Dodge Grand Caravan 2015 User Manual
2015
GRAND CARAVAN
USER
GUIDE
IMPORTANT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP
LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ...............4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ........... 6
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
REMOTE STAR T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .........10
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ........13
SEA T BELT SYSTEMS ............14
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) — AIR BAGS .............15
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............18
HEAD RESTRAINTS .............22
FRONT SEA TS ................24
HEA TED SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
HEA TED STEERING WHEEL ........ 26
TIL T/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ................... 27
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDA TIONS ............ 28
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM
LEVER .....................28
HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND HALO LIGHT
SWITCH .................... 30
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS) . . 31
FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE ......32
THREE ZONE AUTOMA TIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (A TC) ...............33
PARKSE NSE
PARKVI EW
BLIND SPOT MONITORING WITH REAR
CROSS PATH .................35
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REAR PARK ASSIST .... 35
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REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . . 35
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ....36
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Uconnect
Uconnect
RADIO .....................41
Uconnect
SiriusXM SA TELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL
LINK ...................... 54
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . 58
iPod
Uconnect
Uconnect
Bluetooth
VIDEO ENTERT AINMENT SYSTEM
(VES™) ....................65
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMA TION
CENTER (EVIC) ................67
PROGRAMMABLE FEA TURES .......67
130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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130 WITH SiriusXM SA TELLITE
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430/430N ............44
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/USB/MP3 CONTROL .........58
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Phone ...............59
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VOICE COMMAND ........62
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STREAMING AUDIO ...... 65
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink
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UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RA TINGS) ........72
RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............73
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........74
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ....................74
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICA TOR
LIGHTS ....................78
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEA TS .......80
TIRE SERVICE KIT ..............80
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ......86
JUMP-STAR TING ...............98
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ......... 100
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .....100
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......101
EVENT DA TA RECORDER (EDR) .....102
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ...........103
ENGINE COMPAR TMENT ......... 104
FLUID CAPACITIES ............106
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE
PART S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 06
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......108
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .......108
MAINTENANCE RECORD .........112
FUSES ....................113
TIRE PRESSURES .............116
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED ......117
ADDING FUEL ................ 119
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ....120
REPLACEMENT BULBS ..........120
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER ...................121
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ...................121
PUBLICA TIONS ORDERING ........121
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ..................122
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES ..............122
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR®...................123
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTL Y ASKED QUESTIONS ....124
INDEX
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it
represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that
are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new Chrysl er Grou p LLC v ehicle has cha racteri stics t o enhan ce the driver' s contr ol
under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for
attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully .
Your new vehicl e has m any fe at ures f or th e comf ort and conven ience of you and y ou r
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes
from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes more
than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of
features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available
on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and
specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing
any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and
maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information which
can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD also
includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the
Uconnect
DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s
kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information
contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.
Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By
converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for
your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen
the stress on our environment.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be
deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding
legal lines).
WARNING!
•Pedalsthatcannotmovefreelycancauselossofvehiclecontrolandincreasethe
risk of serious personal injury.
•Alwaysmakesurethatobjectscannotfallintothedriverfootwellwhilethevehicle
is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator
pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
•Failuretoproperlyfollowfloormatinstallationormountingcancauseinterference
with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the
vehicle.
•Neverleavechildrenaloneinavehicle,orwithaccesstoanunlockedvehicle.
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 shift lever/transmission
gear selector.
•Donotleavethekeyfobinornearthevehicle,orinalocationaccessibleto
children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
•Neverusethe“PARK”positionasasubstitutefortheparkingbrake.Alwaysapply
the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
•RefertoyourOwner'sManualontheDVDforfurtherdetails.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your
wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation
improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of
Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2014 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Headlight Switch pg. 30
2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 67
3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 28
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
6. Speed Control
7. Ignition
8. Shift Lever
9. Audio System (Touchscreen Radio Shown) pg. 36
10. Manual Climate Controls
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11. Glove Compartment
12. Switch Panel
•ParkSense
•ECOOnpg.32
•ElectronicStabilityControl(ESC)OFFpg.78
13. DVD Player
14. Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column pg. 27
15. Hood Release pg. 103
16. Emergency Brake Pedal
17. Power Door Locks
18. Power Windows
19. Power Mirrors
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Temperature Gauge
3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
(See page 74 for more Instrument Cluster Warning Light information.)
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
4. Speedometer
5. Fuel Gauge
6. Fuel Filler Door Location
(See page 78 for more Instrument Cluster Indicator Light information.)
