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Maintenance 290
General information...................................290
Opening and closing the hood............................291
Under hood overview..................................292
Engine oil dipstick....................................293
Engine oil check......................................293
Engine coolant check..................................294
Automatic transmission fluid check........................298
Brake fluid check.....................................299
Fuel filter...........................................299
Washer fluid check....................................300
Battery ............................................300
Checking the wiper blades..............................301
Changing the wiper blades..............................302
Air filter(s).........................................303
Adjusting the headlamps................................306
Changing a bulb......................................307
Removing a headlamp..................................308
Vehicle Care 313
Cleaning products.....................................313
Cleaning the exterior..................................313
Waxing.............................................315
Repairing minor paint damage............................315
Cleaning the engine...................................315
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................316
Cleaning the interior...................................317
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......318
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................320
Vehicle storage.......................................321
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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Safety alertSee Owner’s
ManualAnti-lock
braking
system
Avoid
smoking,
flames, or
sparksBatteryBattery acid
Brake fluid –
non
petroleum
baseBrake systemCabin air
filter
Check fuel
capChild Safety
Door Lock
and UnlockChild seat
lower anchor
Child seat
tether anchorCruise
controlDo not open
when hot
Engine air
filterEngine
coolantEngine
coolant
temperature
Engine oilExplosive gasFan warning
Fasten safety
beltFront airbagFront fog
lamps
Fuel pump
resetFuse
compartmentHazard
warning
flasher
Heated rear
windowInterior
luggage
compartment
releaseJack
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Car Finder
Press the button twice within three seconds. The horn will sound
and the turn signals will flash. We recommend you use this
method to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
Sounding a Panic Alarm
Press the button to activate the alarm. Press the button again
or switch the ignition on to deactivate.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is off.
Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING:To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use remote start if
your vehicle is parked indoors or areas that are not well
ventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your vehicle is low on fuel.
The remote start button is on the transmitter.
This feature allows you to start your vehicle from outside your vehicle.
The transmitter has an extended operating range.
Vehicles with automatic climate control can be configured to operate
when the vehicle is remote started. See theClimate Controlchapter for
more information. A manual climate control system will run at the setting
it was set to when your vehicle was last turned off.
Many states and provinces have restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements
regarding remote start systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
•the ignition is on
•the alarm system is triggered
•you disable the feature
•the hood is open
•the transmission is not inP
•the vehicle battery voltage is too low
•the service engine soon light is on.
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Cruise Control
It will illuminate when you switch this feature on.
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard
warning flasher is switched on. If the indicators stay on or flash
faster, check for a burned out bulb.
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is on and any door is not completely
closed.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop
the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let
cool.
Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the engine running or when you are
driving, this indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level.
Note:Do not resume your journey if it illuminates despite the level
being correct. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer.
Fasten Safety belt
It will illuminate and a chime will sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt.
Front Airbag
If it fails to illuminate on startup, continues to flash or remains
on, it indicates a malfunction. Have the system checked by your
authorized dealer. A chime will sound when there is a
malfunction in the indicator light.
Front Fog Lamps (if equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch the front fog lamps on.
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High Beam
It will illuminate when the headlamp high beam is switched on.
It will flash when you use the headlamp flasher.
Hill descent (if equipped)
Illuminates when hill descent is switched on.
Liftgate ajar
It will illuminate when the ignition is on and liftgate is not
completely closed.
Low Fuel Level
It will illuminate when the fuel level is low or near empty.
Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure
It will illuminate when your tire pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine running or when driving, check
your tire pressure as soon as possible.
The lamp also illuminates momentarily when you switch the ignition on
to confirm the lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at any time, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer. Refer toWheels and Tiresfor more
information.
Low Washer Fluid
It will illuminate when the windshield washer fluid is low.
Parking Lamps
It will illuminate when you switch the parking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault
Illuminates when a powertrain fault has been detected. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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Service Engine Soon
Theservice engine soonindicator light illuminates when the
ignition is first turned to the on position to check the bulb and
to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the “service engine soon”
light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the “service
engine soon” light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not
ready for I/M testing. See theReadiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testingin theFuel and Refuelingchapter.
Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the on-board
diagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)in theFuel and Refuelingchapter. If
the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration
and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer.
WARNING:Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel
system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire.
Stability Control System
Displays when the AdvanceTrac®/Traction control is active. If
the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately.
