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PARK ASSIST ON/OFF (if equipped).Displayed when the
transmission is in R (Reverse) and the Backup Aid is disabled. Refer to
Backup Aidin this section to enable.
CHECK PARK ASSIST (if equipped).Displayed when the
transmission is in R (Reverse) and the Backup Aid is disabled. Refer to
Backup Aidin this section to enable.
ADVTRAC ON (if equipped).Displayed when the AdvanceTrac
with
RSC is ON.
ADVTRAC OFF (if equipped).Displayed when the AdvanceTrac

with RSC is OFF.
DOOR AJAR.Displayed when a door is not completely closed.
LIFTGATE OR LIFTGLASS AJAR.Displayed when the liftgate or
liftgate glass is not completely closed.
CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE.Displayed when the engine
coolant is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn
off the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and coolant level. Refer
toEngine coolantin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter. If
the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer as
soon as safely possible.
REDUCED ENGINE POWER.Displayed when the engine is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the
engine. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your
dealer as soon as safely possible.
CHECK ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL.Displayed when the
engine has defaulted to a “limp-home” operation. If the warning stays on
or continues to come on, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
STOP ENGINE SAFELY.Displayed when the engine is overheating.
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer as soon as
safely possible.
LOW TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped).Displayed when one or more
tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer toInspecting and
Inflating Your Tiresin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT (if equipped).Displayed when
the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on, have the system inspected by your
servicing dealership
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TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT (if equipped).Displayed when a
tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For
more information on how the system operates under these conditions,
refer toUnderstanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring Systemin the
Tires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on, have the system inspected by your servicing
dealership
LOW FUEL LEVEL.Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel
condition.
CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM.Displayed when the electrical system is
not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical accessories
when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of the
electrical loads as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or comes on
when the engine is operating at normal speeds, have the electrical
system checked as soon as possible.
PARK BRAKE ENGAGED.Displayed when the park brake is engaged.
If the warning stays on after the park brake is off, contact your dealer as
soon as possible.
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL.Indicates the brake fluid level is low and
the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer toChecking
and adding brake fluidin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter.
LOW OIL PRESSURE.Displayed when the engine oil pressure is low. If
this warning message is displayed, check the level of the engine oil.
Refer toEngine oilin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter for
information about adding engine oil. If the oil level is OK and this
warning persists, shut down the engine immediately and contact your
dealership for service.
LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL.Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is
less than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to
Windshield washer fluidin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter.
CHECK ADVTRAC (if equipped).Displayed when the AdvanceTrac

with RSC system is not operating properly. If this message is displayed
on the message center the AdvanceTrac
with RSC system may be
partially operable. If this warning stays on while the engine is running,
contact your dealer for service as soon as possible. For further
information, refer toAdvanceTrac
with RSC stability enhancement
systemin theDrivingchapter.
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ADVTRAC OFF T/C ON with RSC (if equipped).Displayed on 4x4
vehicles only when 4x4 Low Range is selected. In this mode, the stability
enhancement portion of the AdvanceTrac
with RSC is disabled, but the
traction enhancement feature remains enabled. For further information,
refer toAdvanceTrac
with RSC stability enhancement systemin the
Drivingchapter.
TEMPORARY 4X4 HIGH.Displayed when the 4X4 system
automatically locks to prevent damage from overheating.
CHECK SUSPENSION (if equipped).Displayed when the air
suspension system is not operating properly. If this message is displayed
while driving, pull off the road as soon as safely possible. For more
information, refer toAir suspensionin theDrivingchapter.
AIR SUSPENSION OFF (if equipped).Displayed when the air
suspension switch is in the OFF position. For more information, refer to
Air suspensionin theDrivingchapter.
CHECK FUEL CAP.Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not properly
installed. Check the fuel filler cap for proper installation. Refer toFuel
filler capin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
CHECK COMPASS MODULE.Displayed when the compass is not
operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your dealer as soon as possible.
COMPASS NO RESPONSE.Displayed when the compass is not
operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your dealer as soon as possible.
DATA ERR.These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle
network communication between electronic modules.
•Fuel computer
•Charging system
•Door sensor
•Compass
•Outside temperature
•Engine sensor
Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a
regular basis.
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The AdvanceTrac
with RSC button
allows the driver to control the
availability of the AdvanceTrac

with RSC system. The RSC system
status is indicated by a warning
indicator light with a “sliding car” icon in the instrument cluster that will
flash when the system is activated and an indicator light in the control
button that will illuminate when the system is turned off. In vehicles with
a message center, the message “ADVANCETRAC OFF” will be displayed.
If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTrac
with RSC system, the
warning indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay on. If the
warning indicator light in the instrument cluster remains on while the
engine is running, have the system serviced immediately.
Pressing the button once will disable the AdvanceTrac
with RSC
stability enhancement system and the engine power reduction portion of
the traction enhancement feature; the brake portion of the traction
enhancement feature will still function normally. Pressing and holding
the button for more than five seconds will disable the AdvanceTrac

