Fiat 500L 2015 User Manual
2015 USER GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FIAT ...............2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ..................4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...............6
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB .......................8
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ............9
POWER DOOR LOCKS ...............9
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ................11
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —
AIR BAGS ......................12
CHILD RESTRAINTS ................16
HEAD RESTRAINTS.................19
FRONT SEATS ....................21
REAR SEATS .....................23
HEATED SEATS ...................24
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ...25
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ...26
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER ...26
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ..............28
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL .........29
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS .........31
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC) .........................32
REAR PARK ASSIST .................33
POWER SUNROOF .................33
EURO TWIN CLUTCH SIX-SPEED
TRANSMISSION ...................34
ADDING FUEL ...................37
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) ...38
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM .......40
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ............42
Uconnect® 5.0 ...................43
Uconnect® 6.5N ..................58
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS .....81
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...................81
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ...........82
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink®) ....................83
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED .......85
POWER OUTLET ..................86
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING .................87
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...............87
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..............89
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR
LIGHTS .......................93
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..........95
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .........96
TIRE SERVICE KIT .................103
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE..........109
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE .............111
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .........112
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...........114
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........116
CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL ..........116
...89
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ..............117
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ............118
FLUID CAPACITIES ................120
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE
PART S .......................120
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .........122
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..........122
FUSES ........................126
TIRE PRESSURES .................129
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED ..........130
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE .......132
REPLACEMENT BULBS ..............132
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER ............133
FIAT CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER ......133
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ...........134
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES ..................134
..133
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR® ...135
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .......136
INDEX
......................137
1
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FIAT
Congratulations on selecting your new FIAT vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to
our vehicles.
Your new FIAT vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control 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 vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
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 produc ts 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.
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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).
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the
risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference
with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of
the vehicle.
• 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 shift lever/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 operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
• Never use the “PARK” position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply
the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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. 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.
FIAT is a registered trademark of FIAT Group Marketing & Corporate Communication
SpA, used under license by Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2014 Chrysler Group LLC
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Power Mirrors
2. Uconnect® Phone (Bluetooth® Hands Free Calling) pg.
3. Turn Signals/Lights/High Beam Lever pg. 26
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 81
6. Speed Control pg. 29
7. Wiper/Washer Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 28
8. Ignition Switch
9. Audio System pg.
10. Switch Panel
• Power Door Lock Switch
• Hazard Switch
• Fog Lights Switch pg.
• Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 82
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
11. Upper Glove Box
12. Dash Storage
13. Lower Glove Box
14. Climate Controls pg.
15. Power Outlet pg. 86
16. Shift Lever
17. Tilt Telescoping Steering Column pg.
18. Power Window Locks
19. Power Window Switches
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Speedometer
2. Fuel Gauge
3. Fuel Filler Door Location
(See page
6
89 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
4. Engine Temperature Gauge
5. Tachometer
6. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
(See page
93 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights.)
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GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors And Liftgate
• Push the LOCK button on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter once to
lock all the doors and the liftgate.
• Push the UNLOCK button on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
once to unlock the driver’s door only
and twice within five seconds to unlock
all the doors and liftgate.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on
the first push of the UNLOCK button.
Refer to Programmable Features in this
guide.
Opening The Liftgate
• To open the liftgate, push the LIFTGATE release handle located on the underside of
the license plate bar and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
Key Fob
1 — Unlock
2 — Key Release
3 — Lock
4 — Liftgate
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 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 the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
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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:
Push the Key Fob LOCK button.
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 a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
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.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
• Push the central LOCK/UNLOCK button located on the instrument panel, in the
switch bank below the radio. The button has an LED that indicates whether the doors
are locked or unlocked.
• LED ON: doors locked. Pushing the central LOCK/UNLOCK button once will unlock
all doors.The LED will switch off once the doors are unlocked.
• LED OFF: doors unlocked. Pushing the central LOCK/UNLOCK button once will lock
all doors.The LED will switch on once the doors are locked.
• Once the doors have been locked with the RKE transmitter, it will no longer be pos-
sible to unlock them by pushing central LOCK/UNLOCK button.
NOTE:
With central locking active (LED ON), opening one of the front doors, it is possible to
perform a central unlocking (LED OFF). With central locking active (LED ON), in order
to open one of t he rear passenger doors, it is necessary pulling the internal door handle
twice. With one of the rear door open (LED OFF), the unlocking is performed only for
that door, not for all the vehicle.
• To unlock the front doors, pull the inside door handle to the first detent. If the rear
doors are locked, you must pull the door handle once to unlock t he door and pull the
door handle a second time to open the door.
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GETTING STARTED
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition
and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or dea th.
• For personal security and safety in the event of an collision, lock the vehicle doors
as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
• Before exiting a vehicle, always turn the vehicle OFF, apply the parking brake, shift
the Euro Twin Clutch transmission into PARK or the manual transmission into
REVERSE, and remove the Key Fob from the ignition. When leaving the vehicle,
always lock your vehicle.
