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However, if necessary, FCA will:

Information related to controls of

other on-vehicle computers.

CONSTANT

MONITORING

Use the data for research on FCA

vehicle performance, including safety.

The recorded data may vary depending

on the vehicle grade and optional

equipment. Voice and images are not

recorded.

The following components of the Air

Bag systems are monitored by a

diagnostic system:

Disclose the data or the

summarized data to a third party for

research purposes without disclosing

vehicle or owner identification

information.

Crash Sensors, And Diagnostic

Module (Sas Unit)

Data Handling

FCA and its subcontracting parties may

obtain and use the recorded data for

vehicle malfunction diagnosis, research

and development, and quality

improvement.

Front Air Bag Sensors

Air Bag Modules

Recording Of Vehicle Data

This vehicle is equipped with a

computer which records the following

main vehicle data related to vehicle

controls, operation, and other driving

conditions.

Side Crash Sensors

FCA will not disclose or provide any of

the obtained data to a third party

unless:

Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner

System Warning Light

Seat Belt Buckle Switch

Seat Belt Pretensioners

Related Wiring

Recorded Data

An agreement from the vehicle

owner (agreements from lessor and

lessee for leased vehicle) is obtained.

Vehicle conditions such as engine

speed and vehicle speed.

Driving operation conditions such

as accelerator and brake pedals, and

information related to the

environmental circumstances while the

vehicle is driven.

Officially requested by the police or

other law enforcement authorities.

With Passenger Occupant

Classification System

For statistical processing by a

research institution, after processing

the data so that identification of the

owner or the vehicle is impossible.

Passenger Air Bag Deactivation

Indicator Light

Passenger Occupant Classification

Sensor

Malfunction diagnosis information

from each on-vehicle computer.

Passenger Occupant Classification

Module — If Equipped

The diagnostic module continuously

monitors the system's readiness. This

begins when the ignition is cycled ON

and continues while the vehicle is being

driven.

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Enhanced Accident

Response System

Cut off battery power to the:

– Engine

Enhanced Accident

Response System Reset

Procedure

In the event of an impact, if the

communication network remains intact,

and the power remains intact,

depending on the nature of the event,

the ORC will determine whether to have

the Enhanced Accident Response

System perform the following functions:

– Electric Motor (if equipped)

– Electric power steering

– Brake booster

In order to reset the Enhanced Accident

Response System functions after an

event, the ignition switch must be

changed from ignition START or

ON/RUN to ignition OFF. Carefully

check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the

engine compartment and on the ground

near the engine compartment and fuel

tank before resetting the system and

starting the engine.

– Electric park brake

– Automatic transmission gear

selector

Cut off fuel to the engine

(If Equipped)

– Horn

Cut off battery power to the electric

motor (If Equipped)

– Front wiper

– Headlamp washer pump

Flash hazard lights as long as the

battery has power

Note: After an accident, remember to

cycle the ignition to the STOP

Turn on the interior lights, which

remain on as long as the battery has

power or for 15 minutes from the

intervention of the Enhanced Accident

Response System.

(OFF/LOCK) position and remove the

key from the ignition switch to avoid

draining the battery. Carefully check the

vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine

compartment and on the ground near

the engine compartment and fuel tank

before resetting the system and starting

the engine. If there are no fuel leaks or

damage to the vehicle electrical devices

(e.g. headlights) after an accident, reset

the system by following the procedure

described below. If you have any doubt,

contact an authorized dealer.

Unlock the power door locks.

Your vehicle may also be designed to

perform any of these other functions in

response to the Enhanced Accident

Response System:

Turn off the Fuel Filter Heater, Turn off

the HVAC Blower Motor, Close the

HVAC Circulation Door

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STARTING AND OPERATING

STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . .154

BRAKE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . .155

MANUAL TRANSMISSION . . . . . .157

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF

EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

SPEED CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . .164

RADAR SENSORS —

IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

REAR PARK ASSIST —

IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

PARKVIEW REAR BACKUP

CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

REFUELING THE VEHICLE . . . . .178

VEHICLE LOADING . . . . . . . . . .182

TOWING TRAILERS . . . . . . . . . .183

DRIVING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183

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Never press the accelerator pedal for

starting the engine.

4. Place the start button in the ON

mode, push and release it as soon as

the engine starts. If the engine does not

start within 10 seconds, push the start

button to OFF mode and wait for

10-15 seconds before repeating the

starting procedure.

STARTING THE

ENGINE

Models Equipped With A

Manual Transmission

Starting The Engine

Before starting the engine, adjust the

seat, the interior rear view mirrors, the

door mirrors, and fasten the seat belt

correctly.

Proceed as follows:

1. Engage the parking brake and place

the gear selector in NEUTRAL.

Cold Weather Operation

2. Place the start button in the ACC

mode.

Regarding Cold Start Disable

Warning!

When the ambient temperature is

extremely low, the engine may not

crank even when the engine starting

procedure is performed. At this time,

the Cold Start Disable Indicator light in

the instrument cluster flashes. However,

this does not indicate a problem.

3. Fully depress the clutch pedal

without touching the accelerator.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove

the key fob from the vehicle and lock your

vehicle.

4. Place the start button in the ON

mode, push and release it as soon as

the engine starts. If the engine does not

start within 10 seconds, push the start

button to OFF mode and wait for

10-15 seconds before repeating the

starting procedure.

Never leave children alone in a vehicle,

or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

Perform the necessary procedures (see

“Warning lights And Messages”

paragraph in “Getting To Know Your

Instrument Panel” chapter).

Allowing children to be in a vehicle

unattended is dangerous for a number of

reasons. A child or others could be

seriously or fatally injured. Children should

be warned not to touch the parking brake,

brake pedal or the transmission gear

selector.

Regarding Ice Breaker

Models Equipped With

An Automatic

Transmission

When the ambient temperature is low,

the start of cranking may be delayed

after engine starting procedure is

performed. At this time, the Cold Start

Disable Indicator light in the instrument

cluster illumintes. However, this does

not indicate a problem.

Do not leave the key fob in or near the

vehicle, or in a location accessible to

children, and do not leave the ignition of a

vehicle equipped with Advanced Keyless

Entry in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A

child could operate power windows, other

controls, or move the vehicle.

Proceed as follows:

1. Engage the parking brake and place

the gear selector to P (PARK) or N

(NEUTRAL).

Refer to your authorized dealer

2. Fully depress the brake pedal

without touching the accelerator.

regarding other related parts which are

to be input such as function name,

operating scenario (condition) of each

function, indicator operation, and user

operation/procedure information.

Do not leave children or animals inside

parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior

heat build-up may cause serious injury or

death.

3. Place the start button in the ACC

mode.

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Extended Park Starting

After Starting —

Warming Up The Engine

BRAKE SYSTEM

Note: Extended Park condition occurs

when the vehicle has not been started

or driven for at least 30 days.

This vehicle has power-assisted brakes

that adjust automatically through

normal use. Should power-assist fail,

you can stop by applying greater force

than normal to the brake pedal. But the

distance required to stop will be greater

than usual.

Proceed as follows:

1. Travel slowly, letting the engine run

at a reduced RPM, without accelerating

suddenly.

1. Install a battery charger or jumper

cables to the battery to ensure a full

battery charge during the crank cycle.

2. It is recommended to wait until the

digital engine coolant temperature

indicator starts moving before

demanding full performance.

2. Place the ignition in the START

mode and release it when the engine

starts.

Note: Always depress the brake pedal

with the right foot. Applying the brakes

with the unaccustomed left foot could

slow your reaction time to an

emergency situation resulting in

insufficient braking operation.

3. If the engine fails to start within

10 seconds, place the ignition in the

STOP (OFF/LOCK) mode, wait five

seconds to allow the starter to cool,

then repeat the Extended Park Starting

procedure.

Stopping The Engine

Proceed as follows:

Do not drive with your foot held on the

clutch pedal or brake pedal, or hold the

clutch pedal depressed halfway

unnecessarily. Doing so could result in

the following:

1. Park the car in a position that is not

dangerous for oncoming traffic, if

equipped with manual transmission

place gear selector in FIRST (1st) or

REVERSE (R) gear, if equipped with

automatic transmission place the gear

selector to PARK (P).

4. If the engine fails to start after eight

attempts, allow the starter to cool for at

least 10 minutes, then repeat the

procedure.

The clutch and brake parts will wear

out more quickly.

The brakes can overheat and

adversely affect brake performance.

2. Push and release the ignition button

to STOP the engine.

Caution!

To prevent damage to the starter, do not

crank continuously for more than

10 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to

15 seconds before trying again.

Warning!

