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crease in temperature could cause
tread separation, and failure of the
tire(s). Possible resulting loss of
vehicle control could lead to an
accident. ! Measuring and adjusting air
pressure to achieve proper in-
flation
Check and, if necessary, adjust the
pressure of each tire (including the
spare) at least once a month and
before any long journey. Check the
tire pressures when the tires are
cold. Use a pressure gauge to
adjust the tire pressures to the
specific values. Driving even a
short distance warms up the tires
and increases the tire pressures.
Also, the tire pressures are affected
by the outside temperature. It is
best to check tire pressure out-
doors before driving the vehicle.
When a tire becomes warm, the air
inside it expands, causing the tire
pressure to increase. Be careful not
to mistakenly release air from a
warm tire to reduce its pressure. & Glossary of tire terminology .
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be
replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio,
and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether in-
stalled or not). .
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of
steel wires, wrapped or reinforced
by ply cords and that is shaped to fit
the rim. .
Bead separation
A breakdown of the bond between
components in the bead. .
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply
cords that extend to the beads are
laid at alternate angles substantially
less than 90 degrees to the center-
line of the tread.
.
Carcass
The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber which, when in-
flated, bears the load. .
Chunking
The breaking away of pieces of the
tread or sidewall. .
Cold tire pressure
The pressure in a tire that has been
driven less than 1 mile or has been
standing for three hours or more. .
Cord
The strands forming the plies in the
tire. .
Cord separation
The parting of cords from adjacent
rubber compounds. .
Cracking
Any parting within the tread, side-
wall, or inner liner of the tire
extending to cord material. .
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with
standard equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight
optional engine.Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information
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14-2 Index
A
Abbreviation ................................................................... 2
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-36
Warning light ......................................................... 3-20
Access key ................................................................. 2-9
Warning light ................................................. 3-28, 3-29
Accessories ....................................................... 5-3, 11-44
Accessory power outlet ................................................. 6-8
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-19
Air conditioner
Automatic climate control .......................................... 4-5
Manual climate control .............................................. 4-6
Air flow mode .............................................................. 4-6
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-25
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-25
Aluminum wheel ....................................................... 11-38
Cleaning ............................................................... 10-3
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-36
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-27
Ashtray ..................................................................... 6-10
AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-18
Audio
Antenna system ....................................................... 5-2
Set......................................................................... 5-3
Audio/visual remote controls ........................................ 5-18
Steering switches ................................................... 5-18
Auto-dimming mirror/compass ........................... 3- 104, 3-105
Automatic headlight beam leveler ................................. 3-99
Warning light ......................................................... 3-35 Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking
Retractor (ALR/ELR) ................................................ 1-13
Automatic transmission
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............. 3-18
B
Basic information before use ......................................... 5-5
Connecting and disconnecting a USB memory/portable
device .................................................................. 5-6
Entering letters and numbers/list screen operation ... .... 5-8
Initial screen ........................................................... 5-5
Loading and unloading a disc ................................... 5-5
Screen adjustment ................................................... 5-9
Touch screen gestures ............................................. 5-7
Touch screen operation ............................................ 5-7
Basic operation .......................................................... 5-12
Battery .................................................................... 11-41
Drainage prevention function ..................................... 2-7
Jump starting .......................................................... 9-9
Replacement (access key) ..................................... 11-50
Replacement (keyless access with push-button
start system) .............................................. 2-18, 11-50
Replacement (remote keyless entry system) .... 2-24, 11-51
Replacement (transmitter) ...................................... 11-51
Bluetooth ®
settings ..................................................... 5-81
Registering/connecting Bluetooth ®
device .................. 5-81
Setting Bluetooth details .......................................... 5-84
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-28
Bottle holder ............................................................... 6-7
Brake
Assist .................................................................... 7-35

Booster ........................................................ 7-35, 11-27
Disc ..................................................................... 12-9
Fluid ............................................................ 11-25, 12-7
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-30
Parking ........................................................ 7-44, 11-30
Pedal .................................................................. 11-27
System ................................................................. 7-35
Brake pedal
Free play ............................................................. 11-27
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-28
Brake system ............................................................ 7-35
Warning light ......................................................... 3-21
Braking ..................................................................... 7-35
Tips...................................................................... 7-35
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-30
BSD/RCTA ................................................................ 7-56
BSD/RCTA approach indicator light/warning buzzer .... 7-59
BSD/RCTA OFF switch ........................................... 7-61
BSD/RCTA warning indicator ................................... 7-60
Bulb
Chart .................................................................. 12-16
Replacing ............................................................. 11-44
C
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center
Console .................................................................. 6-5
Changing
Coolant ................................................................ 11-19
Flat tire ................................................................... 9-4
Oil and oil filter ..................................................... 11-15 Charge warning light ................................................... 3-17
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator
