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ON :Press the upper portion of the button
for continuous rear window wipes.
OFF : The rear wiper turns off when the
button is returned to the middle position.
INT : Press the lower portion of the button
for rear intermittent wipes.
m=REAR : Push the windshield wiper lever
forward to spray washer fluid on the rear
window. The lever returns to its starting
position when released.
Rear Wiper Arm Assembly Protection
When using an automatic car wash, move
the rear wiper control to OFF to disable the
rear wiper. In some vehicles, if the
transmission is in N (Neutral) and the
vehicle speed is very slow, the rear wiper
will automatically park under the rear
spoiler.
The wiper operations return to normal when
the transmission is no longer in N (Neutral)
or the vehicle speed has increased.
Reverse Gear Wipes
If the rear wiper control is off, the rear
wiper will automatically operate
continuously when the shift lever is in
R (Reverse), and the front windshield wiper
is performing low or high speed wipes. If the rear wiper control is off, the shift
lever is in R (Reverse), and the front
windshield wiper is performing interval
wipes, then the rear wiper automatically
performs interval wipes.
The windshield washer reservoir is used for
the windshield and the rear window. Check
the fluid level in the reservoir if either
washer is not working. See
Washer Fluid
0 228.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass display on
the Driver Information Center (DIC). The
compass receives its heading and other
information from the Global Positioning
System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), and vehicle speed
information.
The compass system is designed to operate
for a certain number of miles or degrees of
turn before needing a signal from the GPS
satellites. When the compass display shows
CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in
an open area where it can receive a GPS
signal. The compass system will
automatically determine when a GPS signal
is restored and provide a heading again.
Clock
Set the time and date using the
infotainment system. See "Time/Date" under
Settings (11 inch screen radio) 0128.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12-Volt Direct Current
The vehicle has 12-volt outlets that can be
used to plug in electrical equipment, such as
a cell phone or MP3 player.
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Infotainment :Displays one information
zone under the speedometer.
Gauge : Displays no information zones and
the gauges are located to the left and right
of the speedometer.
Use the right steering wheel control to open
and scroll through the different items and
displays.
To change the cluster configuration and the
gauge faces, press the thumbwheel and use
yorzon the right steering wheel
control. Press the thumbwheel on the right
steering wheel control to select the desired
option from the list. The following conditional gauges may be
displayed while in a particular driver mode:
.Engine Oil Temperature
.Engine Oil Pressure
.Voltmeter
.Transmission Temperature
Speed Information
The following options can be turned on or
off using the infotainment display. See
Settings (11 inch screen radio)
0128.
Digital Speedometer
The speedometer shows how fast the
vehicle is moving in either kilometers per
hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). The
speedometer cannot be reset.
Speed Sign
Shows sign information, which comes from a
roadway database in the onboard
navigation, if equipped. The sign will show
“− −” when there is no detected speed limit
or the system is unavailable.
Speed Warning
The overspeeding area within the analog
gauge is shown red. In digital speedometer,
the digital number is shown red.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in
either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles
per hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the vehicle has
been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven since the trip
odometer was last reset.
The trip odometer is accessed and reset
through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0101 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 103.
The trip odometer on the uplevel instrument
cluster is accessed and reset through the
Vehicle Status. See Vehicle Status (Uplevel
only) 0104.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
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The Oil Life display must be reset after each
oil change. It will not reset itself. Do not
reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any
time other than when the oil has just been
changed. It cannot be reset accurately until
the next oil change. To reset, seeEngine Oil
Life System 0222.
Fuel Economy : Displays information about
current and average fuel economy.
Oil Pressure : Shows the engine oil pressure
in kPa (kilopascals) or psi (pounds per
square inch).
Engine Hours : Shows the total number of
hours the engine has run.
Coolant Temperature : Shows the
temperature of the coolant in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Transmission Fluid Temperature : Shows the
temperature of the automatic transmission
fluid in either degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Tire Pressure : Shows the approximate
pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is
displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in
pounds per square inch (psi). If the pressure
is low, the value for that tire is shown in amber. See
Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 249 and
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0250.
Air Filter Life : Shows an estimate of the
engine air filter’s remaining useful life and
the state of the system. Engine Air Filter Life
95% means 95% of the current air filter life
remains. Messages will display based on the
engine air filter life and the state of the
system. When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL
CHANGE message displays, the engine air
filter should be replaced at the time of the
next oil change. When the REPLACE SOON
message displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced at the earliest
convenience.
The Air Filter Life display must be reset after
the engine air filter replacement. To reset,
see Engine Air Filter Life System 0223.
Oil Temperature : Shows the current oil
temperature in either degrees Celsius (°C) or
degrees Fahrenheit (°F).Vehicle Status (Uplevel only)
The following are all possible vehicle status
features.
