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Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside 
(P 91)
●Pul l either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Tailgate (P94)
● Wit h all the doors unlocked, pull the
tailgate open handle on the tailgate to
open it.
● Pres s the power tailgate button on the
driver’s door or the remote transmitter to
open and close the power tailgate.
Model with the power tailgate
Power Door Mirrors
(P117)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w
, move
the selector switch to L or R.
● Push
the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
● Place the selector switch in the R position
to use the reverse tilt door mirror feature.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows (P 102)
● Wit h the ignition switch in ON
(w
, open
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If
the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
Power Window
Lock Button
Window Switch Indicator
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Climate Control System (P141)
● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
● Press the ON/OFF button to turn the system on or off.
● Press the button to defrost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operable. See the Navigation System Manual for
complete details.
Models with navigation system
(Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirr or) Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning)
Button
Air flows from dashboard
vents and back of the
center console. Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents, and back
of the center console. Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
(Recirculation) Button
(Fan Control) Bar
Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
SYNC (Synchronized) Button
AUTO
Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
ON/OFF Button MODE Control Button
Clock (P86)
aPress the CLOCK button until the
displayed time begins flashing.
bPress Preset (4
(Hour) or (5
(Minute)
to set the time. Press Preset (6
(Reset)
to set the time to the nearest hour.
cPress the CLOCK button again to set
the time.
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
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Features (P145)
Audio System (P 146)
Audio Display
AM Button
FM Button
SCAN Button
CATEGORY Bar A.SEL (Auto Select)
Button
(Volume/Power)
KnobVOL/
CD Slot AUX Button
CD Button
(CD Eject)
Button
Preset Buttons
SKIP Bar
TITLE
Button (XM®)
Button
MENU Button
Selector Knob
RETURN Button
For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual
Audio Remote Controls
(P150)
●VOL (vol ume) Button
Press / to adjust the volume up/
down.
● MO
DE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM1/
F M2/AM/XM1/XM2/CD/AUX.
● CH (cha nnel) Button
Radio: Press to change th e preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or
previ ous strong station.
CD/USB device: Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
VOL Button
CH Button MODE
Button
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Driving (P189)
Release Button
Shift Lever
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
(P
.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
Press the release
button to move
the shift lever.
Automatic Transmission (P203)
● Shift to
(P
and depress the brake pe dal when starting the
engine.
● Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving. D-paddle
shift mode can be used.
S Position
Sequential shift mode can be
used.
Paddle Shifters (P205)
● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 5th). Th is is useful for engine braking.
● D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift back
to automatic mode once the
system detects that the
vehicle is cruising.
● Sequential shift mode: Holds
the selected gear, and the M
indicator comes on.
● The selected gear position is
shown in the instrument
panel.
Shift Down

(-

Paddle Shifter Shift Up
(+

Paddle Shifter Selected Gear
Number M
Indicator
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VSA® OFF Button (P211 )
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA ®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ®
comes on automati cally every time
you start the engine.
● To turn V SA® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control (P 207)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use crui
se control, press the CRUISE
button, then press DECEL /SET once you
have achieved the desired speed (above
25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P212)
● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● The TPMS is turned on automatically
every time you st art the engine.
Refueling (P 221)
Fuel recommendation: Premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number
91 or higher recommended
Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 US gal (70 L)
aUnlock the driver’s door.
bPress on the edge of the
fuel fill door to make it
pop up slightly.
cTurn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
dPlace the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
eAfter refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.
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Maintenance (P 227)
Under the Hood (P 235)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, clos e the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P247)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P255)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P259)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Handling the Unexpected (P 277)
Flat Tire (P 287)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On
(P299)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P 293)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 303)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P297)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P 308)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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What to Do If
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(0
to (q
.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.●Try to turn the steering wheel left and right
while turning the ignition key.
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(q
to (0
and
I cannot remove the key.
Why?
The shift lever should be moved to (P
.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS acti vates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pre ssure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the
lock position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the lever
to the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?If you do not open the doors wi thin 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatica lly for security.
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Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The key is left in the ignition switch.
●The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when:
●Driver and/or front passenger ar e not wearing their seat belts.
●The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Is it possible to use
unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 87 or higher on
this vehicle?The recommended fuel is premium unleaded gasoline with a
PON of 91 or higher. If this fuel is not available, you can
temporarily use unleaded gasoline with a PON of 87 or higher.
This will result in decreased en gine performance, and can cause
occasional metallic knocking noise in the engine.
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California Proposition 65 Warning
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. Howeve r, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
WARNING: This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the ED R is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipp ed with service-relate d devices that record
information about powertrain performance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems . It may also be combined with
data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains
confidential.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners , and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
NOTICE
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