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FIA T 500 ABAR TH Chrysler Group LLC OWNER’S MANUAL 2013 2013 FIA T 500 ABARTH 13FX24-126-AB Second Edition Printed in U.S.A.[...]
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any V ehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Gr oup LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor e. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Y our driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol le[...]
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST AR TING YOUR VEHICLE ............................. 9 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................. 8 1 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL .................................. 1 [...]
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 INTRODUCTION ........................ 4 䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .............. 5 䡵 W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS .............. 7 䡵 VEHICLE IDENTIFICA TION NUMBER ........ 7 䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICA TIONS/AL TERA TIONS .... 8 1[...]
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be as- sured that it repr esents precision workmanship, distinc- tive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This Owner’s Manual has been prepar ed with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation an[...]
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the T able of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment or dered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment. The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains [...]
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6 INTRODUCTION[...]
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W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains W ARNINGS against oper- ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury . It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entir e Owners Manual, you may miss important information. Observe all W arnings and Caution[...]
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NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. VEHICLE MODIFICA TIONS/AL TERA TIONS W ARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously af fect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Stamped VIN Location 8 INTRODUCTION[...]
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THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............. 1 1 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ................... 1 1 ▫ Locking Doors W ith A Key ................ 1 3 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................. 1 3 䡵 SENTR Y KEY 威 ......................... 1 3 ▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 1 4 ?[...]
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▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedur e ..... 3 2 ▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ...... 3 2 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped ............................ 3 3 ▫ Energy Management Feature .............. 3 4 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners .................. 3 5 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Bel[...]
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter with an integrated key . T o use the mechanical key simply press the mechanical key release button . The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key code numbers to order duplicate keys, and the autho- rized studio that sold you your new vehicle has the k[...]
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W ARNING! • Before exiting a vehicle, always turn the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position, apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into REVERSE gear , and remove the key fob from the ignition. When leav- ing the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. • Allowin[...]
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W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather . Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Locking Doors With A Key Y ou can inser[...]
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NOTE: A key which has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key , even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. If the V ehicle Security Light is on after the key is turned to the ON/RUN position, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. CAUTION! • Always remove the Sentry Key 威 from [...]
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General Information The Sentry Key 威 system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interfer ence that may cause unde- sired operation. NOTE[...]
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seconds, to unlock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on. T o Lock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to[...]
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1. Press the mechanical key release button and release the mechanical key to access the battery case screw located on the side of the Key Fob. 2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the Key Fob using a small screwdriver . 3. T ake out the battery case. Remove and replace the battery observing its polarity . Mechanical Key Release Button Key Fob[...]
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4. Refit the battery case inside the Key Fob and turn the screw to lock it into place. DOOR LOCKS The door locks can be manually locked or unlocked from inside the vehicle by using the door handle. If the door handle is pushed a red lock indicator will show on the door handle (indicating locked) when the door is closed, the door will lock. Battery [...]
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W ARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather . Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. • 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 apply the parking[...]
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Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is incorporated into the door handle. Push or pull the handle to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. If the door handle is pushed a red lock indicator will show on the door handle (indicating locked) when the door is closed, the door will lock. NOTE: T o prevent the key from being locked in the vehicle, [...]
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T o change the Autoclose setting in the EVIC, proceed as follows: 1. Briefly press the MENU ESC button “On” or “Off” will flash on the display (according to the previous setting). 2. Press the + or – button for setting. 3. Briefly pr ess the MENU ESC button to go back to the menu screen, or pr ess and hold the MENU ESC button (approximate[...]
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Auto-Down — If Equipped The driver’s door window switch may have an Auto- Down feature. Press the window switch for approxi- mately one second, release, and the window will go down automatically . T o cancel the Auto-Down move- ment, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch. W ind Buffeting W ind buffeting ca[...]
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T o open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release handle and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. W ARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. Y ou and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. • If you are required [...]
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OCCUP ANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: • Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating positions • Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passenger • Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) for the driver and [...]
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Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag: 1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat. W ARNING! Infants in rear facing child restraints should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. An air bag deployment can cause se[...]
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5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer Center . Phone numbers are provided in ⬙ If Y ou Need Consumer Assistance. ⬙ W ARNING! • 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 pro[...]
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W ARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. Y ou 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 . Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver , [...]
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W ARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using[...]
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2. The seat belt latch plate is along side the pillar near the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap. 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Pulling Out The [...]
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W ARNING! • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly . The lap portion could ride too high on your body , possibly causing internal inju- ries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you prop- erly . In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing th[...]
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4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. T o remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. T o loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. W ARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase[...]
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6. T o release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- tion. If necessary , slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully . W ARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically , c[...]
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For additional information, refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using The V ehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child Restraints” section. The chart below defines the type of feature for each seating position. Driver Passenger First Row N/A ALR Second Row ALR ALR • N/A — Not Applicable • ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor If the passenger[...]
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How T o Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt r etracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode. How T o Disengage The[...]
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Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions ar e equipped with pretensioning devices that ar e designed to remove slack fr om the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work[...]
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unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), BeltAlert 威 will provide both audio and visual notification. The fr ont passenger seat BeltAlert 威 is not active when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert 威 may be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the fr ont passenger seat or when the seat is folded fl[...]
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Seat Belts And Pregnant Women W e recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy . Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug acr oss the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. [...]
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NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to the Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags. The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to allow the air bags to have dif ferent inflation levels based on several factors, including the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front [...]
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• Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag • Knee Impact Bolster • Driver Advanced Front Air Bag • Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag • Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Front Seat Belt [...]
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W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually . Y ou may damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air bags may no longer be functional. The protective covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open only when the air bags are inflating. • Do not drill, cut or ta[...]
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When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover . Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only . Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) m[...]
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The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- brated to deploy the Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) and SABIC during impacts that requir e air bag occupant protection. W ARNING! • Y our vehicle is equipped with left and right SABIC, do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC. The area where the [...]
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Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Air Bags work with the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag and the passenger side knee bolster to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger . Side air bags also work with seat belts to impr ove occupant protection. Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls Occupant Restrai[...]
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The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions. Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and type of collision. 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 prote[...]
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W ARNING! Ignoring the Air Bag W arning Light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have an authorized studio service the air bag syste[...]
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A lar ge quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag. The trim cover separates and folds out of the way allowing the air bag to inflate to the full size. The air bag fully inflates in about 15 to 20 milliseconds. The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag gas is vented through small vent holes in the s[...]
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A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain air bag. The inflating side curtain air bag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window . The air bag inflates in about 30 mil- liseconds (about one-quarter of the time that it takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injur e you if you are [...]
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Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on the ground near the engine com- partment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting the engine. System Reset Procedure After an impact causing air bag deployment, the left and right turn signal lights, located in the instrument panel cluster , will both be blink[...]
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Customer Action Customer Will See 6. T urn Left T urn Signal Switch ON. Left T urn Light is ON SOLID. Right T urn Light is ON SOLID. 7. T urn Left T urn Signal Switch OFF . (T urn Signal Switch Must be placed in Neutral State). Left T urn Light is OFF . Right T urn Light is OFF . 8. T urn ignition OFF . System is now reset and the engine may be sta[...]
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If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any or all of the following may occur: • The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnas[...]
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Maintaining Y our Air Bag System W ARNING! • Modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it. Y ou could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper rig[...]
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Air Bag W arning Light Y ou will want to have the air bags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The Air Bag W arning Light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components. While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have a[...]
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• How various systems in your vehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, • How fast the vehicle was traveling. These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which cr[...]
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There are dif ferent sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat Owner ’s Manual to make sure you have the corr ect seat for your child. Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable S[...]
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Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In V ehicles Child Size, Height, W eight or Age Recommended T ype of Child Restraint Infants and T oddlers Children who are two years old or younger and who have not r eached the height or weight limits of their child restraint Either an Infant Carrier or a Convert- ible Child Restraint, facing re[...]
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Infants And Child Restraints Safety experts recommend that children ride rearwar d- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat. T wo types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and convertible child seats. The infant carri[...]
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convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direc- tion are for children who are over two years old or who have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of their rear -facing convertible child seat. Children should remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed [...]
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seatback, should use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this simple 5-step test to decide whether the child can use the vehicle’s seat belt alone: 1. Can the child sit all the way back against the back of the vehicle seat? 2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front of the vehicle seat – while they are still sitting all the way bac[...]
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Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint T ype Combined W eight of the Child + Child Restraint Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below LA TCH – Lower Anchors Only Seat Belt Only LA TCH – Lower Anchors + T op T ether Anchor Seat Belt + T op T ether Anchor Rear-Facing Child Restraint Up to 65 lbs (29.5 kg) XX Rear-Fa[...]