light ....................................................................... 3-16
Checking
Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-27
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-28
Clutch function ..................................................... 11-28
Clutch pedal free play ........................................... 11-28
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-18
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-25
Fluid level (clutch fluid) .......................................... 11-26
Fluid level (power steering fluid) ............................. 11-24
Fluid level (washer fluid) ........................................ 11-38
Oil level (engine oil) .............................................. 11-13
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-21
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-28
Installation with ALR/ELR seatbelt ............................ 1-24
Lower and tether anchorages ................................... 1-29
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-32
Child safety ................................................................... 4
Locks .................................................................... 2-32
Chime
Key........................................................................ 3-5
Light ..................................................................... 3-94
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-14
Cigarette lighter ........................................................... 6-9
Cleaning
Aluminum
wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ....................................................... 4-9
Climate control system ................................................. 4-3 Index
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Warning ........................................................ 3-22, 7-48
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-13
Engine
Compartment overview .......................................... 11-11
Coolant ........................................................ 11-18, 12-7
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 5, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-9
Low oil level warning light ....................................... 3-17
Oil............................................................... 11-13, 12-4
Overheating .......................................................... 9-11
Starting & stopping ........................................... 7-9, 7-12
Event data recorder ......................................................... 8
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-4
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-10
Fluid level
Brake .................................................................. 11-25
Clutch .................................................................. 11-26
Continuously variable transmission .......................... 11-23
Power steering ..................................................... 11-24
Fog light ................................................................... 3-99
Bulb .......................................................... 11-47, 12-16
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-35
Switch .................................................................. 3-99
Front
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-23, 12-6
Fog light ...................................................... 3-99, 11-47
Fog light indicator light ............................................ 3-35
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-17 Front fog light ............................................................. 3-99
Switch ................................................................... 3-99
Front seats ................................................................. 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment ............................ 1-4
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-5
Power seat ............................................................. 1-5
Reclining ................................................................ 1-4
Seat height adjustment (driver ’ s seat) ........................ 1-4
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-3
Consumption indicator ..................................... 3-52, 3-54
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-5
Gauge ................................................................... 3-10
Requirements ................................................. 7-3, 12-3
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-42
Fuses and circuits .................................................... 12-10
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .. ............................. 8-12
Glove box ................................................................... 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ........................... 8-12
H
Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-8, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment
Front seat ............................................................... 1-5
Rear
seat ............................................................... 1-8
Headlight
Beam leveler. ......................................................... 3-99
Bulb replacement ................................................. 11-44
Bulb replacing ...................................................... 11-44 Index
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14-6 Index
Bulb wattage ....................................................... 12-16
Control switch ........................................................ 3-94
Flasher ................................................................. 3-96
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-35
HID headlights .......................................................... 11-44
High beam indicator light ............................................ 3-35
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-96
Hill Holder ................................................................. 7-46
Indicator light ................................................. 3-24, 7-48
Switch .................................................................. 7-47
Hill start assist .................................................. 7-49, 11-29
OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-24
To activate/deactivate ............................................. 7-51
Warning light ......................................................... 3-24
HomeLink ®
.............................................................. 3-105
Hook
Coat ..................................................................... 6-11
Towing and tie-down ............................................... 9-12
Horn ........................................................................ 3-114
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-17
I
Ignition switch .............................................................. 3-4
Light ....................................................................... 3-6
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-98
Immobilizer. ................................................................. 2-3
Indicator light (security indicator light) ....................... 3-33
Indicator light
BSD/RCTA OFF. .................................................... 3-37
BSD/RCTA warning ................................................ 3-37
Cruise control ........................................................ 3-35 Cruise control set ................................................... 3-35
Front fog light ......................................................... 3-35
Headlight ............................................................... 3-35
High beam ............................................................. 3-35
Hill Holder ............................................................. 3-24
Hill start assist OFF ................................................ 3-24
Immobilizer ............................................................ 3-33
REV. ..................................................................... 3-37
Security ................................................................. 3-33
