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250SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Disposal Of Used Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze) is
a regulated substance requiring proper disposal.
Check with your local authorities to determine the
disposal rules for your community. To prevent
ingestion by animals or children, do not store
ethylene glycol-based coolant in open containers
or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground,
clean up any ground spills immediately. If ingested,
seek emergency assistance immediately.
Coolant Level
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method
for determining that the coolant level is adequate.
With the engine off and cold, the level of the engine
coolant (antifreeze) in the bottle should be
between the ranges indicated on the bottle.
The radiator normally remains completely full, so
there is no need to remove the radiator/coolant
pressure cap unless checking for engine coolant
freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise your
service attendant of this. As long as the engine
operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant
bottle need only be checked once a month.
When additional engine coolant is needed to
maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that
meets the requirements of manufacturer Material
Standard MS.90032 should be added to the
coolant bottle. Do not overfill.
Cooling System Notes
NOTE:When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/kilo -
meters of operation, you may observe vapor
coming from the front of the engine compartment.
This is normally a result of moisture from rain,
snow, or high humidity accumulating on the
radiator and being vaporized when the thermostat
opens, allowing hot engine coolant (antifreeze) to
enter the radiator. If an examination of your engine compartment
shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the
vehicle may be safely driven. The vapor will soon
dissipate.
Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator
and in the coolant expansion bottle. If engine
coolant needs to be added, the contents of the
coolant expansion bottle must also be protected
against freezing.
If frequent engine coolant additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure
tested for leaks.
Maintain engine coolant concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to
MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corro
-
sion protection of your engine which contains
aluminum components.
Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle
overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your
vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep
the front of the condenser clean.
Do not change the thermostat for Summer or
Winter operation. If replacement is ever neces -
sary, install ONLY the correct type thermostat.
Other designs may result in unsatisfactory
engine cooling performance, poor gas mileage,
and increased emissions.
WARNING!
Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never
add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the
engine is overheated. Do not loosen or
remove the cap to cool an overheated engine.
Heat causes pressure to build up in the
cooling system. To prevent scalding or injury,
do not remove the pressure cap while the
system is hot or under pressure.
Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or
engine damage may result.

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INDEX
A
About Your Brakes......................................... 286
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control)... 96
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 249Adding Fuel.................................................... 113Adding Washing Fluid.................................... 240Additives, Fuel............................................... 288AdjustForward....................................................... 33Rearward..................................................... 33Advance Phone Connectivity......................... 160Air Bag........................................................... 191Advance Front Air Bag............................... 191Air Bag Operation...................................... 192Air Bag Warning Light................................ 190Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 193Enhanced Accident Response......... 196, 233Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 233Front Air Bag............................................. 191If Deployment Occurs................................ 195Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 192Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 197Maintenance............................................. 197Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............191Side Air Bags............................................. 193Air Bag Light..................................76, 190, 210

Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter)... 243
Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 243Air Conditioner Refrigerant........................... 243Air Conditioner System................................. 243Air Conditioning......................................... 51, 53Air Conditioning Filter..............................57, 244Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 56Air Filter........................................................ 243Air PressureTires......................................................... 273AlarmArm The System................................... 20, 21Rearm The System...................................... 21Security Alarm...................................... 20, 78Alarm SystemSecurity Alarm............................................. 20All Wheel DriveTowing...................................................... 233Alterations/ModificationsVehicle........................................................... 9Android Auto........................................ 162, 164Android Auto™
b
....................................... 162Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 248, 290Disposal................................................... 250Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...................... 168Anti-Lock Warning Light................................... 78
Apple CarPlay....................................... 162, 166Apple CarPlay®
b
...................................... 165Arming SystemSecurity Alarm.............................................20Assist, Hill Start............................................. 172Audio Settings............................................... 148Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 123Auto Down Power Windows..............................62Automatic Door Locks...............................25, 26Automatic Headlights.......................................46Automatic High Beams.....................................45Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).......51, 56Automatic Transmission......................... 90, 252Adding Fluid..................................... 252, 292Fluid And Filter Change............................. 252Fluid Change............................................. 252Fluid Level Check............................. 251, 252Fluid Type........................................ 252, 292Special Additives...................................... 251
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode...25, 92
AutoPark..........................................................85AutostickOperation.....................................................92AUX............................................................... 209AUX Cord..........................................................59Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)..........60
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Seats
................................................. 31, 33, 34Adjustment........................................... 31, 33Easy Entry................................................... 34Head Restraints................................... 36, 37Heated........................................................ 34Height Adjustment....................................... 33Power.......................................................... 33Rear Folding......................................... 31, 32Seatback Release................................ 31, 32Tilting................................................... 31, 33Vented......................................................... 36Ventilated.................................................... 36Security Alarm................................... 20, 21, 78Arm The System.......................................... 20Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)...................291Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................. 15Service Assistance......................................... 293Service Contract............................................ 294Service Manuals............................................ 295Settings, Audio.............................................. 148Shifting............................................................ 89Automatic Transmission....................... 89, 90Shoulder Belts............................................... 185Side View Mirror Adjustment........................... 39Signals, Turn.................................... 47, 81, 211Sirius Satellite Radio..................................... 143Favorites................................................... 146Replay....................................................... 144
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Browse in SXM......................................... 146Favorites................................................... 146Replay...................................................... 144Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................ 280Snow Tires.................................................... 277Spare Tires................................. 217, 277, 278SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline)......................................... 291Oil............................................................. 291Speed ControlAccel/Decel.......................................... 95, 96Accel/Decel (ACC Only)............................. 100Cancel......................................................... 96Resume....................................................... 96Set............................................................... 95Speed Control (Cruise Control)................. 95, 96Sport Mode...................................................... 94Starting............................................................ 84Automatic Transmission.............................. 84Button......................................................... 16Cold Weather............................................... 87Engine Fails To Start.................................... 87Remote........................................................ 17Starting And Operating..................................... 84Starting Procedures......................................... 84
Steering...........................................................26Column Lock................................................26Power...........................................................94Tilt Column............................................ 26, 27Wheel, Heated.............................................27Wheel, Tilt.............................................26, 27Steering Wheel Audio Controls...................... 141Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System....... 141Storage.................................................. 57, 282Storage, Vehicle..................................... 57, 282Store Radio Presets...................................... 147Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 282Stuck, Freeing............................................... 231Sun Roof...................................................63, 64Sunglasses Storage.........................................58Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag.... 191Symbol Glossary................................................. 9Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 242System, Remote Starting.................................17
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Telescoping Steering Column.................... 26, 27Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).............56Tilt Steering Column..................................26, 27Time DelayHeadlight.....................................................46
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