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Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH) Restraint System Y our vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- age system called LA TCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren. The LA TCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LA TCH- equipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the [...]
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LA TCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This V ehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seat- ing position • T op T ether Anchorage Symbol 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61[...]
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What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child r estraint) for using the LA TCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LA TCH anchorage system until the combined weight 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 t[...]
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Can two child restraints be attached us- ing a common lower LA TCH anchorage? No Never “share” a LA TCH anchorage with two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LA TCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LA TCH anchorages in an outbo[...]
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Locating The LA TCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. Y ou will easily feel them if you run your finger along gap between the s[...]
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LA TCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the anchorage. Forwar d-facing child r estraints and some rear -facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. T[...]
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4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- ing position. 5. If the child r estraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See the section “Installing Child Restraints Using the T op T ether Anchorage” for dir ec- tions to attach a tether anchor . 6. T ighten[...]
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W ARNING! Improper installation of a child restraint to the LA TCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- straint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the child restraint manufacturer ’ s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. Installing Child Restraints Using The V ehicle Seat Belt The seat belts in th[...]
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this V ehicle 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE[...]
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What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the T ether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child restraint? W eight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when us- ing the seat belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up to the recom- mended weight limit of the [...]
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Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position. For some second row seats, you may need to recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a better fit. 2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing fr om the retractor to pass it through the belt path [...]
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8. 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. Refer to “Lower Anchors and T ethers for Chil- dren (LA TCH) Restraint System” for directions to attach a tether anchor . 9. T est that the child restraint is installed tig[...]
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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. Refer to “Lower Anchors and T ethers for Chil- dren (LA TCH) Restraint System” for directions to attach a tether anchor . 6. T est that the child restraint is installed tig[...]
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2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head r estraint, 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 [...]
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W ARNING! • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position 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 betwee[...]
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CAUTION! Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result. 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 br eak-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty . SAFETY TIPS T ransporting Passengers NEV[...]
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Exhaust Gas W ARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. T o avoid breathing (CO), follow these safety tips: • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your veh[...]
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Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Inside The V ehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically , checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately . Do not disassemble or modify the system. Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collis[...]
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W ARNING! Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- sonal injury . • Always make sure that floor mats are properly attached to the floor mat fasteners. • Never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from movi[...]
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Periodic Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Outside The V ehicle T ires Examine tir es for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges. Check the wheel bolts for tightness. Check the t[...]
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UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED . .84 ▫ Lowering The Power T op ................. 8 5 ▫ Raising The Power T op .................. 8 5 ▫ Power Convertible T op Relearn Procedure ..... 8 6 ▫ W ind Stop ........................... 8 7 䡵 MIRRORS ............................. 8 7 [...]
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▫ EZ Entry Feature ..................... .101 ▫ Memory Feature ..................... .102 ▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ .102 ▫ Head Restraints ...................... .103 䡵 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ........ .104 䡵 LIGHTS ............................ .106 ▫ Multifunction Lever ................... .106 ▫ Headlights ...[...]
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▫ T o V ary The Speed Setting ............... 1 1 8 ▫ T o Accelerate For Passing ................ 1 1 8 䡵 REAR P ARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ........ 1 1 9 ▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors ............... .120 ▫ Rear Park Assist Alerts ................. .120 ▫ Failure Indications .................... .122 ▫ Cleaning The Rear Park Assist Syst[...]
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POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED On vehicles equipped with a power convertible top, the power convertible top switch is located on the overhead console. The switch contains two buttons. The passenger side button, which is used to open the power top, and the driver side button, which is used to close the power top. NOTE: The power top buttons w[...]
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Lowering The Power T op Press the top open button approximately one second for the partially open position. Press the top open button for approximately one second a second time to fully open the convertible top. Raising The Power T op From the convertible top fully open position, press the top close button for approximately one second for the parti[...]
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W ARNING! The convertible top does not provide the structural protection that a reinforced metal roof does and the fabric top cannot be expected to prevent the ejection of the occupants in a collision. Therefore, it is impor- tant that all occupants wear their seat belts at all times. Death or serious injuries could occur if you are ejected from th[...]
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Auto Open/Close will now be functional. T runk lid operation will be functional. NOTE: DO NOT interrupt this activity . If the power convertible top does not relearn repeat the procedur e a second time. Wind Stop The W ind Stop installs in the backseat area of the vehicle. The W ind Stop will not interfere with power top opera- tion. Therefor e, it[...]
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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. Y ou can turn the feature on or off by pr essing the button at the base of the mirr or . A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right of the button d[...]
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Power Mirrors The power mirror controls are located on the driver ’s door trim panel. The power mirror controls consist of a mirror select switch and a four-way mirror control switch. T o adjust a mirror , press the mirror select switch to either the L (left) or R (right) to select the mirror you need to adjust. Using the mirror control switch, p[...]
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Spotter Mirror — If Equipped Some models are equipped with a driver’s side spotter mirror . The spotter mirror allows for a greater range of visibility on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Folding Mirrors The exterior mirrors are hinged to allow the mirror to pivot forward or rearward to help avoid damage. The mirror has three detent position[...]
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Sun Visors The driver and passenger sun visors are located on the headliner , near the front windshield. The sun visor can be rotated downwar d or up against the door glass. Both sun visors are equipped with courtesy mirrors. BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE COMMUNICA TION — IF EQUIPPED Overview W indows Mobile™-based FIA T BLUE&ME™ is a per- so[...]
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you are not required to train the voice r ecognition system to recognize your voice. This implies that the system is nearly equally performing with differ ent persons, i.e.: the voice recognition system is of the “speaker independent” type. W ith this system you can also play your favorite music stored on USB device and select tracks and playba[...]
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your mobile phone manually and visually using the steering wheel controls and the instrument panel multi- function display . For further details on the mobile phones supported by BLUE&ME™, refer to section BLUE&ME™ SUPPOR TED MOBILE PHONES. T o get started with BLUE&ME™ hands-free kit with voice recognition, you have to simply pai[...]
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list or directly pronouncing the phone number , to answer a call and also to answer another incoming phone call. • T o interact with BLUE&ME™ you can use either the buttons on the steering wheel or voice commands. W ith voice r ecognition, you can perform system func- tions by speaking voice commands, also identified as “keywords”. When[...]
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• T o Answer A Call — you can answer an incoming call by pressing the MENU/Phone button on the steering wheel. • Conference Call — you can call another contact while you are engaged in a phone conversation (with Bluetooth 威 phones supporting this option). • Call W aiting — while engaged in a phone conversa- tion, you can receive notif[...]
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NOTE: Not all mobile phones support the SMS text message reader function or automatic phonebook trans- fer via Bluetooth 威 . Consult www .fiatusa.com for further information on the list of compatible mobile phones. Message reader functions are managed by the control buttons on the steering wheel or by the BLUE&ME™ voice commands. The BLUE&a[...]
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In this way , while you are driving you can play your favorite music collections. • iPod 威 Player — see dedicated paragraph under Media Player Functions. The media player enables the following operations: • Digital Audio Playback — you can play all your digital audio files (.mp3,.wma,.wav ,.aac) or play a customized playlist (.m3u or . wp[...]
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W ARNING! • Operating certain parts of this system while driv- ing can distract your attention away from the road, and possibly cause an accident or other serious consequences; for this reason certain functions shall be disabled by the BLUE&ME™ system until driving conditions are secure and, if required, only when the car is stopped. • Re[...]
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W ARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likel[...]
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W ARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt. Rec[...]
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Seat Height Adjustment The driver ’s 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. EZ Entry Feature The driver and front passenger seats have an EZ entry feature for rear seat passengers. Pull up[...]
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Lift the seatback upright and push the seat rearwar d to its locked position once the rear passengers are seated. Memory Feature The driver seat also has a memory feature, which can operate in two ways: Memory Function Option 1 — Full Seat Back And T rack Fore/Aft Position Memory: After using the EZ entry function, the seatback angle and the T ra[...]
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W ARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury , medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition 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 [...]
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downward on the head restraint. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things T o Know Before Starting Y our V ehicle” for information on tether routing. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD T o open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the bottom of the RED hood release lever , located on the left kick panel, rearwar d. 2. Rotate the safety c[...]
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Lift the hood prop rod that clips to the right side (left side when standing in front of the hood) of the engine compartment. Place the hood prop rod in the hole of hood hinge to secure the hood in the open position. In hot climates, the pr op rod may be hot. Pick up the pr op rod at the foam on the end of the prop r od. Hood Safety Latch Location [...]
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W ARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. CAUTION! T o prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open [...]
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NOTE: When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime Running Lights will be deactivated. High Beams W ith the low beams activated, push the multi- function lever towards the instrument panel to turn on the high beams. Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel to turn off the high beams. Flash-T o-Pass Y ou can signal another vehicle wi[...]
