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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY269
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NOTE:Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released,
and remains released, while being towed.
Vehicle Recovery Tow Points
Your vehicle is equipped with Vehicle Recovery
Points that can be used to recover a disabled
vehicle, located on the underbody of the vehicle.
NOTE:
Ensure that the towing service tow hooks are
properly seated and secured in the attachment
points.
This recovery tow feature should be used by a
trained professional only.
Use approved receptacle location to free the
disabled vehicle from its environment.
Front Recovery Points

If you must use the accessories (wipers,
defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN mode, not the ACC mode.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
CAUTION!
Recovery feature:
Is to be used by a professional ONLY.
Is used only to provide recovery of the vehicle.
Is NOT to be used to recover secondary
vehicle.
Is NOT to be used for transporting the vehicle
over the road, i.e. “Flat Towing”.
Is to be used by a professional ONLY.
Is used only to provide recovery of the vehicle.
Is NOT to be used to recover secondary
vehicle.
Is NOT to be used for transporting the vehicle
over the road, i.e. “Flat Towing”.
Recovery load should:
Be applied at constant speed.
Be applied parallel to the center line of the
length of the vehicle.
Not be an abrupt acceleration.
Be applied at constant speed.
Be applied parallel to the center line of the
length of the vehicle.
Not be an abrupt acceleration.
CAUTION!
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270IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
NOTE:The Safehold feature will engage the Electric Park
Brake whenever the driver's door is opened (if the
ignition is ON, transmission is not in PARK, and
brake pedal is released). If you are towing this
vehicle with the ignition in the ON/RUN mode, you
must manually disable the Electric Park Brake
each time the driver's door is opened, by pressing
the brake pedal and then releasing the EPB.
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle's battery
is discharged, detailed instructions on shifting the
transmission out of PARK in order to move the
vehicle
Úpage 266.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced
Accident Response System.
This feature is a communication network that
takes effect in the event of an impact
Úpage 223.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to
record data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed under certain crash
or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle
Úpage 224.
CAUTION!
Do not use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck,
do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may
result from improper towing.
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is
released, and remains released, while being
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286SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic
converter will not require maintenance. However, it
is important to keep the engine properly tuned to
ensure proper catalyst operation and prevent
possible catalyst damage.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being
assessed against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly
malfunctioning engine operation, a scorching odor
may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst
overheating. If this occurs, stop the vehicle, turn off
the engine and allow it to cool. Service, including a
tune-up to the manufacturer specifications, should
be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter
damage:
Do not interrupt the ignition when the transmis -
sion is in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
Do not try to start the vehicle by pushing or
towing the vehicle.
Do not idle the engine with any ignition compo -
nents disconnected or removed, such as when
diagnostic testing, or for prolonged periods
during very rough idle or malfunctioning oper -
ating conditions.
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection
every 12 months (before the onset of freezing
weather, where applicable). If the engine coolant is
dirty, the system should be drained, flushed, and
refilled with fresh Organic Additive Technology
(OAT) coolant (conforming to MS.90032) by an authorized dealer. Check the front of the A/C
condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves,
etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a
garden hose vertically down the face of the
condenser.
Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle
rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the
connection at the coolant recovery bottle and
radiator. Inspect the entire system for leaks. DO
NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP
WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
NOTE:Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant
properly. Failure to fill these systems properly
could lead to severe internal engine damage. If any
coolant is needed to be added to the system
please contact an authorized dealer.
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty
or contains visible sediment, have an authorized
dealer clean and flush with Organic Additive
Technology (OAT) coolant (conforming to
MS.90032).
For the proper maintenance intervals
Úpage 272.
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 open a
cooling system pressure cap when the radi
-
ator or coolant bottle is hot.
Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry away
from the radiator cooling fan when the hood is
raised. The fan starts automatically and may
start at any time, whether the engine is
running or not.
When working near the radiator cooling fan,
disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the igni -
tion to the OFF mode. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the igni -
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306SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
NOTE:The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on
the driver’s side B-pillar or the rear edge of the
driver's side door.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including
the spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and
inflate to the recommended pressure for your
vehicle.

