647
Index
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 199
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 635
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 150
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 165
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 537
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 149
Door Mirrors ............................................. 166
Doors ........................................................ 120
Auto Door Locking.................................. 135
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 135
Door Open Indicator ................................. 35
Keys........................................................ 120
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 15, 132
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................. 123
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 130
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 558
Driver Attention Monitor ........................ 108
Driving ...................................................... 367
Automatic Transmission .......................... 381
Braking ................................................... 485
Shifting Gear .......................................... 382
Starting the Engine ................................. 374
Driving Position Memory System ............ 162
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 570
Dynamic Mode Switch ............................. 392E
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 88, 616
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 405
Emergency ................................................ 627
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 637
Engine ....................................................... 634
Coolant ........................................... 544, 546
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 606
Oil ........................................................... 536
Remote Engine Start ................................ 376
Starting ................................................... 374
Engine Coolant ................................. 544, 546
Adding the Coolant ................................. 547
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 545
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 544
Overheating ............................................ 609
Temperature Gauge .................................. 97
Engine Oil ................................................. 536
Adding .................................................... 539
Checking ................................................. 537
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 525
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 612
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 536
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ........... 612
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 146
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 75
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 573
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 166
F
Features.................................................... 203
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 570
Oil ........................................................... 540
Flat Tire ..................................................... 581
Floor Mats ................................................. 572
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 548
Brake ...................................................... 549
Engine Coolant ............................... 544, 546
Windshield Washer ................................. 549
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 238
Fog Lights ................................................. 153
Indicator.................................................... 90
Foot Brake ................................................ 489
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 46
Front Seats ................................................ 168
Adjusting ................................................ 168
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 482
Fuel ...................................................... 22, 515
Economy ................................................. 518
Gauge ....................................................... 97
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 103
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 87
Range ..................................................... 103
Recommendation ............................ 515, 632
Refueling................................................. 515
Fuel Economy ........................................... 518
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 22, 516
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Index
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) .................................................. 93
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (White/ Green) .................................................... 93
Lights On .................................................. 90
Low Fuel ................................................... 87
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 89, 409, 411
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Gear
Selection Indicator................................... 83
Maintenance Minder................................. 92
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 83, 614
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) .......................................... 82, 617
Parking Brake and Brake
System (Red) ..................... 80, 81, 615, 617
Safety Support Indicator (Amber) .............. 94
Safety Support Indicato r (Green/Gray) ....... 96
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 37, 87
Security System Alarm............................... 91
Shift Position............................................. 83
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®) ............................................. 92
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 57, 88
System Message ....................................... 92
Transmission System ................................. 84
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning............... 90
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF .. 89, 406
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 89, 405
Information .............................................. 631
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 103 Instrument Panel
........................................ 77
Brightness Control ................................... 159
Integrated Dynamics System .................... 391
Dynamic Mode Switch ............................. 392
Interior Convenience Items ...................... 189
Interior Lights ........................................... 180
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 165
iPad ............................................................ 280
iPhone ....................................................... 280
iPod ................................................... 255, 280
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 599
Jump Starting ........................................... 606
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 122
Keyless Access System ............................... 123
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 130
Keys ........................................................... 120
Lockout Prevention .................................. 130
Number Tag ............................................ 122
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 134
Remote Transmitter ................................. 128
Two-way Keyless Remote ................ 131, 376
Types and Functions ................................ 120
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 381
Knee Airbags .............................................. 51
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 450
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 66
Legal Information .................................... 294
License Information ................................. 297
Lights ................................................. 150, 550
Automatic ............................................... 151
Bulb Replacement ................................... 550
Daytime Running Lights........................... 153
Fog Lights ............................................... 153
High Beam Indicator .................................. 90
Interior .................................................... 180
Light Switches ......................................... 150
Lights On Indicator .................................... 90
Turn Signals ............................................ 149
Load Limits ................................................ 371
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 120
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 135
Childproof Door Locks............................. 134
From Inside ............................................. 132
From Outside .......................................... 123
Keys ........................................................ 120
Using a Key ............................................. 129
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 130
Low Battery Charge ................................. 613
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 87
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ...... 122
Lower Anchors ............................................ 66
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 633
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 371
Lumbar Support ....................................... 168
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M
