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9-63
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 bright metal 
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 is difficult to see all the mud and dirt. 
It will do more harm than good to wet 
down the road grime 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.   

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B
Battery
 ........................................................................\
.........................................9-28
 Battery capacity label ........................................................................\
...............9-30
 Battery recharging ........................................................................\
.................... 9-30
 For best battery service ........................................................................\
............9-29
 Reset items ........................................................................\
............................... 9-31
Before driving
 ........................................................................\
................................ 6-4
 Before entering the vehicle ........................................................................\
........6-4
 Before starting ........................................................................\
............................ 6-4
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance 
Assist (BCA) 
 ..................................................7-25
 System malfunction and limitations ................................................................. 7-34
 System operation ........................................................................\
...................... 7-29
 System settings ........................................................................\
......................... 7-27
Blind-Spot 
View Monitor (BVM) 
 ...................................................................... 7-51
 System malfunction ........................................................................\
.................. 7-52
 System operation ........................................................................\
...................... 7-51
 System settings ........................................................................\
......................... 7-51
Brake fluid
 ........................................................................\
................................... 9-21
 Checking the brake fluid level ........................................................................\
.9-21
Braking system
 ........................................................................\
............................ 6-34
 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................................................................\
6-43
 Auto Hold (if equipped) ........................................................................\
........... 6-39
 Disc brakes wear indicator ........................................................................\
.......6-34
 Downhill Brake Control (DBC)  ......................................................................6-48
 Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)  .....................................................................6-35
 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...................................................................6-44
 Good braking practices ........................................................................\
............. 6-51
 Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)  ......................................................................6-48
 Power-assist brakes ........................................................................\
.................. 6-34
 Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)  ............................................................6-47
Bulb wattage
 ........................................................................\
.................................. 2-9   

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Dual clutch transmission........................................................................\
.............. 6-23
 Dual clutch transmission operation ..................................................................6-23
 Good driving practices  ........................................................................\
............ 6-33
 LCD display message (button type) .................................................................6-30
 Paddle shifter (Manual shifter mode) ...............................................................6-32
 Parking ........................................................................\
..................................... 6-30
E
Emer
gency commodity
 ........................................................................\
................ 8-32
 Fire extinguisher ........................................................................\
....................... 8-32
 First aid kit ........................................................................\
............................... 8-32
 Tire pressure gauge ........................................................................\
..................8-32
 Triangle reflector ........................................................................\
...................... 8-32
Emission control system
 ........................................................................\
.............. 9-69
 Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) .....................................................................9-72
Engine
 ........................................................................\
............................................ 2-8
Engine compartment
 ........................................................................\
...................... 2-7
Engine compartment
 ........................................................................\
...................... 9-3
Engine coolant /liquid-cooled intercooler coolant
 ............................................... 9-18
 Changing coolant ........................................................................\
...................... 9-20
 Checking the coolant level ........................................................................\
.......9-18
Engine number
 ........................................................................\
............................. 2-16
Engine oil
 ........................................................................\
..................................... 9-16
 Checking the engine oil and filter ....................................................................9-17
 Checking the engine oil level ........................................................................\
... 9-16
Engine Start/Stop button
 ........................................................................\
................ 6-9
 Engine Stop/Start button positions ...................................................................6-10
 Remote start ........................................................................\
.............................. 6-13
 Starting the engine ........................................................................\
....................6-1
1
 Turning of
f the engine
 ........................................................................\
.............. 6-12
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
 ...................................................... 9-14
 Fuel filter (for gasoline engine) ........................................................................\
 9-14
 Parking brake ........................................................................\
............................ 9-15
Exterior features
........................................................................\
........................... 5-67
 Fuel filler door ........................................................................\
.......................... 5-77
 Hood ........................................................................\
......................................... 5-67
 Liftgate ........................................................................\
.....................................5-68
 Power liftgate ........................................................................\
...........................5-70
 Smart liftgate ........................................................................\
............................ 5-75