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FIAT 500/500c ® 2 0 1 6 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle.
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The enclosed Warranty Information lists the services that FCA US LLC offers to its customers: Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be as- • The Warranty with terms and conditions for maintain- sured that it represents precision workmanship, distinc- tive styling, and high quality.
INTRODUCTION 5 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects. Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the this Owner’s Manual:...
INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information.
8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Stamped VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .11 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED ..16 ▫ Mechanical Ignition Key Removal ..11 ▫...
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..22 ▫ Child Restraints ..... . .55 ▫...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key code numbers to order duplicate keys, and the autho- The key fob contains a mechanical integrated key. To use rized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key the mechanical key, simply push the mechanical key code numbers for your vehicle locks.
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis- sion into PARK, apply the parking brake, turn the engine OFF, remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. •...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 key to the right. Refer to “Body Lubrication” in “Main- WARNING! (Continued) taining Your Vehicle” for maintenance procedures. • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or Key-In-Ignition Reminder in a location accessible to children.
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: A key which has not been programmed is also Replacement Keys considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 2. This device must accept any interference received, To Disarm The System: including interference that may cause undesired op- Push the key fob UNLOCK button or cycle the ignition to eration. the ON/RUN position. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your by the party responsible for compliance could void the...
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate using a hand-held key fob.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Opening Power Top Remote Function Opening Power Top Remote Function: The remote keyless power top function can only be used 1. OPEN — Push and hold the unlock button down on with the engine off. the key fob for a minimum of three seconds to initiate Power Top Open.
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Doors And Liftgate WARNING! Push and release the LOCK button on the key fob to lock Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Mechanical Key Release Button Key Fob Screw Location 2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the RKE Key 3. Take out the battery case. Remove and replace the Fob using a small screwdriver. battery observing its polarity.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 WARNING! (Continued) • For personal security and safety in the event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic transmission into PARK or the manual transmis- sion into FIRST gear or REVERSE, apply the park- ing brake, turn the vehicle OFF, remove the key fob...
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) A power door lock switch is incorporated into the driver • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is door handle. Push or pull the handle to lock or unlock the dangerous for a number of reasons.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. POWER WINDOWS Power Window Switches There are single window controls located on the shifter bezel, below the climate controls, which operate the driver and passenger door windows.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) location accessible to children. Occupants, particu- larly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. Power Window Switches Auto-Down The driver’s door window switch has an Auto-Down...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 second, release, and the window will go down automati- To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release handle cally. To cancel the Auto-Down movement, operate the and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch.
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS WARNING! Some of the most important safety features in your • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous vehicle are the restraint systems: exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your •...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing 6. All occupants should always wear their lap and child restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat, shoulder belts properly.
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the WARNING! inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of be belted at all times. an air bag.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on Change Of Status until both outboard front seat belts are buckled. The If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) when an outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied.
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30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver WARNING! or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with out- • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more board front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until severe injuries in a collision.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat injury in a collision.
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32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt properly. In a sudden stop, you could move too far are meant to be used together.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go around your lap. Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your abdomen.
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34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the seat belt to retract fully. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the WARNING! (Continued) folded webbing and the seat belt is no longer twisted. if, when worn, the distance between the front edge Seat Belt Extender of the Seat Belt Extender buckle and the center of the occupant’s body is LESS than 6 inches.
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36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen and across the strong bones of the hips. Place the shoulder belt across the chest and away from the neck. Never place the shoulder belt behind the back or under the arm.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- Restraints” section of this manual. The table below straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten- defines the type of feature for each seating position. sioners are single use items.
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38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap WARNING! around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the seat belt retracts.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! (Continued) Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it only used to install rear-facing or forward-facing to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking child restraints that have a harness for restraining Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) the child.
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40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Side Air Bags • Supplemental Knee Air Bags • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Seat Belt Pretensioners • Seat Belt Buckle Switch • Seat Track Position Sensors Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as WARNING! determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument which may receive information from the front impact sensors or other system components.
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42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) some collisions, air bags won’t deploy at all. Al- • No objects should be placed over or near the air ways wear your seat belts even though you have air bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel bags.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration Knee Impact Bolsters over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should driver and front passenger, and position the front occu- have deployed.
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44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags. Supplemental Side Air Bags Your vehicle is equipped with two types of supplemental Side Air Bags: 1.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 deploys through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The SAB moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure occupants if they are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SAB inflates.
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46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The SABIC deploys downward, covering the side win- WARNING! dows. An inflating SABIC pushes the outside edge of the • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right headliner out of the way and covers the window. The SABICs inflate with enough force to injure occupants if Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains they are not belted and seated properly, or if items are...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to compartment. The Side Air Bags may deploy during activate in certain side impacts. The Occupant Restraint angled or offset frontal collisions where the Advanced Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the deployment Front Air Bags deploy.
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48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE be properly restrained in a child restraint or booster seat If A Deployment Occurs that is appropriate for the size of the child. The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like WARNING! particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot bag inflation.
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50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Accident Response System Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure In the event of an impact, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending After the event occurs, when the system is active, a on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine message regarding fuel cutoff is displayed.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Customer Action Customer Will See Customer Action Customer Will See 1. Turn Ignition OFF. 6. Turn Left Turn Signal Left Turn Light Is ON (Turn Signal Switch Must Switch ON. SOLID. Right Turn Light Be Placed In Neutral Is ON SOLID.
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52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light the MAR position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a mal- The air bags must be ready to inflate for your function in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag protection in a collision.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 • The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or Maintaining Your Air Bag System remains on while driving. WARNING! NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint •...
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54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per- WARNING! (Continued) formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to not function properly if modifications are made. vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any time, typically 30 seconds or less.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per- sonal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) WARNING!
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56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE instructions and warnings in the child restraint Owner’s NOTE: Manual and on all the labels attached to the child • For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org restraint. or call 1-866-732-8243. Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has •...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Child Size, Height, Weight Or Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Small Children Children who are at least two Forward-Facing Child Restraint years old or who have out-grown with a five-point Harness, facing the height or weight limit of their forward in the rear seat of the rear-facing child restraint...
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58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE reach the weight or height limit of the infant carrier. WARNING! (Continued) Convertible child seats can be used either rear-facing or • Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child seats with a rear seat.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 fit properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over WARNING! (Continued) the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against because it can loosen the child restraint attach- the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster ments.
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60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE simple 5-step test to decide whether the child can use the A child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of vehicle’s seat belt alone: position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle, or use 1.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor...
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62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren seating position. These anchorages are used to install (LATCH) Restraint System LATCH-equipped child seats without using the vehicle’s seat belts. Some seating positions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
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64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system weight + weight of the child re- until the combined weight of the straint) for using the LATCH an- child and the child restraint is chorage system to attach the child 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Can two child restraints be at- Never “share” a LATCH anchorage tached using a common lower with two or more child restraints. LATCH anchorage? If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchor- ages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the...
