GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Extended idling at high
engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire or other
damage. WARNING:
Do not park, idle or drive
your vehicle on dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats
up the engine compartment and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire. WARNING:
Do not start the engine
in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start the
engine. WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result
in entry of harmful and potentially lethal
fumes into the passenger compartment. If
you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle inspected
immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.
If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for approximately 5 mi (8 km)
after you reconnect it. This is because the
engine management system must realign
itself with the engine. You can disregard any
unusual driving characteristics during this
period.
The powertrain control system meets all
Canadian interference-causing equipment
standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field or radio noise.
When you start the engine, avoid pressing
the accelerator pedal before and during
operation. Only use the accelerator pedal
when you have difficulty starting the engine. KEYLESS STARTING
Note:
The system may not function if the
passive key is close to metal objects or
electronic devices, for example keys or a
cell phone.
Note: A valid passive key must be located
inside your vehicle to switch the power on
and start your vehicle.
Note: A light on the button illuminates when
the ignition is on and when your vehicle
starts.
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Press the push button ignition switch once
without your foot on the brake pedal. It is on
the instrument panel near the steering wheel.
All electrical circuits and accessories are
operational and the warning lamps and
indicators illuminate.
Press the push button ignition switch again
without your foot on the brake pedal to
switch the ignition off.
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE
When you start the engine, the idle speed
increases.
This helps to warm up the engine. If the
engine idle speed does not slow down
automatically, have your vehicle checked by
an authorized dealer.
Note:
You can crank the engine for a total
of 60 seconds without the engine starting
before the starting system temporarily
disables. The 60 seconds does not have to
be all at once. For example, if you crank the
engine three times for 20 seconds each time,
without the engine starting, you reached the
60-second time limit. You cannot attempt
to start the engine for at least 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, you are limited to a
15-second engine cranking time. You need
to wait 60 minutes before you can crank the
engine for 60 seconds again.
Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
• Make sure all occupants have fastened
their seatbelts.
• Make sure the headlamps and electrical
accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the transmission is in park (P).
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note: You must have your intelligent access
key in your vehicle to shift the transmission
out of park (P). 1. Fully depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the push button ignition switch.
The system does not function if:
•
The passive key frequencies are jammed.
• The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, do the
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1. Open the floor console storage
compartment lid.
2. Insert the passive key into the backup slot.
3. With the passive key in this position, you
can use the push button ignition switch
to switch the ignition on and start your
vehicle.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you to restart
your vehicle within 20 seconds of switching
it off, even if it does not detect a valid
passive key.
Within 20 seconds of switching the engine
off, press the brake pedal and press the push
button ignition switch. After 20 seconds, you
can no longer start your vehicle if it does not
detect a valid passive key. Once your vehicle starts, it remains running
until you press the push button ignition
switch, even if your vehicle does not detect
a valid passive key. If you open and close a
door while your vehicle is running, the
system searches for a valid passive key. You
cannot start your vehicle if the system does
not detect a valid passive key within 20
seconds.
Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after three
attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow this
procedure:
1. Fully depress the brake pedal.
2. Shift into park (P).
3. Fully press the accelerator pedal and
hold it there.
4. Start the engine. Automatic Engine Shutdown
For vehicles with a keyless ignition, this
automatically shuts down your vehicle if it
has been idling for an extended period. The
ignition also turns off to save battery power.
Before your vehicle shuts down, a message
appears in the information display showing
a timer counting down. If you do not
intervene within 30 seconds, your vehicle
shuts down. Another message appears in
the information display to inform you that
your vehicle has shut down to save fuel.
Start your vehicle as normal.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
Note:
You cannot permanently switch off
the automatic shutdown. When you switch
it off temporarily, it turns on at the next
ignition cycle.
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AUTO-START-STOP
The system helps reduce fuel consumption
by automatically stopping and restarting the
engine when your vehicle has stopped. The
engine restarts automatically when you
release the brake pedal.
In some situations, your vehicle may restart
automatically, for example:
•
To maintain interior comfort.
• To recharge the battery.
Note: Power assist steering turns off when
the engine is off.