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Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped T o activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the O symbol. NOTE: The low beams and side/taillights will not be on with DRL. The DRL function can be turned on or off using the display menus. Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Underst[...]
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Lane Change Assist T ap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off. Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay When this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for a preset period of time. Activation Remove the key or tur[...]
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CAUTION! Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the switch is in the center position or that the lights are off to avoid draining the battery . Interior Light T iming (Center Position) There are four different modes of operation that can be activated in this position: • When one door is opened a 3 minute timer is activated. • When the k[...]
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Front Fog Lights — If Equipped The fog light switch is located on the center stack of the instrument panel, just below the radio. Press the switch once to turn the fr ont fog lights on. Pr ess the switch a second time to turn the front fog lights off. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND W ASHERS The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right side of[...]
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Front Windshield Wiper Operation There are five differ ent modes of operation for the front windshield wipers. The windshield wiper lever can be raised or lowered to access these modes: W indshield W iper Off This is the normal position of the wiper lever . Intermittent Wiper Operation Push the lever downward to the first detent. The wipers will op[...]
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Manual High Speed/Mist Push the lever upward from the of f position. The wipers will operate at high speed to clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. This operation will continue until the lever is released. When the lever is released, the wipers will return to the off position and automatically shut off. Front Windshield W asher Opera[...]
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Rear Windshield Wiper Rotate the end of the windshield wiper/washer lever upward to the first detent past the intermittent settings for intermittent wipe operation. W ith the front wind- shield wiper active, rotate the end of the windshield wiper/washer lever upward. The rear wiper will operate in the same mode as the front windshield wipers, but a[...]
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Rear Windshield W asher Operation Push the windshield wiper/washer lever toward the instrument panel to activate the rear washer . Push and hold the lever for mor e than a half second and the wipers will activate automatically for three cycles after the lever is released. TIL T STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows you to tilt the ste[...]
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W ARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes [...]
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NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- tronic Speed Control system has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Contr ol functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the Electr onic Speed Contr ol system can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed[...]
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T o Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANC button, or normal brake pressur e while slowing the vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without erasing the set speed memory . Pr essing the ON/OFF button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set speed memory . T o Resume Speed T o resume a previously set speed, pu[...]
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Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the vehicle set speed. NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without Electronic [...]
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Rear Park Assist Sensors The four Rear Park Assist sensors, located in the rear fascia/bumper , monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view . The sensors can detect obstacles, in the horizontal direction, from appr oximately 12 in (30 cm) up to 55 in (140 cm) from the center of the rear fascia/bumper and up to 24[...]
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Audible And Visual Signals Supplied By The Rear Park Assist System SIGNAL MEANING INDICA TION Obstacle Distance An obstacle is present within the sensors’ field of view Audible signal (dashboard loudspeaker) • Sound pulses emitted at a rate that in- creases as the distance decreases. • Emits continuous tone at 12 in (30 cm) • Adjustable vol[...]
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Failure Indications A malfunction of the Rear Park Assist sensors or system is indicated, during REVERSE gear engagement, by the instrument panel warning icon. The warning icon is illuminated and a message is displayed on the multifunction display (if equipped). Refer to “Instrument Cluster De- scriptions” in “Understanding Y our Instrument P[...]
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• Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors regularly , taking care not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not be covered with ice, snow , slush, mud, dirt or debris. Failure to do so can result in the system not working properly . The Rear Park Assist system might not detect an obstacle behind the fascia/bumper , or it could provide a false in[...]
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W ARNING! • Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the Rear Park Assist system. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before backing up. Y ou are responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your sur[...]
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POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof roof switch is located in the overhead console. W ARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the Accessory or Run position, for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™). Occupants, particu- larly unattended children, can become entra[...]
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T o Open Press and hold the power sunroof switch rearwar d for approximately one second and the sunroof will stop at the vented position. Press the switch a second time and hold for approximately one second and r elease, the sunroof will open fully , then stop automatically . This is called “Express Open”. During Expr ess Open operation, any mo[...]
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Emergency Operation In case of electrical failure the sunroof can be operated with the hex wrench that is located in the glove box. There is a plug located in the rear of the sunroof opening at the center of the vehicle. Removing the plug reveals a hex opening in the motor assembly of the sunroof. Insert the hex wrench and turn, moving the sunroof [...]
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ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There is a standard 12 V olt (13 Amp) power outlet, located in the floor console, for added convenience. This power outlet can power mobile phones, electronics and other low power devices. Power is available when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN or ST ART position. Insert the cigar lighter or accessory plug into the out[...]
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W ARNING! T o avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 V olt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. Power Outlet Fuse Location [...]
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CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery , even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually , if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., [...]
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CUPHOLDERS For the driver and front passenger , cupholders are lo- cated on the floor console between the front seats. For rear passengers, there ar e cupholders located on the floor between the front driver and passenger seats. Front Cupholders Rear Cupholders 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131[...]
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STORAGE Glove Box Compartment The glove box is located on the right side of the instru- ment panel. Pull outward on the door latch to open the glove box. Push the glove box door upward to close it. CARGO AREA FEA TURES The rear seatbacks have a fold down feature to allow increased cargo capacity . Push down the release button, located at the outboa[...]
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Rear Seat Release Buttons Folded Rear Seats 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133[...]
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REAR WINDOW FEA TURES Rear Window Defroster The r ear window defr oster button is located in the center of the instrument panel, below the radio. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster . An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defr oster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approxima[...]
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UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS 䡵 INSTRUMENT P ANEL FEA TURES ......... .137 䡵 TURBO BOOST GAUGE ................. .138 䡵 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ................ .139 䡵 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS .... .140 䡵 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMA TION CENTER (EVIC) ...................... .152 ▫ EVIC Control Buttons .................[...]
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▫ Quick Guide ........................ .172 ▫ General Information ................... .175 ▫ Functions And Adjustments ............. .176 ▫ Radio ............................. .183 ▫ SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio — If Equipped . . . .185 ▫ CD Player .......................... .188 ▫ CD MP3 Player ...................... .190 ▫ T roub[...]
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INSTRUMENT P ANEL FEA TURES 1 — Side V ent 7 — Passenger Air Bag 13 — Storage Compartment 2 — Multifunction Lever – Light Control 8 — Glove Compartment 14 — Shift Lever 3 — Instrument Cluster And W arning Lights 9 — Rear Defrost Button 15 — Sport Button 4 — W indshield Wiper , W asher , T rip Computer 10 — Hazard Button 16 ?[...]
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TURBO BOOST GAUGE Y our vehicle is equipped with a boost gauge and inte- grated shift light indicator located to the left of the instrument cluster . The boost gauge indicates the intake manifold pressur e relative to barometric pressure. The engine management system in your vehicle intelligently regulates intake manifold pressur e based on environ[...]
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 139[...]
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Glow Plug Light — If Equipped The Glow Plug light will flash during engine oil viscosity sensor measurement in cold weather . During this measurement (up to 10 seconds), the starter will be disabled. If the measured oil viscosity is OK, the light will turn of f and the engine will be allowed to crank. If the mea[...]
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CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window . • Keep all objects a safe distance from the window . 3. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. 4. Low Fuel Light When the fuel level reaches appr o[...]
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8. Generic W arning Light The Generic W arning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur: Oil Change Request, Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure, External Light Failure, Fuel Cut-Off Intervention, Fuel Cut-Off Not A vailable, Parking Sensor Failure. 9. Air Bag W arning Light This light will turn on for four seconds as a bulb ch[...]
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12. Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg- ing system. The light should come on when the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN and r emain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, turn of f some of the vehicle’s non-essential electrical devices or increase engine speed (i[...]
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15. T ire Pressure Monitoring T elltale Light Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressur e recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle[...]
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alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly . Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly . CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the[...]
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18. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an onboard diagnostic system, called OBDII, that monitors engine and automatic transmission con- trol systems. The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON/RUN position before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key fr om OFF/LOCK t[...]
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19. Engine T emperature W arning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi- tion. The engine coolant temperature indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold. If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmis[...]
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V ehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake W arning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. Operation of the Brake W arning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switc[...]
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NOTE: The ESC Off Indicator Light and the ESC Activation/ Malfunction Indicator Light come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN. Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC system will be on, even if it was turned off previously . 23. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS[...]
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CAUTION! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “280“, pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “280”, and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off i[...]
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service, so that you can be sure that it is pr operly reset, or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer must be reset at zero. NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with the Electr onic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) in the instrument cluster , all warnings including “door” and “gate” and “Change Engine Oil” will only be d[...]