Riding the brakes can lead to brake

failure and possibly a collision. Driving with

your foot resting or riding on the brake

pedal can result in abnormally high brake

temperatures, excessive lining wear, and

possible brake damage. You would not

have your full braking capacity in an

emergency.

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Driving a vehicle with the “Brake

Warning Light” on is dangerous.

A significant decrease in braking

performance or vehicle stability during

braking may occur. It will take you longer

to stop the vehicle or will make your

vehicle harder to control. You could have a

collision. Have the vehicle checked

immediately.

Do not leave the key fob in or near the

vehicle or in a location accessible to

children. A child could operate power

windows, other controls, or move the

vehicle.

Be sure the park brake is fully

disengaged before driving; failure to do so

can lead to brake failure and a collision.

Always fully apply the park brake when

leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and

cause damage or injury. Also be certain to

leave a manual transmission in REVERSE

(R) or FIRST (1st) gear. Failure to do so

may allow the vehicle to roll and cause

damage or injury.

Caution!

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Parking Brake

1 — Parking Brake Lever

2 — Parking Brake Release Button

Wear shoes appropriate for driving in order

to avoid your shoe contacting the brake

pedal when depressing the accelerator

pedal.

Setting the Parking Brake

Warning Light

Depress the brake pedal and then firmly

pull the parking brake lever fully

upwards with sufficient force to hold the

vehicle in a stationary position.

The warning light turns on when the

system has a malfunction. Refer to

“Warning Lights And Messages” in

“Getting To Know Your Instrument

Panel” for further information.

Parking Brake

Note: Driving with the parking brake on

will cause excessive wear of the brake

parts.

Releasing the Parking Brake

Depress the brake pedal and pull the

parking brake lever upwards, then

press the release button. While holding

the button, lower the parking brake

lever all the way down to the released

position.

Brake Pad Wear Indicator

When the disc brake pads become

worn, the built-in wear indicators

contact the rotors. This causes a

screeching noise to warn that the pads

should be replaced. When you hear this

noise contact your authorized dealer as

soon as possible.

Warning!

Never leave children alone in a vehicle,

or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

Allowing children to be in a vehicle

unattended is dangerous for a number of

reasons. A child or others could be

seriously or fatally injured. Children should

be warned not to touch the park brake,

brake pedal or the gear selector.

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Brake Assist

MANUAL

TRANSMISSION

During emergency braking situations

when it is necessary to depress the

brake pedal with greater force, the

brake assist system provides braking

assistance, thus enhancing braking

performance. When the brake pedal is

depressed hard or depressed more

quickly, the brakes apply more firmly.

Manual Transmission

Warning!

You or others could be injured if you leave

the vehicle unattended without having the

park brake fully applied. The park brake

should always be applied when the driver

is not in the vehicle, especially on an

incline.

Note:

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When the brake pedal is depressed

hard or depressed more quickly, the

pedal will feel softer but the brakes will

apply more firmly. This is a normal

effect of the brake assist operation and

does not indicate a malfunction.

Gear Selector

Depress the clutch pedal all the way down

while shifting, then release it slowly.

Your vehicle is equipped with a device

to prevent shifting to REVERSE (R) by

mistake. Push the gear selector

Caution!

When the brake pedal is depressed

hard or depressed more quickly, a

motor/pump operation noise may be

heard. This is a normal effect of the

brake assist and does not indicate a

malfunction.

downward and shift to REVERSE (R).

Never drive with your foot resting on the

clutch pedal, or attempt to hold the vehicle

on a hill with the clutch pedal partially

engaged, as this will cause abnormal wear

on the clutch.

A natural driving posture can be

achieved by lightly gripping the gear

selector from the side without having to

rest your elbow on the center console.

If shifting to REVERSE (R) is difficult,

shift back into neutral, release the

clutch pedal, and try again.

The brake assist equipment does

not supersede the functionality of the

vehicle's main braking system.

To engage the gears, press the clutch

pedal fully and put the gear selector

into the required position. The diagram

for gear engagement is shown on the

knob.

Note: A certain amount of noise from the

transmission is normal. This noise can be

most noticeable when the vehicle is idling

in NEUTRAL with the clutch engaged

(clutch pedal released), but it may also be

heard when driving. The noise may also

be more noticeable when the transmission

is warm. This noise is normal and is not

an indication of a problem with your clutch

or transmission.

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With Parking Sensor System

AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION — IF

EQUIPPED

When leaving the vehicle, always make

sure the ignition is in the OFF mode,

remove the key fob from the vehicle, and

lock the vehicle.

When the gear selector is shifted to the

REVERSE (R) position with the ignition

placed in the ON mode, the parking

sensor system is activated an audible

sound is heard.

Shift Interlock

Never leave children alone in a vehicle,

or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

Allowing children to be in a vehicle

unattended is dangerous for a number of

reasons. A child or others could be

seriously or fatally injured. Children should

be warned not to touch the parking brake,

brake pedal or the transmission gear

selector.

This vehicle is equipped with an

interlock system that holds the

transmission gear selector in PARK (P)

unless the brakes are applied. To shift

the transmission out of PARK (P), the

ignition must be placed in the ON/RUN

mode (engine running or not) and the

brake pedal must be pressed.

Caution!

Keep your foot off the clutch pedal

except when shifting gears. Also, do not

use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an hill

or grade. Riding the clutch will cause

needless clutch wear and damage.

Do not leave the key fob in or near the

vehicle (or in a location accessible to

children), and do not leave the ignition in

the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could

operate power windows, other controls, or

move the vehicle.

Warning!

Do not apply any excessive lateral force

to the gear selector when changing from

fifth to fourth gear. This could lead to the

accidental selection of second gear, which

could result in damage to the

It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or

NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher

than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly

pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could

accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.

You could lose control of the vehicle and

hit someone or something. Only shift into

gear when the engine is idling normally

and your foot is firmly pressing the brake

pedal.

transmission.

Caution!

Make sure the vehicle comes to a

complete stop before shifting to REVERSE

(R). Shifting to REVERSE (R) while the

vehicle is still moving may damage the

transmission.

Damage to the transmission may occur if

the following precautions are not observed:

Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE

only after the vehicle has come to a

complete stop.

Reverse can only be engaged when the

vehicle is completely stationary. With the

engine running, wait at least two seconds

with the clutch pedal fully pressed before

engaging reverse to prevent damage to

the gears.

Unintended movement of a vehicle

could injure those in or near the vehicle. As

with all vehicles, you should never exit a

vehicle while the engine is running. Before

exiting a vehicle, always apply the park

brake, shift the transmission into PARK,

and turn the ignition OFF. When the

ignition is in the OFF mode, the

Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE,

NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is

above idle speed.

Before shifting into any gear, make sure

your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.

transmission is locked in PARK, securing

the vehicle against unwanted movement.

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The gear selector must be in PARK (P)

or NEUTRAL (N) to operate the starter.

Note: Even if you intend to use the

automatic transmission functions as a

traditional automatic, you should also

be aware that you can inadvertently

shift into manual shift mode and an

inappropriate gear may be retained as

the vehicle speed increases. If you

notice the engine speed going higher or

hear the engine racing, confirm you

have not accidentally slipped into

manual shift mode (refer to “Manual

Shift Mode” paragraph in this section).

Gear Selector Positions

PARK (P)

The transmission gear selector has

PARK (P), REVERSE (R), NEUTRAL (N),

DRIVE (D), and MANUAL (M)(+/–) shift

positions.

PARK (P) locks the transmission and

prevents the driveshaft from rotating.

The transmission may be shifted freely

from REVERSE (R), to NEUTRAL (N), to

DRIVE (D), to MANUAL (M)(+/–).

Warning!

Never use the PARK position as a

substitute for the park brake. Always apply

the park brake fully when parked to guard

against vehicle movement and possible

injury or damage.

Shift Position Indication

The gear selector position (PRNDM) is

illuminated when the ignition is placed

in the ON mode.

Your vehicle could move and injure you

and others if it is not in PARK. Check by

trying to move the gear selector out of

PARK with the brake pedal released. Make

sure the transmission is in PARK before

exiting the vehicle.

Note: If one of the following actions is

performed, the gear selector position is

displayed for five minutes even if the

ignition is placed in a mode other than

ON.

It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or

NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher

than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly

pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could

accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.

You could lose control of the vehicle and

hit someone or something. Only shift into

gear when the engine is idling normally

and your foot is firmly pressing the brake

pedal.

The ignition is placed in the OFF

mode.

The driver's door is opened.

Gear Position Indication

In MANUAL (M) shift mode, the “M” of

the shift position indication illuminates

and the number of the selected gear is

displayed.

