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Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights & Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may includea4and7pin
wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness
and connector.
NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the following illustrations.
4 - Pin Connector
262 STARTING AND OPERATING
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
The flasher switch is located on the instrument
panel, below the radio. Depress the switch and
both cluster indicators and all front and rear
directional signals will flash. Depress the
switch again to turn Hazard Warning Flashers off.
Do not use this emergency warning system when the
vehicle is in motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled
and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists.
If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the
flasher system will continue to operate with the ignition
key removed and the vehicle locked.
NOTE:With extended use, the flasher may wear down
your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
•On the highways — Slow down.
•In city traffic — While stopped, put transaxle in
neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed.
If the pointer rises to theH(red) mark, the instrument
cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle
with the engine at idle, when safe. Turn off the air
conditioning and wait until the pointer drops back into
the normal range. If the pointer remains on the H (red)
mark for more than a minute, turn the engine off imme-
diately and call for service.
NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner
is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
Hazard Warning Flasher
266 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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▫Cooling System.......................294
▫Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......298
▫Fuel System Connections................298
▫Brake System........................298
▫Automatic Transaxle (Cvt)...............301
▫Manual Transaxle.....................302
▫Rear Drive Assembly (Rda )–
AWD/4WD Models Only...............302
▫Power Transfer Unit (Ptu) –
AWD/4WD Models Only...............303
▫Appearance Care And Protection
From Corrosion......................303
Fuses/Integrated Power Module (IPM)......307
Vehicle Storage........................310
Replacement Bulbs.....................310
Bulb Replacement......................311
▫Headlights/Front Parking/
Front Turn Signal.....................311
▫Fog Lights..........................311
▫Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals And
Backup Lights — Replacement............312
▫License Lights........................314
▫Center High-Mounted Stoplight...........315
Fluids And Capacities...................316
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts.......317
▫Engine.............................317
▫Chassis............................318
278 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights
— Replacement
1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail light housing.
Removing Push-Pins
Push-Pins Removed
312 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)......... 108
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 268
Jack Operation......................268,269
Jacking Instructions..................... 269
Jump Starting......................... 272
Key, Programming....................... 12
Key, Replacement....................... 12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 11
Key-In Reminder........................ 10
Keyless Entry System (Sedan).............. 19
Keys.................................. 9
Lane Change and Turn Signals..........149,312
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 29
Latches
Hood.............................. 101
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 248
LifeofTires ........................... 239
Liftgate (Sedan)......................... 26
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............ 132LightBulbs ........................... 310
Lights ............................. 63,102
Airbag ......................... 52,62,145
Back-Up............................ 312
BrakeWarning ....................... 150
Bulb Replacement..................... 311
Cargo .............................. 128
Center Mounted Stop.................. 315
Daytime Running..................... 106
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............. 103
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) Indicator.................... 119,121
Engine Temperature Warning............ 146
Fog ..........................104,149,311
Headlight Switch..................... 103
Headlights.......................... 103
High Beam Indicator................... 150
Instrument Cluster.................... 103
License............................. 314
Lights On Reminder................... 104
Low Fuel........................... 145
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 148
Map Reading........................ 102
352 INDEX
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 62
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 62
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 341
Safety Information, Tire.................. 225
SafetyTips ............................. 61
Satellite Radio......................192,193
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 195
Schedule, Maintenance................... 320
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 307
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 37
Seat Belts
Adjustable Shoulder Belt................ 33
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 33
And Pregnant Women.................. 39
Child Restraint........................ 54
Front Seat............................ 29
Pretensioners......................... 37
Rear Seat............................ 29
Reminder........................... 145
Seat Belts (Sedan)....................... 28
Seats................................. 94
Adjustment.......................... 94
Cleaning............................ 305Head Restraints....................... 96
Heated.............................. 97
Lumbar Support....................... 95
Rear Folding......................... 99
Rear Folding (Sedan)................... 99
Seatback Release....................... 96
Tilting.............................. 96
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 24
SelectionofOil ........................ 285
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................ 11,25
Sentry Key Programming.................. 12
Service and Maintenance................. 320
Service Assistance...................... 338
ServiceContract ........................ 340
Service Manuals........................ 341
Setting the Clock...........162,164,170,181,192
Settings, Personal....................... 155
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle............ 216
Shoulder Belts.......................... 29
Side Airbag............................ 47
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)......... 204
Signals, Turn.......................... 312
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 224
356 INDEX
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Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 22
Transporting Pets........................ 60
TreadWearIndicators ................... 238
Trip Odometer......................... 147
Trip Odometer Reset Button............... 148
Turn Signals.....................105,149,312
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)............ 72
Understanding Your Instrument Panel....... 141
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 342
Universal Transmitter.................... 112
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 248
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 298
VanityMirrors .......................... 71
Variance, Compass...................... 158
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 6
Vehicle Loading.....................230,254
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 6
Vehicle Storage......................... 310
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)......... 24Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............ 144
WarningsandCautions .................... 6
WarrantyInformation .................... 340
Washer, Adding Fluid.................108,133
Washers, Windshield.................... 106
Washing Vehicle........................ 304
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 240
Wheel and Wheel Trim................... 305
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care............... 305
WindBuffeting ........................ 124
Window Fogging....................... 204
Windows.............................. 27
Power.............................. 27
Windshield Washers..................... 106
Windshield Wipers...................106,292
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 292
Wipers,Intermittent ..................... 108
YES EssentialsFabric Cleaning Procedure.... 305
INDEX 359
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