Note: If your vehicle is flex fuel capable,
Auto-Start-Stop is inhibited for a short time
after a refuel event when the system is
verifying the fuel type being used. WARNING: Always fully apply the
parking brake. Make sure you shift into
park (P) for vehicles with an automatic
transmission. Switch the ignition off and
remove the key whenever you leave your
vehicle. WARNING: Before opening the hood
or performing any maintenance, fully apply
the parking brake, shift into park (P) or
neutral (N) and switch the ignition off. WARNING: Always switch the ignition
off before leaving the vehicle. If the ignition
is switched on an automatic restart may
occur at any time. WARNING:
The system may require
the engine to automatically restart when
the auto-start-stop indicator illuminates
green or flashes amber. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury.
The Auto-Start-Stop system status is
available at a glance within the information
display.
See Information Displays (page
134).
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop
The system automatically enables every time
you start your vehicle if: •
You do not press the Auto-Start-Stop
button (not illuminated).
• Your vehicle exceeds an initial speed of
3 mph (5 km/h)
after you have initially
started your vehicle.
• You have stopped your vehicle.
• Your foot is on the brake pedal.
• The transmission is in drive.
• Not in Excite mode (enable by pressing
the Auto-Start-Stop button).
• The driver door is closed.
• There is adequate brake vacuum.
• The interior compartment has cooled or
warmed to an acceptable level.
• The front windshield defroster is off.
• You have not turned the steering wheel
rapidly or you do not have it at a sharp
angle.
• The vehicle is not on a steep road grade.
• The battery is within optimal operating
conditions, (with the battery state of
charge and temperature in range).
• The engine coolant is at operating
temperature.
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If the service engine soon indicator remains
on, have your vehicle serviced at the first
available opportunity. Although some
malfunctions detected by the OBD-II may not
have symptoms that are apparent, continued
driving with the service engine soon indicator
on can result in increased emissions, lower
fuel economy, reduced engine and
transmission smoothness and lead to more
costly repairs.
Readiness for Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) Testing
Some state and provincial and local
governments may have
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs to
inspect the emission control equipment on
your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection
could prevent you from getting a vehicle
registration.
If the service engine soon indicator
is on or the bulb does not work,
your vehicle may need service.
See On-Board Diagnostics. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test if the
service engine soon indicator is on or not
working properly (bulb is burned out), or if
the OBD-II system has determined that some
of the emission control systems have not
been properly checked. In this case, the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing.
If the vehicle
’s engine or transmission has
just been serviced, or the battery has
recently run down or been replaced, the
OBD-II system may indicate that the vehicle
is not ready for I/M testing. To determine if
the vehicle is ready for I/M testing, turn the
ignition key to the on position for 15 seconds
without cranking the engine. If the service
engine soon indicator blinks eight times, it
means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M
testing; if the service engine soon indicator
stays on solid, it means that your vehicle is
ready for I/M testing.
The OBD-II system checks the emission
control system during normal driving. A
complete check may take several days.
If the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, you
can perform the following driving cycle
consisting of mixed city and highway driving: 1. 15 minutes of steady driving on an
expressway or highway followed by 20
minutes of stop-and-go driving with at
least four 30-second idle periods.
2. Allow your vehicle to sit for at least eight
hours with the ignition off. Then, start the
vehicle and complete the above driving
cycle. The vehicle must warm up to its
normal operating temperature. Once
started, do not turn off the vehicle until
the above driving cycle is complete.
If the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing,
you need to repeat the above driving cycle.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING: Always fully apply the
parking brake and make sure you shift into
park (P). Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death. WARNING:
Do not use tow/haul
when the road surface is slippery. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle. WARNING:
When your vehicle is
stationary, keep the brake pedal fully
pressed when shifting gears. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury, death or property damage.
Note: You may not be able to shift out of
park (P) unless the intelligent access key is
inside your vehicle. Understanding the Shift Positions of
your Automatic Transmission
Putting your vehicle in or out of gear:
1. Fully press down on the brake pedal.
2. Press the desired gear on the
transmission selector.
3. When you finish driving, come to a complete stop.
4. Press the park (P) button on the transmission selector.
The instrument cluster displays the current
gear. Park (P)
With the transmission in park (P), your vehicle
locks the transmission and prevents the
wheels from turning. Always come to a
complete stop before putting your vehicle
into and out of park (P). An audible tone
sounds once you select park (P).
