TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS
Use the following guidelines when towingyour vehicle. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in vehicle damage not coveredby the vehicle warranty.
Note:Make sure you properly secure yourvehicle to the tow vehicle.
Note:If you are unsure of the vehicle’sconfiguration, contact an authorized dealer.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING YOUR
VEHICLE - 2.0L, AWD
You cannot recreational tow your vehiclewith all wheels on the ground becausevehicle or transmission damage could occur.You must recreational tow your vehicle withall four wheels off the ground, such as whenusing a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, youcannot recreational tow your vehicle.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING YOUR
VEHICLE - 2.0L, FWD
You cannot recreational tow your vehiclewith all wheels on the ground becausevehicle or transmission damage could occur.Place the front wheels on a two-wheel towdolly. If you are using a tow dolly, follow theinstructions specified by the equipmentprovider.
Note:Release the parking brake beforetowing your vehicle. See ManuallyReleasing the Electric Parking Brake (page223).
RECREATIONALLY TOWING YOUR
VEHICLE - 2.7L
Note:Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering the vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 156).
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational towing. An example ofrecreational towing would be towing yourvehicle behind a motorhome. We designedthese guidelines to prevent damage to yourtransmission.
You can recreational tow your vehicle withall four wheels on the ground using theManual Park Release procedure, or with allfour wheels off the ground using a vehicletransport trailer. If you are using a vehicletransport trailer, follow the instructionsspecified by the equipment provider.
If you recreational tow your vehicle with allfour wheels on the ground:
•Only tow your vehicle in the forwarddirection.
•Use the manual park release procedure.See Using Manual Park Release (page214). Failure to do so may result indamage to the transmission.
•Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h).
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse or Relay Number
Lumbar.Wireless accessory charging.
Subwoofer amplifier.20 A4
Not used.–5
Security horn relay.10 A6
Gearshift module.10 A7
Power liftgate module.5 A8Hands free liftgate module.Embedded modem.
Keypad.5 A9Combined sensing module.
Not used.–10
Not used.–11
Climate control module.7.5 A12Enhanced central gateway module.
Instrument cluster.7.5 A13Steering column control module.
Not used.15 A14
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If the coolant temperature gauge moves fullyinto the red zone, or if the coolanttemperature warning or service engine soonmessages appear in your information display,do the following:
1.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe todo so. Fully apply the parking brake, shiftinto park (P) or neutral (N).
2.Leave the engine running until thecoolant temperature gauge needlereturns to the normal position. If thetemperature does not drop after severalminutes, follow the remaining steps.
3.Switch the engine off and wait for it tocool. Check the coolant level.
4.If the coolant level is at or below theminimum mark, add prediluted coolantimmediately.
5.If the coolant level is normal, restart theengine and continue.
CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER
WARNING: To reduce the risk ofvehicle damage and personal burn injuries,do not start your engine with the aircleaner removed and do not remove itwhile the engine is running.
When changing the air filter element, useonly the air filter element listed. SeeCapacities and Specifications (page 404).
For turbocharged equipped vehicles: Whenservicing the air cleaner, it is important thatno foreign material enter the air inductionsystem. The engine and turbocharger aresusceptible to damage from even smallparticles.
Change the air filter element at the properinterval. See Scheduled Maintenance (page463).
Note: Failure to use the correct air filterelement may result in severe enginedamage. The customer warranty may bevoid for any damage to the engine if thecorrect air filter element is not used.
1.Release the clamps that secure the airfilter housing cover.
2.Carefully lift the air filter housing cover.
3.Remove the air filter element from the airfilter housing.
4.Wipe any dirt or debris from the air filterhousing and cover to make sure no dirtgets in the engine and to make sure youhave a good seal.
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5.Install a new air filter element. Be carefulnot to crimp the filter element edgesbetween the air filter housing and cover.This could cause filter damage and allowunfiltered air to enter the engine if notproperly seated.
6.Install the air filter housing cover.
7.Engage the clamps to secure the air filterhousing cover to the air filter housing.
CHANGING THE FUEL FILTER
Your vehicle has a lifetime fuel filter thatintegrates with the fuel tank. It does not needregular maintenance or replacement.
DRIVE BELT ROUTING OVERVIEW
- 2.0L
A.The long drive belt is on the first pulleygroove closest to the engine.
B.The short drive belt is on the secondpulley groove farthest from the engine.
DRIVE BELT ROUTING OVERVIEW
- 2.7L
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We recommend that you disconnect thenegative battery cable terminal from thebattery if you plan to store your vehicle foran extended period.
Note:If you only disconnect the negativebattery cable terminal, make sure it isisolated or placed away from the batteryterminal to avoid unintended connection orarcing.
To maintain correct operation of the batterymanagement system, if you add anyelectrical devices to your vehicle, do notconnect the ground connection directly tothe negative battery terminal. A connectionat the negative battery terminal can causeinaccurate measurements of the batterycondition and potential incorrect systemoperation.
Note:If you add electrical accessories orcomponents to your vehicle this mayadversely affect battery performance,durability and the performance of otherelectrical systems on your vehicle.