Example Tire Placard Location (Door) Example Tire Placard Location (B-pillar)

Tire And Loading Information Placard

Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about
the:

1. Number of people that can be carried in the
vehicle.

2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not
exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your
vehicle. You will not exceed the tire's load carrying
capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions,
tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified
on the Tire and Loading Information placard in this
manual
Úpage 129.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross
axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded.
For further information on GAWRs, vehicle loading,
and trailer towing,
Úpage 129.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE307
To determine the maximum loading conditions of
your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on the Tire and Loading
Information placard. The combined weight of
occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue
weight (if applicable) should never exceed the
weight referenced here.
Steps For Determining Correct Load
Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs. (4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and
there will be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 295 kg (635-340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as
shown in step 4.
NOTE:
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
The following table shows examples on how to
calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing
capacities of your vehicle with varying seating
configurations and number and size of occu
-
pants. This table is for illustration purposes only
and may not be accurate for the seating and
load carry capacity of your vehicle.
For the following example, the combined weight
of occupants and cargo should never exceed
865 lbs (392 kg).
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE313
TIRE TYPES
All Season Tires — If Equipped
All season tires provide traction for all seasons
(Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter). Traction
levels may vary between different all season tires.
All season tires can be identified by the M+S, M&S,
M/S or MS designation on the tire sidewall. Use all
season tires only in sets of four; failure to do so
may adversely affect the safety and handling of
your vehicle.
Summer Or Three Season Tires —
If Equipped
Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry
conditions, and are not intended to be driven in
snow or on ice. If your vehicle is equipped with
Summer tires, be aware these tires are not
designed for Winter or cold driving conditions.
Install Winter tires on your vehicle when ambient
temperatures are less than 40°F (5°C) or if roads
are covered with ice or snow. For more
information, contact an authorized dealer. Summer tires do not contain the all season
designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on the
tire sidewall. Use Summer tires only in sets of four;
failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and
handling of your vehicle.
Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of snow
tires during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified
by a “mountain/snowflake” symbol on the tire
sidewall.
If you need snow tires, select tires
equivalent in size and type to the original
equipment tires. Use snow tires only in
sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling of your
vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than
what was originally equipped with your vehicle and
should not be operated at sustained speeds over
75 mph (120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph
(120 km/h) refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe
operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation
pressures.
While studded tires improve performance on ice,
skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces
may be poorer than that of non-studded tires.
Some states prohibit studded tires; therefore, local
laws should be checked before using these tire
types.
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead
of a spare tire Úpage 257.
For restrictions when towing with a spare tire
designated for temporary emergency use
Úpage 135.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different
size may result in false speedometer and
odometer readings.
WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions.
You could lose vehicle control, resulting in
severe injury or death. Driving too fast for
conditions also creates the possibility of loss of
vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do
not take your vehicle through an automatic car
wash with a compact or limited use temporary
spare installed. Damage to the vehicle may
result.
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Cruise Light
................................................... 103Customer Assistance..................................... 328Cybersecurity................................................. 141
D
Daytime Running Lights................................... 53Dealer Service............................................... 277Defroster, Windshield.................................... 242De-Icer, Remote Start...................................... 19Delay (Intermittent) Wipers.............................. 57Deleting A Phone........................................... 175Diagnostic System, Onboard......................... 104Dimmer Switch Headlight..................................................... 53DipsticksOil (Engine)................................................ 276Disable Vehicle Towing.................................. 268Disc Drive...................................................... 168Disconnecting................................................ 175DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 288Disturb........................................................... 177Door Ajar................................................... 98, 99Door Ajar Light.......................................... 98, 99Drag & Drop................................................... 158Driver Memory Presets.................................. 166Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 28DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
........................ 140
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 187Anti-Lock Brake System............................ 186Traction Control System........................... 191Electric Parking Brake................................... 111Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 49Electronic Stability Control (ESC).................. 188Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light......... 98Emergency Braking....................................... 198Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 264Emergency, In Case OfHazard Warning Flasher........................... 245Jacking............................................ 249, 251Jump Starting........................................... 262Overheating.............................................. 265Towing...................................................... 268Emission Control System Maintenance........ 105Engine........................................................... 275Air Cleaner................................................ 278Block Heater............................................. 110Break-In Recommendations..................... 110Checking Oil Level.................................... 276Compartment........................................... 275Compartment Identification...................... 275Coolant (Antifreeze).................................. 326Cooling..................................................... 286Exhaust Gas Caution................................ 244Fails To Start............................................ 109Flooded, Starting...................................... 109Fuel Requirements................................... 323
Oil.................................................... 277, 326Oil Filler Cap............................................. 275Oil Filter.................................................... 278Oil Selection..................................... 277, 326Oil Synthetic.............................................. 278Overheating.............................................. 265Starting..................................................... 106Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 223, 270Ethanol.......................................................... 324Exhaust Gas Cautions................................... 244Exhaust System................................... 244, 285Exterior Lighting..................................... 53, 301Exterior Lights...................... 53, 243, 299, 301
F
FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 278Air Conditioning................................. 70, 280Engine Oil........................................ 278, 326Engine Oil Disposal................................... 278FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 245Turn Signals..................... 53, 103, 243, 301Flash-To-Pass............................................ 53, 54Flat Tire Changing.......................249, 301, 313Flat Tire Stowage........................ 256, 301, 313Flooded Engine Starting................................ 109Fluid Capacities............................................ 326Fluid Leaks.................................................... 243

