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California Proposition 65 Warning2

Event Data Recorders2

Service Diagnostic Recorders2

A Few Words About Safety3

Table Of Contents4

Overview Of Contents5

Driver And Passenger Safety5

Instruments And Controls5

Before Driving5

Your Vehicle At A Glance6

Important Safety Precautions9

Your Vehicle's Safety Features10

Why Wear Seat Belts11

Protecting Adults And Teens14

Close And Lock The Doors14

Adjust The Front Seats15

Adjust The Seat-Backs16

Adjust The Head Restraints17

Fasten And Position The Seat Belts18

Maintain A Proper Sitting Position20

Advice For Pregnant Women21

Additional Safety Precautions21

Seat Belt System Components23

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts23

Lap/Shoulder Belt24

Automatic Seat Belt Tensionners25

Seat Belt Maintenance26

Airbag System Components27

Additional Information About Your Airbags27

How Your Front Airbags Work29

Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (Srs)31

Advanced Airbags31

Driver's Seat Position Sensor32

Passenger's Seat Weight Sensor32

How Your Side Airbags Work33

How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work34

Side Airbag Cutoff System34

In A Side Impact34

In A Rollover35

How The Srs Indicator Works35

How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works36

How The Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works36

Airbag Service37

All Children Must Be Restrained39

Protecting Children39

All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat40

The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks40

Small Children40

Larger Children40

Protecting Children General Guidelines41

If You Must Drive With Several Children42

If A Child Requires Close Attention42

Child Seat Type44

Rear-Facing Child Seat Placement44

Protecting Infants And Small Children44

Protecting Small Children45

Child Seat Placement46

Placing A Forward-Facing Child Seat46

Selecting A Child Seat47

Installing A Child Seat48

Installing A Child Seat With Latch49

Using The Outer Latch49

Using The Center Latch51

Installing A Child Seat With A Lap/Shoulder Belt53

Installing A Child Seat With A Tether55

Second Row Installation55

Third Row Installation56

Checking Seat Belt Fit57

Protecting Larger Children57

Using A Booster Seat58

When Can A Larger Child Sit In Front59

Physical Size59

Carbon Monoxide Hazard61

Safety Labels62

Control Locations65

Instrument Panel66

Instrument Panel Indicators68

Seat Belt Reminder Indicator68

Malfunction Indicator Lamp69

Charging System Indicator69

Low Oil Pressure Indicator69

Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Indicator70

Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Indicator71

Side Airbag Off Indicator71

Immobilizer System Indicator72

Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa) System Indicator72

Vsa Off Indicator72

Starter System Indicator73

Blind Spot Information System (Bsi) Indicator73

Low Tire Pressure Indicator74

Low Tire Pressure/Tpms Indicator74

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) Indicator75

Turn Signal And Hazard Warning Indicators75

Lights On Indicator76

Daytime Running Lights Indicator76

High Beam Indicator76

Fog Light Indicator76

Washer Level Indicator77

Low Fuel Indicator77

Power Tailgate Indicator77

Power Sliding Door Indicator78

Cruise Main Indicator78

Cruise Control Indicator78

Fuel Economy Indicator78

Maintenance Minder Indicator79

System Message Indicator79

Security System Indicator79

Temperature Gauge80

Information Display81

Instant Fuel Economy82

Average Fuel Economy82

Range (Estimated Distance)82

Outside Temperature Indicator83

Battery Charge Low84

Maintenance Minder85

Check Fuel Cap Message85

Multi-Information Display86

Normal Display Messages86

Engine Oil Life89

Trip Computer91

Average Fuel A/B91

Average Speed92

System Messages92

Customized Settings96

Customize Settings101

Language Selection104

Adjust Outside Temp. Display106

Trip A Reset With Refuel108