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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors And Liftgate
Lock The Doors And Liftgate
•PushandreleasetheLOCKbuttonon
the RKE transmitter to lock all doors and
liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash,
and the horn will chirp to acknowledge
the signal.
Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
•PushandreleasetheUNLOCKbuttonon
the RKE transmitter once to unlock the
driver’s door or twice within five seconds
to unlock all doors and liftgate. The turn
signal lights will flash to acknowledge the
unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on
the first push of the UNLOCK button. Refer
to “Programmable Features” in the “Electronics” section of this guide.
1—LeftPowerSlidingDoor
2—Liftgate
3—Lock
4—Unlock
5—RemoteStart
6—RightPowerSlidingDoor
7—EmergencyKey
Panic Alarm
1. Push the P ANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
2. Wait approximately three seconds and push the button a second time to turn the panic
alarm off.
Key Fob
Power Liftgate
•PushtheLIFTGATEbuttontwicewithinfivesecondstopoweropen/closethePower
Liftgate. If the button is pushed twice while the liftgate is being power closed, the
liftgate will reverse to the full open position.
Power Sliding Doors
•PushtheLEFTorRIGHTPowerSlidingDoorbuttontwicewithinfivesecondstopower
open/close the Power Sliding Door . If the button is pushed again while the door is being
power closed, the door will reverse to the full open position.
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Emergency Key
Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an
emergency key located in the Key Fob that can be used for locking and unlocking the
doors.
•Toremovetheemergencykey,slidethebuttonatthetopoftheKeyFobsidewayswith
your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
WARNING!
•Neverleavechildrenaloneinavehicle,orwithaccesstoanunlockedvehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the transmission gear
selector. 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 Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could start the vehicle, operate
power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
•Donotleavechildrenoranimalsinsideparkedvehiclesinhotweather.Interiorheat
build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
•KeepKeyFobtransmittersawayfromchildren.OperationoftheRemoteStart
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.
REMOTE START
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•PushtheREMOTESTARTbutton
Pushing the REMOTE ST AR T button a third time shuts the engine off.
•Todrivethevehicle,pushtheUNLOCKbutton,inserttheKeyFobintheignitionand
turn to the ON/RUN position.
•Withremotestart,theenginewillonlyrunfor15minutes(timeout)unlesstheignition
Key Fob is placed in the ON/RUN position.
•ThevehiclemustbestartedwiththeKeyFobaftertwoconsecutivetimeouts.
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on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
WARNING!
•Donotstartorrunanengineinaclosedgarageorconfinedarea.Exhaustgas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide
is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when
inhaled.
•KeepKeyFobtransmittersawayfromchildren.OperationoftheRemoteStart
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be
severely injured or killed.
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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle’ s Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) feature. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and
liftgate without having to push the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and
stopping the vehicle with the push of a button.
To Unlock From The Driver or Passenger Side:
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With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key
Fob located outside the vehicle and within
5ft(1.5m)ofthedriverorpassengerside
door handle, grab either front door handle
to unlock the door automatically.
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
To Lock The Vehicle
•Bothfrontdoorhandleshavebuttonslocatedontheoutsideofthehandle.Withoneof
the vehicles Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft
(1.5m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, push the door handle button to
lock all four doors and liftgate.
•DONOTgrabthedoorhandle,whenpushingthedoorhandlebutton.Thiscouldunlock
the door(s).
Push The Door Handle Button To Lock Do Not Grab The Door Handle
NOTE:
If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all doors will unlock when you grab hold of
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the front driver's door handle. T o select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock
All Doors 1st Press,” refer to the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in your
vehicles Owner's Manual on the DVD or “Programmable Features” in this guide for further
information.
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•If“UnlockAllDoors1stPress”isprogrammed,alldoorsandliftgatewillunlockwhen
you push the liftgate button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is programmed, only the
liftgate will unlock when you push the liftgate button. T o select between “Unlock Driver
Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to the “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in your vehicles Owner's Manual on the DVD or “Programmable Features” in this guide for further information.
•IfaKeyFobisdetectedinthevehiclewhenlockingthevehicleusingthepowerdoor
lock switch, the doors and liftgate will unlock, and the horn will chirp three times. On
the third attempt, your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.
•AfterpushingtheKeylessEnter-N-Go™LOCKbutton,youmustwaittwoseconds
before you can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow
you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle without the vehicle
reacting and unlocking.