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66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage. Center Seat LATCH WARNING! This vehicle does not have a center seating position.
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68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE “Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt” 4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the to check what type of seat belt each seating position has. top tether anchorage.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 restraints. An unused belt could injure a child if they play WARNING! with it and accidentally lock the seat belt retractor. Before • Improper installation of a child restraint to the installing a child restraint using the LATCH system, buckle the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- the child’s reach.
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70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Belt Restraints In This Vehicle The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to with the seat belt to attach a forward...
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72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints WARNING! (Continued) Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to tether strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether attach a tether anchor. anchorage that is approved for that seating position, 9.
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74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available. 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. increased head motion and possible injury to the Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result. vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Exhaust Gas WARNING! (Continued) • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the WARNING! engine running, adjust your heating or cooling Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The driving, have the system inspected at an authorized Vehicle dealer as soon as possible. This light will illuminate with a single chime when a fault with the Air Bag Seat Belts Warning Light has been detected, it will stay on until Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals WARNING! (Continued) or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways. mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for proper closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ... .91 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED . .84 ▫ Lowering The Power Top....85 ▫...
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82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ..101 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ..108 ▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation ..108 LIGHTS .
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 ▫ Rear Park Assist Warning Display ..117 ▫ Emergency Operation....125 ▫...
84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: • The power top buttons will operate when the ignition On vehicles equipped with a power convertible top, the power convertible top switch is located on the overhead switch is turned to the ACC/ON/RUN position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 Lowering The Power Top Raising The Power Top Auto Open Auto Close Push the top open button approximately one second for From the convertible top fully open position, push the the three-quarter open/spoiler position. Push the top top close button for approximately one second for the open button for approximately one second a second time three-quarter open/spoiler position.
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the top is fully open and the vehicle is traveling at CAUTION! 50 mph (80 km/h) or above, it will not allow you to close the top. Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior water damage, stains or mildew on the top material: NOTE: Rail lubrication is recommended every 2000 •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 closing to the one-quarter open and three-quarter open 7. CONTINUE to hold the CLOSED button until the top comfort stops), or if the remote keyless power top begins to cycle fully open, then release the CLOSED function is inoperable, or if the trunk lid does not open - button.
88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Wind Stop The Wind Stop installs in the backseat area of the vehicle. The Wind Stop will not interfere with power top opera- tion. Therefore, it can remain installed when the top is up. MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror The mirror can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 NOTE: This feature is disabled when the vehicle is CAUTION! moving in reverse. To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean.
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90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using the mirror control switch, push on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move. WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature can be activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sun Visors SEATS The driver and passenger sun visors are located on the Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the headliner, near the front windshield. The sun visor can be vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Forward/Rearward Adjustment move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched. The adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats, near the floor. WARNING! •...
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Recline Adjustment WARNING! The recline adjustment lever is located on the inboard Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the side of the seat. To recline the seatback, lift up the recline shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 dump the seatback forward, then slide the seat forward to allow access in and out of the rear seat. Height Adjuster EZ Entry Feature EZ Entry Lever The driver and front passenger seats have an EZ entry Lift the seatback upright and push the seat rearward to feature for rear seat passengers.
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Memory Feature be locked forward of its last set fore/aft memory posi- tion. To then reset the fore/aft track memory feature (to Both front seats have a memory feature, which can reestablish Memory Function Option 1), the seat has to be operate in two ways: returned fully rearward to its last fore/aft memory track Memory Function Option 1 —...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Head Restraints WARNING! Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin by restricting head movement in the event of a rear- because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, impact.
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98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Reactive Head Restraints. In the event of a rear impact the Reactive Head Restraints will automatically extend forward minimizing the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the Reactive Head Restraint.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Reactive Head Restraints do not return to their normal WARNING! (Continued) position, see your authorized dealership immediately. • Do not place items over the top of the Reactive NOTE: The head restraints should only be removed by Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or por- qualified technicians, for service purposes only.
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100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can go then push the release button and the adjustment button at the base of each post while pulling the head restraint up.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 WARNING! ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the re-installation instructions above prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released.
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102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Hood Safety Latch Location Hood Prop Rod 3. Lift the hood prop rod that clips to the right side (left In hot climates, the prop rod may be hot. Pick up the prop side when standing in front of the hood) of the engine rod at the foam on the end of the prop rod.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 LIGHTS WARNING! Multifunction Lever Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights, when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE High Beams With the low beams activated, push the multi- function lever towards the instrument panel to turn on the high beams. Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel to turn off the high beams. Flash-To-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Daytime Running Lights To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the O symbol. NOTE: The low beams and side/taillights will not be on with DRL. If allowed by law in the country in which the vehicle was purchased the DRL function can be turned on or off using the display menus.
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lane Change Assist Deactivation Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash and hold it for more than two seconds.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 • When the doors are unlocked with the Key Fob a 10 on the right light and push the switch to the left to turn on the left light. second timer is activated. •...
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lights — If Equipped WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The fog light switch is located on the center stack of the The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the instrument panel, just below the radio. right side of the steering column.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 NOTE: The Intermittent function only has one detent but wiper delay will vary with changes in vehicle speed. As vehicle speed increases the delay time will decrease. Low Speed Push the lever downward to the second detent. The wipers will operate at low speed.
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Windshield Washer Operation CAUTION! (Continued) Pull the windshield wiper/washer lever toward the • Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents steering wheel to activate the washers. The wipers will the windshield wiper blades from returning to the activate automatically for three cycles after the lever is off position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Rear Windshield Washer Operation Push the windshield wiper/washer lever toward the instrument panel to activate the rear washer. Push and hold the lever for more than a half second and the wipers will activate automatically for three cycles after the lever is released.
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- right side of the steering wheel. tronic Speed Control system has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time.
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE deactivate Electronic Speed Control without erasing the WARNING! set speed memory. Pushing the ON/OFF button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set speed in Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on memory.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 U.S. Speed (mph) To Decrease Speed • Pushing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 mph When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can de- crease speed by pushing the SET (-) button. increase in set speed.
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Metric Speed (km/h) On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed • Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 km/h Control.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 during a parking maneuver. Refer to the “Park Assist The minimum height of a detectable obstacle corre- System Usage Precautions” for the limitations of this sponds to the maximum height of an obstacle that would system and recommendations.
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If an obstacle is detected in the center rear region, the Rear Park Assist Audible Alerts display will show solid arcs in the center rear region and If an obstacle is behind the vehicle when the transmission will produce an audible alert.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Audible And Visual Signals Supplied By The Rear Park Assist System SIGNAL MEANING INDICATION Obstacle Distance An obstacle is present Audible signal (dashboard loudspeaker) • Sound pulses emitted at a rate that increases as the within the sensors’...