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Gear Selector And Pattern

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NEUTRAL (N)

Unintended movement of a vehicle

could injure those in or near the vehicle. As

with all vehicles, you should never exit a

vehicle while the engine is running. Before

exiting a vehicle, always come to a

complete stop, then apply the park brake,

shift the transmission into PARK, turn the

ignition OFF, and remove the key fob.

When the ignition is in the LOCK/OFF (key

removal) position (or, with pushbutton

start, when the ignition is in the OFF

mode), the transmission is locked in PARK,

securing the vehicle against unwanted

movement.

In NEUTRAL (N), the wheels and

transmission are not locked. The vehicle

will roll freely even on the slightest

incline unless the parking brake or

brakes are applied.

Caution!

Before moving the transmission gear

selector out of PARK, you must turn the

ignition to the ON/RUN mode, and also

press the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage

to the gear selector could result.

Warning!

DO NOT race the engine when shifting

from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear

range, as this can damage the drivetrain.

Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn

off the ignition to coast down a hill. These

are unsafe practices that limit your

response to changing traffic or road

conditions. You might lose control of the

vehicle and have a collision.

When leaving the vehicle, always make

sure the ignition is in the OFF mode,

remove the key fob from the vehicle, and

lock the vehicle.

Note:

Shifting into PARK (P), NEUTRAL

(N) or REVERSE (R) while the vehicle is

moving can damage your

Never leave children alone in a vehicle,

or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

Allowing children to be in a vehicle

unattended is dangerous for a number of

reasons. A child or others could be

seriously or fatally injured. Children should

be warned not to touch the park brake,

brake pedal or the transmission gear

selector.

Note: Do not shift into NEUTRAL (N)

when driving the vehicle. Doing so will

damage the transmission. Press the

parking brake or depress the brake

pedal before moving the gear selector

from NEUTRAL (N) to prevent the

vehicle from moving unexpectedly.

transmission.

Shifting into DRIVE (D) or REVERSE

(R) when the engine is running faster

than idle can damage the

transmission.

REVERSE (R)

DRIVE (D)

Do not leave the key fob in or near the

vehicle (or in a location accessible to

children), and do not leave the ignition (in a

vehicle equipped with pushbutton start) in

the ON/RUN mode. A child could operate

power windows, other controls, or move

the vehicle.

This range is for moving the vehicle

backward. Shift into REVERSE only

after the vehicle has come to a

complete stop.

DRIVE (D) is the normal driving position.

From a stop, the transmission will

automatically shift through all available

gears.

With Parking Sensor system: when

the gear selector is shifted to the

REVERSE (R) position with the ignition

placed in the ON mode, the parking

sensor system is activated and an

audible sound is heard.

MANUAL (M)

MANUAL (M) is the manual shift mode

position. Gears can be shifted up or

down by operating the gear selector.

(Refer to “Manual Shift Mode”

paragraph in this section).

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Shift-Lock System

Shift Lock Override

Warning!

The shift-lock system prevents shifting

out of PARK (P) unless the brake pedal

is depressed.

If the gear selector will not move from

PARK (P) using the proper shift

procedure, continue to press the brake

pedal and proceed as follows:

Do not downshift for additional engine

braking on a slippery surface. The drive

wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle

could skid, causing a collision or personal

injury.

To shift from PARK (P):

1. Remove the shift lock override cover

using a cloth wrapped flat head

screwdriver.

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

2. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN

mode.

2. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool

into the Override Access Hole, and

push the override button down.

Active Adaptive Shift

(AAS)

3. Press and hold the lock-release

button on the gear selector.

Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)

4. Move the gear selector.

automatically controls the transmission

shift points to best suit the road

conditions and driver input. This

improves driving feel.

When the ignition is in the ACC or OFF

mode, the gear selector cannot be

shifted from PARK (P).

The ignition cannot be placed in the

OFF mode if the gear selector is not in

PARK (P).

The transmission may switch to AAS

mode when driving up and down

slopes, cornering, driving at high

elevations, or depressing the

accelerator pedal quickly while the gear

selector is in the DRIVE (D) position.

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Depending on the road and driving

conditions/vehicle operations, gear

shifting could be delayed or not occur,

however, this does not indicate a

problem because the AAS mode will

maintain the optimum gear position.

Shift Lock Override Access Hole

3. Push and hold the lock release

button on the gear selector and move

the gear selector.

4. Take the vehicle to your authorized

dealer.

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For Some Models

To change to MANUAL (M) shift mode,

shift the gear selector from DRIVE (D) to

MANUAL (M). To return to automatic

shift mode, shift the gear selector from

MANUAL (M) to DRIVE (D).

Proceed as follows:

1. Push the lock release button on the

gear selector while also pushing down

on the Shift Lock Override button.

You can shift between DRIVE (D) and

MANUAL (M) mode at any time, without

taking your foot off the accelerator.

2. Move the gear selector.

3. Take the vehicle to your authorized

dealer.

Note:

If you change to manual shift mode

when the vehicle is stopped, the gear

will shift to M1.

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Instrument Panel

1 — Manual Shift Mode Indication

2 — Gear Position Indication

If you change to manual shift mode

while the vehicle is moving it will remain

in the current gear until a manual shift

request is made.

Manually Shifting Up/Down

To shift up to a higher gear, tap the

gear selector rearward once (or tap the

[+] shift paddle on the steering wheel, if

equipped).

Indicators

Manual Shift Mode Indication

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In manual shift mode, the “M” of the

shift position indication in the

instrument panel illuminates.

Shift Lock Override

To shift down to a lower gear, tap the

gear selector forward once (or tap the

[-] shift paddle on the steering wheel, if

equipped).

Manual Shift Mode

Gear Position Indication

The manual shift mode gives you the

feel of driving a manual transmission

vehicle by allowing you to operate the

gear selector manually.

The numeral for the selected gear

illuminates.

Note:

If a requested downshift would

cause the engine to over-speed, that

shift will not occur.

This allows you to control engine rpm

and torque to the drive wheels much

like a manual transmission when more

control is desired.

The system will ignore attempts to

upshift at too low of a vehicle speed.

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Do not drive the vehicle with the

tachometer needle in the red zone

while in manual shift mode.

Driving Tips

Climbing steep grades from a stop

To climb a steep grade from a stopped

position:

Overtaking

For extra power when passing another

vehicle or climbing steep grades, press

the accelerator fully. The transmission

will shift to a lower gear, depending on

vehicle speed.

During deceleration, the

transmission may automatically shift

down depending on vehicle speed.

1. Press the brake pedal.

2. Shift to DRIVE (D) or M1, depending

on the load weight and grade

steepness.

You can start out, from a stop, in

first or second gear. Tapping the gear

selector rearward (+) (at a stop) will

allow starting in second gear. Starting

out in second gear can be helpful in

snowy or icy conditions.

Note:

3. Release the brake pedal while

gradually accelerating.

The accelerator pedal may initially

feel heavy as it is being pressed, then

feel lighter as it is pressed further. This

change in pedal force controls whether

or not kickdown should be performed.

Descending steep grades

When descending a steep grade, shift

to lower gears, depending on load

weight and grade steepness.

Paddle Mode — If

Equipped

While the gear selector is in the

MANUAL (M) position and the Dynamic

Stability Control (DSC) is turned off,

manual shift mode does not switch to

automatic shift mode even if the

accelerator pedal is completely

pressed. Tap the gear selector forward

or rearward to select the appropriate

gear.

Descend slowly, using the brakes only

occasionally to prevent them from

overheating.

Tapping one of the steering

wheel-mounted shift paddles (+/-), if

equipped, while the gear selector is in

DRIVE (D), will activate Paddle Mode (a

temporary manual mode). The current

gear will be displayed in the instrument

cluster, with the "M" also illuminated.

The transmission will revert back to

normal operation (if the gear selector

remains in DRIVE) after a period of time,

depending on accelerator pedal activity.

Note: Because Paddle mode is only

temporary, use of the MANUAL (M)

position is recommended if you need to

drive the vehicle in a particular gear for

long periods.

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Activation / Deactivation

SPEED CONTROL

Speed Control

Note: When the ignition is cycled OFF,

the system status before it was turned

off is stored. For example, if the ignition

is cycled OFF while the Speed Control

is operating, the system will be

This is an electronically controlled

driving assistance feature that allows

the desired vehicle speed to be

maintained, without having to press the

accelerator pedal.

operable when the ignition is cycled ON

the next time.

This feature can be used at a speed

above 25 mph (40 km/h) on long

stretches of dry, straight roads with few

variations, such as highways.

Activating Speed Control

Push the ON button located on the

right side of the steering wheel with the

other Speed Control buttons. The

warning light (amber) in the instrument

cluster will illuminate.