To access the vehicle status menu touch
A
from the list of home page icons displayed
on the left side of the infotainment display.
Vehicle status content is shown on cards
that are grouped together in option tabs
that are displayed on the infotainment
display.
Touching a card on the infotainment display
opens up a dialog box for that card. To
select a desired option within a dialog box,
touch the option and follow any message or
alerts that may display. Some options may
be unavailable while driving.
Touch Show in Cluster to send the desired
card to the Driver Information Center (DIC)
on the instrument cluster. Touch Remove
from Cluster to remove the selected card
from the instrument cluster. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0101
or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 103.
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Options
Maintenance
Tire Pressure :Displays the approximate
pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is
displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in
pounds per square inch (psi). If the pressure
is low, the value for that tire is shown in
amber. See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 249 and
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0250.
When selected, the following options may
be chosen in the dialog: Relearn Tire
Pressure, Turn Off/On Leak Detection, Reset
Leak Detection, and Show in Cluster. When
enabled, you will receive alerts when a fast
and/or slow tire leak is detected. The Leak
Detection speeds shown are either Tire Leak
or Fast Leak. When disabled, you will still
receive low tire pressure alerts. However,
you will stop receiving additional alerts
when a tire is leaking air.
Oil Life : Displays an estimate of the oil's
remaining useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE
99% is displayed, that means 99% of the
current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low, the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will
appear on the display. The oil should be changed as soon as possible. See
Engine Oil
0 220. In addition to the engine oil life
system monitoring the oil life, additional
maintenance is recommended. See
Maintenance Schedule 0287.
When selected, the following options may
be chosen in the dialog: Reset, and Show in
Cluster. The Oil Life must be reset after each
oil change. It will not reset itself. Do not
reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any
time other than when the oil has just been
changed. It cannot be reset accurately until
the next oil change. To reset, see Engine Oil
Life System 0222.
Engine Air Filter Life : Displays an estimate
of the engine air filter’s remaining useful life
and the state of the system. Engine Air
Filter Life 95% means 95% of the current air
filter life remains. Messages are displayed
based on the engine air filter life and the
state of the system. When the REPLACE AT
NEXT OIL CHANGE message displays, the
engine air filter should be replaced at the
time of the next oil change. When the
REPLACE NOW message displays, the engine
air filter should be replaced as soon as
possible. The Air Filter Life display must be reset after the engine air filter replacement.
To reset, see
Engine Air Filter Life System
0 223.
When selected, the following options may
be chosen in the dialog: Turn Off/On, Reset,
and Show in Cluster.
Gauge
Battery Voltage : Displays the current
battery voltage.
When selected, Show in Cluster may be
chosen in the dialog.
Coolant Temperature : Displays the
temperature of the coolant in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
When selected, Show in Cluster may be
chosen in the dialog.
Transmission Fluid Temperature : Displays
the temperature of the automatic
transmission fluid in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
When selected, Show in Cluster may be
chosen in the dialog.
Oil Pressure : Displays the engine oil
pressure in kPa (kilopascals) or psi (pounds
per square inch).
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If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, and
must be shut off while driving, press and
hold ENGINE START/STOP for longer than
two seconds, or press twice in five seconds.
Accessory (Amber Indicator Light) :This
mode allows some electrical accessories to
be used when the engine is off.
With the ignition off, pressing the button
one time without the brake pedal applied
will place the ignition system in accessory.
The ignition will switch from accessory to
OFF after five minutes to prevent battery
rundown.
ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator Light) : This
mode is for driving and starting. With the
ignition off, and the brake pedal applied,
pressing the button once will turn the
ignition on. Once engine cranking begins,
release the button. Engine cranking will
continue until the engine starts. See Starting
the Engine 0178.
Service Mode
This power mode is available for service and
diagnostics, and to verify the proper
operation of the malfunction indicator lamp
as may be required for emission inspection
purposes. With the vehicle off, and the
brake pedal not applied, pressing and holding the button for more than
five seconds will place the vehicle in Service
Mode. The instruments and audio systems
will operate as they do when the ignition is
on, but the vehicle will not be able to be
driven. The engine will not start in Service
Mode. Press the button again to turn the
ignition off.
Starting the Engine
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any
other position. To restart the engine when
the vehicle is already moving, use
N (Neutral) only.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could
damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park)
only when the vehicle is stopped.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or accessories,
you could change the way the engine
operates. Any resulting damage would
not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
See
Add-On Electrical Equipment 0214.
Starting Procedure (Key Access)
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
turn the ignition key to START. When
the engine starts, let go of the ignition.
The idle speed will go down as the
engine gets warm. Do not race the
engine immediately after starting it.
Operate the engine and transmission
gently to allow the oil to warm up and
lubricate all moving parts.