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMA TION CENTER (EVIC) The Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster . The EVIC consists of the following: • System Status • V ehicle Information W arning Message Displays • Personal Settings (Customer-Pr ogrammable Features) • Outsi[...]
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Press the DOWN button to scroll downward through the displayed menu and the related options or to de- crease the value displayed. NOTE: UP and DOWN buttons activate differ ent functions according to the following situations: • T o scroll the menu options upwards or downwards. • T o increase or decrease values during settings. NOTE: When opening[...]
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• Button V olume • Hill Start • GSI Shift Up • Daylights (D.R.L.) • Exit Menu Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu W ithout Submenu 1. Briefly press the SET ESC button to select the main menu option to set. 2. Press the UP or DOWN button (by single presses) to select the new setting. 3. Briefly press the SET ESC button to store the new se[...]
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6. Press and hold the SET ESC button to return to the main menu (short hold) or the main screen (longer hold). Change Engine Oil Indicator System Change Engine Oil Y our vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Change Engine Oil” message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds after a single chime[...]
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T rip Button The TRIP button, located on the right steering column stalk, can be used to display and to reset the previously described values. • A short button press displays the different values. • A long button press resets the system and then starts a new trip. New T rip T o reset: • Press and hold the TRIP button to reset the system manua[...]
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T rip Functions Both trip functions are resettable (reset — start of new trip). “T rip A” can be used to display the figures relating to: • T rip distance A • A verage consumption • Instant consumption A • A verage speed A • T ravel time A (driving time). “T rip B” can be used to display the figures relating to: • T rip distan[...]
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Distance T ravelled This value shows the distance covered since the last r eset. A verage Consumption This value shows the approximate average consumption since the last reset. Instant Consumption This indicates the fuel consumption. The value is con- stantly updated. The message “----” will appear on the display if the car is parked with the e[...]
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2. Briefly press the SET ESC button to go back to the menu screen or press and hold the SET ESC (approxi- mately one second) to go back to the main screen without storing settings. Speed Beep (Speed Limit) W ith this function it is possible to set the car speed limit (mph or km/h); when this limit is exceeded the driver is immediately alerted. T o [...]
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T o cancel the setting, proceed as follows: 1. Briefly press the SET ESC button. “On” will flash on the display . 2. Press the DOWN button. “Off” will flash on the display . 3. Briefly press the SET ESC button to go back to the menu screen, or pr ess and hold the SET ESC button (approximately one second) to go back to the main screen withou[...]
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Proceed as follows: 1. Briefly press the SET ESC button. The display will show the two sub-menu items “T ime” and “Mode.” 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate the two sub-menu items. 3. Select the requir ed option and then pr ess the SET ESC button. 4. When accessing the “T ime” sub-menu item, briefly press the SET ESC button and [...]
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sub-menu screen, or pr ess and hold the SET ESC button (approximately one second) to go back to the main scr een without storing the settings. Set Date This function may be used to set the date (day - month - year). T o change the date proceed as follows: 1. Briefly press the SET ESC button and “year” will flash on the display . 2. Press the UP[...]
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T o activate (On) or to deactivate (Off) the sound system info displaying proceed as follows: 1. Briefly press the SET ESC button “On” or “Off” will flash on the display (according to the previous set- ting). 2. Press the UP or DOWN button for setting. 3. Briefly press the SET ESC button to go back to the menu screen, or pr ess and hold the[...]
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T o change the setting proceed as follows: 1. Briefly press the SET ESC button “On” or “Off” will flash on the display (according to the previous set- ting). 2. Press the UP or DOWN button for setting. 3. Briefly press the SET ESC button to go back to the menu screen, or pr ess and hold the SET ESC button (approximately one second) to go ba[...]
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If the distance unit set is “km,” the fuel economy unit will be displayed in either km/l or l/100km. 1. Press the UP or DOWN button for setting. 2. Briefly press the SET ESC button to return to the sub-menu. 3. When accessing the “T emperature” submenu: briefly press the SET ESC button. Either “°F” or “°C” will appear on the displ[...]
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Buzzer V olume (Adjusting The Failure/W arning Buzzer V olume) W ith this function the volume of the buzzer accompany- ing any failure/warning indication can be adjusted to one of eight volume levels. T o adjust the volume proceed as follows: 1. Briefly press the SET ESC button. The previously set volume “level” will flash on the display . 2. P[...]
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Hill Start Assist This function is used when starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. Hill Start Assist maintains the same level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short period of time after the foot has been removed from the brake pedal. Proceed as follows to switch this function on or off: 1. Briefly press the SET ESC button. “On” or[...]
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Proceed as follows to switch this function on or off: 1. Briefly press the SET ESC button to display the three sub-menus. 2. Briefly press the SET ESC button. “On” or “Off” will flash on the display (according to previous setting). 3. Press the UP or DOWN button for setting. 4. Briefly press the SET ESC button to go back to the menu scr een[...]
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SALES CODE (RAB) RADIO Introduction The radio has been designed according to the specifica- tions of the passenger compartment, with a personalized design to match the style of the dashboard. If the radio has BLUE&ME™, refer to the appropriate “BLUE&ME™ User ’s Manual” for further information. The instructions for use are given be[...]
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W ARNING! Having the volume turned up high can cause the driver to not be able to hear important traffic sounds, i.e. sirens, horns, etc. This could cause an accident. Always adjust the volume so that you can still hear background noises. Care And Maintenance Clean the cover with a soft antistatic cloth only . Cleaning and polishing products could [...]
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• The use of original CD media is requir ed for the best quality audio production. Corr ect operation is not guaranteed when CD-R/R W media are used that were not corr ectly burned and/or with a maximum capacity above 650 Mb. • Do not use commercially available protective sheets for CDs or discs, with stabilizers, etc. as they could get stuck i[...]
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W ith Bose 威 Premium Audio system (if equipped): • T wo 165 mm diameter midwoofer speakers. • T wo 1 1 mm tweeter speakers in the front pillars. • T wo 100 mm full range speakers, one speaker in each of the rear side panels. • A subwoofer under the right front seat. • An amplifier in the trunk on the right-hand side panel. • Antenna o[...]
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BUTTON GENERAL FUNCTIONS MODE (Mute/Pause Button) V olume activation/deactivation (Mute/Pause) Short button press AUDIO Audio adjustments: low tones (BASS), high tones (TREBLE), left/right balance (BALANCE), front/rear balance (F ADER) Menu activation: short button press Adjustment type selection: pr ess or Adjustment of values: press or (Informati[...]
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BUTTON RADIO FUNCTIONS MODE Radio Station Search: • Automatic Search • Manual Search Automatic search: press buttons or (long press for fast forward) Manual search: press buttons or (long press for fast forward) 12345 Current radio station storing Long button press for memory preset 1 to 5 respectively Stored station recall Short button press f[...]
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General Information The radio offers the following functions: Radio Section • PLL tuning with FM/AM/MW frequency bands • RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data System) • Automatic/manual station tuning • FM Multipath detector • Manual storing of 25 stations (base radio) and 40 stations (if equipped with Satellite): 15 on FM band (5 on FMA, 5 on FMB, [...]
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CD/MP3 Section • MP3-Info function (ID3-T AG) • Folder selection (previous/next) • T rack selection (forward/backwar d) • Fast forward/rewind through tracks • MP3 Display function: display of folder name, ID3- T AG information, time elapsed since the start of the track, name of the file • Playing audio or data CD, CD-R and CD-R W Audio [...]
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Selecting The Radio Functions By pressing the TUNER button briefly and repeatedly , the following audio sources can be selected cyclically: • AM, FM and Satellite Bands (if equipped) Selecting The CD Function By briefly pressing the MEDIA button, the CD audio source can be selected (only if a CD is loaded). V olume Adjustment T o adjust the volum[...]
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Use the buttons or to scroll through the Menu functions. T o change the setting of the selected function, use the or buttons. The current status of the selected function appears on the display . The functions managed by the Audio Menu are: • BASS (Bass adjustment) • TREBLE (T reble adjustment) • BALANCE (right/left Balance adjustment) • F A[...]
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3. Press the button to increase the sound from the left speakers or the button to increase the sound from the right speakers. By pressing the or buttons briefly , the levels will change progressively . By pressing them down longer , the levels will change quickly . Select the value “0” to set the right and left audio outputs at the same level. [...]
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Preset/User*/Classic/Rock/Jazz Functions — If Equipped The built-in equalizer can be activated/deactivated. When the equalizer function is off, the audio settings can only be changed by adjusting the “Bass” and “T reble” settings, whereas when the function is on, the acoustic curves can be adjusted. T o deactivate the equalizer , select t[...]
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Menu MENU Button Functions Press the MENU button briefly to activate the Menu function. Use the or buttons to scroll through the menu functions. T o change the setting of the selected function, use the or buttons. The current status of the selected function appears on the display . The functions managed by the Menu are: • Speech V olume • Aux A[...]