When the ignition is off, your vehicle
automatically shifts into park (P). If the ignition
is off when the vehicle is moving, it first shifts
into neutral (N) until the vehicle stops, and
then shift into park (P) automatically.
The electric parking brake may apply when
you shift to park (P) without the brake pedal
fully pressed. The electric parking brake
applies when you shift to park (P) on large
slopes. The electric parking brake releases
with the drive away release function or
manually as described in the Releasing the
Electric Parking Brake section.
See Electric
Parking Brake (page 242).
Automatic Return to Park
Note: This feature does not operate when
your vehicle is in Stay in Neutral mode or
neutral tow.
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Note:
This only functions if your 12 volt
battery has power and the starter can spin
the engine. If vehicle battery voltage is not
sufficient, you may require an external 12
volt power source such as jumper cables,
battery charger or jump pack for this feature
to function.
Note: Once in this mode, maintain sufficient
battery voltage or your vehicle returns to
park. WARNING: When doing this
procedure, you need to take the
transmission out of park (P) which means
your vehicle can roll freely. To avoid
unwanted vehicle movement, always fully
apply the parking brake prior to doing this
procedure. Use wheels chocks if
appropriate.
1. Do not press the brake pedal. Press the Start/Stop button.
2. Fully press down on the brake pedal. Keep the brakes applied through step 7.
3. Press the accelerator pedal to the floor and hold through step 7. 4. Press the neutral (N) button on the
transmission selector.
5. Press the neutral (N) button again to enter Stay in Neutral mode.
6. Press and release the push to start button, the transmission needs a
minimum of 2 seconds to exit park.
7. When neutral (N) displays, you can release the brake and accelerator pedals.
To exit Stay in Neutral mode, select a
different gear.
A message appears in your information
display screen when your vehicle has
entered Stay in Neutral mode.
Drive (D)
Drive (D) is the normal driving position for
the best fuel economy. The overdrive
function allows automatic upshifts and
downshifts through gears one through ten. Adaptive Tow/Haul Mode WARNING:
Do not use tow/haul
when the road surface is slippery. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle.
Adaptive tow/haul has two modes, automatic
that is enabled by default and off.
To turn adaptive tow/haul off or on, use the
information display controls.
See General
Information (page 134). The indicator light
illuminates in the instrument cluster.
Key adaptive tow/haul features:
• The system remains in the same mode,
even after a key cycle.
• Is only available in normal drive modes
(Normal 2H and Normal 4A).
The adaptive tow/haul feature improves
transmission operation when towing a trailer
or a heavy load. All transmission gear ranges
are available when using adaptive tow/haul.
For information on towing.
See Towing (page
315).
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LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (IF
EQUIPPED)
The Electronic Limited Slip Differential (eLSD)
system directs torque, enabling the vehicle
to drive over terrain and road conditions that
a conventional axle cannot. The system is
active at all times and requires no input from
the driver.
Note: If your vehicle is not at optimal
operating conditions or a system fault is
present, a warning may be displayed in the
instrument cluster. Depending on the
warning, your vehicle may need to be
serviced. You can find more information
regarding the system information messages
in the Information Displays chapter.
See
Information Messages (page 139).
Spare Tire
If your vehicle has an Electronic Limited Slip
Differential, do not use a spare tire of a
different size than the tire provided. If a spare
tire is installed, a message may appear,
indicating the system has disabled
automatically or reduced function to prevent system overheat and damage. It is
recommended to reinstall the repaired or
replaced road tire as soon as possible. When
the road tire is replaced, the system will
resume normal operation on the next key
cycle.
Trailer Towing
The Electronic Limited Slip Differential
enhances vehicle stability during trailer tow
operation. During high demand trailering
events, such as steep slopes, high speeds
or with a spare tire, the system may provide
a warning in the instrument cluster and
reduce function or enter a temporarily
disabled state. To resume normal function,
stop the vehicle in a safe location and allow
the unit to adequately cool. Once the system
has reached normal operating temperatures,
system function will be restored and the
Electronic Limited Slip Differential Restored
message will be displayed.
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