Elapsed Time Reset110

Position Setup112

Memory Position Link113

Memory Position Setup113

Lighting Setup115

Interior Light Dimming Time116

Headlight Auto Off Timer118

Auto Light Sensitivity120

Auto Door Lock123

Auto Door Unlock125

Key And Remote Unlock Mode127

Psd (Power Sliding Doors) Keyless Open Mode129

Ptg (Power Tailgate) Keyless Open Mode131

Keyless Lock Acknowledgment133

Security Relock Timer135

Controls Near The Steering Wheel137

Windshield Wipers And Washers138

Rear Window Wiper And Washer139

Turn Signal And Headlights139

Headlights On140

Daytime Running Lights142

Automatic Lighting Off Feature143

Instrument Panel Brightness143

Hazard Warning Button145

Rear Window Defogger145

Steering Wheel Adjustments146

Keys And Locks147

Immobilizer System148

Ignition Switch150

Remote Transmitter151

Replacing The Transmitter Battery152

To Replace The Battery152

Opening Or Closing The Power Sliding Doors154

Recalling A Memorized Driving Position155

Remote Transmitter Care156

Power Door Locks158

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking159

Lockout Prevention159

Auto Door Locking160

To Turn Off The Auto Door Lock160

To Program The Park Lock Mode161

To Program The Drive Lock Mode161

Auto Door Unlocking162

To Turn Off The Auto Door Unlock162

To Program The Park Unlock Mode163

To Program The Ignition Switch164

Childproof Door Locks165

Power Tailgate166

Dashboard Switch166

Auto-Reverse167

To Customize The Power Tailgate Setting168

When Unlocked168

Unlocking The Tailgate169

Opening And Closing Manual Sliding Doors170

Power Sliding Doors170

Door Handles171

To Customize The Power Sliding Doors Setting174

Manually Opening/Closing The Power Sliding Door175

Important Sliding Door Precautions175

Parking On A Hill176

How To Reset The Power Sliding Door177

Pinch Sensor177

Power Seat Adjustments178

Manual Seat Adjustments179

Head Restraints182

Adjusting The Head Restraint182

Removing The Head Restraint183

Active Head Restraints184

Third Row Seat Access185

Removing The Second Row Outer Seats186

Moving The Second Row Outer Seats187

Removing The Second Row Multi-Functional Center Seat187

Folding The One-Motion Third188

Row ''Magic Seat''188

Detachable Anchor190

Seat Heaters192

Driving Position Memory System193

Storing A Driving Position In Memory193

Selecting A Memorized Position194

Power Windows195

Opening The Windows And Moonroof With The Remote Transmitter196

Opening/Closing The Windows With The Key197

Auto Reverse199

Adjusting The Power Mirrors201

Reverse Tilt Door Mirror201

Heated Mirrors202

Parking Brake202

Mirrors, Parking Brake202

Interior Convenience Items204

Removable Center Console205

Flip-Up Trash Bag Ring206

Beverage Holders206

Integrated Sunshades208

Sunglasses Holder209

Conversation Mirror210

Vanity Mirror211

Center Pocket212

Accessory Power Sockets214

Ac Power Outlet215

Light Control Switch216

Interior Lights216

Individual Map Lights217

Cargo Area Light218

Courtesy Lights218

Rear Entertainment System220

Vents, Heating, And A/C221

Temperature Control222

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button222

Recirculation Button222

Rear Window Defogger Button223

Mode Control223

Windshield Defroster Button223

Max A/C Button224

Using The Heater224

Using The A/C224

Dehumidify The Interior225

To Defog And Defrost225

To Remove Exterior Frost Or Ice From The Windows226

To Turn Everything Off226

Rear A/C Controls227

Climate Control System228

Front Control Panel228

Rear Control Panel228

Voice Control System229

Using Automatic Climate Control229

Semi-Automatic Operation231

Rear Climate Controls233

Rear Lock Button233

Triple Zone Temperature Control235

Sunlight And Temperature Sensors236

Audio System237

Lx Model Playing The Fm/Am Radio239

Playing The Fm/Am Radio (Lx Model)240

To Play The Radio240

To Select A Station240

Radio Data System (Rds)242

Program Service (Ps) Name Display242

Radio Data System (Rds) Category243

Rds Program Search243

Rds Program Scan244

