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WARNING!
²Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more
severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work
with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In
some collisions, the airbags won't deploy at all.
Always wear your seat belts even though you have
airbags.
²Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument
panel during airbag deployment could cause seri-
ous injury. Airbags need room to inflate. Sit back,
comfortably extending your arms to reach the
steering wheel or instrument panel.
²If the vehicle has side curtain airbags, they also
need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door
or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.
Air Bag System Components
The airbag system consists of the following:
²Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
²Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (if equipped)
²Airbag Warning Light
²Driver Airbag
²Front Passenger Airbag
²Supplemental Side Curtain Airbags above Side Win-
dows (if equipped)
²Steering Wheel and Column
²Instrument Panel
²Interconnecting Wiring
²Seatbelt Reminder Light
²Knee Impact Bolsters
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WARNING!
Deployed airbags can't protect you in another colli-
sion. Have the airbags replaced by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact that causes airbag deployment,
with the vehicle stopped, and the vehicle communication
network intact, and the power intact, the Enhanced Acci-
dent Response System performs the following functions:
²Cuts off fuel to the engine.
²Flashes hazard lights.
²Turns on the interior lamps which remain on as long as
the battery has power or until the ignition key is
removed.
²Unlocks the doors automatically
Maintaining Your Airbag System
WARNING!
²Modifications to any part of the airbag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured because the airbags are not there to
protect you. Do not modify the components or
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the
upper passenger side of the instrument panel. Do
not modify the front bumper, vehicle body struc-
ture, or frame.
²You need proper knee impact protection in a
collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket
equipment on or behind the knee impact bolster.
²It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the
airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has airbags.
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WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's hy-
draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys-
tem and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes
when you need them and could have an accident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis-
tance. When towing you should allow for additional
space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front
of you. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
Towing Requirements Ð 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.
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Hitches............................. 312
Minimum Requirements................. 315
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 314
Wiring.............................. 319
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 313
Trailer Weight.......................... 313
Transaxle............................. 240
Automatic....................12,237,240,368
Manual........................13,238,244
Operation........................... 240
Overdrive........................... 243
Selection of Lubricant................... 368
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 174
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote
Keyless Entry)........................... 29
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 130
Transmitter Programming (Remote
Keyless Entry)........................... 27Transporting Pets........................ 68
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 291
Trip Odometer.......................... 176
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 174
Turn Signals......................121,170,384
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 82
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 167
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 417
Universal Transmitter..................... 130
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 303
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 365
Vanity Mirrors........................... 82
Variance, Compass....................... 186
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 7
Vehicle Loading......................282,309
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 8
Vehicle Storage......................... 380
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