with RSC stability enhancementandtraction enhancement feature. If the
vehicle is stuck in snow or mud or when driving in deep sand, switching
off the AdvanceTrac
with RSC system may be beneficial so the wheels
are allowed to spin. If your vehicle seems to lose engine power while
driving in deep sand or very deep snow, switching off the AdvanceTrac

with RSC stability enhancement system will restore full engine power
and will enhance momentum through the obstacle.
Some drivers may notice a slight movement of the brake pedal when the
AdvanceTrac
with RSC performs a system self-check. During
AdvanceTrac
with RSC system operation you may experience the
following:
•A rumble or grinding noise
•A slight deceleration of the vehicle
•The AdvanceTrac
with RSC indicator light will flash
•If your foot is on the brake pedal, you will feel a vibration in the
pedal.
•If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the
brake pedal will move to apply higher brake forces. You may also hear
a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during this severe
condition.
All these conditions are normal during AdvanceTrac
with RSC
operation.
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Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles arenotdesigned for
cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than
low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in these
vehicles.
Note:The Control Trac selector knob should not be changed while the
rear wheels are slipping.
Using the Control Trac system
Vehicles equipped with a message center will provide an audible tone
and a temporary display of the Control Trac Four-Wheel Drive System
mode after a mode change has been successfully completed.
Shifting from 2H to A4WD or 4H
Move the control to the A4WD or
4H position at any forward speed up
to 55 mph (88 km/h). The “4X4”
light in the instrument cluster will
illuminate if 4H is selected.
Shifting from A4WD to 4H
Move the control from A4WD to 4H
at a stop or while driving at any
speed.
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Shifting from 2H, A4WD or 4H to 4L
1. Bring the vehicle to a stop and
keep the brake pedal depressed.
2. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral).
3. Move the control to the 4L
position.
If any of the above shift conditions are not met, the message center will
display the appropriate information.
Note:Some noise may be heard as the system shifts or engages.
Shifting from 4L to 4H, A4WD or 2H
1. Bring the vehicle to a stop and
keep the brake pedal depressed.
2. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral).
3. Move the control to the 4H,
A4WD or 2H position.
If any of the above shift conditions
are not met, the message center will
display the appropriate information.
Note:Some noise may be heard as
the system shifts or engages.
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
Four–wheel drive vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand,
snow, mud and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are
somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road.
The AdvanceTrac
with RSC stability enhancement system can be
turned off manually by pressing the AdvanceTrac
with RSC button
(refer toAdvanceTrac
with Roll Stability Control (RSC) Stability
Enhancement Systemin this chapter) while operating in 2H, A4WD or
4H while driving in deep sand, very deep snow or more strenuous
off-road maneuvers. This will disable the engine management feature,
allowing the vehicle to maintain full power and enhanced momentum
through the obstacle.
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When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow
sparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while
refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions.
Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes.
The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static
electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an
ungrounded fuel container.
Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling an
ungrounded fuel container:
•Place approved fuel container on the ground.
•DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including the
cargo area).
•Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while
filling.
•DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill
position.
Fuel Filler Cap
Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/4 turn turn on/off
feature.
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/4 turn of a turn until it
stops.
3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe.
4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the
filler pipe.
5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/4 turn of a turn until at least one click
is heard.
If ”Check fuel cap” displays in the message center or the ”Service Engine
Soon” indicator (vehicle without message center) comes on and stays on
after you start the engine, the fuel filler cap may not be properly
installed. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap
properly and reinstall it.
If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler
cap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer warranty may
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T
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................282
Maintenance and
Specifications ..........................236
Roadside Emergencies ...........220
Warning Displays ..............14, 140
Tires ...........................214–215, 220
alignment ................................234
care ..........................................233
changing ..................220–221, 223
checking the pressure ............217
inspecting and inflating .........216
label .........................................232
replacing ..................................219
rotating ....................................235
safety practices .......................234
sidewall information ...............228
snow tires and chains ............241
spare tire .................................220
terminology .............................215
tire grades ...............................215
treadwear ........................214, 233
Towing .......................................248
recreational towing .................254
trailer towing ..........................248
wrecker ....................................304
Transmission .............................268
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....268fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................346
fluid, refill capacities ..............351
lubricant specifications ..353, 356
Trunk .........................................150
Turn signal ................................105
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................356
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................358
Vehicle loading ..........................241
Ventilating your vehicle ...........259
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................324
Water, Driving through .............285
Windows
power .......................................120
rear wiper/washer ...................115
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................114
checking and adding fluid .....324
liftgate reservoir .....................324
replacing wiper blades ...........115
Wrecker towing .........................304
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