
242IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
If you must use the accessories (wipers,
defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN mode, not the ACC mode.
NOTE:The Safehold feature will engage the Electric Park
Brake whenever the driver's door is opened (if the
ignition is ON, transmission is not in PARK, and
brake pedal is released). If you are towing this
vehicle with the ignition in the ON/RUN mode, you
must manually disable the Electric Park Brake
each time the driver's door is opened, by pressing
the brake pedal and then releasing the EPB.
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle's battery
is discharged, detailed instructions on shifting the
transmission out of PARK in order to move the
vehicle
Úpage 238.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced
Accident Response System.
This feature is a communication network that
takes effect in the event of an impact
Úpage 195.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to
record data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed under certain crash
or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle
Úpage 196.
Recovery load should:
Be applied at constant speed.
Be applied parallel to the center line of the
length of the vehicle.
Not be an abrupt acceleration.
Be applied at constant speed.
Be applied parallel to the center line of the
length of the vehicle.
Not be an abrupt acceleration.
CAUTION!
CAUTION!
Do not use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck,
do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may
result from improper towing.
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is
released, and remains released, while being
towed.
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If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust
system; or if the exhaust fumes can be detected
inside the vehicle; or when the underside or rear of
the vehicle is damaged; have an authorized
technician inspect the complete exhaust system
and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged,
deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In
addition, have the exhaust system inspected each
time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil
change. Replace as required.
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic
converter will not require maintenance. However, it
is important to keep the engine properly tuned to
ensure proper catalyst operation and prevent
possible catalyst damage.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being
assessed against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly
malfunctioning engine operation, a scorching odor
may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst
overheating. If this occurs, stop the vehicle, turn off
the engine and allow it to cool. Service, including a
tune-up to the manufacturer specifications, should
be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter
damage:
Do not interrupt the ignition when the transmis-
sion is in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
Do not try to start the vehicle by pushing or
towing the vehicle.
Do not idle the engine with any ignition compo -
nents disconnected or removed, such as when
diagnostic testing, or for prolonged periods
during very rough idle or malfunctioning oper -
ating conditions.
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you uncon -
scious and can eventually poison you. To
avoid breathing CO,
Úpage 213 for further
information.
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you
park over materials that can burn, such as
grass or leaves, and those items come into
contact with your exhaust system. Do not park
or operate your vehicle in areas where your
exhaust system can contact anything that can
burn.
CAUTION!
The catalytic converter requires the use of
unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will
destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an
emissions control device and may seriously
reduce engine performance and cause
serious damage to the engine.
Damage to the catalytic converter can result if
your vehicle is not kept in proper operating
condition. In the event of engine malfunction,
particularly involving engine misfire or other
apparent loss of performance, have your
vehicle serviced promptly. Continued opera -
tion of your vehicle with a severe malfunction
could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter
and vehicle.
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Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
NOTE:The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on
the driver’s side B-pillar or the rear edge of the
driver's side door.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including
the spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and
inflate to the recommended pressure for your
vehicle.
Example Tire Placard Location (Door) Example Tire Placard Location (B-pillar)
Tire And Loading Information Placard
Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about
the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the
vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not
exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your
vehicle. You will not exceed the tire's load carrying
capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions,
tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified
on the Tire and Loading Information placard in this
manual
Úpage 128.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross
axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded.
For further information on GAWRs, vehicle loading,
and trailer towing,
Úpage 128.
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To determine the maximum loading conditions of
your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on the Tire and Loading
Information placard. The combined weight of
occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue
weight (if applicable) should never exceed the
weight referenced here.
Steps For Determining Correct Load
Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs. (4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and
there will be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 295 kg (635-340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as
shown in step 4.
NOTE:
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
The following table shows examples on how to
calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing
capacities of your vehicle with varying seating
configurations and number and size of occu
-
pants. This table is for illustration purposes only
and may not be accurate for the seating and
load carry capacity of your vehicle.
For the following example, the combined weight
of occupants and cargo should never exceed
865 lbs (392 kg).
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TIRE TYPES
All Season Tires — If Equipped
All season tires provide traction for all seasons
(Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter). Traction
levels may vary between different all season tires.
All season tires can be identified by the M+S, M&S,
M/S or MS designation on the tire sidewall. Use all
season tires only in sets of four; failure to do so
may adversely affect the safety and handling of
your vehicle.
Summer Or Three Season Tires —
If Equipped
Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry
conditions, and are not intended to be driven in
snow or on ice. If your vehicle is equipped with
Summer tires, be aware these tires are not
designed for Winter or cold driving conditions.