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE While audible signals are emitted, the audio system is not Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in muted. “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. The audible signal is turned off immediately if the distance increases.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 • Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors regularly, taking Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System care not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors with water, car wash not be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or soap and a soft cloth.
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122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) when the warning display turns on the single • Drivers must be careful when backing up even flashing arc and sounds the continuous tone. Also, when using the Rear Park Assist system. Always the sensors could detect the ball mount and hitch check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind ball assembly, depending on its size and shape,...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 CAUTION! (Continued) • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using Rear Park Assist in order to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is detected. It is recommended that the driver looks over his/her shoulder when using Rear Park Assist.
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Open WARNING! (Continued) Push and hold the power sunroof switch rearward for to children. Occupants, particularly unattended approximately one second and the sunroof will stop at children, can become entrapped by the power sun- the vented position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Pinch Protect Feature the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to the sunroof during Express Close operation.
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sun Shade — If Equipped ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS For vehicles equipped with either a power sunroof or a There is a standard 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet, fixed glass roof, there is a sun shade that can be open or located in the floor console, for added convenience.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Power is available when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN or START position. Insert the cigar lighter or accessory plug into the outlet for use. To preserve the heating element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position.
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128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or To avoid serious injury or death: prevent the engine from starting. • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED CUPHOLDERS This is located on the center console, in front of the cup For the driver and front passenger, cupholders are lo- holders. To activate the cigar lighter, push and release the cated on the floor console between the front seats.
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For rear passengers, there are cupholders located on the STORAGE floor between the front driver and passenger seats. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Pull outward on the glove compart- ment latch to open the glove compartment.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 CARGO AREA FEATURES The rear seatbacks have a fold down feature to allow increased cargo capacity. Push down the release button, located at the outboard top of the seatback and move the seatback to its folded- down position to provide a flat load floor cargo area.
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132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When returning the seatback to its upright position, push rearward until the seatback is properly latched. Folded Rear Seats Rear Seat Release Buttons...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: The rear window defroster button is located in the • Use care when washing the inside of the rear center of the instrument panel, below the radio.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ EVIC Control Buttons ....176 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..137 ▫...
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136 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Radio ......205 CYBERSECURITY..... . .191 ▫...
138 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS Your vehicle is equipped with one of the following Instrument Clusters. Lounge Instrument Cluster Base...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 Lounge Instrument Cluster Sport Mode...
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140 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Sport Instrument Cluster Base...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 Sport Instrument Cluster Sport Mode...
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142 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Sport Turbo Instrument Cluster Base...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 143 Sport Turbo Instrument Cluster Sport Mode...
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144 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Tachometer WARNING! • This gauge measures engine revolutions per minute Driving with a hot engine cooling system could (RPM x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red area, damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 145 3. Speedometer changes according to vehicle version while mini- • Indicates vehicle speed. mum and maximum values change depending on selected unit. The possible labels are: 4. Fuel Gauge • mpg • The digital display shows the amount of fuel in the •...
146 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS All active telltales will display first if applicable. The system check menu may appear different based upon IMPORTANT: The warning / indicator lights switch on equipment options and current vehicle status. Some in the instrument panel together with a dedicated mes- telltales are optional and may not appear.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 147 Red Telltale Indicator Lights Air Bag Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
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148 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light When the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound and the light will turn on. When driving, if the driver or front passenger seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will flash or remain on continu- ously and a chime will sound.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 149 Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped Red Telltale What It Means Light Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Power Steering System). Refer to “Power Steering”...
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150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Brake Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reser- voir.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by tions.
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152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Battery Charge Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Battery Charge Warning Light This light illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays on while the en- gine is running, there may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact your autho- rized dealer as soon as possible.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a problem is detected while the engine is running, the light will either stay on or flash de- pending on the nature of the problem.
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154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Oil Pressure Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns on.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 Engine Temperature Warning Light Red Warning What It Means Light Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the gauge approaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
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156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Door Open Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means Door Open Warning Light This indicator will illuminate when a door is ajar/open and not fully closed. • Driver’s Door Open • Passenger Door Open •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 Liftgate Open Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Liftgate Open Warning Light This indicator will turn when the liftgate is open. Transmission Fault Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Transmission Fault Warning Light This light will illuminate (together with a message in the Instrument Cluster Display and a buzzer) to indicate a transmission fault.
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158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING! CAUTION! If you continue operating the vehicle when the Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi- ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring.
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160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause The TPMS has been optimized for the original sensor damage. Using aftermarket tire sealants may equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning have been established for the tire size sensor to become inoperable.
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162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position. It should go out with the en- gine running.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off. For further information, refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in “Starting And Operating.”...
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164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON position before engine start.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 WARNING! CAUTION! A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you control system.
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166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Rear Fog Light Indicator This indicator will illuminate when the rear fog lights are on. Rear Defrost Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Rear Defrost Light This indicator will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to soaking with warm water. the heating elements: • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive •...
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168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light After the ignition is turned on, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) light illuminates to indi- cate function check at vehicle startup. If the light remains on after startup or comes on and stays on at road speeds, it may indicate that the ABS has detected a malfunction or has be- come inoperative.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 Generic Warning Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Generic Warning Indicator Light The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur: Oil Change Request, Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure, External Light Failure, Fuel Cut-Off Not Available, Parking Sensor Failure, DST System Failure.
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170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Exterior Bulb Failure Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Exterior Bulb Failure Indicator Light This light will illuminate when there is a malfunction in one of the exterior bulbs. Stop Light Failure Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 Glow Plug Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Glow Plug Light — If Equipped This vehicle will inhibit engine cranking when the ambient temperature is less than –22° F (–30° C) and the oil temperature sensor reading indicates an engine block heater has not been used.
172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Green Telltale Indicator Lights Turn Signal Indicator Lights Green Tell- What It Means tale Light Turn Signal Indicator Lights The instrument cluster arrow will flash independently for the LEFT or RIGHT turn signal as se- lected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected when the multi- function lever is moved down (LEFT) or up (RIGHT).
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means...
174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blue Telltale Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light Blue Telltale What It Means Light High Beam Indicator Light This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 White Telltale Indicator Lights Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light White Telltale What It Means Light Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is ON, but not set.
176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The EVIC consists of the following: (EVIC) • System Status The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 Push and release the DOWN arrow button to scroll Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) downward through the displayed menu and the re- Setup Menu lated options or to decrease the value displayed. NOTE: UP and DOWN arrow buttons activate different functions according to the following situa- tions:...
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178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The setup menu can be activated by pushing the MENU button. A single push on the UP or DOWN arrow button will scroll through the setup menu options. The menu includes the following functions: • Buzzer Volume •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 2. Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow 4. Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button (by single pushes) to select the new setting. button (by single pushes) to select the new setting for this submenu option.
180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the Trip Computer engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent The Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster. It upon your personal driving style. features a driver-interactive display (displays informa- tion such as trip information, range, fuel consumption, Unless reset, this message will continue to display each average speed, and travel time).