•IfaKeylessEnter-N-Go™doorhandlehasnotbeenusedfor72hours,theKeyless
Enter-N-Go™ feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door
handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature.
Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate:
•WithavalidPassiveEntryRKEtransmitterwithin5ft(1.5m)oftheliftgate,cyclethe
handle to open the liftgate and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
NOTE:
•Alldoorswillremainlockedwhentheliftgatereleasehandleispushedregardlessofthe
driver’s door unlock preference setting (“Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” or “Unlock All
Doors 1st Press”).
•RefertoyourOwner'sManualontheDVDforfurtherinformation.
Installing And Removing The ENGINE START/STOP Button
Installing The Button
•RemovetheKeyFobfromtheignitionswitch.
•InserttheENGINESTART/STOPbuttonintotheignitionswitchwiththelettering
facing up and readable.
•Pushfirmlyonthecenterofthebuttontosecureitintoposition.
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Removing The Button
•TheENGINESTART/STOPbuttoncan
be removed from the ignition switch for
Key Fob use.
•Insertthemetalpartoftheemergency
key under the chrome bezel at the 6
o’clock position and gently pry the button
loose.
NOTE:
The ENGINE START/STOP button should
only be removed or inserted with the ignition in the LOCK position (OFF position for
Keyless Enter-N-Go™).
Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting
Perform the following starting procedure with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
inside the vehicle:
1. Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL.
2. While pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE STAR T/STOP button once. If the
engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
3. To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again.
Stopping
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).
3. Push the ENGINE STAR T/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF
position.
NOTE:
If the transmission is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE START/STOP
button must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before
the engine will shut off.
Removing START/STOP Button
Accessory Positions With Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot off of the Brake Pedal (transmission in
PARK o r NEU TRAL).
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Beginning With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
1. Push the ENGINE STAR T/STOP button once to cycle the ignition to the ACC position.
2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position.
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the OFF
position.
NOTE:
If the ignition is left in the ACC or ON/RUN
(engine not running) position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity, and the ignition is returned to the OFF
position.
Ignition Positions
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button for unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle
Security Alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and decklid release are disabled.
If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will provide the following
audible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will
flash, and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash.
To Arm:
Lock the door using either the power door lock switch (one door must be open) or the
LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (doors can be open or
closed), and close all doors.
The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash for 16 seconds. This shows
that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the
ignition is cycled to ON/RUN, or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.
NOTE:
•TheVehicleSecurityAlarmwillnotarmifyoulockthedoorswiththemanualdoorlock
plungers.
•Oncearmed,theVehicleSecurityAlarmdisablestheunlockswitchonthedriverdoor
trim panel and passenger door trim panel.
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To Disarm The System:
Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle. However , you can create
conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If one of the
previously described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm
regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open
adoor,thealarmwillsound.Ifthisoccurs,disarmtheVehicleSecurityAlarm.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected, the Vehicle
Security Alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The exterior lights will
flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
Lap/Shoulder Belts
•Allseatingpositionsinyourvehicleareequippedwithlap/shoulderbelts.
•Besureeveryoneinyourvehicleisinaseatandusingaseatbeltproperly.
•Positionthelapbeltsothatitissnugandlieslowacrossyourhips,belowyour
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen
the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt
reduces the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision.
•Positiontheshoulderbeltacrosstheshoulderandchestwithminimal,ifanyslackso
that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack
in the shoulder belt.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
•Thefrontseatbeltsystemisequippedwithpretensioningdevicesthataredesignedto
remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
•Adeployedpretensioneroradeployedairbagmustbereplacedimmediately.
WARNING!
•Inacollision,youandyourpassengerscansuffermuchgreaterinjuriesifyouare
not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other
passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others
in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
•Ashoulderbeltplacedbehindyouwillnotprotectyoufrominjuryduringacollision.
You ar e mor e lik ely t o hit your head in a co llision if you do no t wea r you r sho ulder
belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
•Aseatbeltthatistooloosewillnotprotectyouproperly.Inasuddenstop,youcould
move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
•Afrayedortornseatbeltcouldripapartinacollisionandleaveyouwithno
protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or
loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or
modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
Air Bag System Components
Your v ehicle may be e quipped with the follo wing air bag system compo nents:
•OccupantRestraintController(ORC)
•AirBagWarningLight
•SteeringWheelandColumn
•InstrumentPanel
•KneeImpactBolsters
•AdvancedFrontAirBags
•SupplementalSideAirBags
•SupplementalKneeAirBags
•FrontandSideImpactSensors
•SeatBeltPretenioners
•SeatBeltBuckleSwitch
•SeatTrackPositionSensors
Advanced Front Air Bags
•ThisvehiclehasAdvancedFrontAirBagsforboththedriverandfrontpassengerasa
supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not
deploy in every type of collision.
