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134 Instruments and Controls
When in tour mode, shows
history of the Average Fuel
Economy from the last 100 km
(62 mi). Each bar represents
about 5 km (3 mi) of driving.
When driving, the bars shift to
reflect the most recent
distance on the right side.
Lateral G-Force :If equipped,
displays inertial forces being
exerted on the vehicle in the
lateral (side-to-side) direction
as numerical value and as
graphical depiction.
Oil Pressure : Shows the
current oil pressure in either
kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds
per square inch (psi).
Oil Temperature : Shows the
current oil temperature in
either degrees Celsius (°C) or
degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Time & Temperature :
Displays the current time and
the current outside air
temperature. Tire Status :
Shows individual
tire pressures and overall
temperature as either Cold,
Cool, Normal, Warm, or Hot.
Normal is typical for normal
driving while Warm is typical
for aggressive driving.
Unknown displays when tire
temperature information is
unavailable.
Transmission Fluid
Temperature : If equipped,
shows the temperature of the
transmission fluid in either
degrees Celsius (°C) or
degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Right Zone
Trip 1 or 2/Average Speed/
Average Fuel Economy : Trip
displays the current distance
traveled, in either
kilometers (km) or miles (mi),
since the trip odometer was
last reset. The trip odometer
can be reset by pressing and
holding the thumbwheel while
this display is active. Average Speed displays the
average speed of the vehicle
in kilometers per hour (km/h)
or miles per hour (mph). This
average is calculated based on
the various vehicle speeds
recorded since the last reset
of this value. The average
speed can be reset by
pressing and holding the
thumbwheel while this display
is active.
Average Fuel Economy
displays the approximate
average liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km) or
miles per gallon (mpg). This
number is calculated based on
the number of L/100 km (mpg)
recorded since the last time
this menu item was reset. This
number reflects only the
current, approximate average
fuel economy and changes as
driving conditions change. The
Average Fuel Economy can be
reset by pressing and holding
the thumbwheel while this
display is active.
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{Warning
Rocker extensions may
break under pressure,
resulting in property damage
or injury. Do not stand on
the rocker extension or use
it as a step.
{Warning
Rear end spoilers may break
under pressure, resulting in
property damage or injury.
Do not push the vehicle by
the spoiler or use the spoiler
as a handle.
Ignition Positions
The vehicle has an electronic
keyless ignition with
pushbutton start.
The Remote Key must be in
the vehicle for the system to
operate. If the pushbutton
start is not working, the
vehicle may be near a strong
radio antenna signal causing
interference to the Keyless
Access system. See Remote
Key Operation09.
To shift out of P (Park), the
vehicle must be on and the
brake pedal must be applied. Stopping the Engine/OFF (No
Indicator Lights) :
When the
vehicle is stopped, press
ENGINE START/STOP once to
turn the engine off.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), the
ignition will turn off, and
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) will remain active.
See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0267.
If the vehicle has an automatic
transmission, and is not in
P (Park), the ignition will return
to accessory mode and display
a message in the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
When the vehicle is shifted
into P (Park), the ignition
system will turn OFF.
If the vehicle has a manual
transmission and is stationary,
the ignition will turn off, and
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) will remain active.
See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0267.
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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . 369
California PerchlorateMaterials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Engine Oil Life System . . . 381
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Engine Air Cleaner/ Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . 391 Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Brake Pad Life System (If
Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Battery - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . 400
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . 403
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
High Intensity Discharge(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Electrical System
Electrical SystemOverload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Run-Flat Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
Self-Sealing Tires . . . . . . . . . . 415
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . 416
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . 417
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . 418
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Tire Pressure for High-Speed
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
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1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0393.
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0386.
3. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0384.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0386.
5. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0378.
6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0378.
7. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North
America 0447.
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0398.
9. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North
America 0447.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0407.
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1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0393.
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0386.
3. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0384.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0386.
5. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0378.
6. Cooling System Air Bleeder Cap. See Cooling
System 0386.
7. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0378.
8. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North
America 0447.
9. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0398.
10. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North
America 0447. 11. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block. See Engine
Compartment Fuse Block
0407.
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378 Vehicle Care
1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0393.
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0386.
3. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0384.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0386.
5. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0378.
6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0378.
7. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North
America 0447.
8. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid
0398.
9. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North
America 0447. 10. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block. See Engine
Compartment Fuse Block
0407.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life,
careful attention must be paid
to engine oil. Following these
simple, but important steps
will help protect your
investment:
.Use engine oil approved to
the proper specification and
of the proper viscosity
grade. See “Selecting the
Right Engine Oil” in this
section.
.Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See
“Checking Engine Oil” and
“When to Add Engine Oil” in
this section.
.Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine
Oil Life System 0381.
.Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do
with Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level
regularly, every 650 km
(400 mi), especially prior to a
long trip. The engine oil
dipstick handle is a loop. See
Engine Compartment
Overview0373 for the
location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick
handle may be hot; it could
burn you. Use a towel or
glove to touch the dipstick
handle.
If a low oil Driver Information
Center (DIC) message displays,
check the oil level.
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3.6L V6 Engine
1. Engine Coolant SurgeTank and Pressure Cap
2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
{Warning
An underhood electric fan
can start up even when the
engine is not running and
can cause injury. Keep
hands, clothing, and tools
away from any underhood
electric fan.
{Warning
Do not touch heater or
radiator hoses, or other
engine parts. They can be
very hot and can burn you.
Do not run the engine if
there is a leak; all coolant
could leak out. That could
cause an engine fire and can
burn you. Fix any leak before
driving the vehicle.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the
vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL engine coolant.
See Maintenance Schedule
0469 and
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0474.
The following explains the
cooling system and how to
check and add coolant when it
is low. If there is a problem
with engine overheating, see
Engine Overheating 0391.
What to Use
{Warning
Do not touch heater or
radiator hoses, or other
engine parts. They can be
very hot and can burn you.
Do not run the engine if
there is a leak; all coolant
could leak out. That could
cause an engine fire and can
burn you. Fix any leak before
driving the vehicle.
Use a 50/50 mixture of clean
drinkable water and
DEX-COOL coolant. This
mixture:
.Gives freezing protection
down to −37 °C (−34 °F),
outside temperature.
.Gives boiling protection up
to 129 °C (265 °F), engine
temperature.
.Protects against rust and
corrosion.
.Will not damage aluminum
parts.
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If no coolant is visible in the
coolant surge tank, add
coolant as follows:
How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Surge Tank
{Warning
Spilling coolant on hot
engine parts can burn you.
Coolant contains ethylene
glycol and it will burn if the
engine parts are hot enough.
{Warning
Plain water, or other liquids
such as alcohol, can boil
before the proper coolant
mixture will. With plain water
or the wrong mixture, the
engine could get too hot but
there would not be an
overheat warning. The
engine could catch fire and
you or others could be
burned.
{Warning
Steam and scalding liquids
from a hot cooling system
are under pressure. Turning
the pressure cap, even a
little, can cause them to
come out at high speed and
you could be burned. Never
turn the cap when the
cooling system, including the
pressure cap, is hot. Wait for
the cooling system and
pressure cap to cool.
Caution
Failure to follow the specific
coolant fill procedure could
cause the engine to
overheat and could cause
system damage. If coolant is
not visible in the surge tank,
contact your dealer.
If no problem is found, check
to see if coolant is visible in
the coolant surge tank.
If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above
the indicated mark, add a
50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and
DEX-COOL coolant at the
coolant surge tank, but be
sure the cooling system,
including the coolant surge
tank pressure cap, is cool
before you do it.2.0L L4 Engine and 3.6L
V6 Engine
Automatic Coolant Service
Fill Instructions
The vehicle is equipped with a
service feature that assists
with filling and removing air
from the cooling system after
service of components or
when coolant is added after
being to low.