If you replace the battery make sure itmatches the electrical requirements of yourvehicle.
If you disconnect or replace the battery andyour vehicle has an automatic transmission,it must relearn its adaptive strategy. Becauseof this, the transmission may shift firmly whenfirst driven. This is normal operation whilethe transmission fully updates its operationto optimum shift feel.
Remove and Reinstall the Battery
To disconnect or remove the battery, do thefollowing:
1.Apply the parking brake and switch theignition off.
2.Switch all electrical equipment off, forexample lights and radio.
3.Wait a minimum of two minutes beforedisconnecting the battery.
Note:The engine management system hasa power hold function and remains poweredfor a period of time after you switch theignition off. This is to allow diagnostic andadaptive tables to be stored. Disconnectingthe battery without waiting can causedamage not covered by the vehicleWarranty.
4.Disconnect the negative battery cableterminal.
5.Disconnect the positive battery cableterminal.
6.Remove the battery securing clamp.
7.Remove the battery.
8.To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note:Before reconnecting the battery, makesure the ignition remains switched off.
Note:Make sure the battery cable terminalsare fully tightened.
Note:After cleaning or replacing the battery,make sure you reinstall the battery cover orshield.
If you disconnect or replace the vehiclebattery, you must reset the followingfeatures:
•Window bounce-back. See Windows(page 131).
•Clock Settings.
•Pre-set radio stations.
•Steering Angle Sensor.
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•In the first stage, the tire will be reinflatedwith a sealing compound and air. Afterthe tire has been inflated, you will needto drive the vehicle a short distanceapproximately 4 mi (6 km) to distributethe sealant in the tire.
•In the second stage, you will need tocheck the tire pressure and adjust, ifnecessary, to the vehicle's specified tireinflation pressure.
First Stage: Reinflating the Tire withsealing compound and air
WARNING: Do not stand directly overthe kit while inflating the tire. If you noticeany unusual bulges or deformations in thetire's sidewall during inflation, stop and callroadside assistance.
WARNING: If the tire does not inflateto the recommended tire pressure within15 minutes, stop and call roadsideassistance.
Park the vehicle in a safe, level and securearea, away from moving traffic.
Turn the hazard lights on. Apply the parkingbrake and power off the vehicle. Inspect theflat tire for visible damage.
If a puncture is located in the tire sidewall,stop and call roadside assistance.
1.Remove the valve cap from the tire valve.
2.Unwrap the dual purpose hose (blacktube) from the back of the compressorhousing.
3.Fasten the hose to the tire valve byturning the connector clockwise. Tightenthe connection securely.
4.Plug the power cable into the 12-voltpower point in the vehicle.
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WARNING: To help prevent yourvehicle from moving when changing awheel, shift the transmission into park (P),set the parking brake and use anappropriate block or wheel chock tosecure the wheel diagonally opposite tothe wheel being changed. For example,when changing the front left wheel, placean appropriate block or wheel chock onthe right rear wheel.
WARNING: Never place anythingbetween the vehicle jack and your vehicle.
WARNING: Never place anythingbetween the vehicle jack and the ground.
WARNING: Park your vehicle so thatyou do not obstruct the flow of traffic orplace yourself in any danger and set up awarning triangle.
WARNING: Do not get under avehicle that is supported by a jack.
WARNING: Do not attempt to changea tire on the side of the vehicle close tomoving traffic. Pull far enough off the roadto avoid the danger of being hit whenoperating the jack or changing the wheel.
WARNING: Use only the specifiedjacking points. If you use other locations,you could damage the body, steering,suspension, engine, braking system or thefuel lines.
WARNING: Always use the jackprovided as original equipment with yourvehicle. If using a jack other than the oneprovided, make sure the jack capacity isadequate for the vehicle weight, includingany vehicle cargo or modifications. If youare unsure if the jack capacity is adequate,contact the authorized dealer.
WARNING: The jack supplied withthis vehicle is only intended for changingwheels. Do not use the vehicle jack otherthan when you are changing a wheel in anemergency.
WARNING: Make sure there is nogrease or oil on the threads or the surfacebetween the wheel lugs and nuts. This cancause the lug nuts to loosen while driving.
Note:The jack does not requiremaintenance or additional lubrication overthe service life of your vehicle.
Note:Passengers should not remain in yourvehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
1.Park on a level surface, set the parkingbrake and activate the hazard flashers.
2.Place the transmission in park (P) andturn the engine off.
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3.Block both the front and rear of the wheeldiagonally opposite the flat tire. Forexample, if the left front tire is flat, blockthe right rear wheel.
4.Lift and remove the carpeted load floorpanel to access the minispare and jackkit.
5.Remove the wing nut securing the sparetire by turning it counterclockwise.
6.Remove the spare tire and jack kit fromthe spare tire compartment.
7.Remove plastic wing nut and jack andlug wrench assembly.
8.Detach the lug wrench from the jack byturning the jack hex nut drive screwcounterclockwise. This will lower the jackand loosen the mechanical lock.
9.Unfold the wrench for use.
10.If your vehicle has wheel trim coveringthe lug nuts, use the tool provided withthe jack assembly to remove the wheeltrim.
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