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(3) Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4. (6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg
and there will be five 68 kg passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-340
(5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. The following table shows examples
on how to calculate total load, cargo/
luggage, and towing capacities of your
vehicle with varying seating configurations
and number and size of occupants. This table
is for illustration purposes only and may not
be accurate for the seating and load carry
capacity of your vehicle.
For the following example, the combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).

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Refer to the “Towing Requirements - Tires” in
“Starting And Operating” for restrictions when
towing with a spare tire designated for
temporary emergency use.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire
And Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire
and wheel equivalent in look and function to the
original equipment tire and wheel found on the
front or rear axle of your vehicle. This spare tire
may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle.
If your vehicle has this option, refer to an
authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire
rotation pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency
use only. You can identify if your vehicle is
equipped with a compact spare by looking at
the spare tire description on the Tire and
Loading Information Placard located on the
driver’s side door opening or on the sidewall of
the tire. Compact spare tire descriptions begin
with the letter “T” or “S” preceding the size
designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire Since this tire has limited tread life, the original
equipment tire should be repaired (or replaced)
and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount
a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel,
since the wheel is designed specifically for the
compact spare tire. Do not install more than
one compact spare tire and wheel on the
vehicle at any given time.
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped

The collapsible spare is for temporary emergency
use only. You can identify if your vehicle is
equipped with a collapsible spare by looking at
the spare tire description on the Tire and Loading
Information Placard located on the driver’s side
door opening or on the sidewall of the tire.

Collapsible spare tire description example:
165/80-17 101P.
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original
equipment tire should be repaired (or replaced)
and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is
properly installed to the vehicle. Inflate the
collapsible tire using the electric air pump
before lowering the vehicle.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount
a conventional tire on the collapsible spare
wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically
for the collapsible spare tire.
WARNING!
Compact and collapsible spares are for
temporary emergency use only. With these
spares, do not drive more than 50 mph
(80 km/h). Temporary use spares have
limited tread life. When the tread is worn to
the tread wear indicators, the temporary use
spare tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to
follow the warnings, which apply to your
spare. Failure to do so could result in spare
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
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INDEX
A
About Your Brakes......................................... 308Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control).............................................. 177Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 282Adding Fuel.................................................... 200Adding Washing Fluid.................................... 270Additives, Fuel............................................... 310AdjustForward....................................................... 34Rearward..................................................... 34Air Bag........................................................... 135Advance Front Air Bag............................... 135Air Bag Operation...................................... 136Air Bag Warning Light................................ 134Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 137Enhanced Accident Response......... 141, 249Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 249Front Air Bag............................................. 135If Deployment Occurs................................ 140Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 137Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 142Maintenance............................................. 142Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............135Side Air Bags............................................. 137Transporting Pets...................................... 155
Air Bag Light.................................. 95, 134, 156
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter)... 275
Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 275Air Conditioner Refrigerant........................... 275Air Conditioner System................................. 275Air Conditioning.................................. 53, 57, 61Air Conditioning Filter..............................63, 276Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 62Air Filter........................................................ 275Air PressureTires......................................................... 294AlarmArm The System................................... 24, 25Panic........................................................... 15Rearm The System...................................... 25Security Alarm...................................... 24, 98Alarm SystemSecurity Alarm............................................. 24All Wheel DriveTowing...................................................... 249Alterations/ModificationsVehicle........................................................... 9Android Auto................................................. 389Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 281, 313, 314Disposal................................................... 283
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)....................... 106Anti-Lock Warning Light................................ 101Apple CarPlay................................................ 389Arming SystemSecurity Alarm.............................................24Assist, Hill Start............................................. 111Audio Settings............................................... 361Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 321Auto Down Power Windows..............................65Auto Up Power Windows..................................65Automatic Door Locks...............................29, 30Automatic Headlights.......................................47Automatic High Beams.....................................46Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).......57, 62Automatic Transmission....................... 167, 286Adding Fluid......... 286, 315, 317, 318, 320Fluid And Filter Change............................. 286Fluid Change............................................. 286Fluid Level Check...................................... 285Fluid Type............ 285, 315, 317, 318, 320Special Additives...................................... 285Automatic Transmission
Limp Home Mode................................... 29, 171AutoPark....................................................... 16011