Install Winter tires on your vehicle when ambient
temperatures are less than 40°F (5°C) or if roads
are covered with ice or snow. For more
information, contact an authorized dealer. Summer tires do not contain the all season
designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on the
tire sidewall. Use Summer tires only in sets of four;
failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and
handling of your vehicle.
Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of snow
tires during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified
by a “mountain/snowflake” symbol on the tire
sidewall.
If you need snow tires, select tires
equivalent in size and type to the original
equipment tires. Use snow tires only in
sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling of your
vehicle. Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than
what was originally equipped with your vehicle and
should not be operated at sustained speeds over
75 mph (120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph
(120 km/h) refer to original equipment or an
authorized tire dealer for recommended safe
operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation
pressures.
While studded tires improve performance on ice,
skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces
may be poorer than that of non-studded tires.
Some states prohibit studded tires; therefore, local
laws should be checked before using these tire
types.SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead
of a spare tire
Úpage 228.
For restrictions when towing with a spare tire
designated for temporary emergency use
Úpage 135.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different
size may result in false speedometer and
odometer readings.
WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions.
You could lose vehicle control, resulting in
severe injury or death. Driving too fast for
conditions also creates the possibility of loss of
vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do
not take your vehicle through an automatic car
wash with a compact or limited use temporary
spare installed. Damage to the vehicle may
result.
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Fluid Check
....................................... 261, 300Master Cylinder........................................... 261Parking....................................................... 109Warning Light................................................ 95Brake/Transmission Interlock.........................113Brightness, Interior Lights................................. 58Bulb Replacement................................. 272, 274Bulbs, Light.................................. 215, 272, 274
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Camera........................................................... 126Camera, Rear..................................................126Capacities, Fluid..............................................299Caps, Filler Fuel.............................................................127Oil (Engine)................................................. 247Radiator (Coolant Pressure)........................259Car Washes..................................................... 292Carbon Monoxide Warning..............................216CargoVehicle Loading
............................................ 77Cargo Area Cover.............................................. 77Cargo CompartmentLuggage Carrier............................................ 77Cargo Load Floor............................................... 77Cargo Tie-Downs............................................... 77Cellular Phone................................................. 157Certification Label........................................... 128Chains, Tire..................................................... 289Change Oil Indicator.......................................... 87
Changing A Flat Tire........................................ 220Chart, Tire Sizing............................................. 276Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)........................... 103Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................... 213Checks, Safety................................................ 213Child Restraint................................................ 197Child RestraintsBooster Seats............................................. 200Center Seat LATCH..................................... 206Child Seat Installation....................... 208, 210How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt................................................ 207Infant And Child Restraints........................ 198Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children................................................. 201Older Children And Child Restraints........... 199Seating Positions....................................... 201Using The Top Tether Anchorage................ 211Clean Air Gasoline.......................................... 296CleaningWheels....................................................... 288Climate Control..................................................60Manual..........................................................60Rear..............................................................64Cold Weather Operation................................. 107Compact Spare Tire........................................ 287Computer, Trip/Travel........................................94Contract, Service............................................ 302Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).............. 259
Cooling System...............................................258Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)........................259Coolant Level.............................................. 260Cooling Capacity.........................................299Disposal Of Used Coolant........................... 260Drain, Flush, And Refill............................... 258Inspection......................................... 258, 260Points To Remember..................................260Pressure Cap.............................................. 259Radiator Cap...............................................259Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)...... 258, 299Corrosion Protection.......................................292Cruise Control.................................................119Cruise Light.....................................................101Customer Assistance...................................... 301Cybersecurity.................................................. 140
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Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights................... 58Daytime Running Lights.................................... 54
Dealer Service.................................................249Defroster, Windshield.....................................214Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............................... 58Diagnostic System, Onboard........................... 102Dimmer SwitchHeadlight...................................................... 54DipsticksOil (Engine).................................................248Disable Vehicle Towing...................................240
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Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
........................260Door Ajar.................................................... 96, 97Door Ajar Light........................................... 96, 97Driver’s Seat Back Tilt................................ 27, 28DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
......................................138
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Electric Brake Control System.........................159Anti-Lock Brake System..............................158Traction Control System..............................163Electric Parking Brake..................................... 109Electric Remote Mirrors.................................... 49Electronic Stability Control (ESC).....................160Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light.......... 96Emergency Braking......................................... 170Emergency Gas Can Refueling........................236Emergency, In Case OfHazard Warning Flasher............................. 217Jacking.............................................. 220, 223Jump Starting............................................. 234Overheating................................................237Towing........................................................240Emission Control System Maintenance...........103Engine.............................................................247Air Cleaner..................................................250Block Heater............................................... 108Break-In Recommendations.......................108