It is therefore not recommended to use

this feature on city roads with traffic, or

in areas where the vehicle with stop

frequently.

Warning!

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Do not use Speed Control under the

following conditions:

Speed Control Buttons

hilly terrain

Warning!

steep inclines

heavy or unsteady traffic

slippery or winding roads

Leaving the Speed Control system on

when not in use is dangerous. You could

accidentally set the system or cause it to

go faster than you want. You could lose

control and have an accident. Always leave

the system off when you are not using it.

similar restrictions that require

inconsistent speed

Using the Speed Control under the

following conditions is dangerous and

could result in loss of vehicle control.

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Deactivating Speed Control

Note: The Speed Control setting

cannot be performed under the

following conditions:

The Speed Control will cancel if the

vehicle speed decreases below

16 mph (25 km/h) when climbing a

steep incline.

Push the OFF/CAN button. The

warning light (amber) in the

instrument cluster turns off.

Automatic Transmission: the

gear selector is in the PARK or

NEUTRAL position.

When A Speed Has Been Set: the

warning light (green) in the

instrument cluster is illuminated, push

and hold the OFF/CAN button or push

the OFF/CAN button twice to

deactivate.

The Speed Control may cancel at

about 9 mph (15 km/h) below the

preset speed such as when climbing a

long, steep incline.

Manual Transmission: the gear

selector is in the NEUTRAL position or

when the clutch is disengaged (clutch

is depressed).

The vehicle’s set speed is displayed in

the instrument cluster.

When A Speed Has Not Been Set:

the

Increasing Speed

The parking brake is applied.

warning light (amber) in the

instrument cluster is illuminated, push

the OFF/CAN button to deactivate.

Release the SET (-) button at the

desired speed, otherwise the speed will

continue decreasing while the SET (-)

button is pushed and held (except

when the accelerator pedal is

depressed).

To increase speed using the Speed

Control buttons:

Setting A Desired Speed

Push the RES (+) button and hold it,

your vehicle will accelerate. Release the

button at the desired speed.

Proceed as follows:

1. Activate the Speed Control device

by pushing the ON button. The cruise

warning light (amber) illuminates.

Push the RES (+) button and release

it immediately, to adjust the set speed.

Multiple pushes of the button will

increase the set speed according to the

number of times it is pushed.

Note:

Release the SET (-) button at the

desired speed, otherwise the speed

will continue decreasing while the SET

(-) button is pushed and held (except

when the accelerator pedal is

depressed).

2. Accelerate to the desired speed,

which must be more than 25 mph

(40 km/h).

Increasing speed with a single RES

(+) button operation:

3. Set the Speed Control by pushing

the SET (-) button at the desired speed.

The Speed Control is set at the

moment the SET (-) button is pushed.

Release the accelerator pedal

On a steep grade, the vehicle may

momentarily slow down while

ascending, or speed up while

descending.

If the instrument cluster display for

vehicle speed is indicated in mph:

speed will increase in 1 mph

increments.

simultaneously. The

(green) illuminates.

warning light

If the instrument cluster display for

vehicle speed is indicated in km/h:

speed will increase in 1 km/h

increments.

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To increase speed using

accelerator pedal:

If the instrument cluster display for

vehicle speed is indicated in km/h: the

speed will decrease in 1 km/h

increments.

To temporarily cancel the system, use

one of these methods:

Press the accelerator pedal to

accelerate to the desired speed.

Slightly press the brake pedal.

Press the clutch pedal (if equipped

with a manual transmission).

Resume Speed

Push the SET (-) button and release it

immediately. This new set speed will be

saved.

If any other method besides the

OFF/CAN button was used to cancel

cruising speed (such as applying the

brake pedal or pressing in the clutch

pedal) and the system is still activated,

the most recent set speed will

Push OFF/CAN button.

If the RES (+) button is pushed when

the vehicle speed is 25 mph (40 km/h)

or higher, the system reverts to the

previously set speed.

Note: Accelerate the vehicle to speed

up temporarily with the accelerator

pedal when the Speed Control is on.

Increasing the speed will not interfere

with, or change the set speed. Take

your foot off the accelerator to return to

the set speed.

Note: If any of the following conditions

occur, the Speed Control system is

temporarily canceled:

automatically resume when the RES (+)

button is pushed.

If vehicle speed is below 25 mph

(40 km/h), increase the vehicle speed

up to 16 mph (25 km/h) or more and

then push the RES (+) button.

The parking brake is applied.

Decreasing Speed

Automatic Transmission: the

gear selector is in the PARK or

NEUTRAL position.

To decrease speed using the Speed

Control buttons:

Temporarily Canceling

The System

Push the SET (-) button and hold it,

the vehicle will gradually slow down.

Release the button at the desired

speed.

Manual Transmission: the gear

selector is in the NEUTRAL position.

Warning!

Automatic Transmission: the

Speed Control cannot be canceled

while driving in manual mode (gear

selector shifted from D to M position).

Therefore, engine braking will not be

applied even if the transmission is

shifted down to a lower gear. If

Push the SET (-) button and release

it immediately to adjust the set speed.

Multiple button pushes will decrease

the set speed according to the number

of times it is pushed.

Leaving the Speed Control system on

when not in use is dangerous. You could

accidentally set the system or cause it to

go faster than you want. You could lose

control and have an accident. Always leave

the system OFF when you are not using it.

deceleration is required, lower the set

speed or press the brake pedal.

Decreasing speed with a single

SET (-) button operation:

When the Speed Control system is

temporarily canceled, the speed cannot

be reset.

If the instrument cluster display for

vehicle speed is indicated in mph: the

speed will decrease in 1 mph

increments.

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Vehicles are shipped with the direction

of the radar sensors adjusted for each

vehicle to a loaded vehicle condition so

that the radar sensors detect

RADAR SENSORS —

IF EQUIPPED

Caution!

Rear Radar Sensors

approaching vehicles correctly. If the

direction of the radar sensors has

changed, contact an authorized dealer.

If the rear bumper receives a severe

impact, the system may no longer operate

normally. Stop the system immediately and

contact an authorized dealer.

The following systems use the rear

radar sensors:

Blind Spot Monitoring System (BSM)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

The radar sensors are regulated by the

relevant radio wave laws of the country

in which the vehicle is driven. If the

vehicle is driven abroad, authorization

from the country in which the vehicle is

driven may be required.

The detection ability of the radar

sensors has limitations. In the following

cases, the detection ability may be

decreased, and the system may not

operate normally:

The radar sensors function by detecting

the radio waves reflected off of a vehicle

approaching from the rear, or an

obstruction, sent from the radar sensor.

The radar sensors are installed inside

the rear bumper, one each on the left

and right sides.

Note:

The rear bumper near the radar

sensors has been damaged.

For repairs or replacement of the

radar sensors, bumper repairs, paint

work, or replacement near the radar

sensors, consult an authorized dealer.

Snow, ice or mud has adhered to the

radar sensors on the rear bumper.

Turn off the radar system when

pulling a trailer or while an accessory,

such as a bicycle carrier, is installed to

the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the

radio waves emitted by the radar will

be blocked causing the system to not

operate normally.

Operating in weather conditions such

as rain, snow and fog.

Note: Under the following conditions,

the radar sensors cannot detect objects

or it may be difficult to detect them:

Stationary objects on a road or a

road side such as small, two-wheeled

vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians,

animals, and shopping carts.

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Radar Sensor Locations

Always keep the surface of the rear

bumper near the radar sensors clean so

that the radar sensors operate normally.

Also, do not apply items such as

stickers.

Vehicle shapes which do not reflect

radar waves well such as empty trailers

with a low vehicle height and sports

cars.

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The system is equipped with an assist

device to notify the driver of the

approximate distance from the vehicle

to the surrounding obstruction using a

audible alert.

The sensor area is frozen (operation

will return to normal when the ice is

thawed).

REAR PARK ASSIST

— IF EQUIPPED

Rear Park Assist

The sensor is covered by a hand or

excessive force has been applied to

the bumper.

Warning!

The vehicle is on a steep incline.

Do not rely completely on the parking

sensor system and be sure to confirm the

safety around your vehicle visually when

driving. This system can assist the driver in

operating the vehicle in the forward and

backward directions while parking. The

detection ranges of the sensors are

limited, therefore, driving the vehicle while

relying only on the system may cause an

accident. Always confirm the safety

Under extremely hot or cold

weather conditions.

The vehicle is driven on bumps,

inclines, gravel, or grass covered

roads.

Anything which generates

ultrasound is near the vehicle, such as

another vehicle's horn, the engine

sound of a motorcycle, the air brakes

of a large-sized vehicle, or another

vehicle's sensors.

