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You will need a well-charged battery to restart the
vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with
the headlamps. Let the heater run for a while.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window
almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start
the engine again and repeat this only when you
feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as
little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as
you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of
the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or so until help comes.
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice, or Snow
In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you
need to spin the wheels, but you do not want
to spin the wheels too fast. The method known
as rocking can help you get out when you
are stuck, but you must use caution.
{CAUTION:
If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at high
speed, they can explode, and you or others
could be injured. And, the transmission or
other parts of the vehicle can overheat.
That could cause an engine compartment
re or other damage. When you are stuck,
spin the wheels as little as possible. Do not
spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as
shown on the speedometer.
Notice:Spinning the wheels can destroy parts
of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you
spin the wheels too fast while shifting
the transmission back and forth, you can
destroy the transmission.
For information about using tire chains on your
vehicle, seeTire Chains on page 456.
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Buying New Tires...................................... 450
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 452
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 453
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 454
Wheel Replacement.................................. 454
Tire Chains............................................... 456
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 457
Changing a Flat Tire................................. 458
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.......... 459
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire....................................... 463
Secondary Latch System........................... 468
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...... 472
Compact Spare Tire.................................. 477
Appearance Care........................................ 478
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 478
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 480
Leather...................................................... 481
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 481
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 482
Weatherstrips............................................ 482
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 482
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 483Finish Care............................................... 483
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades......................................... 484
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim................................................ 484
Tires......................................................... 485
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 486
Finish Damage.......................................... 486
Underbody Maintenance............................ 486
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 486
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 487
Vehicle Identication.................................. 488
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)........... 488
Service Parts Identication Label............... 488
Electrical System........................................ 489
High Voltage Devices and Wiring.............. 489
Add-On Electrical Equipment..................... 489
Windshield Wiper Fuses............................ 490
Power Windows and Other
Power Options....................................... 490
Fuses and Circuit Breakers....................... 490
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..................... 490
Underhood Fuse Block.............................. 493
Capacities and Specications.................... 497
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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CAUTION: (Continued)
If you keep driving when the vehicles
engine is overheated, the liquids in it can
catch re. You or others could be badly
burned. Stop your engine if it overheats,
and get out of the vehicle until the engine
is cool.
SeeOverheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode on page 412for
information on driving to a safe place in
an emergency.
Notice:If your engine catches re because you
keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can
be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. SeeOverheated
Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 412
for information on driving to a safe place in an
emergency.
If No Steam Is Coming From Your
Engine
If you get an engine overheat warning but see or
hear no steam, the problem may not be too
serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little
too hot when you:
Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Stop after high-speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
Tow a trailer.
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of
steam, try this for a minute or so:
1. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off.
2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest
fan speed and open the windows as
necessary.
3. If you are in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N);
otherwise, shift to the highest gear while
driving — DRIVE (D) or LOW (L).
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(B) Tire Width:The three-digit number indicates
the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall
to sidewall.
(C) Aspect Ratio:A two-digit number that
indicates the tire height-to-width measurements.
For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60,
as shown in item C of the illustration, it would
mean that the tire’s sidewall is 60 percent as high
as it is wide.
(D) Construction Code:A letter code is used to
indicate the type of ply construction in the tire.
The letter R means radial ply construction;
the letter D means diagonal or bias ply
construction; and the letter B means belted-bias
ply construction.
(E) Rim Diameter:Diameter of the wheel in
inches.
(F) Service Description:These characters
represent the load range and speed rating of the
tire. The load index represents the load carry
capacity a tire is certied to carry. The load index
can range from 1 to 279. The speed rating is
the maximum speed a tire is certied to carry a
load. Speed ratings range from A to Z.Tire Terminology and Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire
pressing outward on each square inch of the
tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds
per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the combined
weight of optional accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are, automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, and air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a tire’s height
to its width.
Belt:A rubber coated layer of cords that is
located between the plies and the tread. Cords
may be made from steel or other reinforcing
materials.
Bead:The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire:A pneumatic tire in which the plies
are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees
to the centerline of the tread.
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Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its
best if it is cleaned often. Although not always
visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on your
upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather,
and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is
recommended to remove particles from your
upholstery. It is important to keep your upholstery
from becoming and remaining heavily soiled.
Soils should be removed as quickly as possible.
Your vehicle’s interior may experience extremes of
heat that could cause stains to set rapidly.
Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent
cleaning. Use care because newspapers and
garments that transfer color to your home
furnishings may also transfer color to your
vehicle’s interior.When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use
cleaners specically designed for the surfaces
being cleaned. Permanent damage may result
from using cleaners on surfaces for which
they were not intended. Use glass cleaner only on
glass. Remove any accidental over-spray from
other surfaces immediately. To prevent over-spray,
apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth.
Notice:If you use abrasive cleaners when
cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle, you
could scratch the glass and/or cause damage
to the rear window defogger. When cleaning
the glass on your vehicle, use only a soft cloth
and glass cleaner.
Many cleaners contain solvents that may become
concentrated in your vehicle’s breathing space.
Before using cleaners, read and adhere to
all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning
your vehicle’s interior, maintain adequate
ventilation by opening your vehicle’s doors and
windows.
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Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a
circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats
due to heavy snow or ice, the wiper will stop
until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by
some electrical problem, have it xed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the
power windows and other power accessories.
When the current load is too heavy, the circuit
breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit
until the problem is xed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected
from short circuits by a combination of fuses,
circuit breakers and fusible thermal links.
This greatly reduces the chance of res caused by
electrical problems.Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new
one of the identical size and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and do not
have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has
the same amperage. Just pick some feature
of your vehicle that you can get along without, like
the radio or cigarette lighter, and use its fuse if
it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as
you can.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is located under
the instrument panel on the passenger side of
the vehicle. Pull down on the cover to access the
fuse block.
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Fuses Usage
FRT/WSW Front Windshield Wiper
SPARE Spare
HTD/SEAT Front Heated Seats
STR/WHL/
ILLUMSteering Wheel Illumination
MSM Memory Seat Module
PWR/MIRRORS Power Mirrors
DR/LCK Door Locks
AIRBAG Airbag System
LT/TRN/SIG Driver’s Side Turn Signal
REAR WIPER Rear Window Wiper
PWR MODPassKey Module, Body Control
Module
BCK/UP/STOP Back-up Lamps, Stoplamps
HVAC Climate Control System
DISPLAY Display
RT/TRN/SIG Passenger’s Side Turn Signal
Fuse Side
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Relays Usage
LT/PWR/SEAT Driver’s Side Power Seat Relay
RT/PWR/SEAT Passenger’s Side Power Seat Relay
PWR/WNDW Power Windows Relay
PWR/COLUMN Power Steering Column Relay
L/GATE Liftgate Relay
LCK Power Lock Relay
REAR/WSW Rear Window Washer Relay
UNLCK Power Unlock Relay
DRL2 Daytime Running Lamps 2 Relay
LT/UNLCK Driver’s Side Unlock Relay
DRL Daytime Running Lamps Relay
SPARE Spare
FRT/WSW Front Windshield Washer RelayUnderhood Fuse Block
The underhood fuse block is located in the engine
compartment, on the passenger’s side of the
vehicle.
Lift the cover for access
to the fuse/relay block.
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