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 • When the “Trip distance” reaches 99999.9 miles or Briefly push and release the MENU button to go back to kilometers or when the “Travel time” reaches 999.59 the menu screen or push and hold the MENU (approxi- (999 hours and 59 minutes), the system is reset auto- mately one second) to go back to the main screen without matically.
182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL “Trip B” can be used to display the figures relating to: Values Displayed • Trip distance B Range • Average consumption This indicates the distance which may be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank, assuming that driving •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 Distance Traveled Average Speed This value shows the distance covered since the last reset. This value shows the vehicle’s average speed as a func- tion of the overall time elapsed since the last reset. Average Economy Travel Time This value shows the approximate average consumption since the last reset.
184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Submenu Personal Settings With this function the volume of the buzzer accompany- ing any failure/warning indication can be adjusted to Buzzer Volume (Adjusting The Failure/Warning Low, Medium, High. Buzzer Volume) To adjust the volume proceed as follows: 1.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 Buzzer Volume Submenu Settings: Service – If Equipped • Off • Low • Medium • High • Return to MENU Service Submenu Display This function allows you to display the information about mileage intervals for servicing your car.
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186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To view this information, proceed as follows: Headlight Adjustment – If Equipped 1. Briefly push and release the MENU button to enter the Main MENU. 2. Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button to select Service. Push and release the MENU button, push and release the UP DOWN arrow button to select Speed Limit...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 To set the desired headlight setting, proceed as follows: Headlight Adjustment Submenu Settings: • 2 1. Briefly push and release the MENU button. Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button • 3 to highlight Headlight Adjustment. Push and re- •...
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188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip B Data (Trip B On) For activation / deactivation, proceed as follows: 1. Briefly push and release the MENU button. 2. Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button to select Trip B data. Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button to turn ON or OFF 3.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 • CD audio, CD MP3: track number. Audio Repetition (Repeat Audio Information) To activate (On) or to deactivate (Off) the sound system info displaying, proceed as follows: 1. Briefly push and release the MENU button. Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button...
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190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the radio has Uconnect, refer to the appropriate Navigation Repetition — If Equipped “Uconnect Radio Supplement” for further information. Audio Repetition Submenu Settings: • Off • On • Return to MENU Navigation Repetition Submenu Display With this function active, the Instrument Cluster Display shows information relevant to the navigation system.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 • The distance to next maneuver • Return to MENU • The name of the street (1 or 2 lines) CYBERSECURITY To activate (On) or to deactivate (Off) the navigation Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may be system info displaying, proceed as follows: equipped with both wired and wireless networks.
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192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your WARNING! (Continued) vehicle systems may still exist, even if the most recent may increase the possibility for vehicle systems to version of vehicle software (such as Uconnect software) is be breached.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 Privacy of any wireless and wired communications can- not be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept information and private communications without your consent. For further information, refer to “Onboard Di- agnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL UCONNECT SETTINGS The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the center of the instrument panel that allow you to access and change the customer programmable features. Many features can vary by vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 Buttons On The Faceplate Buttons On The Touchscreen Buttons on the faceplate are located below, and beside the Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the Uconnect system in the center of the instrument panel. In Uconnect touchscreen.
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196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Brightness press the “X” button on the touchscreen to close out of the settings screen. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow When in this display, you may select the overall screen buttons on the right side of the screen will allow you to brightness with the headlights on or off.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 • Pressure Units Select from: “psi” or “kPa.” After pressing the “Units” button on the touchscreen you may select each unit of measure independently displayed Voice in the Electronic Vehicle Information System (EVIC) or After pressing the “Voice” button on the touchscreen the Driver Information Display (DID).
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198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Date Clock & Date After pressing the “Clock & Date” button on the touch- When in this display, you may set the date manually. screen the following settings will be available: Press the “Set Date” button on the touchscreen then press the corresponding arrows above and below the current •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 • Auto Door Locks and operating information. To make your selection, press the “Hill Start Assist” button on the touchscreen and When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto- select “On” or “Off.” Press the back arrow button on the matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
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200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Radio Off Delay NOTE: Bass/Mid/Treble allow you to simply slide your finger up or down to change the setting as well as press When this feature is selected, the radio will stay on for a directly on the desired setting.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 Phone/Bluetooth during that current song. Tune Start works in the back- ground, so you will not even realize it’s on, except that After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” button on the you will miss the experience of joining your favorite song touchscreen the following settings will be available: with only a few seconds left to play.
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202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL services, it will be necessary to access the information on To restore the settings to their default setting, press the the Subscription Information screen to re-subscribe. Restore Settings button. A pop-up will appear asking Are you sure you want to reset your settings to default?” Press the “Subscription Info”...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 UCONNECT 5.0 VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS Introducing Uconnect Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these help- ful quick tips. It provides the key Voice Commands and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect 5.0 system.
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204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Reduce background noise. Wind and passenger con- versations are examples of noise that may impact recognition. 3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahead. The microphone is positioned on the rearview mirror and aimed at the driver. 4.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 Basic Voice Commands The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any point while using your Uconnect system. Push the VR button . After the beep, say • Cancel to stop a current voice session •...
206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the VR button . After the beep, say • Tune to ninety-five-point-five FM • Tune to Satellite Channel Hits 1 TIP: At any time, if you are not sure of what to say or want to learn a Voice Command, push the VR button and say “Help.”...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 Push the VR button . After the beep, say one of the following commands and follow the prompts to switch your media source or choose an artist. • Change source to Bluetooth • Change source to iPod •...
208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Once an incoming text message is read to you, push PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES the PHONE button . After the beep, say... “Re- I’ll call you I need direc- See you in ply.” later.
210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pushing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ AUX/Media Player, etc.) and can also be used to select/ enter an item while scrolling through menu. The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a push-button in the center.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES Manual Heating And Air Conditioning Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the mobile phone antenna.
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212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Temperature Control NOTE: • Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make Rotate this control to regulate the temperature of the air the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. inside the passenger compartment. Rotating the dial to Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 • Panel require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is Air is directed through the outlets in the good for maintaining comfort while reducing mois- instrument panel. These outlets can be ad- ture on the windshield. justed to direct airflow.
214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MAX A/C For maximum cooling, use the A/C and recirculation modes at the same time. ECONOMY MODE If economy mode is desired, push the A/C button to turn OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor. Then, move the temperature control to the desired temperature.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 2. A/C Button are selected. This allows the front occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the Push and release to change the current Air Conditioning AUTO mode. (A/C) setting. Performing this function will cause the The operator can also select the direction of the airflow ATC to switch into manual mode.
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216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL and side window demist outlets. When the defrost but- NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be aimed ton is selected, the blower level will increase. Use Defrost so that they are directed toward the rear seat passengers mode with maximum temperature settings for best wind- for maximum airflow to the rear.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 11. Climate Control ON/OFF Button outlets. If Economy mode is desired, push the A/C button to turn off the A/C mode in the ATC display and Push and release to turn the Climate Control ON or OFF. deactivate the A/C system.
