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96 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
The wiper operations return to normal
when the transmission is no longer in
N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has
increased.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
If the rear wiper control is off, the rear
wiper will automatically operate
continuously when the transmission is
in R (Reverse), and the front
windshield wiper is performing low or
high speed wipes. If the rear wiper
control is off, the transmission is in
R (Reverse), and the front windshield
wiper is performing INT wipes, then
the rear wiper automatically performs
INT wipes.
This feature can be turned on or off.
SeeVehicle Personalization 0121.
The windshield washer reservoir is
used for the windshield, rear window,
and Rear Camera Mirror, if equipped.
See Rear Camera Mirror 030. Check
the fluid level in the reservoir if either
washer is not working. See Washer
Fluid 0299.Rear Camera Washer
If equipped, push the windshield
wiper lever forward to spray washer
fluid on the rear camera lens. The
lever returns to its starting position
when released. See Rear Camera Mirror
0 30.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass
display on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). The compass receives its
heading and other information from
the Global Positioning System (GPS)
antenna, StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), and vehicle
speed information. The compass system is designed to
operate for a certain number of miles
or degrees of turn before needing a
signal from the GPS satellites. When
the compass display shows CAL, drive
the vehicle for a short distance in an
open area where it can receive a GPS
signal. The compass system will
automatically determine when a GPS
signal is restored and provide a
heading again.
Clock
Set the time and date using the
infotainment system. See "Time/Date"
under
Settings 0176.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlet can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.

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.Pass with caution.
.Keep windshield wiping equipment
in good shape.
.Keep the windshield washer fluid
reservoir filled.
.Have good tires with proper tread
depth. SeeTires0318.
.Turn off cruise control.
.Activate All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
mode. See Driver Mode Control
0 237.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving on
flat or rolling terrain. Tips include:
.Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.
.Check all fluid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
transmission.
.Shift to a lower gear when going
down steep or long hills.
{Warning
Using the brakes to slow the vehicle
on a long downhill slope can cause
brake overheating, can reduce brake
performance, and could result in a
loss of braking. Shift the
transmission to a lower gear to let
the engine assist the brakes on a
steep downhill slope.
{Warning
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or
with the ignition off is dangerous.
This can cause overheating of the
brakes and loss of steering assist.
Always have the engine running
and the vehicle in gear.
.Drive at speeds that keep the
vehicle in its own lane. Do not
swing wide or cross the center line.
.Be alert on top of hills; something
could be in your lane (e.g., stalled
car, crash).
.Pay attention to special road signs
(e.g., falling rocks area, winding
roads, long grades, passing or
no-passing zones) and take
appropriate action.
.Select All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Mode.
See Driver Mode Control 0237 and
All-Wheel Drive 0232.
Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Caution
To avoid damage to the wheels and
brake components, always clear
snow and ice from inside the
wheels and underneath the vehicle
before driving.
Snow or ice between the tires and the
road creates less traction or grip, so
drive carefully. Wet ice can occur at
about 0 °C (32 °F) when freezing rain
begins to fall. Avoid driving on wet ice
or in freezing rain until roads can be
treated.

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automatic transmission fluid, engine
oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling
system, and brake system before and
during each trip.
Check periodically that all nuts and
bolts on the trailer hitch are tight.
Engine Cooling When Trailer
Towing
The cooling system may temporarily
overheat during severe operating
conditions. SeeEngine Overheating
0 298.
Trailer Towing
Caution
Towing a trailer improperly can
damage the vehicle and result in
costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. To tow a trailer
correctly, follow the directions in
this section and see your dealer for
important information about
towing a trailer with the vehicle. Trailering is different than just driving
the vehicle by itself. Trailering means
changes in handling, acceleration,
braking, durability, and fuel economy.
Successful, safe trailering takes correct
equipment, and it has to be used
properly.
The following information has many
time-tested, important trailering tips
and safety rules. Many of these are
important for your safety and that of
your passengers. Read this section
carefully before pulling a trailer.
Trailer Weight
{Warning
Never exceed the towing capacity
for your vehicle.
Safe trailering requires monitoring the
weight, speed, altitude, road grades,
outside temperature, dimensions of
the front of the trailer, and how
frequently the vehicle is used to tow a
trailer. When towing a trailer, the combined
weight of the vehicle, vehicle contents,
trailer, and trailer contents must be
below all of the maximum weight
ratings for the vehicle, including:
.GCWR: Gross Combined Weight
Rating
.GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
.Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
.Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight
Rating
See “Trailer Brakes ”under Towing
Equipment 0281.
The only way to be sure the weight is
not exceeding any of these ratings is
to weigh the tow vehicle and trailer
combination, fully loaded for the trip,
getting individual weights for each of
these items.