Adjusting The Sound245

Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (Svc)245

Audio System Lighting245

Playing A Disc (Lx Model)246

To Play A Disc247

Text Data Display Function248

To Load A Disc248

To Change Or Select Tracks/Files249

Folder Selection250

Folder-Repeat250

Scan (Track/File Scan)251

F-Scan (Folder Scan)251

To Stop Playing A Disc252

Protecting Discs252

Disc Player Error Messages (Lx Model)253

Selector Knob254

Setup Display254

Playing The Fm/Am Radio255

Rds Info Display258

Playing The Xm Radio (Ex-L Model Without Navigation System)263

Operating The Xm Radio264

Xm Radio Display Messages266

Receiving Xm Radio Service268

Playing A Disc (Ex, Ex-L Models Without Navigation System)269

Without Rear Entertainment System269

With Rear Entertainment System269

Loading Discs273

To Select Repeat, Random Or Scan274

Disc Player Error Messages (Ex, Ex-L Models Without Navigation System)278

Playing Cd Library Audio279

Recording A Music Cd To Cd Library281

Changing The Recording Settings To Stop Displaying The Recording Cd282

To Record A Cd Manually283

Playing Tracks In Cd Library284

Changing A Track/Albumlist284

Track Selection284

To Select Repeat, Random Or Scan Mode285

Repeat One Trk285

Repeat Album285

Random Albums285

Scan Trk (Scan Tracks)286

Deleting An Album286

Acquiring Title Information287

Updating Gracenote Album Info287

Checking Album Info Db Version288

Gracenote Music Recognition Service (Cddb)288

Playing An Ipod289

Connecting An Ipod291

To Change Or Select Files292

Playing An Ipod (Models Without Navigation System)293

To Select Repeat Or Shuffle Mode294

Repeat One Track294

Shuffle Repeat295

Shuffle Albums295

Shuffle Albums Repeat295

To Stop Playing Your Ipod296

Disconnecting An Ipod296

Ipod Error Messages296

Ipod Error Messages (Models Without Navigation System)297

Playing A Usb Flash Memory Device (Models Without Navigation System)298

To Play A Usb Flash Memory Device299

Connecting A Usb Flash Memory Device301

To Select Repeat Or Random Mode303

Random Repeat304

To Stop Playing A Usb Flash Memory Device305

Disconnecting A Usb Flash Memory Device305

Usb Flash Memory Device Error Messages306

Bluetooth Audio System (Models Without Navigation System)307

To Play Bluetooth Audio Files308

To Skip A File309

To Pause Or Resume A File310

To Switch To Hfl Mode311

To Turn Off The Bluetooth Audio Mode311

Wallpaper Setup312

Import Picture From Usb312

Choose Wallpaper314

Delete Wallpaper314

Display Setup315

Display Button316

Audio Display316

Minimum Display317

Trip Computer Reset317

Setting The Clock318

Setting The Language320

Interface Dial321

Playing The Fm/Am Radio (Models With Navigation System)322

To Play The Fm/Am Radio323

Rds Category Search328

Rds Category Scan329

Radio Text Display330

Fader/Balance333

Center/Subwoofer333

Dolby Pl (Prologic) Ii334

Playing The Xm Radio (Models With Navigation System)335

Channel Scan338

Category Scan338

Playing A Disc342

To Change Tracks346

To Choose A Track346

Track Repeat346

Playing An Mp3/Wma/Aac Disc349

Changing The Folders349

Folder Repeat350

Folder Random351

Removing A Disc From The Player353

Disc Player Error Messages (Models With Navigation System)354

General Information355

Protecting Your Discs355

Additional Information On Recommended Discs356

Playing Hard Disc Drive (Hdd) Audio (Models With Navigation System)358

Original Playlist360

User Playlist360

Track Search Methods360

To Cancel Recording A Music Cd To Hdd362

Changing The Recording Settings362

Recording A Track On A Music Cd Manually362

To Record A Track Manually363

Playing Tracks On Hdd363

Changing A Track/Tracklist364

Repeat Playback364

Random Playback365

Scan Playback366

Making An User Playlist366

Adding A Track To An Original/User Playlist367

Searching The Music367

Random All Tracks368

Searching Music By Album368

Searching Music By Artist369

Searching Music By Track369

Searching Music By Playlists370

Searching Music By Genre371

Searching Music By Album Record Date371