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218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL this button is selected. Push the button a second time to 2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the turn off the Recirculation mode LED and allow outside system to maintain by adjusting the temperature con- air into the vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 feature. Refer to the “Electronic Vehicle Information Operating Tips Center (EVIC) — Customer-Programmable Features” NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for in this section of the manual. suggested control settings for various weather condi- Manual Operation tions.
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220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a Winter Operation non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works When operating the system during the winter months, very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 Operating Tips Chart...
STARTING AND OPERATING 227 STARTING PROCEDURES Manual Transmission — If Equipped Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both Apply the parking brake, place the gear selector in inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. NEUTRAL, and press the clutch pedal before starting the vehicle.
228 STARTING AND OPERATING Turn the ignition switch to the AVV/ACC (START) reminder to avoid possible crank delays at the next position and release it when the engine starts. If the cold start. engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait 10 to 15 CAUTION! seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”...
STARTING AND OPERATING 229 3. If the engine fails to start within 10 to 15 seconds, cycle If Engine Fails To Start the ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait five seconds to allow the starter to cool, then repeat the WARNING! Extended Park Starting procedure.
230 STARTING AND OPERATING MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! (Continued) Five-Speed Manual Transmission • To prevent damage to the starter, do not continu- ously crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at WARNING! a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again. You or others could be injured if you leave the After Starting vehicle unattended without having the parking...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 231 Use each gear in numerical order; do not skip a gear. Be sure the transmission is in first gear, not third, when starting from a standing position. Damage to the clutch can result from starting in third gear. For most city driving, you will find it easier to use only the lower gears.
232 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Recommended Shift Speeds • Clashing REVERSE gear, especially if vehicle is mov- To use your manual transmission for optimal fuel economy, it should be upshifted as listed in the following ing, can result in transmission damage. table.
STARTING AND OPERATING 233 Downshifting When turning a corner or driving up a steep grade, downshift early so that the engine will not be overbur- Proper downshifting will improve fuel economy and dened. prolong engine life. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! CAUTION! If you skip a gear while downshifting or downshift...
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234 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal while WARNING! (Continued) shifting out of PARK. transmission into FIRST gear or REVERSE, turn the engine OFF, apply the parking brake, and WARNING! remove the ignition key. When the ignition is in the •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 235 PARK unless the brakes are applied. To shift the trans- WARNING! (Continued) mission out of PARK, the ignition switch must be turned • Do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle to the ON/RUN position (engine running or not) and the (or in a location accessible to children).
236 STARTING AND OPERATING Manual shifts can be made using the AutoStick shift control (refer to “AutoStick” in this section for further information). Toggling the gear selector forward (-) or rearward (+) while in the AutoStick position (beside the DRIVE position) will manually select the transmission gear, and will display the current gear in the instrument cluster as 1, 2, 3, etc.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 237 NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. grade. This is especially important when the engine is cold. WARNING! PARK (P) •...
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238 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the igni- vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit tion key from the vehicle and lock the vehicle. •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 239 • With brake pedal released, verify that the gear selector CAUTION! will not move out of PARK. • Before moving the transmission gear selector out of REVERSE (R) PARK, you must turn the ignition to the ON/RUN This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
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240 STARTING AND OPERATING automatically upshifts through all forward gears. The WARNING! (Continued) DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteris- practices that limit your response to changing traffic tics under all normal operating conditions. or road conditions. You might lose control of the When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as vehicle and have a collision.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 241 During cold temperatures, transmission operation may 1. Stop the vehicle. be modified depending on engine coolant temperature. 2. Shift the transmission into PARK. Normal operation will resume once the engine tempera- ture has risen to a suitable level. 3.
242 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOSTICK NOTE: In AutoStick mode, the transmission will only shift up or down when the driver moves the gear selector AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature rearward (+) or forward (-), except as described below. providing manual shift control, giving you more control •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 243 • The system will ignore shift commands that would WARNING! cause engine lugging or overspeed. An audible beep will sound if an inappropriate gear is requested. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their •...
244 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. WARNING! 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. become visible. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the 4.
STARTING AND OPERATING 245 Flowing/Rising Water WARNING! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- WARNING! cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph Do not drive on or across a road or path where water (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
246 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited standing water that is deeper than the bottom of Warranty. the tire rims mounted on the vehicle. • Determine the condition of the road or the path •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 247 If the Steering icon, and the SERVICE POWER STEER- WARNING! ING - ASSIST OFF message is displayed on the EVIC screen, the vehicle needs to be taken to an authorized Continued operation with reduced or no power steer- dealer for service.
248 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave the manual transmission in REVERSE or first gear. The parking brake lever is located in the center console. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 249 should always be applied whenever the driver is not in WARNING! (Continued) the vehicle. • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake WARNING! failure and a collision. •...
250 STARTING AND OPERATING SPORT MODE Manual Transmission — If Equipped The Sport mode increases steering feedback to the driver with slight increases in effort and throttle pedal-to-engine response. This driving mode is useful while driving on twisty roads where more steering precision is desired in spirited cornering.
STARTING AND OPERATING 251 Automatic Transmission — If Equipped The Sport mode increases steering feedback to the driver with slight increase in effort and changes the transmis- sion shift schedules for more aggressive shifting. This driving mode is useful while driving on twisty roads where more steering precision is desired in spirited cornering.
252 STARTING AND OPERATING BRAKE SYSTEM ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake Your vehicle is equipped with a advanced electronic systems. If either of the two hydraulic systems loses brake control system that includes the Anti-Lock Brake normal capability, the remaining system will still func- System (ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Traction Con- tion.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 253 The ABS includes an amber ABS Warning Light. When WARNING! (Continued) the light is illuminated, the ABS is not functioning. The • The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those system reverts to standard non-anti-lock brakes. Turning resulting from excessive speed in turns, following the ignition Off and On again may reset the ABS if the another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning.
254 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking • The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevail- ing the rate and amount of brake application and then...
STARTING AND OPERATING 255 stability. A feature of the TCS system, Brake Limited system will release brake pressure in proportion to the Differential (BLD), functions similar to a limited slip amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven the intended direction of travel.
256 STARTING AND OPERATING or understeering of the vehicle by applying the brake of WARNING! the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteering or understeering condition. Engine power There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, when the system desired path.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 257 ESC Off Switch (Automatic Transmission) ESC Off Switch (Manual Transmission) NOTE: The ESC Off switch is located left of the steering column (Manual Transmission Only).
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258 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly main- • The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- tain your vehicle, may change the handling charac- vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the teristics of your vehicle, and may negatively affect vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by the performance of the ESC system.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 259 ESC Operating Modes To turn ESC on again, momentarily pushing the switch again. This will restore the normal ESC On mode of The ESC system has two available operating modes. operation. Full On NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving This is the normal operating mode for ESC.
