
Air Bag System Components
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
Air Bag Warning Light 
Steering Wheel and Column
Instrument Panel
Knee Impact Bolsters
Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags
Seat Belt Buckle Switch
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Supplemental Knee Air Bags
Front and Side Impact Sensors
Seat Belt Pretensioners
Seat Track Position Sensors
Occupant Classification System
Air Bag Warning Light  
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) 
monitors the readiness of the electronic 
parts of the air bag system whenever the 
ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN 
position. If the ignition switch is in the OFF position 
or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on 
and the air bags will not inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power supply system 
that may deploy the air bag system even if the 
battery loses power or it becomes disconnected 
prior to deployment. The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the 
instrument panel for approximately four to eight 
seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is 
first in the ON/RUN position. After the self-check, 
the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC 
detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it 
turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either 
momentarily or continuously. A single chime will 
sound to alert you if the light comes on again after 
initial startup.
The ORC also includes diagnostics that will 
illuminate the instrument panel Air Bag Warning 
Light if a malfunction is detected that could affect 
the air bag system. The diagnostics also record the 
nature of the malfunction. While the air bag system 
is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the 
following occurs, have an authorized dealer 
service the air bag system immediately.
The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on 
during the four to eight seconds when the igni
-
tion switch is first in the ON/RUN position.
The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the 
four to eight-second interval.
The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermit -
tently or remains on while driving.
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274SAFETY  
(Continued)
Maintaining Your Air Bag System  Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data 
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to 
record, in certain crash or near crash-like 
situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting 
a road obstacle, data that will assist in 
understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. 
The EDR is designed to record data related to 
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short 
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The 
EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data 
as:
How various systems in your vehicle were oper-
ating;
Whether or not the driver and passenger safety 
belts were buckled/fastened;
How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the 
accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
How fast the vehicle was traveling.
WARNING!
Modifications to any part of the air bag system 
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could 
be injured if the air bag system is not there to 
protect you. Do not modify the components or 
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or 
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or 
the upper passenger side of the instrument 
panel. Do not modify the front fascia/bumper, 
vehicle body structure, or add aftermarket side 
steps or running boards.
It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air 
bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who 
works on your vehicle that it has an air bag 
system.
Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag 
system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or 
may not function properly if modifications are 
made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer 
for any air bag system service. If your seat, 
including your trim cover and cushion, needs to 
be serviced in any way (including removal or 
loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts), 
take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. Only 
manufacturer approved seat accessories may 
be used. If it is necessary to modify the air bag 
system for persons with disabilities, contact an 
authorized dealer.
WARNING!
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(Continued)
PERIODIC SAFETY CHECKS YOU SHOULD 
M
AKE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Tires 
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven 
wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or 
other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall. 
Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks. Inspect 
sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges. Check the 
lug nut/bolt torque for tightness. Check the tires 
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights      
Have someone observe the operation of brake 
lights and exterior lights while you work the 
controls. Check turn signal and high beam 
indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches 
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks  
Check area under the vehicle after overnight 
parking for fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. 
Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel or 
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should 
be located and corrected immediately.
ONLY use the driver’s side floor mat on the 
driver’s side floor area. To check for interfer -
ence, with the vehicle properly parked with the 
engine off, fully depress the accelerator, the 
brake, and the clutch pedal (if present) to 
check for interference. If your floor mat inter -
feres with the operation of any pedal, or is not 
secure to the floor, remove the floor mat from 
the vehicle and place the floor mat in your 
trunk.
ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat on 
the passenger’s side floor area.
ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide 
into the driver’s side floor area when the 
vehicle is moving. Objects can become 
trapped under accelerator, brake, or clutch 
pedals and could cause a loss of vehicle 
control.
WARNING!
NEVER place any objects under the floor mat 
(e.g., towels, keys, etc.). These objects could 
change the position of the floor mat and may 
cause interference with the accelerator, 
brake, or clutch pedals.
If the vehicle carpet has been removed and 
re-installed, always properly attach carpet to 
the floor and check the floor mat fasteners are 
secure to the vehicle carpet. Fully depress 
each pedal to check for interference with the 
accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals then 
re-install the floor mats.
It is recommended to only use mild soap and 
water to clean your floor mats. After cleaning, 
always check your floor mat has been properly 
installed and is secured to your vehicle using 
the floor mat fasteners by lightly pulling mat.
WARNING!
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY309
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:
1. Pull over to a safe location and turn on the  vehicle’s Hazard Warning Flashers.
2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with  the deflated tire) is in a position that is near to 
the ground. This will allow the Tire Service Kit 
Hose to reach the valve stem and keep the Tire 
Service Kit flat on the ground. This will provide 
the best positioning of the kit when injecting 
the sealant into the deflated tire and running 
the air pump. Move the vehicle as necessary to 
place the valve stem in this position before 
proceeding.
3. Place the transmission in PARK (P) and cycle  the ignition in the OFF position.
4. Apply the parking brake.
Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:
1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose and then remove the  cap from the fitting at the end of the hose.
2. Place the Tire Service Kit flat on 
the ground next to the deflated tire. 3. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then 
screw the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose 
onto the valve stem.
4. Uncoil the Power Plug and insert 
the plug into the vehicle’s 12 Volt 
power outlet.
NOTE:Do not remove foreign objects (e.g., screws or 
nails) from the tire.
Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The 
Deflated Tire:
 1. Always start the vehicle before 
turning the Tire Service Kit on.
2. Ensure the Mode Select Knob is to 
the Sealant Mode position.
3. After pushing the Power Button, 
the sealant (white fluid) will flow from 
the Sealant Bottle through the 
Sealant Hose and into the tire.
NOTE:Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the 
tire. If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 
0 – 10 seconds through the Sealant Hose:
1. Push the Power Button to turn the Tire Service 
Kit off. Disconnect the Sealant Hose from the 
valve stem. Make sure the valve stem is free 
of debris. Reconnect the Sealant Hose to the 
valve stem. Check that the Mode Select Knob 
is in the Sealant Mode position and not Air 
Mode. Push the Power Button to turn the Tire 
Service Kit on.
2. Connect the Power Plug to a different 12 Volt  power outlet in your vehicle or another vehicle, 
if available. Make sure the vehicle is running 
before turning the Tire Service Kit on.
3. The Sealant Bottle may be empty due to  previous use. Call for assistance.
If the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the 
Sealant Hose:
 1. Continue to operate the pump 
until sealant is no longer flowing 
through hose (typically takes 
30 - 70 seconds). As the sealant 
flows through the Sealant Hose, the Pressure 
Gauge can read as high as 70 psi (4.8 Bar). 
The Pressure Gauge will decrease quickly 
from approximately 70 psi (4.8 Bar) to the 
actual tire pressure when the Sealant Bottle 
is empty.
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