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2 Introduction
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about the
vehicle, use the Index in the back of the
manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is
in the manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Danger, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle labels
and in this manual describe hazards and
what to do to avoid or reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a high
level of risk which will result in serious
injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that could
result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that could
result in property or vehicle damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a safety
symbol which means“Do not,” “Do not do
this,” or“Do not let this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that
use symbols instead of text. Symbols are
shown along with the text describing the
operation or information relating to a
specific component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M:Shown when the owner’s manual has
additional instructions or information.
*: Shown when the service manual has
additional instructions or information.
0: Shown when there is more information
on another page — “see page.” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may
be found on the vehicle and what they
mean. See the features in this manual for
information.
u:
Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
9:Dispose of Used Components Properly
P:Do Not Apply High Pressure Water
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
g: First Responder
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
H: Flammable
[:Forward Collision Alert
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+:Fuses
_:High Voltage
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.If the vehicle battery is low, the power
top operation may be disabled. Try to
start the vehicle. A DIC message displays.
.If the battery has recently been
reconnected or if the vehicle has been
jump started, the top may not operate
until the power windows have been
indexed. Complete the power window
indexing procedure. SeePower Windows
0 27.
Other features may be affected while
operating the convertible top:
.The trunk can only be opened with the
key until the convertible top is
completely opened or closed.
.The windows cannot close while the top
is moving.
.When driving with the top not fully
secured, chimes can be heard above
80 km/h (50 mph).
If the vehicle battery has been disconnected
and reconnected, the fuses were pulled or
replaced, or a jump start was performed, the
TOP NOT SECURE message may display.
Press and hold
Mto open/close the top
until this message is cleared. Partial Top Cycling
If the convertible top operation is stopped
before completion, the top will temporarily
hold its position. If the ignition is on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY, the top will be held for up
to five minutes, then pulse down. If the
vehicle is moving or off, the amount of time
will vary from a few seconds to about a
minute.
Beeps and DIC messages will be displayed
before the top will move. When this occurs,
immediately finish the convertible top
operation by pressing
Magain until it
completes.
If the top cannot be secured, keep clear of
the top components. In some conditions the
top may move quickly.
Do not drive with the convertible top in an
unsecured position. The top components
may move unexpectedly. In some cases the
top may not be able to be power operated.
If this occurs, follow the DIC messages
displayed.
If the tonneau cover is not secured and
latched, and the vehicle is moving above
10 km/h (6 mph), the tonneau cover may
automatically move to a stable position.
Manual Movement of Top
If the DIC displays the ONLY MANUAL
OPERATION OF TOP POSSIBLE message:
1. Press
Mto either open or close the
top. Press the switch in the opposite
direction if one does not work.
2. If the top moves, continue pressing the switch in that direction for at least
five seconds. The top should then work
normally.
If the top does not respond in either
direction, take it to your dealer for service.
If the top is retracted but not latched, use
the following procedure to manually close
the convertible top and tonneau cover if
needed. This requires more than one person.
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80 Instruments and Controls
Power Outlets
The vehicle has an accessory power outlet
on the center floor console in front of the
cupholders. It can be used to plug in
electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or
an MP3 player.
The accessory power outlet does not work
when the ignition is turned off and the
driver door is opened. This helps to preserve
the battery life of the vehicle.
Certain power accessory plugs may not be
compatible with the accessory power outlet
and could overload vehicle and adapter
fuses. If a problem is experienced, see your
dealer.
Caution
Adding any electrical equipment to the
vehicle may damage it or keep other
components from working as they
should. The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Do not use
equipment exceeding
maximum amperage rating of
15 amperes. Check with your dealer
before adding electrical equipment.When adding electrical equipment, be sure
to follow the proper installation instructions
included with the equipment. See
Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0237.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from the
power outlet can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty. The
power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only, such as cell phone
charge cords.