•AdvancedFrontAirBagsaredesignedtoprovideadditionalprotectionbysupplementing the seat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury
in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
•TheAdvancedFrontAirBagswillnotdeployinallfrontalcollisions,includingsome
that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions,
truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
•Ontheotherhand,dependingonthetypeandlocationofimpact,AdvancedFrontAir
Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a
severe initial deceleration.
•Becauseairbagsensorsmeasurevehicledecelerationovertime,vehiclespeedand
damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have
deployed.
•Seatbeltsarenecessaryforyourprotectioninallcollisions,andalsoareneededtohelp
keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
•Theairbagsmustbereadytoinflateforyourprotectioninacollision.TheOccupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring
associated with air bag system electrical components.
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•TheORCturnsontheAirBagWarningLightintheinstrumentpanelforapproximately
four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to the
ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the
ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning
Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound to alert you if the
light comes on again after initial startup.
•TheORCmonitorsthereadinessoftheelectronicpartsoftheairbagsystemwhenever
the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the
OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will
not inflate.
•IftheAirBagWarningLightintheinstrumentpanelisnotonduringthefourtoeight
seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, stays on, or
turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center
immediately.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags
may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the air
bag system immediately.
•Afteranycollision,thevehicleshouldbetakentoanauthorizeddealerimmediately.
•Donotdriveyourvehicleaftertheairbagshavedeployed.Ifyouareinvolvedinanother
collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
•Ifitisnecessarytomodifytheairbagsystemforpersonswithdisabilities,contactyour
authorized dealer.
•RefertotheOwner'sManualontheDVDforfurtherdetailsregardingtheSupplemental
Restraint System (SRS).
Supplemental Knee Air Bags
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the
instrument panel below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat
belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.
WARNING!
•Relyingontheairbagsalonecouldleadtomoresevereinjuriesinacollision.The
air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air
bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.
•BeingtooclosetothesteeringwheelorinstrumentpanelduringAdvancedFrontAir
Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to
inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or
instrument panel.
•Noobjectsshouldbeplacedoverorneartheairbagontheinstrumentpanelor
steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
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Supplemental Side Air Bags
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithSupplementalSeat-MountedSideAirBags(SABs)
located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are marked with a SRS
AIRBAG or AIRBAG label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithSupplementalSideAirBagInflatableCurtains(SABICs)
located above the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled SRS AIRBAG
or AIRBAG. The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of
vehicle occupants through side windows in certain side impact events.
•TheSABICsandSABs(“SideAirBags”)aredesignedtoactivateincertainside
impacts and certain rollover events. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”)
determines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular side impact or
rollover event is appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage
by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags should have deployed.
WARNING!
•SideAirBagsneedroomtoinflate.Donotleanagainstthedoororwindow.Sit
upright in the center of the seat.
•BeingtooclosetotheSideAirBagsduringdeploymentcouldcauseyoutobe
severely injured or killed.
•RelyingontheSideAirBagsalonecouldleadtomoresevereinjuriesinacollision.
The Side Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some
collisions, Side Air Bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though
you have Side Air Bags.
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithleftandrightSupplementalSideAirBagInflatable
Curtains (SABICs). Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the
deployment of the SABICs. The trim covering above the side windows where the
SABIC and its deployment path are located should remain free from any obstructions.
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithSABICs.InorderfortheSABICstoworkasintended,
do not install any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter the roof. Do not
add an aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require
permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not
drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason.
•DonotuseaccessoryseatcoversorplaceobjectsbetweenyouandtheSideAir
Bags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed
into you, causing serious injury.
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available.
According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats
rather than in the front.
Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children
ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
NOTE:
•Foradditionalinformation,refertowww.Seatcheck.orgorcall1-866-SEATCHECK.
•CanadianresidentsshouldrefertoTransportCanada’swebsiteforadditionalinformation: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
LATCH – Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren
•YourvehicleisequippedwiththechildrestraintanchoragesystemcalledLATCH,
which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
•Thesecondrowseatingpostionsandthethirdrowcenterpositionhaveloweranchors
and top tether anchors.
