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are also warned of vehicles rapidly
approaching from up to 70 m (230 ft) behind
the vehicle.
How the System Works
The LCA symbol lights up in the side mirrors
when the system detects a moving vehicle
in the next lane over that is in the side
blind zone or rapidly approaching that zone
from behind. A lit LCA symbol indicates it
may be unsafe to change lanes. Before
making a lane change, check the LCA
display, check mirrors, glance over your
shoulder, and use the turn signals.
Left Side MirrorDisplayRight Side Mirror Display
When the vehicle is started, both outside
mirror LCA displays will briefly come on to
indicate the system is operating. When the
vehicle is in a forward gear, the left or right
side mirror display will light up if a moving
vehicle is detected in the next lane over in
that blind zone or rapidly approaching that zone. If the turn signal is activated in the
same direction as a detected vehicle, this
display will flash as an extra warning not to
change lanes.
LCA can be disabled through vehicle
personalization. See
“Collision/Detection
Systems” underVehicle Personalization
0 102. If LCA is disabled by the driver, the
LCA mirror displays will not light up.
When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
The LCA system requires some driving for
the system to calibrate to maximum
performance. This calibration may occur
more quickly if the vehicle is driven on a
straight highway road with traffic and
roadside objects (e.g., guardrails, barriers).
LCA displays may not come on when
passing a vehicle quickly or for a stopped
vehicle. LCA may alert to objects attached to
the vehicle, such as a bicycle, or object
extending out to either side of the vehicle.
Attached objects may also interfere with the
detection of vehicles. This is normal system
operation; the vehicle does not need service.
LCA may not always alert the driver to
vehicles in the next lane over, especially in
wet conditions or when driving on sharp curves. The system does not need to be
serviced. The system may light up due to
guardrails, signs, trees, shrubs, and other
non-moving objects. This is normal system
operation; the vehicle does not need service.
LCA may not operate when the LCA sensors
in the left or right corners of the rear
bumper are covered with mud, dirt, snow,
ice, or slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For
cleaning instructions, see "Washing the
Vehicle" under
Exterior Care0266. If the
DIC still displays the system unavailable
message after cleaning both sides of the
vehicle toward the rear corners of the
vehicle, see your dealer.
If the LCA displays do not light up when
moving vehicles are in the side blind zone or
rapidly approaching this zone and the
system is clean, the system may need
service. Take the vehicle to your dealer.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
If equipped, LKA may help avoid crashes due
to unintentional lane departures. This
system uses a camera to detect lane
markings between 60 km/h (37 mph) and
180 km/h (112 mph). It may assist by gently
turning the steering wheel if the vehicle
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also provide a Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) alert if the vehicle crosses a detected
lane marking. LKA can be overriden by
turning the steering wheel. This system is
not intended to keep the vehicle centered in
the lane. LKA will not assist and alert if the
turn signal is active in the direction of lane
departure, or if it detects that you are
accelerating, braking or actively steering.
{Warning
The LKA system does not continuously
steer the vehicle. It may not keep the
vehicle in the lane or give a Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) alert, even if a
lane marking is detected.
The LKA and LDW systems may not:
.Provide an alert or enough steering
assist to avoid a lane departure or
crash.
.Detect lane markings under poor
weather or visibility conditions. This
can occur if the windshield or
headlamps are blocked by dirt, snow,
or ice; if they are not in proper
condition; or if the sun shines directly
into the camera.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Detect road edges.
.Detect lanes on winding or hilly roads.
If LKA only detects lane markings on one
side of the road, it will only assist or
provide an LDW alert when approaching
the lane on the side where it has
detected a lane marking. Even with LKA
and LDW, you must steer the vehicle.
Always keep your attention on the road
and maintain proper vehicle position
within the lane, or vehicle damage,
injury, or death could occur. Always keep
the windshield, headlamps, and camera
sensors clean and in good repair. Do not
use LKA in bad weather conditions or on
roads with unclear lane markings, such as
construction zones.
{Warning
Using LKA while towing a trailer or on
slippery roads could cause loss of control
of the vehicle and a crash. Turn the
system off.
How the System Works
LKA uses a camera sensor installed on the
windshield ahead of the rearview mirror to
detect lane markings. It may provide brief
steering assist if it detects an unintended
lane departure. It may further provide an
audible alert or the driver seat may pulse
indicating that a lane marking has been
crossed.
To turn LKA on and off, press
Aon the
center console. If equipped, the indicator
light on the button comes on when LKA is
on and turns off when LKA is disabled.
When on,
Ais white, if equipped,
indicating that the system is not ready to
assist.
Ais green if LKA is ready to
assist. LKA may assist by gently turning the
steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a
detected lane marking.
Ais amber when
assisting. It may also provide a Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) alert by flashing
Aamber if the vehicle crosses a
detected lane marking. Additionally, there
may be three beeps, or the driver seat may
pulse three times, on the right or left,
depending on the lane departure direction.