Stability Control System Off
Illuminates when AdvanceTrac®/Traction control has been
disabled by the driver.
Transmission Tow/Haul (if equipped)
Illuminates when the Tow/Haul feature has been activated.
Refer to theTransmissionchapter for transmission function
and operation. If the light flashes steadily, have the system
serviced immediately, damage to the transmission could occur.
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Driver Assist
In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices.
Note:Some items are optional and may not appear.
Driver Assist
DTE CalculationNormal history used or Towing history
used
Engine Hours Engine Hours XXXXX
Engine Idle Hours Engine Idle Hours XXXXX
Settings
In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices.
Note:Some items are optional and may not appear.
Settings
VehicleTrlr Sway Control - check enabled or uncheck
disabled
Trilr Brake Mode Elect., Surge, None
Elect. over Hydraulic
Lighting Autolamp
DelaySelect time
interval
LocksAutolock - check enabled or
uncheck disabled
Autounlock - check enabled
or uncheck disabled
Remote
UnlockAll Doors or
Driver
Oil Life RestSet to XXX% — Hold OK to
Reset
Power Liftgate Enable or Disable switch
Wipers Courtesy Wipe
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Blind Spot Information System
MessagesAction / Description
Vehicle Coming From X Displayed when the blind spot
information system with cross
traffic alert (CTA) system is
operating and senses a vehicle.
Brake System Messages Action / Description
Brake Fluid Level Low Indicates the brake fluid level is low
and the brake system should be
inspected immediately.
Check Brake System Displays when the brake system
needs servicing. If the warning stays
on or continues to come on, contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Park Brake Engaged Displays when the parking brake is
set, the vehicle is in ready to drive
and the vehicle is driven more than
3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays
on after the parking brake is
released, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Door Messages Action / Description
X Door Ajar Displays when the door listed is
not completely closed.
Liftgate Ajar Displays when the liftgate or
liftglass is not completely closed.
Factory Keypad Code XXXXX Displays the factory keypad code
after the keypad has been reset.
Engine Messages Action / Description
Power Reduced To Lower Engine
TempDisplays when the engine has
reduced power to help reduce high
engine temperature.
Engine On Informs you that you are exiting
your vehicle and the engine is on.
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Fuel Messages Action / Description
Check Fuel Fill Inlet Displays when the fuel fill inlet
may not be properly closed.
Fuel Level LOW Displays as an early reminder of a
low fuel condition.
Keys and Intelligent Access
MessagesAction / Description
No Key Detected Displayed if the intelligent access
key is not detected by the system in
the following three scenarios:
•When the start/stop button is
pressed in an attempt to either start
the engine or cycle through the
ignition states.
•When the engine is running and a
door is opened then closed.
•When the vehicle’s speed exceeds
10 mph (16 km/h) for the first time
after starting.
Key Programmed x Keys Total Displayed during spare key
programming, when an intelligent
access key is programmed to the
system.
Max Number of Keys Programmed Displayed during spare key
programming when the maximum
number of keys have been
programmed.
Press Brake to Start Displayed when the start/stop button
is pressed without the brake pedal
being applied. This is a reminder
that the brake pedal must be applied
when the start/stop button is
pressed in order to start the engine.
Restart Now or Key is Needed Displayed when the start/stop button
is pressed to shut off the engine and
a Intelligent Access Key is not
detected inside the vehicle.
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Keys and Intelligent Access
MessagesAction / Description
Accessory Power Active Displayed when the vehicle is in the
accessory ignition state.
Starting System Fault This message is displayed when
there is a problem with your
vehicle’s starting system. See an
authorized dealer for service.
Maintenance Messages Action / Description
LOW Engine Oil Pressure Stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, turn off the engine. Check
the oil level. If the warning stays on
or continues to come on with your
engine running, see an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Change Engine Oil Soon Displayed when the engine oil life
remaining is 10% or less.
Oil Change Required Displayed when the oil life left
reaches 0%.
Engine Coolant Overtemperature Displayed when the engine coolant
temperature is excessively high.
See Manual The powertrain needs service due to
a powertrain malfunction.
Washer Fluid Level LOW Displays when the washer fluid is
low and needs to be refilled.
Factory Mode Contact Dealer Your vehicle is still in Factory mode.
This may not allow some features to
operate properly. See an authorized
dealer.
Transport Mode Contact Dealer Your vehicle is still in Transport
mode. This may not allow some
features to operate properly. See an
authorized dealer.
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