
09
9-69
Bright-metal maintenance
• To remove road tar and insects, use
a tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
• To protect the surfaces of brightmetal
parts from corrosion, apply a coating
of wax or chrome preservative and rub
to a high luster.
• During winter weather or in coastal
areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or
preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound.
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may
collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, accelerated
rusting can occur on underbody parts
such as the fuel lines, frame, floor pan
and exhaust system, even though they
have been treated with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody
and wheel openings with lukewarm or
cold water once a month, after off-road
driving and at the end of each winter.
Pay special attention to these areas
because it will do more harm than good
if the road grime becomes wet without
removing it. The lower edges of doors,
rocker panels, and frame members have
drain holes that should not be allowed
to clog with dirt; trapped water in these
areas can cause rusting.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired, dry
the brakes by applying them lightly
while maintaining a slow forward
speed.
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with a
clear protective finish.
• Do not use abrasive cleaner, polishing
compound, solvent, or wire brushes
on aluminum wheels.
• Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
• Use only a mild soap or neutral
detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
water. Also, clean the wheels after
driving on salted roads.
• Do not wash the wheels with high-
speed car wash brushes.
• Do not use any cleaners containing
acid or alkaline detergents.

Maintenance
9-72
Interior Care
Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as
perfume and cosmetic oil, from
contacting the interior parts because
they may cause damage or discoloration.
If they do contact the interior parts,
wipe them off immediately. See the
instructions for the proper way to clean
vinyl.
NOTICE
• Never allow water or other liquids
to come in contact with electrical/
electronic components inside the
vehicle as this may damage them.
• When cleaning leather products
(steering wheel, seats etc.), use
neutral detergents or low alcohol
content solutions. If you use high
alcohol content solutions or acid/
alkaline detergents, the color of the
leather may fade or the surface may
get stripped off.
Cleaning the upholstery and interior
trim
Vinyl (if equipped)
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner.
Fabric (if equipped)
Remove dust and loose dirt from
fabric with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solution
recommended for upholstery or carpets.
Remove fresh spots immediately with
a fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do
not receive immediate attention, the
fabric can be stained and its color can be
affected. Also, its fire-resistant properties
can be reduced if the material is not
properly maintained.
NOTICE
Using anything but recommended
cleaners and procedures may affect the
fabric’s appearance and fire-resistant
properties.

Index
I-2
A
Active Sound Design
........................................................................\
...................6-56
Accessing Your Vehicle
........................................................................\
.................5-4
Immobilizer System
........................................................................\
................5-11
Smart Key ........................................................................\
.................................. 5-4
Air bag - Supplemental Restraint System
............................................................3-54
Additional Safety Precautions
........................................................................\
.3-76
Air Bag Warning Labels
........................................................................\
..........3-76
How Does the Air Bags System Operate? .......................................................3-60
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
..........................................................3-64
SRS Care
........................................................................\
.................................3-75
What to Expect After an Air Bag Inflates
.......................................................3-64
Where Are the Air Bags? ........................................................................\
......... 3-56
Why Didn’t My Air Bag Go Off in a Collision?
.............................................3-70
Air Cleaner ........................................................................\
................................... 9-22
Filter Replacement
........................................................................\
..................9-22
Air Conditioner Compressor Label
.....................................................................2-15
Air Conditioning System
........................................................................\
.............2-11
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
........................................................................\
..............6-40
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation
................................................................6-41
Emergency Precautions
........................................................................\
...........6-43
Appearance Care
........................................................................\
..........................9-66
Exterior Care
........................................................................\
...........................9-66
Interior Care
........................................................................\
............................9-72
Automatic Climate Control System
.....................................................................5-90
Automatic Temperature Control Mode
...........................................................5-93
Manual Temperature Control Mode
................................................................5-94
System Maintenance
........................................................................\
.............5-104
System Operation
........................................................................\
..................5-102
Automatic Transmission
........................................................................\
..............6-11
Automatic Transmission Operation ................................................................. 6-11
Good Driving Practices
........................................................................\
...........6-20
LCD Display Messages (Cluster) .................................................................... 6-17
Paddle Shifter (Manual Shift Mode)
...............................................................6-20

