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•Use a spray with a 40° wide spray anglepattern.
•Keep the nozzle at a 12 in (305 mm)distance and 90° angle to your vehicle'ssurface.
•Do not use water pressure higher than2,000 psi (14,000 kPa).
•Do not use water hotter than 179°F (82°C).
Note:Holding the pressure washer nozzleat an angle to the vehicle's surface maydamage graphics and cause the edges topeel away from the vehicle's surface.
CLEANING CAMERA LENSES ANDSENSORS
We recommend that you only use lukewarmor cold water and a soft cloth to clean thecamera lens and sensors.
Note:Do not pressure wash camera lensand sensors.
CLEANING THE UNDERBODY
Flush the complete underside of your vehiclefrequently. Keep body and door drain holesfree from packed dirt.
Rear suspension components may requireregular cleaning with a power washer or athorough rinse with a strong stream of waterif the vehicle is operated in dusty or muddyenvironments. Rear leaf springs or othersuspension components may emit squeakingor popping noises while operating thevehicle if particles, such as dirt, rocks, orother debris, are present in the components.
WAXING
Wax the high-gloss painted surface of yourprewashed vehicle once or twice a year.
We recommend that you only use anapproved quality wax that does not containabrasives. For additional information andassistance, we recommend that you contactan authorized dealer.
When washing and waxing, park your vehiclein a shaded area out of direct sunlight.
Note:Avoid waxing unpainted or low-glossblack colored parts, they discolor over time.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
WARNING: Do not use chemicalsolvents or strong detergents whencleaning the steering wheel or instrumentpanel to avoid contamination of the airbagsystem.
We recommend that you only clean theinstrument panel and cluster lens with adamp soft cloth. Dry the area with a clean,soft cloth.
For additional information and assistance,we recommend that you contact anauthorized dealer.
Note:Avoid cleaners or polishes thatincrease the gloss of the upper portion ofthe instrument panel. The dull finish in thisarea helps protect you from undesirablewindshield reflection.
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenanceschedule helps protect against major repairexpenses resulting from neglect orinadequate maintenance and may help toincrease the value of your vehicle when yousell or trade it. Keep all receipts forcompleted maintenance with your vehicle.
It is important that you have your vehicleserviced at the proper times. These intervalsserve two purposes: first is to maintain thereliability of your vehicle and the second isto keep the cost of owning your vehicledown.
It is your responsibility to have all scheduledmaintenance performed and to make surethat the materials used meet thespecifications identified in this owner'smanual. See Capacities and Specifications(page 408).
Failure to perform scheduled maintenanceand regularly inspect your vehicle may resultin vehicle damage not covered by the vehicleWarranty.
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?
Our Genuine Replacement Parts
Dealerships stock our parts and ourauthorized branded remanufacturedreplacement parts. These parts meet orexceed our specifications. Parts installed atyour dealership carry a nationwide 24-monthor unlimited mile (kilometer) parts and laborlimited warranty.
If you do not use our authorized parts, theymay not meet our specifications and couldaffect emissions compliance.
Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that paysdividends in the form of improved reliability,durability and resale value. To maintain theproper performance of your vehicle and itsemission control systems, make sure youhave scheduled maintenance performed atthe designated intervals.
Your vehicle comes with the IntelligentOil-Life Monitor system, a message appearsin the instrument cluster display at the properoil change interval. This interval may be upto one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km), hybridvehicles could exceed 10,000 mi (16,000 km).
When the oil change message appears inthe instrument cluster display, it is time foran oil change. Make sure you perform theoil change within two weeks or 500 mi(800 km) of the message appearing. Makesure to reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitorafter each oil change. See Resetting theIntelligent Oil Life Monitor (page 348).
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If your instrument cluster display resetsprematurely or becomes inoperative, youshould perform the oil change interval at sixmonths or 5,000 mi (8,000 km) from yourlast oil change. Never exceed one year or10,000 mi (16,000 km) between oil changeintervals.
You can drive your vehicle in such a way thatmay lead to higher oil consumption includingextended time at high engine speeds, highloads, engine braking, hard corneringmaneuvers, track and off-road usage. Underthese conditions, oil consumption ofapproximately 1 quart per 500 miles (1 literper 800 km) is possible. Check the engineoil level at every refueling and adjust tomaintain proper levels to avoid enginedamage.
You can also drive your vehicle in such a waythat dilutes and increases the level of oil byfrequent short trips that do not allow theengine to get to operating temperature,extended idling and low speed driving forlong periods of time.
It is important to rely upon your dealershipto properly diagnose and repair your vehicle.
We strongly recommend only using ourgenuine or our authorized re-manufacturedreplacement parts engineered for yourvehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
We do not recommend using chemicals oradditives not approved by us as part of yourvehicle’s normal maintenance. Please consultyour warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normaloperating characteristic and, by itself, doesnot necessarily indicate a concern or that thefluid needs to be changed. Have discoloredfluids that also show signs of overheating orforeign material contamination checkedimmediately.
