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Remove the support rod from the locking tab and insert
it into the seat located on the underside of the hood. Be
sure the rod is locked into position.
Locking Tab
Support Rod And Seat
1 — Support Rod
2 — Support Rod Seat
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Closing
Hold up the hood with one hand and with the other hand
remove the support rod from its seat and reinsert it into
the locking tab.
Lower the hood to approximately 6 inches (15 cm) from
the engine compartment and drop it. Make sure that the
hood is completely closed.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi-
mately 6 inches (15 cm), and then drop it. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIFTGATE
Opening
To unlock the liftgate, use the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter or activate the power door lock
switches located on the driver door handle.
To open the liftgate, squeeze the electronic liftgate release
and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
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The Liftgate Passive Entry unlock feature is built into the
Electronic Liftgate release. With a valid Passive EntryRKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the Liftgate, push
the Electronic Liftgate release to open with one fluid
motion.
Liftgate Handle Location
A — Liftgate Handle
Passive Entry Liftgate Handle Location
A — Electronic Liftgate Release/Liftgate Passive Entry Location
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NOTE:Before closing the Liftgate, make sure to be in
possession of the key because the Liftgate will be locked
automatically.
Cargo Area Features
Cargo Load Floor
The vehicle is equipped with a load floor that can be
adjusted as needed.
Position 1 (Lowered Position):
This position allows you to make the load floor flat for
ease of loading/unloading objects from the cargo area.
This position also makes it possible to use the space
below as another compartment for storing fragile or
smaller objects.Position 2 (Elevated Position):
When the rear seatbacks and front passenger seat is
folded flat, it will allow for loading objects of long
dimensions. It is recommended to use this position only
during the actual transporting of the objects, then bring
the load floor in position 1.
Table Tilt Load
In addition to the two positions described above, the load
floor can also be placed in a tilted position (slanted
toward the rear seatbacks as to ease the access to the
underlying zone of the luggage compartment (e.g. to pick
up the spare tire or the Tire Service Kit).
Place the load floor in a way that it rests at the supports
1 and 2 on the sides of the cargo area.
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NOTE:The cargo box is sized for a maximum capacity of
distributed weight equal to 242 lbs (110 kg).
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the passengers side
of the instrument panel.
To open the glove compartment proceed as follows:
1. Unlock the compartment using the vehicle key.
2. Pull the handle to open the compartment.
Once the glove compartment is open, a light will turn on
to illuminate the compartment.
Opening The Glove Compartment
1 — Glove Compartment Handle
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NOTE:
•Do not insert objects in the glove compartment that
will not allow the compartment to fully close.
•The glove compartment should be completely closed
while the vehicle is in motion.
Sun Visors
Sun visors are located on both sides of the rearview
mirror. The visors can be lowered or moved to the side to
help block sunlight from entering the windshield or door
glass.
To move the sun visor against the driver or passenger
door glass, remove the sun visor from the hook and turn
it toward the side window.
The visors also have illuminated vanity mirrors to allow
use in low light conditions.
Lift upward on the mirror cover to access the mirror.
Sun Visor Mirror
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Brake Warning Light
Red Telltale
LightWhat It Means
United States
Canada
Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake
application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that
the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reser-
voir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at
the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system
malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this case, the light will
remain on until the condition has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake
booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake, and a brake pedal pulsation may
be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac-
ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic
system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system isindicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on
when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has
dropped below a specified level.
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The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.
NOTE:The light may flash momentarily during sharp
cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi-
tions. The vehicle should have service performed, and
the brake fluid level checked.
If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces-
sary.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is
dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed.
It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have
a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, theBrake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS
Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by
turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the
ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for ap-
proximately two seconds. The light should then turn off
unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light
inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi-
tion.
NOTE:This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
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Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light
Yellow Telltale
LightWhat It Means
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light
After the ignition is turned on, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) light illuminates to indi-
cate function check at vehicle startup. If the light remains on after startup or comes on and
stays on at road speeds, it may indicate that the ABS has detected a malfunction or has be-
come inoperative. The system reverts to standard non-anti-lock brakes.
If both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Warning Light are on, see an authorized dealer
immediately. Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System” in “Starting And Operating” for further in-
formation.
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Glow Plug Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
LightWhat It Means
Glow Plug Indicator Light
To prevent possible engine damage while starting at low temperatures, this vehicle will in-
hibit engine cranking and this icon will blink when the ambient temperature is less than
–35° C and the oil temperature sensor reading indicates an engine block heater has not been
used. The message “plug in engine heater” will be displayed in the instrument cluster when
the ambient temperature is below -32° C at the time the engine is shut off as a reminder.
Low Fuel Indicator Light
Yellow Telltale
LightWhat It Means
Low Fuel Indicator Light
When the fuel level reaches approximately 1.3–1.8 gal (5–7 L) this light will turn on, and re-
main on until fuel is added.
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