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On V olume Limit This function makes it possible to activate/deactivate the maximum volume limit when turning the radio on. The display shows the function status: • “On volume limit: on” – when the radio is turned on the volume level will be: – If the volume level is equal to or higher than the maximum value, the radio will come on at the[...]
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Radio Off Function This function makes it possible to set the radio switching off mode by choosing between two methods. The chosen mode appears on the display: • “Radio off: 00 min” — The radio turns off in connec- tion with the ignition key; the radio is turned auto- matically off as soon as the key is turned to the STOP position. • “R[...]
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Frequency Band Selection W ith the Radio mode active, press the FM or AM tuner button briefly and repeatedly to select the desired recep- tion band. Each time the button is pressed the following bands are selected cyclically: • AM, FM or SA T (if equipped) Each band is highlighted by the corresponding wordings on the display . The radio will be t[...]
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Manual T uning This is used to manually search for stations in the preselected band. Select the desired frequency band and then pr ess briefly and r epeatedly the or button to start the sear ch in the desired direction. If the or button is pressed longer , the fast search starts and then stops when the button is released. Stereophonic Broadcasters [...]
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logos are trademarks of SiriusXM™ Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. SiriusXM™ Radio requir es a subscription, sold separately after trial subscription included with vehicle purchase. Prices and pr ogramming are provided by SiriusXM™ and are subject to change. Subscriptions governed by T erms & Conditions available at sirius.com/ service te[...]
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W rite down the Electronic Serial Number (ESN) for your receiver . T o retrieve the Electr onic Serial Number of SiriusXM™ Satellite Receiver Module tune to Channel 0. Make sure that when the order is placed, the ESN are correct. If any of the ESN numbers are not entered correctly , then the SiriusXM™ subscription will not be able to be transfe[...]
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The following are instructions for retrieving the Elec- tronic Serial Number (ESN) from FIA T 500 NAFT A model radios: T o retrieve the ESN of SIRIUS Satellite Receiver Module tune to Channel 0. Make sure that when the order is placed, the ESN are correct. If any of the ESN numbers are not entered correctly , then the SIRIUS subscription will not b[...]
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CD Loading/Ejecting T o load the CD, insert it gently into the slot to activate the motorized loading system, which will position it cor - rectly . The CD can be loaded with the radio off and the ignition key turned to ON/RUN. In this case, the radio will remain off. When the radio is turned on, the last source listened to before being switched off[...]
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Display Information When the CD player is operating, information will ap- pear on the display with the following meaning: • “T rack 5” indicates the CD track number . • “03:42” indicates the time elapsed since the start of the track (if the relevant Menu function is activated). T rack Selection Briefly press the button to play the previ[...]
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MP3 Mode In addition to playing r egular audio CDs, the radio is also enabled to play CDROMs on which compressed audio files have been recor ded in an MP3 format. T o guarantee optimal reproduction, it is advisable to use good quality CDs burned at the lowest speed possible. The files on an MP3 CD are structured in folders that create lists of all [...]
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NOTE: When the function is activated the radio may take a few seconds to start playing. While checking the disc the display will show “CD Reading.” If no MP3 files are detected, the radio will resume playing the audio session from the point where it was interrupted. Display Information ID3–T ag Information Display In addition to the informati[...]
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• If the MP3 files on a CD-ROM are structured in sub-folders their structure is compressed to a single level structure, wher e the sub-folders are taken to the level of the main folders. T roubleshooting General Sound V olume Low The Fader function should be adjusted to the values “F” (front) only to prevent the reduction in radio output powe[...]
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Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped) Refer to the appr opriate “BLUE&ME™ User ’s Manual” for further information. Personal/Portable Navigation Device (PND) — If Equipped A Personal/Portable Navigation Device (PND) is avail- able as optional equipment for this vehicle, refer to the Navigation User Guide for further[...]
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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The remote sound system controls ar e located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase[...]
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Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will “Seek” down for the next listenable station. The button located in the center of the left-hand control will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- grammed in the radio preset pushbutton. CD Pla[...]
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5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc wher e temperatures may become too high. NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective coating removed, a hair , moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have prote[...]
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Manual Heating And Air Conditioning The Manual Climate controls consist of a series of rotary dials and one inner push knob. 1. T emperatur e Control Rotate this control to regulate the temperatur e of the air inside the passenger compartment. Rotating the dial to the left into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures, while rotatin[...]
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NOTE: Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur . Ex- tended use of this mode is not recommended. The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp weather could cause windows to fog on the inside, because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Select the outside air position for maximum d[...]
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to the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield. • Defrost Air is directed through the windshield and side window demister outlets. Use this mode with maximum blower and temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting. NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in M[...]
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Operating Tips Chart 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 201[...]
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Automatic T emperature Control (A TC) — If Equipped • The Automatic T emperature Control (A TC) allows the driver to select individual comfort settings. • The system provides set-and-forget operation for op- timum comfort and convenience. • The system can be controlled manually , if desired. The A TC system automatically maintains the inter[...]
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1. AUTO T emperatur e Control (A TC) Button Controls airflow , temperature, distribution, and air recir- culation automatically . Press and release to select. Per- forming this function will cause the A TC to switch between manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to “Automatic Operation” for more information. 2. A/C Button Press and r elease to [...]
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7. Floor Mode Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demister outlets. 8. Panel Mode Air is dir ected through the outlets in the instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow . Performing this function will cause the A TC to switch into manual mode. NOTE: The cen[...]
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Automatic Operation 1. Press the AUT O button on the Automatic T emperature Control (A TC) Panel, the indicator will illuminate when on. 2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the temperatur e con- trol buttons. Once the desired temperature is dis- played, the system will achieve and automatically maintai[...]
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Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features. NOTE: Each of these featur es operates independently from each other . If any featur e is controlled manually , temperature control will continue to operate automatically . Blower Control There are 12 fixed blower speeds. Use the blower control up or down buttons to [...]
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Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. Bi-Level Air is directed thr ough the panel and floor outlets. Press and r elease the Panel mode button and Floor mode button to enter Bi-Level mode, the indicators illuminate when ON. Performing this function will c[...]
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outlets. If Economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn of f the A/C mode in the A TC display and deactivate the A/C system. NOTE: • If the system is in Mix or Defrost Mode, the A/C can be turned of f, but the A/C system shall r emain active to prevent fogging of the windows. • If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, s[...]
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Operating Tips Chart 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 209[...]
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W indow Fogging W indows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside the vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cool temperatures when it’s rainy or humid. In most cases, turning the air conditioning (pressing the A/C button) on will clear the fog. Adjust the temperatur e control, air direction, and blower speed to maintain comfort. As[...]
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V acation Storage Anytime you stor e your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air using the high blower setting. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the air conditioning sy[...]
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ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 ST ARTING PROCEDURES ............... .216 ▫ Manual T ransmission .................. .216 ▫ Normal Starting ...................... .216 ▫ Cold W eather Operation ............... .217 ▫ Extended Park Starting ................. .217 ▫ If Engine Fails T o Start ................ .218 ▫ After Starting ...[...]
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䡵 SPOR T MODE ........................ .227 䡵 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .228 ▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .228 䡵 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .230 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........... .230 ▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) .............. .230 ▫ T raction Control System (TCS) ........... .231 ▫ Hil[...]
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▫ T ire Spinning ....................... .251 ▫ T read W ear Indicators ................. .252 ▫ Life Of T ire ........................ .252 ▫ Replacement T ires .................... .253 䡵 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) ...... .255 䡵 TIRE ROT A TION RECOMMENDA TIONS .... .255 䡵 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) .................[...]
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ST ARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. W ARNING! • 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 se[...]
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Cold Weather Operation T o prevent possible engine damage while starting at low temperatures, this vehicle will inhibit engine cranking when the ambient temperatur e is less than –22° F (–30° C) and the oil temperature sensor reading indicates an engine block heater has not been used. An externally- powered electric engine block heater is ava[...]
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If Engine Fails T o Start W ARNING! Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury . CAUTION! • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and [...]
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION Five-Speed Manual T ransmission W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking brake fully applied. The parking brake should al- ways be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle, especially on an incline. Fully press the clutch pedal befor e you shift gears. As you r[...]
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Use each gear in numerical order; do not skip a gear . Be sure the transmission is in first gear , not thir d, when starting from a standing position. Damage to the clutch can result from starting in third gear . For most city driving, you will find it easier to use only the lower gears. For steady highway driving with light accelerations, fifth ge[...]
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Downshifting Proper downshifting will improve fuel economy and prolong engine life. CAUTION! If you skip more than one gear while downshifting or downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could damage the engine, transmission, or clutch. T o maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift down to second or first gear when descending a steep gr[...]