Maintenance..................................... 104, 521
Adding the Coolant ................................. 547
Battery..................................................... 564
Brake Fluid............................................... 549
Cleaning .................................................. 571
Climate Control System ........................... 570
Coolant ........................................... 544, 546
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 525
Oil ........................................................... 537
Precautions .............................................. 522
Radiator................................................... 545
Remote Transmitter ......................... 568, 569
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 550
Safety ...................................................... 523
Service Items............................................ 528
Tires ........................................................ 555
Transmission Fluid.................................... 548
Under the Hood....................................... 532
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 83, 614
Map Lights ................................................ 181
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 371
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 97
Mirrors ....................................................... 165
Adjusting ................................................. 165
Door ........................................................ 166
Exterior .................................................... 166
Interior Rearview...................................... 165
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 576
Moonroof .................................................. 145
MP3 ............................................................ 258 MP3/WMA/AAC
........................................ 258
Multi-Information Display ......................... 98
Switching the Display .............................. 101
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 505
N
Navigation................................................ 103
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 634
O
Odometer................................................... 98
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 536, 633
Adding .................................................... 539
Checking................................................. 537
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 525
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 612
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 536, 633
Viscosity .......................................... 536, 633
Open Source Licenses ............................... 296
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 629
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 534
Moonroof ............................................... 145
Power Windows ...................................... 142
Trunk ...................................................... 136
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 146
Outside Temperature Display .................... 99Overheating
............................................. 609
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ......... 390
Panic Mode ............................................... 141
Parking ..................................................... 494
Parking Brake ........................................... 485
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ................................................. 615
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 82
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) ............................ 80, 81, 617
Parking Sensor System ............................. 496
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 150
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 261
Power Windows ....................................... 142
Precautions While Driving ....................... 380
Rain ........................................................ 380
Pregnant Women ....................................... 41
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 581
R
Radar Sensor............................................ 484
Radiator .................................................... 545
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 238
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 242
Range ........................................................ 103
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Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)...... 637
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 161
Rear Seats ................................................. 178
Seat Heaters ........................................... 195
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 165
Refueling .................................................. 515
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 97
Gasoline ......................................... 515, 632
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 87
Regulations .............................. 411, 558, 635
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback ................................................. 376
Remote Transmitter ................................. 128
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 568
Replacement Battery ............................................ 568, 569
Bulbs ...................................................... 550
Fuses ...................................... 620, 622, 623
Tires........................................................ 561
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 552
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 636
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 102
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 167
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 471
On and Off ............................................. 473
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 31
Safety Labels .............................................. 76 Safety Message
............................................. 3
Safety Support .......................................... 111
Seat Belts ..................................................... 36
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 40
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 38
Checking ................................................... 42
Fastening ................................................... 39
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 69
Pregnant Women ...................................... 41
Reminder ................................................... 37
Warning Indicator ................................ 37, 87
Seat Heaters ...................................... 194, 195
Seat Ventilators ........................................ 194
Seats .......................................................... 168
Adjusting ................................................. 168
Front Seats .............................................. 168
Lumbar Support ...................................... 168
Rear Seats ............................................... 178
Seat Control Interface .............................. 170
Seat Heaters .................................... 194, 195
Ventilators ............................................... 194
Security System ......................................... 139
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 91
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 91
Select Button ............................................ 382
Operation ................................................ 384
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 65
Sequential Mode ...................................... 389
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 390
Setting the Clock ...................................... 118 SH-AWD
® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) ................................................... 408
Shift Button ........................................ 20, 382
Shift Position Indicator ...................... 83, 384
Shift Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 382
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 20, 382
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 40
Side Airbags ................................................ 54
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 56
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 267
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 242
Snow Tires ................................................. 563
Spare Tire (Optional) ........................ 596, 633
Spark Plugs ............................................... 632
Specifications ............................................ 632
Specified Fuel ................................... 515, 632
Speed Limit Information ............................ 99
Speed/Distance Units ................................ 104
Speedometer .............................................. 97
Sport Gauge Settings ............................... 105
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 46
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 404
Starting the Engine .................................. 374
Does Not Start......................................... 603
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 148
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 606
Remote Engine Start................................ 376
Steering Wheel ......................................... 164
Adjusting ................................................ 164
Stopping ................................................... 494
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