LATCH System Weight Limit
You may use the LATCH anchorage sys tem un til the co mbined weig ht of the child and the
child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the
LA TCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Locating LATCH Anchorages
The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion
where it meets the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install
the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between
the seatback and seat cushion.
Lower Anchorages
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Locating Tether Anchorages
In addition, there are tether strap anchors located behind each rear seatback, near
to the floor.
Center Seat LATCH
If a child restraint installed in the center
position blocks the seat belt webbing or
buckle for the outboard position, do not use
that outboard position. If a child seat in the
center position blocks the outboard LATCH
anchors or seat belt, do not install a child
seat in that outboard position.
Installing The Child Restraint Using
The LATCH Lower Anchors
NOTE:
Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two
or more child restraints.
1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that
you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
2. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in
the selected seating position.
3. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See
below for directions to attach a tether anchor .
4. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the
seat. Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
5. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child
seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Tether Anchorages
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
Except for the center position in the third row, all of the seat belts in the passenger seating
positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR). The third
row center position is equipped with a cinching latch plate. Both types of seat belts are
designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint. Any seat
belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if
necessary.
Tether Anchorage Weight Limit
Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child
restraint, up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
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To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR:
1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path
of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
2. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
3. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.
4. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled
all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract back
into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This means
the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
5. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able to pull
out any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step.
6. Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child
restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle
seat.
7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether
anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See
below for directions to attach a tether anchor .
8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child
seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
To Install A Child Seat Using A Cinching Latch Plate:
1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position.
2. Next, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt
path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
4. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child
restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle
seat.
5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether
anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See
below for directions to attach a tether anchor .
6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child
seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt):
When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to
the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower
anchors or the vehicle seat belt.
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Tether Anchorage Installation
1. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor
and the child seat.
2. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head
restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and
between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether
strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.
3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage and
remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting (Second
Row Anchorage Shown)
Top Tether Strap Mounting (Third Row 60/40
Anchorage Shown)
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WARNING!
Securely lock the seat cushion into position before using the seat. Otherwise, the seat
will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat cushion could cause serious injury.
WARNING!
•Inacollision,anunrestrainedchild,evenatinybaby,canbecomeaprojectile
inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could
become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are.
The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your
vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.
•Rearward-facingchildseatsmustneverbeusedinthefrontseatofavehiclewith
afrontpassengerairbag.Anairbagdeploymentcouldcausesevereinjuryordeath
to infants in this position.
•Onlyusearearward-facingchildrestraintinavehiclewitharearseat.
•ImproperinstallationofachildrestrainttotheLATCHanchoragescanleadto
failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed.
Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child
restraint.
•Anincorrectlyanchoredtetherstrapcouldleadtoincreasedheadmotionand
possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child
seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
•Ifyourvehicleisequippedwithasplitrearseat,makesurethetetherstrapdoesnot
slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in
the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head
restraint is located above the top of your ear.
WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants must be properly installed and adjusted prior to
operating the vehicle or occupying a seat. Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly
adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable components, and vehicles with this
equipment cannot be readily identified by any markings, only through visual inspection of
the head restraint. The Active Head Restraints (AHR) will be split in two halves, with the
front half being soft foam and trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
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When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends
forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This
system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front
passenger in certain types of rear impacts. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in your Owner’s
Manual on the DVD for further information.
To ra ise t he h ead res t rai nt, p ull upw a rd o n th e he a d re str a int . To l owe r the hea d re s tra i nt,
press the push button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on
the head restraint.
For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head
restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint.
Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from
your head.
NOTE:
•
The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians, for service purposes
only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your authorized dealer.
•IntheeventofdeploymentofanActiveHeadRestraint,referto“OccupantRestraints”
in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
WARNING!
•DonotplaceitemsoverthetopoftheActiveHeadRestraint,suchascoats,seat
covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the
Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or
death.
•ActiveHeadRestraintsmaybedeployediftheyarestruckbyanobjectsuchasa
hand, foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Active Head
Restraint ensure that all cargo is secured, as loose cargo could contact the Active
Head Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to follow this warning could cause
personal injury if the Active Head Restraint is deployed.
Head Restraints — Second Row Quad Seats
To ra ise t he h ead res t rai nt, p ull upw a rd o n th e he a d re str a int . To l owe r the hea d re s tra i nt,
press the push button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on
the head restraint.
