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ENGINE COMPARTMENT....................... 187
Checking Levels — 2.0L Engine .......... 187
Checking Levels — 2.9L Engine .........188
Engine Oil ............................................. 188
Engine Coolant ..................................... 190
Washer Fluid For Windshield/
Headlights ............................................ 190 Brake Fluid ...........................................190
Automatic Transmission Activation
System Oil ............................................ 190 Useful Advice For Extending The Life
Of Your Battery ..................................... 190 Battery ..................................................190
Pressure Washing ................................ 191
BATTERY RECHARGING......................... 191
Important Notes ...................................191
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ....................... 192
Engine Oil ............................................. 192
Engine Oil Filter ....................................192
Engine Air Cleaner ............................... 192
Air Conditioning System
Maintenance ........................................192 Lubricating Moving Parts Of The
Bodywork ..............................................193 Windshield Wiper .................................193
Exhaust System ...................................194
Engine Cooling System ........................ 195
Braking System ....................................196
Automatic Transmission ......................196
Replacing The Battery ......................... 197
Fuses ................................................... 197
Bulb Replacement ............................... 202
TIRES ..................................................... 206
Tire Safety Information ....................... 206
Tires — General Information .............. 212
Spare Tires — If Equipped ................... 216
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ............... 217
Tire Types ............................................. 217
Snow Traction Devices ........................ 218
Tire Rotation Recommendations........ 219
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ........ 219
Treadwear ............................................ 219
Traction Grades ................................... 220
Temperature Grades ........................... 220
STORING THE VEHICLE ......................... 220
BODYWORK ............................................ 221
Protection Against Atmospheric
Agents .................................................. 221 Corrosion Warranty.............................. 221
Preserving The Bodywork.................... 222
INTERIORS.............................................. 222
Seats And Fabric Parts........................ 222
Leather Seats ...................................... 223
Plastic And Coated Parts .................... 223
Alcantara Parts — If Equipped ............ 223
Genuine Leather Surfaces —
If Equipped ........................................... 223 Carbon Fiber Parts .............................. 223
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) ........................................................ 224
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Plate ..................................................... 224
ENGINE .................................................. 224
POWER SUPPLY ..................................... 225 TRANSMISSION ..................................... 225BRAKES.................................................. 226
SUSPENSION ......................................... 226
STEERING SYSTEM ............................... 226DIMENSIONS — 2.0L ENGINE ............... 227
DIMENSIONS — 2.9L Engine ................ 228
WEIGHTS — 2.0L ENGINE ..................... 229
WEIGHTS — 2.9L ENGINE ..................... 229
FUEL REQUIREMENTS .......................... 230
Reformulated Gasoline....................... 230
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............... 230
CNG And LP Fuel System
Modifications ....................................... 230 Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline ........... 230 Materials Added To Fuel ..................... 230
Fuel System Cautions ......................... 231
FLUID CAPACITIES ................................. 231
2.0L Engine ......................................... 231
2.9L V6 Engine .................................... 232
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ...... 233
2.0L Engine ......................................... 233
2.9L Engine ......................................... 233
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS..... 234
2.0L Engine ......................................... 234
2.9L Engine ......................................... 234
PERFORMANCE — 2.0L ENGINE........... 235 PERFORMANCE — 2.9L ENGINE........... 235
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Deactivation
To turn off the Rain Sensing Wipers, use the wiper
switch or place the ignition in the OFF position.
In the event of malfunction of the rain sensor
while it is active, the windshield wiper operates
intermittently at a speed consistent with the
sensitivity setting of the rain sensor, whether or
not there is rain on the glass for as long as the
sensor failure is indicated on the display.
The sensor continues to operate and it is possible
to set the windshield wiper to continuous mode
(1 or 2). The failure indication remains on for as
long as the sensor is active.
The rain sensor is able to recognize and automat-
ically adjust itself in the presence of the following
conditions:
Presence of dirt on the controlled surface (salt,
dirt, etc.).
Presence of streaks of water caused by the
worn window wiper blades.
Difference between day and night.
HEADLIGHT WASHERS — IF EQUIPPED
The windshield wiper lever operates the headlight
washers when the ignition is in the ON position
and the headlights are turned on. To use the
headlight washers, pull the lever toward you and
release it. The headlight washers will spray a
timed high-pressure spray of washer fluid onto
each headlight lens. In addition, the windshield
washers will spray the windshield and the
windshield wipers will cycle.