Caution
Cranking the engine for long periods of
time, by returning the ignition to the
START position immediately after
cranking has ended, can overheat and
damage the cranking motor, and drain
the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to let the cranking
motor cool down.
2. If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds, especially in very cold
weather (below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could
be flooded with too much gasoline. Try
pushing the accelerator pedal all the way
to the floor and holding it there as you
hold the key in START for up to a
maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least
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15 seconds between each try, to allow
the cranking motor to cool down. When
the engine starts, let go of the key and
the accelerator. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do the
same thing. This clears the extra gasoline
from the engine.
Do not race the engine immediately
after starting it.
Operate the engine and transmission
gently until the oil warms up and
lubricates all moving parts.
Starting Procedure (Keyless Access)
1. With the Keyless Access system, theremote key must be in the vehicle. Press
ENGINE START/STOPwith the brake pedal
applied. When the engine begins
cranking, let go of the button.
The idle speed will go down as the
engine gets warm. Do not race the
engine immediately after starting it.
If the remote key is not in the vehicle,
if there is interference, or if the remote
key battery is low, a Driver Information
Center (DIC) will display a message. See
Remote Key Operation (Keyless Access)
010 or
Remote Key Operation (Key Access) 015
Caution
Cranking the engine for long periods of
time, by returning the ignition to the
START position immediately after
cranking has ended, can overheat and
damage the cranking motor, and drain
the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to let the cranking
motor cool down.
2. If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds, especially in very cold
weather (below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could
be flooded with too much gasoline. Try
pushing the accelerator pedal all the way
to the floor and holding it there as you
press ENGINE START/ STOP. Wait at least
15 seconds between each try, to allow
the cranking motor to cool down. When
the engine starts, release the accelerator.
If the vehicle starts briefly but then
stops again, do the same thing. This
clears the extra gasoline from the
engine. Do not race the engine
immediately after starting it. Operate
the engine and transmission gently until
the oil warms up and lubricates all
moving parts.
Stop/Start System
The Stop/Start system shuts off the engine
to help conserve fuel. The system is
designed to manage the increased number
of starts.
{Warning
The automatic engine Stop/Start feature
causes the engine to shut off while the
vehicle is still on. Do not exit the vehicle
before shifting to P (Park). The vehicle
may restart and move unexpectedly.
Always shift to P (Park), and then turn
the ignition off before exiting the vehicle.
Auto Engine Stop/Start
When the brakes are applied and the vehicle
is at a complete stop, the engine may turn
off. When stopped, the tachometer displays
AUTO STOP. See Tachometer088. When
the brake pedal is released or the
accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will
restart.
To maintain vehicle performance, other
conditions may cause the engine to
automatically restart before the brake pedal
is released.
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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 216
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . 216
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . 219
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . 223
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . 235
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . 236
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . 239
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . 246
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Tire Pressure for High-SpeedOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . 249
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 250
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . 255
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . 257
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 257
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 258
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 261
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . 272
Towing the Vehicle
Transporting a Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . 274
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
How to Check Automatic Transmission
Fluid
It is not necessary to check the transmission
fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the
only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs,
take the vehicle to your dealer and have it
repaired as soon as possible.
There is a special procedure for checking and
changing the transmission fluid. Because this
procedure is difficult, you should have this
done at your dealer.
Change the fluid at the intervals listed in
Maintenance Schedule0287, and be sure to
use the fluid listed in Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0291.
Engine Air Filter Life System
If equipped, this feature provides an
indication of when to change the engine air
filter. The timing to change an engine air
filter depends on driving conditions. It is
possible an air filter change may not be
indicated for up to four years.
When to Change Engine Air Filter
When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL CHANGE
message displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced at the time of the next
engine oil change. When the REPLACE
ENGINE AIR FILTER NOW message displays,
the engine air filter should be replaced as
soon as possible.
Reset the engine air filter life system after
the engine air filter is replaced. See your
dealer for service and to reset the system.
How to Reset Engine Air Filter Life
System
Reset the system whenever the engine air
filter is replaced so that the system can
calculate the next engine air filter change.
To reset:
1. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
2. Select Engine Air Filter Life on the DIC menu. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base Level) 0101 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 103. 3. Press
lor the thumbwheel to move to
the Reset/Disable display area. Select
Reset then press
lor press the
thumbwheel. Press YES to confirm the
reset.
4. 100% AIR FILTER LIFE will be displayed when the Engine Air Filter Life System is
successfully reset.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is in the engine
compartment on the passenger side of the
vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview
0 219.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
For intervals on inspecting and replacing the
engine air cleaner/filter, see Maintenance
Schedule 0287.
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Do not start the engine or have the engine
running with the engine air cleaner/filter
housing open. Before removing the engine
air cleaner/filter, make sure that the engine
air cleaner/filter housing and nearby
components are free of dirt and debris.