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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 516
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..517
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 518
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 519
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 524
Opening the Hood ........................... 525
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 526
Oil Check ......................................... 527
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 528
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...529
Engine Coolant ................................ 531
Transmission Fluid ............................ 533
Brake Fluid ....................................... 534
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 534
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 535
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 540
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 542
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 543
Tire Labeling .................................... 543
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ..545Wear Indicators................................ 547 Tire Service Life ................................ 547
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 548
Tire Rotation .................................... 549
Winter Tires ..................................... 550
Battery ............................................... 551
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 552
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 554Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 555
Exterior Care.................................... 558
Accessories and Modifications ........ 561
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.1Adding Engine Oil
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil may result in leaks and
engine damage.
If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment componentsM
Engine Oil Fill Cap
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Index
Blind spot information System................ 445
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 208, 267
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 345, 374
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 68
Brake System ............................................. 499
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 501
Brake Assist System ................................. 502
Fluid ........................................................ 534
Foot Brake ............................................... 500
Indicator ............................................ 72, 598
Parking Brake .......................................... 499
Brake System (Amber) Indicator .................................................... 72
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 152
Built-in Key ................................................ 113
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 535
Back-Up Light .......................................... 538
Fog Lights ................................................ 535
Front Turn Signal, Parking/Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights.... 535
Headlights ............................................... 535
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 539
Rear License Plate Light............................ 539
Rear Turn Signal Light .............................. 536
Taillights, Brake and Rear Side Marker
Lights..................................................... 536
Bulb Specifications .................................... 606
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 69 Carrying Cargo
................................. 427, 429
CD Player ........................................... 196, 239
Center Pocket ........................................... 171
Certification Label .................................... 608
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 535
Charging System Indicator ................. 74, 596
Child Safety ................................................. 56
Childproof Door Locks............................. 126
Child Seat .................................................... 56
Booster Seats ............................................ 68
Child Seat for Infants................................. 58
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 59
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 63
Larger Children ......................................... 67
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 58
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 60
Using a Tether ........................................... 65
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 126
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 558
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 555
Client Service Information ....................... 617
Climate Control System ............................ 175
Changing the Mode ................................ 175
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 176
Maintenance ........................................... 554
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 175
Sensors ................................................... 178
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 175
Clock .......................................................... 110 CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 455
Coat Hook ................................................ 173
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 455
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 580, 607
Compass ...................................................... 97
Console Compartment ............................. 170
Controls .................................................... 109
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 531
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 532
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 531
Overheating ............................................ 594
Creeping ................................................... 438
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 505
Cup Holders .............................................. 172
Customized Features ................. 99, 310, 316
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 146
Dead Battery ............................................ 590
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 176
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 609
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 143
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 156
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 527
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 142
Door Mirrors ............................................. 157
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Index
Doors........................................................ 112
Auto Door Locking.................................. 127
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 127
Door Open Indicator ................................. 33
Door Open Message ................................. 87
Keys........................................................ 112
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .................................................... 124
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................. 115
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 122
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 545
Driving ...................................................... 425
Braking ................................................... 499
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 438
Shifting Gear .......................................... 439
Starting the Engine ................................. 432
Driving Position Memory System ............ 154
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 438
Creeping................................................. 438
Fluid ............................................... 533, 607
Kickdown ............................................... 438
Operating the Shift Lever .................. 20, 439
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 593
Shifting ................................................... 439
E
Elapsed Time .............................................. 97
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator ........................................... 76, 598 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............. 443
Emergency ................................................ 603
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 611
Engine ....................................................... 608
Coolant ................................................... 531
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 590
Oil ........................................................... 526
Remote Engine Start ................................ 434
Starting ................................................... 432
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 139
Engine Coolant ......................................... 531
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 532
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 531
Overheating ............................................ 594
Temperature Gauge .................................. 92
Engine Oil ................................................. 526
Adding .................................................... 528
Checking ................................................. 527
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 520
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 73, 596
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 526
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 139
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 76, 598
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 69
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 558
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 157F
Features..................................................... 179 Filters
Oil ........................................................... 529
Flat Tire ..................................................... 565
Floor Mats ................................................. 556
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 534
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 533
Engine Coolant ....................................... 531
Windshield Washer ................................. 534
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 78
Folding Down the Rear Seat .................... 166
Foot Brake ................................................ 500
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 44
Front Seats ................................................ 158