Make sure to change the vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viableway to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduled maintenance.It is critical that systems are flushed only withnew fluid that is the same as that requiredto fill and operate the system or using ourapproved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections.
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Check Every Month
The air filter restriction gauge.1
The engine oil level.
Function of all interior and the exterior lights.
The tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure.
The windshield washer fluid level.
The fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the instrument cluster display.1
The holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.1
1 Diesel vehicles only.
Check Every Six Months
The battery connections. Clean if necessary.
The body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
The cooling system fluid level and the coolant system strength.
The door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
The hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
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Cross Traffic Alert.........................................283Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting...........285
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators.....................284Cross Traffic Alert Limitations...................284Cross Traffic Alert Precautions.................283Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting.........................................285Cross Traffic Alert – InformationMessages.........................................................285
Cruise Control...............................................256Cruise Control Indicators............................257Cup Holders...................................................190Cup Holder Precautions....................................190
Customer Information.................................483Radio Frequency Certification Labels...........487
Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay...........................................................150
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Data Privacy.....................................................22Department of Transportation Uniform TireQuality Grades............................................375Digital Radio...................................................436Digital Radio Indicators.....................................437Digital Radio Limitations...................................437How Does Digital Radio Work.........................437
Switching Digital Radio Reception On andOff.......................................................................437What Is Digital Radio..........................................436
Directing the Flow of Air.............................158Disposing of Airbags......................................73Distance Alert...............................................290Adjusting the Sensitivity of DistanceAlert...................................................................290What Is Distance Alert......................................290
Distance Indication......................................289Distance Indication Indicator..........................290Switching Distance Indication On andOff......................................................................290What Is Distance Indication.............................289
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings..........92Doors and Locks.............................................90Autolock..................................................................92Autounlock..............................................................91Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting...............93Mislock.....................................................................92Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle.................................................................91Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle................................................................90
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting.........93Doors and Locks – InformationMessages...........................................................93Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps.................93
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0L.........355Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.7L..........355Drive Mode Control.....................................270Drive Modes........................................................270
Drive Modes..................................................270Comfort.................................................................270Normal...................................................................270Sport......................................................................270
Driver Alert.....................................................294Driver Alert – Troubleshooting.......................295
Driver Alert Limitations...............................295Driver Alert Precautions.............................294Driver Alert – Troubleshooting.................295Driver Alert – Information Messages............295
Driving Economically....................................313Driving Hints...................................................313Driving in Special Conditions...........................313
Driving in Special Conditions.....................313Driving In Sand.....................................................315Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain..................314Driving Through Mud and Water.....................313
Driving Through Shallow Water.................315
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Easy Entry and Exit.......................................100Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning........................................................226
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Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren..............................................................46Using Seatbelts.....................................................44Using Tether Straps..............................................48
Instrument Cluster Display..........................146Personalized Settings.........................................151Trip Computer......................................................148
Instrument Cluster Display MainMenu..............................................................147Instrument Cluster Indicators.....................144Instrument Cluster.........................................139Fuel Gauge.............................................................141
Instrument Cluster Overview.....................139Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps..........142Instrument Panel.............................................29Interior Air Quality.........................................162Interior Bulbs.................................................364Interior Bulb Specification Chart....................364
Interior Lamp Function.................................130Switching the Interior Lamp Function On andOff.......................................................................130What Is the Interior Lamp Function................130
Interior Lighting.............................................129Ambient Lighting.................................................130Interior Lamp Function.......................................130Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting................130
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting..........130Interior Lighting – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................130
Interior Mirror..................................................134Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror...........................134
Interior Mirror Precautions..........................134Introduction.......................................................17
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Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................318Jump Starting Precautions................................318Jump Starting the Vehicle.................................319Preparing the Vehicle.........................................319
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Keyless Entry....................................................94Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting......................95
Keyless Entry Keypad....................................96Keyless Entry Keypad –Troubleshooting...............................................99
Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations..............96Keyless Entry Keypad Master AccessCode................................................................96Keyless Entry Keypad Personal AccessCodes..............................................................97
Keyless Entry Keypad –Troubleshooting...........................................99Keyless Entry Keypad – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................99
Keyless Entry Limitations..............................94Keyless Entry Settings...................................94Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting................95Keyless Entry – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................95
Keys and Remote Controls...........................76Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting...............................................80
Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting...........................................80Keys and Remote Controls – InformationMessages...........................................................80