NOTE:
The headlight washers work on every tenth wash
cycle request.
CLIMATE CONTROL
The Climate Control system allows you to regulate
the temperature, air flow, and direction of air
circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls
are located on the touchscreen and on the
instrument panel below the radio.
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AUTOMATIC DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Automatic Climate Control System (Instrument Panel Controls)
1 — Driver Temperature Adjustment Knob 9 — Passenger Temperature Adjustment Knob
2 — Driver Side AUTO Button (Automatic Operation) 10 — SYNC Button (Set Temperature Alignment) Driver/Passenger Side
3 — Driver Side Air Distribution Selection Button 11 — Passenger Heated Seat Button — If Equipped
4 — Max Defrost Button 12 — Air Conditioning Button
5 — Blower Speed Adjustment Knob 13 — Steering Wheel Heater Button — If Equipped
6 — Rear Defrost Button 14 — Driver Side Heated Seat Button — If Equipped
7 — Passenger Side Air Distribution Selection Button 15 — Air Recirculation Button
8 — Passenger Side AUTO Button (Automatic Operation)
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Description
The Automatic Dual Zone Climate Control System
adjusts the temperature and air distribution
independently between the driver and passenger.
The system maintains the set temperature inside
the passenger compartment and compensates
for outside temperature change.

NOTE:
The reference temperature is 72°F (22°C) for
optimal comfort management.
The automatic setting will adjust the following to
maintain comfort within the passenger
compartment:
Air temperature from the driver/front
passenger side vents
Air distribution from the driver/front passenger
side vents
Fan speed (continuous variation of the air flow)
Compressor variations (for cooling/dehumid-
ifying the air)
Air recirculation The Climate Control system can also be operated
manually by using the buttons and knobs on the
faceplate.
Manual selections will override the automatic
settings, which are stored until the AUTO button is
pushed. If the system intervenes for safety
reasons, the automatic setting will take control of
the system.
The following operations will not deactivate the
automatic (AUTO) function:
Air Recirculation activation/deactivation
A/C activation/deactivation
SYNC function activation
Rear Window Defrost activation/deactivation
When in AUTO mode, the vehicle’s internal
temperature is controlled according to the set
temperature.
The following can be manually set or adjusted:
Driver/passenger air temperature
Blower speed (continuous variation)
Air distribution (seven positions for driver and
passenger)
A/C activation
Front Defrost
Air recirculation
Rear Defrost
System deactivation A/C Compressor
Push the A/C button or the icon to activate or
deactivate the A/C compressor (indicator
illuminated when activated). The A/C compressor
will remain off even after the engine has stopped.
When the A/C compressor is turned off, the
system deactivates air recirculation to prevent
the windows from fogging up. If the climate
control system can maintain the temperature,
with the A/C turned off, the AUTO feature will
remain on and the AUTO button indicator light will
not switch off.
To restore automatic control of the A/C
compressor, push the A/C button or the AUTO
button. With the A/C compressor off, the air
speed can be set manually using the Air Speed
Adjustment Knob.
When the A/C compressor is on, and the engine
is running, air speed cannot be lower than the
minimum speed (only one indicator light is lit).

NOTE:
When the A/C is off, the Climate Control system
can not produce air that is colder than the current
outside temperature. Under certain environ
-
mental conditions, windows could fog up rapidly,
since the air is not dehumidified.
CAUTION!
The system uses R1234yf refrigerant, which
does not pollute the environment in the event
of accidental leakage. Under no circum -
stances, use R134a and R12 fluids, which are
incompatible with the components of this sys -
tem.
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Air Recirculation And Air Quality System (AQS)Air Recirculation is managed according
to the following operating mode:
Automatic engagement: indicator is
illuminated above the “A” on the Air Recircu -
lation Button
Forced activation (air circulation always
activated): indicator illuminated above the
icon on the Air Recirculation Button
Forced deactivation (air recirculation always
off with intake of outside air): both indicators
not illuminated on the Air Recirculation Button
The three operating conditions are obtained by
pushing the Air Recirculation Button in
sequence.
Enabling The Air Quality System (AQS) Function —
If Equipped
When the automatic recirculation function is
selected, the AQS function automatically
activates internal air recirculation when the
outside air is polluted (e.g. in heavy traffic and
tunnels).
At low external temperatures or in high humidity,
the automatic function turns off to avoid fogging
up the windows. The user can select the function
again by pushing the Air Recirculation Button.
In automatic operation, air recirculation will be
controlled by the system according to outside
environmental conditions.