260 STARTING AND OPERATING has been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains WARNING! (Continued) on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been reduction feature of TCS is disabled, and the driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC sys- 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as tem is reduced.
STARTING AND OPERATING 261 NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings • The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and the ESC OFF Indicator Light come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
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262 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary NOTE: emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into design standards.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 263 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
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264 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol – A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions –...
STARTING AND OPERATING 265 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
266 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) – 01 means the year 2001 – Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 267 Term Definition Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire. The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall. Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation pressure Pressure as shown on the tire placard.
268 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Example Tire Placard Location (Door)
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STARTING AND OPERATING 269 Tire And Loading Information Placard Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar) Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
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270 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or spare tires.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 271 (4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of Metric Example For Load Limit cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and there “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five will be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the amount 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 295 kg...
STARTING AND OPERATING 273 • Tread Wear WARNING! • Ride Comfort Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading Safety can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the WARNING! recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
274 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Economy WARNING! (Continued) Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance • Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob- resulting in higher fuel consumption. lems. You could lose control of your vehicle. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Tread Wear to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause abnor-...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 275 At least once a month: been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours. • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the pocket-type pressure gauge.
276 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) WARNING! during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous.
STARTING AND OPERATING 277 Tire Repair Tire Types If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it All Season Tires — If Equipped meets the following criteria: All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring, • The tire has not been driven on when flat. Summer, Fall and Winter).
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278 STARTING AND OPERATING Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or If you need snow tires, select tires mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use equivalent in size and type to the Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may original equipment tires.
STARTING AND OPERATING 279 Run Flat Tires — If Equipped Spare Tires — If Equipped Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation instead of a spare tire, please refer to the “Tire Service pressure.
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280 STARTING AND OPERATING rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the tire rotation pattern.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 281 collapsible spare by looking at the spare tire description WARNING! on the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the driver’s side door opening or on the sidewall of the Compact and Collapsible spares are for temporary tire.
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282 STARTING AND OPERATING your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the WARNING! original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Limited use spares are for emergency use only. In- stallation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle Limited Use Spare —...
STARTING AND OPERATING 283 Tire Spinning WARNING! When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- age or failure.
284 STARTING AND OPERATING becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm). When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for further information. Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 285 tread life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle main- wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu- tenance schedule is highly recommended. facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva- lent to the originals in size, quality and performance WARNING! when replacement is needed.
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286 STARTING AND OPERATING It is recommended you contact your authorized tire WARNING! (Continued) dealer or original equipment dealer with any questions only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings you may have on tire specifications or capability. Failure approved for your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 287 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) CAUTION! Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard following precautions: against damage: • Because of restricted traction device clearance be- •...
288 STARTING AND OPERATING tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain CAUTION! (Continued) mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- smooth, quiet ride. tions on the method of installation, operating Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
STARTING AND OPERATING 289 The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will de- crease. Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure.
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290 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn on the Tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light. Driving the vehicle off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately cold tire pressure on the placard.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 291 • The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge CAUTION! (Continued) while adjusting your tire pressure. sensor damage. Using aftermarket tire sealants may • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
292 STARTING AND OPERATING • Text Message Display Premium TPM System With Comfort Cluster Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings This is the TPMS warning indicator located in the The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi- instrument cluster. nate in the instrument cluster, an audible chime will be The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim activated, and the “Low inflation pressure left or right mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev-...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 293 fault is detected, an audible chime will be activated and NOTE: Your vehicle may be equipped with a compact the “Service Tire Pressure Monitoring System” text mes- spare wheel and tire assembly. sage will display. If the ignition key is cycled, this •...
294 STARTING AND OPERATING • This occurs for each subsequent ignition key cycle, a monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and readings to the receiver module.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 295 pressure text message and a graphic showing the low will automatically update and the “Tire Pressure Moni- tire pressure tire highlighted in a different color. toring Telltale Light” will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this informa- tion.
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296 STARTING AND OPERATING A system fault can occur due to any of the following: 1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors. 2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals.
STARTING AND OPERATING 297 limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the “Tire turn off as long as no tire pressure is below the low- Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will remain on and pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires. a chime will sound.
298 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS — 1.4L/1.4L Turbo Engine Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experience these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before consid- This engine is designed to meet all emis- ering service for the vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 299 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may void or not be covered under New Vehicle Limited Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Warranty. genates such as ethanol. E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles CAUTION! Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso- line containing up to 15% ethanol (E-15).
300 STARTING AND OPERATING MMT In Gasoline that have these additives will help improve fuel economy, reduce emissions, and maintain vehicle perfor- Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) mance. is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline Designated TOP TIER Detergent Gaso- blended with MMT provides no performance advantage line contains a higher level of deter-...
STARTING AND OPERATING 301 Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentrations performance: of methanol.
302 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- WARNING! tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon conditions repaired promptly.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 303 CAUTION! (Continued) into the fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting aftermar- ket cap can cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” to illuminate, due to fuel vapors escaping from the system. • To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off”...
304 STARTING AND OPERATING Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message WARNING! (Continued) After fuel has been added, the vehicle diagnostic system could be burned. Always place gas containers on can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose, the ground while filling. improperly installed, or damaged.
STARTING AND OPERATING 305 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Flat Tow NONE Transmission in NOT ALLOWED NEUTRAL Dolly Tow Front Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED On Trailer NOTE: When recreational towing your vehicle, always This vehicle may also be towed using a tow dolly (with...
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306 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! • DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground. • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re- quirements can cause severe transmission damage.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...309 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED ......323 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
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308 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ....338 ▫ Manual Transmission ....345 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 309 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel below the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
310 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat CAUTION! (Continued) from the engine cooling system. idle. Turn off the air conditioning and wait until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the WARNING! pointer remains on the H (red) mark for more than a You or others can be badly burned by hot engine...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 311 Tire Service Kit Storage Tire Service Kit Components And Operation The Tire Service Kit is located under the front driver’s seat. Tire Service Kit Components 1 — Sealant Bottle 5 — Mode Select Knob 2 —...
312 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Using The Power Button Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the following Push and release the Power Button (4) once to symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. turn On the Tire Service Kit.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 313 from the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded. • For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the Tire Service Kit.
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314 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Keep Tire Service Kit away from open flames or • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the heat source. vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the •...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 315 on the ground. This will provide the best positioning WARNING! (Continued) of the kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated • Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains latex. In tire and running the air pump. Move the vehicle as case of an allergic reaction or rash, consult a phy- necessary to place the valve stem in this position sician immediately.
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316 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • After pushing the Power Button (4), the sealant (white 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the fluid) will flow from the Sealant Bottle (1) through the valve stem.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 317 2. Connect the Power Plug (8) to a different 12 Volt quickly from approximately 70 psi (4.8 Bar) to the power outlet in your vehicle or another vehicle, if actual tire pressure when the Sealant Bottle (1) is available.