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.................................................. 172AUX Cord........................................................ 383Aux Mode....................................................... 365Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet).......... 78AWDTowing....................................................... 249Axle Fluid........................... 315, 317, 318, 320Axle Lubrication................. 315, 317, 318, 320
B
Back-Up......................................................... 199Battery.................................................... 96, 271Charging System Light................................. 96Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 15Location.................................................... 271Belts, Seat..................................................... 156BluetoothConnect Or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone
...... 381Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing................376Bluetooth Mode............................................. 366Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 277B-Pillar Location............................................. 290Brake Assist System...................................... 107Brake Control System.................................... 107Brake Fluid...............284, 315, 317, 318, 320
Brake System...................................... 284, 308Fluid Check.......... 284, 315, 317, 318, 320Master Cylinder........................................ 284Parking..................................................... 164Warning Light.....................................95, 308Brake/Transmission Interlock...................... 167Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.... 163Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 50Bulb Replacement........................................ 217Bulbs, Light.......................................... 157, 217
C
Camera, Rear................................................ 199Capacities, Fluid.................................. 313, 314Caps, FillerOil (Engine)...................................... 266, 274Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 282Car Washes................................................... 305Carbon Monoxide Warning................... 155, 312CargoVehicle Loading........................................ 202Cargo Area Cover............................................. 70Cargo Compartment........................................ 70Cellular Phone.............................................. 383Certification Label......................................... 202Chains, Tire.......................................... 301, 302Changing A Flat Tire...................................... 286Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 287
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light).............................................. 105Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................. 155Checks, Safety.............................................. 155Child Restraint.............................................. 143Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 145Child Seat Installation............................... 152How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt..... 150Infant And Child Restraints....................... 144Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 147Older Children And Child Restraints.......... 145Seating Positions...................................... 146Child Safety Locks............................................30Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 310CleaningWheels...................................................... 300Climate Control................................................52Automatic....................................................57Manual........................................................53Coin Holder......................................................76Cold Weather Operation................................ 162Compact Spare Tire...................................... 299ConsoleFloor............................................................76Contract, Service........................................... 392Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 282

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Cooling System
.............................................. 280Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....................... 282Coolant Level.................................. 281, 283Cooling Capacity.............................. 313, 314Disposal Of Used Coolant.......................... 283Drain, Flush, And Refill.............................. 281Inspection................................................. 283Points To Remember................................. 283Pressure Cap............................................. 282Radiator Cap............................................. 282Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).... 281, 313, 314, 315, 318Corrosion Protection...................................... 304Cruise Control (Speed Control)............ 175, 177Cruise Light......................................... 102, 103Cupholders...................................................... 77Customer Assistance..................................... 391Customer Programmable Features................322Cybersecurity................................................. 321
D
Daytime Running Lights................................... 45Dealer Service............................................... 272Deck Lid Power Release............................................ 68Defroster, Windshield.................................... 156Delay (Intermittent) Wipers.............................. 51Diagnostic System, Onboard......................... 104
Dimmer SwitchHeadlight..................................................... 46DipsticksOil (Engine)............................................... 270Disabled Vehicle Towing............................... 248DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 283Disturb.......................................................... 379Do Not Disturb.............................................. 388Door Ajar.......................................................... 96Door Ajar Light................................................. 96Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 30Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors.... 30Doors............................................................... 25Driver’s Seat Back Tilt...................................... 32DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 211
E
Electric Brake Control System....................... 107Anti-Lock Brake System............................ 106Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 108, 113Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 43
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses)... 221
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 175Electronic Stability Control (ESC).................. 108Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light......... 96
Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 244Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 212Jacking............................................. 229, 286Jump Starting.................................. 240, 241Towing...................................................... 248Emission Control System Maintenance......... 105Engine............................... 266, 267, 268, 269Air Cleaner................................................ 275Block Heater............................................. 162Break-In Recommendations..................... 163Checking Oil Level.................................... 270Compartment......................... 266, 267, 269Compartment Identification............. 266, 268Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 281, 315, 318Cooling...................................................... 280Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 155, 312Fails To Start............................................. 162Flooded, Starting...................................... 162Fuel Requirements.................309, 313, 314Jump Starting.................................. 240, 241Oil........................ 272, 313, 314, 315, 318Oil Filler Cap.................................... 266, 274Oil Filter.................................................... 274Oil Selection............................ 272, 313, 314Oil Synthetic.............................................. 274Overheating.............................................. 242Starting..................................................... 15911

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398 Engine Oil Viscosity
.............................. 273, 274Engine Oil Viscosity Chart.............................. 273
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.. 141, 249
Ethanol.......................................................... 311Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 155, 312Exhaust System................................... 155, 279Exterior Lighting............................................... 45Exterior Lights......................................... 45, 157
F
Filters Air Cleaner
................................................. 275Air Conditioning.................................. 63, 276Engine Oil............................... 274, 315, 318Engine Oil Disposal................................... 274Flashers......................................................... 212Hazard Warning......................................... 212Turn Signals..............................48, 103, 157Flash-To-Pass.................................................. 46Flooded Engine Starting................................ 162Floor Console................................................... 76Fluid Capacities................................... 313, 314Fluid Leaks.................................................... 158Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 284Cooling System.......................................... 281Engine Oil.................................................. 270Fluid, Brake....................... 315, 317, 318, 320
Fluids And Lubricants.......................... 315, 318Fog Lights........................................................ 48Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 32Folding Rear Seats........................................... 33Forward Collision Warning............................ 118Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 212Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................ 244Fuel............................................................... 309Additives................................................... 310Clean Air................................................... 310Ethanol..................................................... 311Gasoline................................................... 309Materials Added....................................... 310Methanol.................................................. 311Octane Rating................309, 310, 315, 318Requirements......................... 309, 313, 314Specifications.................................. 315, 318Tank Capacity.................................. 313, 314Fuses............................................................ 220
G
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..................... 71Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 310Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 310Gear Ranges................................................. 168Glass Cleaning.............................................. 307Gross Axle Weight Rating..................... 202, 203Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 202, 203GVWR............................................................ 202
H
HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
....................... 211Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 212Head Restraints........................................38, 39Head Rests............................................... 38, 39HeadlightsAutomatic....................................................47Cleaning.................................................... 305High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch..........46Lights On Reminder.....................................47On With Wipers............................................47Passing........................................................46Switch..........................................................45Time Delay...................................................47Washers.................................................... 270Heated Mirrors.................................................44Heater, Engine Block..................................... 162High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch..............................................46Hill Start Assist.............................................. 111HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 205Holder, Coin.....................................................76HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................71Hood Prop........................................................68Hood Release...................................................68

