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Maintenance 231
General information...................................231
Opening and closing the hood............................232
Under hood overview..................................233
Engine oil dipstick....................................234
Engine oil check......................................234
Engine coolant check..................................235
Automatic transmission fluid check........................238
Brake fluid check.....................................239
Fuel filter...........................................239
Washer fluid check....................................240
Changing the vehicle battery.............................240
Checking the wiper blades..............................241
Air filter(s).........................................243
Adjusting the headlamps................................245
Removing a headlamp..................................246
Changing a bulb......................................247
Bulb specification chart.................................252
Vehicle Care 253
Cleaning products.....................................253
Cleaning the exterior..................................253
Waxing.............................................255
Repairing minor paint damage............................255
Cleaning the engine...................................256
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................256
Cleaning the interior...................................257
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......258
Cleaning leather seats..................................259
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................259
Vehicle storage.......................................260
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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
WARNING:You risk death or serious injury to yourself and
others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the
warning symbol.
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
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If excessive radio frequency interference is present in the area or if the
transmitter battery is low, it may be necessary to mechanically unlock
your door. You can use the mechanical key blade in your intelligent
access key to open the driver door in this situation. Refer toRemote
Controlin this chapter for more information on the location and use of
the mechanical key blade.
REMOTE CONTROL
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) (If Equipped)
Use the key blade to start your
vehicle and unlock or lock the
driver door from outside your
vehicle. The transmitter portion
functions as the remote control.
Note:Your vehicle’s keys came
with a security label that provides
important key cut information.
Keep the label in a safe place for
future reference.
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Type 2
To release the key blade, slide the
release on the back of the
transmitter, then pull the blade out.
Note:Your vehicle’s back-up keys
were issued with a security tag that
provides important vehicle key cut
information. Keep the tag in a safe
place for future reference.
Replacing the Battery
Note:Refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the
back surface of the circuit board.
Note:Replacing the battery will not delete the transmitter from your
vehicle. The transmitter should operate normally.
The remote control uses one coin-type three-volt lithium battery CR2032
or equivalent.
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of the
transmitter near the key ring to
remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the old battery.
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3. Insert the new battery. Refer to the
instructions inside the transmitter for the
correct orientation of the battery. Press
the battery down to make sure it is fully
in the housing.
4. Snap the battery cover back onto the
transmitter.
Intelligent Access Key (Type 1)
1. Press and hold the push buttons
to release the cover. Carefully
remove the cover.
2. Remove the key blade.
3. Twist the screwdriver in the
position shown to start separating the
two halves of the remote control.
4. Twist the screwdriver in the
position shown to separate the
two halves of the remote control.
1
1
2
3
4
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Note:Do not touch the battery
contacts or the printed circuit board
with the screwdriver.
5. Carefully remove the battery with
the screwdriver.
6. Install a new battery with the+facing downward.
7. Assemble the two halves of the transmitter back together.
8. Install the key blade.
Intelligent Access Key (Type 2)
1. Remove the backup key from the transmitter.
2. Twist a thin coin under the tab
hidden behind the backup key head
to remove the battery cover. Do not
use the backup key to remove the
cover or you could damage the
intelligent access key.
3. Remove the old battery.
4. Insert a new battery with the+facing downward. Press the battery
down to make sure it is fully in the housing.
5. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter and install the
backup key.5
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Car Finder
Press the lock button on the key 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 (If Equipped)
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 the vehicle from outside the 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.
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 indicator was on the last time the vehicle was
driven.
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Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps will illuminate when you
unlock the doors with the remote entry system.
The illuminated entry system will turn off the lights if:
•you start your vehicle,
•you press the remote control lock button, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights will not turn off if:
•you turn them on with the lamp control, or
•any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps will illuminate when all
doors are closed and you switch the ignition off.
The lamps will turn off if all the doors remain closed and:
•25 seconds elapse
•you lock your vehicle from the outside.
Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps or dome lamps on and switch the ignition
off, the battery saver shuts them off after some time.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys
(If Equipped)
If you leave the ignition on after leaving your vehicle, it will shut off
15 minutes after you close all of the doors.
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AUTOLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:It may be necessary to switch your headlamps on manually in
severe weather conditions.
The headlamps will switch on and
off automatically in low light
situations or during inclement
weather.
The headlamps will remain on for a
period of time after you switch the
ignition off. You can adjust the time
delay using the information display
controls.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
Note:The illumination settings default to the maximum setting after the
battery is disconnected then reconnected, or discharged then recharged.
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps
Press repeatedly or press and hold
until the desired level is reached.
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Bounce-Back (If Equipped)
The window will stop automatically while closing. It will reverse some
distance if there is an obstacle in the way.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
WARNING:When you override the bounce-back feature the
window will not reverse if it detects an obstacle. Take care when
closing the windows to avoid personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
Proceed as follows to override this protection function when there is a
resistance, for example in the winter:
1.
Close the window twice until it reaches the resistance and let it reverse.
2. Close the window a third time to the resistance. The bounce-back
function is disabled and you can close the window manually. The window
will override the resistance and you can close it fully.
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible if the window does
not close after the third attempt.
Resetting the Bounce-Back Feature
WARNING:The bounce-back function remains deactivated until
you have reset the memory.
You must reset the bounce-back memory separately for each window
after the battery has been disconnected.
1. Lift and hold the switch until the window is fully closed.
2. Release the switch.
3. Lift the switch again for one more second.
4. Press and hold the switch until the window is fully open.
5. Release the switch
6. Lift and hold the switch until the window is fully closed.
7. Open the window and then try to close it automatically.
8. Reset and repeat the procedure if the window does not close
automatically.
Accessory Delay (If Equipped)
You can use the window switches for several minutes after the you
switch the ignition off, or until you open either front door.
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