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around your vehicle visually when driving.

Note:

Parking and other potentially dangerous

maneuvers are, however, always the

driver’s responsibility. When performing

these operations, always make sure that

there are no other people (especially

children) or animals on the route you want

to drive into. The parking sensors are an

aid for the driver, but the driver must never

allow their attention to lapse during

Do not install any accessories within

the detection ranges of the sensors. It

may affect the system operation.

The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or

in road conditions causing water

splash.

Depending on the type of

obstruction and the surrounding

conditions, the detection range of a

sensor may narrow, or the sensors

may not be able to detect

obstructions.

A antenna for a radio transmitter is

installed to the vehicle.

potentially dangerous maneuvers, even

those executed at low speeds.

The vehicle is moving towards a tall

or square curbstone.

An obstruction is too close to the

sensor.

The system may not operate

normally under the following

conditions:

The Rear Park Assist System uses four

ultrasonic sensors (two rear sensors

and two rear corner sensors) to detect

obstructions around the vehicle while

parking the vehicle in a garage or

during parallel parking when the gear

selector is in REVERSE.

Mud, ice, or snow adhered to the

sensor area (operation will return to

normal when removed).

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Obstructions under the bumper

may not be detected. Obstructions

that are lower than the bumper or thin

which may have been initially detected

but are no longer detected as the

vehicle approaches more closely.

Note: The following types of

obstructions may not be detected:

Sensor Detection Range

The sensors detect obstructions within

the following range:

Thin objects such as wire or rope.

Things which absorb sonic waves

easily such as rain or snow.

Lateral Detection Range:

22 inches (55 cm)

Always have the system inspected

by an authorized dealer if any force is

applied to the bumpers, even in a

minor accident. If the sensors have

been repositioned in any way, they

cannot detect obstructions.

Angular shaped objects.

Rear Detection Range: 59 inches

(150 cm)

Very tall objects, and those which

are wide at the top.

System Operation

Small, short objects.

The system is operational when the

ignition is cycled ON and the gear

selector is shifted to REVERSE. When

an audible signal sounds, the system is

enabled for use.

The system may have a malfunction

if the audible signal does not operate.

Contact an authorized dealer.

Caution!

Only have repairs on the bumper in the

area of the sensors carried out by an

authorized dealer. Repairs on the bumper

that are not carried out properly may

compromise the operation of the parking

sensors.

The beeper which indicates a

system malfunction may not be heard

if the ambient temperature is extremely

cold, or mud, ice, or snow adheres to

the sensor area. Remove any foreign

material from the sensor area.

Only have the bumpers repainted or any

retouches to the paint work in the area of

the sensors carried out by an authorized

dealer. Incorrect paint application could

affect the operation of the parking sensors.

When installing a trailer hitch,

contact an authorized dealer.

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Parking Sensor Audible Alert

The audible alert will sound while the system is operating according to the following chart:

Rear Sensor

Distance Between Vehicle And

Distance Detection Area

Obstruction

Audible Alert (*)

Farthest distance

Far distance

Approx. 59 - 23 inches (150 cm - 60 cm)

Approx. 23 -17 inches (60 - 45 cm)

Approx. 17 -13 inches (45 - 35 cm)

Within approx. 13 inches (35 cm)

Slow intermittent sound

Medium intermittent sound

Fast intermittent sound

Continuous sound

Middle distance

Close distance

(*) The rate at which the intermittent audible alert increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.

Rear Corner Sensor

Distance Between Vehicle And

Obstruction

Distance Detection Area

Audible Alert (**)

Far distance

Middle distance

Close distance

Approx. 22 - 14 inches (55 - 38 cm)

Approx. 14 - 9.8 inches (38 - 25 cm)

Within approx. 9.8 inches (25 cm)

Medium intermittent sound

Fast intermittent sound

Continuous sound

(**) The rate at which the intermittent audible alert increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.

Note: If an obstruction is detected in a zone for six seconds or more, the audible alert stops, unless the obstruction is within

the close distance zone. If the same obstruction is detected in another zone, the corresponding audible alert is heard.

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When A Warning Alert Is Activated

The system notifies the driver of an obstacle by activating the audible alert.

Beep

How To Check

The system may have a malfunction. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

The audible alert is not heard.

When the engine is cycled ON, or if the parking sensor

detects a problem while driving, an intermittent audible

alert is heard one to four times ( * ).

Remove any foreign material from the sensor area. If the system continues to sound

the audible alert, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

( * ) The number of times the audible alert is heard changes depending on the malfunction location.

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When parking in REVERSE, take

care over obstacles that may be above

or under the camera’s display range.

PARKVIEW REAR

BACKUP CAMERA

Warning!

Operation

When the display is cold, the

images could be more blurred than

usual, making it difficult to check the

conditions of the area around the

vehicle. Always use extreme caution

and verify the real conditions of the

area behind the vehicle with you own

eyes.

Always use extreme caution and verify

the real conditions of the area behind the

vehicle. Backing up while looking only at

the screen is dangerous and can lead to

an accident or collision with an object. The

rear-view monitor is simply a system to aid

reversing. The view on the display can

show a situation that differs from the real

one.

The camera is located on the trunk lid,

above the license plate.

If water, snow, or mud is deposited

on the camera lens, clean it with a soft

cloth. If this does not clean it, use a

mild detergent.

Do not use the rear-view monitor under

the following conditions:

Roads covered in ice or snow.

When snow chains are mounted or the

temporary space saver spare wheel is

fitted.

If the camera is subjected to abrupt

temperature changes (from hot to cold

or vice versa), the rear-view monitor

may not work properly.

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Rear Camera Location

Switching The Display To Rear View

Camera Mode:

The rear trunk is not completely closed.

The vehicle is on a sloping road.

When replacing tires, contact an

authorized dealer. Replacing the tires

can cause the guide lines that appear

on the display to be misaligned.

Place the gear selector in the REVERSE

position, after the ignition is cycled ON,

to switch the display to rear-view

camera mode.

Using the rear-view monitor under the

conditions listed above is dangerous and

can cause damage to persons and/or the

vehicle.

Note:

When the gear selector is moved

from the REVERSE position and put in

any other position, the screen returns

to the previous display mode.

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Display

Note: The images on the display can

show a situation that differs from the

actual view.

Caution!

Do not apply excessive force to the

camera. You could alter the position and

angle of the camera. Do not disassemble,

modify or remove it as this could

compromise the seal.

The camera’s cover is made of plastic.

Do not apply degreasers, organic solvents,

wax or glass polish to the camera’s cover.

If some substance ends up on the cover,

clean it off immediately with a soft cloth.

Do not rub the cover too much, nor

polish it with abrasive compounds or hard

brushes. The cover could be damaged

and create image problems.

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Camera View

1 — Blocked Area

2 — Rear Bumper

If the vehicle has been involved in a

frontal, lateral or rear collision, the rear

parking camera’s alignment (location or

installation angle) may have been altered.

Contact an authorized dealer.

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The field of view varies depending on

the vehicle and the road conditions. The

field of view is limited. Objects below

the bumper or around it’s sides may not

be displayed.

Camera Field Of View

The distance displayed by the camera

view differs from the actual view, as the

rear parking camera is equipped with a

special lens.

If the display shows "no video signal",

there may be a problem with the camera.

Contact an authorized dealer.

The camera could capture any

non-standard accessories installed on

the vehicle. Do not install non-standard

accessories that could interfere with the

camera’s view, such as lights or

reflectors.

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Note: If it is difficult to see the display

under the following conditions, it does

not mean that there is a malfunction:

Looking At The Display

Warning!

The vehicle width guide lines are

displayed on the screen as a reference

to show the width of the vehicle

In dark areas.

Drivers must be careful when backing up

even when using the ParkView Rear Back

Up Camera. Always check carefully behind

your vehicle, and be sure to check for

pedestrians, animals, other vehicles,

obstructions, or blind spots before backing

up. You are responsible for the safety of

your surroundings and must continue to

pay attention while backing up. Failure to

do so can result in serious injury or death.

compared to the width of the parking

space to be entered while in REVERSE.

When the temperature around the

lens is particularly high or low.

Vehicle Width Guide Lines: these

guide lines serve as a reference

showing the width of the vehicle.

When the camera is wet from rain

or due to a high atmospheric humidity.

When there is some foreign deposit

around the camera, such as mud.

Distance Guide Lines: these lines

indicate the approximate distance from

the rear of the vehicle (the rear edge of

the bumper). The red and yellow lines

indicates the points at about 19 inches

(50 cm), for the red line and 39 inches

(1 m) for the yellow line, from the rear

bumper (central point of each line).