Index
I-8
In Case of an Emergency While Driving ...............................................................8-2
If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing .................................................8-2
If the Engine Stalls While Driving
....................................................................8-2
If You Have a Flat Tire While Driving
..............................................................8-3
Infotainment System
........................................................................\
..................5-128
Antenna
........................................................................\
.................................5-128
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
.................................................................5-130
Infotainment System
........................................................................\
.............5-129
Lexicon Premium Sound System
..................................................................5-130
Steering Wheel Remote Controls
..................................................................5-128
USB Port
........................................................................\
...............................5-128
Voice Recognition
........................................................................\
.................5-129
Instrument Cluster
........................................................................\
.........................4-4
Gauges and Meters
........................................................................\
....................4-5
Instrument Cluster Control
........................................................................\
........4-5
LCD Display Messages
........................................................................\
...........4-22
Transmission Shift Indicator
........................................................................\
...4-10
Warning and Indicator Lights
........................................................................\
..4-11
Instrument Panel Overview (I)
........................................................................\
......2-5
Instrument Panel Overview (II)
........................................................................\
.....2-6
Integrated Memory System ........................................................................\
.......... 5-35
Recalling Memory Positions
........................................................................\
...5-36
Resetting the System
........................................................................\
...............5-36
Seat Easy Access
........................................................................\
.....................5-37
Storing Memory Positions ........................................................................\
....... 5-35
Interior Features
........................................................................\
.........................5-114
AC Inverter ........................................................................\
............................ 5-118
Cargo Net Holder
........................................................................\
..................5-124
Cargo Security Screen
........................................................................\
...........5-125
Clock
........................................................................\
.....................................5-121
Coat Hook
........................................................................\
.............................5-121
Cup Holder
........................................................................\
............................5-114
Floor Mat Anchor(s)
........................................................................\
..............5-122
Power Outlet ........................................................................\
.......................... 5-116
Rear Mirror ........................................................................\
............................ 5-116
Rear Side Window Sunshades
.......................................................................5-123

Index
I-12
Seats ........................................................................\
...............................................3-3
Air Ventilation Seats
........................................................................\
...............3-29
Front Seats
........................................................................\
.................................3-8
Head Restraint
........................................................................\
.........................3-22
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
........................................................................\
....3-31
Rear Seats
........................................................................\
................................3-13
Safety Precautions
........................................................................\
.....................3-7
Seat Warmers
........................................................................\
...........................3-27
Semi Active Engine Mount
........................................................................\
..........6-56
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
........................................................................\
........7-69
System Display and Control ........................................................................\
.... 7-76
System Malfunction and Limitations
..............................................................7-81
System operation
........................................................................\
.....................7-75
System Settings
........................................................................\
.......................7-70
Smart Posture Care System
........................................................................\
.........5-38
Special Driving Conditions
........................................................................\
.........6-57
Driving at Night
........................................................................\
......................6-58
Driving in Flooded Areas
........................................................................\
........6-59
Driving in the Rain
........................................................................\
..................6-58
Hazardous Driving Conditions
........................................................................\
6-57
Highway Driving
........................................................................\
.....................6-59
Reducing the Risk of a Rollover
.....................................................................6-59
Rocking the Vehicle
........................................................................\
................6-57
Smooth Cornering
........................................................................\
...................6-57
Steering Wheel
........................................................................\
.............................5-39
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
........................................................................\
5-39
Heated Steering Wheel
........................................................................\
............5-42
Horn ........................................................................\
......................................... 5-41
Tilt / Telescopic Steering
........................................................................\
.........5-40
Storage Compartment
........................................................................\
................5-112
Center Console Storage
........................................................................\
.........5-112
Glove Box
........................................................................\
.............................5-112
Storage Tray (7-seater)
........................................................................\
..........5-113
Sunglass Holder
........................................................................\
....................5-113
Surround View Monitor (SVM)
........................................................................\
7-112
System Malfunction and Limitations
............................................................7-114
System Operation
........................................................................\
..................7-114
System Settings
........................................................................\
.....................7-113

I
I-13
T
Theft-Alarm System
........................................................................\
....................5-34
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
............................................................8-8
Changing a Tire with TPMS
........................................................................\
...8-11
Check Tire Pressure ........................................................................\
................... 8-8
Low Tire Pressure Position and Tire Pressure Telltale
....................................8-10
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
...................................................................8-10
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
......................................................................8-9
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator
.................8-11
Tires and Wheels
........................................................................\
.........................2-10
Tires and Wheels
........................................................................\
.........................9-30
All Season Tires
........................................................................\
......................9-41
Check Tire Inflation Pressure
........................................................................\
..9-31
Low Aspect Ratio Tires
........................................................................\
...........9-43
Radial-Ply Tires
........................................................................\
.......................9-42
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures
..................................................9-30
Snow Tires
........................................................................\
...............................9-42
Summer Tires
........................................................................\
..........................9-41
Tire Care
........................................................................\
..................................9-30
Tire Maintenance
........................................................................\
.....................9-34
Tire Replacement
........................................................................\
....................9-33
Tire Rotation
........................................................................\
...........................9-32
Tire Sidewall Labeling
........................................................................\
............9-35
Tire Terminology and Definitions
...................................................................9-38
Tire Traction
........................................................................\
............................9-34
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
................................................................9-33
Wheel Replacement
........................................................................\
................9-34
Tire Specification and Pressure Label
.................................................................2-14
Towing
........................................................................\
.........................................8-27
Emergency Towing ........................................................................\
.................. 8-29
Removable Towing Hook........................................................................\
........ 8-28
Towing Service
........................................................................\
........................8-27
Trailer Towing
........................................................................\
.............................6-64
Driving with a Trailer
........................................................................\
..............6-67
If You Decide to Pull a Trailer?
.......................................................................6-64
Maintenance When Towing a Trailer
..............................................................6-70
Trailer Towing Equipment
........................................................................\
......6-66