Wireless Charging
If equipped, the vehicle has wireless
charging in the storage bin at the back of
the floor console. The system operates at
145 kHz and wirelessly charges one Qi
compatible smartphone. The power output
of the system is capable of charging at a
rate up to 1 amp (5W), as requested by the
compatible smartphone. See Radio
Frequency Statement 0334.
{Warning
Wireless charging can affect the
operation of an implanted pacemaker or
other medical devices. If you have one, it
is recommended to consult with your
doctor before using the wireless charging
system.
The vehicle must be on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be
active. The wireless charging feature may
not correctly indicate charging when the
vehicle is in RAP. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0207.
The operating temperature is −20 °C (−4 °F)
to 60 °C (140 °F) for the charging system
and 0 °C (32 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F) for the
smartphone.
{Warning
Remove all objects from the charging pad
before charging your compatible
smartphone. Objects, such as coins, keys,
rings, paper clips, or cards, between the
smartphone and charging pad will
become very hot. On the rare occasion
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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . 239
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 240
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . 240
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . 242
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . 250
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Engine Air Filter Life System (2.0L LTG and 3.6L LGX Engines Only) . . . . . . . . . . 251
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . 266
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 270
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Run-Flat Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . 276
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . 280
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . 281
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . 285
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . 287
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . 288
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 289
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 291
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
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3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise toremove it.
4. Pull the old bulb straight out of the bulb socket.
5. Push the new bulb straight into the bulb socket until it clicks.
6. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall.
7. Install the three pushpin fasteners and cover.
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Unclip the license plate lamp from thefascia opening. 2. Pull the license plate lamp down through
the fascia opening.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the
lamp socket.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Push the bulb straight into the socket and turn clockwise to reinstall.
6. Reinstall the license plate lamp by lifting it through the fascia opening until the
clip is in place.
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to
protect against an electrical system
overload.
When the current electrical load is too
heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the current load
returns to normal or the problem is fixed.
This greatly reduces the chance of circuit
overload and fire caused by electrical
problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protect power
devices in the vehicle. Replace a bad fuse with a new one of the
identical size and rating.
If there is a problem on the road and a fuse
needs to be replaced, the same amperage
fuse can be borrowed. Choose some feature
of the vehicle that is not needed to use and
replace it as soon as possible.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause the lamps
to go on and off, or in some cases to
remain off. Have the headlamp wiring
checked right away if the lamps go on and
off or remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy
snow or ice, the windshield wipers will stop
until the motor cools and will then restart.
Although the circuit is protected from
electrical overload, overload due to heavy
snow or ice may cause wiper linkage
damage. Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using the
windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an electrical
problem and not snow or ice, be sure to get
it fixed.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses and circuit breakers.
This greatly reduces the chance of damage
caused by electrical problems.
To check a fuse, look at the silver-colored
band inside the fuse. If the band is broken
or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure to
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the
identical size and rating.
{Danger
Fuses and circuit breakers are marked
with their ampere rating. Do not exceed
the specified amperage rating when
replacing fuses and circuit breakers. Use
of an oversized fuse or circuit breaker can
result in a vehicle fire. You and others
could be seriously injured or killed.Fuses of the same amperage can be
temporarily borrowed from another fuse
location, if a fuse goes out. Replace the fuse
as soon as possible.
To identify and check fuses, circuit breakers,
and relays, see
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0266 and
Rear Compartment Fuse Block 0270.
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
To remove the hinged fuse block cover,
press the clip at the front of the cover, and
swing it up.
Caution
Do not pull the engine compartment fuse
block lever, since it is intended only for
service purposes. If pulled, vehicle
malfunction may occur.
Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may damage
it. Always keep the covers on any
electrical component.
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The vehicle may not be equipped with all of
the fuses, relays, and features shown.Fuses Usage
F1 ABS pump
F2 –
F3 Driver power seat
F4 Cooling fan F5 Passenger power seat
F6 –
F7 –
F8 –
F9 –
F10 –
F11 AUX DRL
F12 Front wiper
F13 Starter
F14 Brake vacuum pump