NOTE:

With the AQS function active and after the
internal air recirculation system has been
functioning for a set amount of time, the
Climate Control System enables air intake to
cycle the air in the passenger compartment for
a set time. The AQS function is disabled during
the air changes.
The engagement of the recirculation system
makes it possible to reach the required
heating or cooling conditions faster. It is,
however, inadvisable to use it on rainy/cold
days as it can increase the possibility of the
windows fogging. When the outside
temperature is low, recirculation is forced off
to prevent the windows from fogging up.
Front Defrost Air comes from the windshield and side
window demist outlets. Use Defrost
mode with maximum temperature
settings for best windshield and side
window defrosting and defogging.
Rear Defrost
Push the Rear Defrost button to activate
(indicator illuminated) the Rear Defrost.
The Rear Defrost will turn off after 20 minutes or
once the engine is turned off.

NOTE:
To avoid damage, do not apply stickers over the
interior heating filaments of the Rear Defrost. Front Defrost And MAX-DEF Function
Push the MAX-DEF button (indicator
illuminated) to defrost the windshield
and side windows.
While in MAX-DEF function, the air conditioner
will:
Activate the air conditioner compressor when
the weather allows
Turn air recirculation off
Set the maximum air temperature (HI) on both
the driver and passenger side
Activate a blower speed based on the
temperature of the engine coolant
Adjust the air flow towards the windshield and
front side windows
Activate the Rear Window Defrost
Display the fan speed (indicators illuminated)
and current air distribution setting

NOTE:
The MAX-DEF function remains active for approx -
imately three minutes once the engine coolant
reaches the proper temperature.
When the function is on, AUTO mode will
deactivate. The only manual operations possible
are adjusting blower speed and turning off the
Rear Window Defrost.
Pushing the button switches off the MAX-DEF
function.
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Air Temperature Adjustment
Rotate the driver or passenger Temperature
Adjustment Knob clockwise for warmer
temperatures or counterclockwise for cooler
temperatures. The set temperatures are shown
on the radio system.
Push the SYNC button to sync the driver and
passenger air temperatures.
Rotate the passenger Temperature Adjustment
Knob to cancel the SYNC function. This will set a
new passenger side temperature.
Rotate the Temperature Adjustment Knob fully
clockwise to engage the HI (maximum heating)
setting or fully counterclockwise to engage the LO
(maximum cooling) setting. To deactivate these
functions, rotate the Temperature Adjustment
Knob to the desired temperature.
Rear passengers’ temperature is linked to driver
side selection.
AUTO Button
When the AUTO button is pushed (indicator
illuminated), the Climate Control system automat-
ically adjusts the following settings:
Quantity and distribution of air flow in the
passenger compartment
The air conditioner
Air recirculation
Cancels any manual settings
Selecting the AUTO function illuminates the
indicator on the A/C button.
If air distribution or the fan speed is manually
adjusted, the AUTO button indicator turns off to
indicate that the Climate Control system is no
longer in AUTO mode. After a manual adjustment, push the AUTO button
to resume the automatic system.
SYNC Button
Push the SYNC button (indicator illuminated) to
sync the passenger side air temperature with the
driver side air temperature.
This function makes temperature regulation
easier when the driver is traveling alone.
Turn the passenger Temperature Adjustment
Knob or push the passenger side Air Distribution
Selection Button to change the passenger side air
temperature and return to separate air
temperature management.
Blower Speed
Turn the Blower Speed Knob to increase or
decrease the blower speed. The speed is
displayed with lighted indicators in the radio
system display.
Maximum fan speed = all indicators
illuminated on the radio system display
Minimum fan speed = one indicator
illuminated on the radio system display
The fan can be turned off by rotating the Blower
Speed Knob counterclockwise to the off position
(all segments on the radio system display are
turned off).

NOTE:
To restore automatic control of the fan speed,
push the AUTO button.
Air Distribution Selection
Push the Air Distribution Selection button on the
faceplate to change the mode of air distribution.

NOTE:
In AUTO mode, the Climate Controls automatically
manage the air distribution. When set manually,
the respective symbols on the radio system indi -
cate the air distribution setting.
Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the
instrument panel to ventilate the chest
and face. Each of these outlets can be
individually adjusted to direct the flow of
air. The air vanes of the center outlets and
outboard outlets can be moved up and down or
side to side to regulate airflow direction. There is
a shut-off wheel located below the air vanes to
shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from
these outlets.
Bi-Level Mode