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Take Steering
The LKA system does not continuously steer
the vehicle. If LKA does not detect active
driver steering, an alert and chime may be
provided. Steer the vehicle to dismiss. LKA
may become temporarily unavailable after
repeated take steering alerts.
When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
The system performance may be
affected by:
.Close vehicles ahead.
.Sudden lighting changes, such as when
driving through tunnels.
.Banked roads.
.Roads with poor lane markings, such as
two-lane roads.
If the LKA system is not functioning
properly when lane markings are clearly
visible, cleaning the windshield may help.
A camera blocked message may display if
the camera is blocked. Some driver
assistance systems may have reduced
performance or not work at all. An LKA or
LDW unavailable message may display if the
systems are temporarily unavailable. This
message could be due to a blocked camera. The LKA system does not need service. Clean
the outside of the windshield behind the
rearview mirror.
LKA assistance and/or LDW alerts may occur
due to tar marks, shadows, cracks in the
road, temporary or construction lane
markings, or other road imperfections. This
is normal system operation; the vehicle does
not need service. Turn LKA off if these
conditions continue.
Charging
When to Charge
When the high voltage battery is getting
low, charging messages may display.
The CHARGE VEHICLE SOON message
indicates that the driving range is low and
the vehicle needs to be charged soon. As the
charge level drops, the PROPULSION POWER
IS REDUCED message is displayed and the
accelerator pedal response is reduced. In
addition, the remaining range value will
change to LOW indicating the vehicle should
be charged immediately.
When the energy is fully depleted, the OUT
OF ENERGY, CHARGE VEHICLE NOW message
displays and the vehicle slows to a stop.
Brake and steering assist will still operate.
Once the vehicle has stopped, turn the
vehicle off. See
Propulsion Power Messages
0 101.
Plug-In Charging
This section explains the process for
charging the high voltage battery. Do not
allow the vehicle to remain in temperature
extremes for long periods without being
driven or plugged in. Plug the vehicle in
when temperatures are below 0 °C (32 °F)
and above 32 °C (90 °F) to maximize high
voltage battery life.
Charge times will vary based on battery
condition, charge level, and outside
temperature. See Programmable Charging
0 90 for charge mode selection.
If equipped, the vehicle can be charged
using DC charging equipment typically found
at service stations and other public
locations.
The following table shows the amount of
range added and time to full charge based
on how the vehicle is being charged:

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Charging Status IndicatorSoundAction/Reason
Short Flashing Green (flash
rate increases from one to
four as the battery charges) One audible chirp
Vehicle is charging.
Long Flashing Green Two audible chirps Charging is delayed by Programmable Charging or by
a total utility interruption, if equipped. Charging will
begin later. See Utility Interruption of Charging 0214.
Short Flashing Green (one to
four flashes depending on
charge level) Two audible chirps
Vehicle is charging but will be delayed by
Programmable Charging at least once before the
charge is complete.
Solid Green None Charging is complete.
Yellow (upon plug-in) None Charge cord is OK and the vehicle is preparing to
charge.
Yellow (for extended time
period after plug-in) None
Charge cord is OK, but the vehicle is not charging.
This may be due to a total utility interruption, and
charging will begin later. This may also occur if the
vehicle has detected a high voltage charging system
fault. See Utility Interruption of Charging 0214 or
Service Vehicle Soon Light 085.
Short Flashing Green (from
one to four flashes
depending on charge level)
or Long Flashing Green Four audible chirps
Insufficient time to fully charge by departure time
due to the selected rate preference.
To increase the battery state of charge at the
departure time, perform a delayed charging override.
See Delayed Charging Override 0204.