Head Restraints — Second Row Bench
If your vehicle is equipped with a second row bench seat, the head restraints are not
adjustable.
Head Restraints — Third Row
The head restraint in the center position can be raised and lowered for tether routing. Refer to
“Occupant Restraints” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
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FRONT SEATS
Power Seat
The power seat switch controls forward/back, up/down, and tilt adjustment.
The recline switch, located on the outboard side of the seat, controls seatback adjustment.
Power Lumbar
•Pushtheswitchforwardtoincreasethe
lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support.
1—LowerSeatSwitch
2—ReclineSwitch
3—PowerLumbarSwitch
Power Seat Switches
Memory Seat
The memory seat feature allows you to save
two different driver seating positions, driver's outside mirror, adjustable brake and
accelerator pedals, and radio station preset
settings. The memory seat buttons are located on the driver's door panel.
To set a m emo r y pos iti o n:
1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the ON
position.
2. Adjust all memory profile settings.
3. Press and release the S (SET) button.
4. Press and release the 1 or 2 button
within five seconds.
NOTE:
Before programming your RKE transmitters you must select the select “RKE Linked to
Memory” in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Programmable
Features” in “Electronics” for further information.
Memory Seat Button Location
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To pro gra m a K ey Fo b to th e m emo ry po s iti on:
1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the OFF position.
2. Select the desired memory profile 1 or 2.
3. Press and release the S (SET) button on the memory switch, then within five seconds
press and release the 1 or 2 button accordingly.
4. Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter within 10 seconds.
•Torecallthesavedpositions,press1or2onthememoryswitchorpressUNLOCKon
the programmed RKE transmitter .
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped
by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
WARNING!
•Adjustingaseatwhilethevehicleismovingisdangerous.Thesuddenmovementof
the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly
adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the
vehicle is parked.
•Donotridewiththeseatbackreclinedsothattheseatbeltisnolongerresting
against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely
injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
The controls for front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel area.
•PresstheswitchoncetoselectHighlevel heating. Press the switch a second
time to select Low-level heating. Press
the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off.
If the High-level setting is selected, the
system will automatically switch to Lowlevel after approximately 60 minutes. The
Low-level setting will turn Off automatically
after approximately 45 minutes.
Heated Seat Switch Location
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GETTING STARTED
Second Row Heated Seats
Second row heated seat switches are located in the sliding door handle trim panels.
•PresstheswitchoncetoselectHighlevel heating. Press the switch a second
time to select Low-level heating. Press
the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off.
If the High-level setting is selected, the
system will automatically switch to Lowlevel after approximately 60 minutes. The
Low-level setting will turn Off automatically
after approximately 45 minutes.
Heated Seat Switch Location
WARNING!
•Personswhoareunabletofeelpaintotheskinbecauseofadvancedage,chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
•Donotplaceanythingontheseatthatinsulatesagainstheat,suchasablanketor
cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been
overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of
the seat.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel contains a heating element that heats the steering wheel to one
temperature setting.
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Heated Steering Wheel Switch Location
GETTING STARTED
The heated steering wheel switch is located on the center instrument panel.
•PresstheswitchoncetoturntheheatingelementOn.Presstheswitchasecondtime
to turn the heating element Off.
Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on, it will operate for approximately 30
to 80 minutes before automatically shutting off. The heated steering wheel can shut off
early or may not turn on when the steering wheel is already warm.
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
The tilt steering column tilt lever is located
below the steering wheel.
•Pushdownonthetiltlevertounlockthe
steering column.
•Withonehandfirmlyonthesteering
wheel, move the steering column upward
or downward as desired.
•Tolengthenorshortenthesteeringcolumn, pull the steering wheel outward or
push it inward as desired.
•Pullupwardonthetiltlevertolockthe
column firmly in place.
Steering Column Lever
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt adjustment must be locked
while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the tilt
adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow
this warning may result in you and others being severely injured or killed.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
Alongbreak-inperiodisnotrequiredfortheengineanddrivetrain(transmissionandaxle)
in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type
lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under
which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades,
refer to “Maintaining Y our Vehicle.”
NOTE:
Anewenginemayconsumesomeoilduringitsfirstfewthousandmiles(kilometers)of
operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as
an indication of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVER
Multifunction Lever
1—Mist(PushToFirstDetent)
2—RearWiper/Washer
3—PushLeverForHighBeams
4—FrontWipers
5—FrontWasher(PushToSecondDetent)
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