Select lever/Gear position ........................................ 3-34
Shift-up ................................................................. 3-34
SI-DRIVE .............................................................. 3-34
Steering responsive fog lights OFF ... ........................ 3-37
Traction control OFF ............................................... 3-27
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-35
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ................................. 3-27
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation .......................... 3-26
Inside mirror ............................................................ 3-103
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle .................................... 2-37
J
Jack-up point .............................................................. 9-4
Jump starting .............................................................. 9-9
K
Key............................................................................ 2-3
Number .................................................................. 2-3
Reminder chime ...................................................... 3-5
Replacement. .......................................................... 2-4
Keyless access entry function ...................................... 2-13

14-8 Index
N
New vehicle break-in driving .......................................... 8-2
O
Odometer .................................................................... 3-9
Oil filter .................................................................... 11-15
Oil level
Engine ................................................................. 11-13
Front differential gear ............................................ 11-23
Manual transmission .............................................. 11-23
Rear differential gear ............................................. 11-23
Warning light ......................................................... 3-17
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-17
Other settings ............................................................ 5-10
Outside
Mirror defogger ..................................................... 3-112
Mirrors ................................................................. 3-111
Temperature indicator ............................................. 3-52
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-11
P
Parking
Brake ................................................................... 7-44
Brake stroke ......................................................... 11-30
Tips...................................................................... 7-48
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-3
Phone operation (Hands-free system for cellular
phones) ................................................................. 5-87
Calling on the Bluetooth phone ................................ 5-91
Quick reference ..................................................... 5-87 Receiving on the Bluetooth phone ............................ 5-98
Some basics .......................................................... 5-88
Talking on the Bluetooth phone ................................ 5-99
PIN Code Access ....................................................... 2-19
Power
Door locking switch .................................................. 2-8
Outlets ................................................................... 6-8
Outside mirrors ........................................... 3-111, 3-112
Seat ....................................................................... 1-5
Steering ................................................................ 7-33
Steering fluid ................................................ 11-24, 12-7
Steering warning light .............................................. 3-25
Precautions against vehicle modification ................ 1-21, 1-59
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-8
Push-button
Ignition switch ......................................................... 3-6
Starting and stopping engine ............................. 7-9, 7-12
R
Radio operation .......................................................... 5-33
AM/FM radio .......................................................... 5-33
Rear
Combination lights ................................................ 11-48
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-23, 12-6
Limited slip differential ............................................. 7-33
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-48
Rear differential
Oil temperature warning light ................................... 3-18
Rear seat ................................................................... 1-7
Folding down ..........................................................
1-9
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-8

Rear view camera ...................................................... 6-12
Rear window
Defogger .............................................................. 3-112
Recommended
Brake fluid. ............................................................ 12-7
Clutch fluid ................................................... 11-26, 12-7
Engine oil .............................................................. 12-4
Front differential gear oil ......................................... 12-6
Manual transmission oil .......................................... 12-6
Power steering fluid ................................................ 12-7
Rear differential gear oil .......................................... 12-6
Spark plugs ........................................................... 12-8
Refueling .................................................................... 7-5
Remote engine start system ........................................ 7-14
Remote keyless entry system ...................................... 2-21
Replacement
Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-29
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-39
Replacing
Access key battery ................................................ 11-50
Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-19
Battery (keyless access with push-button start
system) ...................................................... 2-18, 11-50
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ............. 2-24, 11-51
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-24
Remote keyless entry transmitter battery .................. 11-51
Replacing bulbs .............................................. 11-44, 12-16
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-47
Headlight ............................................................. 11-44
License plate light ................................................. 11-49
Rear combination light ........................................... 11-48 Rear side marker light ........................................... 11-48
Rear turn signal light ............................................. 11-48
Stop light ............................................................. 11-48
Tail light. .............................................................. 11-48
REV indicator light and buzzer ..................................... 3-12
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-10
S
Safety
Precautions when driving ............................................. 3
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat
Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Front ...................................................................... 1-2
Heater .................................................................... 1-6
Height adjustment .................................................... 1-4
Power .................................................................... 1-5
Rear ...................................................................... 1-7
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3, 1-11
Fastening .............................................................. 1-13
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-16
Pretensioners ......................................................... 1-17
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-11
Warning light and chime .......................................... 3-14
