To clean, use a terry cloth fabric dampened with water. Wipe droplets left behind with a clean dry cloth.
Commercial glass cleaners may be used, if necessary, after cleaning the interior glass with plain water.
Caution
To prevent scratching, never use abrasive cleaners on automotive glass. Abrasive cleaners or aggressive cleaning may damage the rear window defogger.
Cleaning the windshield with water during the first three to six months of ownership will reduce tendency to fog.
Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with just water and mild soap.
Coated Moldings
Coated moldings should be cleaned.
Interior Care
Fabric/Carpet/SuedeTraction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
The StabiliTrak or Traction Control
System (TCS) indicator/warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started.
If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off.
If the light is on and not flashing, ...
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
This vehicle has an HSA feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped
on a grade sufficient enough to activate HSA.
This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling, either forward
or rearward, during vehicle drive off. After the driver completely stops and holds
the ve ...
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Caution
Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components
to not work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your dealer
before adding electrical equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even i ...