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Lane Centering.............................................265How Does Lane Centering Work...................265Lane Centering Alerts.......................................267Lane Centering Automatic Cancellation......267Lane Centering Indicators...............................268Lane Centering Limitations..............................266Lane Centering Manual Cancellation...........268Lane Centering Precautions............................266Lane Centering Requirements........................266
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Over-the-airSee: Software Update Settings.......................461See: Vehicle Software Updates.......................461See: Vehicle Software Updates.......................461
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Parking Aid Indicators.................................242Parking Aid Precautions.............................238Parking Aids...................................................238Front Parking Aid................................................240Parking Aids – Troubleshooting.....................242Rear Parking Aid.................................................239Side Parking Aid..................................................241
Parking Aids – Troubleshooting...............242Parking Aids – Information Messages..........242
Passive Anti-Theft System..........................109How Does the Passive Anti-Theft SystemWork...................................................................109What Is the Passive Anti-Theft System..........109
Perchlorate......................................................541Performing a System Reset.......................464Personalized Settings...................................151Changing the Instrument Cluster DisplayLanguage...........................................................151Changing the Measurement Unit.....................151Changing the Temperature Unit......................152Changing the Tire Pressure Unit.....................153
Personal Profiles...........................................456Personal Safety System Components.......63Personal Safety System™..............................63Phone as a Key Limitations...........................81Phone as a Key.................................................81Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting..................83
Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting............83Phone as a Key – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................83
Phone Menu..................................................446Phone..............................................................446Phone Precautions.......................................446Playing Media Using Bluetooth®..............452Playing Media Using the USB Port...........183Playing or Pausing the AudioSource..........................................................433Post-Crash Alert System............................320How Does the Post-Crash Alert SystemWork..................................................................320Post-Crash Alert System Limitations..............321Switching the Post-Crash Alert SystemOff.......................................................................321What Is the Post-Crash Alert System............320
Power Outlet Indicators...............................185Power Outlet..................................................185Power Outlet Precautions...........................185Power Seats....................................................164Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................164
Adjusting the Lumbar Support.........................167Adjusting the Seat Backrest.............................166Adjusting the Seat Cushion..............................166Adjusting the Seat Height.................................167Folding the Seat Backrest..................................171Head Restraint Components............................164Installing the Head Restraint............................165Moving the Seat Backward andForward.............................................................165Removing the Head Restraint..........................165Unfolding the Seat Backrest.............................172
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations.................287Pre-Collision Assist Precautions...............287Pre-Collision Assist......................................286Automatic Emergency Braking........................291Distance Alert......................................................290Distance Indication............................................289Evasive Steering Assist......................................291Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting........292
Pre-Collision Assist –Troubleshooting.........................................292Pre-Collision Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................293Pre-Collision Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................292
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage.........373Programming the Garage DoorOpener..........................................................179
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The Mediation and ArbitrationProgram........................................................484Tire Care.........................................................386Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemLimitations...................................................398Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemOverview......................................................396Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemPrecautions..................................................397Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............396Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Troubleshooting.............................................398
Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Troubleshooting.........................................398Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Information Messages..................................400Tire Pressure Monitoring System – WarningLamps...............................................................398
Tire Replacement Requirements...............381Tire Rotation..................................................388Tire Sealant and Inflator KitComponents...............................................390Tire Sealant and Inflator KitPrecautions.................................................389Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................389Towing a Trailer Limitations.......................308Towing a Trailer Precautions.....................307
Towing a Trailer.............................................307Towing Weights and Dimensions....................310
Towing Weights and Dimensions..............310Calculating the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight for Your Vehicle..................................311Recommended Towing Weights.....................310What Is the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight.................................................................311
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions.............323Towing Your Vehicle....................................323Traction Control Indicator..........................232Traction Control............................................232Traction Control – Troubleshooting...............232
Traction Control – Troubleshooting........232Traction Control – Warning Lamps................232
Trailer Brake Precautions...........................307Trailer Sway Control Precautions..............312Trailer Sway Control.....................................312Trailer Towing Hints.....................................308Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge............................................................142Transporting the Vehicle.............................321Trip Computer................................................148Accessing the Trip Computer...........................148Resetting the Individual Trip Values...............150Resetting the Trip Computer............................149
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Under Floor Storage....................................190Locating the Rear Under Floor Storage........190
Under Hood Fuse Box................................325Accessing the Under Hood Fuse Box..........325Identifying the Fuses in the Under Hood FuseBox.....................................................................327Locating the Under Hood Fuse Box..............325
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L....................343Under Hood Overview - 2.7L.....................345USB Ports........................................................183Using Alexa Built-In......................................444Using Auto Hold...........................................230Using Keyless Entry........................................94Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................88Using Snow Chains......................................384Using the Backup Start Passcode..............82Using the Instrument Cluster DisplayControls.........................................................146Using the Keyless Entry Keypad.................98Using the Remote Control............................76Using the Tire Sealant and InflatorKit...................................................................390Using the Valet Mode....................................82Using This Publication....................................18
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