Adjusting ................................................ 158
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 496
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 510
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 513
Gauge ....................................................... 92
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 97
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 75
Range ....................................................... 97
Recommendation .................................... 510
Refueling................................................. 510
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 513
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 21, 511
Message.................................................. 597
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 511
Fuses .......................................................... 600
Inspecting and Changing......................... 602
Locations......................................... 600, 601
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Index
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Maintenance............................................. 515
Battery..................................................... 551
Brake Fluid............................................... 534
Cleaning .................................................. 555
Climate Control System ........................... 554
Coolant ................................................... 531
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 519
Oil ........................................................... 527
Precautions .............................................. 516
Radiator................................................... 532
Remote Transmitter ................................. 552
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 535
Safety ...................................................... 517
Service Items............................................ 522
Tires ........................................................ 542
Transmission Fluid.................................... 533
Under the Hood....................................... 524
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 74, 597
Map Lights ................................................ 169
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 429
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 92
Mirrors ....................................................... 156
Adjusting ................................................. 156
Door ........................................................ 157
Exterior .................................................... 157
Interior Rearview...................................... 156
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 561
Moonroof .................................................. 138
MP3 .................................... 196, 205, 239, 264
Multi-Information Display .......................... 93Multi-View Rear Camera
.......................... 508
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 608
O
Odometer................................................... 96
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 526
Adding .................................................... 528
Checking................................................. 527
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 520
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 73, 596
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 526
Viscosity .................................................. 526
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 211
Open Source Licenses ............................... 308
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 525
Moonroof ............................................... 138
Power Windows ...................................... 135
Trunk ...................................................... 128
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 139
Outside Temperature ................................. 96
Adjusting .................................................. 96
Overheating .............................................. 594
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ............ 20Pandora®
......................................... 202, 262
Panic Mode ............................................... 134
Parking ..................................................... 503
Parking Brake ........................................... 499
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ........................................... 72, 598
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 53
Passing Indicators ..................................... 143
Power Windows ....................................... 135
Precautions While Driving ....................... 437
Rain ........................................................ 437
Pregnant Women ....................................... 39
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 565
R
Radar Sensor............................................ 498
Radiator .................................................... 532
Radio (AM/FM) ................................. 194, 225
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 228
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 195, 226
Range .......................................................... 97
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 195, 226
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 611
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 153
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ....................... 166
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 156
Refueling .................................................. 510
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 92
Gasoline ......................................... 510, 606
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Index
Tires........................................................... 542
Air Pressure ..................................... 543, 607
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 542
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 565
Inspection ................................................ 542
Labeling................................................... 543
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 565
Regulations.............................................. 545
Rotation .................................................. 549
Spare Tire ................................................ 607
Summer................................................... 550
Temporary Tire Repair Kit......................... 566
Tire Chains .............................................. 550
Wear Indicators ....................................... 547
Winter ..................................................... 550
Tools .......................................................... 564
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 431
Towing Behind a Motorhome ................. 431
Emergency............................................... 603
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 448
Transmission .............................................. 439
Automatic ............................................... 439
Fluid ........................................................ 533
Gear Position Indicator............................... 73
Number ................................................... 608
Sequential Mode ..................................... 441
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................... 440
Trip Meter ................................................... 96
Troubleshooting ....................................... 563
Blown Fuse ...................................... 600, 601 Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 26
Emergency Towing .................................. 603
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 587
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 565
Noise When Braking .................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 594
Premium Gasoline ........................... 510, 606
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 565
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 25, 126
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 593
Warning Indicators .................................... 72
Trunk ......................................................... 128
Lid........................................................... 128
Light Bulb................................................ 606
Open Message .......................................... 87
Turn Signals .............................................. 142
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 78
Turn-by-Turn Directions ............................. 97
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 123, 434
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Unlocking the Doors................................ 115
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................. 14, 124
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 180, 181
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 295
USB Port .................................................... 182
Using the Keyless Access System ............. 115
V
Vanity Mirrors.............................................. 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 608
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA® ).............. 443
Off Button .............................................. 444
Off Indicator ............................................. 77
System Indicator ....................................... 76
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 526, 607
Voice Control Operation ......................... 222
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 223
Voice Recognition ................................... 222
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM).............. 443
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 218
Wallpaper Setup ...................................... 190
Warning and Information Messages ........ 85
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 596
Warning Labels .......................................... 70
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 613
Watts ........................................................ 606
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 547
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 583
Window Washers ..................................... 150
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 534
Switch .................................................... 150
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 135
Windshield ............................................... 150
Cleaning ................................................. 559
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