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Charging Status IndicatorSoundAction/Reason
None (upon plug-in) None Check charge cord connection.
None (after Green or Yellow
CSI observed) None
Check charge cord connection. If connection is good,
this may be due to a power failure or a total utility
interruption, and charging will begin later. This may
also occur if the vehicle has detected a high voltage
charging system fault. See Utility Interruption of
Charging 0214 or
Service Vehicle Soon Light 085.
None Repeated audible chirps
To disable this feature, see “Charge Power Loss Alert”
under Vehicle Personalization 0102.
To stop this alert, do one of the following:
.Unplug the charge cord.
.PressKon the RKE transmitter.
.Press and hold7on the RKE transmitter, then
press again to stop the panic alarm.
.Press the horn pad. Electricity was interrupted before charging was
complete. Repeated chirps will stop if power is
restored within 90 seconds.
None Three audible chirps Charge port door is open.

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OPSymbol Fault/Condition/Event
OSolid Green(Off (No Light)@No Faults: The charge cord is receiving power from the electrical outlet
and is ready to supply it to the vehicle.
nFlashing GreenOSolid RedR pb
Electrical Outlet/Plug Fault: The charge cord has detected that the
electrical outlet/plug overheated. Electrical outlets may wear out with
normal usage or may be damaged over time, making them unsuitable for
electric vehicle charging. Do not use an electrical outlet that is worn,
damaged, or one that will not hold the plug firmly in place. Use another
electrical outlet or have the electrical outlet serviced by a qualified
electrician. Reset the charge cord by unplugging the charge cord from the
electrical outlet and re-plugging it.
(Off (No Light)OSolid RedR o
Electrical System Fault: The charge cord has detected a missing or
improper ground within the building's electrical system. Do not use an
electrical outlet that is not properly grounded. Use another electrical outlet
or have a qualified electrician inspect and verify the building's electrical
system.
(Off (No Light)nFlashing RedRb
Vehicle Fault: The charge cord ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) has
tripped. Ensure that there is no physical damage to the charge cord, and
that the vehicle plug is seated completely and making a good connection.
Reset the charge cord by unplugging it from the electrical outlet and
re-plugging it. If the fault remains, see an authorized dealer for service.

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Trailer Towing
General Towing Information
{Warning
Never tow a trailer with your vehicle.
It was not designed or intended to tow a
trailer.
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment
{Warning
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is used for
vehicle service and Emission Inspection/
Maintenance testing. SeeService Vehicle
Soon Light 085. A device connected to
the DLC —such as an aftermarket fleet
or driver-behavior tracking device —may
interfere with vehicle systems. This could
affect vehicle operation and cause a
crash. Such devices may also access
information stored in the vehicle’s
systems.
Caution
Some electrical equipment can damage
the vehicle or cause components to not
work and would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always check with your
dealer before adding electrical equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's
12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not
operating.
When adding electrical equipment, it should
only be connected using the accessory
power outlets. The maximum power that
can be supplied by one accessory power
outlet or spread across all three is 200 watts
or 15 amps. Exceeding 200 watts or 15 amps
may cause erratic vehicle operation.
The vehicle has an airbag system. Before
attempting to add anything electrical to the
vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 047 and
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 047.

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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . 217
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . 217
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Underhood Compartment Overview . . . 220
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Electrical System
High Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . . 230
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Underhood Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . 236
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Self-Sealing Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . 241
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . 244
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 245
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . 250
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . 251
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 252
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 253
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 255
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . 260
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273