
SAFETY235
If the ABS Warning Light is on, the brake system 
should be serviced as soon as possible to restore 
the benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the ABS Warning 
Light does not come on when the ignition is placed 
in the ON/RUN mode, have the light repaired as 
soon as possible.
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (EBC) 
S
YSTEM 
Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced 
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) system. This system 
includes Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Brake 
Assist System (BAS), Electronic Brake Force 
Distribution (EBD), Electronic Roll Mitigation 
(ERM), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill Start 
Assist (HSA), and Traction Control System 
(TCS).These systems work together to enhance 
both vehicle stability and control in various driving 
conditions.
Your vehicle may also be equipped with Dynamic 
Steering Torque (DST), Ready Alert Braking (RAB), 
Rain Brake Support (RBS) and Trailer Sway Control 
(TSC).
Brake Assist System (BAS) 
The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s 
braking capability during emergency braking 
maneuvers. The system detects an emergency 
braking situation by sensing the rate and amount 
of brake application and then applies optimum 
pressure to the brakes. This can help reduce 
braking distances. The BAS complements the 
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes 
very quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To 
receive the benefit of the system, you must apply 
continuous braking pressure during the stopping 
sequence (do not “pump” the brakes). Do not 
reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no 
longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, 
the BAS is deactivated.
Brake System Warning Light
The red Brake System Warning Light will turn on 
when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN mode 
and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on or 
comes on while driving, it indicates that the brake 
system is not functioning properly and that 
immediate service is required. If the Brake System 
Warning Light does not come on when the ignition 
is placed in the ON/RUN mode, have the light 
repaired as soon as possible.
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
DST is a feature of the ESC and Electric Power 
Steering (EPS) modules that provides torque at the 
steering wheel for certain driving conditions in 
which the ESC module is detecting vehicle 
instability. The torque that the steering wheel 
receives is only meant to help the driver realize 
optimal steering behavior in order to reach/
maintain vehicle stability. The only notification the 
driver receives that the feature is active, is the 
torque applied to the steering wheel.
WARNING!
The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent 
the natural laws of physics from acting on the 
vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded 
by prevailing road conditions. BAS cannot 
prevent collisions, including those resulting from 
excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery 
surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capabilities of a 
BAS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in 
a reckless or dangerous manner, which could 
jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of 
others.
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NOTE:The DST feature is only meant to help the driver 
realize the correct course of action through small 
torques on the steering wheel, which means the 
effectiveness of the DST feature is highly 
dependent on the driver’s sensitivity and overall 
reaction to the applied torque. It is very important 
to realize that this feature will not steer the vehicle, 
meaning the driver is still responsible for steering 
the vehicle.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
The EBD function manages the distribution of the 
braking torque between the front and rear axles by 
limiting braking pressure to the rear axle. This is 
done to prevent overslip of the rear wheels to avoid 
vehicle instability, and to prevent the rear axle from 
entering the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) before 
the front axle.
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
ERM anticipates the potential for wheel lift by 
monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and 
the speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines 
that the rate of change of the steering wheel angle 
and vehicle’s speed are sufficient to potentially 
cause wheel lift, it then applies the appropriate 
brake and may also reduce engine power to lessen 
the chance that wheel lift will occur. ERM can only 
reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring during 
severe or evasive driving maneuvers; it cannot 
prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as 
road conditions, leaving the roadway, striking 
objects or other vehicles.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 
ESC enhances directional control and stability of 
the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC 
corrects for oversteering or understeering of the 
vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate 
wheel(s) to assist in counteracting the above 
conditions. Engine power may also be reduced to 
help the vehicle maintain the desired path.
Oversteer — when the vehicle is turning more 
than appropriate for the steering wheel position.
Understeer — when the vehicle is turning less 
than appropriate for the steering wheel position.
ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the 
vehicle path intended by the driver and compares 
it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual 
path does not match the intended path, ESC 
applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to 
assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer 
condition.
WARNING!
Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road 
conditions and driving conditions, influence the 
chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur. ERM 
cannot prevent all wheel lift or rollovers, 
especially those that involve leaving the roadway 
or striking objects or other vehicles. The 
capabilities of an ERM-equipped vehicle must 
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous 
manner which could jeopardize the user's safety 
or the safety of others.
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Disabling And Enabling HSA
This feature can be turned on or turned off. To 
change the current setting, proceed as follows:  
Úpage 189.