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318 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at CAUTION! (Continued) least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes: • Failure to reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end 1.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 319 3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and WARNING! screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve stem. Tire Service Kit is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after 4.
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320 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Disconnect the Tire Service Kit from the valve stem, (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement: reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color). Volt outlet.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 321 6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end Torque Specifications of the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/ storage area (located on the bottom of the air pump). Bolt Size Bolt Socket 7.
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322 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. Torque Patterns After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated Wheel Mounting Surface against the wheel.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 323 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has could be crushed.
324 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location Spare Tire Removal The jack and jack wrench tool are stowed in a bag under The spare tire is stowed to the underbody below the the front driver’s seat. cargo area. 1. Remove the plug located in the rear cargo area. Jack And Jack-Handle Location Winch Access Plug...
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 325 2. Fit the wrench tool over the drive nut. Use the wrench CAUTION! to rotate the nut counterclockwise until the spare is on the ground with enough slack in the cable to allow you The winch mechanism is designed for use with the to pull the tire out from under the vehicle.
326 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Retainer 4. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it Preparations For Jacking through the center of the wheel. 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery areas.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 327 NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle WARNING! while the vehicle is being jacked. Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the Jacking Instructions vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when WARNING! operating the jack or changing the wheel.
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328 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack. • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 329 CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. 1. Remove the scissors jack and tool bag from under the driver’s seat.
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330 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel bolts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. NOTE: • There are front and rear jacking locations on each side of the body (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding) •...
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 331 Rear Jacking Location Jack Location 4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be WARNING! placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest the vehicle less stable.
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332 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Using the swivel wrench, raise the vehicle by turning WARNING! (Continued) the jack screw to the right. Raise the vehicle only until • To avoid possible personal injury, handle the the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any obtained to install the spare tire.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 333 leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until 11. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area. Have each bolt has been tightened twice. For the correct the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. wheel bolt torque refer to Torque Specifications in this section.
334 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Road Tire Installation 2. Install the spare wheel and hand start the wheel bolts. Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers WARNING! 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel bolts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 335 6. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand. Do handle counterclockwise. not use a hammer or excessive force to install the 4.
336 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. jack wrench extension tool only. Use of air wrench or It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. power tool may damage the winch.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 337 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact.
338 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the protective cover over the positive (+) Jump-Starting Procedure battery post. To remove the cover, push the locking tab and pull upward on the cover. WARNING! 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the result in personal injury or property damage due to...
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 339 3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster negative (-) post of the booster battery. battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged 4.
340 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle, and REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or 2nd gear you should have the battery and charging system in- and REVERSE (with manual transmission), while gently spected at your authorized dealer. pressing the accelerator.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 341 NOTE: Push the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic CAUTION! Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Off mode, • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control”...
342 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the gear selector override access cover (lo- 5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool into the cated on the right side of the gear selector housing) by access hole, and push and hold the override release prying at the bottom edge of the cover.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 343 Towing Condition Wheels OFF The AUTOMATIC MANUAL Ground TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED If transmission is operable: • Transmission in NEUTRAL • 65 mph (104 km/h) max speed Wheel Lift Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED Front Flatbed...
344 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) If the ignition key is unavailable, or the battery is while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN discharged, refer to “Gear Selector Override” in this position.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 345 Manual Transmission ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS) • Vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL. Response System. •...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE access this information to assist with the diagnosis and For further information, refer to “Cybersecurity” in the service of your vehicle and emissions system. “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” section. EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! PROGRAMS • ONLY an authorized service technician should con- In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass nect equipment to the OBD II connection port in an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 353 Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which the ignition or start the engine. This means that your you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the not proceed to the I/M station.
354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine systems may void your warranty and could result in civil running.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 355 Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed CAUTION! (Continued) maintenance schedule, there are other components which transmission, or air conditioning. Such damage is may require servicing or replacement in the future. not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of component malfunc- CAUTION! tion, use only the specified fluid for the flushing...
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356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground, and Change Engine Oil approximately five minutes after a fully warmed engine The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is is shut off, will improve the accuracy of the oil level time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357 Engine Oil Selection — 1.4L Turbo Engine CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection under all Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- Synthetic Engine Oils fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- ber should not be used. mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes Engine Oil Viscosity —...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 359 Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Engine Air Cleaner Filter Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in the “Mainte- filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, indiscrimi- nance Schedules”...
360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection WARNING! (Continued) The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be diately with large amounts of water. Refer to used to assure most efficient service.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this CAUTION! time. • It is essential when replacing the cables on the WARNING! battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to •...
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362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R1234yf — If CAUTION! Equipped Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning R-1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoole- system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- fine HFO that is endorsed by the Environmental Protec- tioning components.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 363 A/C Air Filter WARNING! Do not remove the cabin air filter while the vehicle is running, or while the ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. With the A/C air filter removed and the blower operating, the blower can contact hands and may propel dirt and debris into your eyes, resulting in personal injury.
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364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Console Closeout Panel Air Filter Cover Screw Locations 3. Remove the two 5.5 mm screws (1 and 2) that secure 4. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight the particulate air filter cover to the HVAC housing. out of the housing.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 365 CAUTION! The cabin air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure to properly install the filter will result in the need to replace it more often. 6. Install the passenger side console closeout. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
366 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed. may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use Particular attention should also be given to hood latching washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt components to ensure proper function.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 367 Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation 1. Lift the pivot cap on the rear wiper arm upward, this will allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the liftgate glass. Lifting The Pivot Cap 1 — Wiper Arm 2 —...
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368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Lift the rear wiper arm upward to raise the wiper blade off of the liftgate glass. 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper blade holder.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade WARNING! (Continued) holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press must be exercised when filling or working around the wiper blade until it snaps into place. the washer solution.
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370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised CAUTION! for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- WARNING! leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control •...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 371 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- damage: portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in damage.
372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System WARNING! (Continued) switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature WARNING! controlled and can start at any time the ignition • Turn vehicle off and disconnect the fan motor lead switch is in the ON position. •...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373 accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently Selection Of Coolant spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in face of the condenser. “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. Cooling System —...
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374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE miles (240,000 km) before replacement. To prevent reduc- CAUTION! (Continued) ing this extended maintenance period, it is important that OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au- you use the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conform- thorized dealer as soon as possible.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375 • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency, ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with (antifreeze) solution.
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376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek WARNING! (Continued) emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to spills immediately. build up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding Coolant Level or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot or under pressure.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are Points To Remember required, the cooling system should be pressure tested NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ for leaks. kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming •...
