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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 586
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..587
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 588
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 589
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 595
Opening the Hood ........................... 596
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 598
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 599
Oil Check ......................................... 600
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 601 Changing the Engine Oi
l and Oil Filter .. 602
Engine Coolant ................................ 604
Transmission Fluid ............................ 606
Brake Fluid ....................................... 607
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 607
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 608
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades... 610Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 615
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 616
Tire Labeling .................................... 616
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 618
Wear Indicators ............................... 620
Tire Service Life ................................ 620
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 621
Tire Rotation .................................... 622
Winter Tires ..................................... 623
Battery ............................................... 624
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 626
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 628CleaningInterior Care .................................... 629
Exterior Care.................................... 631
Accessories and Modifications ........ 634
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.1Adding Engine Oil
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil may result in leaks and
engine damage.
If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment components.
Engine Oil Fill Cap
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Index
D
Daytime Running Lights........................... 173
Dead Battery ............................................. 666
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 372
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 231
Detachable Anchor ..................................... 42
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 693
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 170
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 187
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 600
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 169
Door Mirrors ............................................. 188
Door Outer Handle Ambient Lights ........ 135
Doors ......................................................... 130
Auto Door Locking .................................. 146
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 146
Door Open Message .................................. 36
Keys ........................................................ 130
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ..................................................... 143
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 133
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 618
Driver Information Interface (Left Side Area) ........................................ 108
(Right Side Area) ...................................... 108
Switching the Display............................... 109 Driving
...................................................... 415
Automatic Transmission .......................... 441
Braking ................................................... 551
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............... 432
Shifting Gear ........................................... 442
Starting the Engine.................................. 434
Driving Position Memory System ............ 183
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 628
Dynamic Mode Switch ............................. 451
E
Electric Parking Brake
Switch ..................................................... 551
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 94, 674
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 463
Emergency ................................................ 685
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 695
Engine ....................................................... 692
Coolant ................................................... 604
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 666
Remote Engine Start................................ 436
Starting ................................................... 434
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 598
Engine Coolant ......................................... 604
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 605
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 604
Overheating ............................................ 668
Temperature Gauge ................................ 105 Engine Oil
Adding ................................................... 601
Checking ................................................ 600
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 589
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 670
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 166
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 674
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 80
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 631
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 188F
Features.................................................... 237
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 628
Oil .......................................................... 602
Flat Tire ............................................. 639, 647
Floor Mats ................................................ 630
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 606
Brake ...................................................... 607
Engine Coolant ....................................... 604
Windshield Washer ................................. 607
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 277
Fog Lights ................................................. 173
Indicator ................................................... 97
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ...... 196
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 199
Foot Brake ................................................ 555
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
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Index
From Outside .......................................... 133
Keys........................................................ 130
Using a Key............................................. 141
Low Battery Charge ................................. 671
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) ...................... 93
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 670
Low Speed Braking Control .................... 490
Lower Anchors ........................................... 68
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 691
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 419
Lumbar Support ....................................... 191
M
Maintenance.................................... 112, 585
Battery .................................................... 624
Brake Fluid .............................................. 607
Cleaning ................................................. 629
Climate Control System .......................... 628
Coolant .................................................. 604
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 589
Oil .......................................................... 600
Precautions ............................................. 586
Radiator .................................................. 605
Remote Transmitter ........................ 626, 627
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 608
Safety ..................................................... 587
Service Items ........................................... 591
Tires........................................................ 615
Transmission Fluid ................................... 606
Under the Hood ...................................... 595 Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.............. 89, 671
Map Light Switches .................................. 209
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 419
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 104
Mirrors ....................................................... 187
Adjusting ................................................. 187
Door ........................................................ 188
Exterior .................................................... 188
Interior Rearview ..................................... 187
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 634
MP3 ........................................................... 297
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 297
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 571
N
Navigation........................................ 111, 126
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 692
O
Odometer.................................................. 105
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 432
Oil (Engine) Adding .................................................... 601
Checking ................................................. 600
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 589
Low Oil Pressure Warning ........................ 670
Open Source Licenses ............................... 339 Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 596
Panoramic Roof ....................................... 163
Power Windows ...................................... 160
Tailgate ................................................... 147
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 166
Outside Temperature Display .................. 105
Overheating .............................................. 668
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 449
Panic Mode ............................................... 159
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 163
Parking ...................................................... 560
Parking Brake ........................................... 551
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Amber) ............................................. 88, 673
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .................................... 86, 87, 672, 673
Parking Sensor System ............................. 562
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 60
Passing Indicators ..................................... 170
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 300
Power Monitor ......................................... 107
Power Tailgate ......................................... 149
Power Windows ....................................... 160
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Index
Trip Computer........................................... 110
Trip Meter ................................................. 110
Troubleshooting ....................................... 637
Blown Fuse .............. 677, 679, 680, 681, 682
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 28
Emergency Towing .................................. 685
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 662
Noise When Braking .................................. 30
Overheating............................................. 668
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 639, 647
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 28, 145
Warning Indicators .................................... 84
True Touchpad Interface .......................... 245
Turn Signals ............................................... 169
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 97
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 217
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 133
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 143
USB Flash Drives ................................ 297, 324
USB Ports ................................................... 239
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 692
Vehicle Speed ........................................... 125
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) .............. 463
OFF Button .............................................. 464
OFF Indicator ............................................. 95
System Indicator ................................ 95, 463
Viscosity (Oil) ............................................ 691
Voice Control Operation .......................... 274
Voice Recognition ................................... 274
Voice Recognition Screen ........................ 275
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM) .............. 463
W
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 670
Warning Labels ........................................... 81
Warnings ................................................... 112
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 697
Watts ......................................................... 690
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 620
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 643
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 305
Window Washers ..................................... 177
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 607
Switch ..................................................... 177
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 160Windshield
............................................... 177
Cleaning ................................................. 632
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 231
Washer Fluid ........................................... 607
Wiper Blades........................................... 610
Wipers and Washers ............................... 177
Winter Tires .............................................. 623
Snow Tires .............................................. 623
Tire Chains.............................................. 623
Wipers and Washers ................................ 177
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 178
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 610
Front....................................................... 177
Rear ........................................................ 179
Wireless Charger ...................................... 222
WMA ......................................................... 297
Worn Tires ................................................ 615
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