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Power Brakes
....................................................... 308Deck Lid Release........................................ 68Distribution Center (Fuses)....................... 225Door Locks.................................................. 26Mirrors......................................................... 43Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)................ 78Seats........................................................... 34Steering..................................................... 174Sunroof....................................................... 66Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column............... 40Windows...................................................... 64Power SeatsForward....................................................... 34Lumbar........................................................ 35Rearward..................................................... 34Recline........................................................ 35Power Steering Fluid................... 315, 318, 320Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................132Preparation For Jacking................................. 230PretensionersSeat Belts.................................................. 132Programmable Features................................ 322
R
Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 295Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 282RadioPresets...................................................... 357
Radio Operation................................... 356, 383Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 52Rear Axle (Differential).................................. 286Rear Camera................................................. 199Rear Cross Path............................................ 116Rear ParkSense System............................... 191Rear Seats, Folding.......................................... 33Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)Towing...................................................... 249Recreational Towing..................................... 210Reformulated Gasoline................................. 310Refrigerant.................................................... 275Release, Hood................................................. 68Reminder, Lights On........................................ 47Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 126Remote Keyless EntryArm The Alarm............................................. 24Panic Alarm................................................. 15Programming Additional Key Fobs........ 17, 23Unlatch The Trunk....................................... 14Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 21Uconnect Customer Programmable Features.........................................21, 332Uconnect Settings..............................21, 332Remote Trunk Release.................................... 68Replacement Bulbs...................................... 217Replacement Keys.................................... 17, 23
Replacement Tires........................................ 297Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 393Restraints, Child............................................ 143Restraints, Head.......................................38, 39Rocking Vehicle When Stuck......................... 244Rotation, Tires...................................... 302, 303
S
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 156Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...................... 157Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 393Safety Information, Tire................................. 286Safety Tips.................................................... 155Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 155Schedule, Maintenance....................... 250, 254Seat Belt Reminder..........................................97Seat Belts............................................ 126, 156Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 130Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 130
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage.. 130
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 132Child Restraints........................................ 143Energy Management Feature................... 132Extender................................................... 131Front Seat............................... 126, 127, 129Inspection................................................. 156Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 129Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 130Lap/Shoulder Belts................................... 127
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Time Delay Headlight
..................................................... 47Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 290Tire Markings................................................. 286Tire Safety Information.................................. 286Tire Service Kit........................... 234, 235, 237Tires..........................157, 293, 298, 299, 303Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 296Air Pressure............................................... 293Chains............................................. 301, 302Changing................................ 229, 234, 286Compact Spare......................................... 299Flat Changing............................................ 234General Information............... 293, 298, 299High Speed................................................ 295Inflation Pressure...................................... 294Jacking............................................ 230, 286Life Of Tires............................................... 296Load Capacity.................................. 290, 291Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).. 99, 120Quality Grading.......................................... 303Radial........................................................ 295Replacement................................... 234, 297
Rotation........................................... 302, 303Safety.............................................. 286, 293Sizes......................................................... 287Snow Tires................................................ 298Spare Tires....................230, 298, 299, 300Spinning................................................... 296Trailer Towing........................................... 207Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 296Wheel Mounting....................................... 234Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 308To Open Hood.................................................. 68Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 206Towing.......................................................... 203Behind A Motorhome................................ 210Disabled Vehicle....................................... 248Guide........................................................ 205Recreational............................................. 210Weight...................................................... 205Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 210Traction......................................................... 210Traction Control............................................ 113
Trailer Towing................................................ 203Cooling System Tips.................................. 209Hitches..................................................... 205Minimum Requirements........................... 206Tips........................................................... 209Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 206Wiring....................................................... 208Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 205Trailer Weight................................................ 205Transfer CaseFluid........................................315, 317, 318Transmission................................................. 167Automatic........................................ 167, 285Fluid.............................. 315, 317, 318, 320Maintenance............................................ 285Shifting..................................................... 165Transporting Pets.......................................... 155Tread Wear Indicators................................... 296Trunk Lid (Deck Lid).........................................68Trunk Release Remote Control........................68Turn Signals........................................... 48, 103
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