• 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.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
child. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Doors Lock With One Or More Doors Open
• It is possible to lock the vehicle through the RKE, internal button or external key pawl,
or if one or more doors are open. At lock command request, LED is switched ON.
At closing of the last door, the vehicle maintains the central locking status if key is not
inserted in Ignition Device; otherwise the vehicle will be unlocked, and the LED will be
switched OFF.
NOTE:
If the key is not inserted in the ignition switch but is inside the vehicle, the system does
not recognize the presence of the key and after the closing of last door, the vehicle
remains locked.
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GETTING STARTED
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
Lap/Shoulder Belts
• All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your abdo-
men. 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.
• Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so
that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any
slack in the shoulder bel t.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
• The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to
remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
WARNING!
• In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are
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.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a
collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear
your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop, you
could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt
snugly.
• A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no
protection. Inspect the sea t 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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GETTING STARTED
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light
• Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
• Knee Impact Bolsters
• Advanced Front Air Bags
• Supplemental Side Air Bags
• Supplemental Knee Air Bags
• Front and Side Impact Sensors
• Seat Belt Pretenioners
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
• Seat Track Position Sensors
Advanced Front Air Bags
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a
supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not
deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplement-
ing the seat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of
injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that
may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck
underrides, and angle offset collisions.
• On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front Air
Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a
severe initial deceleration.
• Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and
damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should
have deployed.
• Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, and also are needed to
help keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
• The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision.The Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring
associated with air bag system elec trical components.
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GETTING STARTED
• The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approxi-
mately 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 af ter initial startup.
• The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system when-
ever 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.
• If the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel is not on during the four to eight
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 inf late for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the
air bag system immediately.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in
another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
• If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact your
authorized dealer.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS).
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GETTING STARTED
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!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.
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.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front
Air 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.
• No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel or
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.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (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.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (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.
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GETTING STARTED
• The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to activate in certain side impacts
and certain rollover events (if equipped with rollover sensing). The Occupant Restraint
Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a
particular side impact or rollover event (if equipped with rollover sensing) 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!
• Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window.
Sit upright in the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Side Air Bags during deployment could cause you to be
severely injured or killed.
• Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.
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.
• This vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtains (SABICs). Do not st ack 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.
• This vehicle is equipped with SABICs. In order for the SABICs to work as
intended, do not install any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter t he
roof. Do not add an aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks
that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for inst allation on the
vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason.
• Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the Side Air
Bags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed
into you, causing serious injury.
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GETTING STARTED
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:
• For additional information, refer to
• Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional informa-
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
tion:
LATCH — Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren
• Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH,
which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
• The rear outboard seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors.
The rear center seating position has a top tether anchor only.
Latch Weight Limit
You may use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and
the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat bel t and tether anchor instead of the
LATCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages
www.Seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK.
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 t he child restraint.You will easily
feel them if you run your finger along the
gap between the seatback and seat cushion.
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Lower Anchors
GETTING STARTED
Locating The Tether Anchorages
In addition, there are tether strap anchors located behind each rear seatback,
near the floor.
Center Seat LATCH
Do not inst all a child restraint in the center
position using the LATCH system. Use the
seat belt and tether anchor to install a child
seat in the center seating position.
Tether Anchorage Locations
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.
Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat
5.
at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is 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 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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GETTING STARTED
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.
Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint
6.
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.
Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat
8.
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.
Tether Anchorage Inst allation
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.
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Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting
GETTING STARTED
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!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile 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-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with
a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or
death to infants in this position.
• Only use a rearward-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to
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.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and
possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child
seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does
not 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 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.
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GETTING STARTED
Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats
The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Reactive Head Restraints. In the
event of a rear impact the Reactive Head Restraints will automatically extend forward
minimizing the gap between t he back of the occupant's head and the Reactive Head
Restraint.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head
restraint, press the push button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push
downward on the head restraint.
The Reactive Head Restraints will automatically return to their normal position following a
rear impact. If the Reactive Head Restraints do not return to their normal position, see
your authorized dealership immediately.
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 dealership.
WARNING!
Do not place items over the top of the Reactive Head Restraint, such as coats, seat
covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the
Reactive Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or
death.
Rear Head Restraints
The rear seats are equipped with adjustable head restraints, the outboard head restraints
have two comfort positions, while the central head restraint have to use in the raised
position. When there are no occupants in the centre seat the head restraint can be
lowered for maximum visibility for the driver, when the center seat is being occupied the
head restraint has to be in the raised position.
To raise the outboard head restraints, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the
head restraints, press the push button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push
downward on the head restraint.
NOTE:
• The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians, for service pur-
poses only. If any of the head restraints require removal, see you authorized dealer.