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Fluid Level Checks Brake
........................................................ 289Engine Oil.................................................. 276Fluid, Brake................................................... 327Fog Lights................................................. 53, 54Fold In Floor (Stow ‘n Go) Seating.................... 37Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 28Forward Collision Warning............................. 196Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 267Front Position Light........................................ 301Fuel............................................................... 323Additives................................................... 325Clean Air.................................................... 324Ethanol...................................................... 324Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................................... 129Gasoline.................................................... 323Materials Added........................................ 325Methanol................................................... 324Octane Rating................................. 323, 326Requirements........................................... 323Specifications............................................ 326Tank Capacity............................................ 326Fuses............................................................. 290
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).................... 50Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............................... 129Gasoline, (Fuel)............................................. 323Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 324Gasoline, Reformulated................................. 324
Gear Ranges................................................. 115Glass Cleaning.............................................. 321Gross Axle Weight Rating.............................. 131Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................... 131GVWR............................................................ 129
H
HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising,Or Shallow Standing Water
.................. 140Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 245Head Restraints............................................... 43Headlights....................................................... 53Cleaning................................................... 319High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......... 53Lights On Reminder.............................. 53, 54Passing................................................. 53, 54Switch.......................................................... 53Time Delay................................................... 53Heated Mirrors................................................. 48Heated Seats................................................... 43Heater, Engine Block.................................... 110Hill Start Assist.............................................. 190HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 132HomeLink (Garage Door Opener)..................... 50Hood Prop........................................................ 80Hood Release.................................................. 80Hook, Coat....................................................... 74
I
Ignition.............................................................15Switch..........................................................15Inside Rearview Mirror........................... 48, 245Instrument Cluster...........................................88Descriptions.............................................. 103Display.........................................................88Display Controls...........................................89KeySense Message.....................................90Menu Items.................................................91Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 321Interior And Instrument Lights.........................55Interior Appearance Care.............................. 320Interior Lights...................................................55Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)..................57Introduction....................................................... 7
J
Jack Location................................................ 250Jack Operation.............................................. 249Jump Starting................................................ 262
K
Key Fob............................................................12Arm The System...........................................19Disarm The Alarm........................................19Programming Additional Key Fobs...............14Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)....................................13
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