Security
Alarm
system ......................................................... 2-25
Immobilizer ............................................................. 2-3
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-33
Shock sensors ....................................................... 2-31 Index
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14-10 Index
Select lever
Position indicator ................................................... 3-34
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-27
Setup (phone settings) .............................................. 5-101
Phone settings ..................................................... 5-101
Shift-up indicator light ................................................. 3-34
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-31
Shoulder pretensioners ............................................... 1-17
SI-DRIVE
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-34
SI-DRIVE mode ......................................................... 7-29
Snow tires ......................................................... 8-9, 11-31
Snowy and icy roads .................................................... 8-8
Sounding a panic alarm .............................................. 2-23
Spark plugs ...................................................... 11-21, 12-8
Specifications ............................................................ 12-2
Speedometer ............................................................... 3-9
SRS
Curtain airbag ........................................................ 1-50
Frontal airbag ........................................................ 1-38
Side airbag ........................................................... 1-50
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 3, 1-33
SRS airbag system
Monitors. ............................................................... 1-57
Servicing ............................................................... 1-58
Warning light ......................................................... 3-15
Starting & stopping engine .................................... 7-9, 7-12
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-7
Steering responsive fog lights system ........................... 3-99
OFF indicator ........................................................ 3-37 Steering wheel
Power ................................................................... 7-33
Tilt/telescopic ....................................................... 3-113
Stop light ................................................................. 11-48
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-5
Sun shade ................................................................. 2-40
Sun visors .................................................................. 6-3
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-33
Synthetic leather upholstery ......................................... 10-5
T
Tachometer ................................................................ 3-10
Temperature gauge ..................................................... 3-11
Temperature warning light
AT OIL TEMP ......................................................... 3-18
Rear differential oil .................................................. 3-18
Temporary spare tire ............................................ 9-2, 12-8
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-29, 1-32
Tie-down hooks .......................................................... 9-12
Tips for operating the audio/visual system ..................... 5-21
Operating information .............................................. 5-21
Tire................................................................. 11-31, 12-8
Chains .................................................................. 8-10
Inspection ............................................................ 11-32
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-33
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-36
Rotation ..............................................................
11-36
Size and pressure .................................................. 12-8
Types .................................................................. 11-31
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ....... 7-42, 9-8, 11-31
Warning light .......................................................... 3-19

Tires and wheels. ...................................................... 11-31
Tools .......................................................................... 9-3
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-29, 1-32
Towing ...................................................................... 9-12
All wheels on the ground ........................................ 9-15
Flat-bed truck ........................................................ 9-14
Hooks ................................................................... 9-12
Trailer
Towing .................................................................. 8-12
Trip meter ................................................................... 3-9
Trunk lid ................................................................... 2-36
Release handle ..................................................... 2-37
Turn signal
Indicator lights ....................................................... 3-35
Lever .................................................................... 3-97
U
Under-floor storage compartment ................................. 6-12
Useful information ...................................................... 5-28
STARLINK ............................................................ 5-30
V
Valet mode ................................................................ 2-30
Vanity mirror ................................................................ 6-4
Vehicle
Capacity weight ..................................................... 8-11
Identification ........................................................ 12-18
Symbols .................................................................... 3
Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-27
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-40 Operation indicator light ........................................... 3-26
System .................................................................. 7-38
Warning light .......................................................... 3-26
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
Voice command system operation ... ........................... 5-107
Voice command system ........................................ 5-107
W
Warning and indicator lights ......................................... 3-13
Warning chimes
Keyless access with push-button start system .... ........ 3-28
Warning light
ABS...................................................................... 3-20
Access key .................................................... 3-28, 3-29
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-25
AT OIL TEMP ......................................................... 3-18
Automatic headlight beam leveler ............................. 3-35
Brake system ......................................................... 3-21
Charge .................................................................. 3-17
CHECK ENGINE .................................................... 3-16
Door open ............................................................. 3-25
Driver ’ s Control Center Differential ............................ 3-36
Engine low oil level ................................................. 3-17
Hill start assist ....................................................... 3-24
Keyless access with push-button start system .... ........ 3-28
Low fuel ................................................................ 3-24
Low tire pressure .................................................... 3-19
Oil pressure ...........................................................
3-17
Power steering ....................................................... 3-25
Rear differential oil temperature ................................ 3-18
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-14 Index
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