Towing With HSA
HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll 
back while towing a trailer.
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
RBS may improve braking performance in wet 
conditions. It will periodically apply a small amount 
of brake pressure to remove any water buildup on 
the front brake rotors. It functions when the 
windshield wipers are in LO or HI speed. When RBS 
is active, there is no notification to the driver and 
no driver interaction is required.
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
RAB may reduce the time required to reach full 
braking during emergency braking situations. It 
anticipates when an emergency braking situation 
may occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is 
released by the driver. The Electronic Brake 
Control (EBC) system will prepare the brake system 
for a panic stop.
Traction Control System (TCS) 
The TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of 
each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is 
detected, the TCS may apply brake pressure to the 
spinning wheel(s) and/or reduce vehicle power to 
provide enhanced acceleration and stability. A 
feature of the TCS, Brake Limited Differential (BLD) 
functions similarly to a limited slip differential and 
controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one 
wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the 
other, the system will apply the brake of the 
spinning wheel. This will allow more vehicle torque 
to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. BLD 
may remain enabled even if TCS and the Electronic 
Stability Control (ESC) are in reduced modes.
WARNING!
There may be situations where the Hill Start 
Assist (HSA) will not activate and slight rolling 
may occur, such as on minor hills or with a 
loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer. HSA is 
not a substitute for active driving involvement. It 
is always the driver’s responsibility to be 
attentive to distance to other vehicles, people, 
and objects, and most importantly brake 
operation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle 
under all road conditions. Your complete 
attention is always required while driving to 
maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure to 
follow these warnings can result in a collision or 
serious personal injury.
WARNING!
If you use a trailer brake controller with your 
trailer, the trailer brakes may be activated and 
deactivated with the brake switch. If so, there 
may not be enough brake pressure to hold 
both the vehicle and the trailer on a hill when 
the brake pedal is released. In order to avoid 
rolling down an incline while resuming accel -
eration, manually activate the trailer brake or 
apply more vehicle brake pressure prior to 
releasing the brake pedal.
HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the 
parking brake fully when exiting your vehicle. 
Also, be certain to place the transmission in 
PARK.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in a 
collision or serious personal injury.
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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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3. Place the wrench on the jack screw and turn  clockwise until the jack head is properly 
engaged in the described location.  Do not 
raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is 
securely engaged.
4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw  clockwise, using the swivel wrench. Raise the 
vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface 
and enough clearance is obtained to install the 
compact spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides 
maximum stability.
5. Remove the wheel lug nuts, for vehicles with  wheel covers, remove the cover from the 
wheel by hand. Do not pry the wheel cover off. 
Then pull the wheel off the hub.
6. Install the inflatable spare on the vehicle,  located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle.
 Mounting Inflatable Spare Tire
NOTE:Do not install the wheel cover on the inflatable 
spare tire.7. Leave the vehicle on the jack and start 
inflating the inflatable spare after the tire has 
been mounted to the vehicle. Secure the 
wheel to the hub by tightening the nuts with 
the wrench. After inflation, once the vehicle is 
lowered you will have a second opportunity to 
“torque” the lug nuts  Ú page 377.
8. Inflate the tire to the prescribed pressure 60  psi (4.2 Bar) using the Portable Air Compressor  
Úpage 305 or Tire Service Kit if equipped  
Ú page 306.
9. Lower the vehicle once the inflatable Spare  has reached its pressure and the 
compressor-hose has been removed from the 
tire valve.
10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on  the wrench while at the end of the handle for 
increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a 
star pattern until each nut has been tightened 
twice  Ú page 377. If in doubt about the 
correct tightness, have them checked with a 
torque wrench by an authorized dealer or at a 
service station.
11. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can 
make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the 
jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle 
only enough to remove the tire.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the 
jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the 
vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this 
warning may result in serious injury.
CAUTION!
Be sure to mount the inflatable spare tire with 
the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could 
be damaged if the inflatable spare tire is 
mounted incorrectly.
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4. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone  shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. 
Lightly tighten all the lug nuts until the wheel 
sits flush onto the hub and there is no play. The 
nuts will have to be fully tightened once the 
vehicle is lowered. Tightening an improperly 
seated wheel under vehicle load can damage 
the threads, cause vibration, and undermine 
safety.
5. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the  jack handle counterclockwise.