378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) Brake Master Cylinder performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis- The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked sions. when performing under hood services, or immediately if the “Brake Warning Light” is on. Brake System In order to assure brake system performance, all brake Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a manual WARNING! transmission, the brake fluid reservoir supplies fluid to • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake both the brake system and the clutch release system. The two systems are separated in the reservoir, and a leak in fluid.
380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro- Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall clutch longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure. system performance. Improper brake fluids may dam- This could result in a collision. age the clutch system resulting in loss of clutch func- •...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level. section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain the transmission fluid at the correct level using the Please see your authorized dealer for service. recommended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used Frequency Of Fluid Change in any transmission;...
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382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered transmission has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can product and its performance may be impaired by supple- check your transmission fluid level using special service mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi- tools.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383 required. However, change the fluid and filter if the fluid The following maintenance recommendations will enable becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the trans- you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion mission is disassembled for any reason. resistance built into your vehicle.
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384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash, or a mild such as steel wool or scouring powder that will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel And Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner. chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly using •...
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386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE damage this finish and such damage is not covered by CAUTION! the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Avoid products or automatic car washes that use CAUTION! acidic solutions or strong alkaline additives or harsh brushes. These products and automatic car washes Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, may damage the wheel’s protective finish.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 • Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. Dark Vapor Or Black Satin Chrome Wheels • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean, or a mild CAUTION! soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
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388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular CAUTION! cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery Direct contact of air fresheners, insect repellents, and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389 Cleaning Headlights Glass Surfaces Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. with MOPAR Glass Cleaner, or any commercial household-type glass cleaner.
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390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel Bezels 2. Dry with a soft cloth. Seat Belt Maintenance CAUTION! Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. hicle, read the installation instructions carefully.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Remove any standing water from the top and dry Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies the surface before opening it. Operating the top, must be replaced after a collision if they have been opening a door or lowering a window while the top damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
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392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Washing solution such as liquid dishwashing soap. Do not use detergent. Hand washing is highly recommended. Automatic car washing equipment can damage the top material. If you CAUTION! must use an automatic car wash, soft cloth systems are preferred.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 may be necessary to remove stubborn stains. If stains WARNING! (Continued) persist, contact your local authorized dealer for further to use proper fuses may result in serious personal suggestions. injury, fire and/or property damage. • Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition FUSES is off and that all the other services are switched off WARNING!
394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Fuses The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control Module (BCM) and is located on the driver’s side under the instrument panel. Fuse Panel...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 Vehicle Fuse Cavity Mini Fuse Description Number 7.5 Amp Brown Right Low Beam 5 Amp Tan Front and Rear Ceiling Lights Trunk and Door Courtesy Lights 5 Amp Tan Instrument Panel Node 20 Amp Yellow Central Door Locking 10 Amp Red Diagnostic Socket, Vehicle Radio, Climate Control System...
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396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Fuse Cavity Mini Fuse Description Number 5 Amp Tan Vehicle Radio Switch, Climate Control System, Stop Light, Clutch 5 Amp Tan Stop Light Switch, Instrument Panel Node 5 Amp Tan Exterior Mirror, GPS, Electric Mirror, Parking Sensor 5 Amp Tan Ignition, Climate Control...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 Underhood Fuses The Front Distribution Unit is located on the right side of the engine compartment, next to the battery. To access the fuses, press the release tabs and remove the cover. Front Distribution Unit The ID number of the electrical component correspond- ing to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover.
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398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description 60 Amp Blue – Body Controller 20 Amp Yellow – Audio Amplifier 20 Amp Yellow – Ignition Switch 40 Amp Orange – Anti-Lock Brake Pump 70 Amp Tan – Electric Power Steering 20 Amp Yellow –...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 7.5 Amp Brown Transmission – 25 Amp Clear Powertrain (Multiair – If Equipped) – 15 Amp Blue Powertrain – 15 Amp Blue Powertrain – 5 Amp Tan Powertrain (Multiair – If Equipped) –...
400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description 30 Amp Green – Rear Defroster – 5 Amp Tan Rear Defroster – 5 Amp Tan Heated Mirrors – If Equipped VEHICLE STORAGE ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 started again.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 REPLACEMENT BULBS Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Overhead Lamp Courtesy Lamp Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Front Low and High Beam Headlamp HIR2LL Front Parking/Daytime Running Lamps W21/5W Front Fog Lamps H11LL Front Side Marker Lamps Front Turn Signal Lamps WY21W Side Direction Lamps WY5W...
402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Bulb Number Rear Tail and Stop Lamps P21/5W Rear Backup Lamps W16W Center High Mounted Stop Lamp License Plate Lamps LED (See Authorized dealer) NOTE: Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your authorized dealer. If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running 3. Remove the plastic cap from the back of the lamp Lamps housing. 1. Turn the steering wheel completely to the left or right. 4. Rotate bulb/socket counter-clockwise. 2. Open the wheel housing access door. 5.
404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps 1. Remove portion of the wheel liner to allow hand 1. Open the liftgate. access to side marker lamp. 2. Remove the two screws and remove the tail lamp 2.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 3. Remove four screws and separate the backplate from 4. Press the retaining device and open the bulb holder. the lamp housing. 5. Remove the snap-fitted bulb to be replaced and re- 4. Remove the tail, stop, or turn signal bulbs by pushing place it.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant – 1.4L/1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.
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408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Oil Filter – 1.4L/1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use a MOPAR Engine Oil Filter. Spark Plugs – 1.4L/1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs. Fuel Selection – 1.4L/1.4L Turbo Engine 91 Octane Recommended –...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 CAUTION! (Continued) • This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (an- tifreeze) is not recommended. Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR C635 DDCT/MTX Transmission Fluid.
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412 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change scheduled oil change is performed by someone other indicator system.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 413 Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Check engine oil level. Change oil and filter. Check windshield washer fluid level. Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator wear or damage.
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414 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, and replace if necessary.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 415 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Inspect parking brake function. Adjust as necessary. Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin air filter. Clean and lube sun roof tracks. Replace spark plugs (1.4L Engine).
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416 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. Replace the timing belt. ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 417 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 421 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
• If an authorized dealer is unable to resolve the P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 concern, you may contact the manufacturer’s customer Phone: 1-888-242-6342 center. FIAT Canada Customer Center P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1-800- 465-2001 (English) Phone: 1-800-387-9983 (French)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 423 In Mexico Contact Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Sante Fe C.P. 05109 manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- Mexico, D.
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424 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only We appreciate that you have made a major investment the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with...
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 425 WARRANTY INFORMATION To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Adminis- DVD, for the terms and provisions of FCA USA LLC trator, NHTSA,...
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426 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Diagnostic Procedure Manuals To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix cepted.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 427 • Call toll free at: Treadwear The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on 1-800-890-4038 (U.S.) the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded •...
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428 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal mance. Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory WARNING! test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
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444 INDEX Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming ....15 Wheel And Wheel Trim .....385 Vehicle Storage.
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.