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Table of Contents
A few Words about Safety
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Table of Contents
9
Your Vehicle at a Glance
10
Driver and Passenger Safety
13
Important Safety Precautions
14
Your Vehicle's Safety Features
15
Protecting Adults and Teens
19
Close and Lock the Doors
19
Adjust the Front Seats
21
Adjust the Seat-Backs
22
Adjust the Head Restraints
22
Fasten and Position the Seat Belts
23
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
25
Advice for Pregnant Women
25
Additional Safety Precautions
26
Additional Information about Your Seat Belts
27
Seat Belt System Components
27
Lap/Shoulder Belt
28
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
29
Seat Belt E-Pretensioners
30
Seat Belt Maintenance
31
Additional Information about Your Airbags
32
Airbag System Components
32
How Your Front Airbags Work
34
How Your Side Airbags Work
38
How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
39
How the SRS Indicator Works
40
Indicator Works
41
How the Passenger Airbag off Indicator Works
41
Airbag Service
42
Additional Safety Precautions
43
Protecting Children
44
All Children Must be Restrained
44
Protecting Children General Guidelines
44
Back Seat
45
The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks
45
General Guidelines
45
If You Must Drive with Several Children
47
If a Child Requires Close Attention
47
Additional Safety Precautions
47
Protecting Infants and Small Children
49
Protecting Infants
49
Protecting Small Children
50
Selecting a Child Seat
51
Installing a Child Seat
52
With LATCH
53
With a Lap/Shoulder Belt
55
With a Tether
57
Protecting Larger Children
58
Checking Seat Belt Fit
58
Using a Booster Seat
59
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front
60
Additional Safety Precautions
61
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
62
Safety Labels
63
Instruments and Controls
65
Control Locations
66
Instrument Panel
67
The Multi-Information Display, and
68
Instrument Panel Indicators
68
Gauges
76
Temperature Gauge
76
Fuel Gauge
76
Multi-Information Display
77
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
142
Windshield Wipers and Washers
143
Turn Signals and Headlights
146
Fog Lights
148
Daytime Running Lights
148
Automatic Lighting off Feature
149
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
150
Hazard Warning Button
152
Instrument Panel Brightness
152
Rear Window Defogger
153
Steering Wheel Adjustments
154
Keys and Locks
156
Immobilizer System
156
Ignition Switch
158
Door Locks
159
Trunk
160
Emergency Trunk Opener
161
Childproof Door Locks
161
Seats
162
Mirrors
167
Driving Position Memory System
170
Keyless Access System
173
Front Seat Heaters
188
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation
189
Rear Seat Heaters (Canadian Models)
191
Power Windows
192
Moonroof
195
Parking Brake
197
Interior Convenience Items
198
Glove Box
199
Beverage Holders
200
Console Compartment
201
Sun Visors
202
Vanity Mirror
202
Accessory Power Sockets
203
Front Door Pockets
204
Power Rear Sunshade
204
Integrated Sunshades
205
Interior Lights
206
Features
209
Climate Control System
210
Climate Control Sensors
218
Audio System
219
Playing the AM/FM Radio
220
AM/FM Radio Frequencies
230
AM/FM Radio Reception
230
Adjusting the Sound
232
Playing the XM Radio
235
Playing Discs
242
Playing an Ipod
253
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device
262
Playing Bluetooth Audio
271
Disc Changer Error Messages
277
Ipod Error Messages
278
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages
279
Error Message
279
Protecting Your Discs
280
Auxiliary Input Jack
283
Remote Audio Controls
284
Radio Theft Protection
286
Compass System
287
Voice Control Basics
310
Setting the Clock
319
Security System
321
Cruise Control
322
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
325
Homelink Universal Transceiver
340
Acuralink
343
Bluetooth Handsfreelink
360
Backup Sensor System
383
Before Driving
387
Break-In Period
388
Fuel Recommendation
388
Service Station Procedures
389
Refueling
389
Tighten Fuel Cap Message
391
Opening and Closing the Hood
391
Oil Check
393
Engine Coolant Check
393
Fuel Economy
394
Accessories and Modifications
397
Carrying Cargo
399
Driving
405
Preparing to Drive
406
Starting the Engine
407
Check Starting System Message
408
Automatic Transmission
409
Driving with the Paddle Shifters
413
D-Paddle Shift Mode
413
Sequential Shift Mode
415
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
418
(SH-AWD ) System
418
Parking
420
Braking System
421
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
422
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS )
424
Tm Tm
424
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
435
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), Aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
441
Towing a Trailer
443
Towing Your Vehicle
448
Maintenance
449
Maintenance Safety
450
Maintenance Minder
451
Check Them
458
Fluid Locations
461
Engine Compartment Covers
462
Adding Engine Oil
464
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
465
Engine Coolant
467
Windshield Washers
469
Automatic Transmission Fluid
470
Brake Fluid
472
Power Steering Fluid
473
Timing Belt
473
Lights
474
Dust and Pollen Filter
482
Cleaning the Seat Belts
482
Floor Mats
483
Wiper Blades
484
Exterior Care
486
Wheels
486
Tires
487
Checking the Battery
496
Vehicle Storage
499
Interior Care
500
Taking Care of the Unexpected
501
Compact Spare Tire
502
Changing a Flat Tire
503
If the Engine Won't Start
507
Jump Starting
508
If the Engine Overheats
511
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
514
Charging System Indicator
514
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
515
Brake System Indicator
516
Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually
517
Fuses
518
Fuse Locations
524
Emergency Towing
527
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
527
Technical Information
529
Identification Numbers
530
Specifications
532
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
534
Treadwear
534
Traction
534
Temperature
535
Tire Labeling
536
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation
538
Emissions Controls
540
The Clean Air Act
540
Crankcase Emissions Control System
540
Evaporative Emissions Control System
540
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery
540
Exhaust Emissions Controls
541
PGM-FI System
541
Ignition Timing Control System
541
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
541
Three Way Catalytic Converter
541
Replacement Parts
541
Three Way Catalytic Converters
542
Emissions Testing
543
Client Service Information
546
Warranty Coverages
547
Reporting Safety Defects
548
Authorized Manuals
549
Index
551
Service Information Summary
562
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Brand
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Model
2012 RL
Category
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Language
English
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