Checking Oil Level...................................... 248Compartment............................................. 247Compartment Identification....................... 247Coolant (Antifreeze).................................... 299Cooling....................................................... 258Exhaust Gas Caution.................................. 216Fails To Start.............................................. 107Flooded, Starting........................................ 107Fuel Requirements..................................... 296Oil...................................................... 249, 299Oil Filler Cap............................................... 247Oil Filter...................................................... 250Oil Selection...................................... 249, 299Oil Synthetic............................................... 250Overheating................................................ 237Starting...................................................... 104Enhanced Accident Response
Feature.................................................. 195, 242Ethanol........................................................... 297Exhaust Gas Cautions..................................... 216Exhaust System..................................... 216, 256Exterior Lighting....................................... 54, 274Exterior Lights........................ 54, 215, 272, 274
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FiltersAir Cleaner
.................................................. 250Air Conditioning................................... 66, 252Engine Oil.......................................... 250, 299Engine Oil Disposal.................................... 250
FlashersHazard Warning.......................................... 217Turn Signals...................... 54, 101, 215, 274Flash-To-Pass............................................. 54, 55Flat Tire Changing........................ 220, 275, 286Flat Tire Stowage......................... 228, 275, 286Flooded Engine Starting..................................107Fluid Capacities...............................................299Fluid Leaks...................................................... 215Fluid Level ChecksBrake.......................................................... 261Engine Oil...................................................248Fluid, Brake.....................................................300Fog Lights................................................... 54, 56Fold In Floor (Stow ‘n Go) Seating..................... 36Fold-Flat Seats.................................................. 27Forward Collision Warning............................... 168Freeing A Stuck Vehicle...................................239Front Position Light.........................................274Fuel.................................................................296Additives.....................................................298Clean Air.....................................................296Ethanol.......................................................297Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................................... 127Gasoline.....................................................296Materials Added.........................................298Methanol.................................................... 297Octane Rating................................... 296, 299Requirements.............................................296Specifications.............................................299
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Tank Capacity
............................................. 299Fuses..............................................................263
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)...................... 50Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)................................. 127Gasoline, (Fuel)............................................... 296Gasoline, Clean Air..........................................296Gasoline, Reformulated..................................296Gear Ranges................................................... 113Glass Cleaning................................................294Gross Axle Weight Rating................................130Gross Vehicle Weight Rating...........................130GVWR..............................................................128
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Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.....................138Hazard Warning Flashers................................217Head Restraints................................................ 44Headlights......................................................... 54Cleaning......................................................292High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch............ 54Lights On Reminder............................... 54, 56Passing.................................................. 54, 55Switch........................................................... 54Time Delay.................................................... 54Heated Mirrors.................................................. 48Heated Seats.................................................... 43
Heater, Engine Block...................................... 108Hill Start Assist............................................... 162HitchesTrailer Towing............................................. 131HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).......................50Hood Prop..........................................................74Hood Release....................................................74
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Ignition...............................................................15Switch...........................................................15Inside Rearview Mirror............................. 48, 217Instrument Cluster......................................83, 85Descriptions............................................... 101Display..........................................................85Display Controls............................................86KeySense Message.......................................87Menu Items...................................................88Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning..................... 294Interior And Instrument Lights...........................57Interior Appearance Care................................ 293Interior Lights....................................................57Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)....................58
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Jack Location.................................................. 221Jack Operation................................................ 220Jump Starting................................................. 234
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Key Fob............................................................. 12Arm The System............................................ 19Disarm The Alarm......................................... 19Programming Additional Key Fobs................ 14Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)..................................... 13Key Fob Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)..................................... 14Keyless Enter 'n Go™........................................ 21Passive Entry................................................ 21Keys.................................................................. 12
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Lane Change And Turn Signals......................... 54Lane Change Assist.................................... 54, 57Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................................176Latches...........................................................215Hood............................................................. 74Lead Free Gasoline.........................................296Leaks, Fluid.....................................................215Life Of Tires.....................................................285Liftgate.............................................................. 75Power............................................................ 76Light Bulbs............................................ 215, 274Lights.............................................................. 215Air Bag........................................95, 185, 214Battery Saver................................................ 57Brake Assist Warning..................................162Brake Warning.............................................. 95
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