6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on  the wrench while at the end of the handle for 
increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a 
star pattern until each nut has been tightened 
twice  Ú page 377. If in doubt about the 
correct tightness, have them checked with a 
torque wrench by an authorized dealer or at a 
service station.
7. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut  torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all 
lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.
PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR — 
I
F EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Portable Air 
Compressor. Use the Portable Air Compressor 
located in the side compartment of the cargo area 
to inflate the inflatable tire to 60 psi (4.2 Bar).
Portable Air Compressor
 Portable Air Compressor Usage With Inflatable 
Spare Tire
1. Remove the Portable Air Compressor from the 
storage location.
2. Raise the vehicle as described in 
the Jacking Instructions within this 
section.
3. Install the Inflatable Spare tire as 
described in the Jack Instructions 
section in this manual. Make sure 
that the valve stem is located near 
the ground, and then screw the air hose of the 
Portable Air Compressor to the valve stem.
4. Uncoil the power plug and connect 
it the vehicles 12 Volt power Outlet.
5. Always start the engine before 
turning ON the Portable Air 
Compressor.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the 
jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the 
vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this 
warning may result in serious injury.
1 — Power Plug
2 — Deflation Button
3 — Pressure Gauge
4 — Power Button
5 — Air Hose
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Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not 
require adjustment under normal operating 
conditions. Routine fluid level checks are not 
required; therefore the transmission has no 
dipstick. An authorized dealer can check your 
transmission fluid level using special service tools. 
If you notice fluid leakage or transmission 
malfunction, visit an authorized dealer 
immediately to have the transmission fluid level 
checked. Operating the vehicle with an improper 
fluid level can cause severe transmission damage.
Fluid And Filter Changes 
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid 
installed at the factory will provide satisfactory 
lubrication for the life of the vehicle.
Routine fluid and filter changes are not required. 
However, change the fluid and filter if the fluid 
becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the 
transmission is disassembled for any reason.
Selection Of Lubricant 
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid 
to ensure optimum transmission performance and 
life. Use only the manufacturer specified 
transmission fluid  Úpage 383. It is important to 
maintain the transmission fluid at the correct level 
using the recommended fluid.
NOTE:No chemical flushes should be used in any trans -
mission; only the approved lubricant should be 
used.
FUSES
General Information
CAUTION!
If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit an 
authorized dealer immediately. Severe 
transmission damage may occur. An authorized 
dealer has the proper tools to adjust the fluid 
level accurately.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the 
manufacturer recommended fluid may cause 
deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or 
torque converter shudder  Ú page 383.
WARNING!
When replacing a blown fuse, always use an 
appropriate replacement fuse with the same 
amp rating as the original fuse. Never replace 
a fuse with another fuse of higher amp rating. 
Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or 
any other material. Do not place a fuse inside 
a circuit breaker cavity or vice versa. Failure to 
use proper fuses may result in serious 
personal injury, fire and/or property damage.
Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the 
ignition is off and that all the other services 
are switched off and/or disengaged.
If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an 
authorized dealer.
If a general protection fuse for safety systems 
(air bag system, braking system), power unit 
systems (engine system, transmission 
system) or steering system blows, contact an 
authorized dealer.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
The VIN is on the left front corner of the instrument 
panel and is visible from outside of the vehicle 
through the windshield.
Vehicle Identification Number
NOTE:It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
BRAKE SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake 
systems. If either of the two hydraulic systems lose 
normal capability, the remaining system will still 
function. However, there will be some loss of 
overall braking effectiveness. You may notice 
increased pedal travel during application, greater 
pedal force required to slow or stop, and potential 
activation of the Brake Warning Light.
In the event power assist is lost for any reason (i.e., 
repeated brake applications with the engine off) 
the brakes will still function. However, the effort 
required to brake the vehicle will be much greater 
than that required with the power system 
operating.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to 
ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to the 
vehicle. Any time a wheel has been removed and 
reinstalled on the vehicle, the lug nuts/bolts 
should be torqued using a properly calibrated 
torque wrench using a six sided (hex) deep wall 
socket.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
**Use only authorized dealer recommended lug 
nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil 
before tightening.
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to 
mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or 
loose particles.
 Wheel Mounting Surface
Lug Nut/Bolt 
Torque **Lug Nut/
Bolt SizeLug Nut/Bolt 
Socket Size
100 Ft-Lb 
(135 N·m) M12 x 1.5 19 mm
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