Customizing Original/User Playlist372

Changing The Artist Name Of The Original Playlist374

Changing The Name Of The Original Playlist Or User Playlist375

Changing The Track Name Of The Original Playlist376

Changing The Musical Genre377

Deleting An Album Or Playlist379

Deleting A Track380

Checking Hdd Audio Capacity381

Clearing The Hdd382

To Play An Ipod387

Playing A Usb Flash Memory Device395

Bluetooth Audio System407

Fm/Am Radio Reception412

Remote Audio Controls414

Auxiliary Input Jack415

Radio Theft Protection416

To Select Rear Entertainment From The Front Control Panel420

Operating The Dvd Player From The Front Control Panel420

Auto Play On423

Title Or Chapter Search424

On Vehicles With Navigation System424

''Title/Chapter Search''432

Ultrawide Rear Entertainment System445

Rear Speakers446

To Turn Off The Rear Control446

To Play The Radio From The Rear Control Panel455

To Play The Xm Radio From The Rear Control Panel455

To Play A Dvd From The Rear Control Panel456

Title/Scroll Button457

Setup Button461

Display Adjust462

Aspect Ratio463

Personal Surround465

Initial Settings Menu466

Initial Settings (Language)467

Menu Language467

Audio Language469

Subtitle Language469

Dynamic Range469

Playable Dvds471

Protecting Dvds471

Dvd Player Error Messages472

Remote Control473

Replacing The Remote Control Batteries473

Wireless Headphones474

Changing The Sound Source475

Wired Headphones475

Replacing Batteries476

Auxiliary Input Jacks476

Hdmi Input Jack477

Compass Calibration478

Compass Operation478

Compass Zone Selection480

Security System482

Using Cruise Control483

Changing The Set Speed484

Canceling Cruise Control485

Resuming The Set Speed485

Homelink Universal Transceiver486

Training Homelink486

Parking Sensor System489

Corner Sensor Operation491

Rear Center Sensor Operation492

To Turn Off All Rear Sensors495

Screen Display496

Actual Distance496

Rearview Camera And Monitor496

Bluetooth Handsfreelink (Models Without Navigation System)498

Voice Control Tips499

How To Use Hfl501

Phone Screen504

Setup Bluetooth Phone505

Phone Pairing Tips507

To Change The Bluetooth Pin Setting507

Edit Security Code508

Automatic Transferring510

Automatic Answering510

To Clear The System510

Automatic Import Cellular Phonebook And Call History511

Edit Speed Dial511

To Store A Speed Dial Number512

To Store A Speed Dial Number During Call512

To Add A Voice Tag To A Stored Speed Dial Number513

To Delete A Voice Tag513

Making A Call514

To Delete A Speed Dial Number514

To Make A Call Using A Name In The Phonebook514

To Make A Call Using A Phone Number515

To Make A Call Using Call History515

To Make A Call Using Speed Dial516

To Make A Call Using Redial516

Receiving A Call517

During A Call517

Call Waiting518

Hfl Limitations518

Wireless Technology518

Using Hfl Interface Dial519

Bluetooth Handsfreelink (Models With Navigation System)519

Phone Name/Pin530

To Create A Pin For Each Phone531

To Clear The Phone Information532

Break-In Period543

Fuel Recommendation543

Service Station Procedures544

Opening And Closing The Hood547

Engine Coolant Check548

Fuel Economy549

Fuel Economy Factors550

Improving Fuel Economy550

Vehicle Maintenance550

Drive Efficiently550

Checking Your Fuel Economy551

Calculating Fuel Economy551

Measuring Techniques551

Accessories And Modifications552

Modifying Your Vehicle553

Carrying Cargo554

Carrying Items In The Passenger Compartment557

Carrying Cargo In The Cargo Area Or On A Roof Rack557

Grocery Bag Hooks558

Preparing To Drive561

Starting The Engine562

Check Starter System Message563

Shift Lever Position Indicators564

Automatic Transmission564

Engine Speed Limiter567

Shift Lock Release568

Parking Tips569

Braking System Design570

Brake Pad Wear Indicators570

Abs Indicator571

Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)571

Important Safety Reminders572

Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa ), Aka Electronic Stability Control (Esc), System573