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T raction When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface. This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability . T o reduce this possibility , the following precautions should be observed: 1. Slow down during rainstorms or when the[...]
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Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water , consider the following Caution and W arning before doing so. CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it. Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicl[...]
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W ARNING! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- cle’ s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through standing water . • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- cle’ s braking capabilities, which increases stopping distances. Therefore, after driving through stand- ing water , drive slowly and[...]
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If the Steering icon is displayed and the “POWER STEER- ING SYSTEM OVER TEMP” message is displayed on the EVIC screen, they indicate that extreme steering maneu- vers may have occurr ed which caused an over temperature condition in the power steering system. Once driving conditions are safe, pull over and let the vehicle idle for a few moments [...]
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The parking brake lever is located in the center console. T o apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible. T o release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly , press the center button, then lower the lever completely . When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) position, the Brake [...]
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W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children), and do not leave the ignition in the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) position. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do so can lead to [...]
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1. T o activate the Sport mode, press the SPOR T button. Once activated, a SPORT message will be displayed in the instrument cluster . 2. Momentarily release the accelerator pedal. 3. Press the accelerator pedal again to activate. BRAKE SYSTEM In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for example; r epeated brake applications with the engin[...]
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The system’s pump motor runs during an ABS stop to provide regulated hydraulic pressure. The pump motor makes a low humming noise during operation, which is normal. The ABS includes an amber ABS W arning Light. When the light is illuminated, the ABS is not functioning. The system reverts to standard non-anti-lock brakes. T urning the ignition Off[...]
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When you are in a severe braking condition involving the use of the ABS, you will experience some pedal drop as the vehicle comes to a stop. This is the result of the system reverting to the base brake system. Engagement of the ABS may be accompanied by a pulsing sensation. Y ou may also hear a clicking noise. These occurrences ar e normal and indi[...]
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benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- ing pressure during the stopping sequence (do not “pump” the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desir ed. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated. W ARNING! • The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics fro[...]
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period of time after the driver takes his foot off the brake pedal. If the driver does not apply the thr ottle during this short period of time, the system will release brake pressur e and the vehicle will roll down the hill. The system will release brake pressur e in proportion to the amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in the[...]
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) This system enhances dir ectional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor- rects for oversteering or understeering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteering or understeering condi- tion. Engine power may also be [...]
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W ARNING! The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. ESC cannot prevent all accidents, in- cluding those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also can[...]
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W ARNING! When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality of ESC (except for the limited slip feature described in the TCS section) has been disabled and the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will be illuminated. When in “Par- tial Off” mode, the engine power reduction of TCS is disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ECS [...]
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driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized studio as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected. The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light (located in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The ESC Activa[...]
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TIRE SAFETY INFORMA TION Tire Markings NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European-Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards. T ires designed to this standard have[...]
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T ires designed to this standard have the letter “T” or “S”molded into the sidewall pr eceding the size desig- nation. Example: T145/80D18 103M. • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards and it begins with the tir e diameter molded into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 L T . T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designat[...]
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EXAMPLE: 15 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions — The maximum speed corresponding to [...]
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Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, however , the date code may only be on one side. T ires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle.[...]
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Tire T erminology And Definitions T erm Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door . Cold T ire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressur e after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sittin[...]
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Tire Loading And Tire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: The pr oper cold tire inflation pr essure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar . T ire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry T ire Placard Lo[...]
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3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressur es for the front, rear , and spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Y ou will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tir[...]
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4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity . For example, if “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs [295 kg]). [...]
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W ARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. TIRES — GENERAL INFORMA TION Tire Pressure Proper tire inflation pressur e is essential to the safe and satisfactory o[...]
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W ARNING! (Continued) • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. • Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- mended cold tire inflation pressure. Economy Improper inflation pressur es can cause uneven wear pat- terns to develop across the tir e tr ead. These a[...]
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Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always cold tire inflation pressur e. Cold tir e inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least thr ee hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a thr ee hour period. The cold tire inflation pressur e must not exceed the maximum inflation [...]
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W ARNING! High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail. Y ou could have a serious collision. Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h). Radial Ply Tires W ARNING! Combining radial ply tires with other types of [...]
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If you need snow tires, select tir es equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tir es. Use snow tir es only in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at susta[...]
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If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip- ment tire and wheel as a spar e, a non-matching tempo- rary emergency use spare may be equipped with your vehicle. T emporary use spar es are engineer ed to be used only with your vehicle. Y our vehicle may be equipped with one of the following types of non-matching tempo- rary use spares; com[...]
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T read Wear Indicators T read wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced. These indicators ar e molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire shoul[...]
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W ARNING! T ires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure. Y ou could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Prote[...]
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W ARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus- pension dimensions and performance characteris- tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict- able handling and stress to steeri[...]
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TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) Due to limited clearance, tire chains or traction devices are not recommended. CAUTION! Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are used. TIRE ROT A TION RECOMMENDA TIONS The tires on the fr ont and rear of your vehicle operate at differ ent loads and perform differ ent steering, driving, and braking functions[...]
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The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern does not apply to some directional tires that must not be reversed. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) The T ire Pr essure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tir e pr essure based on the vehicle r ecom- mended cold ti[...]
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The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressur e falls below the low pressure warning limit for any reason, including low temperature effects, or natural pressure loss through the tire. The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressur e as long as the condition exists, and will not turn off until the tire pr e[...]
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CAUTION! • The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warnings have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system op- eration or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause[...]
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• Seasonal temperature changes will af fect tire pressure, and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pr essure in the tire. Base System This is the TPMS warning indicator located in the instrument cluster . The TPMS uses wir eless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressur e lev- els. Sensors, mounted to each whe[...]
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Check TPMS W arnings The T ire Pr essure Monitoring T elltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system fault is detected, and the “T ire Pressur e Monitoring Unavailable” text message will display . If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists. The T ire Pre[...]
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3. However , after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min- utes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the T ire Pressure Monitoring T elltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid and the ⬙ Ti re Pressur e Monitoring Unavailable ⬙ message will be displayed. 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will sound and the T ir[...]
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General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The tire pressure sensors are c[...]
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Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline r eferred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are spe- cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- prove air quality . The manufactur er supports the use of reformulated gaso- lines. Properly blended ref[...]
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If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: • operate in a lean mode • OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on • poor engine performance • poor cold start and cold drivability • increased risk for fuel system component corrosion T o fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertentl[...]
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Materials Added T o Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is requir ed to contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional detergents or other additives is not needed under normal conditions and they would result in additional cost. Therefor e, you should not have to add anything to the fuel. Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these[...]
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Carbon Monoxide Warnings W ARNING! Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly . Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicl[...]
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CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impu- rities into the fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting aftermarket cap can cause the “Malfunction Indi- cator Light (MIL)” to illuminate, due to fuel vapors escaping from the system. • T o[...]
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W ARNING! (Continued) • Never add fuel when the engine is running. It may cause the MIL to turn on and could cause a fire. • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle. Y ou could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground while filling. NOTE: • When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or [...]
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RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) T owing This V ehicle Behind Another V ehicle T owing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual T ransmission Flat T ow NONE T ransmission in NEUTRAL Dolly T ow Front OK Rear NOT ALLOWED On T railer ALL OK NOTE: V ehicles equipped with manual transmissions may be recr eationally towed (flat towed) at any l[...]
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WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 HAZARD W ARNING FLASHERS .......... .272 䡵 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEA TS ........... .272 䡵 TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED ............ .273 ▫ TIREFIT Storage ..................... .274 ▫ TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation .... .274 ▫ TIREFIT Usage Precautions .............. .275 ▫ Sealing A T ire W i[...]
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HAZARD W ARNING FLASHERS The Hazard W arning flasher switch is located on the instrument panel below the radio. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard W arning flashers. When the switch is activated, all direc- tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency . Press the switch a second time to turn off the Hazard [...]
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CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the instrument cluster will sound a chime. When safe, pull over and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle. T urn off the air conditioning and wait until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the H (red[...]
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TIREFIT Storage The TIREFIT kit is located under the front driver’s seat. TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation 1. Sealant Bottle 2. Deflation Button 3. Pressur e Gauge TIREFIT Kit Location TIREFIT Components 274 WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES[...]
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4. Power Button 5. Mode Select Knob 6. Sealant Hose (Clear) 7. Air Pump Hose (Black) 8. Power Plug TIREFIT Usage Precautions • Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the sys- tem. Refer to “Sealing a T ire with TIREFIT” section (F) ?[...]