When the camera lens reflects

sunlight or a headlight beam.

Rear View Camera

Operation

The image on the display may be

delayed if the temperature around the

camera is low.

The operating modes of the rear view

camera when the vehicle is in

REVERSE vary depending on traffic,

road, and vehicle conditions. Also, the

amount of turning and the duration of

the maneuver vary depending on the

conditions. Therefore, it is important to

check the surrounding conditions and

adapt the steering as necessary.

Caution!

To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView

should only be used as a parking aid. The

ParkView camera is unable to view every

obstacle or object in your drive path.

Note: The images from the rear

parking camera shown on the monitor

are reversed (mirror image).

To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle

must be driven slowly when using

ParkView to be able to stop in time when

an obstacle is seen. It is recommended

that the driver look frequently over his/her

shoulder when using ParkView.

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1. Place the gear selector in the

REVERSE position to switch the display

to rear view camera mode.

Vehicle Width Guide Lines

2. Check the surrounding conditions

and begin backing up.

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5. Once the guide lines are parallel,

straighten the steering wheel and

reverse slowly into the parking space.

Continue to check the vehicle’s

surroundings and stop in the best

position possible.

6. When the gear selector is moved

from the REVERSE position and put in

any other position, the screen returns to

the previous display mode.

Note:

Since there may be some

differences between the displayed

image and the real conditions, always

visually inspect the area behind the

vehicle, and the surrounding areas, to

make sure they are completely clear.

In the image of the parking space

(or garage) shown above, the rear of

the vehicle and the distance guide lines

may seem parallel on the monitor, but

may not be when the parked vehicle is

inspected.

When you enter a parking space

with a dividing line only on one side,

the dividing line and the vehicle width

guide lines may appear parallel on the

monitor, but may not be when the

parked vehicle is inspected.

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Entering Parking Spot

A — Rear Camera View

B — Check Surrounding Area

3. Once the vehicle starts to enter the

parking space, proceed slowly in

REVERSE while keeping the vehicle

width guide lines away from the two

sides of the parking space.

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Entering Parking Spot

A — Rear Camera View

B — Check Surrounding Area

4. Continue to adjust the steering

wheel until the vehicle width guide lines

are parallel with the two sides of the

parking space.

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Road Conditions And

Displayed Image

When The Road Behind The

Vehicle Slopes Steeply:

There are some differences between

what is shown on the display, and the

actual road conditions.

When the vehicle is on a steep uphill

(downhill) slope, the object on the

screen seems to be further away than it

really is.

The different perceptions of distance

could lead to an accident. The

conditions that can lead to the different

perceptions of distance, listed below,

must be taken into consideration:

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When The Vehicle Slopes Due To

The Weight Of Passengers And

Load:

Downgrade Camera Angle

1 — Distance Between The Vehicle And

Object Displayed On The Screen

2 — Actual Distance Between The

Vehicle And Object

When the vehicle is rear heavy, the

object on the screen seems to be

further away than it really is.

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3 — Appears Closer Than Actual

Distance

Downhill Camera Angle

4 — Object On Screen

5 — Object At Actual Position

1 — Distance Between The Vehicle And

Object Displayed On The Screen

2 — Actual Distance Between The

Vehicle And Object

Three Dimensional Object Behind

The Vehicle:

3 — Appears Farther Than Actual

Distance

Since the distance guide line display is

based on a flat surface, the distance to

a three dimensional object on the

4 — Object At Actual Position

5 — Object On Screen

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screen differs from the actual distance.

Loaded Vehicle Camera Angle

1 — Object

2 — Variance

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Adjusting The Image

Quality

Warning!

The image quality can be adjusted with

the gear selector in the REVERSE

position.

Adjusting the rear-view camera image

quality must always be done when the

vehicle is stationary. Do not adjust the

rear-view camera image quality while

vehicle driving. Adjusting the image quality

(brightness, contrast, color and tint) of the

rear-view camera while driving the vehicle

is dangerous since it could distract the

driver and cause a serious accident.

Four adjustments can be made:

brightness, contrast, tint and color. Give

attention to the vehicle’s surroundings

while making adjustments:

1. Select the icon on the top left of the

screen to display the tabs.

2. Select the desired tab.

3. Use the cursor to adjust the

brightness, contrast, tint and color. If a

reset is needed, press the reset button.

4. Select the icon on the top left of the

screen to close the tabs.

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Three-Dimensional Object Camera

View

A — Object In View

B — Actual Distance To Object

C — Appears Farther Than Actual

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knocking sound, see your authorized

dealer immediately. Use of gasoline with

an octane number lower than 87 can

cause engine failure and may void or

not be covered by the New Vehicle

Limited Warranty. Poor quality gasoline

can cause problems such as hard

starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you

experience these symptoms, try

Reformulated Gasoline

REFUELING THE

VEHICLE

Many areas of the country require the

use of cleaner burning gasoline referred

to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.

Reformulated gasoline contains

oxygenates and are specifically blended

to reduce vehicle emissions and

improve air quality.

Refueling The Vehicle

Stop the engine before refueling.

Fuel Requirements

Vehicles with catalytic converters or

oxygen sensors must use ONLY

UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce

exhaust emissions and keep spark plug

fouling to a minimum.

The use of reformulated gasoline is

recommended. Properly blended

reformulated gasoline will provide

improved performance and durability of

engine and fuel system components.

another brand of gasoline before

considering service for the vehicle.

Gasoline blended with oxygenates such

as alcohol or ether compounds are

generally referred to as oxygenated

fuels.

Fuel: Premium unleaded fuel.

Octane Rating

(Anti-knock index): 91

(R + M)/2 method or

above (96 RON or

above) (U.S. federal

Gasoline/Oxygenate

Blends

The common gasoline blend that can

be used with your vehicle is ethanol

blended at no more than 15%. Gasoline

containing alcohol, such as ethanol or

methanol, may be marketed under the

name "Gasohol".

Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded

gasoline with oxygenates such as

ethanol.

law requires that

octane ratings be

posted on gasoline station pumps).

Caution!

Regular unleaded fuel with an octane

rating from 87 to 90 (91 to 95 RON) can

be used, but this will reduce

performance slightly, such as reduced

engine output, and engine knocking.

Vehicle damage and problems resulting

from the use of the following may not

be covered by the New Vehicle Limited

Warranty:

DO NOT use E-85, gasoline containing

methanol, or gasoline containing more than

15% ethanol (E-15). Use of these blends

may result in starting and drivability

problems, damage critical fuel system

components, cause emissions to exceed

the applicable standard, and/or cause the

“Malfunction Indicator Light” to illuminate.

Please observe pump labels as they

should clearly communicate if a fuel

Alcohol containing more than 15%

ethanol.

Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane

(91 RON) will negatively affect the

emission control system performance

and could also cause engine knocking

and serious engine damage.

Gasoline or alcohol containing

methanol.

Leaded fuel or leaded alcohol.

While operating on gasoline with an

octane number of 87, hearing a light

knocking sound from the engine is not

a cause for concern. However, if the

engine is heard making a heavy

contains greater than 15% ethanol (E-15).

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Problems that result from using

gasoline containing more than 15%

ethanol (E-15) or gasoline containing

methanol are not the responsibility of

the manufacturer and may void or not

be covered under New Vehicle Limited

Warranty.

number without MMT. Gasoline blended

with MMT reduces spark plug life and

reduces emissions system performance

in some vehicles. The manufacturer

recommends that gasoline without

MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT

content of gasoline may not be

active solvents or similar ingredients.

These can harm fuel system gasket and

diaphragm materials.

Fuel System Cautions

Caution!

indicated on the gasoline pump;

Do Not Use E-85 In

Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

therefore, you should ask your gasoline

retailer whether the gasoline contains

MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal and

California reformulated gasoline.

Follow these guidelines to maintain your

vehicle’s performance:

Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are

The use of leaded gasoline is prohibited

by Federal law. Using leaded gasoline can

impair engine performance and damage

the emissions control system.

compatible with gasoline containing up

to 15% ethanol (E-15). Use of gasoline

with higher ethanol content may void

the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Materials Added To Fuel

Besides using unleaded gasoline with

the proper octane rating, gasolines that

contain detergents, corrosion and

stability additives are recommended.

Using gasolines that have these

additives will help improve fuel

An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or

ignition malfunctions can cause the

catalytic converter to overheat. If you

notice a pungent burning odor or some

light smoke, your engine may be out of

tune or malfunctioning and may require

immediate service. Contact an authorized

dealer for service assistance.

If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently

fueled with E-85 fuel, the engine will

have some or all of these symptoms:

Operate in a lean mode.

economy, reduce emissions, and

maintain vehicle performance.

OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light”

on.

Designated TOP TIER

Detergent Gasoline

contains a higher level

of detergents to further

aide in minimizing

The use of fuel additives, which are now

being sold as octane enhancers, is not

recommended. Most of these products

contain high concentrations of methanol.

Fuel system damage or vehicle

performance problems resulting from the

use of such fuels or additives is not the

responsibility of the manufacturer and may

void or not be covered under the New

Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Poor engine performance.

Poor cold start and cold drivability.

Increased risk for fuel system

component corrosion.

engine and fuel system

deposits. When

MMT In Gasoline

available, the usage of TOP TIER

Detergent gasoline is recommended.

Visit www.toptiergas.com for a list of

TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Retailers.

Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese

Tricarbonyl (MMT) is a manganese-

containing metallic additive that is

blended into some gasoline to increase

octane. Gasoline blended with MMT

provides no performance advantage

beyond gasoline of the same octane

Note: Intentional tampering with the

emissions control system can result in

civil penalties being assessed against

you.

Indiscriminate use of fuel system

cleaning agents should be avoided.

Many of these materials intended for

gum and varnish removal may contain

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Carbon Monoxide

Warnings

Refueling Procedure

Note:

Make sure to lock both the doors

when leaving the vehicle.

Fuel Filler Door

Note: Always use only a designated

FCA fuel filler cap or an approved

equivalent, available at your authorized

dealer. The wrong cap can result in a

serious malfunction of the fuel and

emission control systems.

Warning!

Lock the doors after closing the fuel

filler door. If the fuel filler door is closed

after locking the doors, the fuel filler

door cannot be locked.

Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is

deadly. Follow the precautions below to

prevent carbon monoxide poisoning:

Do not inhale exhaust gases. They

contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and

odorless gas, which can kill. Never run the

engine in a closed area, such as a garage,

and never sit in a parked vehicle with the

engine running for an extended period. If

the vehicle is stopped in an open area with

the engine running for more than a short

period, adjust the ventilation system to

force fresh, outside air into the vehicle.

Fuel Filler Cap

When the fuel filler door end is pressed

with the doors unlocked, the fuel filler

door rises.

To remove the fuel filler cap, turn it

counterclockwise. Attach the removed

cap to the inner side of the fuel filler

door.

Guard against carbon monoxide with

proper maintenance. Have the exhaust

system inspected every time the vehicle is

raised. Have any abnormal conditions

repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with

all side windows fully open.

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Fuel Filler Door

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The fuel filler door operates in

conjunction with the door

locking/unlocking mechanism.

Fuel Filler Cap

To close the fuel filler cap, turn it

clockwise until a click is heard.

To close, press the fuel filler door until a

click sound is heard.

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Emergency Fuel Filler

Door Release

2. Partially peel back the cover inside

the trunk, then pull the emergency

release lever.

Warning!

If the battery is discharged, the fuel filler

door cannot be opened. In this case,

the fuel filler door can be opened by

taking care of the discharged battery

situation.

Never have any smoking materials lit in

or near the vehicle when the gas cap is

removed or the tank is being filled.

Never add fuel when the engine is

running. This is in violation of most state

and federal fire regulations and may cause

the MIL to turn on.

If the fuel filler door cannot be opened

even if the discharged battery situation

has been resolved, the electrical system

may have a malfunction.

A fire may result if gasoline is pumped

into a portable container that is inside of a

vehicle. You could be burned. Always

place gas containers on the ground while

filling.

In this case, the fuel filler door can be

opened using the following procedure

as an emergency measure:

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Fuel Door Emergency Release

1. Open the trunk and pull the center

section of the plastic fastener and

remove the fastener.

3 — Emergency Release Lever

Do not apply any object/plug to the end

of the filler which is not provided for the

vehicle. The use of non-compliant

objects/plugs could cause a pressure

increase inside the tank, resulting in

dangerous situations.

Do not use a mobile phone near the

refueling pump: risk of fire.

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Trunk Interior

1 — Plastic Fasteners

2 — Cover

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Gross Axle Weight Rating

(GAWR)

Inflation Pressure

VEHICLE LOADING

Certification Label

This is the cold tire inflation pressure for

your vehicle for all loading conditions up

to full GAWR.

The GAWR is the maximum permissible

load on the front and rear axles. The

load must be distributed in the cargo

area so that the GAWR of each axle is

not exceeded.

As required by National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration regulations, your

vehicle has a certification label affixed to

the driver's side door or pillar.

Curb Weight

The curb weight of a vehicle is defined

as the total weight of the vehicle with all

fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full

capacity conditions, and with no

occupants or cargo loaded into the

vehicle. The front and rear curb weight

values are determined by weighing your

vehicle on a commercial scale before

any occupants or cargo are added.

This label contains the month and year

of manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight

Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is

included on this label and indicates the

Month, Day and Hour of manufacture.

The bar code that appears on the

bottom of the label is your VIN.

Each axle GAWR is determined by the

components in the system with the

lowest load carrying capacity (axle,

springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles

or suspension components sometimes

specified by purchasers for increased

durability does not necessarily increase

the vehicle's GVWR.

Loading

Tire Size

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

(GVWR)

The actual total weight and the weight

of the front and rear of your vehicle at

the ground can best be determined by

weighing it when it is loaded and ready

for operation.

The tire size on the Vehicle Certification

Label represents the actual tire size on

your vehicle. Replacement tires must be

equal to the load capacity of this tire

size.

The GVWR is the total permissible

weight of your vehicle including driver,

passengers, vehicle, options and cargo.

The label also specifies maximum

capacities of front and rear axle

systems (GAWR). Total load must be

limited so GVWR and front and rear

GAWR are not exceeded.

The entire vehicle should first be

Rim Size

weighed on a commercial scale to

insure that the GVWR has not been

exceeded. The weight on the front and

rear of the vehicle should then be

determined separately to be sure that

the load is properly distributed over the

This is the rim size that is appropriate

for the tire size listed.

Payload

The payload of a vehicle is defined as

the allowable load weight a truck can

carry, including the weight of the driver,

all passengers, options and cargo.

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front and rear axle. Weighing the vehicle

may show that the GAWR of either the

front or rear axles has been exceeded

but the total load is within the specified

GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted

from front to rear or rear to front as

appropriate until the specified weight

limitations are met. Store the heavier

items down low and be sure that the

weight is distributed equally. Stow all

loose items securely before driving.

TOWING TRAILERS

Trailer Towing

DRIVING TIPS

Engine Break-In

Recommendation

Your car is not designed for towing.

Recreational Towing

No special break-in is necessary, but a

few precautions in the first 620 miles

(1000 km) may add to the performance,

economy, and life of the vehicle:

An example of "recreational towing" is

towing your vehicle behind a

motorhome.

Do not race the engine.

The transmission is not designed for

towing this vehicle on all four wheels.

Do not maintain one constant speed,

either slow or fast, for a long period of

time.

Improper weight distributions can have

an adverse effect on the way your

vehicle steers and handles and the way

the brakes operate.

Caution!

Do not drive constantly at full-throttle

or high engine rpm for extended

periods of time.

DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to

the drivetrain will result. If this vehicle

requires towing, make sure the drive

wheels are OFF the ground.

Caution!

Avoid unnecessary hard stops.

Avoid full-throttle starts.

Do not load your vehicle any heavier than

the GVWR or the maximum front and rear

GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can

break, or it can change the way your

vehicle handles. This could cause you to

lose control. Also overloading can shorten

the life of your vehicle.

Towing this vehicle in violation of the

above requirements can cause severe

transmission damage. Damage from

improper towing is not covered under the

New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Saving Fuel And

Protection Of The

Environment

How you operate your vehicle

determines how far it will travel on a

tank of fuel.

Use these suggestions to help save fuel

and reduce CO ₂:

Avoid long warm-ups. Once the

engine runs smoothly, begin driving.

Avoid fast starts.

Drive at lower speeds.

Anticipate when to apply the brakes

(avoid sudden braking).

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Follow the maintenance schedule

and contact your authorized dealer.

For more traction in starting on

slippery surfaces such as ice or packed

snow, use sand, rock salt, chains,

carpeting, or other nonslip material

under the rear wheels.

Warning!

Use the air conditioner only when

necessary.

An improperly attached, damaged, folded, or

stacked floor mat, or damaged floor mat

fasteners may cause your floor mat to

interfere with the accelerator, brake, or clutch

pedals and cause a loss of vehicle control. To

prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

Slow down on rough roads.

Note: Use snow chains only on the

rear wheels.

Keep the tires properly inflated.

Do not carry unnecessary weight.