Air comes from the instrument panel
outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount
of air is directed through the defrost and
side window demister outlets.
NOTE:
Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort condi -
tions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets
and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight
amount of air is directed through the
defrost and side window demister
outlets. This setting heats the
passenger compartment the quickest.
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Mix ModeAir is directed through the floor, defrost,
and side window demister outlets. This
setting works best in cold or snowy
conditions that require extra heat to the
windshield. This setting is good for maintaining
comfort while reducing moisture on the
windshield.
Front Defrost And Panel Mode
Air flow is distributed between the
windshield demisting/defrosting vents
and side/central dashboard vents. This
setting allows air to flow to the
windshield on sunny days.
Front Defrost And Bi-Level Mode
Air flow is distributed to all vents.
Switching The Climate Control System On/Off
To Turn Off The Climate Control System
Rotate the Air Speed Adjustment Knob
completely counterclockwise to turn off the
Climate Control system.
With the air conditioner is off:
Air recirculation is on
The A/C compressor is off
The fan is off
The heated rear window can be activated/
deactivated

NOTE:
The climate control system stores the previously
set temperatures and resumes operation when
any button on the system is pushed.
To Turn On The Climate Control System
To switch the climate control system on in
automatic mode, push the AUTO button.
Operating Mode
The Climate Control system can be activated in
different ways. It is recommended to use the
automatic function. Push the AUTO button and
set the desired temperatures.
The automatic system adjusts the temperature,
quantity, and distribution of air introduced into
the passenger compartment. It also controls air
recirculation and the activation of the air
conditioner.
At any time during automatic operation, you can
change the temperature, activate or deactivate
the Rear Defrost, activate SYNC, activate or
deactivate the air conditioner, and activate or
deactivate air recirculation. The system will
automatically adjust to the new settings.
Climate Control Display Settings
The Climate Control settings are visible on the
radio screen.
The display on the radio system is a pop up
window, which is activated by pushing the
buttons or turning the knobs on the Climate
Control system. The indicator lights located on
the number of buttons and knobs indicate that
the selected feature is on/off. If no operation is
performed for a predetermined time, the pop-up
will close on the display.
Humidity Sensor
The Humidity Sensor helps prevent the windows
from fogging up. The AUTO function (indicator
illuminated) must be on for the Humidity Sensor
to function.
When outside temperature is low, the system
may turn the compressor on and turn air recircu -
lation off for safer driving.
Stop/Start
The Stop/Start system shuts off the engine when
the vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h), as a fuel
conservation measure.
In order to maintain comfort in the cabin, the
Stop/Start feature will not activate if any of the
following conditions exist:
The climate control system is in AUTO mode
(indicator illuminated), and the vehicle has yet
to reach the set temperature
The climate control system is in LO maximum
cooling
The climate control system is in HI maximum
heating
The climate control system is in the MAX-DEF
status
When the Stop/Start system is active, the engine
will restart if the inside temperature changes
significantly, or if the LO setting, or MAX-DEF
setting, is activated.
With the Stop/Start system on (engine is off), air
flow is reduced to keep the compartment comfort
conditions for longer.
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Until the temperature drastically changes within
the cabin, the climate control system will
continue to maintain the temperature while the
engine is off. By deactivating the Stop/Start
system with the button (located by the
headlight switch), the climate control system
operates normally according to the settings.

NOTE:

In harsh climate conditions, limit the use of the
Stop/Start system to prevent the compressor
from continuously switching on and off. This
will prevent rapid misting of the windows and
the accumulation of humidity in the passenger
compartment.
When the Stop/Start system is on, the climate
control system will always take air in from
outside, reducing the probability of the
windows fogging up.
System Maintenance
In winter months, the Climate Control system
must be turned on at least once a month for
approximately ten minutes.
Have the system inspected at an authorized
dealer before the summer.
INTERIOR STORAGE AND
EQUIPMENT
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
The glove compartment is located on the
passenger side of the instrument panel.Opening The Glove Compartment
Pull the release handle to open the glove
compartment.
When the glove compartment is opened, a light
turns on to illuminate the inside of the
compartment.

NOTE:

If equipped with a lock, unlock the glove
compartment by placing the emergency key in
the lock on the handle.
Do not insert large objects that will prevent the
glove compartment from closing completely.
CENTER CONSOLE
The center console storage compartment is
located between the front seats.
To access the center console storage, lift the
upper part of the center console.
Center Console
POWER OUTLET
Your vehicle is equipped with a 12 Volt (15 Amp)
power outlet that can be used to power cellular
phones, small electronics and other low powered
electrical accessories. The power outlet is labeled
with a key symbol to indicate how the outlet is
powered. Power outlets labeled with a key are
powered when the ignition is in the ON/RUN or
ACC position.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a glove
compartment in the open position. Driving
with the glove compartment open may result
in injury in a collision.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console
compartment lid in the open position. Driving
with the console compartment lid open may
result in injury in a collision.
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