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W ARNING! • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the TIREFIT kit. • Do not use TIREFIT or drive the vehicle under the following circumstances: – If the puncture in the tire tread is approximately 1/4 in. (6 mm) or larger . – If t[...]
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W ARNING! (Continued) • TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex. In case of an allergic reaction or rash, consult a physician immediately . Keep TIREFIT out of reach of children. If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with plenty of water and drink plenty of water . Do not induce vomiting! Consult a physician immediately . Sealing A Tire With TIRE[...]
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(B) Setting Up T o Use TIREFIT : 1. T urn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Sealant Mode position. 2. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) and then remove the cap from the fitting at the end of the hose. 3. Place the TIREFIT kit flat on the ground next to the deflated tire. 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the fitting at the end of the Sea[...]
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If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – 10 seconds through the Sealant Hose (6): 1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn Off the TIREFIT kit. Disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the valve stem. Make sure the valve stem is free of debris. Reconnect the Sealant Hose (6) to the valve stem. Check that the Mode Select Knob (5) is in the S[...]
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If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes: • The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further . Call for assistance. NOTE: If the tire becomes over-inflated, press the Defla- tion Button to reduce the tire pr essure to the recom- mended inflation pressure before continuing. If t[...]
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(D) Drive V ehicle: Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure distribution of the TIREFIT Sealant within the tir e. Do not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h). W ARNING! TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair . Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using TIREFIT . [...]
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If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 bar) or higher: 1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn on TIREFIT and inflate the tire to the pr essure indicated on the tire and loading information label on the driver -side door opening. NOTE: If the tire becomes over-inflated, press the Defla- tion Button to reduce the tire pr essure to the recom- mended infla[...]
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5. Position the new Sealant Bottle (1) in the housing so that the Sealant Hose (6) aligns with the hose slot in the front of the housing. Press the bottle into the housing. An audible click will be heard indicating the bottle is locked into place. 6. V erify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) and r eturn the[...]
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W ARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only . The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only . A void ice or slippery areas. Jack Location The jack and jack wrench tool ar e stowed in a bag under the front driver ’s sea[...]
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W ARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. 2. T urn on the Hazard W arning flashers. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Place the shift lever in REVERSE. 5. T urn Off the ignition. Block both the [...]
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Jacking Instructions W ARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle. • T urn on the Hazard W arning flashers. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to b[...]
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CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. 1. Remove the scissors jack and tool bag fr om under the driver’s seat. 2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel bolts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. NOTE: There[...]
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Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged. 3. T urn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be changed. Rear Jacking Location Jack[...]
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W ARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 4. Using the swivel wrench, raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough cl[...]
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7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left. 8. Finish tightening the bolts. Push down on the wrench while tightening the wheel bolts. Alternate bolts until each bolt has been tightened twice. The correct wheel bolt torque is 63 ft lbs (85 N·m) for steel wheels and 75 ft lbs (100 N·m) for aluminum wheels. If you doubt that you have[...]
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CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 V olts or damage to the battery , starter motor , alternator or electrical system may occur . Preparations For Jump-Start The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of the engine compartment. 1 — Positive Battery (+) [...]
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W ARNING! • T ake care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. Y ou can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. Y ou could be seriously injured. • Batteries contain su[...]
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Jump-Starting Procedure W ARNING! Failure to follow this procedure could result in per- sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex- plosion. CAUTION! Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle. 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the pos[...]
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5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery , let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the dischar ged battery . Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: 6. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the engine ground (-) of the vehicle with the disc[...]
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CAUTION! Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- gine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of clutch or transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck v[...]
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W ARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi- cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- ping when you are stuck and do not[...]
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Proper towing or lifting equipment is requir ed to pr event damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- ment manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory . Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or associated[...]
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MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 ENGINE COMP ARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO . . . .301 䡵 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .302 䡵 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS ......................... .302 䡵 REPLACEMENT P ARTS ................. .304 䡵 DEALER SER VICE ..................... .304 䡵 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ........... .305[...]
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▫ Appearance Care And Protection Fr om Corrosion .......................... .327 䡵 FUSES ............................. .333 ▫ Interior Fuses ....................... .333 ▫ Underhood Fuses ..................... .335 䡵 VEHICLE STORAGE ................... .338 䡵 REPLACEMENT BULBS ................ .339 䡵 BULB REPLACEMENT .................[...]
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ENGINE COMP ARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Battery 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 6 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 4 — Front Distribution Unit (Fuses) 7 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 301[...]
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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Y our vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems are operating properly , your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy , as well[...]
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Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is ready for testing. Normally , the OBD II system will be ready . The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery r eplace- ment. If the OBD II system should be determined n[...]
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you may need to do nothing mor e than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to update. A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready . Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should ha[...]
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W ARNING! Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance servic[...]
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Engine Oil Checking Oil Level T o assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level before starting the engine af[...]
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Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection for tur- bocharged engines under all types of operating condi- tions, the manufacturer recommends synthetic engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requir ements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-10896. American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol This sy[...]
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Materials Added T o Engine Oil Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak detection dyes, to the engine oil. Engine oil is an engi- neered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives. Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehi[...]
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W ARNING! (Continued) for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner , hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury . Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of r eplacement engine air cleaner filters varie[...]
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W ARNING! (Continued) • The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should not be disconnected and should only be replaced with a battery of the same type (vented). CAUTION! • It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative [...]
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W ARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to W arranty Information Book, located on t[...]
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The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet on the lower right of center console. Perform the following procedur e to replace the filter: 1. Remove the T20 T orx screw that secures the passenger side console closeout cover . 2. Pull the console closeout cover rearwar d to disengage the front retaining tab and remove the cover . Console Clo[...]
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3. Remove the two 5.5mm screws (1 and 2) that secure the particulate air filter cover to the HV AC housing. 4. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out of the housing. T ake note of the air filter position indicators. 5. Install the A/C air filter with the air filter position indicators pointing in the same direction as removal. A/C Air[...]
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CAUTION! The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter . Failure to properly install the filter will result in the need to replace it more often. 6. Install the passenger side console closeout. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Body Lubrication Locks and a[...]
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Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield. A void using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gaso[...]
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3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper blade holder . 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly pr ess the wiper blade until it snaps into place. 5. Lower the wiper blade and snap the pivot cap into place. Adding Washer F[...]
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W ARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. Exhaust System The best pr otection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a pr operly maintained engine exhaust system. If you notice a change in the s[...]
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CAUTION! • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- leaded fuel only . Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control device and may seriously reduce engine perfor- mance and cause serious damage to the engine. • Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper ope[...]
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T o minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage: • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. • Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or r emoved, such as when diagnost[...]
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accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty , clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser . Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner . Follow with a thor[...]
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CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator . • This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antif[...]
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Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- cording to the temperatures occurring in the area wher e the vehicle is operated. NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recommended and can result in cooling system damage. Drain, flush, and refill as soon as possibl[...]
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Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is a regulated substance requiring pr oper disposal. Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community . T o prevent ingestion by ani- mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based engine coolant in open containers or all[...]
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If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. • Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle. • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti- freeze) needs to be added, the c[...]
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W ARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear , and possible brake damage. Riding the brakes may also reduce braking capacity in an emergency . Brake Master Cylinder The fluid level in[...]
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W ARNING! • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Y our V ehicle” for further information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid can severely damage your brake system and/or impair its performance. The proper type of brake fluid for your vehicle is also identified[...]
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CAUTION! Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall clutch system performance. Improper brake fluids may dam- age the clutch system resulting in loss of clutch func- tion and the ability to shift the transmission. Manual T ransmission Lubricant Selection Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants[...]
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hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse ef fect on paint, metal trim, and under- body protection. The following maintenance r ecommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle. What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of pain[...]
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CAUTION! • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder that will scratch metal and painted surfaces. • Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose of[...]
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Wheel And Wheel T rim Care • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. • T o remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOP AR 威 Wheel Cleaner . CAUTION! Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. [...]
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Interior Care Use MOP AR 威 T otal Clean to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. Use MOP AR 威 T otal Clean to clean vinyl upholstery . MOP AR 威 T otal Clean is specifically recommended for leather upholstery . Y our leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an abra[...]
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Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOP AR 威 Glass Cleaner , or any commer cial household-type glass cleaner . Never use an abrasive type cleaner . Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win- dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do not us[...]
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Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water . Do not remove the belts from the car to wash them. Dry with a soft cloth. Replace the belts if they appe[...]
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Cavity V ehicle Fuse Number Mini Fuse Description 1 F12 7.5 Amp Brown Right Low Beam 2 F32 5 Amp Ta n Front and Rear Ceiling Lights T runk and Door Courtesy Lights 3 F53 5 Amp Ta n Instrument Panel Node 4 F38 20 Amp Y ellow Central Door Locking 5 F36 10 Amp Red Diagnostic Socket, Car Radio, Climate Control System Cavity V ehicle Fuse Number Mini Fu[...]