• For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether, refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things to
Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”
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GETTING STARTED
WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants must be properly adjusted before 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 an accident.
FRONT SEATS
Manual Front Seat Adjustment
Forward/Rearward
• Lift up on the adjusting bar, located at the front of the seat near the floor, and release
at the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and backward on the
seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
Adjusting Bar
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GETTING STARTED
Recliner
• To recline the seat back, lift up the recline lever, located on the outboard side of the
seat, lean back until the desired position has been reached, and release the lever.
Seat Height
• The seat height can be raised or lowered
by using a lever, located on the outboard
side of the seat. Pump the lever upward
to raise the seat height, or pump the
lever downward to lower the seat
height.
Seat Lever Locations
1 — Seat Height Lever
2 — Recline Lever
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement
of 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.
• Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seatback to swing forward. Do not
stand or lean in front of the seatback while actuating the handle.The seatback
may swing forward and strike you, causing injury. To avoid possible injury, place
your hand on the seatback while actuating the recliner handle.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting
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.
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GETTING STARTED
REAR SEATS
Manual Rear Seat Adjustment
Forward/Rearward
• Lift up on the adjusting handle, located at the front of the seat near the floor, and
release at the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and backward
on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
Recliner
• To recline the seatback, lift up the recline lever, located on the outboard side of the
seat, lean back until the desired position has been reached, and release the lever.
Fold And Tumble Rear Seat
• Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the
rear seat to fold down easily.
• Lift the seatback release lever located on the upper outboard side of the seat and fold
the seatback forward.
• To tumble the seat, lift upward on the recliner lever and slowly flip the entire seat
forward.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement
of 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.
• Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seatback to swing forward. Do not
stand or lean in front of the seatback while actuating the handle.The seatback
may swing forward and strike you, causing injury. To avoid possible injury, place
your hand on the seatback while actuating the recliner handle.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting
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.
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GETTING STARTED
HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
The controls for the front heated seats are located on the outboard side of the seat.
• Press the heated seat switch
• Press the heated seat switch
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or ot her
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.
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion. This may cause t he 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.
once to turn on the heated seat.
a second time to turn off the heated seat.
WARNING!
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GETTING STARTED
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
The tilt/telescoping control handle is located on the lower left side of the steering column.
• To unlock the steering column, push the
lever downward (toward the floor).
• To tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward
as desired.
• To lengthen or shorten the steering
column, pull the steering wheel outward
or push it inward as desired.
• To lock the steering column in position,
push the lever upward until fully
engaged.
Tilt/Telescoping Control Handle
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.The tilt/telescoping adjustment must be
locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the
tilt/telescoping 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
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and
axle) 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 t he 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 Your Vehicle.”
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (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 t he engine or damage may
result.
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER
Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist
• Tap the lever up or down once and the
turn signal (right or left) will flash three
times to indicate a lane change and automatically turn off.
Headlights/Parking Lights
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first
detent for parking lights and headlight
operation.
NOTE:
The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN
position for the headlights to operate.
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Turn Signal/Lights Lever
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
High Beams
• Pull the lever rearward to activate the high beams.
• A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on.
NOTE:
For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent
headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
Flash To Pass
• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams will remain on
until the lever is released.
Headlight Delay (Follow Me Home)
• Within two minutes of the ignition switch being turned to the OFF/LOCK position or
the ignition key being removed from the ignition, pull the turn signal lever toward the
steering wheel.
• Each movement of the lever toward the steering wheel will increase the illumination
period by 30 seconds, up to a maximum of 210 seconds.
• To deactivate, pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and hold it for
more than two seconds.
NOTE:
Activation of Follow Me Home is only enabled once per key cycle and the steps outlined
above must be repeated each time you want to activate it.
Fog Lights
• Push the fog light button, located on the center stack of the instrument panel just
below t he radio, once to turn on the fog lights.
• Push the button a second time to turn the fog lights off.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
WIPER/WASHER LEVER
Front Wipers
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
• Rotate the lever upward to the first
detent for intermittent wiper operation,
the second detent for low wiper operation and to the third detent for high
wiper operation.
Mist
• Move the lever upward and release
when a single wipe is desired.
Washer Operation
• Pull the lever toward you and hold for
as long as spray is desired.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the
washer pump; no washer fluid will be
sprayed on the windshield.The wash function must be activated to spray the windshield
with washer fluid.
Rear Wiper
Rear Wiper Operation
• Rotate the windshield wiper lever center ring upwards to activate the rear wiper.
Rear Washer Operation
• Push the lever forward and hold for as long as spray is desired.
Wiper/Washer Lever
1 — Push Forward For Rear Washer
Operation
2 — Rotate Lever Upward For Front
Wiper Operation
3 — Move Lever Up To Mist
4 — Rotate Ring Upward For Rear Wiper
Operation
5 — Pull Rearward For Front Washer
Operation
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