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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Continued
Maintenance
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly repair it.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more fr equently when driving in the following
conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.
Use a water and mild detergent solution, and
a soft brush or cloth to clean the inside of the
trunk.
To drain water from the trunk, remove the
drain plug by turning it counter-clockwise. u When you are finished washing the
trunk, dry it with a soft cloth, and
reinstall the drain plug.
■Washing the Vehicle
■Washing the Trunk
1Washing the Vehicle
Do not spray water into the air intake vents. It can
cause a malfunction.
Do not spray water onto the capless unit when the
fuel fill door is open. It ca n cause damage to the fuel
system or engine.
Air Intake Vents
Drain plug

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Index
Average Fuel Economy............................. 113
B
Battery....................................................... 525
Charging System Indicator ................. 79, 557
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 552
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 525
Bed Lights .................................................. 193
Indicator .................................................... 95
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 37
Beverage Holders ...................................... 179
Blind spot information System ................ 420
Indicator .................................................... 92
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 259
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 329
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 73
Brake System ............................................. 468
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 470
Brake Assist System ................................. 471
Brake System Indicator............................... 78
Fluid ........................................................ 507
Foot Brake ............................................... 469
Indicator ............................................ 78, 559
Parking Brake .......................................... 468
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ................ 78
Brake System Indicator (Red) ............. 78, 559
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 160
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 508
Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker
Light ...................................................... 512 Daytime Running Light
and Parking
Light...................................................... 510
Front Side Marker Light ........................... 510
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light ................ 511
Headlights ............................................... 508
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 513
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 513
Rear Turn Signal and Back-Up Light ......... 512
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light...................................................... 511
Bulb Specifications ................................... 574
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 399
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 74
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 194
Carrying Cargo ......................... 365, 367, 370
Certification Label .................................... 576
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 508
Charging System Indicator ................. 79, 557
Child Safety ................................................. 59
Childproof Door Locks............................. 129
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 135
Child Seat .................................................... 59
Booster Seats ............................................ 73
Child Seat for Infants................................. 61
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 62
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ......................................................... 67 Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child
Seat ........................................................ 64
Larger Children ......................................... 72
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 61
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 63
Using a Tether .......................................... 69
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 129
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 531
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 529
Climate Control System ........................... 195
Changing the Mode................................ 195
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 196
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 528
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 196
Sensors ................................................... 201
Synchronized Mode ................................ 198
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 195
Clock ......................................................... 116
Coat Hook ................................................ 180
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 426
Indicator ............................................. 93, 94
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 539, 575
Console Compartment ............................. 178
Controls .................................................... 115
Conversation Mirror ................................ 181
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 504
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 505
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 504
Overheating ............................................ 555

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Index
Passing Indicators..................................... 149
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 259
Power Windows ....................................... 139
Precautions While Driving ....................... 392
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 392
Rain ........................................................ 392
Pregnant Women ....................................... 42
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 539
R
Radar Sensor............................................ 467
Radiator .................................................... 505
Radio (FM/AM) ......................................... 236
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 239
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 238
Range ........................................................ 114
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 238
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 579
Rear Climate Control System ................... 199
From the Rear Panel ................................ 200
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 159
Rear Outer Seat Heaters .......................... 190
Rear Seats ................................................. 169
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 164
Refueling .................................................. 483
Fuel Gauge ............................................. 110
Gasoline ......................................... 483, 574
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 82 Regulations
............................... 418, 519, 577
Remote Engine Start ................................ 387
Remote Transmitter ................................. 125
Replacement Battery .................................................... 527
Bulbs ....................................................... 508
Fuses ............................... 562, 564, 565, 566
Tires ........................................................ 522
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 514
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 578
RESET Button ............................................ 111
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 113
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 165
Road Departure Mitigation ..................... 460
Indicator .................................................... 90
On and Off .............................................. 462
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 31
Safety Check ............................................... 36
Safety Labels ............................................... 75
Safety Message ............................................. 3
Seat Belts ..................................................... 37
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 41
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 39
Checking ................................................... 43
Fastening ................................................... 40
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt.......................................................... 67
Pregnant Women ...................................... 42 Reminder .................................................. 38
Warning Indicator ............................... 38, 81
Seat Heaters .............................. 188, 189, 190
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 189
Seats .......................................................... 166
Adjusting ................................................ 166
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 166
Front Seats .............................................. 166
Rear Seats ............................................... 169
Seat Heaters ............................ 188, 189, 190
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 189
Security System ......................................... 136
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 86
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 87
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 63
Sequential Mode ...................................... 401
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 402
Setting the Clock ...................................... 116
Shift Button ........................................ 21, 395
Operation.......................................... 21, 397
Shift Position Indicator ...................... 80, 397
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 21, 395
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 41
Side Airbags ................................................ 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 268
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 239
Snow Tires ................................................. 524
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 250
Spare Tire .......................................... 539, 575
Spark Plugs ............................................... 574