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This vehicle may also be equipped with left and right
side curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengers
sitting next to a window. If the vehicle is equipped with
side curtain airbags, they are located above the side
windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG.
NOTE:Airbag covers may not be obvious in the
interior trim, but they will open to allow airbag deploy-
ment.
WARNING!
•Do not put anything on or around the front airbag
covers or attempt to manually open them. You may
damage the airbags and you could be injured be-
cause the airbags are no longer functional. These
protective covers for the airbag cushions are de-
signed to open only when the airbags are inflating.
•If your vehicle is equipped with left and right side
curtain airbags, do not stack luggage or other cargo
up high enough to block the location of the side
curtain airbag. The area where the side curtain airbag
is located should remain free from any obstructions.
•If your vehicle is equipped with left and right side
curtain airbags, do not have any accessory items
installed which will alter the roof, including adding
a sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that
require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for
installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the
roof of the vehicle for any reason.
•Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in
any way.
•Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster
such as alarm lights, stereos, citizens band radios etc.
Window Airbag
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GARAGE DOOR OPENER—IF EQUIPPED
The HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver replaces up to
three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper-
ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized
gates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at the
push of a button. The Universal Transceiver operates off
your vehicle’s battery and charging system; no batteries
are needed.
NOTE:The HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver is dis-
abled when the Vehicle Theft Alarm is active.
For additional information on HomeLink, call 1–800–
355–3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com.
WARNING!
Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger-
ous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust while
training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause seri-
ous injury or death.
WARNING!
Your motorized door or gate will open and close
while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do
not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the
path of the door or gate. A moving door or gate can
cause serious injury or death to people and pets or
damage to objects.
WARNING!
A moving garage door can cause injury to people and
pets in the path of the door. People or pets could be
seriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiver
with a garage door opener that has a“stop and
reverse”feature as required by federal safety stan-
dards. This includes most garage door opener mod-
els manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage
door opener without these safety features it could
cause injury or death. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515
or, on the Internet at www.homelink.com for safety
information or assistance.
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15. Trip Odometer Button
Trip Odometer Button—Standard Cluster
The wordTRIPwill appear when this button is pressed.
Push in and hold the button for two seconds when the
trip odometer is displayed to reset it to 0 miles or
kilometers. A second press of the button will display the
outside temperature in the odometer.
Trip Odometer Button—Premium Cluster
Press this button to change the display from odometer to
either of the two trip odometer settings. The letter“A”or
“B”will appear when in the trip odometer mode. Push in
and hold the button for two seconds to reset the trip
odometer to 0 miles or kilometers. The odometer must be
in trip mode to reset.
16. High Beam Light
This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Push the Multi-Function lever away from
the steering wheel to switch the headlights to high
beam.17. Transmission Range Indicator
This display indicator shows the automatic transmission
gear selection.
18. Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this
light will turn on for 5 to 8 seconds as a bulb
check. During the bulb check, if the driver’sor
front passenger’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will
sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the
driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt remains unbuck-
led, the Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on
continuously. (See page 37 for more information.)
19. Vehicle Theft Alarm (VTA) Indicator Light—If
Equipped
The VTA indicator Light flashes rapidly when the VTA is
arming, and slowly when the VTA is armed. (See page 25
for more information.)
20. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 225
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 314
Adding Fuel.......................... 257
Adding Washer Fluid..............109,110,310
Additives, Fuel........................ 255
Adjustable Pedals....................... 98
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 307
Air Conditioning....................... 192
Air Conditioning Filter................202,308
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 203
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 308
Air Conditioning System................. 192
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 244
Airbag................................ 39
Airbag Deployment....................43,49
Airbag Light....................44,51,61,144
Airbag Maintenance...................... 50
Airbag, Side........................... 47
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........40,47
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............. 25
Alignment and Balance.................. 250
All Wheel Drive (AWD)...............229,321
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 185
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............313,344
Disposal............................ 315
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 225
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 144
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 25
Appearance Care....................... 321
Auto Down Power Windows............... 27
Auto Up Power Windows................. 28
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 67
Automatic Door Locks..................17,18
Automatic Headlights................... 103
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)....... 196
Automatic Transmission............210,215,320
Adding Fluid.....................320,347
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 320
Fluid Change........................ 320
Fluid Level Check..................... 320
Fluid Type.......................... 347
Gear Ranges......................... 211
Torque Converter..................... 214
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . . 214
Autostick..........................217,222
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Synthetic........................... 302
Viscosity.........................301,344
Onboard Diagnostic System............295,296
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ......... 123
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).......... 4
Overhead Console...................... 122
Overheating, Engine..................146,274
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......4,369
Panic Alarm........................... 22
Park Assist System, Rear................. 114
Parking Brake......................... 223
Parking On Hill........................ 224
Passing Light.......................... 106
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 98
Personal Settings....................... 158
Pets.................................. 59
Phone, Cellular......................... 70
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ............ 70
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 239
Power
Brakes............................. 225
Distribution Center.................... 326Door Locks.......................... 16
Mirrors............................. 69
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........ 131
Seats............................... 90
Steering............................ 228
Steering, Checking.................... 309
Sunroof............................ 128
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column......... 112
Windows............................ 26
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 38
Preparation for Jacking................... 276
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 36
Programmable Electronic Features....124,127,158
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)...............124,127
Radial Ply Tires........................ 246
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 314
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 163
Radio Operation..................164,171,192
Radio Remote Controls.................. 189
Radio, Satellite......................... 183
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Rear Folding......................... 94
Reclining............................ 91
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 25
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........313,346
Self-Sealing Tires....................... 229
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................. 12
Service Assistance...................... 366
Service Contract........................ 368
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................. 149
Service Manuals........................ 369
Setting the Clock..............162,166,172,188
Settings, Personal....................... 158
Shift Speeds........................... 210
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 36
Side Airbag............................ 47
Signals, Turn.......................... 143
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 284
SmartBeams........................... 104
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 251
Snow Tires............................ 252
Spare Tire.......................246,247,277
Spark Plugs........................... 303Speed Control (Cruise Control)............. 119
Speedometer.......................... 143
Starting.............................. 208
Engine Fails to Start................... 209
Starting and Operating................... 208
Steering
Linkage............................ 309
Power...........................228,309
Tilt Column....................... 111,112
Wheel, Tilt....................... 111,112
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 189
Storage...........................135,332
Storage, Vehicle.....................202,332
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 332
Sun Roof............................. 128
Sunglasses Storage...................... 122
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 39
System, Navigation..................... 188
Tachometer........................... 143
Telescoping Steering Column........... 111,112
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)....... 196
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Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......146,275
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 25
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 25
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................. 135
Tilt Steering Column.................. 111,112
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 239
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 238
Tire Markings......................... 234
Tire Safety Information................... 234
Tires ...........................61,243,371
Aging (Life of Tires)................... 249
Air Pressure......................... 243
Alignment.......................... 250
Chains............................. 251
Changing........................275,278
Compact Spare....................... 246
Flat Changing........................ 275
General Information................... 243
High Speed......................... 245
Inflation Pressures.................... 244
Jacking..........................276,278
Life of Tires......................... 249
Load Capacity....................239,240Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 230
Quality Grading...................... 371
Radial............................. 246
Replacement......................... 249
Rotation............................ 252
Safety...........................234,243
Self-Sealing.......................... 229
Sizes............................... 236
Snow Tires.......................... 252
Spare Tire........................... 277
Spinning............................ 247
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 248
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 266
Torque Converter Clutch................. 214
Towing.............................. 262
Behind a Motor Home................. 272
Disabled Vehicle...................... 286
Guide.............................. 264
Recreational......................... 272
Weight............................. 264
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home....... 272
Traction Control........................ 113
Traction Control Switch.................. 113
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Trailer Towing......................... 262
Cooling System Tips................... 272
Hitches............................. 264
Minimum Requirements................ 267
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 266
Wiring............................. 269
Trailer Towing Guide.................... 264
Trailer Weight......................... 264
Transmission.......................... 320
Automatic.....................210,215,320
Fluid.............................. 347
Shifting............................ 210
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink) .......................... 123
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)...... 20
Transporting Pets........................ 59
Tread Wear Indicators................... 248
Trip Odometer Reset Button............... 147
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 31
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 29
Turn Signals........................105,143Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 371
Universal Transmitter.................... 123
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 253
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 70
Variance, Compass...................... 155
Vehicle Certification Label................ 260
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 6
Vehicle Loading..................240,260,261
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................202,332
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)......... 25
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System)................. 186
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 274
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 368
Washer, Adding Fluid..............109,110,310
Washers, Headlight..................... 110
Washers, Windshield.................... 107
Washing Vehicle........................ 322
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 250
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