Vsa Off Switch574

Vsa And Tire Sizes574

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)575

Blind Spot Information System (Bsi)582

Bsi System Operation583

Important Precautions586

Bsi Off Button588

Bsi Status Displays589

Towing A Trailer591

Total Trailer Weight591

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating592

Gross Axle Weight Rating592

Gross Combined Weight Rating592

Checking Loads593

Towing Equipment And Accessories593

Weight Distributing Hitch594

Safety Chains594

Sway Control594

Trailer Brakes595

Trailer Lights595

Additional Towing Equipment596

Pre-Tow Checklist597

Driving Safely With A Trailer597

Towing Speeds And Gears597

Making Turns And Braking598

Driving On Hills598

Handling Crosswinds And Buffeting598

Towing Your Vehicle598

Maintenance Safety601

Potential Vehicle Hazards601

Engine Oil Life Display602

Maintenance Main Items And Sub Items605

Resetting The Engine Oil Life Display605

Important Maintenance Precautions613

Owner's Maintenance Checks614

Fluid Locations616

Adding Engine Oil617

Recommended Engine Oil617

Synthetic Oil618

Engine Oil Additives618

Changing The Engine Oil And Filter619

Adding Engine Coolant621

Windshield Washers623

Automatic Transmission Fluid624

Power Steering Fluid627

Headlight Aiming628

High Voltage Discharge Tube Headlights628

Replacing A Headlight Bulb628

High Beam Headlights629

Low Beam Headlights630

Replacing The Front Side Marker/Parking/Turn Signal Light Bulb631

Replacing A Fog Light Bulb632

Replacing Rear Bulbs633

Replacing A High-Mount Brake Light Bulb637

Replacing A Rear License Plate Light Bulb638

Cleaning The Seat Belts639

Dust And Pollen Filter639

Wiper Blades641

Inflation Guidelines645

Recommended Tire Pressures646

High Speed Driving647

Tire Inspection647

Tire Service Life648

Tire Maintenance648

Tire Rotation648

Replacing Tires And Wheels649

Wheel And Tire Specifications650

Winter Driving650

Checking The Battery652

Vehicle Storage654

Interior Care655

Taking Care Of The Unexpected656

Compact Spare Tire657

Changing A Flat Tire658

If The Engine Won't Start665

To Jump Start Your Vehicle668

Jump Starting669

If The Engine Overheats670

Brake System Indicator675

Checking And Replacing Fuses677

Fuse Locations681

Primary Under-Hood Fuse Box681

Secondary Under-Hood Fuse Box682

Interior Fuse Box683

Flat-Bed Equipment686

Wheel-Lift Equipment686

Emergency Towing686

Technical Information688

Identification Numbers689

Specifications691

Dot Tire Quality Grading (U.s. Vehicles)693

Uniform Tire Quality Grading693

Tire Labeling695

Tire Labeling Example695

Tire Identification Number (Tin)696

Glossary Of Tire Terminology696

Maximum Inflation Pressure696

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) Required Federal Explanation697

Emissions Controls700

The Clean Air Act700

Crankcase Emissions Control System700

Evaporative Emissions Control System700

Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery700

Exhaust Emissions Controls701

Pgm-Fi System701

Ignition Timing Control System701

Three Way Catalytic Converter701

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (Egr) System701

Replacement Parts701

Testing Of Readiness Codes703

Emissions Testing703

Customer Service Information707

Warranty Coverages708

Reporting Safety Defects709

Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)710

Authorized Manuals710

Fuel Tank Capacity721

Tire Pressure (Measured Cold)721

Service Information Summary721

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