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Cavity V ehicle Fuse Number Mini Fuse Description 1 1 F37 5 Amp Ta n Stop Light Switch, Instrument Panel Node 12 F49 5 Amp Ta n Exterior Mirror , GPS, Electric Mir- ror , Parking Sensor 13 F31 5 Amp Ta n Ignition, Climate Control 14 F47 20 Amp Y ellow Driver Power W indow Underhood Fuses The Front Distribution Unit is located on the right side of t[...]
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The ID number of the electrical component correspond- ing to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover . Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description F01 60 Amp Blue Body Controller F02 20 Amp Y ellow Audio Amplifier F03 20 Amp Y ellow Ignition Switch F04 40 Amp Orange Anti-Lock Brake Pump F05 70 Amp Ta n Electric Power Steering F06 20 Amp Y ellow [...]
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Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description F14 5 Amp Ta n High beam (Shutter) F15 15 Amp Blue Cigar Lighter F16 7.5 Amp Brown T ransmission F17 25 Amp White Powertrain (Multi- air – If Equipped) F17 15 Amp Blue Powertrain F18 15 Amp Blue Powertrain F18 5 Amp Ta n Powertrain (Multi- air – If Equipped) Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description F19 7.5 A[...]
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Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description F84 10 Amp Red T ransmission F85 15 Amp Blue Rear Defroster , Heated Mirrors F87 5 Amp Ta n Lights F90 5 Amp Ta n Heated Mirrors VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days, you may want to take these steps to pr otect your battery . • Disconnect the negative cable from the [...]
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REPLACEMENT BULBS Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Overhead Lamp C5W Courtesy Lamp W5W Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Front Low and High Beam Headlamp HIR2 Front Parking/Daytime Running Lamps W21/5W Front Fog Lamps H1 1 Front Side Marker Lamps W3W Front T urn Signal Lamps WY21W Bulb Number Side Direction Lamps W5W Rear T urn Signal Lamps PY21W Rear Side Mark[...]
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BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamps 1. Remove the plastic cap from the back of the headlamp housing. 2. Rotate the bulb counter-clockwise. 3. Remove the bulb and replace as needed. 4. Install the bulb and rotate clockwise to lock in place. 5. Reinstall the plastic cap. Front T urn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running Lamps 1. T urn the steering wheel complet[...]
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6. Install the bulb into socket, and r otate bulb/socket clockwise into lamp locking it in place. 7. Reinstall the plastic cap. Front Fog Lamps T o replace the front fog lights, see your authorized studio. Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps 1. Remove portion of the wheel liner to allow hand access to side marker lamp. 2. Rotate the bulb socket counterclo[...]
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4. Remove the tail, stop, or turn signal bulbs by pushing them slightly and turning counter-clockwise. 5. Remove the backup lamp bulb by pulling straight out. 6. Replace lamps as requir ed and reinstall lamp. Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) 1. Remove the two guard caps and the two fastening screws. 2. Remove the center high mounted stop lamp [...]
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FLUID CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 10.5 Gallons 40 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 1.4 Liter T urbo Engine 4 Quarts 3.8 Liters Cooling System 1.4 Liter T urbo Engine (MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Y ear/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 4.6 Quarts 4.4 Liters 7 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 343[...]
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Y ear/150,000 Mile Formula OA T (Organic Additive T echnology) or equivalent meeting the requir ements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W -40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, mee[...]
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Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Manual T ransmission MOP AR 威 C635 DDCT/MTX T ransmission Fluid Brake Master Cylinder MOP AR 威 DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids or equivalent. 7 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 345[...]
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ............ .348 ▫ Maintenance Chart .................... .350 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S[...]
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Y our vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser- vice is required for your vehicl[...]
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Required Maintenance Intervals . Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required maintenance. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu- lar wear , even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on. • [...]
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Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 1 10,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 Or Y ears: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 Or Kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 1 12,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,000 224,000 240,000 Additional [...]
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 1 10,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 Or Y ears: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 Or Kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 1 12,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,000 224,000 240,000 Clean and lube sun roof track[...]
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W ARNING! • Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic. • Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve- hicle could result in a com[...]
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBT AINING SER VICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ...................... .354 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ............ .354 ▫ Prepar e A List ....................... .354 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............ .354 䡵 IF YOU NEED ASSIST ANCE ............. .354 ▫ FIA T Customer Center[...]
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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBT AINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you ar e having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. T ake your warranty folder . All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty . Discuss additional charges with the service manager . Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s [...]
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facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensur e the vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner . This is why you should always talk to an authorized studio service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the gene[...]
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Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs r elay service offer ed by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 71 1 and for V oice callers, dial 1 800 855-051 1 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator . Service Contract Y ou may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to help [...]
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W ARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi- tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi- cals known to the State of [...]
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In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer Service Department imme- diately . Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should contact T rans- port Canada, Motor V ehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www .tc.gc.ca/ road[...]
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Owner’s Manuals These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac- quaint you with specific FIA T Group Automobiles ve- hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance procedur es as well as specifications, capa- bilities and safety tips. • Call toll free at: 1–800?[...]
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significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- teristics and climate. T raction Grades The T raction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement, as measured under contr olled conditions on specified gove[...]
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W ARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- ing, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE 361[...]
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ........... .321 Adding Fuel ............................ .266 Adding W asher Fluid ..................... .316 Additives, Fuel .......................... .265 Airbag .................................. 3 7 Airbag Deployment ........................ 4 9 Airbag Light ............................. 4 4 Airbag Maintenan[...]
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Brake, Parking .......................... .225 Brakes ................................ .324 Brake System ........................... .228 Anti-Lock (ABS) ...................... .228 Master Cylinder ....................... .325 Parking ............................. .225 W arning Light ........................ .147 Bulb Replacement ..................[...]
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Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................... .343 Cooling System .......................... .319 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. .321 Coolant Level ........................ .319 Disposal of Used Coolant ................ .323 Drain, Flush, and Refill ................. .320 Inspection ........................... .323 Points to Remember ....[...]
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Jacking ............................. .283 Jump Starting ........................ .290 T owing ............................. .296 Emission Control System Maintenance ......... .302 Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .308 Break-In Recommendations ................ 7 4 Checking Oil Level .................... .306 Compartment ...............[...]
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Fluid Leaks .............................. 7 9 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... .344 Fog Lights .............................. 1 1 1 Freeing A Stuck V ehicle .................... .294 Fuel .................................. .262 Adding ............................. .266 Additives ........................... .265 Capacity ............[...]
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Headlights ............................. .106 Cleaning ............................ .331 High Beam .......................... .141 Switch ............................. .107 Heated Mirrors ............................ 9 0 Heated Seats ............................ .102 Heater ................................ .198 Hill Start Assist ...................[...]
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Latches ................................. 7 9 Hood .............................. .104 Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .262 Leaks, Fluid .............................. 7 9 Life of T ires ............................ .252 Liftgate (Sedan) ........................... 2 2 Light Bulbs .............................. 7 9 Lights ...............[...]
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Lubrication, Body ........................ .314 Maintenance Free Battery ................... .309 Maintenance, General ..................... .305 Maintenance Procedures ................... .305 Maintenance Schedule ..................... .348 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ...... .146 Manual, Service ......................... .358 Manual[...]
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Recommendation ...................... .307 V iscosity ............................ .307 Oil Filter , Selection ....................... .308 Onboard Diagnostic System ................. .302 Operating Precautions ..................... .302 Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............. 5 Overheating, Engine ...................... .272 Owner’s Man[...]
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Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ .195 Replacement Bulbs ....................... .339 Replacement Keys ......................... 1 4 Replacement Parts ........................ .304 Replacement T ires ........................ .253 Reporting Safety Defects ................... .357 Restraints, Child ........................... 5 3 Rotation[...]
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Shoulder Belts ............................ 2 7 Side Airbag .............................. 4 6 Signals, T urn ............................. 7 9 Snow Chains (T ire Chains) .................. .255 Snow T ires ............................. .249 Specifications O i l ................................ .307 Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................ 1[...]
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General Information .................... .246 High Speed .......................... .248 Inflation Pressures ..................... .247 Jacking ............................. .283 Life of T ires .......................... .252 Load Capacity ........................ .242 Pressur e Monitor System (TPMS) .......... .256 Pressur e W arning Light .......[...]
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Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .262 Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................ 3 2 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............. 7 V ehicle Loading ......................... .243 V ehicle Modifications/Alterations ............... 8 V ehicle Storage ........................... 2 1 1 W ait to Start Light ........................[...]
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INST ALLA TION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations ar e incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to pr ovide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained person- nel. The following must be observed during installation. The positive powe[...]
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