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Traction Assist System (TAS)

(Rear-wheel drive only)

The Traction Assist System (standard on

rear-wheel drive vehicles) limits wheel-

spin. TAS operates only when it senses

that one or both rear wheels are begin-

ning to lose traction. When this hap-

pens, engine power is reduced to limit

wheelspin and the LOW TRAC light

comes on. You may also hear or feel the

system working. TAS is automatically

enabled whenever you start the vehicle.

You can disable it by pressing the TAS

ON/OFF button located near the shift

lever or on the instrument panel. When

disabled, the TRAC OFF light comes on.

Enable the system by pressing the TAS

ON/OFF button again and the TRAC

OFF light will go out.

See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

Luggage Carrier (if equipped)

The luggage carrier has side rails

attached to the roof and allows you to

carry luggage on top of your vehicle.

Some vehicles are equipped with sliding

cross rails and tie-down spots to secure

cargo. To slide the cross rails to the

desired position, lift the lever on each

side of the cross rail and slide it into

position. Secure the cross rail by press-

ing the levers on each side of the cross

rail down into place. To reduce wind

noise when the luggage carrier is not in

use, position the rear cross rail at the

rearmost position and the front cross rail

above the rearmost portion of the rear

door opening (above the “C”pillar).

Note: Never carry anything on the vehi-

cle roof that is longer or wider than the

luggage carrier itself. (Examples: ply-

wood, paneling, a mattress.) The load

could be violently torn off, causing you

or other drivers to have a collision. 

Note: Loading cargo that weighs more

than 220 pounds (100 kg) on the lug-

gage carrier may damage your vehicle.

Hood Release

To open your vehicle’s hood:

• Pull the handle located on the lower

driver’s side of the instrument panel.

• Go to the front of the vehicle and

release the hood latch.

• Lift the hood.

• Release the hood prop from its retain-

er and place it into the hood slot.

See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.