Introduction
Data Privacy
At a Glance
Child Safety
Seatbelts
Supplementary Restraints System
Keys and Remote Controls
MyKey™ (If Equipped)
Doors and Locks
Liftgate (If Equipped)
Steering Wheel
Wipers and Washers
Lighting
- General Information
- Lighting Control
- Autolamps
- Instrument Lighting Dimmer
- Headlamp Exit Delay
- Daytime Running Lamps (If Equipped)
- Automatic High Beam Control (If Equipped)
- Front Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
- Rear Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
- Headlamp Leveling (If Equipped)
- Direction Indicators
- Interior Lamps
- Ambient Lighting
Windows and Mirrors
Instrument Cluster
Information Displays
Climate Control
Seats
Auxiliary Power Points
Storage Compartments
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Fuel and Refueling
Engine Emission Control
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
Traction Control (If Equipped)
Stability Control (If Equipped)
Terrain Control (If Equipped)
Hill Descent Control (If Equipped)
Parking Aids (If Equipped)
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Driving Aids
Towing
Driving Hints
Roadside Emergencies
Maintenance
- General Information
- Opening and Closing the Hood
- Under Hood Overview - 2.0L Diesel
- Under Hood Overview - 2.2L Diesel
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L Diesel
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.2L Diesel
- Engine Oil Check
- Changing the Engine Air Filter
- Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 2.0L Diesel
- Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 2.2L Diesel, B20
- Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 2.2L Diesel
- Engine Coolant Check
- Brake Fluid Check
- Power Steering Fluid Check
- Charging the 12V Battery
- Changing the 12V Battery
- Washer Fluid Check
- Checking the Wiper Blades
- Changing the Wiper Blades
- Removing a Headlamp
- Changing a Bulb
Vehicle Care
Wheels and Tires
Capacities and Specifications
- Engine Specifications - 2.0L Diesel, 180 PS
- Engine Specifications - 2.0L Diesel, 213 PS
- Engine Specifications - 2.2L Diesel
- Vehicle Performance Specifications
- Vehicle Dimensions
- Vehicle Identification Plate
- Vehicle Identification Number
- Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L Diesel
- Capacities and Specifications - 2.2L Diesel
- Bulb Specification Chart
Audio System
SYNC™ 3 (If Equipped)
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Using Traction Control
Traction control forms part of the stability control system.
Note:
The system automatically turns on every time you switch the ignition on.
Note:
Switching off the stability control will turn off the system.
In certain situations (e.g. stuck in snow or mud), turning the system off may be beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin with full engine power.
Traction control is an enhanced feature of stability control system and automatically detects the wheel spin when you accelerate. If this situation occurs, the system applies your vehicle brakes at individual wheels and if necessary, reduces engine power.
Note:
Shifting to 4x4 Low deactivates engine traction control but brake traction control remains active.
To switch off the traction control, See
Using Stability Control.