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Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effective
than braking. For example, you come over a hill and nd
a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls
out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between
parked cars and stops right in front of you. You
can avoid these problems by braking — if you can stop
in time. But sometimes you cannot; there is not room.
That is the time for evasive action — steering around the
problem.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like
these. First apply your brakes.
SeeBraking on page 4-6. It is better to remove as much
speed as you can from a possible collision. Then
steer around the problem, to the left or right depending
on the space available.An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at
the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you
can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without
removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer
quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel
once you have avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving
at all times and wear safety belts properly.
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When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it
clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The
diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has
been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel
to evaporate into the atmosphere. SeeMalfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 3-43.
The CHECK GAS CAP message will be displayed in the
Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap is not
properly installed. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-56for more information.
{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do not
remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by notifying the
station attendant. Leave the area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get
the right type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get the wrong type, it may not t properly.
This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to
light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions
system. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 3-43.
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
Notice:Your engine has a specic radiator
ll procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could
cause your engine to overheat and be severely
damaged.
1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when
the cooling system, including the radiator pressure
cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until
it rst stops. Do not press down while turning the
pressure cap.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss
means there is still some pressure left.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push
down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 3.5L V6 Engine
3.9L V6 Engine
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To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Remove the headlamp retainer pin (A) by turning it
towards the headlamp assembly and pulling it
straight out.
3. Remove the screw (B) from the top of the headlamp
assembly.
4. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle.5. Disconnect the socket wiring harness connector
from the headlamp assembly.
6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove
from the assembly.
7. To replace a headlamp bulb, disconnect the bulb
socket wiring harness and connect to the new bulb
socket.
To replace a sidemarker bulb, pull the old bulb out
and push a new bulb in.
8. Reinstall the bulb socket by inserting into the bulb
assembly and turning it clockwise to secure.
9. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp
assembly.
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Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
To replace one of these bulbs (A), do the following:
1. Follow the Steps 1 through 4 to remove the
headlamp assembly. SeeHeadlamps and
Sidemarker Lamps on page 5-48for more
information.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove
from the assembly.
3. Pull the old bulb out from the bulb socket.
4. Replace with a new bulb.5. Reinstall the bulb socket by inserting into the bulb
assembly and turning it clockwise to secure.
6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp
assembly.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
To change a stoplamp/taillamp, turn signal or back-up
lamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 2-24for
more information.
2. Remove the
two screws from
the taillamp housing
on the inboard side.
3. Pull out the taillamp housing.
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4. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the
taillamp assembly.
A. Stoplamp/Taillamp
B. Turn Signal Lamp
C. Back-up Lamp Bulb
5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove.
6. Replace the bulb by pulling the old bulb out of
the socket and gently pushing in a new bulb.7. Replace the bulb socket by inserting and turning
clockwise to secure.
8. Reinstall the taillamp assembly by inserting the
outboard locating/retaining pins until the lamp is
seated.
9. Secure with the inboard screws.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up 3057KX
Front Turn Signal, DRL and
Parking3157NAK
High-Beam and Low-Beam
HeadlampsH11
Sidemarker 194
Stoplamp, Taillamp and Turn
Signal3057KX
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
retailer.
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To remove the compact spare tire, do the following:
A. Hoist Shaft
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Retainer
D. Compact
Spare TireE. Extension
(Chisel End)
F. Folding Wrench
1. Attach the folding wrench (F) to the extension (E)
and insert the chisel end on an angle through the
hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft (A).
2. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower
the compact spare tire (D) to the ground. Continue
to turn the wrench so the compact spare tire
can be pulled out from under the vehicle.3. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable to remove
the compact spare tire, so it can be pulled up
through the wheel opening.
If your vehicle is an AWD vehicle, after removing
the compact spare tire, turn the wrench clockwise to
raise the cable back up. On an AWD vehicle, you
can not store a full-size tire under the vehicle.
It should be stowed inside the vehicle by the cable
provided. See “Storing the Flat Tire on an
All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle” underStoring a Flat or
Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-83for more
information.
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Once the center cap and/or wheel cover are removed,
use the following steps to remove the at tire and install
the spare tire.
1. Loosen the wheel nuts
using the folding
wrench, but do not
remove them.
Turn the handle
counterclockwise
about 180 degrees,
then ip the handle
back to the starting
position. This avoids
taking the wrench
off the lug nut for
each turn.
Notice:If your vehicle has wheel locks and you
use an impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts, you
could damage the lock nut or wheel lock key. Do
not use an impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts
if your vehicle has wheel locks.
Notice:If you use a jack to raise the vehicle
without positioning it correctly, you could damage
your vehicle. When raising your vehicle on a
jack, avoid contact with the rear axle control arms.Notice:If you position the jack under the rocker
molding and attempt to raise the vehicle, you could
break the molding and/or cause other damage to your
vehicle. Always position the jack so that when the
jack head is raised, it will t rmly in the notch
located inboard from the rocker molding.
A. Front Location
B. Rear Location
2. Near each wheel, there is a notch (A and B) in the
vehicle’s frame, inboard of the rocker molding.
Position the jack and raise the jack head until it ts
rmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest the
at tire.
Do not raise the vehicle yet.
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