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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . 293
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . 294
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . 301
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . 303
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . 304
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . 305
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . . . . 305
Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . 307
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . 308
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 314
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Tire Terminology and
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . 327
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 335
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350

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SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
0 115. When remaining oil life is
low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message will appear on the
display.
2. Press
Von the DIC controls and
hold down for a few seconds to
clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message and reset the oil life
at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life
display accidentally at any time
other than after the oil is changed.
It cannot be reset accurately until
the next oil change.
The system is reset when the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message
is off.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message comes back on when the
vehicle is started, the engine oil life
system has not been reset. Repeat the
procedure.
Automatic Transmission
Fluid
A transmission fluid leak is the only
reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs,
take the vehicle to your dealer and
have it repaired as soon as possible.
Caution
Use of the incorrect automatic
transmission fluid may damage the
vehicle, and the damage may not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always use the correct automatic
transmission fluid. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
0 377.
See your dealer to have the fluid and
filter changed at the intervals listed in
the Maintenance Schedule 0368.
Engine Air Filter Life
System
If equipped, this feature provides the
engine air filter's remaining life and
best timing for a change. The timing to change an engine air filter depends
on driving and environmental
conditions.
When to Change Engine Air
Filter
When the Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays a message to replace
the engine air filter at the next oil
change, follow this timing.
When the DIC displays a message to
replace the engine air filter soon,
replace the engine air filter at the
earliest convenience. The system must
be reset after the engine air filter is
changed.
If the DIC displays a message to check
the engine air filter system, see your
dealer.
How to Reset Engine Air Filter
Life System
To reset:
1. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
2. Display the Air Filter Life on the DIC. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0115.

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.Check tire inflation pressures. See
Tire Pressure0325.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection
0 331.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect brake system. See Exterior
Care 0357.
.Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damage, including
cracks or tears in the rubber boots,
loose or missing parts, or signs of
wear at least once a year. See
Exterior Care 0357.
.Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
.Visually inspect halfshafts and drive
shafts for excessive wear, lubricant
leaks, and/or damage including:
tube dents or cracks, constant
velocity joint or universal joint
looseness, cracked or missing boots,
loose or missing boot clamps, center
bearing excessive looseness, loose or
missing fasteners, and axle seal
leaks.
.Check restraint system components.
See Safety System Check 053.
.Visually inspect the fuel system,
including the evaporative (EVAP)
system, for damage or leaks.
Visually check all fuel pipes, vapor
lines, and hoses for proper
attachment, connection, routing,
and condition.
.Visually inspect exhaust system and
nearby heat shields for loose or
damaged parts.
.Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0357.
.Check parking brake and automatic
transmission park mechanism. See
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism
Check 0302.
.Check accelerator pedal for damage,
high effort, or binding. Replace if
needed.
.Visually inspect gas strut for signs
of wear, cracks, or other damage.
Check the hold open ability of the
strut. If the hold open is low,
service the gas strut. See Gas
Strut(s) 0304.
.Check tire sealant expiration date,
if equipped. See Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit 0340.
.Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof034.

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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi
180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and
perform Required Services. (1) Check engine oil level
and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter,
if needed.
Check engine air filter life percentage and status.
Change engine air filter, if needed.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2)@ @@@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or
boots.@ @
Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with AWD. (3)@ @
Change automatic transmission fluid.@@@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5)@
Replace brake fluid. (6)
Replace front and rear wiper blades. (7)
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Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. (8)@ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (9)