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•After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
Emergencyand the UConnect™ system will instruct
the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num-
ber. This feature is only supported in the USA.
NOTE:The emergency number dialed is based on the
Country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for USA and
Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not
be applicable with the available cellular service and area.
The UConnect™ system does slightly lower your chances
of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell
phone directly.
Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UCon-
nect™ system to allow use of this vehicle feature in
emergency situations when the cell phone has network
coverage and stays paired to the UConnect™ system.Towing Assistance
If you need towing assistance,
•Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.
•After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
Towing Assistance.
NOTE:The Towing Assistance number dialed is based
on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-
528-2069 for USA, 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454
for Mexico city and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico
city in Mexico).
Please refer to the 24-Hour “Towing Assistance” cover-
age details in the Warranty information booklet and on
the 24–Hour Towing Assistance Card.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flasher..................346
Jacking And Tire Changing................347
▫Jack Location........................347
Jacking Instructions.....................348
▫Removing The Spare Tire................348
▫Tire Changing Procedure................349Jump Starting Procedures.................354
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped........356
Towing A Disabled Vehicle................357
▫Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles...............358
▫Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles...............358
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WARNING!
Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck
vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury or
death.
WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow
hooks. Tow straps and chains may break, causing
serious injury.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a
vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for
tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could
damage your vehicle.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use of safety chains is recom-
mended.Attach towing device to main structural mem-
bers of the vehicle — not to bumpers or associated
brackets. State and local laws applying to vehicles
under tow must be observed.
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Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 288
Jacking............................. 349
Tow Hooks.......................... 356
Towing............................. 357
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 418
Emission Related Components.............. 386
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 373
Block Heater......................... 257
Break-In Recommendations................ 71
Compartment......................362,363
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 415
Exhaust Gas Caution................38,72,315
Fails to Start.......................... 256
Flooded, Starting...................... 256
Fuel Requirements..................... 414
Jump Starting......................... 354
Oil ...........................368,414,415Oil Filler Cap...................362,363,370
Oil Selection.......................... 414
Oil Synthetic......................... 371
Starting............................. 255
Temperature Gauge..................... 187
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 19
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 343
Event Data Recorder...................... 60
Exhaust Gas Caution..............38,72,315,380
Exhaust System.......................72,380
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 50
Exterior Lighting........................ 134
Fabric Care............................ 395
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 373
Engine Fuel.......................... 373
Engine Oil........................371,415
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 371
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Changing............................ 348
Compact Spare........................ 301
General Information.................... 297
High Speed.......................... 299
Inflation Pressures..................... 298
Jacking............................. 349
Life of Tires.......................... 304
Load Capacity.....................293,294
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 307
Pressure Warning Light.................. 195
Radial.............................. 300
Replacement......................... 304
Rotation............................. 306
Safety...........................288,297
Sizes............................... 290
Snow Tires........................... 306
Spare Tire........................... 348
Spinning............................ 302
Tread Wear Indicators................... 303Wheel Mounting....................... 349
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 352
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 330
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 262
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 356
Towing............................... 325
Disabled Vehicle....................... 357
Guide.............................. 330
Recreational.......................... 339
Weight.............................. 330
Traction.............................. 272
Traction Control......................192,281
Trailer Towing.......................... 325
Cooling System Tips.................... 337
Hitches............................. 329
Minimum Requirements................. 331
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 330
Wiring.............................. 335
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 330
INDEX 465
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