Floor Mat Safety

Information

Do not rest your foot on the brake

pedal while driving.

ALWAYS securely attach

your floor

Always use floor mats designed to fit

the footwell of your vehicle. Use only

floor mats that leave the pedal area

unobstructed and that are firmly

secured so that they cannot slip out of

position and interfere with the pedals or

impair safe operation of your vehicle in

other ways.

mat using the floor mat fasteners. DO NOT

install your floor mat upside down or turn

your floor mat over. Lightly pull to confirm

mat is secured using the floor mat

fasteners on a regular basis.

Keep the wheels in correct

alignment.

Keep windows closed at high

speeds.

ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING

FLOOR MAT FROM THE VEHICLE

before installing any other floor mat.

NEVER install or stack an additional floor

mat on top of an existing floor mat.

Slow down when driving in

crosswinds and headwinds.

Hazardous Driving

ONLY install floor mats designed to fit

your vehicle. NEVER install a floor mat that

cannot be properly attached and secured

to your vehicle. If a floor mat needs to be

replaced, only use a FCA approved floor

mat for the specific make, model, and year

of your vehicle.

When driving on ice or in water, snow,

mud, sand, or similar hazards:

Be cautious and allow extra distance

for braking.

Avoid sudden braking and sudden

maneuvering.

ONLY use the driver’s side floor mat on the

driver’s side floor area. To check for

interference, with the vehicle properly parked

with the engine off, fully depress the

Do not pump the brakes. Continue to

press down on the brake pedal.

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Floor Mat Retention Post Location

accelerator, the brake, and the clutch pedal (if

present) to check for interference. If your floor

mat interferes with the operation of any pedal,

or is not secure to the floor, remove the floor

mat from the vehicle and place the floor mat

in your trunk.

If you get stuck, select a lower gear

and accelerate slowly. Do not spin the

rear wheels.

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Winter Driving

ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat

on the passenger’s side floor area.

Warning!

Carry emergency gear, including tire

chains, window scraper, flares, a small

shovel, jumper leads, and a small bag

of sand or salt.

ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall

or slide into the driver’s side floor area

when the vehicle is moving. Objects can

become trapped under accelerator, brake,

or clutch pedals and could cause a loss of

vehicle control.

Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.

Forces generated by excessive wheel

speeds may cause damage, or even

failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could

explode and injure someone. Do not spin

your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph

(48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds

continuously without stopping when you

are stuck and do not let anyone near a

spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.

Contact an authorized dealer to check

the following:

Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in

the radiator.

NEVER place any objects under the floor

mat (e.g., towels, keys, etc.). These

objects could change the position of the

floor mat and may cause interference with

the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals.

Inspect the battery and its leads.

Cold reduces battery capacity.

Use an engine oil appropriate for the

lowest ambient temperatures that the

vehicle will be driven in.

If the vehicle carpet has been removed

and re-installed, always properly attach

carpet to the floor and check the floor mat

fasteners are secure to the vehicle carpet.

Fully depress each pedal to check for

interference with the accelerator, brake, or

clutch pedals then re-install the floor mats.

Caution!

Inspect the ignition system for

damage and loose connections.

When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by

shifting between DRIVE and REVERSE, do

not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph

(24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.

Use winter windshield washer fluid

that will not freeze.

It is recommended to only use mild soap

and water to clean your floor mats. After

cleaning, always check your floor mat has

been properly installed and is secured to

your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners

by lightly pulling mat.

Note:

Revving the engine or spinning the

wheels too fast may lead to transmission

overheating and failure. It can also damage

the tires. Do not spin the wheels above

30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no

transmission shifting occurring).

Remove snow before driving. Snow

left on the windshield is dangerous as

it could obstruct vision.

Drive slowly. Braking performance

can be adversely affected if snow or

ice adheres to the brake components.

If this situation occurs, drive the vehicle

slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal

and lightly applying the brakes several

times until the brake performance

returns to normal.

Rocking The Vehicle

Note: Too much rocking may cause

engine overheating, transmission failure,

and tire damage.

If you must rock the vehicle to free it

from snow, sand or mud, depress the

accelerator slightly and slowly move the

gear selector from 1 (D) to R.

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Do not open or close the soft top when

the temperature is 41 °F (5 °C) or less.

The material of the soft top could be

damaged by freezing.

Install the chains on the rear tires only.

Do not use chains on the front tires.

Caution!

Note:

Chains may affect handling.

To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires,

observe the following precautions:

Because of restricted traction device

clearance between tires and other

suspension components, it is important

that only traction devices in good condition

are used. Broken devices can cause

serious damage. Stop the vehicle

immediately if noise occurs that could

indicate device breakage. Remove the

damaged parts of the device before further

use.

Do not apply excessive force to a

window scraper when removing ice or

frozen snow on the mirror glass and

windshield.

Do not go faster than 30 mph

(50 km/h) or the chain manufacturer's

recommended limit, whichever is lower.

Never use warm or hot water for

removing snow or ice from windows

and mirrors as it could result in the

glass cracking.

Drive carefully and avoid bumps,

holes, and sharp turns.

Avoid locked-wheel braking.

Snow Tires

Do not use chains on roads that are

free of snow or ice. The tires and

chains could be damaged.

If your vehicle is equipped with the tire

pressure monitoring system (vehicle

with run-flat tires), the system may not

function correctly when using tires with

steel wire reinforcement in the

sidewalls.

Install device as tightly as possible and

then retighten after driving about ½ mile

(0.8 km).

Chains may scratch or chip

aluminium wheels.

Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).

Use Snow Tires on all Four Wheels:

Do not exceed the maximum

permissible speed for your snow tires or

legal speed limits.

Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns

and large bumps, especially with a loaded

vehicle.

Warning!

Using tires of different size and type (M+S,

Snow) between front and rear axles can

cause unpredictable handling. You could

lose control and have a collision.

Do not drive for a prolonged period on

dry pavement.

When snow tires are used, select the

specified size and pressure.

Observe the traction device

manufacturer’s instructions on the method

of installation, operating speed, and

conditions for use. Always use the

suggested operating speed of the device

manufacturer’s if it is less than 30 mph

(48 km/h).

Tire Chains

Check local regulations before using tire

chains.

If your vehicle is equipped with the

TPMS system, the system may not

function correctly when using tire

chains.

Do not use traction devices on a

compact spare tire.

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Driving In Flooded Area

Overloading

Note: Do not drive the vehicle on

flooded roads as it could cause short

circuit of electrical/electronic parts, or

water enters the engine and causes it

to lock up (hydro-lock) and stall. If the

vehicle has been immersed in water

contact your authorized dealer.

Note: Be careful not to overload your

vehicle. The gross axle weight rating

(GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight

rating (GVWR) of the vehicle are on the

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on

the driver's door frame. Exceeding

these ratings can cause an accident or

vehicle damage. You can estimate the

weight of the load by weighing the

items (or people) before putting them in

the vehicle.

Caution!

Always check the depth of the standing

water before driving through it. Never drive

through standing water that is deeper than

the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the

vehicle.

Although your vehicle is capable of

driving through shallow standing water,

consider the following Cautions and

Warnings before doing so.

Determine the condition of the road or

the path that is under water and if there

are any obstacles in the way before driving

through the standing water.

Driving On Uneven Road

Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when

driving through standing water. This will

minimize wave effects.

Your vehicle's suspension and

Warning!

underbody can be damaged if driven

on rough/uneven roads or over speed

bumps at excessive speeds.

Driving through standing water may

cause damage to your vehicle’s drivetrain

components. Always inspect your vehicle’s

fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmission, axle,

etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., fluid

that is milky or foamy in appearance) after

driving through standing water. Do not

continue to operate the vehicle if any fluid

appears contaminated, as this may result

in further damage. Such damage is not

covered by the New Vehicle Limited

Warranty.

Driving through standing water limits

your vehicle’s traction capabilities. Do not

exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving

through standing water.

Use care and reduce speed when

traveling on rough/uneven roads or over

speed bumps.

Driving through standing water limits

your vehicle’s braking capabilities, which

increases stopping distances. Therefore,

after driving through standing water, drive

slowly and lightly press on the brake pedal

several times to dry the brakes.

Use care not to damage the vehicle's

underbody, bumpers or muffler(s) when

driving under the following conditions:

Ascending or descending a slope

with a sharp transition angle.

Failure to follow these warnings may

result in injuries that are serious or fatal to

you, your passengers, and others around

you.

Ascending or descending a driveway

or trailer ramp with a sharp transition

angle.

Getting water inside your vehicle’s

engine can cause it to lock up and stall

out, and cause serious internal damage to

the engine. Such damage is not covered

by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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